The Upper Octorara Church, in Sadsbury township, one mile north of Parkesburg, was organized in 1720. The prefix " Upper" was subsequently given to distinguish it from Middle Octorara, in Lancaster County, and Lower Octorara, now Lower West Nottingham.
Prior to 1724, it was supplied by Rev. David Evans and Rev. David Magill. The first regular pastor was Rev. Adam Boyd, a native of County Antrim, Ireland, who was installed Oct. 13, 1724. Previous to this date a log church building had been erected. Mr. Boyd was at that time thirty-two years of age, and ten days after his ordination
was married to Jane, daughter of Rev. Thomas Craighead. His original field of labor was quite extensive and embraced that now occupied by several congregations.
In 1741 the church was rent in twain by the "Old Side" and "New Side" controversy, and a new church organized by those of the "New Side," bearing the name of " The Second Congregation of Upper Octorara," over which the Rev. Andrew Sterling was pastor from 1747 to 1765. They worshiped in a church edifice which they erected on the farm lately of Cyrus Cooper, now belonging to David
Parke, overlooking the Great Valley. During this division, Mr. Boyd continued his relations to the old church, and also ministered to the "Old Side" portion of the Brandywine Manor Church. In 1768 the divisions were healed, and the two churches of Octorara became again one. Mr. Boyd died on Nov. 23, 1768, aged seventy-six years, having been a pastor for a period of forty-four years. The stone covering his grave records that he was "eminent through life for modest piety, diligence in his office, prudence, equanimity, and peace." Early in his pastorate the second church edifice, built of stone, was erected. He left four sons and six daughters, and his descendants are now numerous. One of his sons. Col. The Upper Octorara Church, in Sadsbury township, one mile north of Parkesburg, was organized in 1720. The prefix " Upper" was subsequently given to distinguish it from Middle Octorara, in Lancaster County, and Lower Octorara, now Lower West Nottingham.
Prior to 1724, it was supplied by Rev. David Evans and Rev. David Magill. The first regular pastor was Rev. Adam Boyd, a native of County Antrim, Ireland, who was installed Oct. 13, 1724. Previous to this date a log church building had been erected. Mr. Boyd was at that time thirty-two years of age, and ten days after his ordination
was married to Jane, daughter of Rev. Thomas Craighead. His original field of labor was quite extensive and embraced that now occupied by several congregations.
In 1741 the church was rent in twain by the "Old Side" and "New Side" controversy, and a new church organized by those of the "New Side," bearing the name of " The Second Congregation of Upper Octorara," over which the Rev. Andrew Sterling was pastor from 1747 to 1765. They worshiped in a church edifice which they erected on the farm lately of Cyrus Cooper, now belonging to David
Parke, overlooking the Great Valley. During this division, Mr. Boyd continued his relations to the old church, and also ministered to the "Old Side" portion of the Brandywine Manor Church. In 1768 the divisions were healed, and the two churches of Octorara became again one. Mr. Boyd died on Nov. 23, 1768, aged seventy-six years, having been a pastor for a period of forty-four years. The stone covering his grave records that he was "eminent through life for modest piety, diligence in his office, prudence, equanimity, and peace." Early in his pastorate the second church edifice, built of stone, was erected. He left four sons and six daughters, and his descendants are now numerous. One of his sons. Col. Andrew Boyd was lieutenant of the county of Chester during the Revolution

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The Upper Octorara Church, in Sadsbury township, one mile north of Parkesburg, was organized in 1720. The prefix " Upper" was subsequently given to distinguish it from Middle Octorara, in Lancaster County, and Lower Octorara, now Lower West Nottingham.
Prior to 1724, it was supplied by Rev. David Evans and Rev. David Magill. The first regular pastor was Rev. Adam Boyd, a native of County Antrim, Ireland, who was installed Oct. 13, 1724. Previous to this date a log church building had been erected. Mr. Boyd was at that time thirty-two years of age, and ten days after his ordination
was married to Jane, daughter of Rev. Thomas Craighead. His original field of labor was quite extensive and embraced that now occupied by several congregations.
In 1741 the church was rent in twain by the "Old Side" and "New Side" controversy, and a new church organized by those of the "New Side," bearing the name of " The Second Congregation of Upper Octorara," over which the Rev. Andrew Sterling was pastor from 1747 to 1765. They worshiped in a church edifice which they erected on the farm lately of Cyrus Cooper, now belonging to David
Parke, overlooking the Great Valley. During this division, Mr. Boyd continued his relations to the old church, and also ministered to the "Old Side" portion of the Brandywine Manor Church. In 1768 the divisions were healed, and the two churches of Octorara became again one. Mr. Boyd died on Nov. 23, 1768, aged seventy-six years, having been a pastor for a period of forty-four years. The stone covering his grave records that he was "eminent through life for modest piety, diligence in his office, prudence, equanimity, and peace." Early in his pastorate the second church edifice, built of stone, was erected. He left four sons and six daughters, and his descendants are now numerous. One of his sons. Col. The Upper Octorara Church, in Sadsbury township, one mile north of Parkesburg, was organized in 1720. The prefix " Upper" was subsequently given to distinguish it from Middle Octorara, in Lancaster County, and Lower Octorara, now Lower West Nottingham.
Prior to 1724, it was supplied by Rev. David Evans and Rev. David Magill. The first regular pastor was Rev. Adam Boyd, a native of County Antrim, Ireland, who was installed Oct. 13, 1724. Previous to this date a log church building had been erected. Mr. Boyd was at that time thirty-two years of age, and ten days after his ordination
was married to Jane, daughter of Rev. Thomas Craighead. His original field of labor was quite extensive and embraced that now occupied by several congregations.
In 1741 the church was rent in twain by the "Old Side" and "New Side" controversy, and a new church organized by those of the "New Side," bearing the name of " The Second Congregation of Upper Octorara," over which the Rev. Andrew Sterling was pastor from 1747 to 1765. They worshiped in a church edifice which they erected on the farm lately of Cyrus Cooper, now belonging to David
Parke, overlooking the Great Valley. During this division, Mr. Boyd continued his relations to the old church, and also ministered to the "Old Side" portion of the Brandywine Manor Church. In 1768 the divisions were healed, and the two churches of Octorara became again one. Mr. Boyd died on Nov. 23, 1768, aged seventy-six years, having been a pastor for a period of forty-four years. The stone covering his grave records that he was "eminent through life for modest piety, diligence in his office, prudence, equanimity, and peace." Early in his pastorate the second church edifice, built of stone, was erected. He left four sons and six daughters, and his descendants are now numerous. One of his sons. Col. Andrew Boyd was lieutenant of the county of Chester during the Revolution

Contributor: Jerry Scott (46927461)