George W. and Elizabeth Green Stover were parents of Melissa, Mary Ellen, Benjamin F. and Samantha. George donated land for a church and graveyard. Timbers from his land were used to build the Peachblow Church. He served the Peachblow United Brethren Church as a circuit minister
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THE HISTORY OF PEACHBLOW CHURCH
These facts were found in a memory book owned and written by Mary Ellen Rust, daughter of G. W. Stover:
"In the year 1856 the district of land, now known a Peachblow, was thickly wooded and had narrow mud roads, rail fences, and scattered log cabins. To this territory, during the same year, in the month of March, George W. Stover and family came from Licking County and purchased sixty acres of land. Their dwelling place was a log cabin which stood on the spot where the house and home of Mr. Paykoff now stands. Mr. Stover having no shelter For his stock, built a barn of logs and the first church services of this community were held on the threshing floor of that crudely constructed barn. Later, George Stover and other Peachblow pioneers began to wonder where they would bury their beloved dead. So in February 1858 Stover, greatly interested in church work, donated one acre of land for a church and cemetery. He also had timber from the northwest part of his thickly wooded farm and on the thirteenth day of that month, willing hands started the task of construction. The carpenters were Henry Rust, Symen Mason, Gustaves Elesbury, and Gordon Furnace. There were no sawmills in those days, so the used the broad ax for making the timbers. The shingles were made of blocks sawed the length of shingles and made smooth with the drawing knife. The interior of the church and the seats were painted a peach color. Some, not fancying the color, began calling the church Peachblow and that name, as we all know, has endured down through the years. After the church was completely finished, there were appointments made to which ministers were assigned. These places were Peachblow, North Berlin, Chicahominy, and later on Williamsville and the Clymer School house. Back in those years they had no piano or organ to accompany their singing and the United Brethren Hymn Book and another book called the Harp contained no music, just the words of hymns. There has only been one wedding in the church. The bride was the daughter of William Mantor and the groom Simpson Collier. The church was arranged much as it is today with three rows of seats and what was known in those days as the amen corner each side of the pulpit. After the couple entered the church, Mr. Collier came in the West door and Miss Mantor came through the East door. They both proceeded up the aisles to the third seat of the altar where they took their vows. A few of the early ministers of the church were J. B. Bovey, A. E. Powell, and A. E. Penic. All were students of Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio. In conclusion, I wish to state a few interesting facts concerning the Peachblow Church. (a) The building was erected for the sum of five hundred and seventy dollars. (b) Our first minister was Rev. S. Kelso. (c) The salary for that year was one hundred and six dollars and forty nine cents. (d) The first quarterly meeting was held September 4, 1858 (e) George Stover was secretary that year. The following are names of ministers who have served this church: Reverends H.A. Locke, B.C. Rife, Lloyd Mignerey, Ralph Vernon, Grover Smith, C.P. Smales, J.R. Bowser, H. V. Harter, W. W. Arnold, O.M. Martin, George Weir, Cornell, Appleton, Clay, Rhodeback, and the present pastor Everette Scarberry."
OBITUARY
Delaware Gazette ..........." Mr. George Stover, one of Berlin's most respected citizens, breathed his last at three o'clock on last Saturday afternoon where he had resided during the past twenty five years., and in the fifty third year of his age. At the time of his death, he was one of the Democratic members of the Board of infirmary Directors, and was well liked and highly respected by those who knew him. His remains were placed in the vault at Oak Grove cemetery on last Monday. The funeral services being conducted by W.T. Watson and Rev. Bonemaker, of the United Brethren Church of which he was a devout and earnest member."
from his obituary .............. "Rev. George W. Stover was born in Fairfield County, Ohio and died in Berlin Township, Delaware County, Ohio April 17, 1880, aged 53 years, 8 months and 22 days. In 1852 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Green, with whom he lived twenty eight years, and who now is left with three daughters and one son to mourn an irreparable loss. When about twenty-four years old Brother Stover embraced religion at the old Houser meeting house, – of precious memory to hundreds, and there joined the United Brethren Church, of which he has been a constant member since. About eight years ago, at the urgent request of his brethren, he accepted a license to preach; and , in this relation to the church, his labors were successful wherever he went. As an intelligent Christian gentleman, he was nearly always in an official position; and whether holding office in the township, county, or church, he filled his place with unassuming dignity and honor to all. The various financial interests of his church and charge were freely sustained from his abundance, and his house was "the preacher’s home". Four weeks before his death, he said to his pastor "the world is looking very small to me now; and as I look upward there is not a cloud between me and heaven. All is bright." Being a man universally esteemed, an unusually large congregation was present at his funeral, and their deep sympathy showed their appreciation of his worth. Of him it can be truly said, "He was a good man, full of the Holy Ghost and of faith".
