The Wallkill Valley in art and story . esbyterian, Rev. David Presbyterian, Rev. Charles Beattie, D. First Congregational Church, Middletown, , 1785, Rev. Charles Seeley began his pastor-ate. The Church had been established previousto Dec. 12, 1784. In 1786 a lot was purchased andin part is occupied by the present Church edifice;It was for forty (40) years the only Church inMiddletown. 1798 Rev. W. H. Smith began effi-cient pastoral work; 1807 Rev. Allen Blair waschosen pastor; 1810 the ground around theChurch was used for burial purposes, as it con-tinued to be for ma
The Wallkill Valley in art and story . esbyterian, Rev. David Presbyterian, Rev. Charles Beattie, D. First Congregational Church, Middletown, , 1785, Rev. Charles Seeley began his pastor-ate. The Church had been established previousto Dec. 12, 1784. In 1786 a lot was purchased andin part is occupied by the present Church edifice;It was for forty (40) years the only Church inMiddletown. 1798 Rev. W. H. Smith began effi-cient pastoral work; 1807 Rev. Allen Blair waschosen pastor; 1810 the ground around theChurch was used for burial purposes, as it con-tinued to be for many years. 1812 Rev. AbelJackson was called to the pastorate, at an annualsalary of $500 and 20 cords of good a precious revival, 125 persons unitingwith the Church; 1820 Rev. Wm. Blair enteredupon the pastorate of the Church; 1824 Stebbins was called; 1825-1834 harmonydid not prevail, but all disputes were finally set-tled; 1836 the new Church was dedicated, aboutthe belfry of the Church. Rev. John Fishpool. HIM < ONGREGATIONAL church. MIDDLETOWN. the time tin- first bellcommenced pulpit work as I. C. rerritt; 1846 Rev. L in in Middletown was placed supply. 1837 Rev. M. LaCost; 1838 Rev. Chas. Machin; 1842 Rev. H. C. Lockwood. A very precious revival gave great strength to the Church; 1851 Rev. S. T. Lum, a very earnest pastor. Interior of Church greatly improved; 1854 Rev. Timlow; 1855 Rev. D. Lancaster; 1860 Rev. Jonathan Crane; 1868 pastorate of Rev. Dr. C. A. Harvey, tohis indefatigable efforts was largely due the planing and erection of the present Church edifice; 1871 formerhouse removed; 1872 corner stone of the new laid with impressive services; Oct. 22d. 1873 Church dedicated,sermon by Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, of Brooklyn Tabernacle; 1875 second pastorate of Rev. J. Crane, who diedDec. 25, 1877. A floating debt of $16,000 was cancelled; new bell with fixtures weighing 4000 pounds, presented by Deacon W. C. McNash. Ane
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