EAST RICHFORD (VERMONT) AND SUTTON (CANADA EAST)

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

Organized on December 27, 1862

Denis Fortin
Berrien Springs, Michigan
June 5, 2006

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“Records of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Richford, Vt. and Sutton, C.E.”

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Church Covenant

We, the undersigned, hereby associate ourselves together as a church, taking the name, Seventh-day Adventists, covenanting to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus Christ.

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[Dates and headings of column do not match on this page. The heading “Admitted” was written too close to "Names” to allow for a column. For the first few names on the list, the column “Dismissed” is likely the date of admission into the church. Since the column format is not properly followed I insert comments in brackets reflecting what I think was the intention of the record keeper.]

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[This page seems to be an updated membership list. It does not include any date. All names on this page, plus Eusebia Howlett's name on the preceding page and the first thirteen on the next page, all have the same color of ink and handwriting. I believe this membership list was rewritten around 1879 and before January 1880.]

Edward Kellogg
Betsey Kellogg

Isaiah Stanhope
M. J. Stanhope
Edward Smith
Eliza Smith
F. Davis
D. Davis
James Curry
C.M. Curry
Mimie J. Curry

John Blair
Edward B. Kellogg
Nancy J. Kellogg

Betsey Dow

John Howlett
Eusebia Howlett
Frelove Lewis

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[The first thirteen names on this list (including Louisa Dow) have the same handwriting and color of ink as the list on the preceding page. Most of these thirteen names are followed by a comment in a different color of ink or handwriting. I have respected the line spacing in the original. There are no column heading but the lay out seems to be assuming at least three columns.]

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[This page also contains a membership list and follows the same set up as the preceding one. The last three names on folio 7 and the eight on this page are written in the same handwriting and with the same ink colour. The first record on this page ("Wm McKinnie was dismissed by vote Jan 5, 1889") was added later.]

[This is the end of the membership lists; another list appears at the very end of the record.]

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Organization of the church

December 27, 1862, the Sabbath keeping brethren and sisters of Richford, Vt., and Sutton, C.E., met at East Richford to organize. Bro. A.S. Hutchins was chosen chairman, and D.T. Bourdeau secretary. Remarks were made by the messengers present on the principles of organization as set forth in the Conference Address, which were endorsed by the brethren and sisters. The brethren and sisters then tested fellowships, after which nine individuals attached their names to the covenant recommended in the Conference Address.

The next business being the election of officers, Bro. E. Kellogg was chosen elder and clerk.

The church reconsidered the plan of Systematic Benevolence, pronouncing it good. Bro. Isaiah Stanhope was appointed treasurer of the S.B. fund, and Brn. E. Kellogg, C. Smith

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and I. Stanhope were chosen on appropriating committee.

Voted to attend to the ordinances and to Systematic Benevolence at every quarterly meeting held with church.

Voted, That this church be called the church of Richford and Sutton.

Adjourned sine die.
A.S. Hutchins chairman
D.T. Bourdeau secretary

At a quarterly meeting held at Bro. I. Stanhope’s, East Richford, Sept. 5, 1863, Bro. A. Smith, and Srs. E. Smith, and S. Saxby united with the church,
Edward Kellogg, clerk

At a quarterly meeting held at Bro. C. Smith’s, Sutton, C.E., Oct. 31, 1863 Brn. L. Reed, and M. Cross were received in the church, and Sr. C.S. Reed was received as a candidate for baptism.
Edward Kellogg, Clerk.

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At a business meeting held at East Richford, December 26, 1863, the Brn. Bourdeau dwelt on the subject of Systematic Benevolence, and the figures on S.B. [systematic benevolence] were raised from $19,24 to $67,06. Srs. Lydia Kellogg, Alma Buchanan, and S.D. Cross were added to the church.
Edward Kellogg, Clerk.

