First United Methodist Church (Troy, Ohio) records

Collection

Identifier: MS-1081

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

This collection consists of five bound volumes of church record books (1860 - 1977), two post bound church record books (1975 - 2007), Inactive membership rolls (1906 - 2000) and active membership rolls (1919 - 2001). The record books contain membership records, church officials, pastoral records, class records, baptisms, marriages, deaths, funerals and other miscellaneous records. The membership rolls contain memberships, births, baptisms, deaths and removal dates.

Dates

Creation: 1860-2007

Extent

5 Reels (5 microfilm reels)

Creator

First United Methodist Church (Troy, Ohio) (Organization)

Biographical / Historical

According to information provided by the First United Methodist Church, Troy, Ohio, services were first held around 1810 in a carpenter shop at Water and Clay Streets. In 1812 a log building was built at Main and Clay where services were held for 11 years. A one story brick church built on Mulberry Street in 1825 replaced the log building. A second church was erected in 1839, next to the original one on Mulberry Street when the congregation out grew the first. The first church was then used as the parsonage. This church was renovated between 1863 and 1865 to accommodate the growing congregation. Then a fire completely destroyed the church on Easter Sunday in 1899. In June of the same year ground breaking ceremonies took place to begin building the present church. The cornerstone was laid on November 2, 1899.

The above history was compiled based on information obtained from the First United Methodist Church, Troy, Ohio.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.

Language of Materials

Materials in English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The records of the First United Methodist Church, Troy, Ohio were transferred for microfilming to the Center for Archival Collections, Bowling Green State University, with the cooperation of Rev. James C. Wilson II and the assistance of Mary Davis.