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*  The United Brethern. (''sic'')

*  The United Brethern. (''sic'')

The first of these organizations was had in 1814, by the Methodists, in the little cabin of Michael {{Surname|Thomas}}, under the pastoral influence of Rev. {{Surname|Summerville}}. The membership resulting from that organization consisted of six in number, namely: Lawrance {{Surname|Winkler}}, and his wife - John {{Surname|Wade}} and his wife, and Michael {{Surname|Thomas}} and his wife. For the first five years after organization the (''sic'') continued to congregate\ at the cabin of Mr. Thomas, in religious service. In 1819, they moved their seat of service to the cabin of Lawrance  {{Surname|Winkler}}, where they continued to worship until 1828, when Mr. Winkler removed to Chester township. They then took up for their meeting place a cabin which was put up for to hold school in near where afterwards School house No. 9. was erected. Here they continued their meetings until on the Baughman township side of Orrville, their denomination put up a church building, where they since then meet to worship.

The first of these organizations was had in 1814, by the Methodists, in the little cabin of Michael {{Surname|Thomas}}, under the pastoral influence of Rev. {{Surname|Summerville}}. The membership resulting from that organization consisted of six in number, namely: Lawrance {{Surname|Winkler}}, and his wife - John {{Surname|Wade}} and his wife, and Michael {{Surname|Thomas}} and his wife. For the first five years after organization the (''sic'') continued to congregate at the cabin of Mr. Thomas, in religious service. In 1819, they moved their seat of service to the cabin of Lawrance  {{Surname|Winkler}}, where they continued to worship until 1828, when Mr. Winkler removed to Chester township. They then took up for their meeting place a cabin which was put up for to hold school in near where afterwards School house No. 9. was erected. Here they continued their meetings until on the Baughman township side of Orrville, their denomination put up a church building, where they since then meet to worship.

In 1842 they organized a class at Smithville, in the little cabin School house then standing on the N.E. corner of the Presbyterian Church ground - (now the dwelling house of Yost {{Surname|Baker}}). The members of this class were David {{Surname|Antles}}, Hanson {{Surname|Brown}}, Mother {{Surname|Miller}}, Mr. Simon {{Surname|Bowman}}, Mrs. {{Surname|Greager}} and Mrs. {{Surname|Weed}}. Within one year all of these members became scattered, and their organization "was not." In 1864, they again organized in the old Presbyterian Church, under the voice of Rev. James {{Surname|Elliott}}; but their membership being of exceeding limit, this organization was of but short duration. In 1866, the (''sic'') had an other organization at Smithville, in the old grove of I. A. {{Surname|Keiffer}}. This being held under the influence of Rev. A. {{Surname|Reader}}. Since the last organization of this church, they erected a neat little house of worship at Smithville, and the church it is in prosperous condition.

In 1842, they organized a class at Smithville, in the little cabin School house then standing on the N.E. corner of the Presbyterian Church ground - (now the dwelling house of Yost {{Surname|Baker}}). The members of this class were David {{Surname|Antles}}, Hanson {{Surname|Brown}}, Mother {{Surname|Miller}}, Mr. Simon {{Surname|Bowman}}, Mrs. {{Surname|Greager}} and Mrs. {{Surname|Weed}}. Within one year all of these members became scattered, and their organization "was not." In 1864, they again organized in the old Presbyterian Church, under the voice of Rev. James {{Surname|Elliott}}; but their membership being of exceeding limit, this organization was of but short duration. In 1866, the (''sic'') had an other organization at Smithville, in the old grove of I. A. {{Surname|Keiffer}}. This being held under the influence of Rev. A. {{Surname|Reader}}. Since the last organization of this church, they erected a neat little house of worship at Smithville, and the church it is in prosperous condition.

The second church organization in Green was that of the Amish. This being organized in 1816, their pastor being David {{Surname|Zook}}. The first elders of this denonomiation were Peter {{Surname|Yoder}}, John {{Surname|Zook}} and Benjamin {{Surname|Schrag}}. In 1862 they put up a house of worship near the centre of Green comfortably seating an auditory of about 511. This is perhaps the only meeting house owned by this denomination in the United States. The beauty of simplicity and neatness which is the chief characteristic of the modest little building certainly is remarkable.

The second church organization in Green was that of the Amish. This being organized in 1816. Their pastor being David {{Surname|Zook}}. The first elders of this denomination were Peter {{Surname|Yoder}}, John {{Surname|Zook}} and Benjamin {{Surname|Schrag}}. In 1862, they put up a house of worship near the centre of Green, comfortably seating an auditory of about 500. This is perhaps the only meeting house owned by this denomination in the United States. The beauty of simplicity and neatness, which is the chief characteristic of the modest little building certainly is remarkable. And, the attention bestowed upon it in reparation, commands the admiration of the passer-by.

The third organization was that of the German Baptists (the Dunkerds). This denomination organized in 1826 on what was then called "the John {{Surname|Shoemaker}} farm". This organization extends over what they call their district including different counties, but its organizations was had here, and for many years the residence of Rev. John {{Surname|Shoemaker}} was one of their chief meeting places.

The third organization was that of the German Bapdists (''sic'') (The Dunkerds.) This denomination organized in 1826, on what was then called "The John {{Surname|Shoemaker}} farm". This organization extends over what they call their district, including different counties, but its organization was had here, and for many years the residence of Rev. John {{Surname|Shoemaker}} was one of their chief meeting places.

The fourth church organization in Green was that of the Presbyterians whch took place in 1830 at Smithville in their church building then being finished. This organization was had under Rev. Mr. Thomas {{Surname|Bass}}, Sr. The membership resulting there from ____ consisted of 40 in number. George {{Surname|Leasure}} being the first ruling elder of this organization. The Pastor order descents as follows:

The fourth church organization in Green was that of the Presbyterians whch took place in 1830 at Smithville in their church building then being finished. This organization was had under Rev. Mr. Thomas {{Surname|Bass}}, Sr. The membership resulting there from ____ consisted of 40 in number. George {{Surname|Leasure}} being the first ruling elder of this organization. The Pastor order descents as follows: