^ihf M.fjgi Manual and Directory of the First Reformed Dutch church Schenectady, N.Y. BX95IT 5.S5 FSAi S^V*'I ^*"'^^^>:*' % ^.X OF m^ m^: BX9511 .5.S5 F5A^5 MANUAL AND DIRECTOK'Y T' FIBST RtFOIiMEO lIUTtHl CHURCH ORGANIZED A. D. 1680, SCHENECTADY, X. Y KEBKUARY, 1878. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. : THE5. UNION BOOK AND JOB PRINTING} HOUSE 1878. ::^ Ck This Manual and Directory has been prepared by the Pastor of the church, with the assistance of a Committee of Ladies and Gentlemen. It is dedicated to the congre- gation of the First Reformed [Dutch] Church of Schenectady, and is issued in the hope that it may promote the social and spiritual prosperity of all who worship with us, and develop still further the spirit and practice of christian fellowship. In rounding out the second century of our Church's history, let us all seek to cultivate anew the duties of christian fraternity and hospitality. The Lord bless thee and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gra- cious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give t'ne^ peace — Num. 6: 24-26. One is yonr Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. Who is my mother? and who are my bretnren ? And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, : and said. Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is^ in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one ;' another; as I have love you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. — Jesus. To do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. — Heb. 13: i6. Love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: — I Pet. 3: 18. And above all these things put on charity which is the bond of perfectness. — Col. 3: 14. Biar ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. — Gal. 6: I, 2. For this Gad is our God for ever and ever: he will be our gui le even unto death. — Ps. 48: 14. IT m mry dljjicult in an wndertah'mg of this kind to avoid mistakes^ and secure ahso- lute correctness. We ask onr friends who find their names omitted, misspelled, or ^ wrongly iJlaced, to le lenient, and ascribe the error to oversight and not to intent. At a slight expense this little pamphlet may he hound in doth or leather, and hlank leaves added for further record, and-pjerma- nent use. MANUAL AND DIRECTORY — OF THE- FIBST REFimiD IOTCH: tlUiiCIl \ I ORGANIZED A. D. 1680, SCHENECTADY, N, Y, FEBRUARY, 18'«'8. SCHEXECTADY, N. Y. : THE UNION IJOOK AND JOB PRINTING HOUSfi, 1878. ^ First Refomed Cbnrcli, SCHENECTADY, Jan. 1, '78. [organized a. d. 1680.] o:p:ficei?,s. P.ISTOK, Rev. WILLI.^M ELLIOT (iRIFFIS. ? ONSISTORY, ELDERS. DlNCAN ROBISON, John Van Dervep:k, Thomas H. Reeves, John VVestinghouse, DEACONS. Hauman Consaul, Andrew T. Veedeh, Albert Van Voast, Jr. C. E. Kingsbury, Clerk. Organist, C. E. Kingsbury, No. 4 State Street. Treasurer, James H. Barhyte, No 111 State Street, Sexton, George Hardin, No. 24 Ferry Street. OFFICERS. C, E. Kingsbury SuperiiiteudeuK E. T. Lansing Ass't Superintendent E. D. Cutler Secretary L. A. Young .... Treasurer L. (i. Verbeek ; Librarian Wm. C. Vroqman Registrar PRLMARY DEPARTMENT. Mrs. William Johnson. Principal Miss Maky Clbary ) ^ ., MIS.S Mary Fuller ^ Libranan.s 3S/IISSIOISr SCHOOLS, WATER STREET. John Westinghouse .Superintendent Alaska Austin Ass't Superintendent Lawrence Van Dervebr Secretary William Burge Treasurer James Butler Librarian PROSPECT HILL. E. L L.\wsiNG Superintendent C. F. Linn Ass't Superintendent Jno. F. Clute Secretary E. C. Stevens Treasury Benjamin Hagan Librarian SABBATH. Morning: vvorsliip and Sermon - - 10:30 a. m. Evening worship and Sermon - - - 7:20 P. M. Sabbath scliool after morninij: service - - 12 M. WEEK xranTS. Young People's Prayer Meeting Monday, 7:4.") r m. Lecture and Prayer Meeting, Friday, - 8 p. m. MONTHLY. Missionary Sermon, - First Sabbath evening. Consistory Meeting, - First Wednesday, 7:30 P. yi. Church Social, - - From Oct. to April, 8 p. m. Woaian's Missionary Society, - Last Friday, 3 p. m. QUARTERLY. Communion, first Sabbath in March, June, September and December. Preparatory Lecture, - Friday evening previouj^. Applications for Membershi[) " " Baptism of Infants, first Sabbath morning after Com- munion. ANNUAL. Election of elders and deacons, first Saturday in December. Ordination of elders and deacons, first Sabbath in January. Sabbath school Christmas celebration, Christmas night. Sabbath school Anniversary. 6 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS. On third Sabbath in each Month. January, Deacon's Fund February, - . . . . Sabbath scliool March, - - . . . Foreign Missions April, .... Board of Education May, ----.. Domestic Missions June, Board of Publication July, Church Building Fund August, ------ Deacon's Fund September, - Bible Society October, - - . . . Domestic Missions November, ----- Sabbath School December, - - . . Local Missions MISSION SCHOOLS. PROSPECT HILL. Sabbath School, - 3 p. M. Prayer Meeting, - Thursday , 8 p. M. FIRST WARD — WATER STREET. Sabbath School, - 3 p. M. Prayer Meeting, - 8 p. M. Christmas celebrai tion, - Christmas week FOREIGN MISSION AIDS. Church collection, - Third Sabbath in March Sabbath School, - - - 25 per cent of funds Primary Department - Adzi^ma Mission Circle. woman's foreign missionary society. Mrs. Judson L.^ndon President Miss Cornelia Bo-VRDman Secretary Young Ladies Bands — Louisa Hook, Christian Homes, Mary Pruyn. nycEis^BEiis. Anderson Maria G. Mrs. Angle Anna R. Mrs. Archer Frank Mrs. Austin Maria (r. Mrs. Austin Alaska, 60 Union Street. 3 State Street. 20i Franklin Street. 45 College Street. 45 Babcock Richard, Rotterdam Road. Banker Elizabeth V. I. Mrs. 50 College Street Banker Ellen A Mrs. 50 " Barhydt James H. 9 Church Barhyte Antoinette Mrs. 9 " Barhyte Sarah Ann Mrs. 76 Front Barringer Harriet Mrs. 53i '• Barringer Aaron, 25 Union Barringer Mary Miss, 25 " Barringer Martha Miss, 25 " Becker Julia A. C. Mrs. 20 " Benson Mary A. Mrs. 112 " Boarder Abbie Miss, Glenville. Boardman William, 150 Union Street Boardman Cornelia Miss, 150 " Boardman Annie Miss, 150 " Bohannen Helen B. Mrs. 90 Front Bonnv Elizabeth Mrs. Bond Eliza Mrs. Bond Cornelia Miss, Bradt Angelica Mrs. Buell Jennie A. Mrs. Buell Hattie E. Miss, Burge Margaret Mrs. Burge William. Butler George W. Butler Maria Mrs. Butler Albert H. Butler James E. 65 Jay Street. 23 Franklin Street. 23 20 State Street. 