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FAIR, FREDERICK – (1/22/1840-6/19/1911) – (Olive E. Dawson 5/10/1847-10/4/1924) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1865; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1867; Full Membership 1869; Deacon 1869, Ames; Elder 1871, Simpson; Retired 1898; Deceased: June 19, 1911 in Pleasantville, Pennsylvania. Buried in Ripley, New York. Born January 22, 1840 in Stewarts Run, Ripley, New York.

Appointments: Corsica 1867-1869; Curllsville/Cherry Run/Rimersburg/Monroe Chapel/Sligo/Madison Chapel 1869-1871; Supernumerary 1871-1872; Evansburg/Coneaut Lake: Trinity 1872-1874; PA: Fredonia/Big Bend 1874-1877; Sharpsville 1877-1879; Hendersonville 1879-1880; Petersburg 1880-1881; Edinboro 1881-1883; Centerville/ Riceville 1883-1884; Wattsburg/Hatch Hollow/Lowville 1884-1886; Wesleyville/South Harbourcreek 1886-1889; McKean/Erie: Summit 1889-1890; NY: Sheridan 1890-1892; Karns City 1892-1895; Shenango/Pulaski 1895-1896; Leon 1896-1897; Supernumerary 1897-1898.

 

FAIRALL, HARMAN HUSBAND – (1/23/1840-2/3/1912) – (Sarah Richard Phillips 10/18/1832-6/19/1913) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1861; Full Membership 1863; Deacon 1863, Janes; Elder 1865, Ames; Transferred to Upper Iowa Conference 1865; Deceased: February 3, 1912 in Upper Iowa Conference.

Appointments: Shousetown (Glenwillard) 1861-1862; Waynesburg: First 1862-1864; Somerset 1864-1865.

 

FAIRBANK, G. H. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1874; Discontinued at his own request 1875; Deacon 1870, Clark.

Appointments: Burton 1874-1875.

 

FAIRCHILD, THOMAS - Conference Relations: Minister Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference.

Appointments: Zanesville Station 1840-1841; Pisgah Circuit 1841-1842; Deersfield Circuit 1842-1843.

 

FALENTINE, JOHN R. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1836; Elder 1838, President Z. Ragan.

Appointments: Clearfield Circuit 1836-1837; Brownsville Circuit 1837-1838; Deersville Circuit 1838-1839; Unknown 1839-1840; Placed on Unstationed List 1840.

 

FALKNER, ASA - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Upper Iowa Conference 1860; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1866; Member of the East Otto Conference at Organization 1876; Located 1878; Afterwards entered the ministry of the Free Methodist Church.

Appointments: Vienna/Fowler 1866-1867; Richmond 1867-1869; Greensburg 1869-1871; Hartford/Orangeville 1871-1872; Bainbridge 1872-1874; Huntsburg/Claridon 1874-1876; Supernumerary 1876-1878.

 

FALKNER, THOMAS L. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1843; Transferred to Indiana Conference 1852.

Appointments: Pittsburgh Circuit 1843-1844; Unknown 1844-1846; Ligonier 1846-1847; Left in hands of the President 1847-1848; Pittsburgh Mission 1848-1849; Unknown 1849-1850; Without appointment at own request 1850-1851; Pittsburgh Mission Assistant 1851-1852; Transferred to Indiana Conference 1852.

 

FALLON, GEORGE A. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1929; Full Membership 1931; Deacon 1929, Locke; Elder 1931, Welch. Transferred Methodist Episcopal New England Conference 1943.

Appointments: Meyersdale 1929-1931; Point Marion 1931-1935; Natrona Heights: Grace 1935-1939; Pittsburgh: Mount Lebanon 1939-1943.

 

FAROAT, WILLIAM H. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal East Maine Conference 1886; Full Membership 1888; Deacon 1888, Fowler; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1889; Elder 1891, Fowler; Transferred to the Methodist Episcopal North Nebraska Conference 1901; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Kansas Conference 1905; Voluntary Location 1912.

