Beaver Meadow United Methodist Church
January 27, 2013
Supplemental
Records for Beaver Meadows Church
by Carol Brotzman
Beaver Meadows has a sketchy history of membership records covered here from 1875 to about 2005. The record books were almost always kept in various members home, rarely in the parsonage. The same story kept coming up when Glenn Bennett, Grace Bennett and I were searching for them, lost in a fire. Many have been lost over the years for various unknown to us reasons. The original membership book from 1850- 1875 has never been located. Ruth Culver was the last one known to have had it, and she did have a small fire in her home too. She told me herself that she had no idea where it was. I have compiled these listings from various sources and are subject to errors but I have done my best to strive for accuracy.
- Membership Records
- Baptisms
- Marriages
- Wedding Vows
- A little on our founder Chandler Bixby and the early history of the area.
- Closing with some local views past and present of Beaver Meadows
MEMBERSHIP RECORDS
Mrs. Mae Fassett compiled the following list of members from records found in the old membership book and with records from Fairdale, Pennsylvania, the parsonage for the Rush Charge and records found at the Wyoming Conference headquarters in Endicott, New. I have no idea if there were other church members recorded with these records as Mae Fassett typed off only Beaver Meadows. They are now copied as they were recorded. The names in the parenthesis are the maiden names of the young ladies.
1875
Bennett, D D (Davis Dimock) Blakeslee, Jane
Bradshaw, Lydia (Lydia Bennett) Brown, Elliot
Clapper, Harriet (Harriet Culver) Clapper, Melvina (Melvina Maxfield)
Cobb, Stella Devine, Mary
Dowrick, Nathaniel Fowler, Leonard
Hardy, Margaret (Margaret Clapper) Hughes, Maggie (Maggie Culver)
Lacey, Ettie Lewis, Elizabeth
Matison, Cynthia (Cynthia Hardy) Marbaker, Mary E
Marbaker, Susan (Susan Cottrell) Pickett, Lyman A
Pickett, Martha (Martha Dawson) Sharer, Rosa
Sturdevant, Judson Whitney, William
Woodruff, George W Woodruff, Thankful (Thankful Marbaker)
1876
Babcock, Lillie Bennett, Addie F
Bennett, Chester Bennett, Norval
Brewshie, Roxie (Roxie Brewster) Case, Mary
Clapper, Angie Clapper, Charles
Clapper, Fremont Clink, S W
Cobb, Charles O Cobb, Mrs. J (Josephine Culver)
Cobb, Lettie Fish, Wallace V
Green, Emma Lammaux, George
Latimen, Dudley (Dudley Lattimer) Marbaker, Lucy
Marbaker, Ive Marbaker, Luther
Palmer, Lydia Palmer, Susanna
Pickett, Emma J Pickett, Rosa (Rosa Rinker)
Strickland, Phebe Wage, Ruth A
Whitney, Elmore A
1886
Beaumont, George Beaumont, Mrs. George
Beeman, Frank Bennett, Annis (Annis McLaud)
Bennett, Lennie (Lennie Culver) Bennett, Wavie
Bennett, Minnie (Minnie Hogeboom) Bond, Rose (not Rosa Rinker)
Bond, Almond Bond, Marion
Bond, Martha R Brown, Perry
Culver, Jennie Cobb, Ethel
Cobb, Dutton Cobb, Virgie
Cobb, Ella (Ella McLaud) Cobb, Mazy (Mazie Owens)
Cobb, Raymond Clapper, Frank
Clapper, Ida Clapper, Julia
Clapper, J F (John Freeman) Clapper, Orphia
Carter, Della Gibbs, Burt
Gibbs, Guy Gibbs, Amanda
Hall, Alice Herman, Clara
Hogeboom, James Hogeboom, Mrs. James (Roxy Fowler)
Hogeboom, Blanche Hogeboom, Harry
Howe, Leslie Howe, Charles E
Howe, Jane Howe, Frankie
King, Bertha King, Charles
Mrs. Kline? Marbaker, Emma
Marbaker, Ester Marbaker, Mrs. Manes?
Maxfield, Burton Maxfield, Iva (Iva Nichols)
McLaud, Lucy McLaud, Ida
McLaud, Marion McLaud, Mertie
Pickett, Almond Pickett, Lettie (Lettie Holdren)
Pickett, Marcus Pickett, Martha (Martha Dawson)
Pickett, Mary Pickett, Susie (Susan Bond)
Potter, Andrew Sharer, Mrs.
Snell, Harriet (Harriet Ross) Stone, Anna
Stone, James Stone, Bessie
Stone, Jas. Sturdevant, Margaret
Sturdevant, Judson Sturdevant, Elizabeth (Elizabeth Deremer)
Sturdevant, Burton Sturdevant, Phebe
Tyrell, Minerva (Emma Cobb) West, Nettie
Whitney, William Whitney, Mrs. William (Hulda Lewis)
Woodruff, Clara Woodruff, Della
Wootton, George Wootton, George Jr.
Wootton, J A Wootton, Mrs. J A
Wootton, John Wootton, May
Wootton, Rosie Wootton, Thomas
1887
Culver, Rose
ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP LIST
Up to July 2005
There were definitely more members to the Beaver Meadows Methodist Church. However, the original membership book and secretary’s book have been misplaced. The following list has been compiled by Carol Brotzman from various membership maiden names. The families have made some corrections to dates as well.
MEMBERS DATE JOINED MINISTER PERTINENT FACTS DATES
Andrews, James, March 31, 1991, Rev William Nelson (Removed to LeRaysville, Pennsylvania before 1994)
Andrews, LeRay Yonkin, (Mrs. James Andrews) March 31, 1991, Rev William Nelson (Removed to LeRaysville, Pennsylvania before 1994)
Arthur, M A, November 24, 1889, Rev George M Sanders, Rush Church Record record gone
Arthur, J M, November 24, 1889, Rev George M Sanders, Rush Church Records record gone
Babcock, Dolph, Rush Church Records record on probation January 1, 1886, Rev Jacobs records full membership July 28, 1886, it states dropped for disposition of membership
Balcomb, Dean, February 2008, Pastor Lori Robinson
Balcomb, Sarah (Achenbach), (Mrs. Dean Balcomb), February 2008, Pastor Lori Robinson
Barthert? Rachel, the Rush Record book records came from Stevensville March 26, 1886. Rev G Jacobs records back to Stevensville.
Beaumont George, The Rush Church Records record probation February 24, 1896, Rev A W Philips, We don’t know if there was full membership attained, the records record removed from area.
Mrs. Beaumont George, The Rush Church Records record probation February 24, 1896, Rev A W Philips, We don’t know if there was full membership attained, the records record removed from area.
Beitel, Susan Kay McLaughlin, (Mrs. Nicholas McLaughlin, Mrs. Thomas Beitel)
April 15, 1975, Rev Raymond VanStone
Bennett, Chester, Rev Jacobs records probation August 4, 1886 to dropped from membership
Bennett, Dale Gordon, Bennett, Transferred from Alloway United Methodist Church, Alloway, New Jersey 1970, Rev James Valentine
Bennett, D D (Davis Dimock), the Rush Record book records see old record book March 22, 1886, it records he is away and doesn’t attend church.
Bennett, Donna Mabel Tewksbury, (Mrs. Dale G Bennett), Transferred from Alloway United Methodist Church Alloway, New Jersey, Rev James Valentine
Bennett, Dorothy Anne, There is no date recorded for Dorothy joining the Beaver Meadows Church however, the Preparatory Membership list records Dorothy as being transferred to the Wyalusing Methodist Church March 26, 1948. Deceased August 2, 1931 - March 21, 2000
Bennett, Emma, (Mrs. Harry Sturdevant) March 17, 1886, see old record book, Rev G C Jacobs, the Rush Record book records gone
Bennett, Edith, The Rush church records recoded by Rev VanWoerst records probationary membership July 20, 1886. Full membership never recognized says married
Bennett, Florence Elma James (Mrs. Charles Sherman Howland, Mrs. Charles A Place, Mrs. Very D Bennett) Transferred from the Silvara United Methodist Church in July 1937 or 1939, Rev Deloss Smith, transferred back to the Silvara United Methodist Church July 12, 1954, Rev William Reed, deceased February 9,1880 - February 12, 1959
Bennett, Glenn Ferris, October 30, 1921, Rev Wilson Treible May 6, 1905 - October 16, 2005
Bennett, Grace Estella Sharer, (Mrs. Marion Bennett) May 10, 1931, Rev Harry Savercool, Rev C H Monroe recorded Grace Sharer was enrolled in Preparatory Membership classes July 5, 1928. She was recommended for membership July 8, 1928, and received for membership July 22, 1928. In the same membership book Rev Harry M Savercool recorded she joined May 10, 1931. Her death was recorded by Rev William Nelson deceased May 3, 1906 - March 7, 1999
Bennett, Hazel Lynette, (Mrs. Ray Ervine), October 4, 1914, Rev D M Corkwell, Hazel transferred by letter April 3, 1928 to the West Auburn Methodist Church, transferal acknowledged March 30, 1945, Rev George L Sweet, deceased September 13, 1895 - December 10, 1951
Bennett, James George, December 16, 1951, Rev William Reid, transferred membership where? February 9, 1962 recorded by Rev Darreld Shoop
Bennett, Dr. John Very, December 16, 1951, Rev William Reid, removed from the area but retains membership.
Bennett, Lennie Culver, (Mrs. Arthur E Bennett), 1887, by Rev Jacobs, this information comes from the Quarterly Conference Records, Camptown Church records show no column information or date given, deceased February 18, 1967 - March 24, 1929 (probable death date)
The Rush Church Records record probation January 25, 1886 full membership January 23, 1887, Rev Jacobs
Bennett, Lennie, March 29, 1942, Rev Deloss Smith, Deceased: no dates recorded by Rev Delos Smith
* Historian’s note: I find no reference in the Bennett Genealogy of another Lennie Bennett other than Lennie Culver who was already deceased before this Lennie would have joined the church. This information is in the green membership book from Camptown in pencil.
Bennett, Lucy Lucinda McLaud, (Mrs. Norval Cecil Bennett), June 1886, Rev G C Jacobs, deceased August 16, 1867 - February 2 1937
Bennett, Margene Marion, (Mrs. John Nittinger), December 12, 1954, Rev William Reid, removed to Sayre, Pennsylvania and joined the Catholic Church there, membership terminated January 13, 1971
Bennett, Marion Vernon, October 4, 1914, Rev D M Corkwell, deceased November 8, 1900 - January 27, 1977
Bennett, Mary Hannah, (Mrs. David Taylor), October 4, 1914, Rev D M Corkwell, transferred Mary Taylor by letter to the Herrickville United Methodist Church December 1927 (marriage date). Rev Clarence Andrews recorded the transferal certificate in March 1933. Deceased May 11, 1903 - November 2, 1972
Bennett, Mary Lucina Woodruff, (Mrs. Very D Bennett), January 7, 1917, Rev E M Greenfield, deceased 1886 - July 12, 1935
Bennett, Minnie, The Rush Church records record probation February 24, 1896 by Rev A W Philips, They also record removed.
Bennett, Myrna, (Mrs. Douglas Stevens) on probation January 1, 1886, Received by Rev Jacobs in full membership July 28, 1886
Bennett, Norval, on probation January 1, 1886, Received by Rev Jacobs in full membership July 28, 1886
Bennett, Robert, December 16, 1951, Rev William Reid, removed from the area but retained membership December 30, 1933 - April 23, 2008
Bennett, Ruth Elizabeth Sharer, (Mrs. Wayne E Bennett), transferred from Washington D.C. July 22, 1928, Rev Harry M Savercool, deceased July 9, 1909 - August 11, 1931
Historian’s note: Ruth actually joined the church as Miss Ruth E Sharer. She is listed as taking preparatory membership classes with her sister Grace Sharer Bennett. Probably enrolled July 5, 1928. In the 1924 membership book, page 30, nothing more than her name and Rev C H Monroe was recorded.
Bennett, Scott Kenneth, July 24, 1983, Rev Richard West
Bennett, Dr. Steven Dale, July 24, 1983, Rev Richard West
Bond, Rosa Marie Rinker, (Mrs. Lyman Pickett, Mrs. Jacob Bond), 1875, Rev T C Roskelley, transferred her membership to Newark Valley, New York October 29, 1925, Rev O R Roberts, deceased 1855 - July 8, 1933
Bradshaw, Isabelle Carlin, (Mrs. John Bradshaw), January 7, 1917, Rev E M Greenfield, deceased June 7, 1928 - August 31, 1972
Brennan, Frank, on probation January 1886 received August 22, 1886, Rev G C Jacobs, unknown disposition of membership, Rush Church Records
Briggs, Martha, Rev Jacobs records she came from Stevensville March 26, 1886, the membership disposition states gone.
Brink, Emma J, March 17, 1886, see old record book, Rev G C Jacobs, Removed by letter to Stevensville Church
Brotzman, Amanda, Louise, (Mrs. Kevin Barrett Kingsbury), March 31, 1991, Rev William Nelson, Amanda retains a membership here. She married a member of the United States Army.
Brotzman, Beverly Carol Sutton, (Mrs. Alan Brotzman, they divorced. Later she married Leo Vaskorlis, they divorced), Transferred her membership from the Spring Hill United Methodist Church, Rev Raymond Vanstone, Transferred her membership to the Camptown United Methodist Church May 29, 1986, Rev Richard West.
Brotzman, Blanche M, (Mrs. Paul Cobb), October 4, 1914, Rev D M Corkwell, Transferred to the Skinners eddy United Methodist Charge about 1917 with her family, Deceased May 18, 1903 - June 2, 1970
Brotzman, Carol Ann Hoose, (Mrs. Francis Dale Brotzman), April 15, 1979, Rev Raymond VanStone
Brotzman, Catherine, (Mrs. Joseph White), October 4, 1914, Rev D M Corkwell, Transferred to the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Charge about 1917 with her family, deceased August 8, 1900 - April 7, 1984
Brotzman, Elisha B, Elisha was accepted into membership in the “Otherwise column,”
Rev D M Corkwell, Transferred to the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church about 1917 with his family. The official date was not recorded in our book or in the Skinners Eddy’s records. It was about 1917. The records at Skinners Eddy record he was a member there and at West Auburn at the same time. He officially joined West Auburn by letter May 13, 1923. During this time bracket the West Auburn Methodist Church was part of the Skinners Eddy charge, deceased: June 26, 1870 - May 5, 1950
Brotzman, Francis Arthur, February 17, 1957, Rev William Reed, deceased, recorded by Rev William Nelson, September 6, 1920 - July 4, 2000
Brotzman, Francis Charles, March 31, 1991, Rev William Nelson
Brotzman, Francis Dale, 1960, Rev Darreld Shoop deceased November 20, 1948 - April 7, 2014
Brotzman, Jeanette Amanda Salsman, (Mrs. Francis Arthur Brotzman), February 17, 1957, Rev William Reid, deceased recorded by Rev William Nelson January 27, 1925 - May 3, 1992
Brotzman, Mary Ellen, March 31, 1991, Rev William Nelson
Brotzman, Mearl Clara, (Mrs. Leonard Brink), June 4, 1934, Rev Clarence Andrews, Mearl removed to the LeRaysville area for many years however she retained her membership.1918 – January 28, 2003
Brotzman, Norma Jean, (Mrs. Gerald Edward Ahlbrandt), 1960, Rev Darreld Shoop, Transferred to the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church April 2, 1969 Rev James Valentine
Brotzman, Ray Elwood, 1960, Rev Darreld Shoop, reaffirmation of faith in the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church about 1990.
Historian’s note: When Ray requested his membership be transferred to Tunkhannock, there were no records to support his former membership. The minister there, Rev William Reid knew Ray had been a member here even though the records had been temporarily lost.
Brotzman, Rose (Rose Ella) Culver, (Mrs. Elisha B Brotzman), The 1886 Quarterly Conference Records record she joined the Beaver Meadow Church under Rev Jacobs in the January 1887 minutes. The Camptown United Methodist Church records record she joined in October 1914, Rev D M Corkwell. She like her husband was accepted in the “otherwise column.” She transferred to the Skinners Eddy Charge about 1917. Records show she joined the West Auburn Methodist Church May 13, 1923 by letter of transfer. Deceased April 25, 1871 - November 11, 1956
The Rush Church records recorded by Rev A W Philips state she joined from probationary membership November 24, 1896. They moved around a lot, this could have been a return to the area membership!
