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The First Presbyterian Church

The Shelbyville Democrat
Thursday, September 22, 1949
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REV. R. M. WOLVINGTON
INSTALLED AS PASTOR
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Thursday, September 15
In an impressive service attended by a large crowd, Rev. Roscoe M. Wolvington was installed as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
A committee of pastors of the White Water Presbytery, headed by Rev. O. J. Malone, pastor of the Beecher Memorial Presbyterian Church at Lawrenceburg, conducted the ritual following a hymn and Scripture reading and an anthem sung by a large choir.
Rev. Howard W. Kipp, pastor of the Connersville First Presbyterian Church, gave the evening's sermon and his theme, "Christ is Central," was furthered by remarks given by other pastors during the service.
Rev. J. A. Breedlove, pastor of the Rushville First Presbyterian Church, offered the installation prayer and the charge to the pastor was given by Rev. F. A. Parker, stated clerk of the Preesbytery and pastor of the Rising Sun Church. The service closed with a charge to the congregation by Rev. Gibson Wilson, stated supply pastor of the East Fourth Street Presbyterian Church in Connersville.
Following the installation Rev. Wolvington ascended to the pulpit where he offered the evening's benediction. He and Mrs. Wolvington then received those present in a reception line at the rear of the worship assembly. Mrs. W. Eden Thurston and Mrs. Charles M. Ewing presided at a flower decorated tabel from which refreshments were served.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Republican
Saturday, June 28, 1938
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Presbyterian Church
Will Hold Communion
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          Summer communion service will be held Sunday morning at the First Presbyterian church and all members of the congregation are urged to be present to keep their communion records clear, Dr. C. A. Bowler, pastor, announced today.
The service will begin at 10:35 o'clock and the communion meditation will be "Magnifying the Grace of God."
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Republican
January 15, 1925
Page 1
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PASTORS VOICE
THEIR REGRET
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Adopted bResolutions Regarding
Departure of Dr. A. F. Vontobel
From City.
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WORK HERE WAS ENJOYED
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          Ministers of the Shelbyville churches, members of the Shelbyville Pastors' Association, at a meeting held this week, adopted a resolution expressing regret at the departure of Dr. A. F. vonTobel, from this city, and the discontinuance of his association with the ministers of the other churches here. Dr. vonTobel and wife plan to leave here February first for Deery, Pennsylvania, where he has accepted the pastorate of the First Presbyterian church. Dr. vonTobel had been the pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Shelbyville for eight and one-half years.
          The resolution adopted by the ministers of the city, regarding the departure of Dr. vonTobel, follows:
          "The Shelbyville Pastors' Association, assembled in regular session, does this day, express sincere regret because of the severance of the membership of the Rev. A. F. vonTobel, D.D., due to his acceptance of the pastorate of the Deery Presbyterian church, Pennsylvania.
          "His partnership with us in Kingdom work has to us been pleasant and profitable; and now because of his splendid Christian character, his consecrated talent, and his spirit of brotherliness we heartily commend him to the fellowship of the pastors within the bounds of his new field of labor."
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Indianapolis Star
July 8, 1915
Page 5   Column 5
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          SHELBYVILLE -- Homer P. Whitford, of Bridgewater, N. Y., has been selected organist for the First Presbyterian Church of this city as success or of Harold J. Bartz, who has gone to York, Pa., to be organist for the First Presbyterian Church at that place.
Contributed by Virginia Latta Curulla

The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, April 3, 1913.
Page 4 Column 3
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SUNDAY SCHOOL AND
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
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Of the First Presbyterian
Church Elected Officers
Last Night.
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(From Tuesday's Daily.)
The Sunday school and the Emily Vanpelt Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church elected officers for the coming year at meeting held last night.
Those for the Sunday school are as follows: Superintendent, Frank Bass; assistant superintendent, Frank Hale; secretary, C. V. Crockett; assistant secretary, Lulu Springer; chorister, Walter Stuckey; and pianist, M. B. Chenhall.
Those for the missionary society are the following: President, Miss Mary Gorgas; vice-president, Miss Callie Jameson; secretary, Mrs. Earl Beckman; treasurer, Miss Gertrude Randall, and assistant treasurer, Miss Katheryn Weaver.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The First Presbyterian Church
Shelbyville, Indiana
Rev. Earl R. North, Minister
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Directory April 1, 1911
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Historical
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The First Presbyterian Church of Shelbyville, Indiana, was organized July 7, 1824 in the house of Zebulon Wallace, in Hendricks township. The Rev. John McElroy Dickey constituted the church with thirteen charter members; Mr. Elijah Kirkpatrick was elected Elder and Thomas Vaughan was elected Deacon. The new church was connected with the Presbytery of Salem and was a part of the Synod of Kentucky. It was one of the original churches in the Synod of Indiana, which was formed in 1826. For four years it was in Madison Presbytery and from 1839 to 1870 it was in Indianapolis Presbytery, since then it has been in the Presbytery of Whitewater.
          The first building was erected in 1840. It was of undressed lumber and cost $2,500; a brick church costing $4,000 was dedicated September 1, 1863. This was replaced in 1886 by the present building, which was enlarged by the addition of the Sunday School and social rooms in 1909.
          The church has been served by the following pastors and stated supplies:
1824-1826 Samuel M. Dickey
1827-1828 James M. Duncan
1829 Samuel G. Lowry
1829-1835 Eliphalet Kent
1835-1838 William M. Woods
1838-1850 the following served for short periods each: Wells Bushnell, Joseph G. Monfort, Charles McKinney, Samuel Orr, Abram T. Hendricks, James Gilchrist, John M. Wampler,

1850-1856 John C. Caldwell
1856 William Bishop
1857-1858 Charles P. Jennings
1859-1866 James J. Smythe
1866-1870 Charles P. Jennings
1870 J. R. Walker
1871-1880 George Sluter
1880-1883 George Marsh
1883-1892 Thomas L. Hughes, D.D.
1892-1894 Albert A. Pfanstiehl, D.D.
1894-1899 John C. Caldwell,D.D.
1899-1902 M. Luther Tressler
1903-1906 Walter E. Price
1907-1910 Lewis O. Richmond
1911 Earl R. North

Roll Of Members
This roll is not the authoritative roll of the church. For convenience the names of all who are either active or inactive, and whose present residence in Shelbyville is known, have been printed. Some of those whose names are found on this list of members, because of long absence or neglect of ordinance, have been placed on the Reserve Roll.