At the quarterly conference of Peachblow Circuit, one week after his death, a committee was authorized, and the following preamble and resolutions were adopted as their sentiments :
Whereas, our Heavenly Father has by death called our brother, Rev. George W. Stover from our number and councils, and we realize our great loss; therefore resolved :
1. That we bow submissively to the will of God in this our grief, and say, "Thy will be done".
2. That we will seek to imitate the zeal, benevolence, and piety of our Christian brother.
3. That we hereby extend our sympathy for his bereaved wife and children, and shall pray for their divine support and guidance in this dark hour of their sorrow. D. Bonebrake
Daniel Andrus, Henry Rust, and Matthew Conklin were appraisers of G.W. Stover’s estate and his old friend and former pastor W.T. Watson was administrator.
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THE HISTORY OF PEACHBLOW CHURCH
These facts were found in a memory book owned and written by Mary Ellen Rust, daughter of G. W. Stover:
"In the year 1856 the district of land, now known a Peachblow, was thickly wooded and had narrow mud roads, rail fences, and scattered log cabins. To this territory, during the same year, in the month of March, George W. Stover and family came from Licking County and purchased sixty acres of land. Their dwelling place was a log cabin which stood on the spot where the house and home of Mr. Paykoff now stands. Mr. Stover having no shelter For his stock, built a barn of logs and the first church services of this community were held on the threshing floor of that crudely constructed barn. Later, George Stover and other Peachblow pioneers began to wonder where they would bury their beloved dead. So in February 1858 Stover, greatly interested in church work, donated one acre of land for a church and cemetery. He also had timber from the northwest part of his thickly wooded farm and on the thirteenth day of that month, willing hands started the task of construction. The carpenters were Henry Rust, Symen Mason, Gustaves Elesbury, and Gordon Furnace. There were no sawmills in those days, so the used the broad ax for making the timbers. The shingles were made of blocks sawed the length of shingles and made smooth with the drawing knife. The interior of the church and the seats were painted a peach color. Some, not fancying the color, began calling the church Peachblow and that name, as we all know, has endured down through the years. After the church was completely finished, there were appointments made to which ministers were assigned. These places were Peachblow, North Berlin, Chicahominy, and later on Williamsville and the Clymer School house. Back in those years they had no piano or organ to accompany their singing and the United Brethren Hymn Book and another book called the Harp contained no music, just the words of hymns. There has only been one wedding in the church. The bride was the daughter of William Mantor and the groom Simpson Collier. The church was arranged much as it is today with three rows of seats and what was known in those days as the amen corner each side of the pulpit. After the couple entered the church, Mr. Collier came in the West door and Miss Mantor came through the East door. They both proceeded up the aisles to the third seat of the altar where they took their vows. A few of the early ministers of the church were J. B. Bovey, A. E. Powell, and A. E. Penic. All were students of Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio. In conclusion, I wish to state a few interesting facts concerning the Peachblow Church. (a) The building was erected for the sum of five hundred and seventy dollars. (b) Our first minister was Rev. S. Kelso. (c) The salary for that year was one hundred and six dollars and forty nine cents. (d) The first quarterly meeting was held September 4, 1858 (e) George Stover was secretary that year. The following are names of ministers who have served this church: Reverends H.A. Locke, B.C. Rife, Lloyd Mignerey, Ralph Vernon, Grover Smith, C.P. Smales, J.R. Bowser, H. V. Harter, W. W. Arnold, O.M. Martin, George Weir, Cornell, Appleton, Clay, Rhodeback, and the present pastor Everette Scarberry."