At a quarterly meeting held at East Richford, June 11, 1864 Broth. Charles Saxby, Brother James Curry & sister Caroline A. Curry united with the church.
Edward Kellogg, Clerk

At a quarterly meeting held at East Richford, Nov. 26, 1864 Julia Smith was recevd by letter from the church of Troy & Potton.
Edward Kellogg, Clerk

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At a quarterly meeting held at East Richford, Feb. 18, 1865, 1. Bro. A.C. Bourdeau in the chair, 2. reconsidered the subject of S.B. most all of the members of the Church present pledging something in advance of last year.
3. The trial between Isaiah Stanhope and George W. Kellogg was called up and a committee of five was chosen to hear and report the same and
4. Brethren D.T. Bourdeau, Lewis Bean, A.C. Bourdeau, John Howlett, Edward Kellogg were chosen on that committee.
5. A.C. Bourdeau was chosen secretary.
6. The cause of trial was then called up; G.W. Kellogg stated his trials and I. Stanhope replied to the same.
7. After a patient hearing the committee agreed in their report which report is in the hands of their secretary.

Edward Kellogg, Clerk

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East Richford, Aug. 2, 1868
At a business meeting Bro. A.C. Bourdeau in the chair after prayer by Bro. Albert Stone proceded to arange [sic] S.B. for the ensueing [sic] year, $109,98.
E. Kellogg, Church Clerk

East Richford, Aug. 7, 1869
At a business meeting Br. A.C. Bourdeau in the Chair after prayer by Bro. A.C. Bourdeau proceded arange [sic], S.B., for the ensueing [sic] year.
2. Voted that Edward Kellogg serve as delegate to represent this church at the next session of the Vermont S.D. Advent Conference to be held at Enosburg.
3. Voted that this meeting be dissolved.
E. Kellogg, Church Clerk

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At a business meeting held at J. Curry, in the Evening of May 6 [1871], Br. D.T. Bourdeau in the chair prayer By Br. Bourdeau proceded to rearrange, S.B., for the present year. [See D.T. Bourdeau's report in Review and Herald, 30 May 1871, 190.]

At a business meeting held at I. Stanhope’s Evening of Aug. 5, Bro. A.C. Bordeau [sic] in the chair prayer by Br. Bordeau [sic]
Voted that Bro. Cyrus Smith & C.S. Kellogg serve as delegates to represent the church of S.D. Advents of East Richford at the Vermont State Conference to the held at Richmond Aug. 17, 1871.
Edward Kellogg Church Clerk

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At a business meeting held at East Richford, March 23rd, 1872 to organized in working order. Remarks were made by Bro. A.C. Bourdeau. On motion Bro. E. Kellogg was chosen as agent for this part of the field.
2nd. C.L. Kellogg was chosen as Librarian and Treasurer of this field.
3rd. C.W. Stone was chosen as church Clerk and secretary.
Voted to adjourn. Edward Kellogg Church Clerk

Met according to adjournment. Prayer by Bro. Bean remarks by Bro. A.C. Bourdeau. Proceded to rearrange S.B. for the year 1872. amount pledged #131.40.
Edward Kellogg Church Clerk

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At a business meeting held at East Richford, March 23rd, 1872 to organized in working order. Remarks were made by Bro. A.C. Bourdeau. On motion Bro. E. Kellogg was chosen as agent for this part of the field.
2nd. C.L. Kellogg was chosen as Librarian and Treasurer of this field.
3rd. C.W. Stone was chosen as church Clerk and secretary.
Voted to adjourn. Edward Kellogg Church Clerk

Met according to adjournment. Prayer by Bro. Bean remarks by Bro. A.C. Bourdeau. Proceded to rearrange S.B. for the year 1872. amount pledged #131.40.
Edward Kellogg Church Clerk
Ea Richford Jan. 23, 1877
At a business meeting held at the church to reorganize S.B., Sister Curry was chosen Treasurer.
Edward Kellogg, Local Elder and Clerk