Adams, Mrs. Ann, Greenwood, Ind.
Adams, Mrs. Edward K., 223 W. Broadway
Adams, Miss Katherine, 207 S. Harrison
Alexander, Mrs. Mary, R.F.D.1
Alexander, Alice, R.F.D.1
Alexander, Bessie, R.F.D.1
Alexander, Edward, R.F.D.1
Alfrey, Wm., 235 W. Franklin
Allen, Mrs. Lydia, 328 W. Broadway
Amick, Mrs. Florence, 33 N. West
Amick, Hazel, 33N. West
Amsden, Charles E., Dorsey Block
Apple, Mrs. Mahala, 108 W. Hendricks
Appelton, Mrs. Sarah, 24 N. West
Arzet, George A., 65 E. Broadway
Arzet, Mrs. Anna, 65 E. Broadway
Arzet, Paul, 65 E. Broadway

Baldwin, Miss Mary E., 45 W. South
Bass, Frank, 129 W. Hendricks
Bass, Mrs. Laura, 129 W. Hendricks
Bass, Frances, 129 W. Hendricks
Bass, Lewis A., 129 W. Hendricks
Bassett, Mrs. Ursula, 107 N. Pike
Becker, Mrs. Florence, 119 Montgomery
Beckman, Earle W., 9 W. Taylor
Beeks, Mrs. Emma, 23 E. Franklin
Bell, George, 102 S. Harrison
Bell, Mrs. George, 102 S. Harrison
Bennett, Mrs. Maggie, 268 W. Washington
Billman, Miss Elizabeth, 136 W. Washington
Billman, Joseph, 220 Elm
Billman, Parola, 220 Elm
Billman, Clare, 220 Elm
Blackburn, Dr. Frank, 122 W. Mechanic
Blair, Mrs. Carrie, 23 N. West
Blair, Mrs. Nancy, 236 W. Broadway
Blakely, Albert L., 87 W. Broadway
Blakely, Mrs. Inez, 87 W. Broadway
Blakely, Mildred Elizabeth, 87 W. Braodway
Blakely, William W., 87 W. Broadway
Blakely, William E., Indianapolis
Blakely, Margaret, Indianapolis
Blakely, Albert, Indianapolis
Bland, Morton O., 95 E. Pennsylvania
Bland, Mrs. Edith, 93 E. Pennsylvania
Blessing, Mrs. Mary, 20 E. Franklin
Boger, Mrs. Joanna, 127 S. Miller
Bowlby, Mrs. Mary, 141 W. Broadway
Bowlby, Bernice, 141 W. Broadway
Bowlby, Bertha, 141 W. Broadway
Bowlby, William, Greensburg R.F.D.
Bowlby, Mrs. Clara, Greensburg R.F.D.
Bowlby, Russell, R.F.D. #12
Bowlby, John, R.F.D. #12
Bowlby, Stella, R.F.D. #12
Brokering, Mrs. Laura, 182 S. Tompkins
Brokering, Louis G., 182 S. Tompkins
Brummer, Charles, R.F.D. #2
Brunner, Joseph Albert, 27 S. Miller
Brunner, Mrs. Mollie, 27 S. Miller
Brunner, Albert H., 27 S. Miller
Brunner, Emerson Jay, 27 S. Miller
Buescher, Edward, 72 E. Washington
Buescher, Kate, R.F.D. #6
Bryan, Mrs. Emma, 165 W. Broadway
Buggie, Fred, 127 W. Jackson
Buggie, Mrs. Margaret, 127 W. Jackson
Burkher, George Fred, 23 John St.
Burkher, Mrs. Mary, 23 John St.
Burkher, Fred O., 23 John St.
Burkher, Henry Jr., 266 S. Harrison
Burkher, Mrs. Emma, 266 S. Harrison
Burkher, Margaret, 266 S. Harrison
Burkher, Nellie, 266 S. Harrison
Byers, Mrs. Josephine, 119 W. Broadway