OBITUARY
Delaware Gazette ..........." Mr. George Stover, one of Berlin's most respected citizens, breathed his last at three o'clock on last Saturday afternoon where he had resided during the past twenty five years., and in the fifty third year of his age. At the time of his death, he was one of the Democratic members of the Board of infirmary Directors, and was well liked and highly respected by those who knew him. His remains were placed in the vault at Oak Grove cemetery on last Monday. The funeral services being conducted by W.T. Watson and Rev. Bonemaker, of the United Brethren Church of which he was a devout and earnest member."
from his obituary .............. "Rev. George W. Stover was born in Fairfield County, Ohio and died in Berlin Township, Delaware County, Ohio April 17, 1880, aged 53 years, 8 months and 22 days. In 1852 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Green, with whom he lived twenty eight years, and who now is left with three daughters and one son to mourn an irreparable loss. When about twenty-four years old Brother Stover embraced religion at the old Houser meeting house, – of precious memory to hundreds, and there joined the United Brethren Church, of which he has been a constant member since. About eight years ago, at the urgent request of his brethren, he accepted a license to preach; and , in this relation to the church, his labors were successful wherever he went. As an intelligent Christian gentleman, he was nearly always in an official position; and whether holding office in the township, county, or church, he filled his place with unassuming dignity and honor to all. The various financial interests of his church and charge were freely sustained from his abundance, and his house was "the preacher’s home". Four weeks before his death, he said to his pastor "the world is looking very small to me now; and as I look upward there is not a cloud between me and heaven. All is bright." Being a man universally esteemed, an unusually large congregation was present at his funeral, and their deep sympathy showed their appreciation of his worth. Of him it can be truly said, "He was a good man, full of the Holy Ghost and of faith".
At the quarterly conference of Peachblow Circuit, one week after his death, a committee was authorized, and the following preamble and resolutions were adopted as their sentiments :
Whereas, our Heavenly Father has by death called our brother, Rev. George W. Stover from our number and councils, and we realize our great loss; therefore resolved :
1. That we bow submissively to the will of God in this our grief, and say, "Thy will be done".
2. That we will seek to imitate the zeal, benevolence, and piety of our Christian brother.
3. That we hereby extend our sympathy for his bereaved wife and children, and shall pray for their divine support and guidance in this dark hour of their sorrow. D. Bonebrake
Daniel Andrus, Henry Rust, and Matthew Conklin were appraisers of G.W. Stover’s estate and his old friend and former pastor W.T. Watson was administrator.
George W. and Elizabeth Green Stover were parents of Melissa, Mary Ellen, Benjamin F. and Samantha. George donated land for a church and graveyard. Timbers from his land were used to build the Peachblow Church. He served the Peachblow United Brethren Church as a circuit minister
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THE HISTORY OF PEACHBLOW CHURCH
These facts were found in a memory book owned and written by Mary Ellen Rust, daughter of G. W. Stover:
"In the year 1856 the district of land, now known a Peachblow, was thickly wooded and had narrow mud roads, rail fences, and scattered log cabins. To this territory, during the same year, in the month of March, George W. Stover and family came from Licking County and purchased sixty acres of land. Their dwelling place was a log cabin which stood on the spot where the house and home of Mr. Paykoff now stands. Mr. Stover having no shelter For his stock, built a barn of logs and the first church services of this community were held on the threshing floor of that crudely constructed barn. Later, George Stover and other Peachblow pioneers began to wonder where they would bury their beloved dead. So in February 1858 Stover, greatly interested in church work, donated one acre of land for a church and cemetery. He also had timber from the northwest part of his thickly wooded farm and on the thirteenth day of that month, willing hands started the task of construction. The carpenters were Henry Rust, Symen Mason, Gustaves Elesbury, and Gordon Furnace. There were no sawmills in those days, so the used the broad ax for making the timbers. The shingles were made of blocks sawed the length of shingles and made smooth with the drawing knife. The interior of the church and the seats were painted a peach color. Some, not fancying the color, began calling the church Peachblow and that name, as we all know, has endured down through the years. After the church was completely finished, there were appointments made to which ministers were assigned. These places were Peachblow, North Berlin, Chicahominy, and later on Williamsville and the Clymer School house. Back in those years they had no piano or organ to accompany their singing and the United Brethren Hymn Book and another book called the Harp contained no music, just the words of hymns. There has only been one wedding in the church. The bride was the daughter of William Mantor and the groom Simpson Collier. The church was arranged much as it is today with three rows of seats and what was known in those days as the amen corner each side of the pulpit. After the couple entered the church, Mr. Collier came in the West door and Miss Mantor came through the East door. They both proceeded up the aisles to the third seat of the altar where they took their vows. A few of the early ministers of the church were J. B. Bovey, A. E. Powell, and A. E. Penic. All were students of Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio. In conclusion, I wish to state a few interesting facts concerning the Peachblow Church. (a) The building was erected for the sum of five hundred and seventy dollars. (b) Our first minister was Rev. S. Kelso. (c) The salary for that year was one hundred and six dollars and forty nine cents. (d) The first quarterly meeting was held September 4, 1858 (e) George Stover was secretary that year. The following are names of ministers who have served this church: Reverends H.A. Locke, B.C. Rife, Lloyd Mignerey, Ralph Vernon, Grover Smith, C.P. Smales, J.R. Bowser, H. V. Harter, W. W. Arnold, O.M. Martin, George Weir, Cornell, Appleton, Clay, Rhodeback, and the present pastor Everette Scarberry."