East Richford Dec. 16, 1879
At a business meeting held at the church reorganized S.B.
Edward Kellogg, Local Elder and Clerk

At a meeting held at John Howlets Jan 3 evening after the Sabbath the church voted that M.E. Kellogg serve as Church Treasurer for the year ensuing.
Edward Kellogg
Church Clerk.
Jan 3, 1880

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At a business meeting held in the church at East Richford, Vt., April 6, 1884, Elders A.S. Hutchins and A.C. Bourdeau being present, the following preamble and resolutions were submitted to the church by Bro. Hutchins,

Whereas we as a church at East Richford, Vt., are laboring under trials and perplexities, in regard to which we need counsel and help from the Servants of God who have had experience in church trials
and Whereas in the Providence of God Elders Hutchins and Burrill are with us, and desire to render us all the and in their power to build up and advance the work of God in our midst,
Therefore Resolved that we the undersigned will work with these Brn. to the utmost of our ability to set things in order in the church, and to strengthen the things that remain; and to this end we the members of said church do each solemnly promise that we will accept of and act in harmony with the counsel which they may give, provided a majority of the church shall by vote endorse the same, or we will from the time of rejecting such counsel consider ourselves dismissed from the church.
M.E. Kellogg, John Howlet, Eusebia Howlet, James Buchanan, Alma Buchanan,
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At a business meeting held in the church at East Richford, Vt., April 6, 1884, Elders A.S. Hutchins and A.C. Bourdeau being present, the following preamble and resolutions were submitted to the church by Bro. Hutchins,

Whereas we as a church at East Richford, Vt., are laboring under trials and perplexities, in regard to which we need counsel and help from the Servants of God who have had experience in church trials
and Whereas in the Providence of God Elders Hutchins and Burrill are with us, and desire to render us all the and in their power to build up and advance the work of God in our midst,
Therefore Resolved that we the undersigned will work with these Brn. to the utmost of our ability to set things in order in the church, and to strengthen the things that remain; and to this end we the members of said church do each solemnly promise that we will accept of and act in harmony with the counsel which they may give, provided a majority of the church shall by vote endorse the same, or we will from the time of rejecting such counsel consider ourselves dismissed from the church.
M.E. Kellogg, John Howlet, Eusebia Howlet, James Buchanan, Alma Buchanan,
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Not members: Milo Cross, Orson Clark, Josie Clark, Amos Cross.

Taking due time to consider the different cases submitted to them, on the eve of April 26, at a meeting held in the church, Eld. Burrill read the following decisions.

1st ‘Bro. Leonard Reed’. Charges against him by Sr. Alma Buchanan.
“That while living at their house several years since, being employed to thresh grain by Bro. B. only threshed out part of the grain, and that his object in so doing was to benefit himself by feeding his own cow of the straw, and that the cow got fal [?] by such feeding.”

The above charges in our opinion were not sustained. Bro. B. himself testifying that he was perfectly satisfied with Bro. Reeds work, and that his cows ate the straw as well as Bro. Reeds.

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2nd ‘Sr. E. Reed’ Charges against her by Sr. Buchanan.
“That Sr. Reed repeatedly stole their wood and concealed it by covering it with her apron.”
This charge was not sustained. Bro. B. did not seem to agree with his wife in regard to the wood. He seemed to think Bro. & Sr. Reed had not gone beyond the bounds of permission in taking what wood they did.

3rd “Sr. F. Lewis” Charges against her by Bro. James Buchanan.
1st That she did not take a proper oath and
2nd That she concealed or neglected to bring forth certain portions of property belonging to the estate of the late Norman C. McClaflin.”
Not sustained. Yet we think Sr. L. has not manifested all that caution in her talk about this matter that she ought.