Campbell, Charles H., 125 W. Washington
Campbell, Mrs. Lina, 125 W. Washington
Campbell, Florence, 125 W. Washington
Campbell, Ruth, 125 W. Washington
Campbell, Stanley, 125 W. Washington
Campbell, Guy H., 156 Elm
Campbell, Mrs. Bessie, 156 Elm
Campbell, Ovid, 185 Blanchard
Campbell, Mrs. Ovid, 185 Blanchard
Carithers, Lee B., 150 W. Hendricks
Carithers, Mrs. Cora, 150 W. Hendricks
Carithers, Mrs. Martha, 17 E. Polk
Carithers, Anna, 17 E. Polk
Carruthers, Mrs. S. C., 256 Elm
Caughey, Miss Lida, 23 1/2 N. Harrison
Chaffee, Mrs. Eliza, 47 W. Pennsylvania
Chambers, Mrs. Carrie, 33 N.West
Chenhall, Mrs. Catharine, 33 St. Marys
Chenhall, Martin B., 254 W. Franklin
Chenhall, Mrs. Matilda, 254 W. Franklin
Clark, Mrs. William, 144 W. Mechanic
Clark, Frank G., 37 W. Mechanic
Clark, Mrs. Fannie, R.F.D. #12
Clark, Miss Nellie, R.F.D. #2
Cochran, Mrs. Eda, Edinburg R.F.D. #4
Coers, Henry, S. Pike
Colvin, Cleo, 132 John St.
Comstock, Charles W., 92 E. Locust
Comstock, Mrs. Belle, 92 E. Locust
Comstock, Creta M., 92 E. Locust
Conger, Mrs. Carrie, Van Ave.
Conner, John, 97 W. South
Conner, Mrs. Elizabeth, 97 W. South
Conner, Mrs. Sarah, 258 W. Locust
Conner, Glendon, 66 Howard
Cory, Mrs. Elise, 53 E. Mechanic
Cossairt, Fred, R.F.D. # 10
Cossairt, Margaret, R.F.D. #10
Crecraft, Earl, New York City
Crockett, Clarence V. 11 N. Miller
Crockett, Mrs. Mary S., 11 N. Miller
Crossman, Albert, 131 S. Miller
Curson, John, 206 W. Franklin
Curson, Mrs. Lottie, 206 W. Franklin
Curson, Charles -----

Davis, Charles L., 57 W. Mechanic
Davis, Mrs. Edith, 57 W. Mechanic
Davis, Ernest, 57 W. Mechanic
Davis, Mrs. Mary E., 20 St. Marys
Daugherty, Mrs. Mary, 185 W. Washington
Deitzer, Jacob H., 37 E. Franklin
Deitzer, Mrs. Lena, 37 E. Franklin
Deitzer, Fred, 37 E. Mechanic
Deming, Janie, 26 St. Marys
Denny, Mrs. John, 41 Conrey
DePrez, Harry W., 16 E. Pennsylvania
DePrez, Mrs. Marie, 16 E. Pennsylvania
DePrez, Mrs. Bertha E., 38 W. Mechanic
DePrez, Karl J., 38 W. Mechanic
DePrez, John C., 78 N. Harrison
DePrez, Mrs. Zora, 78 N. Harrison
DePrez, Herbert B., 78 N. Harrison
DePrez, John Day, 82 W. Mechanic
DePrez, William H., 178 W. Washington
DePrez, Mrs. Josephine, 178 W. Washington
DePrez, Mrs. Barbara, 137 W. Broadway
Dobbins, Mrs. Carey, R.F.D. #8
Doble, Frank, 16 W. Mechanic
Doble, Mrs. Emma, 16 W. Mechanic
Doran, Edith, 146 E. Pennsylvania
Doran, Mrs. Omer, 117 S. West
Dorsey, Wm. V., 86 S. Tompkins
Dorsey, Mrs. Hannah, 86 S. Tompkins
Drake, Mrs. Rose, 72 E. Washington
Drake, Rosemond, 72 E. Washington
Drake, Mrs. Christina, 71 E. Washington
Dugan, Ethel, 127 S. Miller
Dungan, Mrs. Verda, 48 St. Marys

Elliott, Mrs. Jane, 18 St. Marys
Elliott, William P., 18 St. Marys
Ellison, Mrs. Emma, 28 Van Ave.
Emrich, John, R.F.D. # 4
Emrich, Mrs. John, R.F.D. # 4
Emrich, Anna M., R.F.D. #4
Ensley, Lillie M., 382 W. Franklin
Ensminger, Charles, 107 S. Harrison
Ensminger, Mrs. Myrtle, 107 S. Harrison
Eschmeyer, Sophia, 172 E. Jackson
Espenscheid, Mrs. Harry, 351 S. Harrison
Ewing, Charles, 183 W. Franklin
Ewing, Mrs. Mabel, 183 W. Franklin

Fagel, Mrs. Henrietta, 227 Meridian
Favorite, Mrs. Caroline, 56 W. Colescott
Favorite, Ida, 56 W. Colescott
Flaitz, Mrs. Nora, 137 W. Broadway
Flaitz, Charles W., 240 W. Washington
Flaitz, Mrs. Charles W., 240 W. Washington
Fleming, Thomas W., 96 W. Broadway
Fleming, Mrs. Anna, 96 W. Broadway
Fox, Mrs. Rachael, R.F.D. #12
Frazier, Mrs. Lydia, 86 S. Tompkins
Friday, Irma., 55 E. Broadway
Fryer, Nola, 173 Montgomery

Garlitch, Wilbur A., 86 E. Locust
Garlitch, Mrs. Amanda, 86 E. Locust
Goodrich, William A., 108 E. Jackson
Goodrich, Mrs. Maggie, 108 E. Jackson
Gorgas, Mrs. Clara, 53 N. Harrison
Gorgas, Mary, 53 N. Harrison
Gorgas, Elliott, 53 N. Harrison
Gray, Mrs. Bessie, 35 W. Hendricks
Gray, mrs. Ora T., 52 E. Hendricks
Griffith, Mrs. Flora, 226 W. Washington
Griffith, Lizzie, 226 W. Washington
Groebl, Emil, 240 S. Tompkins
Groebl, Mrs. Mary, 240 S. Tompkins
Groebl, Margaret, 240 S. Tompkins
Groebl, William, 240 S. Tompkins
Groebl, Annie, 81 Shelby
Groebl, Emma, 81 Shelby

