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Volume 7 History of Virginia Conferences of United Brethren December 26, 2024
11. March 1886 Reports (Annual Conference at Berkeley Springs)
Service. Table 9 identifies the pastors serving at the end of the previous conference year.
Table 9. Pastors Serving at the End of Conference Year 1885-86
Charge Pastor Mbrs Charge Pastor Mbrs
Allegheny Circuit A. Day 238 Keedysville Station J. K. Nelson 488
Augusta Circuit C. P. Dyche 265 Lacey Springs Circuit J. W. Funk 238
Berkeley Mission J. A. Nagley 172 Lost River Mission N. A. Kiracofe 300
Berkeley Springs Circuit J. D. Donavon 260 Madison Mission J. W. Maiden 126
Bloomery Circuit G. B. Fadeley 274 Martinsburg Mission Station J. R. Ridenour 158
Boonsboro Circuit C. H. Crowell 352 Mechanicstown Circuit William L. Martin 260
Churchville Circuit S. K. Wine 363 Minesville Circuit G. W. Rexroad
Clark Mission J. E. B. Rice 116 Morgan Circuit M. L. Maysilles 52
Dayton Circuit Henry Jones 469 Myersville Circuit I. M. Underwood 176
Dayton Mission Station J. W. Howe 111 New Creek Circuit W. H. Sampsell 269
Edinburg Circuit J. E. Hott 311 North Fork Mission W. D. Barger 313
Elk Garden Mission A. S. Castle Petersburg Circuit Snowden Scott 179
Elkton Circuit J. M. Hott 66 Potomac Circuit Bishop H. H. Fout
Franklin Circuit None Assigned 401 Rockbridge Circuit Rudolph Byrd 37
Frederick Circuit Samuel H. Snell 228 Singers Glen Circuit N. F. A. Cupp 341
Frederick Mission Station A. M. Evers 170 South Branch Circuit J. M. Rodruck 245
Freedman’s Mission T. K. Clifford 106 South River Mission John M. Bolton 309
Front Royal Mission I. T. Parlett 191 Toms Brook Mission P. J. Lawrence 236
Garrett Mission E. A. Pugh Westernport Mission W. H. Clary 106
Hagerstown Circuit William R. Berry 76 Winchester Mission A. M. Horn 190
Hagerstown Station William O. Fries 78 Winchester Station George P. Hott 177
325 315
232 240
Potomac District. Dear brethren: Acknowledging the goodness of God and the kindness of all
my brethren, I make this report of Potomac District. Rev. J. G. Roudabush resigned Potomac Circuit on
March 10th, and the vacancy was supplied by Rev. H. H. Fout. He labored with great acceptability and
success. I think the reports will show that the brethren have labored faithfully and that a good work has
been done. One church house has been built; two remodeled, and two others greatly repaired, at a total
cost of $4,500. Revivals have been numerous and some have been extensive. The Church seems to be
increasing its interest in soul saving. Sermons, 144; presents, $5; Salary, $499; and time employed,
12 months. Six quarterly meetings were held by proxy and 38 in person. Signed in the fear of God,
C. M. Hott, P.E.
Shenandoah District. Dear brethren: My report is only supplementary, consequently is very
short. I was appointed by Bishop Dickson to take charge of the district after the resignation of Brother
Brane. I commenced work about the first of December. I found Lacey Springs Mission Station without
a preacher, caused by the resignation of Rev. J. W. Funk. The work was supplied by Rev. J M. Eavey, a
young man of piety and promise. On many of the fields there seems to be peace and some degree of
prosperity; but I cannot say this of all the fields I wish I could. Owing to hard times and other causes,
many of the preachers will be tolerably behind with salary, missionary, and other collections. I did all in
my power to help the preachers in these respects, and have done what I could for the district. I held
11 quarterly meetings, and dedicated one house of worship. Salary received, $109; time employed,
3 months. Respectfully submitted, J. W. Howe, P.E.
South Branch District. Dear brethren: In submitting to you an account of the past year’s work
on South Branch District, first of all it is eminently fitting that I recognize and proclaim my obligations
to the Lord Jesus Christ for His mercy and grace manifested to me and mine. During the year, and
secondly I desire to acknowledge the deep Christian sympathy and cooperation of my brethren in the
Ministry. The district is composed of 15 fields of labor—9 circuits, 4 missions, and 2 stations. The
assignments of a year ago to the several charges were duly respected except in two cases. The first
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11. March 1886 Reports (Annual Conference at Berkeley Springs)
Service. Table 9 identifies the pastors serving at the end of the previous conference year.