38 Union " 38 " 54 State Street. 54 " 23 Liberty Street. 22 22 22 Cain Alida Mrs. 17 Front Street. Champion Deborah Mrs. Niskayuna. Chrisler Elizabeth E. Mrs. 27 Washington Avenue Chrisler Anna E. Miss, 27 Christiance Maria Mrs. Iowa. Cleary Mary Miss, 81 Liberty Street. Clogston Catherine Mrs. 33i Front Clute Aifaretta Miss, 17 Hamilton Street. Clute Jacob F. 23 Green Street. Clute Margaret Mrs. 23 " Clute Jonas H. 58 Union " Clute Anna E. Mrs. 35 " Clute Margaret V. Mrs. 63 Union " Clute Agnes Mrs. 50 " Conde Benjamin L. 270 State " Conde Ruth A. Mrs. 270 " Conde Elizabeth Mrs. Consaul Harman, Consaul Maria L. Mrs. Cooper Sarah A. Mrs. Cregier Elizabeth M. Cutler Edward D. T)? Barrett Street. 153 Liberty Street 153 •' t North Street. 176 Union Street. ID. Daggett Elizabeth Mrs. 5 Front Street. Daggett Josephine E. Miss. 5 " * * Davis Mary M. Mrs. 115 State Street. DeForest Martin, 31 Church Street. DeForest Elizabeth M. Mrs. 31 " DeForest Cathari ne A. Miss, 31 " DeForest Frank V. 83 Ferry Street. DeForest Raie Mrs. 83 ■' DeForest Eve H. Mrs. 83 " Doty Abraham, 74 State Street. Doty Geo. H. 130 Centre Street. Doty Mary C. Mrs. 130 " De(iraff Eve Mrs. 63 Union Street. Ehlefeldt August W. Ehlefeldt Mary B. Mrs. Ellis Hester Ann Mrs. Elmendorf Jane Mrs. 56 White Street 56 348 State " 19 Front 10 F- Fenwick Catliarine S. Mrs. Fisher Catharine A. Mrs. Fisher Elizabeth L. Mrs. Fonda Theodocia Miss, Frame Andrew, Frame Rebecca Mrs. Frame Sarah A. Mrs. Fuller Elizabeth Miss. Fuller Maria Mrs. Fuller Mary K. Miss, Fuller Ann E. Miss, Fuller Rachel Y. Miss. Fuller Jane H. Miss, Furman Catharine A. V. G. Elizabeth. N. J. Union Street. 129 Liberty Street. 30 Green Street. 30 " 48 Union 2 Church 177 Lafayette Street. 177 177 177 177 51 Smith Street. Gardner Hester Mrs. Glen Hester E. Mrs. Green Sarah Mrs. Grout Anna M. Mrs. O-- 90 Front Street. 127 " 58 Centre " Barrett Street. Gurnsey Rebecca M. Miss, 9 Lafayette Street. H. Hagan Benjamin E. Hagedorn Harriet A. Mrs, Hagedorn Jane S. Mrs. 7 " Hagedorn Elizabeth C. Miss, 7 '' Hamlin Harriet M. Mrs. 73 Jay Hardin George, 24 Ferry 12 Hamilton Street. 7 Green Street. n Harman Sarah Mrs. Harrnan Anna S. Mrs. Hastings Martha Mrs. Hedden Harriet I. Mrs. Helmer Margaret Mrs. Hilberbrand Meribah A. Hegeman S. E. Miss, Hoag Casper F. Hoag Anna M. Mrs. Hoag Annie T. Miss, Hoag Alice M. Miss, Hoag Pierre C. Hook Frances Miss, Hook Louisa Miss, Horsefall Harriet Miss, Hull John, 25i Front Street, New York City. Givens Hotel. 75 Barret Street. 171 Union Street. Mrs. 127 Libirty Street. 41 Front Street. 167 Union Street. 167 " 167 " 167 " 167 " 181 " Calcutta, India. 51 Union Street. 37 Front Jones Rebecca Mrs. Johnson Mary Mrs. 40 Stat^ Street. 119 '' Kasboth Larinia D. Mrs. Ketch um Daniel, Ketchum Eleanor B. Mrs. Kingsbury Charles E. Kittle Magdaline Mrs. 48 College Street. 61 Fonda 61 " 4 State Street. 87 Front Street. 13 Tu - Landon Emily Mrs. 190 Union Street. Langdon Angelica S. Mr? 67 Front Street. Lansing Margaret Mrs. Herkimer, N. Y. Lansing Jennet Mrs. 27 Union Street. Lansing Cornelius, 85 " Lansing Catharine H. M rs 85 " Lansing James B. W. 85 '' Lansing Gulian V. P. 85 " Lansing Emma R Miss. 85 " Lawsing Edward T. 176 " Lawsing Sidney A. Theo. Sem., New Bruns- [wich, N. J. Lewis Jane K. Mrs. 184 Union Street. Lewis Charles F. 184 " Lewis Kate Mrs. 27 Ferrv Street. Luff man Esther Mrs. 7 Church " Lyon Helen M. Mrs. 94 Front Tso:. Magum Hannah Mrs. Marcellus Richard, Marcellus Martha L. Mr.s. Marcellus Anna Y, Mrs. McClyman C. Alida Mrs. McDonald Duncan, McDonald Rachel Mrs. McKerlie William, McKerlie Matilda Mrs. McKerlie Clara Miss. 19 Liberty Street. 132 Union 132 " 151 Lafayette Street. 146 Liberty Street. 21 State Street. 21 " Amsterdam. 18 McMichael Rachel Mel). Mrs . 7 Paige Street. McNee John, 2a Front " McNee Anna Miss, 28 " McXee Walter, 5 Church Street. McNee Elizabeth Mrs. 5 Milmine James, 82 Liberty Street. Milmine Julia Mrs. 82 " * " Mitdiell Matilda W. Mr.-*. 8 State Street. Moak Margaret A. Mrs. 51 Washingt.-u Avenue. Moak Annie Miss, 54 Morrison Rebacca Mrs. 88 Green Street. Myers Mary A. Mrs. Brooklyn. Mynrierse Albertina T. B. Mr; i.27 Liberty Street. Mynderse Anna Mrs. 19 Mvnderse Ann M. Miss. 10 O- Olmstead Eleanor C. Mrs. Ootliout Lansing, Oothout Catharine Mrs. Ostrom Almira Mrs. Ouderkirk John Winne, Ouderkirk Jane D. G. Mrs. 2G Clinton Street. 55 Ferry Street. 55 42 " 49 Front 49 " Paige Anna M. Mrs, Paige Fannie E. Miss, 49 Washington Street. 49 " 14 Parker Edwin, Patterson Amanda Mrs. Peek Annie Mrs. Peissner Margaret Mrs. Peissner Barbara Miss, Pemberton Jane Mrs. Pemberton Celeste V. Miss, Peters Flora E. Mrs. Peterson Andrew O. Peterson Elizabeth Mrs, Pulver Sarah Mrs. Myers Alley. 32 Smith Street. 32 " 184 Union Street. 184 " 65 Front 65 " 74 Washington Avenue. 102 Front Street. 102 " 77 College " Hayniond Andrew V. V. Reeves Thomas H. Reeves Elizabeth Mrs. Robison Duncan, Robison Abby A. Mrs. Robison Elizabeth M. Mrs Rosa Louisa Mrs. Rosa Catharine S. Mrs. Ruoff Adolphus, Ruoif Augusta Mrs. Ruoff Eliza Mies, Ruoff Emily 1. Miss. Ruoff Julia Miss, Russell Sarah Mrs. Theo. Sera. New Bruns- [wich, N. J- 24 Smith Street. 24 •' 6 Front 6 " 53 White " 21 Front 60 Union 246 State " 246 " 246 " 246 " 246 " 7 College 15 S. Schermerborn Rebecca A. M Schermerhora Eveline V. P. Scliermerhorn William K. Schermerhorn Rachel Mrs. Scliermerhorn E. Nott, Schermerhorn Gertrude Mrs. Schermerhorn Helen R. Miss, Schermerhorn Jennie N.Miss Shannon Anna Mrs. Shannon Jane T. Mrs. Silvey Mary Miss, Sitterly Gertrude V . P. Mrs. Small Gertrude Mrs. Small Eliza W. Miss, Soley Catherine Mrs. Southard Josephine Miss, Sprague Magdaline Fj. G.Mrs Springer Anna M. .Mrs. Stevens Frederick. Stanford Welton. Stanford Welton Mrs. Stimpson Dennis V. Swart Maggie E Mrs. Swart Caroline A. Mrs. Swits Catharine Miss, Swits Sarah A. Miss, Swita Angelica V. Mrs. Swits Elizabeth B. Mrs. Swits Elizabeth V. Miss, SwitB Margaret Mrs. Swits Helena L. G. Miss, rs. 94 Front Street. Miss, 30 Union Street. 12 Barrett Street. 12 " " :}1 Smith 81 " 94 Front ,94 •' 166 Liberty Street. 192 State Street. 27 Liberty btreet. Sitterly's Mills. 73 Washington Avenue. no 1 i « I 135 Front Street. 