These abbreviations were used by the editor:
d/o=daughter of; s/o=son of; w/o=wife of
b.=born; d.=died y=years m=months d=days

DAVIS, Abigail; d/o I & A.; d. Aug. 30, 1853 Aged 29y 4m
DAVIS, Israel; d. Oct. 7, 1872 In 76y of age
DAVIS, Mary E.; 1877-1942; Willard 1854-1941

DEARBORN, Nathan; d. Feb. 22, 1847. Aged 61y 5m 18d

GODFREY, Catharine; w/o S.B.; Nov. 27, 1821 - Sep. 13, 1891
GODFREY, Israel D.; s/o S. B. & C.; d. March 5, 1863. Aged 23y 5m 6d (Civil War Vet. G.A.R. Co. 97th Reg.)
GODFREY, Samuel B.; d. Nov. 11, 1880 Aged 68y 1m 28d

HENERY, [Granite monument], "In memory of Robert & Jane Kennedy HENERY who came from Ireland in 1750. Their son and dau. in law who came here from Maine and pioneered on this land in 1814. Samuel H. 1776-1829. Tobithia Davis 1776-1849. And children of Samuel & Tobithia. Robert, William, John, Nathan, Samuel, David, Charles, Jane, Rhoda, Nancy. Elder, William & Rhoda Davis."

JUDSON, Nancy; w/o George H. PATTERSON; d. Sept. 22, 1854, Aged 30y 11m 8d (Dau. of Rev. Reuben Berkley-note by transcriber)

LEGET, Hannah; w/o James; b. in Luzerne Co. Pa.; d. Aug. 8, 1858 Aged ?
LEGET, James; b. in Lycoming Co. Pa.; d. Sep. 25, 1847 Aged 56y 6m 25d
LEGETT, Hannah; w/o James; d. March 16, 1863 Aged 33y 11m 18d
LEGETT, Hiram; d. Sep. 18, 1874 Aged 50y 11m 18d
LEGGETT, Alice; d/o E. D. & E.; 1891-1911
LEGGETT, Amy; w/oHiram; Feb. 28, 1823-Oct. 13, 1897
LEGGETT, Edward; 1846- no death date and Emily, His Wife; 1850-1908

McKIBBEN, George; s/o S. & M.; Oct. 19, 1837-Feb. 11, 1840
McKIBBEN, Melinda H.; w/o S.; July 10, 1816-July 24, 1913 and Samuel; Jan. 15, 1815-Aug. 7, 1895
McKIBBEN, Sarah A.; d/o Samuel & M. H.; d. Sept. 19, 1868 Aged 24y 11m

PATTERSON, J. W. ;Nov. 24, 1832-Oct. 22, 1898; Emily J., His Wife, 1842-1913
PATTERSON, Pheobe M. w/oP. J.; b. in Maine July 6, 1810;d. Feb. 17, 1907 and Philetus J.; b. in Ohio June 2, 1809;d. July 15, 1890
PATTERSON, S. P.; 1843-1919; C. J., His Wife, 1847-1899

SELLS, Esther; d/o D. & M. Sells; w/of Joseph WILSON; d. Aug. 18, 1873 Aged 64y 9m 2d

From the book, "History of Morgan County, Ohio, 1886"
Originally published in 1886. Author, Charles Robertson, M. D.
Page 412 -

Windsor Baptist Church was first organized January 11, 1818, by Elder William Davis. The early members were William Davis, Nancy Davis, Levi Davis, Rhoda Davis, Titus Hinman, Samuel Henery, Tabitha Henry, Nathan Dearborn, William Davis, 2nd, Dr. Ephraim Wight, Betsey Wight, Martha Tells, Sally Cheadle and Isaac Melvin.

