Free Presbyterian Church

The Free Presbyterian Church. - - This church was formed from the fragment left after the division of the New-school Church, and its organization was completed on the 15th of June, 1850, nine persons being present. Rev. George Gordon was its first pastor, and served a few years very acceptably. Associated with him was his brother. Rev. Joseph Gordon, editor of a free Presbyterian paper, which was published here, and ably conducted, in the interests of the distinctive principles of that denomination. Revs. J. C. Bigham and J. W. Torrence, successively, served as pastors.

In 1866-67. the church ceased to exist, its members having sought homes in other denominations, according to their several inclinations.

History of Mercer County, 1877, page 108

The Free Presbyterian Church, formed from the fragments of the New School, was organized on June 15, 1850, with nine members, and continued a doubtful existence until 1866, when it ceased as a member of the church militant. Rev. George    Gordon was the first pastor. He was assisted by his brother, Rev. Joseph Gordon, who was editor of the Free Presbyterian, described in the chapter on the Press. Revs. J. C. Bigham and J. W. Torrence also served as pastors.