Hale, Frank, R., 143 S. West
Hale, Mrs. Emma L., 143 S. West
Hale, Robert L., 143 S. West
Hale, Mrs. Ella M., 220 S. Tompkins
Hale, Harry O., 33 St. Marys
Ham, Mitchell, Fairland
Ham, Mrs. Louise B., Fairland
Ham, Mrs. Kate, 9 John St.
Ham, Irene, 9 John St.
Hamilton, Mrs. Emma, 72 S. Harrison
Hamilton, Joseph B., 21 E. Polk
Hanna, Mrs. A.P., 45 W. South
Harding, Mrs. Zora, 35 E. Franklin
Harris, Mrs. May E., 54 E. Broadway
Hatmaker, Fred J., 148 W. Pennsylvania
Hatmaker, Edgar L., 148 W. Pennsylvania
Hawkins, Perry F., 23 W. Pennsylvania
Hearn, Mrs. Ida Darr, 52 N. Harrison
Heinrich, Emmannuel, Lockwood House
Hendricks, Mrs. Kate, 203 E. Washington
Higgins, Loretta, 116 Colescott
Hill, Maggie, R..F.D. #4
Hill, Richard N., 33 St.Marys
Hoop, Peter, 178 W. Mechanic
Hoop, Mrs. Margaret, 178 W. Mechanic
Hord, Mrs. Emily, 85 W. Washington
Horst, Fred, 80 W. Hendricks
Horst, Mrs. Annie, 80 W. Hendricks
Horst, Frank, 80 W. Hendricks
Horst, Albert, 188 Shelby
Horst, Harry, 80 W. Hendricks
Horst, George, 80 W. Hendricks
House, Mrs. Margaret, 47 W. Broadway
Houston, Mary, 25 W. Pennsylvania
Houston, Sarah, 25 W. Pennsylvania
Howard, Lora, 108 S. Pike
Howard, Bettie, 108 S. Pike

Isley, Roscoe, 251 Elm
Isley, Mrs. Roscoe, 251 Elm
Irvine, Annie, --E. Broadway

Jackson, Maria, 39 E. Pennsylvania
James, Mrs. Rachel, 139 W. Franklin
Jameson, Caroline, 33 St. Marys
James. Mrs. Minnie, R.F.D. #12

Kamp, Mrs. Sadie, 65 N. Harrison
Karmire, Charles E., 51 W. Mechanic
Karmire, Mrs. Justine, 51 W. Mechanic
Karmire, J. Leefers, 51 W. Mechanic
Kennedy, Fred W., 21 N. West
Kennedy, William H., 112 W. Washington
Kennedy, Sylvan, 177 Shelby
Kennedy, Mrs. Ala, 177 Shelby
Kennedy, Mary, 177 Shelby
Kennedy, Fleming, 177 Shelby
Kennedy, Mrs. Iva, San Francisco, California
Kent, George E., 108 S. Harrison
Kent, Anna J., 108 S. Harrison
Kent, Frank, 108 S. Harrison
Kent, Laura, 108 S. Harrison
Kenton, Mrs. Nannie, 37 W. Hendricks
Kenton, Leone, 37 W. Hendricks
Kirk, George W. F., 42 W. Franklin
Kirk, Frank S., 42 W. Franklin
Kirk, Wood B., 42 W. Franklin
Kirk, Mary, 42 W. Franklin
Kinsley, Mrs. Charles, 91 W. Taylor
Kinsley, Mrs. Nellie, R.F.D. #2
Knopp, John, 57 Van Avenue

Lemmon, Cyrus, 301 S. Harrison
Lemmon, Mrs. Lydia, 301 S. Harrison
Lemmon, Grahame, 301 S. Harrison
Lemmon, Gail H., 301 S. Harrison
Lemmon, Margaret, 301 S. Harrison
Lewis, Oscar E., Indianapolis
Lewis, Mrs. Catherine, Indianapolis
Lewis, Emmet, Indianapolis
Lewis, Ralph, Indianapolis
Lipps, William, 21 John St.
Lipps, Mrs. Elizabeth, 21 John St.