Brown, Anna Marie (Mrs. Victor Brown Sr.), June 10, 1979, Rev James VanStone
Brown, Emma, November 11, 1911, Rev W H Stang, deceased no dates available
Brown, Ernest, September 5, 1915, Rev W Randall, deceased no dates available
Brown, LuAnna (Louanna) R Cobb, (Mrs. Perry M Brown), May 10, 1931, Rev E R Roberts recorded she joined through Preparatory Membership classes. The membership list records she was taken into membership by Rev Harry M Savercool. Deceased February 8, 1876 - September 26, 1941
Rush Church records record she joined November 24, 1894, Rev A W Philips and was dropped with no date or reason with her husband Perry Brown.
Brown, Margaret, Her name was located on the Preparatory Membership list recorded by Rev C H Monroe. No dates available for her, nor further information.
Brown, Perry, November 24, 1894, Rev A W Philips, Rush Church Records record dropped
Brown, Ruth, November 19, 1911, Rev Stang, deceased no dates available
Burgess, Edward, March 31, 1991, Rev William Nelson
Historian’s note: To my knowledge, Ed is the only individual to become a member of the church who was never baptized. This information came from his mother, Florence Champion Burgess.
Burgess, LeeAnn Whipple, (Mrs. Edward Burgess), March 31, 1991, Rev William
Nelson
Button, Alma Dean Baker, (Mrs. Herbert Keith Button), December 25, 1977, Rev James VanStone, deceased June 13, 1921 - January 1, 1997
Button, Herbert Keith, December 25, 1977, Rev James VanStone, deceased June 30, 1919 - October 30, 1998
Campbell, Amber Kay, March 28, 1999, Rev William Nelson
Campbell, Arden Seymour, Transferred membership February 17, 1957 from the Camptown United Methodist Church, Rev William Reid, Transferred March 30, 1966 to the Stevensville Presbyterian Church by Rev Kase
Campbell, Greg Lee, March 28, 1999, Rev William Nelson
Campbell, Norma Jean Sharer, (Mrs. Arden Seymour Campbell), December 16, 1951, Rev William Reid, Transferred to the Stevensville Presbyterian Church March 30, 1966
Campbell, Sandra Kay Benscoter, (Mrs. Randy Campbell), November 1, 1987, Transferred from the South Auburn United Methodist Church, Rev Margaret Reid
Card, Richard, transferred his membership May 20, 2001 from the Franklin Forks United Methodist Church, Rev William Nelson
Carlin, Charlotte (Lottie) Maud Cobb, (Mrs. Levi D Carlin), June 1886, Rev G C Jacobs, The reference says “see old record book”, deceased November 11, 1866 - August 2, 1941
Carter, Harriet Josephine Clapper, (Mrs. Joel Gilbert Carter), October 4, 1914, Rev D M Corkwell, deceased 1859 - April 13, 1946
Carter, Joel Gilbert, October 4, 1914, Rev D M Corkwell, deceased February 12, 1854 - November 28, 1929
Historian’s note: I suspect they were members long before this date of record. They were active in the church since the 1890’s. Maybe they belonged to one of the other denominations that were active here?
Case, Jerry, November 20, 1994, Rev William Nelson
Case, Mary Dellane, (Mrs. Jerry Case), November 20, 1994, Rev William Nelson, Mary removed from the area.
Chaffee, Ella Virginia Marbaker, (Mrs. Sereno A Chaffee), October 2, 1927, Rev Harry M Savercool, Her membership transferal and acknowledgment of transfer to the Boulevard-Binghamton, New York was recorded for May 3, 1932 by Rev Harry M Savercool, deceased June 1, 1909 - June 20, 1972
Historian’s note: Ella Actually joined the church as Miss Ella Marbaker. There are duplicate records.
Clapper, Clifford S, October 20, 1921, Rev Wilson Treible, Rev Al B Jayne recorded his death. Deceased August 29, 1904 - April 20, 1974
Clapper, Daniel Orell Sr., The record book from the Camptown Church records he was restored to the roll April 13, 1952. Daniel believes he originally joined the church the same time that Glenn Bennett did on October 10, 1931. Rev William Reid recorded the restoration in 1952. deceased August 9, 1907 - January 23, 2001
Clapper, Daniel Orell Jr., December 16, 1951, Rev William Reid, deceased April 17, 1933 - October 20, 1994
Clapper, Douglas Frank, May 30, 1993, Rev William Nelson. His daughter was Pastor when he passed October 17, 2013 at his home on Clapper Hill, PA. deceased July 17, 1934 - October 17, 2013
Clapper, Ernest R, October 20, 1921, Rev Wilson Treible, The record book records the Laceyville Baptist Church was notified of his transfer in May 1928. Ernest’s name remained on the Beaver Meadows list until the time of his death. Rev William Nelson was the Pastor when he passed. Deceased October 14, 1905 - November 11, 1995
Clapper, Ester (Estella) A Place, (Mrs. Daniel L Clapper, Mr. Rundell), October 1914 by certificate of transfer, Rev Ivan Snyder, This transfer was probably from the Athens, Pennsylvania area as she removed there to support her children after she became a widow in 1899. She may have joined the church here earlier and transferred, we do not know. Her membership was transferred to the Silvara United Methodist Church on January 30, 1928. Rev Harry M Savercool recorded her death. Deceased August 11, 1859 - June 23, 1937
Clapper, Helen Brown, (Mrs. Clifford Clapper), May 10, 1931, Rev Harry M Savercool. Helen enrolled in Preparatory membership classes May 5, 1931.deceased June 26, 1906 - June 13, 1988
Clapper, Lena Hulda Smith, (Mrs. Orell Daniel Clapper Sr.), October 20, 1921,
Rev Wilson Treible, deceased March 31, 1886 - November 15, 1986
Clapper, Madge LeRay (Midge), (Mrs. William Kershner), December 14, 1952, Rev William Reid, Midge removed to the Towanda area but retains her membership.
Clapper, Melvina Maxfield Bennett, (Mrs. John Clapper), March 17, 1886, see old record book is recorded in the Rush Church Records by Rev Jacobs March 17, 1886
A letter to Plains, Pennsylvania March 25, 1905 by Rev A E Potter removed her from the membership list.
Clapper, Sylvia Josephine, (Mrs. Daniel Orell Clapper), Transferred from the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church October 14, 1945, Rev George L Sweet, deceased March 24, 1914 - March 6, 1982
Clapper, Ralph, December 16, 1951, Rev William Reid, Ralph removed from the area but retains a membership here.
Clapper, Verna, (Mrs. Charles McMicken, Mrs. Myron Davis), May 10, 1931, Rev Harry M Savercool, Transferred to the West Auburn United Methodist Church by record. However, Verna made the correction that she transferred to the South Auburn United Methodist Church not to West Auburn!
Clapper, Virginia Mae Kelley, (Mrs. Douglas frank Clapper), December 14, 1952, Rev William Reid
Historian’s note: Virginia was actually taken in as a member as Miss Virginia Kelley.
Cobb, Dutton C, The Quarterly Conference Minutes record on October 26, 1907 that he became a full member. S B McCain recorded this. He was received by a letter of transfer, but it was not recorded where the transfer was from. I suspect it was from the Wilkes Barre area as he resided there for a short time. Church minutes record he was here in the area until about 1890. He then disappears until about 1903. Dutton signed the Tuscarora Rush Religious Compact. He removed to the Spring Hill area shortly after 1907. Deceased May 18, 1860 - June 22, 1919
Cobb, Ella Lois McLaud, (Mrs. Dutton Cobb), The Quarterly Conference minutes of October 26, 1907 which were recorded by S B McCain state she became a full member of the church at Beaver Meadows by letter of transfer. No further information is available. Deceased December 11, 1857 - August 23, 1935
Cobb, Ethel, (Mrs. Claude Carter), The Quarterly Conference records of October 26, 1907 record Ethel Cobb became a member by a letter of transfer just as her parents Mr. And Mrs. Dutton Cobb had done. Deceased 1961
Cobb, Josephine Culver, (Mrs. Nathan Cobb), March 17, 1886, Rev Gaylord C Jacobs, deceased May 6, 1842 - January 6, 1923
Culver, Anna Jones, (Mrs. James C Culver), October 4, 1914, Rev D M Corkwell, The records record “Rush, Pennsylvania, Pastor notified April 3, 1928”. Anna transferred to Vestal Center, New York March 6, 1939 Rev Deloss Smith, Deceased 1866 - June 2, 1963
Culver, James C, October 4, 1914, James was accepted into membership in the “otherwise column”, Rev D M Corkwell, deceased January 12, 1873 - October 15, 1923
Culver, Ruth Lincolnette Spender, (Mrs. Ralph Culver), December 16, 1951, Ruth was accepted into membership by reaffirmation of faith approved by Rev William Reid. Deceased January 5, 1898 - October 6, 1987
Culver, Wavie Bennett, (Mrs. Chester Culver), June 1886, Rev Jacobs, The record book from Camptown records “see old record book”. Deceased June 27, 1872 - November 13, 1954
The Rush Church records record January 1, 1886 as probation; Rev Jacobs records full membership July 28, 1886
Historian’s note: See old Culver family reunion photo at end of this page.
Darcey, Donald, February 10, 1963, Rev Norman Kase, Rev James Valentine dropped Donald from the rolls
DeGaramo, Daniel, May 30, 1993, Rev William Nelson
DeGaramo, Joan Marie Clapper, (Mrs. Daniel DeGaramo), April 9, 1995, Rev William Nelson
Dunbar, Vera Mae McLaud, Mrs. Kenneth Dunbar, January 10, 1915, Rev D M Corkwell, Vera transferred to the Towanda Methodist Church March 27, 1931, deceased November 6, 1904 - July 21, 1996
Eberhardt, Audrey Cummings, (Mrs. William Eberhardt), June 1, 1986, Rev Richard West
Eberhardt, Dr. William, November 30, 1986, Rev Margaret Reid, William transferred his membership from the Tunkhannock Methodist Church.
Eldridge, George, Rev E R Roberts recorded him on the Preparatory membership list. He was later dropped.
Eldridge, Floyd, Rev E R Roberts recorded him on the Preparatory membership list. He was later dropped.
Ellis, Jessi Marie, June 21, 1998, Rev William Nelson
Ellis, Vicki Ann Clapper, (Mrs. Richard Gerald Ellis), April 9, 1995, Rev William Nelson
Ervine, Wayne Cecil, September 1945 Rev George Sweet, Rev George Sweet transferred Wayne’s membership on April 19, 1946, probably to West Auburn, Pennsylvania.
Fassett, Anna, September 21, 1902, Rev Carl Councilman recorded her as a non-resident member from Elmira, New York. Anna was listed with the Camptown Methodist Church records. It indicates that she probably belonged to Beaver Meadows, but did not specify which church in the charge she joined. The Fassett family records cannot substantiate any information on this Anna.
Fassett, Caroline Lutichie, (Mrs. James Sherwood, Mrs. Stephen Goodwin, Mrs. Charles Ellsworth), December 6, 1951, Rev William Reid, Rev Al B Jayne declared her an inactive member October 12, 1972. She was restored to the rolls at Beaver Meadows by her own request through Rev William Nelson in 1994. December 30, 1934 – April 26. 2004
Fassett, Charlotte Ann Repsher, (Mrs. Morris Purl Fassett), January 25, 1952, Rev William Reid
Fassett, Darrell Duane, May 14, 1995, Rev William Nelson
Fassett, Deborah Kay, (Mrs. David Camp), July 24, 1983, Rev Richard West
Fassett, Diane Marie, (Mrs. Brian Bennett), April 18, 1976, Rev James Valentine, Diane transferred her membership to the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church October 10, 1977, Rev Al B Jayne
Fassett, Helen Beatrice, (Mrs. James Whitney, Mrs. James Wimberly), September 22, 1939, Rev Deloss Smith, Helen’s membership was terminated, it records expelled by the Quarterly Conference March 18, 1956, signed by Rev William Reid September 18, 1925 - May 31, 2013
1 Historian’s Note: Helen was actually born Beatrice Kathryn Marcy, one of five children to Anthony and Leonora Alpharetta Bell Marcy. Olin and Helen Mae Hawley Fassett adopted her as a small child.
Fassett, Helen Mae Hawley, (Mrs. Olin Edward Fassett), March 29, 1942, Rev Deloss Smith, deceased September 3, 1906 - September 9, 1981
Fassett, Jeanette Eltheda, (Mrs. Albert Shoemaker), December 16, 1951, Rev William Reid, Rev Al B Jayne transferred her membership to the Skinners Eddy Charge November 29, 1972. Deceased November 4, 1939 - December 13, 1984
Fassett, Morris Purl, January 25, 1953, Rev William Reid
Fassett, Olin Edward, December 16, 1951, Rev William Reid
Fassett, Wanda Edna, December 16, 1951, Rev William Reid Wanda asked to be removed from the rolls her self in February 2005. She hads been residing in Towanda for many years.
March 22, 1932 - August 17, 2010
(Featherbay) Featherbee, Flora May, Miss Featherbee, April 4, 1920, Rev Wilson Treible, Flora was dropped from the rolls. Her place of residence was listed as 28 West Church Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. (September 17, 1898 - March 29, 1951)
Fletcher, Sandra L (Lownes), (Mrs. Ronald Fletcher), March 31, 1991, Rev William Nelson
Garris, James Arthur Sr., James was received into full membership from probation by the Quarterly Conference Reports of January 28, 1914, Rev Ivan Lott Snyder. There were no other transfers recorded until October 1, 1933 when Rev Clarence Andrews records that he transferred with his family from the Retta Methodist Church. Deceased August 14, 1866 - February 13, 1967
Garris, James Arthur Jr., October 1, 1933, Rev Clarence Andrews, James transferred his membership from the Retta Church to Beaver Meadows. Rev Norman Kase recorded his death. Deceased February 14, 1915 - December 3, 1971
Garris, Katherine M Clapper, (Mrs. James A Garris Sr.), The Quarterly Conference reports of January 28, 1914 record that Miss Katherine Clapper transferred from Athens, Pennsylvania. The minister was Rev Ivan Lott Snyder. Another record from the Camptown Methodist Church records Katherine transferred from Retta October 1, 1933. Rev Clarence Andrews recorded this and her death. Deceased October 5, 1891 - December 31, 1934
Goss, Donna M, (Mrs. Darrell Fassett, they later divorced), May 14, 1995, Rev William Nelson
Hall, (Catherine) Alice Sutherland, (Mrs. Frank Hall), Alice was received by certificate of transfer recorded by Rev Roberts. Rev William Reid recorded her death on July 13, 1954. Deceased March 20, 1857 - September 18, 1942
Hall, Frank, Frank was received the same as his wife by a certificate of transfer by Rev Roberts. However, it is now recorded where they transferred from. Rev Savercool recorded his death and preformed his funeral on May 11, 1928. Deceased ca 1846 - May 9, 1928
Hall, Ruth E, (Mrs. Morris Thomas), October 4, 1914, Rev D M Corkwell, Ruth transferred to Apalachin, New York April 5, 1946. Rev George Sweet acknowledged the transfer April 14, 1946. Deceased February 22, 1902 - June 27, 1968 (funeral card information)
Historian’s Note: Alice was the adopted daughter of Frank and Alice Sutherland Hall. She was born the daughter of Charles and Ella Sloat Ruger. Her brother is Claire Sloat who was also affiliated with Beaver Meadows.
Harper, Roberta Geraldine (Gerri) Rutherford, (Mrs. Robert Harper), December 23, 2001, Rev William Nelson, affirmation of faith, they removed to Spring Hill U.M.C.
Harper, Robert, December 23, 2001, Rev William Nelson, affirmation of faith, they removed to Spring Hill U.M.C.