4th The charges brought against Bro. Wm. McKinny by Bro. James Buchanan.
Viz. The stealing of corn and oats, are in our opinion not sustained. The following are the reasons. 1st There was not direct proof sustaining such a charge. 2nd The circumstancial evidences are of too weak and doubtful a
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a character to furnish sufficient evidence for conviction. 3rd The testimony of Bro. McKinney in regard to the amount of oats he had and the disposal of the same, while not conclusive
proof of his innocence, yet taken with the other evidence, strengthens our opinion that he is not guilty of the charge of theft. And in view of these conclusions we are constrained to say that Bro. Buchanan has acted very unwisely
1st In making such grave charges without sufficient evidence of the same, and
2nd In the manner of making the charges–not following the rule laid down in God’s word to govern such cases.
Therefore it seems to us that a confession covering these points is due Bro. McKinney from Bro. Buchanan.

5th Whereas Lorenzo Reed who covenanted with this church to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, and Whereas when having difficulty with a certain member failed to follow the Bible rule, and, Whereas when at church during some of the meetings showed a harsh head strong spirit, utterly ignoring

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what the bible says about a meek and mild spirit; and unwilling to be advised by his Brethren, On view of these facts it is our judgement that the church should withdraw the hand of fellowship from him.

6th Whereas Br. Wm. McKinney who covenanted with us to keep the commandments of God and Faith of Jesus, and whereas he has broken the Sabbath by going to the store and purchasing goods on that day, and occasionaly [sic] used some tobacco, and whereas he thinks he is now living in neglect of his duty to God, and the visible church of Christ upon the earth, by not having family prayers, and absenting himself from the house of God on the Sabbath; and almost wholly neglecting that which goes to make up the warp and woof of every day Christian life,– Therefore it is our opinion that he should be suspended from the church untill [sic] such times as he shows that he is performing the Christian duties of every day life; and in case this is not seen by the first Sunday in October 1884 his relation to the church will be severed.

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7 Whereas Sr. Anna McKinney who covenanted with this church to live a consistent devoted Christian life, has so far come short of it that she has behaved herself very unchristian like toward certain of the church; and taken her affections from Jesus whom she covenanted to love more than all others, and at present thinks she would not be even a fit subject for baptism and uniting with the church if she had not already done so– thinks that her efforts toward being a Christian are very feeble, acknowledges she is much stirred with hateful feelings toward those whom she thinks have injured her. Knowing this is all wrong and contrary to the requirements of Christ, it is our judgement that she should be suspended from church fellowship until such times as she shall show genuine repentance and devotion to Christ and his cause. And in case this is not seen by the first Sunday in October 1884 the church may consider her dismissed.

8 Alma C. Buchanan.
On our opinion the charges of Sr. Buchanan against Bro. L. Reed of being unfaithful in threshing oats, and Sr. Reed of stealing wood, and Bro. Wm McKinney of stealing oats and corn were not sustained for

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1st the testimony of Bro. Buchanan and Bro. Reed showed that he was faithful in the threshing. 2nd that the testimony of Bro. B. relative to Sr. Reeds stealing wood showed her innocence. 3rd that the charges against Bro. Wm. McKinney were unsustained by any direct evidence, and the circumstancial was of such a nature that we feel safe in rendering the above decisions.
And further that since Sr. B. is one of the oldest member of this church, and ought to be a “Mother in Israel” and a peace maker, but on the contrary we find her to be filled with jealousy and surmisings toward the church and unwilling to acknowledge herself wrong when shown to be so, as in the case of the wood. Further when reproved and admonished by her husband as illustrated in the investigation would not receive it. Then the rhyme reading to outsiders showed a willingness not only to make a reproach but to bear it to others, and too, for the express purpose of injuring the reputation of a Bro. & Sr. in the church instead of carrying out Christ’s positive instructions in Matt 18:15-18. From the troubles which have arisen from charging theft upon others, and that to, when the supposed stolen article would be found in
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her own possession as illustrated in the cotton sheet which was lost and found by herself where she had left it. We would earnestly entreat her to learn the lesson that she should have positive as well as circumstancial evidence that a thing had been stolen before she makes such a charge; and then when there is sufficient evidence take the steps of labor in accordance with the word of God. And in view of all these things it becomes our painful duty to say in our judgement Sr. Buchanan should be suspended from the church until such times as a thorough reform shall be manifest in her daily life.–bearing the fruits of the Spirit such as love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance. Gal 5;22-24. And further that she should reflect upon the following scriptures Titus 2:3-5 “That the aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers....teachers of good things. That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands that the word of God be not blasphemed.