33 White 23 Liberty " 27 Ferry 35 Green 34 Liberty 34 " 138 Union " 48 Ferry 45 Front ' 19 " 3 Green 24 Yates 24 " 24 " 30 Liberty " 30 16 T_ Teller Catharine Mrs. 76 Front Street. Teller Eve V. Mrs. State Street. Tliompson Francise Mrs. 254 State Street. Thoinpsoii Alexander, 1 Mohawk Avenue. Thompson Emma T. Mrs 1 Tefft Elizabeth Mrs. 14 Green Street. "V. Van Antwerp V. A. Niskayana. Van Antwerp Nancy Mrs. "• Van Debogart Francis, 133 Front Street. Van Debogart Eliza 0. Mrs. 133 " Van Debogart Maria S. 135 '• Van Debogart Joseph Y. 37 Union Van Debogart Jennet Mrs. 27 " Van DeMoor Adolf Dirk, 4 Ferry Van DeMoor Harriet Mrs. 4 - Van DeMoor William, 18 '• Van DeMoor Jane A. Mrs. 18 " Van Duesen Annie Mrs. 27 Front Van Deveer John, 53 Ferry Van Deveer Elizabeth Mrs. 53 " Van Deveer Lauren, 53 " Van Epps Alexander I. Rotterdam. Van Epps Eliza B. Mrs. " Van Epps Anna W. " Van Epps Harmanus, 4 Washington Avenue, Van Epps Martha H. Mrs. 4 17 4 Washington Avenue, 4 70 Front Street. 70 " Barret " 51 Smith 16 '• 16 •' 16 " Washington, D. C Van Epps Fannie Miss, Van Epps Sada R. Miss, Van Epps William J. Van Epps Eleanor W. Miss, Van Etten Maria, Van Guysling Eve Mrs. Van Keuren James, Van Keuren A. E. Mrs. Van Keuren Anna Miss, Van Patten Robert H. Van Patten Cornelia Y. Miss, 29 Smith Street. Van Schaiclv Elizabeth Mrs. 44 Ferry Van Slyck Ella V. Mrs. 39 Liberty Street. Van Slyck Henrietta Mrs. 29 Church Van Voast John G. Union Street. Van Voast Maria Mrs. " Van Voast Albert, *' " Van Voast Julia Mrs. *' " Van Voast Albert, Jr. " Van Voast Mary Mrs. " " Van Voast Sarah Miss, 77 College Street. Van Voast Eliza Mrs. 77 " " V^an Voast Emma Miss, 29 Clinton Van Voast Rebecca Mrs. 29 " " Van Voorihas Caroline Miss 111 Union " Van Vrankeu Jennet McC. Mrs. 6 State Van Vranken Mary L. Miss, State Street. Van Vranken William. 248 State Street. Van Vranken Cornelius N. 25 Yates Van Vranken Julia Mrs. 25 " Van Zandt Rachel J. Mrs. 139 Liberty Street. 3 18 Vedder Dauie], Vedder Deborah Mrs. Vedder Alexander iVL Vedder Hannah M. Mrs, Vedder Sarah A. Mrs. Vedder Margaret N. Mrs. V^edder Catliarine A. Miss, Vedder Jane Ann, Vedder Nancy Mrs. Vedder Susan J. Mrs. Vedder Simon H. Vedder Jennie P. Mrs. Vedder Simon N. ' Veeder Eleanor Miss, Veeder Catharine P. Veeder Eleanor Mrs. Veeder Cornelia Miss, Veeder John W. Veeder Margaret V. V. Mrs. Veeder Anna K. Miss, Veeder Emma J. Miss, Veedi^r Andrew T. Veeder Bessie Mrs. Vrooman Abraham: Vrooman Sarah Mrs. ' Vrooman Georgi'a Mrs! Vrooman Cwrnelia M. Miss, Vrooman Jacob V. Vrooman Mary E. Mrs. Vrooman Elizabeth V. Miss 29 Front Street-. 2J) " li)0 State 190 '• Boston Turnpike. 6 State Street. 6 " New Brunswich N. J. 131 Front Street. o9 Park Place. 59 " 40 Washington Avenue. 55 Ferry Street. 40 Union 65 Ferry 155 Lafayette Street. 155 ! ■ 'u ■, .. 155-'' ■•^'*^'' ■ - '^^' ■ 155-' ■■ •' '■'■ ' ^' 52Ferry Streeii. 52 ^^■■''" ■^" ■ 116 Union Street. 116 " " 116 116 " • "^ 3 Washington Avenue. 3^ 3 '• 10 "^?^. Ward Julia Mrs. Ward .Julia E. Miss, Wasson James I. Wasson Rachel E. Mrs. Welch Lydia G. Mrs. Weller (J. Mrs. Wemple Elizabeth Mrs. We!ui)le Elizabeth Miss, West fall Altheda B. Mrs. Westinghouse John, Westiugbouse Harriet Mrs Westinghouse George E. Westinghouse Margaret E. Mrs. Westinghouse Emeline V. Mrs. 16 State Street Westinghouse Larantia A. M.s. Dock Street. Wicks Maria I. Mrs. 133 Centre Street. Wicks Elizabeth I. Miss, 183 " Wilmot Mary I. Miss, Witbeck Catharine C. Mrs. 27 Clinton Street. 124 Liberty Street. 124 08 Washington Avenue. ()8 " 189 Union Street. 46 College 130 " 291 State 46 College 20 State " 20 •' Pittsburgh. Yates Charles X. Yates Mary Mrs. Yates Nicholas, Yates Mary E. Mrs. Yates James, Yates Chauncey, Yates Augusta Mrs. Yates Josephine D. Mrs. Young Jane McC. Mrs. Young Isabella A. Mrs. 37 Church Street. 3: 27 Front 27 " New York. 262 State Street. 263 " 1 Washington Avenue. 86 College Street. 37 Union Street. 20 LIST o:p families. FIRST WARD. Bounds from the west mie of Ferry street to the river. WASHINGTON AVENUE. No. 1. Austin A. Yates. Mrs Austin A. Yates, Henrietta Yates,* Mrs John I. Yates, Miss Elizabeth M. Yates. No. 3. Jacob V, Vrooman, Mrs. Jacob V. Vrooman, William C. Vrooman,* Elizabeth V. Vrooman,* Edward S. Vrooman,* Mary L. Vrooman,* Bertha Vrooman,* Miss Elizabeth Veeder, Miss Margaret Vrooman. No. 4. Harmon Van Epps, Mrs Martha Van Epps, Bell Van Epps,* Ella Van Epps,* Alfred Van Epps, L. Verbeek, Mrs L. Verbeek. ^o. 15. Miss Libbie Dickinson,* No. 27. William Chrisler, Mrs. William Chrisler, Elizabeth Chrisler, Delia Chrisler,* Isaac N. Chrisler, William Chrisler, Jr. No. 88. George Coat,* Alfred Coat,* 21 No. 40. MLss Eleanor Yeeder. No. 49. Mrs. John K. Paige, Clara Paige. Fannie Paige. No. 66. Charles Van Vranken, Mrs. Charles Van Vranken, Gertrude Van Vranken,* No. 68. James B. Wasson. Mrs. Rachel E. Wasson. Nettie Wasson,* N. E. Wasson. No. 73. Mrs. Gertrude Small, Eliza Small, No. 74. Mrs. Elizabeth Moak, Annie Moak* Bertie Brown,* Mary Brown,* Maggie Brown* CHURCH STREET. No. 2. Miss Elizabeth Fuller. No. 5. Walter McNee, Mrs. Walter MeNee. Ella McNee,* William McNee,* John McNee.* No. 7. Olin S. Luffman, Mrs. Olin S. Luffman, No. 9. James H. Barhyte, Mrs. James H. Barhyte, Julia B. Barhyte.* Antoinette Barhyte,* James E. Barhyte,* 22 No. 19. Mrs, Catharine Higinbotluim, Hi'-liard Fuller. Mrg. Richard Fuller, No. 29. J. Andrew Barhydt, Henry Van Slyck, Mrs. Henry Van Slyck, Charles Van Slyck,* Esther L. Van Slyck. No. 31. .Martin DeForest, Mrs. Martin DeForest, Katharine DeForest. No. 37. Charles N. Y'ates, Mrs. Charles N. Yates, Martin DeForest Yates,* Henry Rosa Yates,* Kitty Yates,* Richard Fuller Yates. No. o5. David Fabry,* Sidney (jordon.* KKRKY STREET. No. 10. Robert Marcel Ins, Mrs. Robert Marcellus. No. 14. Adolph B. Van DeMoor, Mrs. Adolph B.Van DeMoor No. 18. William Van DeMoor. Mrs. William Van DeMoor Adoiph A. Van DeMoor,* Margaret B. Van DeMoor,* Mary Jane Van DeMoor,* William E. Van DeMoor,* Josiah A. Van DeMoor.* No. 20. John C. Underbill, Mrs. John C. Underhill, William Underbill,* Elizabeth Underbill,* Frank Underbill,* Oliver Underbill.* No. 24. Ueorge Hanliu. Mrs. George Hardin, Theodora B. Hardin,* Howard B. Hardin,* Erskine Hardin,* Henry Hardin.* No. 43. Spencer 0?itroni, Mrs. Spencer Ostroni, Anna M. Ostrora.* No. 50. Mrs. Christiana Van Epos. No. 52. Andrew T. Veeder, Mrs. Andrew T. Veeder Harmon W. Veeder,* A. Gertrude Veeder..* No. 80. Madison V^edder, Nicholas C. White,* Ward White.* No. 88. Robert Richardson, Mrs Robert Richardson. Mrs. Silvia Jackson. Lester Van Wie.