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From: "dadibert" <>
Subject: Re: [BRE] Signatures/records, Raven Run COB
Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2007 22:52:56 -0500
References: <20070106030424.7295.qmail@web50201.mail.yahoo.com>


Some information on the Raven Run COB, from the book, "A history of the
Church of the Brethren in the Middle District of PA," written by Rev. James
A. Sell, about 1924, pages 164 -167:

"The territory now know as Raven Run was once a part of the Hopewell
congregation. Just how early Samuel Brumbaugh, Martin Hoover and John B.
Dilling, probably first members of the Church of the Brethren to locate in
these parts is not definitely known. In 1878 they erected a brick church,
28x40, and the little group increased in numbers until some ninety lived in
the Raven Run Valley and around Saxton. November 25, 1893, they petitioned
the mother congregation for separate organization which was granted them.
They had two deacons, John B. Dilling and Jonathan Hoover among their
number. On December 16, 1893, in the presence of George W. Brumbaugh and
Henry Clapper, they effected an organization as follows: George W.
Brumbaugh, elder; George H. Dilling, secretary; Jonathan Hoover, treasurer;
Samuel I. Brumbaugh, solicitor.

The new organization went to work and steadily grew in numbers. However,
the opportunities for labor in Stonerstown were such that a goodly number
settled there. It was thought best to let this group separate and be under
the District Mission Board. The dividing line is the Henrietta road. This
was done January 5, 1901. Five years later, on May 27, 1906, they gave the
same grant to Riddlesburg.

They had need of a new church and on March 10, 1910, appointed a building
committee,--Frederic Hoover, David P. Hoover, John P. Ritchey, Samuel I.
Brumbaugh and Philip Richard,--and during the summer put up a good frame
house, 35x50 feet, basement under one half of it. costing $2,500.00 besides
donated labor. On December 18, 1910, Charles C. Ellis preached the
dedicatory sermon."

Bishops presiding:
George W. Brumbaugh - Dec. 16, 1893
John B. Replogle - Apr. 7, 1894
David A. Stayer - Sept. 29, 1900

Ministers elected:
Samuel I. Brumbaugh - Oct. 6, 1894
Henry H. Brumbaugh - May 16, 1903
Frederick Hoover - May 16, 1903
David P. Hoover - May 16, 1903
Andrew Edwards - Oct. 30, 1920

Deacons: (dates omitted here)
William Shimer, John Long, George H. Dilling, Philip Richard, Frederic
Hoover, David Hoover, John P. Ritchey, Thomas Lear, Andrew Hoover, Reuben
Perrin, Berzy Miller, Joseph Wyles, Robert Miller.

Two additional paragraphs tell of the Sunday School and Sisters' Aid
Society.
Members pictured are: Johathan Hoover, John H. Dilling, Mr. & Mrs. J.P.
Richey, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoover, including a picture of the brick
church.

Doris Dibert, Everett, PA
(about 20 miles south of the Raven Run COB, still an active congregation)


----- Original Message -----
From: "Carey Salada" <>
To: <>
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 10:04 PM
Subject: Re: [BRE] Signatures/records


> yes it is near saxton...I was not actually sure if it is in Huntingdon or
> Bedford county...the lines are pretty close in that area (where I grew
> up)...I am not sure of the records that is one reason why I joined this
> brethern rootsweb to try and get more information on the church...if you
> know where I could possibly find out this information please let me
> know...Thank You...CArey
>
> wrote: If it's near Saxton, Liberty Twp, then
> it's very close to Huntingdon and Blair Counties. How early did this
> congregation form? And are there membership lists or known early members?
>
> Sharon Mills
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Carey Salada
> Date: Friday, January 5, 2007 9:20
> Subject: Re: [BRE] Signatures/records
> To:
>
>> Raven Run church of the brethern still exists it is the church
>> that I grew up in and many of my ancestors attended church there
>> also...it is in Bedford County, PA.
>>
>> wrote: I don't have this
>> information, but I am curious as to where Ran Run Church was located.
>>
>> Sharon Mills
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Carey Salada
>> Date: Wednesday, January 3, 2007 11:34
>> Subject: Re: [BRE] Signatures/records
>> To:
>>
>> >
>> > Hi my name is Carey...does anyone have any information on a
>> > Johnathon Hoover from Raven Run Church of the Brethern in
>> > Bedford county PA.
>> >
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