McAdams, Jennie, 137 W. Franklin
McCabe, Mrs. Sarah, R.F.D. #12
McCabe, Albert, R.F.D. #12
McClain, Harry E., 48 Howard
McCollum, Blanche, Sorden Flat
McConnell, Mrs. Laura, 16 N. Tompkins
McCrea, Samuel P., 154 W. Washington
McCrea, Mrs. Phoebe, 154 W. Washington
McCrea, Florence, 154 W. Washington
McCutcheon, Alfred P., 82 S. Harrison
McFadden, Dr. Walter C., 45 S. Harrison
McFadden, Mrs. Margaret, 45 N. Harrison
McFadden, Mrs. Martha, 45 N. Harrison
McGaughey, Bettie, 229 E. Washington
McLane, Annie I., E. Broadway
McLane, Mrs. Angeline, 229 E. Washington
McLane, Bertha, 229 E. Washington
McLane, Gertrude, 229 E. Washington
McLane, Harry E., 45 E. Hendricks
McLane, Dunn S., 45 E. Hendricks
McLane, Thomas D., 191 W. Franklin
McLane, Mrs. Mary, 191 W. Franklin
McLane, Ethel, 191 W. Franklin
McLane, Martha, 191 W. Franklin
McMillan, Maggie, 84 W. Washington
Magill, Ida, Abington, Illinois
Maholm, Frances C., 147 Center
Maholm, Harry R., 147 Center
Major, Alfred L., 235 W. Broadway
Major, Mrs. Caddie, 235 W. Broadway
Major, Mrs. Frances, 100 W. Washington
Major, Harry, 200 W. Broadway
Major, Mrs. Leah, 200 W. Broadway
Major, Squire L., 66 W. Broadway
Major, Mrs. Lucinda, 66 W. Broadway
Major, William A., 147 W. Hendricks
Major, Ethel, 147 W. Hendricks
Mann, Mrs. Harry, 310 W. Hendricks
Marion, Mrs. Caroline, 42 W. Pennsylvania
Marion, Emma, 62 W. Pennsylvania
Martin, Mrs. Susan, 54 W. Franklin
Meloy, Jesse, 58 N. West
Meloy, Mrs. Minnie, 58 N. West
Meloy, Mrs. Mary 66 W. Pennsylvania
Metzger, Peter, 23 W. Mechanic
Metzger, Mrs. Carrie, 23 W. Mechanic
Meyer, Albert L., Dearborn St.
Miley, Marie E., 339 W. Pennsylvania
Miley, James, 339 W. Pennsylvania
Miley, Ralph W., 339 W. Pennsylvania
Miley, Robert, 339 W. Pennsylvania
Miley, Sadie F., 339 W. Pennsylvania
Miller, Alice, 60 N. Harrison
Miller, Belle, 149 S. Tompkins
Miller, Mrs. Louise, 66 N. Hamilton
Miller, Margaret, 66 N. Hamilton
Moore, Mrs. Henrietta, 240 W. Broadway
Moore, Robert, 240 W. Broadway
Morris, Harold K., 71 W. Mechanic
Morris, Mrs. Emma, 71 W. Mechanic
Morris, Frances W., 71 W. Mechanic
Morris, Fred B., 71 W. Mechanic
Morris, Mary, 71 W. Mechanic
Morris Mildred, 71 W. Mechanic
Morris, Robert L., 174 W. Franklin
Morris, Mrs. Myrtle, 174 W. Franklin
Morris, Sylvan B., 76 W. Franklin
Morris, Mrs. Myrtilla, 76 W. Franklin
Morris, S. Herbert, 234 W. Franklin
Morris, Mrs. Lena B., 234 W. Franklin
Morrison, Charles, 150 W. Broadway
Morrison, Mrs. Cordelia, 150 W. Broadway
Morrison, Grace, 150 W. Broadway
Morrison, Mrs. Laura, 194 S. Harrison
Morrison, Clarine, 194 S. Harrison
Morrison, Florence C., 194 S. Harrison
Morrison, Frances, 194 S. Harrison
Morrison, Helen, 194 S. Harrison
Morrison, Josephine, 194 S. Harrison
Morrison, Laura, 194 S. Harrison
Morrison, Louise, 194 S. Harrison
Morrison, W. Chester, Bath, Texas
Morrison, Mrs. Lou, 66 W. Hendricks
Montgomery, Mrs. Lulu, 99 W. Broadway
Montgomery, Grace, 99 W. Broadway
Moulder, Rupert H., 31 N. Hamilton
Murphy, Squire V.P., R.F.D. #8
Murphy, Mrs. Emma, R.F.D. #8
Murphy, Charles R., R.F.D. #8

Nading, Mrs. Mary, 34 E. Mechanic
Nading, Catherine, 34 E. Mechanic
Nading, Lillian, 34 E. Mechanic
Nading, Mildred, 34 E. Mechanic
Nail, James H., 36 N. Tompkins
Nail, Mrs. Mary, 36 N. Tompkins
Naugle, Hazel, 66 W. Franklin
Nave, Henry D., 170 W. Broadway
Neal, Herbert M., 198 S. Harrison
Neal, Mrs. Loretta, 198 S. Harrison
Neligh, Clinton, 230 W. South
Neligh, Mrs. Emma L., 230 W. South
Nellis, Mrs. Jane W., 323 W. Broadway
Nellis, Anna, 323 W. Broadway
Nellis, Harriet, 323 W. Broadway
Neu, William A., 171 E. Mechanic
Neu, Mrs. Emma, 171 E. Mechanic
Neu, Imogene, 171 E. Mechanic
Neu, Louis, 171 E. Mechanic
Newton, Mrs. Mary L., R.F.D. #10
Norris, Ernest R., 214 E. Washington
Norris, Mrs. Catherine, 214 E. Washington
North, Mrs. Ruth, 82 W. Broadway

O'Neal, William M., 57 Van Avenue
O'Neal, Mrs. Lena, 57 Van Avenue
O'Neal, John V., 57 Van Avenue
Otto, Caroline, 95 Shelby

Pelham, Frank, 62 N. West
Perkins, Mrs. Fannie, 167 W. Washington
Perkins, Helen, 167 W. Washington
Phillips, Mrs. L. Devol, R.F.D. #8
Porter, Edwin, Hotel Ray
Porter, Mrs. Bertha, Hotel Ray
Porter, Edwin, Hotel Ray
Porter, Mrs. Bertha, Hotel Ray
Porter, Earl, Hotel Ray
Porter, Edwin T., Hotel Ray
Porter, Enos, 88 N. Harrison
Porter, Mrs. Lou, 88 N. Harrison
Porter, Hester, 88 N. Harrison
Powell, Leonard C., 111 W. Washington
Powell, Mrs. Bertha, 154 W. Locust

Randall, Albert V., 82 W. Franklin
Randall, Mrs. Maud, 82 W. Franklin
Randall, Joseph B., 131 S. West
Randall, Mrs. Cornelia, 131 S. West
Randall, Gertrude, 131 S. West
Randall, Ora, 104 W. Broadway
Rapp, George W., 127 E. Jackson
Rapp, Mrs. Guilena, 127 E. Jackson
Ray, Hattie, 37 N. Miller
Ray, Fannie, 37 N. Miller
Reed, Esther, 112 E. Pennsylvania
Reed, Laura E., 112 E. Pennsylvania
Reiman, Wallace, 29 E. Pennsylvania
Reiman, Mrs. Emma, 29 E. Pennsylvania
Rinehart, John, 92 W. Taylor
Rinehart, Mrs. Georgia, 92 W. Taylor
Roberts, Mrs. Ella, 214 E. Broadway
Robertson, Frank, 200 S. Noble
Robertson, Mrs. Frank, 200 S. Noble
Robertson, Helen, 194 S. Harrison
Roth, Mrs. Jessie, R.F.D. #2
Rowe, James R., 95 E. Pennsylvania
Ruth, Mrs. Catharine, 61 E. Broadway
Ruth, Barbara, 61 E. Broadway
Ruth, Lizzie, 61 E. Broadway