Appointments: ME: Searsmount 1886-1887; Randolph/Chelsea 1887-1888; Bristol 1888-89; Supernumerary 1889-1890; PA: Marienville 1889-1890; Saegertown/Blooming Valley/Hamlin Chapel 1890-1891; Springboro/Palmer 1891-1892; Ashville 1892-1893; Ashville Assistant 1893-1894; Supernumerary 1894-1900; NB: Wilcox/Dahoga 1900-1901; Ames 1901-1902; Purple Cane 1902-1903; Wisner 1903-1904; Supernumerary 1904-1905; KS: Wesley 1905-1907; Supernumerary 1907-1912.

 

FARR, CINNETT GRANT – (3/13/1872-1/13/1960) – (Lou Francis 4/2/1869-8/27/1943) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1897; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1905; Full Membership 1907; Deacon 1907, Berry; Elder 1909, Moore; Retired 1937; Deceased: January 13, 1960 in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Buried in East Ripley Cemetery, East Ripley, New York. Born March 13, 1872 in Fayette County, West Virginia.

Appointments: Elgin 1904-1906; NY: Ripley 1906-1912; Fredonia 1912-1915; PA: New Castle: Epworth 1915-1922; Ridgway 1922-1925; Sharon: First 1925-1929; Superintendent: New Castle District 1929-1933; Superintendent: Grove City District 1933-1935; NY: Dunkirk 1935-1937.

 

FARRELL, JAMES M. – (8/29/1863-7/9/1917) - (Susie Rene 8/13/1867-6/5/1907) – (Frances Small-  -1/11/1946) - ) Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1885; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1889; Full Membership 1891; Deacon 1889, Foss; Elder 1893, Hurst; Retired 1914; Deceased: July 9, 1917 in Corry, Pennsylvania. Buried in Conneaut, Ohio. Born August 29, 1863 in Concord Township, Elgin, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Spartansburg 1889-1891; Appointed to attend school in the Ohio Wesleyan University 1891-1893; Townville 1893-1894; Brocton 1894-1897; Sandy Lake 1897-1901; Sheridan 1901-1905; Harrisville 1905-1909; New Castle: Wesley/Simpson 1909-1912; West Middlesex 1912-1914.

 

FARRIER, HARRY – Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1946; Graduate Course of Study 1959; Supply Pastor Pittsburgh Conference 1951-1962; Deacon 1958, Wicke; Elder 1960, Wicke; Supply Pastor Western Pennsylvania Conference at Merger 1962.

Appointments: Fallen Timber/Gans 1951-1953; Fallen Timber/Gans/Lake Lynn 1953-1969.

 

FAST, FRANCIS DANIEL – (3/31/1830-12/15/1885) – (Mary Frazzier -4/22/1929) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1854; Full Membership 1856; Deacon 1856, Ames; Elder 1858, Baker; Member Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Deceased: December 15, 1885 in East Ohio.

Appointments: Liverpool 1854-1855; New Brighton 1855-1856; Sewickleyville/Plains (Dutilh) 1856-1857; Alliance 1857-1859; Enon Valley 1859-1860; Elderton/Cochran’s Mills/Mount Zion 1860-1862; Circleville 1862-1863; Irwin Station 1863-1864; Greentown 1864-1866; Worthington/Rogers Chapel 1866-1867; Chartiers 1867-1869; Pittsburgh: Allegheny Circuit/Plains (Dutilh) 1869-1870; Shousetown (Glenwillard)/Middletown (Coraopolis) 1870-1871; Smiths Ferry 1871-1872; Macksburg 1872-1874; Newport 1874-.

 

FAST, JO WARREN GILLESPIE – (9/21/1876-8/15/1941) – (Henrietta Hoelzel –10/30/1947) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1896; Full Membership 1898; Deacon 1897, Vincent; Elder 1900, Foss; Transferred Methodist EpiscopalSaint Louis Conference 1914; Transferred Methodist Episcopal North-East Ohio Conference 1917; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Nebraska Conference 1922; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference 1923; Returned Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1937; Retired 1940; Deceased: August 15, 1941 in Methodist Home Hospital, Mount Lebanon, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Buried Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born September 21, 1876 in Newport, Ohio.