Hawley, Alice Adella Montgomery, (Mrs. William Fish Hawley), September 22, 1939, Rev Deloss Smith recorded Della transferred from another denomination and from preparatory membership classes. Rev William Reid recorded her death. Deceased January 29, 1885 - February 15, 1951
Herman, Jean Florence Beebe, (Mrs. Richard Herman), November 1, 1987, Jean was a transfer from the Retta United Methodist Church, Rev Margaret Reid
Herman, Richard DeWayne, November 1, 1987, Rev Margaret Reid
Higley, Judy Shook, (Mrs. Allen Roy Neiley, Mrs. Harry L. Herlt, Mrs. Kenneth Higley, they later divorced), March 23, 1997, Rev William Nelson
Hons, Russell E., June 21, 1998, Rusty was a transfer from Bethel United Methodist Church, Falls, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
Johnson, Gary, February 2008, Pastor Lori Robinson
Johnson, Nancy (Brozonis) (Wife of Gary Johnson), February 2008, Pastor Lori Robinson
Lockwood, James R, November 1, 1987, Rev Margaret Reid, James was an associate member of Beaver Meadows; he was also a member of the Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Towanda, Pennsylvania. Deceased February 16, 1926 - December 11, 1992
Lockwood, Phyllis Bell Hamilton, (Mrs. James Hamilton, Mrs. James Lockwood), November 1, 1987, Rev Margaret Reid, Phyllis is an associate member at Beaver Meadows; she is also a member of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Towanda, Pennsylvania. November 19/20, 1927 – July 29, 2002
McCormick, Myra “Elizabeth”, (Mrs. John McCormick, she later became Mrs. Walter Pennay and removed to New Jersey), May 10, 1934, Rev Harry M Savercool; She was enrolled in Preparatory membership classes May 5, 1931. Rev William Reid removed her from the records January 25, 1955. Deceased April 2, 1901 - May 23, 1991 (Social Security Record information)
McGee, Christopher, March 31, 1991, Rev William Nelson
McGee, Donica Ray Hayes, (Mrs. Peter McGee III), January 9, 2005, Rev William Nelson
McGee, Jane Gallagher, (Mrs. Peter McGee Jr.), October 28, 1984, Rev Richard West
McGee, Jennifer, (Mrs. Corey Suez, Mrs. James Merring), June 24, 1983, Rev Richard West, Jennifer joined the BMV Nativity Catholic Church in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania but retains her membership here at Beaver Meadows.
McGee, Peter III, January 9, 20005, Rev. William Nelson
McLaud, Annis Bennett, (Mrs. Marion C McLaud), June 1886, Rev Gaylord Jacobs, deceased October 29, 1869 - March 10, 1960
The Rush Church records record on probation January 1, 1886, Rev Jacobs records full membership July 28, 1886
McLaud, Florence, (Mrs. Walter A Brink), The record book states “see old records”. Deceased 1892 - February 2, 1922
McLaud, George H, The records state “see old record book”. Deceased August 20, 1869 - June 11, 1947
McLaud, Marion Comstock, (Mrs. Jonas McLaud), 1886, Information from the January 1887 Quarterly Conference Minutes, Rev Gaylord C Jacobs, deceased May 29, 1865 - May 18, 1926
McLaud, Myrtle (Myrtis) L Sharer, (Mrs. George McLaud), The Camptown church records record, “see old record book”. Deceased May 19, 1875 - December 21, 1950
McLaud, Paul, January 10, 1915, Rev D M Corkwell, Deceased April 9, 1902 - March 7, 1991
McLaughlin, Hillary Shawn, April 19, 1992, Rev William Nelson
Melhem, Catherine, (Mrs. Douglas Otto), March 23, 1997, Rev William Nelson, Bud and Cathy removed to Puerto Rico in the fall of 2000.
Eva Nelson, Mrs. William Nelson, June 25, 2006, Rev. Nelsons and Eva transferred membership.
Reverend William C Nelson, This is a note received on September 8, 2005, Weeks ago I announced that I was leaving within the next year or two. At age 84 there are a couple of limitations, a leaky heart valve, and more, so I chose to do this.
Second, my retirement date is June 25, 2006. I will bring my membership from the Conference to Beaver Meadows Church at that time.
I will probably continue to serve a Visiting Pastor to the congregation, as I am able. Rev. Bill May 29, 1921 - June 02, 2014
Eva Nelson August 19, 1921 - February 02, 2013
Newton, Douglas, April 10, 1977, Rev Raymond VanStone, Doug removed to the Wyalusing Area.
Otto, Douglas “Bud”, March 23, 1997, Rev William Nelson, Bud and Cathy removed from the area to Puerto Rico in the fall of 2000.
Otto, Shawn, June 25, 1998, Rev William Nelson, Shawn removed from the area to live with his natural mother in the summer of 2000.
Overfield, Debra J (Lownes?), March 31, 1991, Rev William Nelson, Deceased January 24, 1957 - July 1, 1997
Pickett, Eldred Marcus, April 13, 1952, Eldred was a transferred confirmed by Rev William Reid from the Meshoppen Methodist Church. Deceased March 13, 1920 - July 31, 1970
Pickett, Euna Wootton, (Mrs. Harry Jacob Pickett), February 1916, Rev Greenfield recorded that Euna transferred her membership from a Baptist Church to Beaver Meadows. In 1922 there is an erased record stating she transferred her membership to a Laceyville Church. The record book records “see old record book”. Deceased August 8, 1888 - August 13, 1961
Historian’s note about 1998: Gwen Pickett retells the story of how she and her sister Tolise would take Grandma Euna to church in the old 1940 Buick. They weren’t old enough to drive, but nobody squealed. Tolise would work the pedals. Gwen would prop herself up with pillows so she could see over the steering wheel. “We never had an accident, everyone just gave us room.”
Pickett, Evelin, (Mrs. Henry Stalford), Miss Pickett was a student nurse at the Robert Packer Hospital school of Nursing. June 1923, Rev E R Roberts, Rev George L Sweet recorded Evelin’s transfer of membership to Vestal, New York in June 1945. Deceased April 24, 1910 - August 19, 2000
Pickett, Gwendolyn Margaret, March 23, 1997, Rev William Nelson
Pickett, Harry J (Jacob), March 1915, Rev Wilson Treible, Records say “see old record book”. Deceased May 16, 1884 - July 8, 1959
Pickett, Marcus James, 1776, The records probably should have recorded 1876, however the Camptown Church record book records “see old record book”. Rev F A Downey was the recording minister. Rev Deloss Smith recorded his death, however Rev Wilson Treible preformed the service. Deceased July 6, 1852 - February 18, 1942
Pickett, Margaret Elizabeth VanGordon, (Mrs. Eldred Marcus Pickett, Mr. Harvey she divorced Mr. Harvey and returned to be Peggy Pickett), April 13, 1952, Rev William Reid recorded Peggy transferred her membership from the Meshoppen United Methodist Church. Rev Al B Jayne recorded Peggy was dropped from the rolls by letter October 10, 1972.
Pickett, Samuel J, June 1910, Rev Ivan Snyder. The record book records “see old record book”. Deceased February 22, 1858 - May 1, 1925
Pickett, Susan Edith Bond, (Mrs. Marcus J Pickett), June 1886, Rev Gaylord Jacobs recorded Susan Pickett transferred her membership from an Evangelical church. She also transferred to an Evangelical Church the same year. These transfers must have occurred within our own union church structure here at Beaver Meadows. Susie never left the area after marring Marcus on December 11, 1877. She was the faithful teacher of the “Live Wires” Sunday school class. The record book records “see old record book”, Rev Harry M Savercool recorded the death, however Rev Wilson Treible preformed the service as a friend of the family. Deceased January 16, 1857 - February 7, 1930
Proof, Shirley Sands, (Mrs. Charles Proof), 1960, Rev Darreld Shoop, Shirley was withdrawn from membership by Rev Al B Jayne October 12, 1972. She now resides in Cucamonga, California
Repsher, Beverly Marie, (Mrs. Paul Arthur, Mrs. Henry Stanton), December 14, 1952, Rev William Reid
Repsher, Cecil Kenneth, February 17, 1957, Rev William Reid deceased December 22, 1916 – June 29, 2006
Repsher, Candy Sue, (Mrs. Robert Barth, Mrs. Richard Card), Rev Richard West transferred her membership from the Silvara United Methodist Church October 28, 1984. Rev Margaret Reid transferred her membership back to Silvara January 1, 1987. The Card family returned to the area to live May 31, 2000. Candy and Richard transferred their membership from the Franklin Forks Methodist Church May 20, 2001 with the Rev William Nelson officiating. The Silvara Church still retains her membership.
Repsher, Crystal Ann, (Mrs. Russell Hons), Rev Margaret Reid transferred Crystal’s membership from the Silvara United Methodist Church October 24, 1984
Repsher, Leland Arthur, December 17, 1957, Rev William Reid, Deceased November 28, 1941 - May 22, 1990
Repsher, Milton (Skeet) Harry Sr., October 28, 1984, Rev Richard West
Repsher, Milton Harry Jr., July 24, 1983, Rev Richard West
Repsher, Neta Louise VanDeMark, (Mrs. Milton Harry Repsher Sr.), October 28, 1984, Rev Richard West recorded her transfer from the Hollenback Methodist Church.
Repsher, Pearl Grace Brotzman, (Mrs. Cecil Kenneth Repsher), February 17, 1957, Rev William Reid deceased November 11, 1918 – May 7, 2009
Repsher, Sharon Whitmiller, (Mrs. Leland Repsher, Mrs. Carlton Taylor), April 18, 1976, Rev Al B Jayne transferred Sharon’s membership from the Spring Hill Methodist Church. Sharon removed to the Montrose area but retains her membership.
Rosencrance, Sandra Leona Smith, (Mrs. Robert Rosencrance), December 12, 1954, Rev William Reid, She was dropped from the rolls by Rev James Valentine December 8, 1970
Rundell, Nella, Mrs. Rundell, October 14, 1914, Rev Ivan Snyder, received by certificate of transfer from somewhere no recorded. Deceased
Rundell, Estella, Miss? Rev Ivan Snyder recorded in the Quarterly Conference reports of January 28, 1914 that Estella transferred from Athens, Pennsylvania.
Historian’s note: I suspect these are both the same person as Estella Place Clapper
Rundell. She was the widow of Daniel Clapper. Estella removed with her family to the Athens after her husband’s death in order to find employment. It was there she married a Mr. Rundell. About 1914 Estella returned to the Clapper Hill area where she was known as Estella Clapper from then on. Rev Ruth Breitweiser and Jenella Ryan supplied this information.
Ryan, George Monroe, July 10, 1955, Rev William Reid, deceased March 06, 1926 -March 10, 2006. Reverend Bill Nelson preformed the funeral March 14, 2006. It just happened to be his last before his stroke.
Ryan, Jenella Ruth Garris, (Mrs. George Monroe Ryan), July 10, 1955, Rev William Reid deceased March 09, 1927 - September 12, 2008
Ryan, Jenella Ruth, (Mrs. Lenny Birdsall, Mrs. Michael Wallace), March 31, 1991, Rev William Reid
Sandor, Ellen Mae Slater, (Mrs. Sandor), December 12, 1954, Rev William Reid, Rev Norman Kase transferred her membership to the Lime Hill Methodist Church November 3, 1963.
Sands, Emerson, December 12, 1954, Rev William Reid, Rev Al B Jayne dropped him from the rolls October 12, 1972. He now resides in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania.
Sands, James, December 12, 1954, Rev William Reid, James removed to Skinners Eddy, Pennsylvania but retains his membership.
Sands, Wayne, December 12, 1954, Rev William Reid recorded Wayne was transferred from the Falls United Methodist Church. Rev Al B Jayne dropped Wayne from the rolls October 12, 1972. He now resides in the Montrose area.
Sayman, Cindy, (Mrs. George Albert (Pete) Ryan), March 31, 1991, Rev William Nelson
Sayman, Erica Marie, (Mrs. Bradley Hugo), March 31, 1991, Rev William Nelson
Sharer, Angeline Cecilia Corby, (Mrs. Llewellyn Erwin Sharer), October 1940, Angie was received by a certificate of transfer by Rev Deloss Smith. We do not know where she transferred. , Deceased January 2, 1879 - January 21, 1947
Sharer, Benton, The information on his membership comes from the January 12, 1905 Quarterly Conference Records. Rev A E Potter conducted his funeral as a member of the Beaver Meadows Union Church. Ca 1878 - November 16, 1904
Sharer, Howard, February 17, 1957, Rev William Reid
Sharer, Mabel Oreta Wootton, (Mrs. Walter Sharer), July 22, 1928, Rev Harry M Savercool, Mabel was enrolled into Preparatory membership classes July 5, 1928. Deceased May 1, 1913 - March 27, 1978
Sharer, Ralph Walter, February 17, 1957, Rev William Reid, April 08, 1933 - June 28, 2007
Sharer, Ronald Wootton, February 17, 1957, Rev William Reid
Sharer, Walter Henry, February 17, 1957, Rev William Reid, September 15, 1907 - September 5, 1998
Shatinsky, Katherine Garris, (Mrs. Stephen Shatinsky, Mrs. Dan Siesring), April 4, 1982, Kathy transferred her membership from the Camptown United Methodist Church to Beaver Meadows with the District Superintendent Rev William Reid officiating. Cathy has resided in Allentown and Ohio.
Shatinsky, Krisalyn, (Mrs. Edward T Ritter), June 21, 1992, Rev William Nelson
Shatinsky, Mary Wilcox (Mrs. Bernard Shatinsky, special friend of Peter Brozonis)
April 15, 2001, Rev Bill Nelson transferred her membership by affirmation of faith from the now defunct West Auburn Methodist Church. A Baptist church is the source of worship in West Auburn.
Shatinsky, Steven Bernard, April 4, 1982, Steve transferred his membership from the Camptown Methodist Church with the District Superintendent Rev William Reid officiating. His mother Mary Wilcox Shatinsky tells me that both she and him were members of the West Auburn Methodist Church. Tragically all the records burned with the church. Deceased (January 12, 1955 – June 1, 2005)
Shatinsky, Tina Gonyou (Mrs. Gore, Mrs. Stephen Shatinsky), April 15, 2001, Rev William Nelson
Sloat, Clair, October 28, 1928, Rev Savercool, Rev William Reid transferred Clair’s membership to the Warren Center, United Methodist Church April 1, 1955. Deceased September 19, 1899 - November 12, 1971
Historian’s note: Clair was a full brother to Ruth Hall, the adopted daughter of Frank and Catherine Alice Hall.
Smales, Rosa Thomas, (Mrs. Fred E Smales), February 4, 1943, Rosa was accepted into membership as a transfer from the Prospect Avenue Baptist Church, Buffalo, New York by Rev Arthur Mayo. Rev William Reid dismissed her by order of the Quarterly Conference March 18, 1956. Deceased November 20, 1970
Historian’s note: Rosa resided on Clapper Hill with her daughter Mrs. Gladys McCormick, the second wife of John McCormick. Gladys was baptized at our church November 28, 1954, however there is no record of membership. Rosa’s daughter Grace Smales married Arthur Avery Brink whose children were baptized here at Beaver Meadows. Rosa was the mother of 12 children.
Smith, Doris Shoemaker, (Mrs. Morris Smith), July 25, 1954, Rev William Reid, Rev Darreld Shoop transferred her membership to the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church June 15, 1959, deceased July 12, 1924 - May 07, 2006
Smith, Barbara, (Mrs. Ernest Thomas Champulvier), July 25, 1954, Rev William Reid recorded a transfer from the Spring Hill United Methodist Church. Rev Darreld Shoop transferred her membership to the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church June 15, 1959.
Smith, Ernest W (Wellington), July 22, 1928, Rev Harry M Savercool recorded Ernest Smith transferred his membership by affirmation of faith from the Forty Fort Presbyterian Church. Rev William Reid recorded his death. Deceased September 23, 1865 - September 4, 1956
Historian’s note: The first name was spelt Earnest in the record book.
Smith, (Mrs. Earnest from the record book) Jennie Alice Magee, (Mrs. Ernest W Smith), July 22, 1928, Rev Harry M Savercool recorded the membership of Mrs. Ernest Smith through affirmation of faith from the Forty Fort Presbyterian Church. Deceased August 13, 1868 - December 8, 1943
Smith, Kathy, (Mrs. Joseph “Gary” Kolah) February 2008, Pastor Lori Robinson
Smith, Morris, June 25, 1954, Rev William Reid, Morris transferred his membership along with his wife, and daughter Barbara to the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church June 15, 1959. Rev Darreld Shoop was the presiding minister. Deceased July 13, 1921 – May 6, 2004
Smith, Robert, July 22, 1928, Rev Harry M Savercool transferred Robert’s membership from the Forty Fort Presbyterian Church. In 1944 Robert’s address was listed as 45 Dale Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey. Rev William Reid dropped him from the rolls by action of the Quarterly Conference on March 18, 1956. Deceased 1893 - 1961
Sperry, Allen M, March 31, 2002, Easter Sunday, joined by affirmation of faith through classes, Rev William Nelson
Sperry, Kathy Donahue, (Mrs Michael Sperry) (divorced), March 31, 2002, Easter Sunday, joined by affirmation of faith through classes, Rev William Nelson
Stanton, Ralph L. (Layton), April 17, 1955, Ralph was a transfer from the Stevensville Presbyterian Church recorded by Rev William Reid. Deceased February 5, 1914 - November 22, 1970
Stanton, Vanona Woodruff, (Mrs. Ralph Stanton, Mrs. Daniel Reidy), April 17, 1955, Rev William Reid, When Vanona married a second time to Daniel Reidy she removed to Horseheads, New York but still retains her membership.
