Welsh Baptist Church, Sharon

	Sharon
	*Welsh Baptist Church*
	Welsh Baptist Church.—This congregation was organized in 1869 with seven members: John Reynolds, Eliza Reynolds, James Reynolds, Hannah Reynolds, John Propert, Elizabeth Llewellyn, and one whose name could not be secured. Rev. David Propert was the first preacher. The house of worship was erected in July, 1870. *History of Mercer County, 1888, page 393* Welsh Baptist Church - This society was organized in 1869, with seven original members, to wit: John Reynolds, Eliza Reynolds, Elizabeth Llewellyn, James Reynolds, Hannah Reynolds, John Propert, and one other female member (name not obtained). Rev. David Propert was the first preacher, and held services once a month. A church was erected in July, 1870. Along those prominently engaged in the work of building, were David E. Thomas, John Devereaux, William Wilks, Joseph Wilks, John and James Reynolds, Benjamin Thomas, John Propert, and John W. Lllewellyn, Rev. Thomas Thomas, located here in December 1875. The present membership numbers forty-eight. The Sabbath School has about eighty scholars. Most of the members of this church came from Wales. *History of Mercer County, 1877, page 117*