Table 9. Pastors Serving at the End of Conference Year 1885-86
Charge Pastor Mbrs Charge Pastor Mbrs
Allegheny Circuit A. Day 238 Keedysville Station J. K. Nelson 488
Augusta Circuit C. P. Dyche 265 Lacey Springs Circuit J. W. Funk 238
Berkeley Mission J. A. Nagley 172 Lost River Mission N. A. Kiracofe 300
Berkeley Springs Circuit J. D. Donavon 260 Madison Mission J. W. Maiden 126
Bloomery Circuit G. B. Fadeley 274 Martinsburg Mission Station J. R. Ridenour 158
Boonsboro Circuit C. H. Crowell 352 Mechanicstown Circuit William L. Martin 260
Churchville Circuit S. K. Wine 363 Minesville Circuit G. W. Rexroad
Clark Mission J. E. B. Rice 116 Morgan Circuit M. L. Maysilles 52
Dayton Circuit Henry Jones 469 Myersville Circuit I. M. Underwood 176
Dayton Mission Station J. W. Howe 111 New Creek Circuit W. H. Sampsell 269
Edinburg Circuit J. E. Hott 311 North Fork Mission W. D. Barger 313
Elk Garden Mission A. S. Castle Petersburg Circuit Snowden Scott 179
Elkton Circuit J. M. Hott 66 Potomac Circuit Bishop H. H. Fout
Franklin Circuit None Assigned 401 Rockbridge Circuit Rudolph Byrd 37
Frederick Circuit Samuel H. Snell 228 Singers Glen Circuit N. F. A. Cupp 341
Frederick Mission Station A. M. Evers 170 South Branch Circuit J. M. Rodruck 245
Freedman’s Mission T. K. Clifford 106 South River Mission John M. Bolton 309
Front Royal Mission I. T. Parlett 191 Toms Brook Mission P. J. Lawrence 236
Garrett Mission E. A. Pugh Westernport Mission W. H. Clary 106
Hagerstown Circuit William R. Berry 76 Winchester Mission A. M. Horn 190
Hagerstown Station William O. Fries 78 Winchester Station George P. Hott 177
325 315
232 240
Potomac District. Dear brethren: Acknowledging the goodness of God and the kindness of all
my brethren, I make this report of Potomac District. Rev. J. G. Roudabush resigned Potomac Circuit on
March 10th, and the vacancy was supplied by Rev. H. H. Fout. He labored with great acceptability and
success. I think the reports will show that the brethren have labored faithfully and that a good work has
been done. One church house has been built; two remodeled, and two others greatly repaired, at a total
cost of $4,500. Revivals have been numerous and some have been extensive. The Church seems to be
increasing its interest in soul saving. Sermons, 144; presents, $5; Salary, $499; and time employed,
12 months. Six quarterly meetings were held by proxy and 38 in person. Signed in the fear of God,
C. M. Hott, P.E.
Shenandoah District. Dear brethren: My report is only supplementary, consequently is very
short. I was appointed by Bishop Dickson to take charge of the district after the resignation of Brother
Brane. I commenced work about the first of December. I found Lacey Springs Mission Station without
a preacher, caused by the resignation of Rev. J. W. Funk. The work was supplied by Rev. J M. Eavey, a
young man of piety and promise. On many of the fields there seems to be peace and some degree of
prosperity; but I cannot say this of all the fields I wish I could. Owing to hard times and other causes,
many of the preachers will be tolerably behind with salary, missionary, and other collections. I did all in
my power to help the preachers in these respects, and have done what I could for the district. I held
11 quarterly meetings, and dedicated one house of worship. Salary received, $109; time employed,
3 months. Respectfully submitted, J. W. Howe, P.E.
South Branch District. Dear brethren: In submitting to you an account of the past year’s work
on South Branch District, first of all it is eminently fitting that I recognize and proclaim my obligations
to the Lord Jesus Christ for His mercy and grace manifested to me and mine. During the year, and
secondly I desire to acknowledge the deep Christian sympathy and cooperation of my brethren in the
Ministry. The district is composed of 15 fields of labor—9 circuits, 4 missions, and 2 stations. The
assignments of a year ago to the several charges were duly respected except in two cases. The first
1886 Reports 60