* FRONT STREET. No. 5. Nathan G. Dagget, Mrs. Eliza S. Dagget, Miss E. Jogephine Dagget. No. 6. Duncan Robison, Mrs. Duncan Robison. William Robison,* Hanford Robison.* No. 10. W. E. Van DueseU, Mrs. W. E. Van Duesen,' Harriet Van Duesen. 24 Henry Rosa, Sophia L. Rosa,* Nelson W. Rosa,* John McNee, No. 15. Mrs. Alida Van Epps, No. 17. Mrs. Alida Cain, Annie A Cain.* No. 19. Mrs. John H. Ehnendorf, Miss Catharine Swits. No. 31. Mrs. Henry Rosa, Louise H. Rosa,* Blanche Rosa.* No. 23. Anna McNee. No. 30. Miss Anna Bradt. No. 2o\. J. Leonard Harraau, Mrs. J. Leonard Harinan. Miss Catharine Harman. No. 27- Mrs. Nicholas Yates, Mrs. Hanson Yates. No. 29. Mrs. Daniel Vedder. No. 30. Mrs. L. C. Van Epps, Qarrick Van Epps,* * Howard Van Epps.* No. 33. Rachel L. Toll.* Eddie W. Toll,* Lizzie W. Toll.* Nicholas Yates, Hanson V. Yates, Daniel Vedder, L. C. Van Epps, Harmon Van Epps,* Samuel Van Epps,* Mrs. Susan Toll, Maggie C. Toll,* 25 No. 33. Mrs. Catharine Clarkson. No. 35. Jonas H. Clute, Mrs. Jonas H. Clute, Elsie D. Clute,* Lyman W. Clute,* Louisa M. Clute,* George H. Clute.* No. 37. J. B. Hull, No. 39. Miss Elizabeth Hagenian. STATE STREET. No. 4 Mr. Charles E. Kingsbury. No. 6. Mrs. Stephen Y, Vedder, Catharine Vedder,* Mrs. Jennet McC. Van Vranken, Miss Mary Van Vranken No. 7. Willie McCann,* Charlie McCann.* No. 14. Mrs, Matilda Mitchel. No. 16. (ieorge Westinghouse. Mrs. George Westinghous« No. 20. John VVestinghouse, Mrs. John Westinghouse, Maggie E. Westinghouse,* Harriet A. Westinghouse,* Anna V. Westinghouse,* Mrs. Angelica Bradt. No. 21. Duncan McDonald, Mrs. Duncan McDonald, John McMullan, Mrs. John McMullan. Carrie McMullen. 4 3(> No. ;i5. Stewart Myers, Mrs. Stewart Myer?. Miss Catharine Myers. No. 39. Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson, Addie Kichardson. No. 45. Walter C. Green, .Jane E. Green,* George W. Green,* William A. Green, *= Jennie C. Green. No. 47. Miss Elizabeth Marcellus. No. 54. Mrs. Philip Burge, Margaretta Barge, William Burge.* Maggie Barg;%* Katie Burge.* No. 76. Ai)raham Dr>ty, Mrs. Abraham Doty. UNION STREKT. No. 3. Mrs. A. R. Angle, Clarence Angle, Edward Angle, No. 25. Aaron Barringer. Mary Barringer,* Martha Barringer. No. 26. Thomas Cox, Mrs. Thomas Cox, Mrs. Jane Ouderkirk. No. 27. Joseph Van Debogart, Mrs. Joseph Van Debogart Kate Van DeBogart, Catharine Maxwell, Mrs. Jennet Lansing, Mrs. J. Yates. No. 00, Mr-. Julia A. Backer, Eveline Sclieriuerhorii. NVATKH STREET. No. 6. William Ballock,* Alida Bullock.* Loretta Bullock.* No. 8. Edward Peter.-*, Mrs. Edward Peters, No. 9. Mrs. Maria Van Patten. No. 9, James McKinney, Mrs. James McKinney, Andrew Mi^Kinuey, Mrs. Sarah McKinney, Samuel McKiuney. * Jenny McKinney,* James McKinney.* No. 27. Mrs. Gordon, No. 27. Johnny Richardson,* Mary Richardson.* COUNTRY. Carrie Gardner,* Annie Gardner,* Emma Gardner. ROTTERDA>r STREET. Aurelia Kuhn.* S. Smith. SECOND WARD. Baunda from the east side of Ferry street to the railroad 28 FRONT STREET. No. 45. Mrs. Elizabeth Meecli, Mrs. Caroline A. Swart. No. 49. John D. Ouderliirk. Mr.s. John D. Oaderkirk, J. Winne Oaderkirk. No. 58i Tneodore Barring-er, Mrs Theodore Barringer, Mrs. Harriet Barringer, Clarence Barringer.* No. 61. Jacob Barringer, Mrs. Jacob Barringer, Theodore R. Birringer, Laura Bell Barringer.* No, 67. Mrs. Angelica Langdon, Emma C. Langdon,* Henry D. Langdon. No. 70. A. C. Van Epps, Mrs A. C. Van Epps, El lie Van Epps, Annie Van Epps,* William J. Van Epps,* Charles A. Van Epps, Harvey C. Van Epps,* Thomas C. Van Epps.* No. 76. Mrs. Catharine Teller, Mrs. S.irah Ann Barhydt. No. 89. Clinton King, Mrs. Clinton King. No. 94. Mrs. B. F. Scherraerhorn, Helen Schermerhorn,* Jennie Schermerhorn,* Loaise Schermerhorn,* Lizzie Schermerhorn.* No. 102. Andrew Olson Peterson, Mrs. Adrew O. Peterson. 29 GREEN STREK1. No. 3. Miss Sarah Svvits. No. 5. Vernie Hoag.* No. 7. Ezekiel Hagadorn, Mrs. Ezekiel Hagadorn. Annie Hagadorn,* Libbie Hagadorn,* Emma Hagadorn,* John Hagadorn.* No. 10. Mrs. Hester Gardner. Ella Gardner,* Lizzie Gardner,* Andrew Gardner,* Frank Gardner.* No. 14. J. G. TeflFt, Mrs. J. G. Tefft. No. 17. Willie Caston.* Ella Caston,* Charlie Caston,* Lizzie Caston.* Johnnie Caston* No. 17- (George B. Van Epps. Mrs. George B. Van Epps, Arthur Van Epps, Henry Van Epps. No. 23. Jacob F. Clute, Mrs. Jacob F. Clute. No. 30. Andrew Frame, Mrs. Andrew Frame, Mary Frame.* No. 35. J. B. Stevens, Mrs. i. B, Stevens, Emma Stevens,* Ellen Stevens,* Joseph Stevens, Fred. Stevens.* m Warret Barhydt, Cora Barhydt,* Foster Greg-g', William Vrooman, Frank Vrooman, Howard Dunbar, No. 38. Mrs. Garret Barhydt, Allle Barhydt.* No. 38. Mrs. Foster (iregg, Mrs. William Vrooman, L. G. VroomaD. No. 384. Mrs. Howard Dunbar, Watson Dunbar, No. 55. F. Vrooman. Walter Dunning.* UNION STREET. No. 52. Mrs. C. ('. Clute, Jessie Clute,* Eve Helen DeGraff. No. 37. Levi Young, Mrs. Levi Young, Bella Young,* Frank Ramsey Young,* . No. 38. C. J. Buell, Mrs. C. J. Buell, Hattie Buell.* No. 41. Andrew Truax, Mrs. Eleanor Veeder, Mrs. Anna M. Veeder, Minnie T. Gilmore,* Rene Heinselman.* No. 43. .lohn Consaul, Rev. Gansevoort Consaul. Mrs. Gansevoort ('onsaul, John Consaul,* Jolm Frame. Levi T. ('lute, Gertie Clute,* Edward Rosa, George A. Rosa,* No. 48. Mrs. Joliii Frame. No. 50. Mrs. Levi T. Clute, Hattie Clute.* No. r.o. Mrs. Edward Rosa, Edward Rosa,* John B. Clute, Bella S. Clute,* Mrs. Maria Anderson. No. 63. Mrs. J«jlin B. Clute, John E. Clute.* No. 8L James C, Van Voast, Mrs. James C. Van V'oast, Carrie Van Voast.* T,IBERTy STREET. No. 11). Mrs. Anna M. Mynderse, Anna McC. Mynderse, Kate D. Mynderse, Hannah Magini.**. No. 22. George W. Butler, Mrs. George W. Butler. Albert Butler,* James Butler.* VVelton Stanford, Dr. B. A. Mynderse, Helen Mynderse,* Herman Mynderse,* No. 24. Mrs. Welton Stanford. No. 27. Mrs. B. A. Mynderse, William Mynderse,* Mary Silvey,* 32 No. 39. Cliristopher Van Slyck, Mrs.ChristopIier Van Slyck Annie Van Slyck,* Lizzie Van Slyck,* Clarence Van Slyck,* De Forest Van Slyck.* No. 81. William Frame, Mrs. William Frame, William Cox Frame,* Leah H. Frame.* No. 31. Mrs. S. V. Swits, Lena Swits. No. 34. H(inry DeForeat, Mrs. Henry DeForest. STATE STREET. No. 117. Wilson Davis, Mrs. Wilson Davis, Anna Davis.* No. 119. William .Johnson, Mrs. William Johnson, Eugene Johnson * Clarence Johnson,* Marcia JdIuisou,* Fanny Reid. GIVENS HOTEL. Mrs. Martha Hastings, Marie Hastings, Charles Hastings. NORTH STREET. No. 6. Mrs. S. A. Cooper. Annie Hammon.