First Methodist Episcopal Church of Varick records

Collection — microfilm reel: 1

Identifier: 6043

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

The single trustee record in this collection (1856-1889) consists mostly of annual meeting minutes covering election of trustees (who were also class leaders), church officers and limited notes on church finances and maintenance. Minutes of special meetings on church organization and offices are also included.

Dates

1856-1889.

Creator

First Methodist Episcopal Church of Varick (Varick, N.Y.) (Organization)

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

Little is known about the early history of the church because the records have apparently been lost. The church was formed in 1810 with meetings in a schoolhouse on the shore of Cayuga Lake. A church was built in 1832, repaired and enlarged in 1857 and again in the l870's.

Extent

1 microfilm reels. (1 microfilm reels.)

Additional Description

Abstract

Trustee book (1856-1889) which includes the election of trustees, board president and clerk, the hiring of the church sexton, and notes on church finance and maintenance.

Physical Description

Microfilm

General

Contact Information:: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections 2B Carl A. Kroch Library Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255-3530 Fax: (607) 255-9524 rareref@cornell.edu http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:: M.C.L.
Date completed:: Mar. 1979
EAD encoding:: Andrea Hektor, June 2004
Date modified:: Marcie Farwell, February 2015