November 19

1819
A year or so after the organization of a Methodist Episcopal Church in Plattsburgh village, a class was formed with David Brock as leader. The original members were: - Sheldon Durkee, Ann Durkee, Mary Bacon, Maria Haynes, Polly Averill, Patience Miller, John Wells (from whom Wells street is named) and Michael McDermott, to which were now added John Addams and wife (parents of the Rev. J. Townsend Addams who settled in 1802 at West Plattsburgh), David Brock, Philena Brock, Phebe Edgarton, Ann Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Green. Public Services were held until 1831 in the Court House. Among the communicants was "Black Maria Haynes," a pathetic sight, going solitary and alone to the table of her Lord.

1865
St. Peter's Church of Plattsburgh dedicated by Bishop Conroy, assisted by seventeen priests. Father G. Thibault of Longueil. C.E., preaching the sermon.

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