* FERRY STREET. No. 9. Mrs. Reuben Sitterly, Willie Sitterlv.* 33 No. 27. Mrs. Anna M, Springer, MrS; Kate Lewis, Nicholas Proper, Mrs. Nicholas Proper, -Myron Heury Proper,* Adolph Richard Proj)er.* No. 5:3. John Van Deveer, Mrs. Jolin Van Deveer, Lauren Van Deveer.* No. 55. Lansing Oothout, Mrs. Lansing Oothout, Miss Cornelia Veeder. Miss Cornelia Notthrup.* No. 75. Mrs. Gutland, Gussie Grutlaud,* Willie Banker.* No. 83. Frank DeForest, Mrs. Frank De Forest, Willie DeForest,* Bell DeForest,* Walter DeF'orest,* Frank DeForest.* COLLEGE STREET. Cora Edwards, Jennie Edwards, Emma Lansing. No. 7. William Russell, Mrs. William Russell. No. 11. Mrs. Jane Pemberton, Celeste Pembertou,* Franklin V. Pemberton.* No. 15. James Harbison, Jr. Mrs. James Harbison, Jr. George B, Harbison,* John E. Harbison,* Frank Harbison.* 5 34 No. 22. Josiah Van Patten, Mrs. Josiah Van Patten. Mrs. Jacob V^an Patten. No. 24. J. W. Clute, Mrs. J. W. Clute, Earle Winue Clute, Daniel V. Clute. No. 17. Mrs. Rebecca Van Patten, Helen Van Patten,* Anna Van Patten.* No. 4o. Mrs. Sarah Austin, Alaska Austin, William E. Austin. No. 46. George Weller, Mrs George VVeller,. Hattie Weller.* No. 48. R. J. Kasboth, Mrs. R. J. Kasboth, Ettie Kasboth,* Kittie Kasboth,* Maggie Kasboth,* Johnnie Kasboth.* No. 50. Mrs. Isaac Banker, Jerome Banker, Edward Banker. No. o2. John Banker, Mrs. John Banker, Charles Banker.* No. 53. H. J. Clute, Mrs. H. J. Clute, Anna Clute.* No. 56. William H. Banker, Mrs. William H. Banker, Gershom Banker,* Mrs. Jemima Swarz. 35 No. 77, Mrs. Eliz I Van Voast. Mrs. Sarah Pulver. No. 86. James Lightliall, Mrs. James Lighthall, Jennie Liij:litUall.* Willie Young,* Henry Lightliall,* Mrs. Young. cottaCtE row. No. ;i Spencer Barhydt, Mrs. Spencer Barhydt, Nellie Barhvdt.* Lena Fagan,"* THIRD WARD. Bounds, east of the railroad and north of the north side of Union street. UNION STREEl — EAST. John (i. Van Voast, Mrs, John G. Van Voast, Albert Van Voast. Mrs. Albert Van Voast, James A. Van Voast,* Harvey R. Van Voast,* Bell Van Voast.* John C. Van Voast.* UNION HILL. Mrs. Catharine Fisher, Eliza Fisher, Henrietta Fisher. No. 111. Henry Furmau, Mrs. Henry Furraan, Oily Furman,* Johnny M. Furman, Emma Furman,* Miss Caroline Van Voorihas No. 12G. Carrie Osborne,* Nellie Osborne,* Sarah Osborn(%* Siiaie Osborne * No. 167. Casper F. Hoag-. Mrs. Casper F, Hoag-. Annie T. Hoii^. Alice M. Hoajr. Pierre C. Hoag. No. 171. William H. Hehnnr, Mrs. William H. Helraer, William G. Helmer. No. 181. Miss Fannie Hook, Frederick Hook. No. 189. Rev. Ransom B. Welch, Mrs. Ransom B, Welch, Mrs. L. B. Kennedy. Louis Pepper. PARK PLACE. James Caw, Mrs. James Caw, Mary F. Caw,* (ieorge C. C!aw.* SOUTH AVENUE. No. 36. Robert S. Robinson, Mrs. Robert S. Robinson, Jacob C. Robinson,* Emma Robinson.* FONDA STREET. Daniel Ketchum, Mrs. Daniel Ketchum. No. 131. Jacob A. Vedder, Mrs. Jacob A. Vedder, Harmon Vedder,* Clara Vedder.* No. rs^. Fr.mcis Van Debagart, Mrs. Francis Van Del)ogar\ Jane Van Debogart FRONT STREET. No. 135. JdIui Vail Debogart, Mrs. Jolin Van Debogart. Mrs. Catharine Soley. MOHAWK AVENUE. No. 1. Alexander Thompson, Mrs. Alexander Thompson FOURTH WARIX Boniids, east of the railroad from the south side of Union street to the north side of State street. UNION HILL. Rev. William P. Davis, Mrs. William \\ Davis, Elizabeth M. Davis, Susan J. Davis,* Mary S. Davis,* Kitty T. Davis,* Joseph P. Davis.* UNION STREET — EAST. Albert Van Voast, Jr. Mrs. Albert Van V^oast, Jr. UNION STREET. Na 184. Mrs. Tayler Lewis, Tayler Lewis, Jr. Mrs. Margaret Piessner, Barbara Piessner.* Tayler Lewis Piessner •♦ No. 190. Judson S. Landon, Mrs. Judson S. Landoii, S8 ^'ate LanJoDv Robert Landon,*" William Ij^indotv,*' Mary Landow,* Grace LatKlon.* No. no. Ki chard Bt^nseiK Mrs, Richard Beaseii, No. 116. Abi'iuii Vroomaii, Mrs. Abraiu Vro George K, MoClyman. No. 153. Mrs. HarmoQ Consaul, Gussie Consaul.* No. 166. Spencer Shannon. Mrs. Spencer Shannon. I-AFAYETTE STREET. No. 9. MisH Malinda Gurnsey. No. 104. Mrs. Lewis Cohen, Henry Cohen. Albert Ward. Anna M. Ward, George W. Ward,* Mrs, Carrie Gidley, Henrv Hildelwandt, Mary JeffrVes,* Jacob Van Zandt, Myra Van Zandt,* Etta Van Zandt,* Willie Van Zandt, Oeorge McClyraan, Iressa McClyman, Harmon Consaul, Cob( Harry Fitch.* Lulu Fitch.* WHITE STREET, No. 21. Fredricb Vcclder, Mrs, Fred rich Vedder, No. 38. Libbie Soathard,* Irene Southard.* No. 53. Mrs. Lizzie Robison, Irene Robison.* No. 58. Augustas Eblefeldt. Mrs. Aug"ustus EhJefeldt, William Ehlefeldt,''^ Cliarles Johnson, Mrs. Charles Johnson. CENTRE STREET. No. 58. John (Treen, Mrs. John Green. VATES STREET. Mr.^. Jacob Svvits, Lizzie Swits,* Vedder Swits.* BARRETT STREET. No. 7. Everett Van Epps, Mrs. Everett Van Epps. No. 12. William Schermerhorn, Mrs. Wm. Schermerhorn. Arthur Schermerhorn,* Charles Schermerhorn,* Vedder Schermerhorn,* Jennie Schermerhorn.* No. 29. William Lighthall, Christopher Lighthall, Edward Harbison. Mrs. Edward Harbison. No. 47. Jonathan Hardin, Mrs. Jonathan Hardin, Emmor Hardin.* William Conde, Hammond Grout, Kate M. Grout. Charles H. Grout, George Moon, Peter Barhvdt, 41 No. 56. Mrs. William Conde. Mrs. Hammond Grout, Edward K. Grout, , Miss Sarah Lighthali. No. 79. Mrs, George Moon, George Moon, Jr. No. 84. Mrs. Peter Barlivdt. No. 85. Mrs. S. O. Hedden. FRANKLIN STREET. No. 23. Mrs. Richard Bond, Cornelia Bond, James Parkhill. No. 25. James Ardier, Mrs. James .\rcher. 8TATE STREET. No. 251. Abiam Van Vranken, Mrs. Abram Van Vranken. Kitty Van Vranken,* Eldret Van Vranken, Abram Van Vranken, Jr.* No. 291. John Wemple, Mrs. John Wemple, Lizzie Wemple,* Anna Wemple,* Charles Wemple.* No. 309. James Teller, Mrs. Jame.** Teller. 6 42 FIFTH WARD. Boundti, east of the railroad and south of tTie south side of State street. STATE STREET. No. 190. Alex. M. Vedder, Mrs. A. M. Vedder, Rose Vedder. No. 193. Tliomas Shannon, Mrs. Thoaiis Shannon. Kate Times in,* Libbie Lord.* No. 214. Mrs. Nicholas Barhydt, Kate Barhydt, Nicholas Barhydt, Thomas Barhydt. No. 236. William Schermerhorn, Mrs. Win. Schermerhorn, Irving Schermerhorn. No. 230. N. I. Schermerhorn, Mrs. N. I. Schermerhorn. No. 246. .\dolph Ruoff. Mrs. Adolph Ruoff, Eliza Ruoff, Emily Ruoff.* Julia Ruoff.* No. 248. Wm. Van Vranken, Mrs. Wm. Van Vranken, Mrs. Maxwell Ellis. Alida Ellis.^ No. 254. (' )rnelius Thomson, Mrs. Cornelius Thomson, Elizabeth Thomson.