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The New-School Presbyterian
Church.—Some
time in 1837-38, a number of families separated from the First
Presbyterian Church, and were organized into a church with the above
title. The Rev. Philo C. Pettibone
was the first (and only) pastor, and remained two years.
The church rapidly increased in numbers,
until there were, altogether, about 200 members. It had occasional
supplies, and labored hard to keep up its existence; but, in a few
years, the falling off was so great that it finally disbanded, and the
denomination is unknown in the borough at present.
History of Mercer County,
1877, page 108
The
New School Presbyterians were organized about 1837 by Rev. Philo C.
Pettibone, from members who left the First Presbyterian Church. Its
membership increased rapidly until it reached 200, but gradually
diminished until it became extinct. Mr. Pettibone was the only pastor,
remaining about two years. After his departure “supplies” were
insufficient to keep this member of the numerous branches of
Presbyterianism in existence.
History of Mercer County, 1888, page 361
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