Appointments: Pittsburgh: Allegheny: North Avenue/Pleasant Valley Associate 1896-1898; Emsworth (Ben Avon) 1898-1901; Irwin 1901-1904; Pittsburgh: Oakland 1904-1907; Johnstown: Franklin Street 1907-1913; Sewickley 1913-1914; MO: Kansas City: Independence Avenue; OH: Akron: First; NB: Omaha: First; MD: Baltimore: First; WV: Wheeling: Fourth Street; IN: Muncie: High Street –1936; Without work because of Ill Health 1936-1937; Leechburg 1937-July 5, 1940.

 

FASS, RAYMOND W. - (1/6/1901-3/27/1965) – (Louise Poinier 1/8/1903-8/24/1997) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1921; Admitted on Trial Central Pennsylvania Conference 1923; Full Membership 1927; Deacon 1927, McDowell; Elder 1929, McDowell; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1929; Member Methodist Western Pennsylvania Conference at Merger 1962; Deceased: March 27, 1965 in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. Buried in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Born January 6, 1901 in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Madera 1924-1925; In School 1925-1927; Port Matilda 1927-1928; Lakemont 1928-1929; Pittsburgh: Oakland 1929-1934; Pittsburgh: Mount Washington 1934-1939; California 1939-1942; Wilkinsburg: Mifflin Avenue 1942-1947; Butler: First 1947-1950; Indiana: Grace 1950-1962; Superintendent: Blairsville District 1962-March 27, 1965.

 

FEDERER, GEORGE ANDREW – (3/13/1858-6/28/1929) – (Dora G. McKenna 8/7/1864-10/10/1947) – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1921. Deceased: June 28, 1929 in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born March 13, 1859 in Greensboro, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Fairall Circuit 1916-1918; Allenport 1918-1919; Mount Morris Charge 1919-1920; Jefferson/James 1920-1921; Marianna 1921-1923; Brave: Kent’s Chapel/Kuhntown 1923-1924; Denbo/Coal Center/Newell 1924-1926; Hopewell 1926-1928; Roscoe/Allenport 1932-1936; Nineveh 1936-1937; Greensboro/Mapletown 1937-1938; Jollytown Circuit 1938-June 28, 1929.

 

FEEMAN, HARLAN LUTHER – (1/22/1873-11/8/1957) – (Annie Cairns) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach by Foosland Methodist Protestant Illinois 1896; Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1900; Elder 1903, President W. Gladden; Member Methodist Pittsburgh Conference at Union in 1939; Retired 1940; Deceased: November 8, 1957 in Adrian, Michigan. Born January 22, 1873 in Champaign, Illinois.

Appointments: Morenci, Michigan 1898-1900; Pittsburgh: Sheraden Terrace 1900-1904; Professor in Adrian 1904-1908; Dean of Theological Seminary, Adrian College 1908-1910; President: Adrian Theological Seminary 1910-1911; Professor: Westminster Theological Seminary 1911-1916; Secretary-Treasurer of Board of Young Peoples Work 1916-1917; President of Adrian College 1917-1940.

 

FEIG C. J. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1918.

Appointments: Clymer 1918-1919; Russell 1919-1920.

 

FEITT, CHARLES F. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1904.

Appointments: Millsboro/Fredericktown 1904-1908; Greensboro/Mapletown/Mount Pleasant 1909-1911.

 

FEITT, CHRISTIAN H. -    Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1869; Full Membership 1871; Deacon 1871, Clark; Elder 1873, Harris; Member East Methodist Episcopal Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Located 1882.

Appointments: PA: Wilmore 1869-1870; OH: Hendrysburg 1870-1873; Washington 1873-1876.

 

FEITT, JOHN C – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1895.

Appointments: Swartz 1895-1898.

 

FELT, RUSSELL MADISON – (11/6/1839-6/25/1913) – (Anna S. Rimer 12/16/1839-8/12/1913) -               Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1870; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1874; Full Membership 1876; Deacon 1874, Peck; Elder 1878, Gilbert Haven; Retired 1900; Deceased: June 25, 1913 in Sligo, Pennsylvania. Buried in Sligo, Pennsylvania. Born November 6, 1839 in Hebron, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Putneyville/Widnoon/Kellersburg 1873-1874; Reynoldsville/Meade Chapel/Paradise 1874-1875; Emerickville/Meade Chapel 1875-1877; President/Fertigs 1877-1878; Washington/Leeper/Tylersburg/Scotch Hill 1878-1881; Rockland/Van 1881-1884; New Bethlehem 1884-1886; Belleview: Cliff/Ohl/Stanton/Mount Pleasant 1886-1888; Sligo/Cherry Run/Curlsville/Monroe Chapel 1888-1893; Supernumerary 1893-1900.