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See also 2 Thess 3:11,12, and in case these things are not sufficiently manifested to show a reform by the first Sunday in October 1884 she may no longer be considered connected with this church.
The above resolutions, and decisions in these several cases as rendered by Elders Hutchins & Burrill were then discussed by the church, and approved without a dissenting vote.
Elder Burrill then presented the following Resolution. Whereas we believe that those who have entered into covenant to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus cannot indulge in the use of tobacco and opinions, without breaking said covenant, thereby bringing ourselves under the displeasure of Him who commands us to “Cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit perfecting holiness in the fear of God” 2 Cor 7:1 And whereas these poisonous weeds are condemned in Spiritual Gifts Vol 4 P126 as idols, and no idolator can enter the Kingdom of God Eph 5:5 and whereas reports come to us that certain of our members are using them, Therefore Resolved that scriptural labor be bestowed upon all such and in case they will not hear the church, fellowship shall be withdrawn from them on or before the second
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quarterly meeting following said labor, provided the church act under the advice of the Conference Committee.
The above resolution was then discussed by different members of the church, and unanimously adopted.

These decisions were rendered and acted upon Eve of Apr 26 84. Finished recording May 6th, 1884
M.E. Kellogg
Clerk of Church

At a meeting held in the church at East Richford on the evening of April 28 - 1884 the church by vote elected M.E. Kellogg to serve them as local Elder, and he was then ordained to this office by Eld. A.O. Burrill.

May 6-84 M.E. Kellogg
Church Clerk

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East Richford, Vt.

Oct. 18 1884, At a meeting held in the church It was thought best by the members of the church that those who are now suspended from the church should continue the same for another period of six months commencing the first Sunday in Oct. unless some of the “Servants of God” should be here to assist in the matter before that time expires. A vote of the church sustained the same.
M.J. Curry, Church Clerk

At a business meeting held at the church Feb 8 1885 remarks were made by Eld. A.S. Hutchins prayer was offered by Eld. R.F. Bartin, after which the minutes of a meeting held April 26 1884 were read and approved. The case of Bro. James Buchanan was brought up and disposed of by his saying he had complied with the decision rendered by the Servants of God at the meeting held Apr. 26, 1884

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Sr. Annie McKenney was reinstated in the church.

In regard to the case of Bro. Wm. McKenney a resolution was passed as follows. Whereas said Bro. has shown a desire in the meeting held of late, to draw near the Lord Therefore resolved that by watch care and Christian labor we strive to hasten the time if possible when he may be reinstated in the church.

In the case of Sr. Buchanan it was voted that the suspension be indefinitely postponed.

M.J. Curry Church Clerk

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At a meeting held at the church Jan. 5 1889 it was voted that Sr. Sapho Wright be suspended from the church until the next Quarterly meeting on account of neglecting the duties of a christian.
Sapho Wright was excluded by vote, Oct. 12, 1889.
M.J. Curry Church Clerk

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East Richford Vt July 4th - 1897

A Church meeting being called for the election of officers Bro. P.F. Bicknell being present Sr. N.A. Clark was chosen secretary proterm

Remarks were made by Bro. Bicknell how the officers should be chosen and the duty of each officer.

A motion was made that Bro. N.A. Clark act as Elder of the Church. The motion was seconded and he was elected (as Bro. Seymour Clark refused to act as Elder any longer)

Bro. D.T. Dow was elected to act as Church Clerk.
Sr. N.A. Clark was elected to act as Treasurer.

