First Presbyterian Church of Falmouth

Organized Dec. 5, 1829
Disbanded Dec. 2, 1932

Transcribed by Sherri from images donated by Joy Fisher from FHL Film #358488.

This information is from the first Church Book in posession of Mrs. J.E. (Fannie) Wilson of Falmouth, KY in 1938. June 1, 1879   Page 127 Mrs. Pudence Logan presented a letter of dismission from the Presbyterian Church at Mayslick, Ky; admitted to memberhip. * * * * * * * * * September 7, 1879   Page 128 R.H. Dudley, representative to the Presbytery at Falmouth on 16th inst. * * * * * * * * * September 17, 1879     THe minutes approved (with exceptions).   Richd. Valentine, Moderator * * * * * * * * * January 8, 1880   Page 129 Letter of dismission granted A.K. Barbour who has removed to Kansas City. * * * * * * * * * January 18, 1880     Rev. H.W. Taylor in charge; Rev. H.P. Thompson also present. Rev. H.P. Thompson reported in full having received Mr. George N. Ellis at Catawby o Sept. 14, 1878, upon his profession &ct and baptized hi. On motion, the action was unanimously approved &c. * * * * * * * * * April 11, 1880   Page 132 Daniel Rush appointed representative to the Presbytery at Greenup on the 23rd of April. * * * * * * * * * June 19, 1880     Letter of dismissal granted to Mrs. M.W. Crozer, Miss Margaret and Miss Mary Taylor Crozer to the Presbyterian Church at COvington. * * * * * * * * * July 18, 1880   Page 133 Rev. H.W. Taylor baptized Lowell Legrand Marvin aged 5 years and 1 month, son of I.P. & M.L. Marvin.   I.P. Marvin, Clerk   * * * * * * * * * August 15, 1880     Kerr Tunis Riggs, infant son of Benjamin S. & Kate Riggs was baptized. * * * * * * * * * August 26, 1880   Page 133 Died at his residence in this place Mr. John D. Keith, aged 67 years; 38 years a member of this church. * * * * * * * * * September 3, 1880   Page 134 R.H. Dudley was chosen delegate to Synod at Lexington and Daniel Rush as alternate - Oct. 13th. The Same delegates appointed to the Presbytery which meets at the same plae on Oct. 14th. * * * * * * * * * October 23, 1880     Mrs. Marann Kate Thompson recived on profession &c. * * * * * * * * * March 19, 1881   Page 136 Session met at close of sermon by Rev. E.P. Marvin of the Niagra Presbytery. Rev. H.W. Taylor, Moderator. Elders J.H. Barbour, R.H. Dudley & I.P. Marvin. Mr. John Saunders, Mr. Shelton Wilson, Miss Fannie S. Lee, Amelia Craig were received on professio of faith &c.  Miss Craig only received baptism.  The others had been previously baptized. * * * * * * * * * March 26, 1881     Session met at close of the sermon.  Rev. E.P. Marvin of Niagara Presbytery requested by the Eldership to act as Moderator which hed did. Elders present J.H. Barbour, R.H. Dudley and I.P. Marvin. Miss Mary F. Marvin, Sue E. Barbour, Kate N. Menzies, Mr. Edgar S. Bronson, George D. Lee and Edwin Wilson presented themselves before the session for examination by the session as to their views and upon a profession of their faith in Christ as their Savior and a trust in his promise, they were received into church membership and E.S. Bronson received the rite of baptism. The Session closed regularly.   I.P. Marvin, Clerk of Session * * * * * * * * * April 5, 1881   Page 137 At the close of a series of nightly meetings held from the 26th of March to date at the conclusion of the sermon on this night, Session mt.  Rev. H.W. Taylor in charge, the following presented themselves: William W. Clark, Hetty E. Redman, Lee Redman, Walter Dudley, Charles Campbell, Mollie E. Hitch, Charles H. Lee Jr., Burwell Keith, Charles W. Peake and Missouri Hemingway - they were received, &c. Also at the same time received by certificate from the Presbyterian Church of Versailles, Miss Sallie Menzies and Mr. Henry C. Clark and his wife Tommy Clark fro the Gilead Church. Total number added to the church during the series of meetings 24. * * * * * * * * * April 10 1881   Page 139 Mr. Charles W. Peake granted a certificate of dismission on leaving to unite with the Presbyterian Church at Orange, N.J. * * * * * * * * * April 17, 1881   Page 139 Daniel Rush delegate to the Presbytery at Augusta on April 22nd and R.H. Dudley alternate to the Ebenezer Presbytery. * * * * * * * * *     Page 140 MEM: "In the minutes on page 138 the record of the meeting of the session should state (which was then omitted) that William W. CLark, Miss Hetty E. Redman, Lee Redman and Miss Missouri Hemingway received the rite of baptism upon admission to the church fellowship.   