* James Th'unson, Miss Catharine Van Ingren. 43 No. 262. CliauQcey Ya+es, Mrs. Cliauncey Yates, Rachel Yates,* Susan Yates. No. 270. Benjaiu'm Conde, Mrs. Benjamin Conde, Dennis W. Conde, Piatt Conde, Nettie Conde. CENTRE STREET. No. i:30. Mrs. George Doty, Lala Doty,* Frank Doty.* No. 132. Mrs. J. A. Wicks, Elizabeth Wicks.* No. 135. Rebecca Clute,* Harry Clute.* No. 136. Mrs. George Shaible. Willie Shaible.* No. 137. William Pettingill, Mrs. William Petti ngill, Wallace Pettingill,* Maria Brooks.* No. 139. Livingston Elhvood, Mrs. Livingston EUwood. Gesjfge Doty Julia Doty,* J. A. Wicks. Statira Clute,* Lizzie Clute,* George Shaibl-' CLINTON STREET. No. 26. Mrs. A. Riggs Olmstead. 44 Luke Witbeck, Emma Van Voast. James B. Clute, No. 37. Mrs. Luke Witbeck. No. 29. Daisy R. Van Voast.* No. 40. Mrs. Jame^ B. Glute. MUMFOKD STREET. Nettie Kelsey. . SMITH STREET. No. 3. Miss Elizabeth Ward. Mrs. Jane Clark, Mary Graves,* Jacob Vrooman, Tliomas Vrooman Kate Vrooman,*^ James Van Kueran. Anna Van Kueran, T. H. Reeves, Ella Reeves. No. 9. Sarah Clark, Milton Graves.* No. 10. Mrs. Jacob Vrooman. * Harmon Vrooman, David Vrooman. Martha Vrooman. No. IC. Mrs. James Van Kueran. Charles Van Kueran. No. 22. Mrs. Thomas Peek. No. 24. Mrs. T. H. Reeves, Edward Reeves,* Frank Reeves.* 45 No. 29. F. T. Van Patten, Mrs. F. T. Van Patten, Lilly Van Patten,* Ella Van Patten.* No. 31. E. Nott Scliennerhorn, Mrs. E. N. Scliernierliorn. Ward Schernierhorn,* Bartholomew Scliernierliorn* Linwood Scliernierliorn. No. 41. William Rieger,* Charles Rie<^er.* No. 50. George Bostwick, Mr.s. Cfeorge Bostwick, Ella Bostwick. No. 51. Robert Fiirman, Mrs. Robert Furman. Robert Furman, Jr.,* Van Guysling Furman,* Harry Furman,* Earl Furman. No. 57. Mrs, Elizabetl'. Morse. HAMILTON STREET. No. 13. Benjamin Hagan, Mrs. Benjamin Ilagan, Willie Hagan, Mary Hagan. No. 17. Nicholas Clute. Mrs. Nicholas Clute, William Clute, John Clute, Alfaretta Cluto.* VEEDER AVENUE. Mrs. S. T. Dickinson, Libbie Dickinson.* Frank Dickinson. William Burge. 46 r.AFAYETTE STREET, No. 177. Barnes Fuller, Mrs. James Fuller, Mary K. Fuller, Rachel T. Fuller, Annie E. Fuller, Jennie H. Fuller- James Fuller, Jr. No. 114. Mrs. E. Brinton, Peter Y. Brinton,'* Jennie Yates Brinton.* No, 151. John Kedden, Mrs. John Redden, Winne Redden, Alexander Redden, Mrs, John Marcellus, No. 154. Miss Anna E. Gleason, No. 155. John \V. Veeder, Mrs. John W. Veeder, Kittie Veeder,* Jennie Veeder,* Coles V. Veeder,* Jamie Veeder.* HISTORICAL SKETCH H. Long before the flats of the Mohawk, or the valley of of the Hudson were imprinted by the white man's foot, the Indians had given the name Schenectady to the land on Nvhich the city of Albany now stands. The word means "beyond, or, through the pine plains or barrens." The strip of sandy and rocky country between the site of this city and that of Albany, made it proper to apply the name to either extremity, east or west. The name Schenectady was with propriety retained by the Dutch settlers, who came from Beverwyck (Albany) to found a city on the banks of the Mohawk. The country around the chosen site was a rich hunting ground for deer and beaver, and the Indians were very numerous in and around the present city boundaries. The Dutch were not slow to notice the teemiug fertility of the " Groote Vlachte" (Great Flats) which was the name they gave to the river flats from Schenectady to Utica, which was then the "far west." In 1 66 1 Arendt Van Curler or Corlear, a Hollander, bought from the Indians the entire Mohawk val'ey So great was the good influence of Van Curler among the Imdians, that for many years they were in the hibit of addressing the Dutch and afterwards the English governors as " Corlear." 48 The first settlers came to Schenectady in the Spring of 1662, and were at first put to great discomfort by one of the heavy floods of the river. They made a contract, dated May 8, 1663, to till the soil, but not to trade with the Indians. The settlement was surveyed and allotted to fifteen persons, who built their houses inside the stockade west of Ferry street. From the name of its founder the village was known among the French, and many Holland- ers and English, as "Corlear." At first the settlers had no church, but met for worship in private houses. The dominies in Albany came up to " the Dorp" once a month, or once in six weeks to preach, adaiinister the communion, and baptize and catechise the children. Often the people here would make a trip to Albany to attend service, or have their children baptized, occupying two days in the journey. The church was most probably formally organized by Dominie Gideon Schaets, of the First Dutch Church in Albany, who occasionally preached in Schenectady, from 1662 to 1684. Certain it i.s that the church was in good working order, some time before the date inscribed upon the oldest extant record, viz: 1 681, which is an account of some lands belonging to the church. In the deacon's book of the year 1684, we read of charges made for fencing the burial ground and for building materials and work done on the church edifice which stood at the junction of State and Church streets. The first settled pastor was installed overthe church during this same year. His name was Petrus Tassemaker (Thesschenmaecker). This, our first dominie, was a graduate of the University of Leyden, and had labored in the ministry at Kingston, N. Y., in Dutch Guiana, S. A., and on Staten Island. He was pastor over the Schenectady church six years. 