OBITUARY
Delaware Gazette ..........." Mr. George Stover, one of Berlin's most respected citizens, breathed his last at three o'clock on last Saturday afternoon where he had resided during the past twenty five years., and in the fifty third year of his age. At the time of his death, he was one of the Democratic members of the Board of infirmary Directors, and was well liked and highly respected by those who knew him. His remains were placed in the vault at Oak Grove cemetery on last Monday. The funeral services being conducted by W.T. Watson and Rev. Bonemaker, of the United Brethren Church of which he was a devout and earnest member."
from his obituary .............. "Rev. George W. Stover was born in Fairfield County, Ohio and died in Berlin Township, Delaware County, Ohio April 17, 1880, aged 53 years, 8 months and 22 days. In 1852 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Green, with whom he lived twenty eight years, and who now is left with three daughters and one son to mourn an irreparable loss. When about twenty-four years old Brother Stover embraced religion at the old Houser meeting house, – of precious memory to hundreds, and there joined the United Brethren Church, of which he has been a constant member since. About eight years ago, at the urgent request of his brethren, he accepted a license to preach; and , in this relation to the church, his labors were successful wherever he went. As an intelligent Christian gentleman, he was nearly always in an official position; and whether holding office in the township, county, or church, he filled his place with unassuming dignity and honor to all. The various financial interests of his church and charge were freely sustained from his abundance, and his house was "the preacher’s home". Four weeks before his death, he said to his pastor "the world is looking very small to me now; and as I look upward there is not a cloud between me and heaven. All is bright." Being a man universally esteemed, an unusually large congregation was present at his funeral, and their deep sympathy showed their appreciation of his worth. Of him it can be truly said, "He was a good man, full of the Holy Ghost and of faith".
At the quarterly conference of Peachblow Circuit, one week after his death, a committee was authorized, and the following preamble and resolutions were adopted as their sentiments :
Whereas, our Heavenly Father has by death called our brother, Rev. George W. Stover from our number and councils, and we realize our great loss; therefore resolved :
1. That we bow submissively to the will of God in this our grief, and say, "Thy will be done".
2. That we will seek to imitate the zeal, benevolence, and piety of our Christian brother.
3. That we hereby extend our sympathy for his bereaved wife and children, and shall pray for their divine support and guidance in this dark hour of their sorrow. D. Bonebrake
Daniel Andrus, Henry Rust, and Matthew Conklin were appraisers of G.W. Stover’s estate and his old friend and former pastor W.T. Watson was administrator.