Stone, James, 1886, The information on James Stone comes from the Quarterly Conference Reports recorded by Rev Jacobs, Deceased Ca 1851 - after 1895
Trible, Ellen Marie Grover, (Mrs. Clyde Trible), August 1962, Rev Norman Kase recorded Marie transferred from the Fairdale Methodist Church. She asked to have her name removed from membership rolls in February 2005.
Voda, Robert A, December 23, 2001, Rev William Nelson, affirmation of faith
Voda, Sandra Yurgatis, (Mrs. Robert Voda), December 23, 2001, Rev William Nelson, affirmation of faith
Warner, Margaret, Culver, Widow of Suel Warner (Mrs. George Hughes, Mrs. Suel Warner), July 14, 1914, Rev D M Corkwell recorded the certificate of transfer, probably from the Forrest lake area. Deceased 1843 - September 28, 1925
Whitney, Carl Byrd, February 17, 1957, Rev William Reid recorded Carl joined by profession of faith.
Whitney, Inola, (Mrs. Harold John Miller), October 2, 1927, Rev Harry M Savercool. Inola removed to the Brooklyn, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania area where she resided with her sister Miss Muriel Whitney. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Deceased December 21, 1914 - December 1996
Whitney, Irene, (Mrs. Ralph Squires), September 23, 1939, Rev Deloss Smith, He recorded she was received in to Preparatory membership classes June 25, 1939. Rev William Reid recorded Irene transferred her membership to the Fairdale Charge March 11, 1951. That is not quite correct. Irene tells me she actually became a member of the East Rush Church, an affiliate of the Fairdale Charge.
Whitney, Katherine “Louise”, (Mrs. Max Whitney, Mrs. Stark Ross), February 17, 1957, Rev William Reid recorded she joined by Profession of faith. Rev Al B Jayne removed Louise from the rolls October 12, 1972 without a certificate.
Whitney, Marcella Lena Smith, (Mrs. Carl Whitney), February 17, 1957. Rev William Reid recorded Marcella’s transfer from the Stevensville Presbyterian Church.
Whitney, Max Beecher, February 17, 1957, Rev William Reid recorded Max joined by profession of faith. Deceased January 26, 1921 - March 25, 1989
Whitney, Sharon Ann, (Mrs. Corey Sickler, they divorced), 1960, Rev Darreld Shoop, Rev Al B Jayne removed Sharon without certificate of withdrawal November 28, 73.
Wilson, Donald Duane, June 10, 1979, Rev Raymond VanStone
Wilson, Loretta Mae Ryan, (Mrs. Donald Wilson), June 10, 1979, Rev Raymond VanStone
Woodruff, Mrs., I cannot depict who this Mrs. Woodruff might be. January 10, 1915, Rev D M Corkwell recorded she transferred to the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church. However their church historian Marie VandeMark cannot offer us any help on placing a first name on Mrs. Woodruff. That is all their records record also
Wootton, Betty Clapper, (Mrs. Elston Wootton), February 17, 1957, Rev William Reid recorded Betty joined the church by Profession of faith. Rev Norman Kase recorded Betty and Elston transferred to the Wysox Presbyterian Church March 19, 1964.
Wootton, Elston O. (Olin), February 17, 1957, Rev William Reid recorded Elston joined the church by profession of faith. Rev Norman Kase recorded he transferred his membership to the Wysox Presbyterian Church March 19, 1964. Deceased January 24, 1923 - August 19, 1987
Wootton, Ethel, (Mrs. Raymond Cobb), September 22, 1939, Rev Deloss Smith. He recorded she was accepted into Preparatory membership classes June 25, 1939. Rev William Reid recorded Ethel transferred her membership to Trucksville.
Wootton, Eliza Wetton, (Mrs. George, Wootton), February 6, 1916, Rev C M Griffith transferred her membership here from a Baptist church by certificate. There is an erased transfer to Laceyville recorded but no dates issued. Deceased 1852 - November 3, 1929 (Actually Rev Harry M Savercool recorded 1927 in error.)
Wootton, George Sr., March 7, 1920. A certificate of transfer by Rev Wilson Treible received George into membership. Deceased June 8, 1851 - May 5, 1927
Wootton, Ina L Beeman, (Mrs. Harry Olin Wootton), December 16, 1951, Rev William Reid, deceased November 28, 1890 - January 21, 1972
Wootton, William, October 4 1914, William was accepted into membership in the “otherwise column”. Rev D M Corkwell, deceased no further information
Wootton, Mrs. William, February 6, 1916, Rev Griffith, deceased no further information
Yurgatis, Mary Ann, (Mrs. Dennis Dale Wetherhold), March 31, 1991, Rev William Nelson
Historian’s note: The obituary of Olin Cobb recorded he was a member of the Beaver Meadows United Methodist Church. I find no proof. He was born August 27, 1886 to William and Rose Babcock Corby, and raised by his Great Aunt and Uncle Nathan and Josephine Cobb after his mother died. I have never found his name on church records but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t a member. All of Nathan’s families were members!
Historian’s note: I find in the obituary of Mary Schweitzer she is also listed as a member. In our hearts Mary was a member, however she never officially joined the church. She regularly attended and faithfully played that organ by ear nearly every Sunday from about 1985 to 1994.
Historian’s note: The obituary of Barbara Clapper Salsman records she was a member. However I find this information incorrect also. She helped with Bible school and grew up here as the daughter of Clifford and Helen Brown Clapper but never officially joined the church.
BAPTISMS AT BEAVER MEADOWS
Keep in mind that any person who joins the Methodist Church is required by the church to be baptized. There were some transposes of dates that have been corrected by the family; otherwise they are recorded as found in the church record books. An * means the person joined the church here at Beaver Meadows.
NAME DATE BAPTIZED PARENTS DATE OF BIRTH AND PLACE RECORDING MINISTER
(MARRIED NAME IF APPLICABLE)
Adams, Stephen A, May 22, 1959, Kenneth and Donna Clapper Adams, born January 16, 1959, Rev Bossert
Andrews, James LeRoy, June 21, 1992, James and LaRay Yonkin Andrews, born April 8, 1982 in Kingston, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
Armitage, Ryan Michael, June 10, 2001, Kevin and Fontayne Danielle Fancher (Shatinsky) Armitage, born December 2, 2000 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
Armitage, Madison Riley, March 16, 2003, Kevin and Fontayne Danielle Fancher (Shatinsky) Armitage, born October 26, 2003 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
Arthur, Lisa Anne, April 2, 1961, Paul Leo and Beverly Marie Repsher Arthur, born January 21, 1959 in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson (Mrs. Stirel Harvey)
Babcock, Zachary Ryan, May 15, 2005, Edon William Babcock and Jenella Ruth Ryan, born September 11, 2004 in the Towanda Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
Baldwin, Derick Fay, August 24, 2003, Peter Baldwin and Dawn Repsher, born at Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock, PA.., February 23, 2003, Rev William Nelson God parents were the former Bridget Neiley (daughter of Judy Shook Higley a member here at Beaver Meadows) and her husband Joe
Bartha, Thomas, September 20, 1998, He was born September 10, 1974 in Philipsburg,
New Jersey, Rev William Nelson (He is Cathy Melham Otto’s brother.)
Bennett, Richard Calvin, June 25, 1941, Richard and Alverta Bennett Bennett, born March 6, 1938, Rev Deloss Smith
* Bennett, Dale Gordon, April 8, 1945, Marion Vernon and Grace Estella Sharer Bennett, born August 29, 1942 in Towanda, Pennsylvania, Rev George L Sweet
Bennett, Dean Rexford, June 6, 1948, Marion Vernon and Grace Estella Sharer Bennett, born August 2, 1931 at Sayre, Pennsylvania
Bennett, Dorothy Anne, June 25, 1929, Wayne Cecil and Ruth Elizabeth Sharer Bennett, born in Sayre, Pennsylvania August 2, 1931, Rev DeLoss Smith
* Bennett, Glenn Ferris, Glenn told me he was baptized here at about the same time as Daniel Clapper Sr. They remember they were probably in their teens or early twenties. Very D and Mary Lucina Woodruff Bennett, born on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania May 6, 1905
* Bennett, Grace Estella Sharer, May 10, 1931, Llewellyn and Angeline Corby Sharer, born in Pike Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania May 1, 1906, Rev Harry M Savercool (Mrs. Marion Vernon Bennett)
* Bennett, Hazel Lynette, October 4, 1914, Norval and Lucy McLaud Bennett, Born September 13, 1895 at Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania, Rev A E Potter, Rush Church records (Mrs. Ray Ervine)
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* Bennett, James George, June 9, 1940, Glen Ferris and Florence Marie Beckman Bennett, born on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania April 13, 1940, Rev DeLoss Smith
* Bennett, John Very, April 17, 1938, Glenn Ferris and Florence Marie Beckman Bennett, born on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania January 21, 1936, Rev Clarence Andrews
* Bennett, Margene Marion, April 8, 1945, Marion Vernon and Grace Estella Sharer Bennett, born February 22, 1941 at Towanda, Pennsylvania Rev George L Sweet (Mrs. John Andrew Nittinger)
* Bennett, Marion Vernon, October 4, 1914, Norval and Lucy McLaud Bennett, born November 9, 1900 at Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania, Rev A E Potter, Rush Church Baptism records
* Bennett, Robert Glenn, April 21, 1935, Glenn Ferris and Florence Marie Beckman Bennett, born at Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania December 30, 1933, Rev Clarence Andrews
Bennett, Susanne Mary, April 21, 1935, Glenn Ferris and Florence Marie Beckman Bennett, born on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania November 19, 1934, Rev Clarence Andrews (Mrs. Alfred James Sagrati)
Bennett, Very D, November 30, 1951, Davis Dimock and Cornelia Very Bennett, born in Stevens Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania June 17, 1976, Rev William Reid
* Historian’s note: Very never became a member of the church. He passed away in September 6, 1952.
Benscoter, Amber Lynn, May 12, 1991, Duane Benscoter and Tammy Reider, born in Kingston, Pennsylvania June 18, 1990, Rev William Nelson
Benscoter, Rebecca Jean, May 12, 1991, Duane Benscoter and Tammy Reider, born in Kingston, Pennsylvania June 30, 1988, Rev William Nelson
Birdsall, Noah Alan, November 9, 2001, Lenny and Jenella Ruth Ryan Birdsall, born in the Towanda Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pennsylvania September 19, 20001, Rev Bill Nelson, god parents Doug and Tina Kelley
Brink, Arthur Avery, April 17, 1938, Aubrey and Tessie M Brink, born September 5, 1905, Rev Clarence Andrews
*Historian’s note: Arthur died March 5, 1979 and his wife Grace Smales born February 5, 1907 died December 29, 1998.
Brink, Gene Arthur, December 28, 1937, Arthur and Grace Smales Brink, born December 28, 1939, Rev Clarence Andrews One record book records in error he was born December 28, 1939.
Brink, Mollie Ada, April 17, 1938, Arthur and Grace Smales Brink, born June 2, 1935, Rev Clarence Andrews (Mrs. Richard Johnson)
Brotzman, Amey Sue, April 18, 1976, Alan Eugene and Beverly Carol Sutton Brotzman, born May 27, 1974 at Towanda, Pennsylvania, Rev Al B Jayne (Mrs. John Johnson)
* Brotzman, Amanda Louise, April 18, 1976, Francis Dale and Carol Ann Hoose Brotzman, born June 14, 1974 at Towanda, Pennsylvania, Rev Al B Jayne (Mrs. Kevin Barrett Kingsbury)
Brotzman, Alan Eugene, February 17, 1957, Francis Arthur and Jeanette Amanda Salsman Brotzman, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania November 5, 1953, Rev William Reid
Brotzman, Bryce Clark, June 28, 1938, James Clark and Florence Ruth Sink Brotzman, born in Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania February 17, 1930, Rev Deloss Smith
* Brotzman, Carol Ann Hoose, April 5, 1979, Charles Frederick and Mildred Louise Shefler Hoose, born in Waverly, New York March 21, 1954, Rev Raymond VanStone (Mrs. Francis Dale Brotzman) the congregation was her sponsor.
Brotzman, Dennis James, February 17, 1957, Francis Arthur and Jeanette Amanda Salsman Brotzman, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania February 17, 1955, Rev William Reid
Brotzman, Dennis James, April 10, 1983, Dennis James and Dorothy Ann Jacobus Brotzman, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania August 12, 1982, Rev Richard West
* Brotzman, Francis Arthur, February 17, 1957, James Clark and Florence Ruth sink Brotzman, born at West Auburn, Pennsylvania September 6, 1920, Rev William Reid
* Francis Charles Brotzman, April 18, 1976, Francis Dale and Carol Ann Hoose Brotzman, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania November 5, 1975, Rev Al B Jayne
* Brotzman, Francis Dale, May 6, 1951, Francis Arthur and Jeanette Amanda Salsman Brotzman, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania November 20, 1948, Rev William Reid
* Brotzman, Jeanette Amanda Salsman, February 17, 1957, born on Indian Hill, Pennsylvania January 27, 1925, Rev William Reid (Mrs. Francis Arthur Brotzman)
* Mary Ellen Brotzman, December 18, 1977, Francis Dale and Carol Ann Hoose Brotzman, born at Towanda, Pennsylvania October 1, 1977, Rev Raymond VanStone
* Brotzman, Mearl Clara, July 2, 1933, James Clark and Florence Ruth sink Brotzman, born at West Auburn, Pennsylvania November 1, 1918, Rev Clarence Andrews (Mrs. Leonard Brink)
* Brotzman, Norma Jean, June 6, 1948, Francis Arthur and Jeanette Amanda Salsman Brotzman, born at Beaver Meadows January 19, 1947, Rev G L Brown (Mrs. Gerald Edward Ahlbrandt)
*Brotzman, Pearl Grace, July 2, 1933, James Clark and Florence Ruth Sink Brotzman, born at West Auburn, Pennsylvania November 11, 1918, Rev Clarence Andrews (Mrs. Cecil Kenneth Repsher)
Brotzman, Randy Lee, April 15, 1962, Francis Arthur and Jeanette Amanda Salsman Brotzman, born at Meshoppen, Pennsylvania November 28, 1960, Rev Darreld Shoop
* Brotzman, Ray Elwood, June 6, 1948, Francis Arthur and Jeanette Amanda Salsman Brotzman, born at Towanda, Pennsylvania May 31, 1944, Rev G L Brown
Brotzman, Ruth Anna, June 28, 1938, James Clark and Florence Ruth Sink Brotzman, born at Sayre, Pennsylvania March 11, 1928, Rev DeLoss Smith
Brotzman, Sue Marie, April 15, 1962, Francis Arthur and Jeanette Amanda Salsman Brotzman, born at Meshoppen, Pennsylvania (Mrs. Rick Teeter)
* Brown, Anna Marie Steele, April 15, 1979, Richard DeKalb and Almeda Helen Ellsworth Steele, born in Utica, New York April 4, 1958, Rev. Raymond VanStone
Brown, Augustus James, April 16, 2005, Eric M and Hilary Shawn McLaughlin Brown, born January 23, 2004 at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton, PA. Rev William Nelson
Brown, Daisy Ann, March 24, 1991, Victor and Anna Marie Steele Brown, October 23, 1981, Rev William Nelson
Brown, Kala Marlene, October 30, 1988, Bradley Allen Ostrander Brown and Elizabeth Ann Heft, born at Towanda, Pennsylvania June 9, 1988, Rev Margaret Reid
Brown, Tammy Lynn, August 1977, Victor James and Anna Marie Steele Brown, born July 1, 1977, Rev Raymond VanStone
Brown, Victor James Jr., April 15, 1979, Victor James and Ana Marie Steele Brown, born in Montrose, Pennsylvania April 30, 1978, Rev VanStone, Godmother Mrs. Jenella Ryan
Burgess, Elizabeth Catherine, April 12, 1992, Edward and LeAnn Whipple Burgess, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania August 28, 1991, Rev William Nelson
Burgess, Florence Champion, July 3, 1993, Judson and Alice Lewis Champion, born at Forkston, Pennsylvania July 17, 1917, Rev William Nelson (Mrs. Nelson “Timber” Burgess)
Burton, Colin James, November 11, 1995, Christopher Thomas Burton and Shana Lynn Baldwin, born at Montrose, Pennsylvania December 23, 1990, Rev William Nelson, Godmother, Peggy Ann Konrad and Godfather Jason Donald Jones
* Button, Alma Dean Baker, December 25, 1977, Walter Brewer and Ada Palestine Hill Baker, born in Boaz, Alabama June 13, 1921, Rev Raymond VanStone, (Mrs. Herbert Keith Button), The congregation was her sponsor.