49 On Saturday night, Feb. 9, 1690, a party of three hun- dred French and Indians, having traveled from Montreal on snowshoes, attacked the village, burned the houses, and murdered the people without distinction of age or sex. Among the victims was the dominie, whose head was cloven by a tomahawk. His body was tossed back into the burning house and consumed to the shoulder-blades, A son and grandson of Dominie Schaets were also among the victims. Sixty persons were killed, and twenty-seven taken prisoners to Canada. The only house left standing unburnt, was at the south-west corner of Church and Fron^ streets. In spite of their poverty and desolation the surviving settlers, with true Dutch pluck, came back in the Spring, planted their crops, rebuilt the little church and began anew. During the next ten years the people were too few and poor to sustain a settled pastor, but Dominie Dellius, of the First Dutch Church in Albany, preached for them about once a month, from 1690 to 1699, when Dominie Bernardus F'reeman, or Freerman, was called from Hol- land, by the First Dutch Church in Albany. In his call, it was stipulated that he should administer the sacrament and preach four times a year "at a dorp named Schenec- tady." Dominie Freeman, however, made his home in Schenectady, and his first olTicial act is recorded in our church books under date of July 28, 1700. During the time of his ministry at Schenectady, Dominie Freeman was also a most faithful and laborious missionary among the Mohawk Indians with whom he hid great influence. He mastered their language thoroughly, and translated parts of the bible, prayers and English liturgy, in their 7 50 tongue. The records of our church show that a large nimber of the Indians were converted and baptized. At the communion in those days the dusky Mohawks partook of the same elements with the whites around the commun- ion table. They did not sit at the same board, for the custom then was for communicants to stand while receiving the bread and wine. The dominie gave the blessing and parts of the service in both Dutch and Mohawk. The pappooses of the Indians and the children of the settlers were often baptized together or catechized at the same time by the same minister. Dominie Freeman published a short volume of sermons in Dutch, entitled "The Bal- ances of God's Grace," and a little book called "The Mirror of Self-knowledge," and some tracts and transla- tions of parts of the bible in the Mohawk tongue. The pulpit was next supplied by Dominie Johannes Lydius, from 1702 to 1709. As early as June 13, 1702, he is called " Minister of the Dutch Reformed Church at Schenectady " — probaby as an alternate with Dominie Freeman, as both were active missionaries among the Indians of the Five Nations. For the next five years, (1709-17 14), the visits of a Duich dominie to "the Dorp," were very rare. At this time English soldiers garrisoned the fort, then situated at the junction of Ferry and Front streets. The Rev. Thomas Barclay, an English clergyman, thus writes to London under date of Sept. 16, 17 10: "At Schenectady I preach once a month, where there is a garrison of forty soldiers, besides about sixteen English and about one hun- dred Dutch families. They are all of them my constant hearers. There is a convenient and well built [Dutch] church, which they freely give me the use of." 51 Tn 17 15 Dominie Thomas Brower was settled us pastor, preaching eight years and probably longer. At the same time the lot on which the church now stands was pur- chased, with the dwelling then upon it for a parsonage. The house thus purchased, June 23, 1715, was occupied by successive ministers of the church for nearly 100 years. Dominie Brower died in this city in 1728. The church then called Rev. Reinhardt Erickson (Erickzon), who held the pastorate from 1728 to 1736, during which many were added to the church. On the 13th of June 1734, was dedicated the third church edifice. It stood at the junction of Union and Church streets, both the other two having been on the site where State and Church streets meet. The new building was a massive stone structure with one door opening on the north, and one on the east, its vane being surmounted by the cock of St. Nicholas. A picture of this edifice in stained glass may now be seen in the tower room of the church. Each of the first three edifices were built in the middle of the street, and pierced with loop holes for mus- ketry, so as to sweep the passages to the church in case of attack by red or white enemies. In times of danger the men went armed to church, with their rifles over their shoulder. Inside were high box pews, the sexes were separated, and the dominie preached with an hour glass, set in an iron bracket projecting from the pulpit. In winter, the women brought foot stoves with them for warmth and comfort. During the same year, King George II of England, granted the charter under which our church holds her cor- porate powers. It is still preserved among the church archives. 53 Rev. Cornelius Van Santvoord was called from Staten Island to the pastorate in 1740, and filled it till 1752. He was a graduate of the University of Leydon, and an ele- gant scholar, author and translator as well as a faithful pastor. He preached fluently in English, Dutch and French. He died while in the ministry, Jan. 6, 1752, and was buried, as was then the custom, under the floor of the vestibule of the church. He was the last of the dominies of our church who came from Holland. English now began to be largely spoken in the colonies, and New York having been for a century under English control, emigration from Holland had slackened and almost ceased. The children for two generations past had been studying their catechism in English, and now desired a minister who could preach in English. The Rev. Barent Vrooman, the next pastor, was a born and bred American, and a native of Schenectady. He began his ministry in 1754, and served the church for thirty years, covering the revolutionary period. He died in this city, Nov. 13, 1784. Rev. Dirk Romeyn, the next pastor, was also a born and bred American, educated at Princeton, and licensed by the American classes in 1766. He was in the prime of his powers when called to the church in Schenectady, being then forty years old. Dr. Romeyn was a fine scholar, and took the lead in this State, of the support and patronage of classical learning. The church resoonded to their pas- tor's enterprise with enthusiasm, and established the first academy in this city. It was located at the northwest corner of Ferry and Union streets. Dr. Romeyn was greatly interested in the formation of Union College, the germ of which was the academy established by him and 53 the Dutch Church, The church acted a most generous part, and presented the buildings and grounds of the academy to the college. During his pastorate Dr. Romeyn also served as Professor of Theology in the Seminary of New Brunswick. During the years 1 794.-97, the church employed as assistant pastor, the Rev. Jacob Sickles, a young man, when called, of twenty-two years of age. Dr. Romeyn die.l in 1804. The succeeding pastors were Rev. J. H. Mayer (Meier), 1803-6, and Rev, Cornelius Bogar- dus, 180S-11, Both of these latter, and Mr, Sickles, were young men, and among the first graduates of our Theological Seminary then under the head of Dr. Livings- ton, and the oldest Theological Seminary in the United States. The next pastor was a graduate of the infant Union College in Schenectady, and of our Theological Seminary at New Brunswick. It was Rev. Jacob Van Vechten who was installed, Jan. 8. 