Salla, Clyde, 84 S. West
Sayler, Dix W., 101 W. Washington
Sayler, Mrs. Kate, 101 W. Washington
Sayler, Catherine, 101 W. Washington
Scheffler, August, 75 W. South
Scheffler, Mrs. Catherine, 75 W. South
Schoelch, George, 35 S. Harrison
Schoelch, Mrs. Matilda, 35 S. Harrison
Schoelch, Freda, 35 S. Harrison
Schoelch, Irma, 35 S. Harrison
Schoelch, Mrs. Minnie, 188 E. Pennsylvania
Schoelch, Mrs. Ruth, 323 W. Broadway
Schoepfel, George, 158 E. Franklin
Schoepfel, Mrs. Barbara, 37 W. South
Schroeder, Elise, 37 W. South
Schroeder, Katheyn, 37 W. South
Seiler, Mrs. Fannie, New York
Seiler, Mary, New York
Sheldon, Frank C., 170 W. Broadway
Sheldon, Mrs. Hattie, 170 W. Broadway
Shelk, Edward J., 44 E. Taylor
Shelk, Mrs. Flora, 44 E. Taylor
Sindlinger, Charles P., 52 E. Washington
Sindlinger, Mrs. Lillian, 52 E. Washington
Small, Mrs. Mary, 187 S. West
Small, August, 187 S. West
Small, Edward H., 187 S. West
Small, George W., 187 S. West
Smith, Alton L., 53 W. South
Smith, Mrs. Adaline P., 53 W. South
Smith, Mrs. Ada, 197 W. Franklin
Smith, Mrs. Mary E., 38 E. Franklin
Smith, Guy, 128 E. Pennsylvania
Smith, Mrs. Bertha, 128 E. Pennsylvania
Snapp, Mrs. Lillie M., 115 Center
Snider, Warren W., 210 W. Washington
Snider, Mrs. Lydia K., 210 W. Washington
Sorden, Eugenia, 19 N. Tompkins
Sox, Mrs. Anna, 204 W. Mechanic
Springer, Lulu, 66 W. Taylor
Springer, May, 66 W. Taylor
Spiegel, Mrs. Charles, 154 W. Broadway
Spiegel, Florence, 154 W. Broadway
Stafford, Mrs. Della, R.F.D. #12
Stephan, Fred, 43 W. Broadway
Stephan, Mrs. Ella, 43 W. Broadway
Stephan, John A., 34 N. Tompkins
Stephan, William F. 64 E. Mechanic
Stephan, Mrs. Frances, 64 E. Mechanic
Stephan, Carl G. 64 E. Mechanic
Stephan, W. Fred, 64 E. Mechanic
Stiegelmeyer, Henry, 102 W. Hendricks
Stiegelmeyer, Mrs. Amelia, 102 W. Hendricks
Stiegelmeyer, William, 104 W. Taylor
Stiegelmeyer, Mrs. Elizabeth, 194 W. Taylor
Steinhauser, Christian, 148 W. Broadway
Steinhauser, Mrs. Carros, 148 W. Broadway
Steinhauser, Burton S., 148 W. Broadway
Stewart, Mrs. Emma K., 94 N. Tompkins
Stires, Mrs. Maggie, 92 E. Pennsylvania
Strong, Frank G., 47 St. Marys
Strong, Mrs. Emma S., 47 St. Marys
Strong, Mrs. Norman H., 192 W. Broadway
Stuckey, Walter L., Dorsey Block
Stuckey, Mrs. Mina, Dorsey Block
Sullivan, Mrs. D. J., 1137 Parker Ave, Indianapolis
Swain, Burton F., 45 W. Washington
Swain, Mrs. Catherine, 45 W. Washington
Swain, Rebecca, 45 W. Washington
Swain, Mrs. Helen G., 12 W. Mechanic

Thompson, Oliver M., 230 W. Mechanic
Thompson, Mrs. Mary E., 230 W. Mechanic
Tindall, Marshall G., 112 S. Harrison
Tindall, Mary , 112 S. Harrison
Tindall, Marshall G., 112 S. Harrison
Tindall, Mary, 112 S. Harrison
Treadway, Mrs. Hessie, 196 W. Washington

VanLue, Arthur, 222 W. Taylor
VanLue, Mrs. Helen V., 222 W. Taylor
VanLue, Charles, 185 S. Tompkins
VanLue, Inez, 185 S. Tompkins
Vannoy, Mrs. Major Sheldon, 170 W. Broadway
VanPelt, C. Ed, 36 E. Broadway
Voll, Eugene, 135 Montgomery
Voll, Robert, 135 Montgomery