* Button, Herbert Keith, December 25, 1977, Glenn Lester and Emma Jean lance Button, born at Springville, Pennsylvania June 29, 1919, Rev Raymond VanStone, The congregation was his sponsor.
Camp, Cheyanna Marie, March 27, 1994, David E and Deborah Kay Fassett Camp, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania September 10, 1993, Rev William Nelson
Camp, Christopher David, May 30, 1993, David E and Deborah Kay Fassett Camp, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania December 16, 1991, Rev William Nelson
Camp, Cody Edward, February 3, 1991, David E and Deborah Kay Fassett Camp, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania March 1, 1990, Rev William Nelson
Campbell, Alex Paul, July 15, 1990, Lynn Gene and Candy R Benscoter Campbell, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania June 13, 1990, Rev Ed Simmons
* Campbell, Amber Kay, July 15, 1990, Randy Lee and Sandra Kay Benscoter Campbell, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania September 20, 1984, Rev Ed Simmons
Campbell, Erick, July 12, 1998, Ricky Arden and Robin Davis Campbell, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania December 1, 1993, Rev William Nelson
*Campbell, Greg Lee, July 15, 1990, Randy Lee and Sandra Kay Benscoter Campbell, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania October 1, 1991, Rev Ed Simmons
Campbell, Lynn Gene, April 15, 1962, Arden Seymour and Norma Jean Sharer Campbell, born at Montrose, Pennsylvania December 9, 1961, Rev Darreld Shoop
Campbell, Randy Lee, May 22, 1959, Arden Seymour and Norma Jean Sharer, born at Montrose, Pennsylvania September 8, 1957, Rev Bossert
Campbell, Ricky Arden, May 22, 1959, Arden Seymour and Norma Jean Sharer, born at Montrose, Pennsylvania July 28, 1958, Rev Bossert
Campbell, Riley Lynn, July 12, 1998, Ricky Arden and Robin Davis Campbell, born at Towanda, Pennsylvania April 27, 1998, Rev William Nelson
Canfield, Frederick (Jr. maybe), baptism date March 21, 1933, Frederick Canfield maybe the father. The book records “LeRaysville Congregational Junior” where the fathers name is to be listed. Where the mothers name is to appear is “received by letter”, There is a date March 21, 1933 recorded under birth date, Rev Clarence Andrew recorded this information. Frederick was enrolled for instruction in 1933 and received for membership June 4, 1934 but not here. It records transferred to the LeRaysville Congregational Church. He was certainly not an infant being baptized. He is not on any of our numerous membership lists, however he is listed as completing membership classes on the 1924 book page 32 and 33. That book records his preparatory membership completed June 4, 1934, and records his transfer to the LeRaysville Congregational Church. So much for the confusion of Frederick Canfield!
* Carter, Joel G, October 4, 1914, John H and Sarah G Carter , born at Montrose, Pennsylvania, Rev A E Potter, Rush Church records
* Clapper, Betty Mae, July 22, 1928, Clifford and Helen Brown Clapper, born at Auburn, Pennsylvania march 24, 1926, Rev Harry M Savercool (Mrs. H Olin Wootton)
Clapper, Blanche Marie, July 22, 1928, Orell DeWitt and Lena Hulda Smith Clapper, born at Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania May 28, 1926, Rev Harry M Savercool
* Clapper, Clifford S, Orell DeWitt and Lena Hulda Smith Clapper, born on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania August 29,1904. This is a family record given to me by Daniel O Clapper, his brother. Orell’s baptism has not been found recorded in church records yet.
* Clapper, Daniel Sr., Orell DeWitt and Lena Hulda Smith Clapper, born on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania August 9, 1907. This is a family record given to me by Daniel O Clapper. His baptism date has not yet been located.
* Historian’s note: Daniel O Clapper relayed to me in a conversation about 1995 the following information. Clifford Clapper, Glenn Bennett, and himself were baptized probably in their late teens or early twenties together. The time was sometimes in the 1920’s. There is no ledger available to verify this yet.
Clapper, Daniel Alex, October 89, 1995, Jerry Wade and Tina Marie Tenesco Clapper, born at Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania August 30, 1995, Rev William Nelson
* Clapper, Daniel, Orell Jr., April 21, 1935, Daniel Orell and Sylvia Josephine Repsher Clapper, born on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania April 17, 1933, Rev Clarence Andrews
Clapper, Dennis Ray, June 6, 1948, Daniel Orell and Sylvia Josephine Repsher Clapper, on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania September 7, 1943, Rev DeLoss Smith
Clapper, Donna Marie, April 17, 1938, Daniel Orell and Sylvia Josephine Repsher Clapper, born on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania January 17, 1938, Rev Deloss Smith, (Mrs. Kenneth E Adams (widowed), Mrs. Walter Steven Harvey)
* Clapper, Douglas Frank, April 21, 1935, Daniel Orell and Sylvia Josephine Repsher Clapper, born on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania July 17, 1934, Rev Deloss Smith
* Clapper, Ernest R, Ernie recorded per conversation in 1995,”I was baptized as a little squirt at Beaver Meadows”. He was born on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania October 14, 1905. There is no official church record yet to verify this.
* Clapper, Helen Brown, May 10, 1931, Frank and Lucy Coolbaugh Clapper, born at LeRaysville, Pennsylvania June 26, 1906, Rev Harry M Savercool (Mrs. Clifford S Clapper)
Clapper, Isilda Neta, August 9, 1903, Daniel and Estella Place Clapper, born at Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania May 31, 1886. This was a family record of Rev Ruth Carter Breitweiser until Rush Church records were found. Isilda was her mother. Rev A E Potter, Rush Church records (Mrs. Bruce Carter)
Clapper, Jerry Wade, June 11, 1967, Daniel and Rita Stine Clapper Jr., March 11, 1964, Rev William Lewis
* Clapper, Joan Marie, August 4, 1968, Douglas Frank and Virginia Kelley Clapper, born at Towanda, Pennsylvania October 31, 1966, Rev James C Valentine (Mrs. Daniel DeGaramo)
Clapper, Lyle David, June 28, 1938, Clifford S and Helen Brown Clapper, born at Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania October 1, 1937, Rev DeLoss S Smith
* Clapper, Madge LaRay, June 6, 1948, Daniel O and Sylvia Josephine Repsher Clapper, born at Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania June 27, 1941, Rev Gladstone Brown (Mrs. William Kershner)
Clapper, Marjorie Louise, Clifford and Helen Brown Clapper, born on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania December 8, 1927, Rev Harry M Savercool (Mrs. Elwin Edwards, Mrs. Charles Brewer)
Clapper, Shelly Ann, August 4, 1968, Douglas Frank and Virginia Kelley Clapper, born March 3, 1963, Rev James Valentine (Mrs. William Ferguson, Mrs. Michael Ciprich)
* Clapper, Verna Jennie, Verna records she was baptized at Beaver Meadows about age 3 years. There are no church records to verify this. Orell DeWitt and Lena Hulda Smith Clapper, born on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania January 12, 1918, (Mrs. Charles McMicken, Mrs. Myron Davis)
* Clapper, Vicki Ann, April 2, 1961, Douglas Frank and Virginia Kelley Clapper, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania April 15, 1960 (Mrs. Richard Gerald Ellis) Vicki became the Minsiter at Beaver Meadows in July 2013
Cobb, Anna Rose, April 17, 1938, Llewellyn and Angeline Sharer, born August 5,1916, Rev Clarence Andrews (Mrs. Harry K Cobb)
Cobb, Gary R, June 6, 1948, Raymond and Ethel Wootton Cobb, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania April 17, 1945, Rev Gladstone Brown
Cobb, Janice Ruth, April 17, 1938, Harry and Anna Sharer Cobb, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania, Rev Clarence Andrews
Cobb, Vivian Rae, June 6, 1948, Raymond and Ethel Wootton Cobb, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania June 10, 1943, Rev Gladstone Brown
Crider, Christopher Alvin Lee Jr., October 8, 1989, Christopher Alvin Lee and Bridgette JoAnn Perfetti Crider Sr., born July 1, 1988 in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, Rev Ed Simmons, These are family records not recorded by Rev Simons. Godparents Benjamin and Peggy Visavati
Crisman, Dillon, April 25, 1993, Hal and Marcha Crisman, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania November 26, 1986, Rev William Nelson
Crisman, Luke, April 25, 1993, Hal and Marcha Crisman, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania September 7, 1983, Rev William Nelson
Crisman, Marcha, April 25, 1993, Celine Hampsey Lott, birth information not available. Rev William Nelson
Crisman, Michelle, April 25, 1993, Hal and Marcha Crisman, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania March 5, 1981, Rev William Nelson
Culver, James, October 14, 1914, James Jarvis and Catherine E Potter Culver, born at Beaver Meadows May 17, 1840, Rev A E Potter, Rush Church records
* Culver, Rose, The Quarterly Conference Records record she was baptized in 1877, James Jarvis and Catherine Potter Culver, born at Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania April 5, 1871, Rev Gaylord Jacobs (Mrs. Elisha Brotzman)
Davis, Treg, April 25, 1993, Eileen Lott, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania January 1, 1989, Rev William Nelson
* DeGaramo, Daniel, May 30, 1993, Gordon John and Mary Jean Hesler DeGaramo, April 1, 1962, Rev William Nelson
DeGaramo, David Anthony, December 29, 1996, Daniel and Joan Marie Clapper DeGaramo, born Sayre, Pennsylvania October 23, 1996, Rev William Nelson
DeGaramo, Mitchell Preston, October 6, 2002, Daniel and Joan Marie Clapper DeGaramo, born at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pennsylvania April 11, 2002, Rev William Nelson
Donahue, Dorothy Delaphaine, November 8, 1942, Robert Patrick and Beatrice Woodruff Donahue, born in Sayre, Pennsylvania April 7, 1941, Rev Arthur B Mayo
Ellis, Eric Baker, July 19, 1987, Clayton Warren and Judith Marcia Button Ellis, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania July 12, 1973, Rev Margaret Reid
Ellis, Erin Button, July 19, 1987, Clayton Warren and Judith Marcia Button Ellis, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania July 12, 1973, Rev Margaret Reid
* Ellis, Jessi Marie, October 16, 1988, Richard Gerald and Vicki Ann Clapper Ellis, born in Sayre, Pennsylvania July 4, 1990, Rev William Nelson
Ellis, Jordan Douglas, February 3, 1991, Richard Gerald and Vicki Ann Clapper Ellis, born in Sayre, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
Ellis, Marcia Linda, July 19, 1987, Clayton and Judith Marcia Button Ellis, born in Sayre, Pennsylvania February 18, 1986, Rev Margaret Reid
Edwards, Barbara Ellen, June 6, 1948, Elwin H and Marjorie Clapper Edwards, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania March 19, 1948, Rev Margaret Reid (Mrs. Leon Harris)
Fancher, (Shatinsky) Fontayne Danielle, April 15, 1979, Jonathan Fancher and Katherine Garris Fancher, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania July 30, 1974, Rev Raymond VanStone (Mrs. Kevin Armitage)
* Fassett, Caroline Lutechie, June 9, 1940, Olin Edward and Helen Mae Hawley Fassett, born in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County December 30, 1934, Rev Deloss Smith (Mrs. James Sherwood, Mrs. James Goodwin, Mrs. Charles Ellsworth)
* Fassett, Darrell Duane, April 2, 1961, Morris Purl and Charlotte Ann Repsher Fassett, February 15, 1968, Rev James C Valentine
* Fassett, Deborah Kay, August 4, 1968, Morris Purl and Charlotte Ann Fassett, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania February 15, 1968, Rev James C Valentine (Mrs. David Camp)
* Fassett, Diane Marie, February 2, 1957, Morris Purl and Charlotte Ann Repsher Fassett, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, Rev William Reid (Mrs. Brian Bennett)
Fassett, Dustin Edward, February 3, 1991, Darrell and Tammy Sands Fassett, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania June 16, 1985, Rev William Nelson
* Fassett, Helen Beatrice, June 9, 1940, adopted daughter of Olin Edward and Helen Mae Hawley Fassett, born in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania the natural daughter of George Anthony and Leonora Alpharetta Bell Marcy, the family bible records she was born September 19, 1925, Rev Deloss Smith (Mrs. James Whitney, Mrs. James Wimberly)
* Fassett, Jeanette Eltheda, April 9, 1950, Olin Edward and Helen Mae Hawley Fassett, born at Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania November 4, 1939, Rev Gladstone Brown (Mrs. Albert Shoemaker)
* Fassett, Morris Purl, June 9, 1940, Olin Edward and Helen Mae Hawley Fassett, born in Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania December 5, 1928, Rev DeLoss Smith
* Fassett, Wanda Edna, June 9, 1940, Olin Edward and Helen Mae Hawley Fassett, born in Auburn Township, Pennsylvania on March 22, 1932, Rev Deloss Smith
Fitzgerald, Lynn R Burgess, July 3, 1933, Nelson and Florence Champion Burgess, born June 20, 1946, Rev William Nelson
Fletcher, Jessi Sue, July 19, 1987, Ronald Thomas and Kelli Dean Button Fletcher, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania February 27, 1980, Rev Margaret Reid
Fletcher, Lucas, July 19, 1987, Ronald Thomas and Kelli Dean Button Fletcher, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania February 27, 1980, Rev Margaret Reid
Gruver, Lillian Josephine, June 2, 1926, Elmer and Alice Howe Gruver, born in Parsons, Pennsylvania January 24, 1926, Rev Harry M Savercool (There is a note that records “removed from community”.)
Gumper, Evan M, June 4, 1994, David and Kelly Gumper, born July 1, 1993, Rev William Nelson
Harlan, Emily K, June 4, 1994, David and Kerry Doolittle Harlan, born in New Jersey December 28, 1993, Rev William Nelson
Harlan, Emory, June 24, 2001, David and Kerry Doolittle Harlan, born August 23, 2000 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
Harvey, Carissa Ann Hartshaw, March 24, 2002, Gary and Kathi Fassett Hartshaw, January 23, 1979 Johnson City, New York, Rev William Nelson, (Mrs. Thomas Harvey), (grandaughter to Joyce Hick Sharer)
Harvey Christian Thomas, March 24, 2002, Thomas Andrew and Carissa Ann Hartshaw Harvey, born November 3, 2000 Mercy Hospital, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson,
Harvey, Gina Marie, April 2, 1961, Walter Steven and Donna Marie Clapper Harvey, born in Montrose, Pennsylvania March 6, 1961, Rev Darreld Shoop. (Mrs. Timothy Winter, Mrs. Button, Mrs. Darrell Salsman) (Twin to Julie Ann)
Harvey, Julie Ann, April 2, 1961, Walter Steven and Donna Marie Clapper Harvey, born in Montrose, Pennsylvania March 6, 1961, Rev Darreld Shoop, (Mrs. Anthony Salsman, Mrs. Ronald Millard, Mrs. Richard Bishop) (twin to Gina Marie)
Harvey, Lena Lee, April 15, 1962, Walter Steven and Donna Marie Clapper Harvey, born in Montrose, Pennsylvania February 14, 1962, Rev Darreld Shoop (Mrs. Tim Ferguson, Mrs. Anthony Scott Newhart)
Harvey, Michael Jason, December 18, 1977, Walter Steven and Donna Marie Clapper Harvey, born in Montrose, Pennsylvania January 10, 1977, Rev Raymond VanStone (sponsors Lena Harvey and Steve Adams)
* Herman, Richard DeWayne, November 1, 1987, Carlton Alford and Beatrice Mae Barrows Herman, born in Rushville, Pennsylvania arch 19, 1950, Rev Margaret Reid
Hill, Amy Kathleen, July 26, 1987, Robert Michael and Mary Louise Hill, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 30, 1987, Rev Margaret Reid
Hons, Brittany Michelle, March 15, 1998, Russell and Crystal Repsher Hons, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania July 17, 1997, Rev William Nelson
Hottle, Jacob Tyler, March 23, 1997, Lynn Hottle and Heather Demarest, born in Binghamton, New York June 27, 1996, Rev William Nelson
Hutchinson, Royce, April 25, 1993, Eileen Lott, born in Batavia, New York October 21, 1991, Rev William Nelson
Jayne, Christopher R, April 8, 2001, Frantz and Dawn Catherine Hartman Jayne, born January 11, 1987 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
Jayne, Jessica L, April 8, 2001, Frantz and Dawn Catherine Hartman Jayne, born January 13, 1992 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
Jayne, Michael F, April 8, 2001, Frantz and Dawn Catherine Hartman Jayne, born August 10, 1988 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
Jayne, Sarah D, April 8, 2001, Frantz and Dawn Catherine Hartman Jayne, born September 13, 1989 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
Jayne, Timothy, April 8, 2001, Frantz and Dawn Catherine Hartman Jayne, August 16, 1985 Tyler Memorial Hospital Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
* Historian’s note: The grandmother Lillian Wilcox Jayne, widow of Robert Jayne, is raising the following children baptized above: Jessica, Michael, Sarah, Timothy, and Christopher.
