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

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

*  Rev. Thomas {{Surname|Barr}}, Sr.

*  Rev. Thomas {{Surname|Barr}}, Sr.

*  Rev. Mr. {{Surname|Virtue}}.

*  Rev. Mr. {{Surname|Virtue}}.

The fifth organization being that of the followers of John {{Surname|Weinebrenner}}, (''sic'') who organized in 1839. at the residence of Christian {{Surname|Allaman}}, on the south west quarter of section No. 14. the farm now owned by David {{Surname|Arick}}. This organization being had under Rev. Samuel {{Surname|Miller}} and John {{Surname|Keller}}. The members of this organization were as follows:

The fifth organization being that of the followers of John {{Surname|Weinebrenner}}, (''sic'') who organized in 1839. at the residence of Christian {{Surname|Allaman}}, on the south west quarter of section No. 14. the farm now owned by David {{Surname|Arick}}. This organization being had under Rev. Samuel {{Surname|Miller}} and John {{Surname|Keller}}. The members of this organization were as follows:

*  Christian {{Surname|Allaman}}, and his wife.

*  Christian {{Surname|Allaman}}, and his wife.

Christian {{Surname|Allaman}} being appointed elder, and David {{Surname|Shelly}} was appointed the first deacon. In less than two years after this organization Mr. Allaman died, and the other members all scattered off. So in 1841, The same denomination organized at Smithville, in the little cabin schoolhouse then standing on the north east corner of the Presbyterian Church ground, under Rev. Samuel {{Surname|Scherrich}}. The membership of this organization consisted of Peter {{Surname|Eberly}} and wife, Samuel {{Surname|Plymesser}} and wife, Jacob {{Surname|Schroll}} and wife, Daniel {{Surname|Williams}} and wife, Hugh {{Surname|Norris}} and wife, and David {{Surname|Heikes}}. Peter {{Surname|Eberly}} being elected as elder and David {{Surname|Heikes}} as deacon. Not having a house of their own wherein to worship, they bought one of the first-put-up-dwelling houses in Smithville, wherein they had their meetings for a number of years. More being added to their number, they put up a small meeting house of their own, about 10 rods west of where the St. Paul church now stands. Now, becoming quite numerous, they, in 1867, erected an elegant church building on Milton Street, in Smithville, of 38 by 62 feet dimension, the top of the spire of which being 112 feet above the pavement.

Christian {{Surname|Allaman}} being appointed elder, and David {{Surname|Shelly}} was appointed the first deacon. In less than two years after this organization Mr. Allaman died, and the other members all scattered off. So in 1841, The same denomination organized at Smithville, in the little cabin schoolhouse then standing on the north east corner of the Presbyterian Church ground, under Rev. Samuel {{Surname|Scherrich}}. The membership of this organization consisted of Peter {{Surname|Eberly}} and wife, Samuel {{Surname|Plymesser}} and wife, Jacob {{Surname|Schroll}} and wife, Daniel {{Surname|Williams}} and wife, Hugh {{Surname|Norris}} and wife, and David {{Surname|Heikes}}. Peter {{Surname|Eberly}} being elected as elder and David {{Surname|Heikes}} as deacon. Not having a house of their own wherein to worship, they bought one of the first-put-up-dwelling houses in Smithville, wherein they had their meetings for a number of years. More being added to their number, they put up a small meeting house of their own, about 10 rods west of where the St. Paul church now stands. Now, becoming quite numerous, they, in 1867, erected an elegant church building on Milton Street, in Smithville, of 38 by 62 feet dimension, the top of the spire of which being 112 feet above the pavement.

The sixth church organization in Green was that of "The Brethern In Christ," which was had in 1843, in the little wood-colored church building that was put up at Smithville, in the spring previous to their organization by those who then became members of the church when it was organized. The members of its first organization were

The sixth church organization in Green was that of "The Brethern In Christ," which was had in 1843, in the little wood-colored church building that was put up at Smithville, in the spring previous to their organization by those who then became members of the church when it was organized. The members of its first organization were

*  David {{Surname|Brenizer}} and his wife.

*  David {{Surname|Brenizer}} and his wife.

*  Jacob {{Surname|Goodyear}}.

*  Jacob {{Surname|Goodyear}}.

The Seventh church organization in Green being that of the Evangelical Lutherans, at Smithville in January, 1844 under the ministerial function of A. H. {{Surname|Myers}}. The membership constituting this organization consisted of the following named persons, to wit:

The Seventh church organization in Green being that of the Evangelical Lutherans, at Smithville in January, 1844 under the ministerial function of A. H. {{Surname|Myers}}. The membership constituting this organization consisted of the following named persons, to wit:

*  Jacob {{Surname|Hess}}

*  Jacob {{Surname|Hess}}

*  Jacob {{Surname|Campbell}}.

*  Jacob {{Surname|Campbell}}.

In the year of 1845. the 8th Church denomination was organized in the township, which being that of the United Bretheren (''sic''). They then organized in a little building put up on the north east corner of the south east quarter of section 29. used as a schoolhouse, where afterwards the Union Meeting house was erected. In 1867. this denomination formed an organization at Smithville, holding their meetings in the schoolhouse. Previous to their organization, they met for worship in the house of the Brethren In Christ. They organized under Rev. David {{Surname|Ecker}}. The organizing members were:

In the year of 1845. the 8th Church denomination was organized in the township, which being that of the United Bretheren (''sic''). They then organized in a little building put up on the north east corner of the south east quarter of section 29. used as a schoolhouse, where afterwards the Union Meeting house was erected. In 1867. this denomination formed an organization at Smithville, holding their meetings in the schoolhouse. Previous to their organization, they met for worship in the house of the Brethren In Christ. They organized under Rev. David {{Surname|Ecker}}. The organizing members were:

*  John {{Surname|Myers}}.

*  John {{Surname|Myers}}.