 

FELTON, CYRUS ERASTUS – (9/27/1827-10/17/1898) – (Joanna 1/11/1831-12/2/1869) -Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Ohio Conference 1851; Full Membership 1854; Deacon 1854, Scott; Elder 1856, Ames; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1867; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Methodist Episcopal Saint Louis Conference 1870; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Methodist Episcopal Rock River Conference 1874; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1876; Transferred to Methodist EpiscopalSaint Louis Conference 1880; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference 1883; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Saint Louis Conference 1886; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1889; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Ohio Conference 1891; Retired 1891; Deceased: October 17, 1898 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Buried in Preacher’s Lot, Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio.

Appointments: OH: Asbury 1852-1853; Deavertown 1853-1854; Rehoboth 1854-1856; Circleville 1856-1858; Chillicothe: Walnut Street 1858-1860; Lancaster 1860-1862; Athens 1862-1864; Columbus: Wesley Chapel 1864-1867; Cleveland: First 1867-1871; MO: Saint Louis: Union 1871-1874; IL: Chicago: Grace 1874-1875; Supernumerary 1875-1876; PA: Pittsburgh: Christ 1876-1880; IL: Saint Louis: Union 1880-1883; MD: Baltimore: Mount Vernon Place 1883-1886; IL: Saint Louis Union 1886-1889; PA: Pittsburgh: Christ 1889-1890; OH: Supernumerary 1890-1891.

 

FELTON, JAMES W. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1925.

Appointments: Conneautville 1925-1927.

 

FENTON, WILLIAM H. – (12/6/1863-7/10/1941) – (Mary M. Wright 11/7/1866-7/2/1914) – (Inez Mae Zimmerman Ellis 3/10/1880-3/20/1970) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1888; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1890; Full Membership 1892; Deacon 1892, Newman; Elder 1894, Goodsell; Retired 1920; Deceased: July 10, 1941 in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Buried in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Born December 6, 1863 in Mina Corners, Chautauqua County, New York.

Academic Records: Ohio Wesleyan University; Randolph Seminary, Randolph, New York.

Appointments: Sinclairville 1890-1892; Left without appointment to attend school 1892-1893; Clymer 1893-1895; Putneyville/Kellersburg/Widnoon 1895-1896; Pleasantville/Enterprise 1896-1899; Spring Creek 1899-1903; Glade Run 1903-1904; Findley's Lake 1904-1907; North Girard 1907-1910; Rimersburg/Lawsonham 1910-1913; Conference Evangelist 1913-1917; Springfield 1917-1920; Retired 1920-1921; Edinburg/Wesley 1921-1924; Farrell 1924-1925; Eastbrook 1929-1930.

 

FERRIS, JAMES S. -          Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1904; Full Membership 1905. Deacon 1906, Goodsell; Elder 1908, Berry; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Colorado Conference 1912; Withdrew 1922.

Appointments: Canonsburg/Houston 1900-1902; Donora 1904-1906; Liberty Chapel 1906-1908; Appointed to attend school 1908-1912.

 

FERRIS, JOHN - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1830; Discontinued 1831.

Appointment: Cleveland Circuit 1830-1831.

 

FERRY, ROLLIN ELMER – (2/28/1909-5/4/1966) - Conference Relations: Accepted Supply Pastor 1940; Admitted on Trial Methodist Peninsula Conference 1945; Full Membership 1947; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference March 1948; Deacon 1947; Elder 1948, Wicke; Transferred to Methodist Peninsula Conference May 10, 1949.