Kamarauskas, Lacey Lynn, May 12, 2002, Shana Lynn Baldwin and Franklin Kamarauskas Jr. born (need date about 1999) in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
Kamarauskas, Nikki Ann, November 19, 1995, Shana Lynn Baldwin and Franklin Kamarauskas, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania March 30, 1994, Rev William Nelson
Kelley, Pamela Rene, April 8, 2001, Monte Allen and Tari Kim Weiscarver Kelley, born July 8, 1997 in Towanda, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
Kelley, Timothy Allen, April 8, 2001, Monte Allen and Tari Kim Weiscarver Kelley, born November 20, 1995 at Towanda, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
* Kelley, Virginia Mae, November 30, 1952, Roy and Frances Ham Kelley, born in Lawton, Pennsylvania on April 20, 1937, Rev William Reid (Mrs. Douglas Frank Clapper)
Kershner, Daniel William, October 1, 1972, William A and Madge LaRay Clapper Kershner, born in Montrose, Pennsylvania June 3, 1970, rev Al B Jayne
Kershner, Kristine LaRay, October 1, 1972, William A and Madge LaRay Clapper Kershner, born in Montrose, Pennsylvania April 11, 1965, Rev Al B Jayne
Kingsbury, Alexander Nicholas, September 20, 1997, Kevin Barrett and Amanda Louise Brotzman Kingsbury, born at WINN Army Hospital, Fort Stewart, Georgia, Rev William Nelson (God parents Bobby Finn and Mary Ellen Brotzman)
* Historian’s note: This was a special Saturday baptism due to the absence of Rev Bill on the following Sunday. The child’s father Kevin was leaving for Korea in service of his country.
Kupcha, Nicole Marie Ann, November 27, 1988, Paul Miller and Jennifer Kupcha, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania February 26, 1988, Rev Margaret Reid
Lott, Eileen, April 25, 1993, Celine Lott, no birth data available, Rev William Nelson
* Historian’s note: The Lott family baptisms recorded in this book on April 25th were private baptisms at the church conducted by Rev William Nelson.
Lott, Robert, April 25, 1993, Celine Lott, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania July 26, 1962, Rev William Nelson
Lownes, Stephanie D., February 3, 1991, Ronald T and Sandra Lownes Fletcher, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 2, 1977, Rev William Nelson
MacNelley, Jaedon Kathryn, November 9, 2001, Eric Wayne and Jamie Lynn Crawford MacNelley, born in the Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania May 30, 2001, Rev Bill Nelson
MacNelley, Mrs Jamie Lynn Crawford MacNelley, November 9, 2001, Lewis Preston and Kathy Dale Repsher Crawford, born in the Tyler Memorial Hospital Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania August 18, 1975, Rev Bill Nelson (Mrs. Wayne Eric (Skeeter) MacNelley)
MacNelley, Jalynn Nicole, November 9, 2001, Eric Wayne and Jamie Lynn Crawford MacNelley, born in the Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania September 9, 1995, Rev Bill Nelson
* Marbaker, Ella Virginia, Oct 2, 1927, born on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania in June 1, 1909, Miles B and Mae Brown Marbaker, Rev Harry Savercool (Mrs. Sereno Chaffee)
McCormick, possibly John McCormick, baptized April 9, 1950, Rev Gladstone Brown
* Historian’s Note: These are family records of Thelma Manning.
McCormick, Gladys Adah Smales, November 28, 1954, Fred E and Rosa Thomas Smales, born in Springville, Pennsylvania January 27, 1902, Rev William Reid (the second Mrs. John Howard McCormick, however it looks like she was the first Mrs Walter Pennay. John McCormick’s first wife Myra Elizabeth married him second)
* McCormick, Myra Elizabeth, May 10, 1931, born in Pennsylvania April 2, 1901, Rev Harry M Savercool (the first Mrs. John Howard McCormick)
McGee, Daniel James, November 30, 2003, Peter Joseph III and Donica Ray Hayes McGee, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania July 1, 2003, Rev William Nelson
* McGee, Donica Ray Hayes, November 30, 2003, Julie Hayes and Don Heywood, born in Denver Colorado September 3, 1972, Rev William Nelson (Mrs. Peter Joseph McGee 3rd)
McGee, Peter Joseph IV, June 16, 1996, Peter Joseph III and Donica Ray Hayes McGee, born in Binghamton, New York December 24, 1996, Rev William Nelson
* McLaughlin, Hilary Shawn, December 18, 1977, Nicholas Jack and Susan Kay Button McLaughlin, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania December 1, 1976, Rev Raymond VanStone (sponsor Mrs. Ruth Culver)
McLaughlin, Liza Kelli, December 18, 1977, Nicholas Jack and Susan Kay Button McLaughlin, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania December 10, 1972, Rev Raymond VanStone, (Sponsor Mrs. Ruth Culver)
* McLaughlin, Susan Kay Button, April 15, 1969, Herbert Keith and Alma Dean Baker Button, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania October 29, 1951, Rev Raymond VanStone, (Mrs. Nick McLaughlin, Mrs. Thomas Beitel)
Millard, Jeffery Adam, April 15, 1979, Leslie H and Linda Button Millard, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania January 7, 1968, Rev Raymond VanStone
Moore, Dylan Thomas, May 12, 2002, Thomas and Cynthia Moore, born at Saint Luke’s Hospital, New York City, New York January 8, 1994, Rev William Nelson
Moore, Victoria Elaine, May 12, 2002, Thomas and Cynthia Moore, born at Tyler Hospital, Tunkhannock, PA August 16, 1997, Rev William Nelson
* Newton, Douglas Alan, April 10, 1977, Walter and Doris Jean Wells Newton, October 27, 1954, Rev Raymond VanStone (the congregation served as the witnesses)
Otis, Timothy Charles, November 17, 1968, Thomas Edward and Tolise Jane Pickett Otis, August 18, 1967, Rev James Valentine, (Godmother Sharon Newberry)
Otto, Shane Douglas, September 20, 1998, Douglas and Catherine Melham Otto, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson (Godmother Lorraine Brewer)
* Overfield, Debra J. February 3, 1991, Wilmer A Lownes and Ida R Slack Rudock, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania January 24, 1957, Rev William Nelson (Mrs. Overfield)
Perfetti, McKala D, July 9, 2000, Gina Perfetti Olshan and Michael Newhart, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania December 10, 1999, Rev William Nelson (twin to McKenzie)
Perfetti, McKenzie J, July 9, 2000, Gina Perfetti Olshan and Michael Newhart, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania December 0, 1999, Rev William Nelson (twin to McKala)
Pickett, Charlene Euna, June 29, 1952, Eldred Marcus and Margaret Elizabeth VanGordon Pickett, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania September 30, 1951, Rev William Reid (Mrs. Gary Forker, Mrs. John Smith)
Pickett, Clyde, Born at home in Stevens Township in 1918, his baptism was verified by his sister Evelin Pickett Stalford in 1995, Harry Jacob and Euna Wootton Pickett
* Pickett, Eldred Marcus, November 13, 1921, Harry J and Euna Wootton Pickett, born at home in Stevens Township March 13, 1920, Rev Wilson Treible
* Pickett, Evelin, Born at home in Stevens Township, April 24, 1910, Evelin verifies she was baptized at the Beaver Meadows Church. Harry Jacob and Euna Wootton Pickett (Mrs. Henry Pawling Stalford)
* Pickett, Gwendolyn Margaret, June 24, 1951, Eldred Marcus and Margaret Elizabeth
VanGordon Pickett, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania November 27, 1948, Rev William Reid
* Pickett, James Eldred (Marcus), November 17, 1968, Eldred Marcus and Margaret Elizabeth VanGordon Pickett, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania March 13, 1968, Rev James Valentine, (Godmother Jenella Ryan)
Proof, Cathy M, March 24, 1991, Timothy S and Connie Fassett Proof, born in Montrose, Pennsylvania July 30, 1980, Rev William Nelson, (Mrs. Dennis Brotzman Jr.)
Proof, Konnie, March 24, 1991, Timothy S and Connie Fassett, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania September 5, 1981, Rev William Nelson
Proof, Michelle Charlene, March 29, 1991, Charles and Shirley Sands Proof, born November 1962, Rev Norman Kase
Proof, Tina Denise, September 26, 1965, Charles and Shirley Sands Proof, no birth information available, Rev Norman Kase
* Repsher, Beverly Marie, March 6, 1945, Cecil Kenneth and Pearl Grace Brotzman Repsher, born in Skinners Eddy, Pennsylvania September 2, 1939, Rev Clarence Andrews (Mrs. Paul Arthur, Mrs. Henry Stanton)
* Repsher, Charlotte Ann, April 17, 1938, Cecil Kenneth and Pearl Grace Brotzman Repsher, born in Skinners Eddy, Pennsylvania July 10, 1937, Rev Clarence Andrews (Mrs. Morris Purl Fassett)
Repsher, Colton James, April 8, 2001, Milton Harry and Debra Morehouse Connely Repsher, born September 6, 2000 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Binghamton, New York, Rev William Nelson
Repsher, Kathy Dale, November 29, 1953, Cecil Kenneth and Pearl Grace Brotzman Repsher, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania August 31, 1953, Rev William Reid (Mrs. Lewis Crawford Jr., Mrs. Marvin Teetsel)
Repsher, Denise Marie, April 18, 1976, Leland A and Sharon A Whitmiller Repsher, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania July 27, 1975, Rev Al B Jayne
* Repsher, Leland Arthur, March 6, 1945, Cecil Kenneth and Pearl Grace Brotzman Repsher, born in Laceyville, Pennsylvania November 28, 1941, Rev George L Sweet
Repsher, Melissa Ann, September 26, 1965, Roger and Donna Sands Repsher, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania June 19, 1965, Rev Norman Kase (Her birth date comes from the Wilson Genealogy) (Mrs. Terril Forgy)
Repsher, Hunter Milton, November 17, 2002, Milton Harry and Tracey Finney Repsher, born in Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, New York November 18, 1996, Rev William Nelson
Ritter, Colby J, September 6, 1998, Edward T Ritter and Krisalyn Shatinsky, born March 8, 1998, Rev William Nelson, (Godparents were Danielle Shatinsky and Gary?)
Ryan, Danielle Leigh, August 3, 1988, William James and Julie Kathleen Ryan, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania July 26, 1987, Rev Margaret Reid
Ryan, Eugene Joseph, April 6, 1952, George Monroe and Jenella Ruth Garris Ryan, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania January 6, 1951, Rev William Reid
Ryan, George Albert, April 3, 1955, George Monroe and Jenella Ruth Garris Ryan, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania February 8, 1955, Rev William Reid
Ryan, Kathryn Nina, April 2, 1961, George Monroe and Jenella Ruth Garris Ryan, born in Sayre, Pennsylvania January 6, 1960, Rev Darreld Shoop (Mrs. Robert Sands)
Ryan, Kimber Kathleen, January 1, 1989, William James and Julie Kathleen Ryan, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania June 13, 1988, Rev Margaret Reid
* Ryan, Loretta Mae, April 6, 1952, George Monroe and Jenella Ruth Garris Ryan, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania October 17, 1949, Rev William Reid (Mrs. Donald Duane Wilson)
Ryan, Thomas Denton, November 17, 1968, George Monroe and Jenella Ruth Garris Ryan, born July 1, 1963, Rev James Valentine
Ryan, William James, April 2, 1961, George Monroe and Jenella Ruth Garris Ryan, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania September 4, 1967, Rev Darreld Shoop
* Sandor, Ellen May Slater, December 12, 1954, Earl Dewey and Laura Evelyn Alexander Slater, born in Towanda Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania June 26, 1928, Rev William Reid (Mrs. Sandor)
Sands, Bobbie Jo, November 23, 1986, Robert and Kathryn Nina Ryan Sands Jr., born July 4, 1985, Rev Margaret Reid (Godparents Tom Ryan and Alice Sands)(Mrs. Luke Stout)
* Sands, (Ryan), Jenella Ruth, June 28, 1981, Robert and Kathryn Nina Ryan Sands Jr., born in Towanda, Pennsylvania September 8, 1979, Rev Ruth Breitwiser (Mrs. Lenny Birdsall, special friend of Edon Babcock, special friend of Matthew Bowen)
Sands, Sabrina Mae, June 28, 1981, Robert and Kathryn Nina Ryan Sands, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania March 29, 1981, Rev Ruth Breitwiser
Sayman, Agnes Casselbury, March 24, 1991, John and Lydia Garris Casselbury, born in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania April 17, 1920, Rev William Nelson (Mrs. Roy Sayman)
* Sayman, Cindy L., March 24, 1991, Roy and Agnes Casselbury Sayman, born in New York City, New York July 29, 1959, Rev William Nelson (Mrs. George Albert “Pete” Ryan)
Sayman, Douglas, March 24, 1991, Cindy L Sayman, born in Binghamton, New York June 29, 1984, Rev William Nelson
* Sayman, Erica Marie, March 24, 1991, Cindy L Sayman, born in Binghamton, New York August 13, 1976, Rev William Nelson (Mrs. Bradley Hugo)
Sayman, Tanya, Cindy L Sayman, born in Binghamton, New York June 29, 1984, Rev William Nelson
* Sharer, Howard Arthur, June 28, 1938, Walter Henry and Mable Oreta Wootton Sharer, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania October 6, 1934, Rev DeLoss Smith
Sharer, Kenneth Ray, April 9, 1950, Walter Henry and Mable Oreta Wootton Sharer, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania August 23, 1949, Rev Gladstone Brown
* Sharer, Norma Jean, June 28, 1938, Walter Henry and Mable Oreta Wootton Sharer, born at Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania January 16, 1938, Rev DeLoss Smith* (Mrs. Arden Seymour Campbell)
*Sharer, Walter Ralph, June 28, 1938, Walter Henry and Mable Oreta Wootton Sharer, born Towanda, Pennsylvania April 8, 1933, Rev DeLoss Smith
* Sharer, Ronald Wootton, June 28, 1938, Walter Henry and Mable Oreta Wootton Sharer, born at Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania August 8, 1936, Rev DeLoss Smith
* Sharer, Ruth Elizabeth, July 22, 1928, Llewellyn and Angeline Corby Sharer, born in Pike Township June 9, 1909, Rev Harry M Savercool (Mrs. Wayne Cecil Bennett)
Shatinsky, James Christian, known as Jamie Garris or Jamie Searles on various record sources, April 15, 1979, James VanGordon and Katherine Ann Garris Shatinsky, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania July 30, 1971, Rev Raymond VanStone
* Shatinsky, Katherine Ann Garris, April 15, 1979, James Arthur and Odessa Goulsby Garris, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, Rev Raymond VanStone (Mrs. Steven Shatinsky, Mrs. Dan Siesring)
Shatinsky, Nicole, October 17, 1999, Chris Alan and Katherine (Lynn) Harris Shatinsky, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania December 29, 1988, Rev William Nelson
Shoemaker, Joseph, March 15, 1970, Albert and Jeanette Fassett Shoemaker, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania January 14, 1970, Rev James Valentine
Shook, Cindy Rose, April 3, 1955, Paul and Connie Marie Barber Shook, born in Sayre, Pennsylvania February 11, 1955, Rev William Reid (Mrs. Dale Farr)
* Shook, Judy Kay, June 24, 1951, Paul and Connie Marie Barber Shook, born on Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania January 18, 1951, Rev William Reid (Mrs. Allen Neiley, Mrs. Herlt, Mrs. Kenneth Higley)
Smith, Brandi Lee, John and Charlene Euna Pickett Smith, born in Scranton, Pennsylvania January 19, 1990, Rev William Nelson
Historian’s note: John Smith, the father of Brandi died about 1992.