A motion was made that Sr. Alice Clark act as Librarian but for various reasons the motion was withdrawn and Sr. Josephine Clark was elected to fill the office. A motion to adjourn was seconded and voted to adjourn

D.T. Dow Church Clerk

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East Richford Dec. 26, 1908

According to appointment we gathered at the church to celebrate the ordinance of the Lords house. A goodly number were present and Eld. O. Montgomery our conference president spoke on the subject of the ordinances after which we had a testimony meeting in which all present took part. Sr. Cynthia Cross’ name was presented to the church for membership It was stated that she was a member of the Jericho church which was long since disbanded so that she could not get a letter. She was therefore taken into the church by unanimous vote of all present on the profession of her faith. The ordinance of feet washing was observed after which the Lords supper was celebrated.
Alice J. Gage Church Clerk

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A meeting was called to order according to appointment Dec 26 - 1908 by Eld. O. Montgomery president of the Vermont Conference.
Eld. Montgomery called for some letters which had been received from absent members of the church which were read giving us new courage in the fact that they were still faithful. Bro. Hartson Lamonda and Bro. Eugene Cross both asked that their names might be dropped from the church record. But it was thought best not to do so until Eld. Montgomery could see them and labor with and for them. Sr. Josephine Clark requested a letter to join the North Wolcott church which was granted also a letter to Bro. Seymour Clark to the same church. Eld Montgomery thought best to reelect the officers which was done by taking each name separate. For Elder P.L. Cross, Deacon J.E. Gage. Clerk Alice J. Gage. Treasurer Annie McKinney.
Eld Montgomery gave some good instructions to the officers. The clerk should keep a faithful record of every quarterly meeting as well as business meetings. Bro. Montgomery gave us some good instructions showing our duty as

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to paying tythes [sic] and offerings. The article of the association were then read. It was found that only one member of the church belonged to the association and the only way we could hold the property was by a special act of legislature.
Remarks were made by Bro. Dow McKiney [sic] and others concerning the transfer of the church property to the Vermont Conference to hold in trust for us. A vote was finaly [sic] taken to give Bro. Montgomery the right to put the matter before the legislature which was carried with only two dissenting voices. The officers for the SSchool were then elected as follows
Supt Herman Dow
Asst Supt John Gage
Sect Alice Gage.

Alice J. Gage Church clerk

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July 1st 1911 – A meeting was called by Eld Holden (Conference President) at the home of David Domina, Richford Vt to consider the matter of reorganizing the Richford church. Voted to meet at Bro. Domina’s for worship as there is not enough members that could meet in E. Richford. Bro. & Sr Miller were then received by vote; Mark Miller also: & his wife will join later by letter. Bro. Miller was then chosen Elder. The rest of the officer were to be filled by the same names as formerly namely. Deacon J.E. Gage. Treasurer Annie McKinney Clerk Alice J. Gage. Bro. C. Gladden was then chosen Librarian. A sabbath school of eighteen members was then organized & officers elected as follows
Supt Mark Miller
Asst-Supt J.E. Gage
Sect Agnes Domina
Asst-Sect & organist Alice J. Gage

Alice J. Gage Clerk

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At a meeting in Richford at Bro. David Dominas Oct 14 - 1911 Mrs Mark Miller was received into the Richford church by letter from Fitch Bay Que. Sr. Agnes makeing [sic] the move seconded by Sr. Annie McKinney
Alice J. Gage Clerk

Jan 13 - 1912
The names of the following persons were dropped from our church records and are no longer considered members of this church – namely
D.T. Dow
Eugene Cross
Hartson Lamonda
At the same meeting Sr. Pearl J. Sanborn was taken into the church subject to a letter from the Abercorn church. The officers of the church were chosen. It was thought best for the same ones to continue for another year. viz Elder, E.J. Miller. Deacon, J.E. Gage. Treasurer, Annie McKinney. Librarian, C. Gladden. Clerk, Alice J. Gage.
Alice J. Gage Clerk