18 14, the same year in which the fourth church edifice was erected on the spot now occupied by the present structure. Tn the tower room may be seen pictures in stained glass of three of the edifices. In 1814 also, the communicants living in Rotterdam, left the parent church and organized the First Reformed Dutch Church of that township. In the Summer of 181 7, our Sunday scho 1 was organized, and some who attended its first ses- sion are still living. Dr. Van Vechten was the first minister of our churcli who preached wholly in English. After a pastorate of thirty-four years, he resigned his charge, March 6, 1849, ^"^' was succeeded by the Rev. J. R. Taylor, who resigne 1 in 1853. The first and only pastorate of Rev. Julius Seelye, now President of Amherst College, was over this church from 1854-58. Rev. Edward Seslve, cousin of the above 54 wfio had been called and declined five yearsr before, b^egan his labors, Nov. I, 1858. Exactly twa years after the de- struction of the old edifice by fire, (Aug, 6, 1861), the present massive and beaivtiful structure, the fifth in the history of the church, was dedicated to the service of Almighty God. Mr, Seelye died, Aug. 10, 1864. He was succeeded by Rev. Denis Wortman, in 1865, whose health failing under the arduous labors of the pastorate, he resigned in 1870, Rev, Ashbel G, Vermilye was called in 1 871, and served the church until Dec. 4, 1877, when he resigned. The present pastor, Rev. William EUiat Griffiis, a graduate of Rutgers College (1865-69), student in New Brunswick Theological Seminary (1869-70), in Japan, 1870-74, grad-. udte of Union Theological Seminar)', New York City (1875-77), \vas called May I, ordained and' installed May 31. 1877. Since its organization in 1680, the church has had eighteen pastors. Six died in the ministry at Schenectady and their sepulchres are with us to this day. Two held the pastorate for over thirty years, one during^ twenty, and one for ten years. Five are still living. A number of young men, sons of families in the church, have become ministers of the gospel. Of about one hundred and twen- ty-five ministers of the Reformed Church who were grad- uates of Union College, the majority communed in, or were members of the First Reformed Dutch Church. Most of the pastors of the church, in addition to their writings for the pulpit, left behind them printed volumes in Dutch, Indian or English, as memorials of studious and devoted lives, which served or are serving their purpose in their day and generation. In surs-eying the history of well nigh two hundred event- ful years, we have cause for gratitude and thanksgiving to God, for all his mercies in the past. To the future we may look with hope, and expect as in the past, but with richer measure the blessing of the Heavenly Father, which enriches, without adding a sorrow. In less than two years, from this date, our church will celebrate her double centen- nial, and begin the third century of her work and history. "Hereto assist ns Almighty God, the Father of our Lord ?)5 Jesirs Christ, In whose name, we offer all our prayers.''^ "Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for t"hy truth''s sake.'' Pastor s study, Feb, 15, 1878. CHROxMOLOGICAL OUTLINE. Settlement of Schenectady A. D. 1661. Church organized, 1680. Supplied by Dominie GUeon Schaets of First church, Albany, 1662-80. Rev. Petrus Tassemaker, pastor, 1684-93. The Massacre, Feb. 9, 1690. Rev. Bernardus Freeman, 1700-2, Rev. Johannes Lydius, 1702-9. Rev. Thomas Barclay, (preacher), 17 10- 15. Rev. Thomas Browers, 1715-28. Rev. Reinhardt Erickson, 1728-36. Third church edifice dedicated, 1734. Charter granted by King George II, 1734. Rev. Cornelius Van Santvoord, 1742-52. Rev. Barent Vrooman, 1754-84. (Occasional service? in English). Rev. Dirk Romeyn, 1784 — 1804. Rev. Jacob Sickles, assistant pastor, 1794-97. Schenectady Academv founded. Rev. J. H. Mayers, 1803-6. Fourth church edifice dedicated, Jan. 8, 1814. Rotterdam church formed, 18 14. Rev. Jacob Van Vechten, 1814-49. Sunday school organized 181 7. Rev. W. J. R. Taylor, 1849-53. Rev. Julius H. Seelye, 1854-58. Rev. Edward Seelye, 1858-64. Church edifice burned Aug. 6, i86t. Fifth (present) church edifice dedicated Aug. 6, 1 863. Rev. Denis Wortman, 1865-70. Prospect Hill Mission School organized Julv 16, 1871. Rev. Ashbel G. Vermilye, 1871-77. First Ward Mission School organize J July 6, iS/J, Rev. William E. Griffis, installed, May 31, 1877, GENERAL HINTS, 1. It is the purpose of the pastor to visit every family of the church once every year, and oftener if there be special reasons for it. In case of sickness and affliction, send for him, or call f r the elders, they will be glad to visit you. 2. Members of the church who are about to leave che city, either temporarily or permanently^ will please notify the pastor and elders, of their intentions, to prevent need- less anxiety, and that they may be remembered. If you leave the church take your letter of dismissal. 3. Every family should be loyal to the interests and enterprises of the Reformed Church, and if possible, sub- scribe to the Christian Intelligencer or Sower. 4. Children may be presented for baptism on the first Sabbath morning after communion, or, in special cases, at any regular church service. Always furnish the pastor beforehand, with a slip of paper on which are plainly written: 1. The full names of both parents. 2. The name of the child. 3. The date of birth. Please not forget this. The Church Record of Baptisms and Marriages extends back to a. d. 1680, Help us to keep the record true and complete. Keep up the Family Altar, Cultivate Sacreu Music in your Homes. Be Punctual in the House of God. Come to the Prayer-Meetings. Come with a Prepared Spirit. Come with Song, Word or Prayer. Invite your Friends. Welcome the Stranger. Be "Given to Hospi- tality" IN God's House. "Touch not, Taste not. Handle not" Intoxicat- ing Liquors. PHOTOMOUNT PAMPHLET BINDER Manufaciurtd by ©AYLOPD BROS. In*. Syracuse, N. Y. Stockton, CaW. e^Ja^ni'-^-to^'V"""'^"" TMolos.calSem.nary-SpeetUbrary 1 1 012 00043 2593