Smith, Molly Dean, March 16, 2003, Donald and Liza Kelli McLaughlin Smith, born June 27, 2002, the Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
Smith, Nicholas Thorpe, June 10, 2001, Donald and Liza Kelli McLaughlin Smith, born August 4, 2000 the Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
* Smith, Sandra Leona, June 6, 1948, Ralph H and Louise A Smith, born in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania on April 14, 1941, Rev Gladstone Brown (Mrs. Robert Rosencrance)
* Historian’s note: From and obituary, I find Sandra was actually the daughter of Mary Leona Welch. This information verified by Nancy Smith Decker, the family historian.
* Sperry, Allen M, June 9, 1991, Michael and Kathy Donahue Sperry, born in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania December 13, 1987, Rev William Nelson
Stanton, Henry James, November 8, 1942, Ralph Layton and Vanona Woodruff Stanton, born in Sayre, Pennsylvania December 30, 1936, Rev Arthur Mayo
Stanton, Marion Jane, November 8, 1942, Ralph Layton and Vanona Woodruff Stanton, born in Sayre, Pennsylvania September 8, 1935, Rev Arthur Mayo (Mrs. Warren Falkrod)
Stanton, Patricia Elaine, November 8, 1942, Ralph Layton and Vanona Woodruff Stanton, born in Sayre, Pennsylvania august 15, 1932, Rev Arthur Mayo (Mrs. Robert Grimes)
* Stanton, Vanona Woodruff, April 17, 1955, Calvin and Adelia Frisbie Woodruff, born in Rush Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania January 1, 1917, Rev William Reid (Mrs. Ralph Layton Stanton, Mr. Dan Reidy)
Steele, Carl Thomas, December 19, 1976,Carl Jones and Anna Marie Steele Brown, born in Sayre, Pennsylvania April 29, 1973, Rev Raymond VanStone
Steele, (Brown) William Frederick, December 19, 1976, William Frederick Brown and Barbara Mae Steele, born in Sayre, Pennsylvania February 28, 1975, Rev Raymond VanStone
Stein, Martin Henry IV, April 15, 1979, Martin Henry and Judith Marcia Button Stein III, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania April 19, 1967, Rev Raymond VanStone
Sutton, Brett Allen, March 24, 1991, Calvin Douglas and Eleanor Anne Benscoter Sutton, born in Kingston, Pennsylvania September 18, 1986, Rev William Nelson
Trible, Alan Clyde, June 11, 1967, Clyde and Ellen “Marie” Grover Trible, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania March 11, 1964, Rev William Lewis
Historian’s note from his mother, Alan was born March 2, 1963.
Trible, Brian Dale, April 15, 1962, Clyde and Ellen “Marie” Grover Trible, born in Binghamton, New York June 8, 1959, Rev Darreld Shoop
Trible, Nancy Lorraine, April 15, 1962, Clyde and Ellen “Marie” Grover Trible, Nancy was born in an ambulance in Birchardville November 10, 1961, Pennsylvania on the way to a Binghamton, New York Hospital, Rev Darreld Shoop (Mrs. James Lynch, Mrs. W David Keeler)
Tucker, Andrew Jackson, June 8, 1999, Mechele Clapper and Jack B Tucker Jr. born in Monroe County, North Carolina March 26, 1999, Rev William Nelson
Voda, Dustin Robert, October 27, 1996, Robert A and Sandra Yurgatis Voda, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania August 15, 1996, Rev William Nelson
Voda, Marissa Leigh, October 17, 1999, Robert A and Sandra Yurgatis Voda, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania July 1, 1999, Rev William Nelson
Voda, Makayla Ashley, June 24, 2001, Robert A and Sandra Yurgatis Voda, born March 5, 2001 at the Towanda Memorial Hospital, Towanda, Pennsylvania, Rev William Nelson
* Voda, Robert A, February 3, 1991, Robert and Linda Kisner Voda Sr., born in Towanda, Pennsylvania September 16, 1968, Rev William Nelson
Walker, Danielle M, June 9, 1991, John and Edith Julia Mosher Walker, born at Towanda, Pennsylvania May 10, 1989, Rev William Nelson
Walker, Tashia M, June 9, 1991, John and Edith Julia Mosher Walker, born at Sayre, Pennsylvania April 30, 1991, Rev William Nelson
Watson, William, October 14, 1914, there is no family record, Rev A E Potter, Rush Church records
Whipple, Elias Leroy, June 9, 1940, Earl James and Myrtle Brotzman Whipple, born Jne 7, 1929, Rev DeLoss Smith
Whipple, Myrtle Brotzman, June 25, 1939, Anthony and Frances (Frankie) Overbaugh Brotzman, born in Transue, Pennsylvania October 12, 1895, Rev DeLoss Smith (Mrs. Earl James Whipple)
* Whitney, Carl Byrd, August 30, 1953, Bryce LeForest and Helen Ruth Hunsinger Whitney, born in Rush Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania June 8, 1928, Rev
William Reid
Whitney, Donna Mae, November 29, 1953, Carl Byrd and Marcella Lena Jayne Whitney, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania August 30, 1952, Rev William Reid (Mrs. Gary Marcho)
Whitney, Gary Carl, April 2, 1961, Carl Byrd and Marcella Lena Jayne Whitney, born in Montrose, Pennsylvania August 16, 1960, Rev Darreld Shoop
* Whitney, Inola, October 2, 1927, William H and Louella Pickett Whitney, born at Fowler Hill, Pennsylvania, Rev DeLoss Smith (Mrs. Harold John Miller)
* Whitney, Irene, June 25, 1939, Bryce and Helen Hunsinger Whitney, born at Fowler Hill, Pennsylvania May 3, 1922, Rev Deloss Smith (Mrs. Ralph Squires)
* Whitney, Katherine “Louise” Arey, February 17, 1957, Fred and Rachel Arey, born in Sugar Run, Pennsylvania on July 12, 1927, Rev William Reid (Mrs. Max Whitney)
Whitney, Kathy Jayne, April 2, 1961, Carl Byrd and Marcella Lena Jayne Whitney, born in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania on September 12,1954, Rev Darreld Shoop
Whitney, Larry Max, October 7, 1950, Max Beecher and Katherine Louise Arey Whitney,
* Whitney, Max Beecher, February 17, 1957, Bryce LeForrest and Helen Hunsinger Whitney, born in Rush Township on January 26, 1921, Rev William Reid
* Whitney, Sharon Ann, June 6, 1948, Max Beecher and Katherine Louise Arey Whitney, born in Sayre, Pennsylvania on February 14, 1947, Rev Gladstone Brown (Mrs. Corey Sickler)
Wilson, April Marie, October 15, 1978, Donald Duane and Loretta Mae Ryan Wilson, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania March 19, 1978, Rev Raymond VanStone (Mrs. Corey Wallace)
Wilson, Brenda Sue Ruth, April 14, 1974, Donald Duane and Loretta Mae Ruth Ryan Wilson, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania February 21, 1974, Rev Al B Jayne
Wilson, Connie Lynn, September 15, 1981, Donald Duane and Loretta Mae Ruth Ryan Wilson, born in Towanda, Pennsylvania August 15, 1981, Rev Ruth Breitweiser
Woodruff, Gary Lee, June 6, 1948, Carlton H and Blanche Marie Clapper Woodruff, born in Johnson City, New York November 16, 1947, Rev Gladstone Brown
Woodruff, Gertrude Marie, November 8, 192, Edward Cecil and Catherine Groover Woodruff, born in Thompson, Pennsylvania April 18, 1932, Rev Arthur Mayo
Woodruff, Larry Carl, June 6, 1948, Carlton H and Blanche Marie Clapper Woodruff, born in Johnson City, New York November 16, 1947 Rev Gladstone Brown
Woodruff, Mary Louisa, November 8, 1942, Edward Cecil and Catherine Groover Woodruff, born in Sayre, Pennsylvania September 26, 1934, Rev Arthur Mayo
Wootton, Gordon Lee, June 8, 1948, Elston O and Ina L Beeman Wootton, born at Towanda, Pennsylvania October 30, 1945, Rev Gladstone Brown
Wootton, Ethel, June 25, 1939, Harry Olin and Ina L Beeman Wootton, born at Clapper Hill, Pennsylvania no birth date recorded on the preparatory membership list where this information was recorded, Rev DeLoss Smith (Mrs. Raymond Cobb)
* Wootton, Euna L, December 2, 1951, Frank and Mable Gray Beeman, born in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania November 28, 1890, Rev William Reid (Mrs. Harry L Wootton)
* Wootton, Mable Oreta, July 22, 1928, Harry Olin and Ina L (Euna) Beeman Wootton, May 1, 1913, Rev Harry Savercool, (Mrs. Walter Sharer)
Yurgatis, Brian Joseph, February 3, 1991, Carl Vincent Joseph and Jeanne Arminta Hibbard Yurgatis, born in Montrose, Pennsylvania November 14, 1981, Rev William Nelson
* Yurgatis, Mary Ann, February 3, 1991, Carl Vincent Joseph and Jeanne Arminta Hibbard Yurgatis, born in Montrose, Pennsylvania July 14,1979, Rev William Nelson
* Historian’s note: I suspect that all the children of Norval and Lucy McLaud Bennett were baptized at the Beaver Meadows Church, no proof, just family hunches. The following children that were associated with Beaver Meadows: Wayne Bennett, and Mary Bennett Taylor.
Added 2016:
Beaver Meadows News Items Wyalusing Rocket , June 2, 2016
Sandy Campbell said Sunday’s service at the Beaver Meadows Church was wonderful and very moving. Pastor Vickie Ellis conducted the baptism of Chris, Delicia, Nadia, Abbi, Elli and Aliza Brown. (Baptisms May 29, 2016) Vickie Clapper Ellis was he presiding Lay speaker at the church at this time
Delicia Lee Jayne Brown born June 25, 1977 to LaDonna Cora Gray and Robert F. Jayne
Christopher C. Brown son of Woodrow William Brown and Hannalore Wenck Jayne
Children: Nadia Brown (about 2009), Ellianna (Ellie) Brown and her twin sister Abriella (Abbie) Brown August 25, 2010 and Aliza Jayne Brown August 31, 2012
MARRIAGES AND WEDDING VOWS AT BEAVER MEADOWS
* Rev James A Hudgins recorded in Rush Church records that he married in the church at Beaver Meadows 17 year old Miss Lillian Denson of Beaver Meadows and John Sterling of New York on December 25, 1909.
An * indicates that an actual church records exists. All the other marriages have been collected by myself Carol Brotzman in my quest to find missing church records.
* Historian’s note: There is an old legend here at Beaver Meadows that goes something like this: Doug and Ginny were the first couple to actually be married in the church many, many moons! It must be true; as they are the first people I can find actually married in the church and not the parsonage, which was the customary procedure to be married in the parsonage or the brides home.
Rev William Reid married Douglas Frank Clapper and Virginia Mae Kelley June 19, 1954.
Rev William Reid married Morris Purl Fassett and Charlotte Ann Repsher August 4, 1954.
Rev William Reid married Kenneth E Adams and Donna Marie Clapper July 17, 1955
Rev William Reid married James Sherwood and Caroline L Fassett October 8, 1955
Rev William Reid married Arden Seymour Campbell and Norma Jean Campbell September 15, 1956
Rev Darreld Shoop married Walter Steven D Harvey and Donna Marie Clapper Adams August 13, 1960
Rev Darreld Shoop married William Allen Kershner and Madge LeRay Clapper September 23, 1961
Rev Norman Kase married Thomas Edward Otis and Tolise Jane Pickett August 22, 1964
Rev Norman Kase married Martin Henry Stein III and Judith Marcia Button September 17, 1966
Rev Norman Kase married Leslie Harry Millard and Linda Jean Button in June 1967
Rev William Lewis married Gerald Edward Ahlbrandt and Norma Jean Brotzman December 31, 1967
Rev James Valentine married Gary Forker and Charlene Euna Pickett June 17, 1969
* Historian’s note from a conversation with the bride: Charlene told me she was married on crutches, suffering from an injury to the Achilles Heel.
Rev Al B Jayne married Nicholas Jack McLaughlin and Susan Kay Button June 17, 1972
Rev Al B Jayne married Francis Dale Brotzman and Carol Ann Hoose March 24, 1973
Rev Al B Jayne married Arthur Monroe Ryan and Diane Kranick August 10, 1973
Rev Raymond VanStone married Victor James Brown and Anna Marie Steele September 17, 1976
Rev Raymond VanStone married William F Brown and Barbara Steele August 6 1977
Rev Raymond VanStone married Anthony Salsman and Julie Ann Harvey October 2, 1977
Rev Raymond VanStone married Timothy Winters and Gina Marie Harvey October 2, 1977
* Historian’s note: This is the only double wedding I have found to be held in our church. The following weddings are recorded in the official church ledger, which is in the possession of the recording secretary.
An * indicates the record book has a record of the following marriages:
* Rev Theodore R Lorah married Raymond Brown married Sheila Horton July 27, 1979, #A3175 Bradford County
Rev Theodore R Lorah married Robert Sands and Kathryn Nina Ryan February 27, 1980, (not in the recordbook)
* Rev Theodore R Lorah married Richard Gerald Ellis and Vicki Ann Clapper August 16, 1980, #43175 Wyoming County
* Rev Ruth Breitweiser assisted by Rev William Nelson married Ricky Lee Teeter and Sue Marie Brotzman September 26, 1981, (Rev Nelson has the record number, Bradford County)
Rev Ruth Breitweiser married Hugh Parkhurst and Lovisa Goodwin June 12,1982, (not recorded)
* Rev Richard T West married Clayton Warren Ellis and Judith Marcia Button Stein October 23, 1982, #286 Susquehanna County
* Rev Richard T West married William D Ferguson and Shelley Ann Clapper July 9, 1983, #45631 Bradford County
* Rev Margaret Reid married David E Camp and Deborah Fassett at the Skinners Eddy United Methodist Church September 17, 1988, # 48406 Bradford County
* Rev Margaret Reid married Thomas Stephen Beitel and Susan Kay Button McLaughlin December 17, 1988, #88-219 Wyoming County
*Rev William Nelson married Clinton Meyers and Barbara Ann Brotzman Wiscarver Shotwell Bowman on May 21, 1994, #94-48 Wyoming County
* Rev William Nelson married Jerry Case and Mary Dellane October 9, 1994, #197 Susquehanna County
* Rev William Nelson married Jeffery Adam Millard and Waynette Joanne Anderson October 15, 1994, #94-163 Wyoming County
* Rev William Nelson married Bryce Riker Sutton and Linda Carol Myers Brotzman May 6, 1995, #95-33 Wyoming County
* Rev William Nelson married Richard DeWayne Herman Jr. and Jane Marie Konopelski June 17, 1995, #95-75 Wyoming County
* Rev William Nelson married Peter Joseph McGee III and Donica Ray Hayes July 22 1995, #115 Susquehanna County
* Rev William Nelson married Christopher Alan Olshan and Gina Maria Perfetti December 2, 1995, #95-187 Wyoming County
* Rev William Nelson married David Russell Newhart and Lisa Leigh Cook October 6, 2001, # 205 Susquehanna County probably
* Rev William Nelson married Joseph Meehan and Debra L Morgan December 30, 1995, #51760 Bradford County
* Rev William Nelson married Marvin Teetsel and Kathy Dale Repsher Crawford April 20, 1996, #96-14 Wyoming County
* Rev William Nelson married Calvin James Tingley and Betty Jean Clark September 21, 1996, #96-148 Wyoming County
* Historian’s note: These weren’t local folks. Betty fell in love with the quaintness and charm of our Beaver Meadows Church when she was an attendant in another wedding here; she just had to have her wedding here too. She did!