I.P. Marvin, Clerk of Session. * * * * * * * * * April 1881     Rev. H.H. Taylor preacher in charge, baptized Harry D. Redman and Loueffie Redman, infant children of David E. and Libby Redmon, also Ella Kerr, infant daughter of James M. and Ella Kerr Wilson. * * * * * * * * * Records approved.  Done in Presbytery at Augusta, KY April 23, 1881 Page 142   John W. Pugh, Moderator * * * * * * * * * June 5, 1881   Page 143 Baptized by Rev. G.W. Coons, Ada Diltz Robbins, daughter of J.W. and Ada D. Robbins. At the same date were baptized by Rev. G.W. Coons Duncan, infant children of Charles and Eva O. Duncan. * * * * * * * * * July 6, 1881     Met at house of I.P. Marin.  Rev. H.W. Taylor, Elders J. Barbour, R. N. Dudley & I.P. Marvin. Ms. Mary Lilly, widow of George Lilly deceased, was admitted upon confession of faith &c, and received baptisn was granted memberhip. Her children were baptized, as follows: Darzie (?), age 13; George, 10; Amy 10; Robbie, 7; Hady, 6; Nora, 2, Colonel Burroughs, 15 months. * * * * * * * * * March 19, 1882     The following persons were received on profession of faith &c. Henry Fabra and Julius C. Fabra, having received Catholic Church baptism when young. * * * * * * * * * April 16, 1882   Page 146 Rev. H.W. Taylor, Moertor. J.H. Barbour, R.H. Dudley & Daniel Rush, Elders. J.H. Barbour appointed delegate to Presbytery at Dayton, KY on the 21st, inst. and Daniel Rush, alternate. * * * * * * * * * Statistics of the church. 3 Elders, 1 Deacon added on examination, 3 Whole number of Commuicants, 90. Page 147 * * * * * * * * * April 22, 1881, Dayton, KY     Examination of Records: 2. "It is reorded on March 19, 1882 that certain persons were received on examination & profession of faith, having received Catholic church baptism when young!" "The Presbytery declines at this time to express any opinion either of approval or disapproval."   J.N. Ervine, Mod.   * * * * * * * * * July 3, 1882, Falmouth, Ky   Page 149 Julius Fabra dismissed, at his request, to first Presbyterian church at Covington, KY   H.W. Taylor, Mod.   * * * * * * * * * August 20, 1882   Page 150 Louise, infant daughter of Henry and Cora Fabra baptized by Rev. H.W. Taylor. * * * * * * * * *  Annual Report April 1883 to May 1, 1884.  Total communicants - 71.  (This on page 151).   I.P. Marvin, Clerk of Session. * * * * * * * * * Miscellaneous memorandums:   Page 152 Miss Mollie Mullins was married to John Baldwin. Mrs. Mollie M. Baldwin was married to Wm. M. Applegate. Miss Lou McCune and C.H. Lee were married June 14, 1877. Miss Effie McCune and W.E. Wilson were married June 14, 1882. Miss Elonora Grandbeck and A.T. Campbell were married Oct. 25, 1883. Miss Cora Woodworth and Henry Fabra were married _____. Miss Lillie Menzies and A.K. Barbour were married June ___ 1884. Miss Anna Menzies was married to _____ Spears of Paris, Ky.   Annie L. Marvin was married to John Y. Dean Page 153 The following were taken from loose papers in the Record Book:   Fourth Street Presbyterian Church of Augusta, Ky. Granted a letter of dismission to Wilson Fabra, Dec. 16, 1902.    S. W. McKibbin, Clerk Trinity Parish, Covington, KY February 25, 1891 Certificate that J.T. Keith is a commnicant in regular standing in the Protestant Episcopal Church, and is entitled &ct     Frank Woods Baker Rector, Trinity Parish, Covington, Ky * * * * * * * * * (Here ends the record in Volume No. 1 of the Falmouth Presbyterian Church.) * * * * * * * * * Statement of account in regard to ministers' salary in Falmouth Presbyterian Church; services commencing July 1, 1872 & closing July 1, 1873. Amount of Salary received from congregation in both town & country  $75.00 Amount borrowed from building fund at the suggestio of Mr. McMurchy Deacon & E.W. Knight, Treasurer, which was to be repaid by the congregation. $155.50 Total amount paid for years service   $221.50 What the amount of the subscription to salary of preacher was, I do not know, but understood it to be near $400.00.   June 30, 1873 Truly Yours, Geo. W. Coons     1829-1878 1879-1884 1885-1932

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