Walker, Mrs. Leona, 47 Walker
Weakley, Paul B. 96 E. Mechanic
Weakley, Mrs. Alice L., 96 E. Mechanic
Weaver, Kathrine, 135 Montgomery
Weinantz, Mrs. Anna, Flat Rock R.F.D. #3
Webb, Lewis E., 57 S. Tompkins
Wesbey, Mrs. Lottie, 223 W. Broadway
West, Charles L., 19 S. West
West, Mrs. Nina L., 19 S. West
Westerman, Mrs. Mary, 154 W. Mechanic
Whitaker, Thomas, 154 W. Mechanic
Whaley, Galvy, 29 W. South
Whaley, Mrs. Martha M., 29 W. South
Williams, Helen, 73 W. Broadway
Williams, Catherine, 73 W. Broadway
Williams, Mrs. Maggie, 115 W. Taylor
Williams, Freda, 115 W. Taylor
Williams, Irene Fay, 115 W. Taylor
Williams, Mrs. Mary A., 40 1/2 E. Washington
Wilson, David B. 63 W. Washington
Wilson, David L., 79 W. Broadway
Wilson, Mrs. Dollie, 70 W. Broadway
Wilson, Bryan, 124 W. Hendricks
Wilson, Mary F., 124 W. Hendricks
Wilson, Susan, 124 W. Hendricks
Wilson, Frank R., 38 W. Franklin
Wilson, Mrs. Harriet, 38 W. Franklin
Wilson, Major, 219 W. Franklin
Wilson, Mrs. Emily, 219 W. Franklin
Wilson, Thomas D., 56 W. Broadway
Wilson, Mrs. Margaret, 56 W. Broadway
Wray, Mrs. Lizzie, 119 W. Broadway
Wray, Josephine V., 119 W. Broadway

Young, William G., 116 E. Franklin
Young, Mrs. Bertha, 166 E. Franklin

Active members 480; Reserve 123; Total 612

Contributed by Barb Huff
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The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Friday, September 29, 1899
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        Copies of the new song book for the First Presbyerian church can be obained of the treasurer, Mr. Thomas Fleming, at ten cents each.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Monday, February 26, 1894
Page 4 column 2
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There was an attendance of two-hundred and sixty-five at the Presbyterian Church Sunday School yesterday, and the collections amounted to $4.25.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville, Indiana, Daily Democrat
Monday, September 4, 1893
Page 4
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Last Saturday a statement was in the Democrat, handed in, that the organ at the Presbyterian church was but half paid for. We understand that the whole amount within a hundred or two dollars is raised and before payments need to be made that will be collected.
Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Daily Democrat
Monday, February 1, 1886
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The Ladies Matinee Musicale will meet a the Presbyterian Church parlors this afternoon.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

From the Indianapolis Newspapers Database, 1848-1991:
CHURCHES / Shelbyville / New Presbyterian church dedicated. N. 4-27-1885. p 1. c 1.