Appointments: Hazen/Richardsville/Munderf: Zion/Lake City/Allen’s Mills/Neuman’s Chapel Supply 1940-1942; Reno/Sugar Creek/Galloway Supply 1942-1948; Linesville/Harmonsburg February-June 1848; Rimersburg/ Lawsonham 1948-1949; MD: Pocomoke: Bethany 1949-1953; Hurlock 1953-1954; Berlin 1954-1957; Marshalltown 1957-.

 

FERTIGAN, F. W. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1876.

Appointments: Marchand/Covode 1876-1877.

 

FESSINGTON, CHARLES – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1935.

Appointments: Versailles 1935-1936.

 

FESSENDEN, THOMAS W. – (Edith G. 7/19/1878-6/5/1961) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Wisconsin Conference 1898; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Northwest Iowa Conference 1902; Transferred Methodist Episcopal East Maine Conference 1903; Transferred Methodist Episcopal New England Conference 1909; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Northern Minnesota Conference 1912; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1918; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Ohio Conference 1923.

Appointments: Pittsburgh: Asbury 1918-1923.

 

FETZER, JOHN A. - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1938; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1940; Full Membership 1942; Deacon 1940, Straughn; Elder 1942, Straughn; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Genesee Conference in division of Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1962.

Appointments: Appointed to attend school 1940-1941; Conneaut Lake/Geneva/Shermansville 1941-1945; New Wilmington 1945-1947; Mayville 1947-1952; North East: Park 1952-1956; Salamanca 1956-.

 

FIALA, ANGELO – (-7/10/1940) – (Rosina 12/30/1893-4/6/1981) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Troy Conference 1917; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1918 in studies of the first year; Full Membership 1919; Deacon 1918, Burt; Elder 1918, Burt; Voluntary location 1927.

Appointments: New Castle: Italian Mission 1917-1921; Supernumerary 1921-1925; New Castle: Italian Assistant 1925-1927.

 

FICHENELL, M. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1834.

Appointments: Blairsville/Blacklick Community 1834-1835.

 

FIDLER, NOAH – Conference Relinons: Member Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference.

Appointments: Erie Circuit: Miles Mills (Union City: First)/West Springfield 1803-1804.

 

FIDLER, SYLVESTER - (12/29/1840-11/8/1915) – (Jennie Woodruff Stone 1/22/1849-1/18/1919) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1869; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1870; Full Membership 1872; Deacon 1872, Merrill; Elder 1874, Peck; Retired 1911; Deceased: November 8, 1915 in Stockton, New York. Buried in Stockton, New York. Born December 29, 1840 in Coolspring Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Nelson 1870-1871; Morgan 1871-1872; East Ashtabula 1872-1873; Garland 1873-1874; Tryonville/Hydetown/Titusville: Bethel 1874-1877; Cooperstown/Franklin: Bethel/Lupher (Wesley) Chapel/ Worden Chapel 1877-1880; Harmonsburg/Dicksonburg/Littles Corners 1880-1882; Springboro 1882-1884; Petrolia/ Martinsburg 1884-1886; North Washington 1886-1888; Eau Claire: Bethel 1888-1891; West Monterey 1891-1892; Erie: Asbury 1892-1893; Volusia 1893-1897; Byromtown 1897-1899; Karns City 1899-1901; Harlansburg 1901-1903; Harlansburg/Branchton 1903-1905; New Lebanon/Deer Creek 1905-1909; Salem: Mercer County/Old Salem/ Fallowfield/Kennard 1909-1911.

 

FIELD, E. F. - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference. 1914.

Appointments: Florence/Tucker 1914-1915.

 

FIELDING, JOHN H. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1831; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Ohio Conference 1832; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Missouri Conference 1836.

Appointments: President Madison College 1829-1832.

 

FIELDS, ELIJAH J. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1923.

Appointments: Mercer/Old Salem/Sharon/Geneva 1823-1824.

 

FIERSTONE, NORMAN BRUCE – (12/11/1864-8/11/1933) – (Lillian Ballard Firestone [Preston] Polhemus 3/31/1883-3/9/1973) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1902; Full Membership 1904; Deacon 1902, Fitzgerald; Elder 1906, Goodsell; Retired 1929; Deceased: August 11, 1933 in East McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Buried in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Born December 11, 1864 in Ursina, Pennsylvania..