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Feb 3rd 1912.
Sr. Josie Clark was granted a letter from the church to the Wolcott church.
Alice J. Gage Clerk

Received return blank dated Apr 9th 1912
April 27, 1912. A letter was granted to Milo D. Cross to the Bordoville church
Alice J. Gage Clerk

July 13, 1912. Bro E.J. Miller & Sr. Miller became members of the Richford church also Sr. Pearl Sanborn. The names of Etta Wilson, Filura Clark, Albert Clark and Annette Davis were dropped from our church records. Alice J. Gage Clerk.

Oct. 5th 1912. At our quarterly meeting today Bro. Bert Miller and Sr. Marcella Miller were received into church fellowship Bro. Miller by letter from Fitch Bay Quebec. A letter was granted to Mrs. Pearl Sanborn to join the Rutland church.
The ordinances of the Lords house were celebrated and a good meeting held.
Mrs. Alice J. Gage. Clerk.

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July 5th [1913] A quarterly meeting was held at our meeting place at the home of Bro. Domina. Eld Passebois & family & Bro. Abbot were present. The ordinances of the Lords house were celebrated.
Mrs. Alice J. Gage. Clerk.

Oct 4th [1913] A quarterly meeting was held at out meeting place at the Bank Hall. The ordinance of the Lords house were celebrated.
Eld Passebois & Bro. Abbott were with us. Bro. Abbott was taken into church fellowship.
Mrs. Alice J. Gage. Clerk

Jan 3rd [1914] A quarterly meeting was held at our place of meeting in Mitchells Hall. Eld Passebois & wife & Bro. Abbott present.
Mrs. Alice J. Gage. Clerk.
Four members taken into the church
Bro. & Sister King
Bro. & Sister Barber

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At a meeting held May 30 - 1914 at the hall in Richford Vt. Bro. Stray being present four members were taken into church fellowship as follows Mrs Elliott and Miss Glenna Elliott Mrs Gladden & Mrs Fuller also
Mrs Dow & Miss Wheeler subject to baptism
Mrs. Alice J. Gage
Clerk

July 18 - 1914
After a stiring sermon by Bro. Stray setting forth the need of our putting away pride and adorning our selves with a meek and quiet spirit instead of adorning our bodies with silver, gold, and fine array, baptism was administered to the following persons.
Mrs Miler, Mrs Dow, Miss Wheeler.
Mr Ada Morse. Miss Alice Domina.
After baptism we gathered in the grove near the stream and Bro. Stray gave some good words of instruction followed by a good testimony meeting.
Mrs. Alice J. Gage
Clerk.

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At a meeting held at East Richford Vt Mrs Miler was taken into the church as a member.
Sept 5. Mrs Ada M. Morse was taken into the church.
Mrs. Alice J. Gage,
Clerk.

At our quarterly meeting held at the home of Bro. H. King in Richford the names of Mrs Hattie Dow and Miss Amelia Wheeler were brought before the church and after considering the matter at length it was voted to remove their names from the church record the cause being apostasy.
Mrs. Alice J. Gage Clerk.
The officers for the coming year were elected at our meeting sabbath Dec 25, 1914 at Bro. Domina.
C.L. Gladden Elder Eugene Miller Deacon
Treasurer Agnes Domina, Librarian Mrs Marcella Miller. Clerk Mrs Alice J. Gage. Organist Mrs Alice J. Gage. Asst organist Miss Agnes Domina. Supt SS [Sabbath School] Bert Miller
Asst C.L. Gladden. Sec Etta Thompson Asst Sec Miss Agnes Domina.