The Daily Evening Democrat
Saturday, January 31, 1885
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          Twenty-three persons were received into the Presbyterian Church at the close of the regular services last night.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelbyville Republican
Thursday, December 12, 1872
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          Rev. G. W. F. Birch preached a very able discourse at the Presbyterian Church in this city, on Sunday last.
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History of Shelby County, Indiana, Chicago: Brant & Fuller, 1887, p 373-376:
          In the rude and primitive log cabin home of Zebulon Wallace, in the centre of Hendricks' Township, on a calm, serene Sabbath morning, July 7, 1824, a small company of worshippers met to hear the preaching of the Cross of Christ by the Rev. John McElroy Dickey. It was then and there that thirteen Presbyterians were constituted into a church, under the care of the Presbytery of Salem, and the Holy communion was administered for the first time. In honor of Providence Church, of which some of them had been members in their former places of abode, they named it New Providence Church. Those who, on the memorable morning, subscribed to the solemn covenant of Christian fellowship as a church of the Presbyterian faith and order, were: Elijah Kirkpatrick, Martha Kirkpatrick, Archibald Gordon, Nancy Gordon, James Hill, Elizabeth Hill, Catharine Hill, Miss Lizzie Hill, Zebulon Wallace, Seneh Wallace, Thomas Vaughan and Sarah Vaughan. Father Kirkpatrick was the first Elder, and Mr. Vaughan the first Deacon.
          The founders of this church, however, so deeply felt the importance of the Sanctuary to the well being and safety of a community, that they planted the church in the wilderness. On the 11th of October, 1824, it was duly enrolled by the Presbytery, and Rev. Dickey was appointed to supply it one Sabbath during the interim of six months till next Presbytery. Nine months before the church was established, the Presbytery of Salem had been begun. It was then in the Synod of Kentucky, but in the year 1825, the Synod of Indiana composed of the three Presbyteries, Salem, Madison and Wabash, was formed, and on the 10th of April, 1826, this church was transferred to the Presbytery of Madison, and Rev. Dickey again appointed pastor. At the full meeting of the Presbytery, October 7, 1826, the church reported to the Presbytery, fifteen, one added during the year, and an increase of two since organization in 1824. Mr. Dickey was admirably adapted to the work of church planting on the frontiers. He devoted several years to it, and founded a number of churches now on the roll of the Synod. He was in the very prime and vigor of his manhood at the time, having been born in the State of South Carolina, December 16, 1779. He was of Scotch-Irish ancestry, that so honorably enter into the history of the Presbyterian Church. He served successively the churches at Washington, Lexington, Pisgah and Graham, and died November 21, 1849, much lamented. From 1827 to 1829, inclusive, the following ministers served this church: James M. Duncan,   Joseph Trimble, 1827; Samuel Gregg, 1828; Samuel G. Lowry and William Sickles, 1829. During the same period, Rev. George Bush served at times. Rev. Bush was the first minister of the Presbyterian church ordained in Indiana. He afterward became a great Oriental scholar and professor in the University of New York.
          To Rev. Eliphalet Kent belongs the honorable distinction of being the first permanent clergyman who had charge of the church. Rev. Kent was a native of Vermont; graduated at Williams' College in 1825, and at Auburn Theological Seminary a few years later. He came to Shelbyville under the direction of the American Home Missionary Society in 1829, and preached at various places until 1835, when he was assigned the church at Greenwood. After Rev. Kent the church was supplied by Rev. W.W. Wood. Then came the interesting ministry of Rev. Wells Bushnell, a native of Connecticut, and a graduate of both Jefferson and Princeton Colleges. After seven years' pastorate at Meadville, Pa., he came west and divided his labors between Greensburg and Shelbyville. Rev. J. G. Monfort, Rev. Charles McKinney, Rev. Samuel Orr, Rev. A. T. Hendricks, Rev. James Gilcrist and Rev. John M. Wampler, and Rev. Caldwell, were each assigned by the Presbytery of Indianapolis. The necessity for a church building became so urgent that steps were taken in this direction, and in December, 1839, Messrs. Thomas H. Fleming,   Aaron Bennett,   Thomas Vaughan and Dr. William McCoy were elected trustees, in view of the erection of a church building. They first purchased the entire square upon which the old brick church now stands. Several lots were sold to good advantage and the proceeds applied on the building. The house was a frame structure 40x50 feet in dimensions, and cost about $2,500. The building was plain, the lumber used being undressed. A plain cupola adorned the roof, in which the now historic bell, that has so often called the worshippers to the house of God, first sent forth its sonorous sounds. This church was completed and dedicated early in the forties, and was used as a place of worship until the completion of the old brick building, which until recently stood on the corner of Harrison and Broadway streets, and which was dedicated the first Sabbath in September, 1853. It was under the management of Rev. Caldwell that this church was built. Besides property valued at $1,000, liberal contributions were made by the members, the largest of which were by Thomas Vaughan, Major Hendricks and Samuel Hamilton. The contractors were Messrs. Malone & Baker, and the entire cost, including furniture, was $4,500. [ Inflation calculator ]
          Among early clergymen of the church the name of Abram T. Hendricks, a brother of the late Vice President Hendricks, deserves prominent mention. He was one of the first of the clergy to the Presbyterian Church who received their education and theological training west of the Alleghany Mountains, he being an alumnus of Hanover College. He served as chaplain in the late war with fidelity and usefulness. He died at Petersburg, Ind., July 24, 1866. Rev. Caldwell served the church until 1858, with marked ability, and he is yet remembered by the older members with affectionate tenderness. Rev. William Bishop served the church for a short time, and was succeeded by Rev. James J. Smythe, a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, and of the University of Glasgow. He served the church seven years and his ministry here was most successful and prosperous. Next came Rev. Charles P. Jennings, who had several years before served the church very acceptably.  The church was never more prosperous than when under his pastoral charge. He is described as a man of fine personal appearance and dignified manners, a ripe scholar, of varied and extensive acquirements in theology, general literature and physical science, and as a pulpit orator easy, graceful and always interesting.
          During the year 1870, known in the church as Memorial year, the pulpit was supplied by Rev. J. R. Walker, of Greensburg. Rev. George Sluter, A.M., was elected pastor in December, and in January, 1871, entered upon the discharge of his duties. He was a man of scholarly attainments and of much intellectual strength. Like most men who live more with books than with people he was generally believed to be selfish. It is probable that he lacked the necessary social qualities to secure uniform support, and to insure unity in church work. He served the church for nine years and during the time there was much good accomplished. In December, 1880, Rev. George D. Marsh was elected to succeed Mr. Sluter. He was a young man with but few years' experience, but by his uniform courtesy he soon won the esteem and confidence of his congregation. He was a man of such intellectual force and an orator of great brilliancy. He was fluent in speech, and in rhetorical finish, his sermons are said to have been beyond criticism. During his stay here he was a great sufferer from a complication of diseases; he died in the fall of 1883, much lamented by his congregation who almost idolized him. During the ministry of Rev. Marsh the movement which resulted in the erection of the present elegant church edifice, was set on foot. The building was completed under the pastorate of Rev. Hughes, to whose influence the success of the undertaking is very largely due. The work was put into the hands of a building committee composed of the following gentlemen:   John Blessing,   John C. Deprez,   Silman Morris,   Joseph R. Stewart, G. W. F. Kirk, and F. C. Sheldon. The plans and specifications by D. A. Bohlen, architect, and the contract for the erection of the building was purchased by Elijah Victor. The building was completed in less than nine months, and was dedicated in April, 1885, the sermon being preached by Rev. J. L.  Evans D.D., of Cincinnati. The entire cost of the church building was $21,000[ Inflation calculator ]. The congregation owns a frame building on East Franklin Street, which through the instrumentality of Mrs. Dr. S. D. Day, was erected for the benefit of a class that was beyond the reach of the other church. This division of the church is under the pastoral charge of Mr. Sanford Morris, a lay preacher, and be it said to his credit that he has accomplished what, perhaps, no one else could have done.
          Rev. Thomas L. Hughes, the present pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, entered upon the discharge of his duties in December, 1883. He is a regular graduate of Princeton College and Lane Theological Seminary. After completing his literary course at Princeton, he studied and practiced law in Cincinnati, but soon abandoned the profession, and in 1876 was ordained to preach. His sermons are delivered without notes but never without the most careful preparation. his discourses are clear and logical, and always appeal to the reason rather than the emotions of his auditors. As a pulpit orator Rev. Hughes has but few equals. He is much beloved by his church, and is the pride of every member.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The Shelby Union Banner
June 16, 1864
Page 3, col 1
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          The ladies of the Presbyterian Church gave a strawberry supper at Cory's Hall on Friday evening the 10th inst., which, we understand, was a very pleasant and agreeable affair. The proceeds --- about one hundred dollars --- are to be applied in repairing the Church.
Copied by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The National Volunteer
SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA
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September 8, 1853

          Dedication --- The new Presbyterian Church of this place will be dedicated next Sabbath (the 11th inst).
          The exercises will commence at half past 10 o'clock A.M.
          The services of the Reverend I. H. McKee have been secured for the occasion.
Submitted by: Sherry Badgley Ryan with permission from the author, Mr. Maurice Holmes. Selected items from his book, Shelbyville, Indiana Newspaper Excerpts 1853 - 1859

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