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THE HISTORY OF PEACHBLOW CHURCH
These facts were found in a memory book owned and written by Mary Ellen Rust, daughter of G. W. Stover:
"In the year 1856 the district of land, now known a Peachblow, was thickly wooded and had narrow mud roads, rail fences, and scattered log cabins. To this territory, during the same year, in the month of March, George W. Stover and family came from Licking County and purchased sixty acres of land. Their dwelling place was a log cabin which stood on the spot where the house and home of Mr. Paykoff now stands. Mr. Stover having no shelter For his stock, built a barn of logs and the first church services of this community were held on the threshing floor of that crudely constructed barn. Later, George Stover and other Peachblow pioneers began to wonder where they would bury their beloved dead. So in February 1858 Stover, greatly interested in church work, donated one acre of land for a church and cemetery. He also had timber from the northwest part of his thickly wooded farm and on the thirteenth day of that month, willing hands started the task of construction. The carpenters were Henry Rust, Symen Mason, Gustaves Elesbury, and Gordon Furnace. There were no sawmills in those days, so the used the broad ax for making the timbers. The shingles were made of blocks sawed the length of shingles and made smooth with the drawing knife. The interior of the church and the seats were painted a peach color. Some, not fancying the color, began calling the church Peachblow and that name, as we all know, has endured down through the years. After the church was completely finished, there were appointments made to which ministers were assigned. These places were Peachblow, North Berlin, Chicahominy, and later on Williamsville and the Clymer School house. Back in those years they had no piano or organ to accompany their singing and the United Brethren Hymn Book and another book called the Harp contained no music, just the words of hymns. There has only been one wedding in the church. The bride was the daughter of William Mantor and the groom Simpson Collier. The church was arranged much as it is today with three rows of seats and what was known in those days as the amen corner each side of the pulpit. After the couple entered the church, Mr. Collier came in the West door and Miss Mantor came through the East door. They both proceeded up the aisles to the third seat of the altar where they took their vows. A few of the early ministers of the church were J. B. Bovey, A. E. Powell, and A. E. Penic. All were students of Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio. In conclusion, I wish to state a few interesting facts concerning the Peachblow Church. (a) The building was erected for the sum of five hundred and seventy dollars. (b) Our first minister was Rev. S. Kelso. (c) The salary for that year was one hundred and six dollars and forty nine cents. (d) The first quarterly meeting was held September 4, 1858 (e) George Stover was secretary that year. The following are names of ministers who have served this church: Reverends H.A. Locke, B.C. Rife, Lloyd Mignerey, Ralph Vernon, Grover Smith, C.P. Smales, J.R. Bowser, H. V. Harter, W. W. Arnold, O.M. Martin, George Weir, Cornell, Appleton, Clay, Rhodeback, and the present pastor Everette Scarberry."
OBITUARY
Delaware Gazette ..........." Mr. George Stover, one of Berlin's most respected citizens, breathed his last at three o'clock on last Saturday afternoon where he had resided during the past twenty five years., and in the fifty third year of his age. At the time of his death, he was one of the Democratic members of the Board of infirmary Directors, and was well liked and highly respected by those who knew him. His remains were placed in the vault at Oak Grove cemetery on last Monday. The funeral services being conducted by W.T. Watson and Rev. Bonemaker, of the United Brethren Church of which he was a devout and earnest member."
from his obituary .............. "Rev. George W. Stover was born in Fairfield County, Ohio and died in Berlin Township, Delaware County, Ohio April 17, 1880, aged 53 years, 8 months and 22 days. In 1852 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Green, with whom he lived twenty eight years, and who now is left with three daughters and one son to mourn an irreparable loss. When about twenty-four years old Brother Stover embraced religion at the old Houser meeting house, – of precious memory to hundreds, and there joined the United Brethren Church, of which he has been a constant member since. About eight years ago, at the urgent request of his brethren, he accepted a license to preach; and , in this relation to the church, his labors were successful wherever he went. As an intelligent Christian gentleman, he was nearly always in an official position; and whether holding office in the township, county, or church, he filled his place with unassuming dignity and honor to all. The various financial interests of his church and charge were freely sustained from his abundance, and his house was "the preacher’s home". Four weeks before his death, he said to his pastor "the world is looking very small to me now; and as I look upward there is not a cloud between me and heaven. All is bright." Being a man universally esteemed, an unusually large congregation was present at his funeral, and their deep sympathy showed their appreciation of his worth. Of him it can be truly said, "He was a good man, full of the Holy Ghost and of faith".
At the quarterly conference of Peachblow Circuit, one week after his death, a committee was authorized, and the following preamble and resolutions were adopted as their sentiments :
Whereas, our Heavenly Father has by death called our brother, Rev. George W. Stover from our number and councils, and we realize our great loss; therefore resolved :
1. That we bow submissively to the will of God in this our grief, and say, "Thy will be done".
2. That we will seek to imitate the zeal, benevolence, and piety of our Christian brother.
3. That we hereby extend our sympathy for his bereaved wife and children, and shall pray for their divine support and guidance in this dark hour of their sorrow. D. Bonebrake
Daniel Andrus, Henry Rust, and Matthew Conklin were appraisers of G.W. Stover’s estate and his old friend and former pastor W.T. Watson was administrator.
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