The first deacons were Isaac Melvin, Samuel Henry and N. Dearborn. The first clerk Dr. E. Wight. The first house of worship was erected in 1838. It was a brick structure and cost about $1,000. The first pastor was William Davis.He served the society until he bacame superannuated. He was succeeded by Benoni Allen, who preached from 1828 to 1832, Reuben Berkley from 1832 to 1840, Benjamin Blake from 1840 to 1841, R. H. Sedwick, H. Billings, H. Ward, James Herbert, J. H. Barker, William Mears, G. W. Churchill, H. Ward and Rev. J. H. Barker were pastors in the order in which their names are given. N. B. Henry acted as supply for some years.

This congregation was at first known as the First Baptist Church of Roxbury, having been formed in the Roxbury portion of the township. For a number of years the members worshiped in private houses, schoolhouses and barns.The present number of number of members is twenty-six. Following are the original members:
Jemima Dennis, Susanna Ackerson, Tabitha Henery, Betsey Davis, Nancy Davis, Levi Davis, Sally Cheadle, Hannah Morgareidge, Lucy Chase, Rhoda Davis, Martha Sell, Wm. Davis, Mary Ackerson, Ephriam Wight, Isaac Melvin, Betsy Emerson, Samuel Henery, Nathan Dearborn, Betsy Wight, David Emerson, Rev. Wm. Davis, Elizabeth Emerson, Franklin Hersey, Daniel Dennis, Sally Cheadle, John Cheadle, Micah Fairfield, Mary Tufts, Titus B. Hinman, Garrett Ackerman, Sarah Evans, David Cunningham, Abigail Godfrey, Isaac Hutchinson, Julia Lyon
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The McConnelsville Herald
Friday, July 18, 1890
McConnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio

The Windsor Baptist Church was first organized January 11, 1818, on what is known as Big Bottom. The following is taken from the record of the first meeting of then the infant Baptist church: "January 11, 1819, by previous notice a number of Baptist brethren in the township met at Bro. Ephraim Wight's for the purpose conversing on the all important affairs concerning the establishment of a church of Christ in this place, which is to be known as the First Baptist Church, and the Christian-Baptised members are as follows: Brothers, Ephraim Wight, Nathan Dearborn, Isaac Melvern, Samuel Henery; Sisters, Jemima Dennis, Tabitha Henery, Nancy Davis, Sally Cheadle; and being fully persuaded that is was of importance to have a church of Christ in this place, we then organized our meeting by prayer, by Elder William Davis; then Elder Davis acted as moderator for us, and we proceeded to read our Articles of Faith and Church Covenant, and being agreed with them, we joined hands in fellowship with each other, receiving the Christian charge from Elder Davis, and, giving us the right hand of fellowship, he then pronounced us a Church by the authority vested in him. Epraim Wight was chosen clerk, Isaac Melvern and S. Henery were chosen deacons, and later singing a hymn the meeting closed with prayer by Nathan Dearborn."

February 1, 1818, Brother David Emmerson and Sister Lucy Chase were received into the church as full members.

February 21, 1818, Sally Cheadle was received into the church, and the Lord's Supper was commemorated for the first time in the church.