* Rev William Nelson married Charles L Slater and Sharon Mae Heeman August 30, 1997, #97-119 Wyoming County
Rev William Nelson married Douglas “Bud” Otto and Catherine Melhem September 20, 1997, #97-157 Wyoming County
* Rev William Nelson married Timothy H Bomboy and April S Kelley October 25, 1997, #52580 Bradford County
* Rev William Nelson married Christopher William Wood and Brandy Eden Bullock December 24, 1998, #98-223 Wyoming County
* Rev William Nelson married John Raum and Brenda Hill Shatinsky Dull May 22, 1999, #64 Susquehanna County
* Rev William Nelson married Kevin Armitage and Fontayne Danielle Fancher Shatinsky September 11, 1999, #95165 Wyoming County
Rev Ruth Breitweiser married Lenny B Birdsall and Jenella Ruth Ryan April 29, 2000, not recorded in the book
* Rev William Nelson married Darrell Duane Fassett and Christine Jerauld August 5, 2000, #2000-111 Wyoming County
* Rev William Nelson married Daryle Scott Owen and Laura Ann Caines Hadsell October 14, 2000, #2000-179 Wyoming County
* Rev William Nelson married Steven Bernard Shatinsky and Tina Marie Gonyou Gore on Christmas Eve December 24, 2000, #306 Susquehanna County
* Rev William Nelson married David Russell Newhart and Lisa Leigh Cook, October 6, 2001, # 205 Susquehanna County probably
* Rev William Nelson married James Merring and Jennifer McGee Suez, February 9, 2002, Monroe County license 4687
* Rev. William Nelson married Christopher Michael Stevens and Angie Jean “Tina”Pickering, June 11, 2005 license # 2005-68 Susquehanna County
* Historian’s note: With over 150 years of history there were undoubtedly more marriages performed here at the church, maybe someday we’ll find a written record! Until then, if I left any marriages out or made an error in what I do have I apologize, and please let me know so I can make it right. I left the church in August 2005 but I am making an attempt to continue marriages.
There was a wedding April 22, 2006. I was not sure who got married. Reverend Nelson is not able to perform a marriage at this date. He is still recovering from his stroke. I have been told it was one of the Button Grandchildren.
*Pastor Richard Card married Joseph“Gary” Koolah and Kathaleen A. Donahue Sperry August 29, 2009 License issued in Susquehanna County, PA
*Pastor Richard Card probably, the Bride was Miss Anderson and the groom Mr. Aukema September 4, 2009
RENEWAL OF WEDDING VOWS
There were some renewals of vows at our church, which are just as important as a wedding.
Rev William Nelson officiated for Daniel and Joan Clapper DeGaramo June 27, 1992. They just wanted to share their commitment to their marriage in front of family again.
Rev William Nelson officiated for Kevin Barrett and Amanda Louise Brotzman Kingsbury December 23, 1995. They were married in Folkston, Georgia by Rev Clancy July 3, 1995. Kevin was stationed with the United States Army Ranger Unit in Savannah, Georgia at the time of their marriage. They wanted family present at their marriage.
Rev William Nelson officiated for William and Shannon Kelley Brown September 14, 1996. A Justice of the Peace married them September 5, 1995. Bill wanted a minister to perform the ceremony.
Rev William Nelson officiated at the renewal of vows of Marvin and Elsie Crawford Brotzman October 30, 1998. They were sharing a new commitment to life and God.
Updated in 2013
I helped Laura Herman Benson get in touch with Pastor Vickie Ellis for a renewal of wedding vows in the fall of 2013. This message found its way to me in August 2013:
Hello,
My name is Laura Benson, daughter of Roy Alfred Herman, Sr. (RIP at Beaver Meadows). With that, I have a very unusual request.
I was married to my darling husband (Zak Benson) 10 years ago, on 22 August 2003, and with a very hectic military life, we were not able to marry before both our families. We married before my husband's family and 20 days later I sent my new groom off to war in Iraq. We since then tried to make plans to have a ceremony before my family; however, Washington D.C. life just kept getting in the way. I made it a point to provide my family the same opportunity to see us marry (particularly my mother and father).
Unfortunately, much time has passed and my father is no longer with us, so the best I could do is seek a place where my mother and father can both witness us renew our vows; Beaver Meadows Church.
Hopefully you could provide me information: Would it be possible to hold a very small ceremony in the church on or about 22 August 2013? If this is not possible, as I understand the church to be a historical site, can a ceremony be conducted on the grounds? I am desperate for any information and I would very much like to keep my promise to my family.
I thank you for your time in advance and I hope to hear from you soon. Laura Benson
I received the following message following the service.
Hi Carol,
Vickie did such a beautiful job with helping us renew our vows for my family. Please thank her if you see her - I would hate to bother her during her mourning the loss of her father. We renewed our vows on 15 September 2013, after 10 years. We all had a good time and much comedy to be had! We even managed to make the Pastor laugh - but I think that was a given, as Vickie is good spirited.
We thank you for putting us in touch with Vickie - otherwise we might not have ever met.
Laura
Rev Ruth Breitweiser provided the following information on her Aunt Isilda Clapper Strickland’s daughter Ada. The wedding of Ward and Ada Strickland Smith was performed at Opposition, Pennsylvania July 19, 1894 by Rev A Schofield, a Methodist Minister from Rush, Pennsylvania. He would have been serving Beaver Meadows too. Most weddings of that time era were preformed in the home of the bride’s parents, which would have been Nathan and Isilda Clapper Stickland. The groom was Ward Lee Smith, son of John M and Eliza Seeley Smith. Their attendants were LaMar Whitney and Bessie Stone.
* Historian’s note regarding the Smith family: This information comes from Rev Ruth Breitweiser, Jenella Ryan and Marilyn Bishop. The marriage was brief, about two years later; on February 14, 1896 it appears that Ada fell. She passed died shortly thereafter. It is believed she was pregnant the time. Rev Schofield conducted the service. Ada was laid to rest in the cemetery, insight of her child hood home. The lovely headstone in Beaver Meadows records daughter of Nathan and Isilda, died young. Incidentally Ada was their only child. She left behind one living son, Nathan Smith born February 21, 1895.
Records of Mae Fassett record the following area marriages. However, we do not know the location. If there is an * it was recorded in the Rush Church record book.
* Elias Marbaker married Emma Cook July 1, 1882
William Bradshaw married Lucy Stevens August 13, 1885
* Arthur Bennett married Lennie Culver August 28, 1885
Fernando C Comstock married Jennie Culver August 4, 1886
Jonas McLaud married Myrtie Sharer May 19, 1891
Harry C Clapper married Bertha King September 14, 1893. Rev Abraham Schofield preformed this marriage at the home of the bride.
Finding earlier marriages were just a little bit tougher. However from the Civil War papers of James Jarvis Culver I find written proof that James Jarvis Culver married Catherine Potter Culver. She was the widow of his brother Timothy who was killed in the Civil War. Jarvis and Catherine were married at the home of A (Andrew) Cobb in Opposition, Pennsylvania. Evidentially this pension file was applied for during the time that Beaver Meadows was known as Opposition.
ROLE OF CHANDLER BIXBY
As for the Official Record: Rev Ezekiel Mintz married James Jarvis Culver and Catherine Potter Culver March 3, 1866 at Opposition, Pennsylvania. Catherine was the daughter of Rufus and Catherine Johnston Potter. She was married to Timothy Culver prior to the Civil War. They may have had one child Phinia. Phinia. A Culver has a headstone in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery, it records Phinia C Culver; daughter of T M and C E Culver died May 7, 1864. She was approximately 1 year old. James Jarvis was the son of James C and Margaret French Culver.
Rev Ezekiel Mintz was not listed as a supply Pastor here, nor was he listed on the “Roll of the Honored Dead”. I also would like to note that Rev G S Transue the first supply Pastor at Beaver Meadows was not the “Roll of the Honored Dead” either. The Culver families were traditionally of the Congregationalist faith. Rev Mintz could have been of any faith. It was a Union Church here at Beaver Meadows. He was a cousin to the Rev Davis Dimock Gray, a Baptist minister. Religion is a personal choice not necessarily governed by family ties.
I found in the New Bradford County History (1996) that Rev Ezekiel Mintz instigated the building of the Community Church in Herrickville, Pennsylvania in 1869. The church there officially became associated with the Syracuse Methodist Circuit. The building was formerly dedicated January 15, 1870. The Wesleyan Methodist took over the church about 1900. Today the church is one of the few Wesleyan Methodist Churches in North Eastern Pennsylvania. As of this time, I still do not know exactly which faith he was affiliated.
The Wesleyan Methodist Churches were originally organized to fight slavery. The Freewill Baptist Churches were organized for the same principal, abolishing slavery. However, there was a big difference, the Freewill Baptist wanted to keep more control in the local churches and not be governed by large hierarchy. The Wesleyan Methodist operated basically the same as the Methodist Episcopal Churches.
* Historian’s note with just a little local history included: No government records have been found as to actually what the Beaver Meadows area had officially been named in the early years. Rev D D Grey refers to it as Beaver Meadow and Bixby’s Pond in his records from 1861 -1865. He refers to the church as a meetinghouse and a church. None of his records are consistent. Most early church records record the name to be Bixby. The name Bixby, for Chandler Bixby (1796 - 1868); the man who owned the 900 acres surrounding the land the church was built on in the summer of 1849. He probably left the provision for the church to use this land as long as they needed. This was the custom of the day. If the church closed, then the land reverted back to the original owner. This was the same land that William Whitney purchased from Chandler. Therefore the legend that William Whitney gave the land to the church is technically correct too.
Chandler and Charles Bixby (probably his brother) purchased 900 acres of the Paul or Peter Lowery, and the Peter Guinip land warrants from Jesse Gilbert of Connecticut on January 3, 1839. Mr. Gilbert probably never set foot on the land here; he just bought the warrants up on land speculation. Chandler Bixby was in Tuscarora Township prior to 1838, as he paid land taxes in 1838. A survey map shows Chandler Bixby, Joseph P Chamberlain, and Cyrus McCarthy transferred 50 acres of land near the church to John Clapper on June 8, 1848. Chandler Bixby deeded land to Peter Clapper on January 19, 1866. Crafts History of Bradford County, and Bradsby’s History of Bradford County record Peter Clapper arrived in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County about 1840. Deeds were rarely recorded until they were fully paid off. Indentures are sometimes found as to the original date of intent to buy, however none have been found for the Clappers.
Chandler Bixby was a lumberman by trade. He operated a small mill below the Beaver Meadows Pond. The water ran his mill. On the Barber Census map of 1850, C E (Chandler) Bixby resided just down the road from the Beaver Meadows Union Church. On the census Chandler and his wife Urania S Bixby had one son Charles age 22 years, born about 1828 residing with them. There was also a daughter Sarah born about 1820, age 30. They probably had another daughter Mary that married Joseph Maxfield. There may have been more children I have not personally searched this family any further.
A map of 1868, or about that time records the area where the Beaver Meadows Church and Cemetery are located as “Cottage Hill”, Clapper Hill District 6, Tuscarora Township, Bradford County. Cottage hill was often referred to as the “Poor House” section of each Township. There are no records to support this being the case here. There is a sawmill in the area where Chandler Bixby operated his mill, but Chandler has gone from the area now. The land belongs to William Whitney. Rev D D Gray married William Whitney and Mahala Bennett May 9, 1853. William was the son of Walter and Louisiana Edwards Whitney from the North Flat - Mehoopany area. He may have been in the area on business when he met Mahala. His family was in the lumber business in Windham Township, Wyoming County. Mahala was a local lady, daughter of Ferris and Nancy Black Bennett.
Stockers History of Susquehanna County, records that on June 6, 1861 Chandler resided in Rushville, Rush Township. He was a trustee to the newly formed Rushville Presbyterian Church. He supported the building of this church just as he had done at Beaver Meadows. This could give us the inkling that Chandler was Presbyterian. Remember, Beaver Meadows was a Union Church, and the Presbyterians were included on the Charter of the Tuscarora Rush Religious Compact 185- (0). Chandler and Charles Bixby were the first two names on the roster.
Chandler Bixby transferred 300 acres of land to William and Mahala Bennett Whitney on April 8, 1865. They had paid $3,000.00. Remember, the custom of the era was that deeds were not recorded until fully paid off. The deed records no mention of a church or cemetery being on, or adjacent to their property. The maps of 1850 clearly show the Union Church, and in 1868 the map clearly shows a cemetery and Union Church. The Whitney’s transferred some property to Levi Chamberlain in 1871 which carries the description of “whence along the churchyard fence”. I have not found any particular document setting aside the church or cemetery from Chandler’s deed, however this property was improved upon in the time that Chandler Bixby was the owner. There must have been an amicable agreement between the Whitney’s and Chandler Bixby as no deed to the Beaver Meadows Cemetery Association was ever recorded until March 2, 1965 when Ralph Culver secured a deed. He had papers with him when he escorted the Earl and Emma Friedeman family to the Bradford County Court House to secure the church and cemeteries future. The property where the church sets had changed hands many times. Dutton Cobb, E W Cobb, George McLaud and Harry Merrill were just a few of the owners. The previous deeds only recorded “reserved for burial grounds”. There was never a mention of the church building anywhere. Not even on the deed in 1965.
* Historian’s note regarding Chandler Bixby: Chandler was born in Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York the son of Asahel and Clarina Smith Bixby. He married Urania Stackhouse. The 1850 census records they had two children still living with them in Tuscarora Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Charles age 22 years and Sarah age 20 years. The whole family had been born in New York. Chandler moved from Beaver Meadows to Rushville, Rush Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania after he sold his home to William Whitney. When he moved to Angelica, Allegheny County, New York is not known. He died there in 1868.
Congregational Church Cemetery, Angelica New York
Source: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=105096860&PIpi=75201604
* Historian’s note regarding the Post Office: Dutton Cobb petitioned for the first Post Office on July 2, 1886. He listed the area we know as Beaver Meadows as “Champion Mountain”. This is the only place I ever find Beaver Meadows known as Champion Mountain. Lena Clapper did not even mention that name in her interviews with Mary Schweitzer. The first mail carrier was Thomas Shaw. His duties were to deliver the mail to the post office. Then the residents came and picked up their own mail. No personal deliveries as we have today. The Post Office at Opposition was located in several places during its short existence. The Raymond Cobb Store across the Beaver Meadows Pond Dam was probably the best-known place. Dutton Cobb’s home was the first site. Dutton was the Post Master but the rumor was that his wife Ella was the first Post Mistress. That site is now the former summer home of Phyllis and Earl Freideman. They inherited it from their parents Earl and Emma Freideman. We can thank Earl and Emma for working with Ralph Culver in securing a deed to the church and cemetery lands in 1965. The last place was supposed to be the Chester Culver home, the place the Dave and Debbie Camp family call home in 2000. Aaron Culver was the Post Master in 1900.There was alleged to be another site across the road from the Jacob Sova property too. I have found no further information on that site. Stanley Parys told me it might have also been across the road from the Walter Sharer home, again I have no further information. The Post office was only in existence from about 1886 to 1905. I have not found an exact closing date yet. Rev Ruth Breitweiser has letters post marked from Opposition. Mary Learn (1922-1998) also had a large wall map that belonged to the Post office at Opposition.
The story of how the name Opposition came about was recorded by Mary Schweitzer from a personal interview she had with Lena Smith Clapper. Dorothy Bennett also records the same information in The New Bradford County History. There were many meetings and discussions on what to name the area, Clapper Hill, Culver Hill, Beaver Meadows, Bixby, and probably more names. Aaron Culver jokingly said “name it Opposition because of all the disagreements”. The name stuck, and they did. The Post Office was first approved as Champion Mountain July 21, 1886, and later changed to Opposition. I don’t have a definite date of that transaction. The church minutes record the name to be Opposition from 1891 to 1900. The name Beaver Meadow was recorded on the secretary minutes prior to 1891 and after 1900, however letters record Opposition as late as 1905.
Historian’s note regarding the Aaron Culver family: Aaron Culver, April 15, 1831 - February 12, 1925 married Estelle Buck May 3, 1839 - March 16, 1937. Estelle was the daughter of Israel and Eliza Wells Buck. She would have been a cousin to Nancy Black Bennett, wife of Ferris Bennett. Their only child Chester was born August 6, 1869. He married November 18, 1890 to Wavie Bennett. She was born June 27, 1872, the daughter of Davis Dimock and Cornelia Very Bennett. Wavie had such a pretty unusual name. Her name was chosen because she was born on a sunny, breezy day. There was a warm breeze on the wheat field. It made it look “ Wavie”, therefore the name Wavie was derived from the action of Mother Nature on the spring wheat crop. Chester died December 4, 1937 and Wavie on November 13, 1954. They were laid to rest with the Culver family directly behind the church in the Beaver Meadows Cemetery.
A FEW MORE PHOTOS
A Culver reunion, but unfortunately there is no date or location on the photo.
The view from behind the Beaver Meadows Church in 2013 where many of her members lie.
Beaver Meadows Pond 2013