Appointments: Greensboro 1902-1904; WV: New Cumberland 1904-1906; PA: Clairton/Coal Valley 1906-1908; Pittsburgh: Brookline/Knowlson 1908-1909; Pittsburgh: Brookline 1909-1910; Pittsburgh: Buena Vista 1910-1912; Conemaugh 1912-1915; Brownsville: First 1915-1917; Bolivar 1917-1919; McKeesport: Beulah Park 1919-1921; East McKeesport 1921-1925; West Elizabeth 1925-1926; Murrysville: First 1926-1929; Retired 1929; Hillside/New Derry 1929-1933.

 

FINK, HENRY G. G. – (5/28/1826-10/15/1910) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1885; Elder 1885, President J. C. Berrien; Given Letter of Standing 1905; Member of Methodist Episcopal Ohio Conference; Deceased: October 15, 1910 in Ohio.

Appointments: Hoboken (Blawnox)/Springdale Supernumerary Assistant 1885-1905; Granted Letter of Standing 1905.

 

FINK, HOMER - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Merthodist Episcopal Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1941.

Appointments: Sherrett/Queenstown/Wattersonville 1941-1943.

 

FINLEY, THEODORE – (8/25/1846-3/28/1876) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1868; Full Membership 1872; Deacon 1872, Simpson; Elder 1874, Foster; Member East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Deceased: March 28, 1876 in East Ohio.

Appointments: Senecaville 1868-1870; Stafford 1870-1872; Beverly 1872-1874; Beaver Falls 1874-1876.

 

FIRSTER, C. D. – (11/20/1873-6/4/1964) – (Mintie D. 12/7/1873-2/22/1931) – (4/10/1879-10/11/1973) – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1909.

Appointments: Fairchance/PointMarion/Fallen Timber 1909-1912; Confluence/Johnson Chapel 1918-1920.

 

FISH, JAMES – (3/15/1862-9/28/1937) – (Minnesota Ruffner -5/13/1938) - Conference Relations: Minister United Free Methodist Church of England for 11 years Prior to 1885; Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1885; Deacon 1887, President David Jones; Elder 1887, President David Jones; Retired 1918; Deceased: September 28, 1937 in McConnellsville Ohio. Buried in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Born March 15, 1862 in England.

Appointments: Elizabeth/Bellevue Assistant 1884-1885; Bethel 1885-1886; Cherry Tree/Salem/Cookport 1886-1889; Waynesburg/Morrisville 1889-1890; Mount Zion 1890-1891; Orange Circuit 1891-1893; Union Circuit 1893-1895; Turnersville 1895-1896; Stahlstown 1896-1898; Cassville 1898-1899; Cookport/Salem 1899-1901; Susquehanna Circuit 1901-1903; Without work at own request 1903-1904; Left in hands of the President 1904-1907; New Derry 1905-1906; Broadford 1907-1908; Hoboken (Blawnox)/Fox Chapel Assistant 1908-1909; Left in hands of President 1909-1910; Loaned to Methodist Protestant Ohio Conference 1910-1912; Without work at own request 1912-1913; Nettle Hill 1913-1914; East Liverpool 1914-1918.

 

FISHEL, HARRY MCKEE – (11/8/1883-9/17/1945) – (Clara Wheeling 8/1/1889-5/28/1966) – Conference Relations: Member of Methodist EpiscopalNorth East Ohio Conference; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1916. Deceased: September 17, 1945. Buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Erie, Pennsylvania. Born November 8, 1883 in Coolspring, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

Academic Records: B.A. Allegheny 1909; Boston; B.D. Union Seminary, New York 1916.

Appointments: Elk Lick 1916-1917; Roxbury/Seward 1917-1918; Saltsburg 1918-1919; Educational Director Young Men’s Christian Association 1919-1921; Koppel 1921-1922; OH: Youngstown; PA: Mineral City; Pittsburgh.

 

FISHER, DOROTHY FRANCES - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1963; Admitted on Trial Methodist Western Pennsylvania Conference 1965; Deacon 1965, Middleton; Discontinued 1967.

Appointments: NY: Smithtown Field work September 1964-March 1965; Appointed to attend school 1965-1967.

