Methodism in Charlestown

Methodism was introduced into Charlestown (then known as Hard Scrabble), by Rev. David Best, ca 1830.  The first members were:

• William Umblebee, local preacher and first class-leader

• Mary Umblebee

• Mary Williams and 2 daughters Mary and Rachel

• David and Margaret Coffman

• Silas Gordon and wife

• Joseph and Elizabeth Snyder

• Sarah Black

• Eliza, Isabella and Mary Snyder

• Eliza Funderwhite

• John and Anna Funderwhite

• Joseph and Elizabeth Deve

• Samuel and Rosanna Coffman

• John W. McCurdy and Magdelene his wife

• David B. Patrick

The class met and preaching held in Wm. Umblebee's house in Charlestown.  The church was built in 1840 and had a graveyard connected with it.

This page updated on February 11, 2009