April 4, 1818, Elder William Davis was this day invited to take the pastoral care of the church; call accepted, and in the first year there was added by experience six members. So Elder Davis served the church as pastor twelve years with faithful service. Afterwards Elder Benoni Allen was chosen as second pastor, and the membership increases as time goes by, until in 1831 it numbered forty-one. Elder Reuben Berkley took charge of the church October 28, 1832. He was pastor for about ten years, and in pages of history few will have a better record than Elder Berkley. The meetings of the church were held at the homes of members; at Ephraim Wight's first, then at some other brothers, and sometimes in warm weather services were held in barns. Thus meetings were held for about forty years. The members made an effort to be at each meeting, and the heroic effort was crowned with success. At almost every covenant meeting some were admitted to membership, and often the water was disturbed with willing candidates for baptism. Two have been ordained as ministers of the gospel-thus the good the church has done cannot be estimated here. Many have been taken to reap their reward above. One of our number was taken as prisoner during the war, (Benjamin Patterson) and while in prison, during the long stay there, taught a Bible class. He died in prison and was taken from there to a better clime (where they hunger no more, neither do they thirst,) to eat of the tree of life and drink from the crystal fountain that flows from the throne of God. Some have gone up to him from the humble walk of life, where they did the things for the master, and as their labor is ended their work is o'er. He has said, come up higher, thou hast been faithful in little, enter into the joy of the lord. They ministered to the needy, and has He not said, in as much as ye have done it unto one of the least, ye did it unto me. During Elder Berkley's pastorate in 1837, they, the Lord's people, wanted a house to worship in. They chose a committee to select a site. Some favored a site on Big Bottom at the lower side of the Miller farm, near the river, and where now is a small graveyard; while others favored a site near what is now McVeigh's school house; others near where the Brick, for this house was made near J. W. Hook's, above Hooksburg; but to satisfy all as they could, they purchased of John Henery a small tract of ground, the present site where the church was built in 1840. Pastor and people united, and with their own hands the house was opened to worship in; Elder Berkley holding the chisel with his own hands to turn the giant posts. P. J. Patterson, present clerk of the church, and who is now past four score years, turned with a crank. Thus the parts were finished. Then Brother Blake was pastor for a time; also Robert Sedgwick and Elder Billings served as pastors for some time. Brother H. Ward, now of N. Y., was a faithful servant of the Lord. Brother N. B. Henery was supply for some time, as was also Brother Gear. J. H. Barker was chosen pastor, doing his work faithfully. Elder Wm. Mear came as pastor, and was a most faithful man, serving the Lord and preaching faithfully, adding many to the church; at one revival meeting some 70 united with the church. Some have remained until the present time, while some have joined those over the mystic river. G. W. Churchill came as pastor; he preached faithfully. His motto was, "Cut to the line, let the chips fall where they may." Rev. N. B. Henery was again called to supply the pulpit, and he did well in the vineyard of the Lord. Then Rev. J. W. Churchill again acted as pastor. Rev. James Herbert was then called and preached deep, earnest sermons. H. Ward was recalled as pastor, and Rev. J. C. Richardson, who came, and then Rev. B. L. Neff was a supply for some time. Lastly Rev. E. W. Danniels, our present pastor, who has done so much good and is still doing good work for the master. There have been changes during the half century which the church has existed and occupied this house. No one doubts but it has done great good. Of the constituent members all have been called to received their reward. Some who labored earnestly that the Lord's house might be built, seemed to trust God in ways and means to succeed. They served him with their substance. They believed as St. James, as being not hearers of the word, but doers. They did a good work, and now they are all gone to reap their reward, and their good works follow after.

Momentous years were those from 1818 to 1837, which gave so much for Christianity; memorable forever will they be in the record of human struggle for principle for Christ.

There have been, since the institution of the church, about 350 admitted as members. Since 1863, forty members have passed over the river of death, and are now numbered among the silent majority. Our number has been reduced by other causes. The parable of the sower would apply to us. The church, while perhaps the oldest in the country, has been a factor of great good in the community since its organization 72 years, 5 months, and 14 days, which dates back farther than man's memory; and this house, which has been built and occupied 50 years and opened to the public on occasions for funerals. We have not the means of knowing the cost of the house, but this we do know, some who labored hard to get it went beyond their means that it might be accomplished. Nathan Dearborn worked days and traveled nights to secure means that the Lord's house might be built, paying laborers, boarding hands etc. Others did all they could. Brothers Samuel McKibben, H. P. Dearborn, and Rev. N. B. Henery helped with their hands in the rearing of the house. Brother Samuel McKibben carrying brick, Brother H. P. Dearborn tending the masons at work, Rev. N. B. Henery splitting lath for plastering, Brother Philetus J. Patterson turned the posts. Let your minds run back 72 years when this country was nearly all wilderness, or even 65 years when this was verily the first church in the township. Since the coming of Rev. E. W. Danniels, our beloved pastor, many changes have been made, namely: New sleepers, floor, roof, organ, windows, papering, painting, etc., for which we ought to thank all who assisted, and call upon all within to praise God, from all blessings flow

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