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A business meeting of the Richford church was called to order by Eld Farman at 8 oclock June 19 - 1915 at the home of Bro. H.H. King. After singing “He Leadeth Me” short earnest prayers were offered by Bro’s Miller, Farman, & Gladden. Eld Farman read from the word of God and the testimonies some things concerning church building after which he kindly gave some instructions concerning the matter. It was moved by Bro. Eugene Miller & seconded by Sr. Agnes Domina that Bro. Gladden act as chairman of a building committee. Bro. Gladden moved & Bro. King seconded that Bro. Eugene Miller act as second committee Moved by Sr Agnes Domina & seconded by Bro. E. Miller that Bro. King act as third committee each name being elected separately. After some remarks it was moved by Sr Gage & seconded by Bro. E. Miller that Sr Agnes Domina act as treasurer. carried. Moved by Sr Wilson & seconded by Sr Gage that Sr Marcella Miller be invited to act as secretary. (she being absent.) carried After some consideration it was moved by Sr Agnes Domina & seconded by Bro Gladden that the numbers of the committee

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be raised to five and Bro Burt Miller was elected & Bro Wm McKenney be invited to act on such committee. Remarks were made by Bro Miller concerning some suitable buildings act and calling our attention to the need of our working in harmony and looking to God for guidance. Bro Gladden suggested that Bro Miller see what could be done about buildings already up & for sale & Bro King be looking for building lots and Bro Gladden look for building material estimate cost etc. After talking the matter up quite thoroughly it was moved to adjourn until Sunday June 27 - 10:30 at Bro Kings.
Mrs Alice J. Gage
Sec Pro Term

[folio 45]

Another business meeting was called June 27 - 1915 at 10 o’clock for the purpose of further planning in regard to church building. We met at Bro Kings as before and commenced our meeting by singing “Stand Like The Brave” Prayer was offered by our chairman Bro Gladden followed by other fervent prayers. The first to be considered was the size & cost also location of church. The chairman reported that he found available building material that is, standing lumber. It was generally agreed upon that the building be 26 x 40 subject to alteration. It was moved by Bro King and seconded by Bro Miller that directly after meeting they go and look over the mentioned lots measuring off the required amount of land for building. It was also moved & carried that they secure an architects plan and blue print and that they should circulate a subscription paper showing the plan and blue print and stating the amount we wish to raise. Eld Farman suggested $15.00 to $20.00 getting as large subscriptions as possible to head the list. Closed by singing Hinding In Thee. Marcella Miller Sec. Alice J. Gage Church Clerk.

[folios 46 to 116 are blank]

[folio 117]

[The last seven pages of the record book are updated membership lists. The first three pages (folios 117, 118, 119) are a list of names to which was added various decisions and dates through a number of years. This new list was written around the beginning of 1890 and ends with the name of “Mary Chamberlain” on the second page; various decisions of the church and dates were added to these names after the list had been rewritten. After the name of “Mary Chamberlain” the color of ink and sometime the handwriting are different down to the name of “Clara Bryant” on the third page (folio 119). From the next name, “Cynthia Cross”, on to the end of the other membership lists in the record book Alice J. Gage is the secretary. Sometimes names are crossed out and a new date written above the first one with different colors of ink and handwriting styles. Whereas in the book not a single line is skipped, for sake of clarity I have written on a different line below the added comments and dates. Also for sake of clarity I have not used ditto as it often appears in these lists.]

Names of members of the E. Richford church

[folio 118]

[folio 119]

[folio 120]

[This folio and the next is another updated membership list. The handwriting is that of Alice J. Gage. Some of the names are numbered. I would say this list was written around July 1911. By July 13, 1912 some names had been crossed out. Like the other membership lists in the book it gives the name of the head elder at the time and his family first.]

[folio 121]

[For a reason that is not obvious the numbering of names in this list is not sequential with the prior page.]

[folio 122]

[The last two pages of this record book (folios 122 and 123) give the membership list of the church as of January 1st, 1916 and includes the members’ addresses. Only a few names have dates of decisions added above the addresses. The last two names on the last page were added in pencil.]

January 1st - 1916

[folio 123]

[End of record book]

[folio 124 is blank]