 

FISHER, HUGH DUNN – (3/4/1824-10/30/1905) – (Elizabeth Margaret Atchinson 1/28/1826-2/8/1901) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1848; Full Membership 1850; Deacon 1850, Janes; Elder 1852, Simpson; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Kansas-Nebraska Conference 1858; Returned Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1875; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Cincinatti Conference 1876; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Kansas Conference before 1883; Deceased: October 30, 1905 in Kansas.

Appointments: Paris 1848-1850; Brighton 1850-1852; Lima 1852-1854; Sewickley/Plains (Dutilh) 1854-1855; McKeesport 1855-1857; Birmingham 1857-1858; Corresponding Secretary/Financial Agent Mount Union College 1875-1876.

 

FISHER, ISAAC O. – ( 10/6/1880) -                Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1853; Full Membership 1855; Deacon 1855, Morris; Elder 1857, Scott; Expelled from the ministry/Membership 1866; Deceased: October 6, 1880 in Hendricksville, Indiana.

Appointments: Morgan 1853-1854; Albion: Grace/Cranesville/Wellsburg 1854-1856; Girard/Miles Grove (Lake City) 1856-1858; Springfield/West Springfield 1858-1859; North East: Park 1859-1861; Forestville/Sheridan 1861-1862; Superintendent: Fredonia District 1862-1865; Ashtabula 1865-1866.

 

FLAKE, JACOB - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1827; Full Membership 1829; Deacon 1829, Roberts; Elder 1831, Hedding; Located 1832.

Appointments: Kanawha 1827-1828; Pittsburgh: Smithfield Street 1828-1829; Clarksburg 1829-1830; Kittanning: First/Dayton/Smicksburg 1830-1831; Pittsburgh Station 1831-1832.

 

FLANIGAN, DAVID – (11/10/1850-4/26/1924) – (Sarah A. Tissue 7/22/1858-10/31/1929) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal West Virginia Conference 1880; Located 1885; Readmitted Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1886; Retired 1921; Deceased: April 26, 1924 in Homestead Park, Pennsylvania. Buried in Fairview Cemetery, Confluence, Pennsylvania. Born November 10, 1850 in Henry Clay Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: MD: Grantsville 1880-1882; WV: Albrightsville 1882-1883; Brandonville 1883-1885; PA: Addison 1885-1887; Dawson 1887-1892; McKeesport: Coursin Street 1892-1896; Sharpsburg: Union Centenary 1896-1899; Pittsburgh: Walton 1899-1902; Pittsburgh: West End 1902-1906; Pittsburgh: City Missionary 1906-1908; Pittsburgh: Centenary 1908-1912; Millvale 1912-1915; Conference Evangelist 1915-1918; Sewickley Associate 1918-1919; Pittsburgh: Homewood Avenue Associate 1919-1920; Pittsburgh: Brushton Associate 1920-1921.

 

FLEMING, THORNTON P. – (10/12/1764-11/21/1846) – (First Wife -1805) – (Second Wife -1837) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial 1788; Full Membership 1790; Deacon 1790, Francis Asbury; Elder 1791, Francis Asbury; Member Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference at Organization 1796; Member Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference at Organization 1825; Retired 1828; Deceased: November 21, 1846 in Elizabeth or Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Buried in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Born October 12, 1764 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Appointments: Unknown 1788-1789; Berkeley Circuit 1789-1790; Stafford 1790-1791; Fairfax 1791-1792; Randolph 1792-1793; Unknown 1793-1794; Presiding Elder: Tioga/Seneca Lake 1794-1795; Kent 1795-1796; Prince George's 1796-1797; Calvert 1797-1799; Pendleton 1799-1800; Winchester 1800-1801; Presiding Elder: Pittsburgh District 1801-1805; Annapolis 1805-1806; Presiding Elder: Monongahela District 1806-1810; Redstone Circuit 1810-1811; Greenfield 1811-1812; Williamsport (Monongahela Circuit) 1812-1813; Connellsville 1813-1814; Redstone 1814-1816; Pittsburgh/Connellsville 1816-1817; Ohio Circuit 1817-1819; Presiding Elder: Pittsburgh District 1819-1823; Chartiers 1823-1824; Redstone 1824-1825; Williamsport (Monongahela) 1825-1826; Presiding Elder: Pittsburgh District 1826-1828; Uniontown 1828-1830; Brownsville 1832-1833.

 

FLEMING, WILLIAM SANFORD - (7/27/1853-1/25/1904) – (Carrie Shepherd 1861-6/21/1921) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1883; Elder 1884, President G. Westfall; Left in hands of President 1901; Deceased: January 25, 1904 in Sheraden, Pennsylvania. Buried in Fairmont, West Virginia. Born July 27, 1853 in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Academic Records: B.A. Adrian College 1883.

Appointments: Turnersville 1883-1885; Dunbar 1885-1886; Castle Shannon 1886-1889; Washington 1889-1891; Pittsburgh: Fourth 1891-1894; Braddock 1894-1895; Ohio Circuit: Eldersville/Bethel 1895-1899; Turtle Creek: Electric Heights 1899-1901.

 

FLETCHER, ALFRED E. – (2/21/1867-3/17/1946) – (Alice Margaret Crayton 9/1/1865-1/14/1957) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1888; Elder 1889, President David Jones; Retired 1938; Member Methodist Pittsburgh Conferencein Union 1939; Deceased: March 17, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Buried in Allegheny County Memorial Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born February 21, 1867 in Gloucestershire, England.

Academic Records: B.A. Adrian College; D.D. Adrian 1909.

Appointments: Amity 1888-1892; Connellsville: First (Central) 1892-1895; Fairmont 1895-1901; New Brighton: Fifth Avenue 1901-1905; Pittsburgh: Knoxville 1905-1906; Pittsburgh: North Side: First 1906-1920/President: Pittsburgh Conference 1907-1910; Loaned to First Church: Seattle, Washington 1920-1923; Pittsburgh: Knoxville 1924-1926/Chairman: Pittsburgh District 1925-1926; Chaplain: Western Penitentiary 1926-1938.

 

FLETCHER, ELIJAH T. - Conference Relations: Readmitted to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1856; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Indiana Conference 1858; Located 1862.

Appointments: OH: Wellsville 1856-1857; WV: Wellsburg 1857-1858.

 

FLETCHER, JOHN W. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1883.

Appointments: Reno/Galloway/Sugar Creek 1883-1884.

 

FLICK, WILLIAM FRANKLYN – (4/20/1853-1/21/1908) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1887; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1889; Full Membership 1891; Deacon 1891, Fowler; Elder 1893, Hurst; Retired 1907; Deceased: January 21, 1908 in Smithton, Pennsylvania. Buried in Olive Branch Cemetery in Smithton, Pennsylvania. Born April 20, 1853 in Clarion, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: President/Fertigs 1889-1891; Salem/Mount Joy 1891-1892; Rockland/Van 1892-1894; Sheakleyville/ North Salem 1894-1897; Volant/Nazareth 1897-1901; Petrolia/Bruin 1901-1902; Erie: Asbury 1902-1904; Albion: Grace 1904-1906; Sheridan 1906-1907.

 

FLINN, GEORGE HENRY – (4/19/1856-5/8/1911) – (Katherine C. Davis –1/1/1954) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1890; Full Membership 1892; Deacon 1890, Mallalieu; Elder 1894, Foster; Deceased: May 8, 1911 in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania. Born April 19, 1856 in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Appointments: Berlin 1890-1891; Confluence/Ohiopyle 1891-1895; Coal Center 1895-1897; Perryopolis 1897-1900; Munhall 1900-1903; Pittsburgh: Washington Avenue 1903-1907; Coraopolis 1907-1909; Canonsburg 1909-1910; Turtle Creek: McMasters 1910-1911.

 

FLOOD, JONATHAN – Conference Relations: Admitted into Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1829; On Trial 1829; Elder 1829, Jacob Myers.

Appointments: Cincinatti 1929-1930; Highland Circuit 1830-1831.

 

FLOOD, THEODORE L. – (2/20/1842-) – (Anne M. C. Black) -               Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1862; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal New Hampshire Conference 1864; Full Membership 1866; Deacon 1866, Ames; Elder 1868, Simpson; Transferred to the Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1875; Located at his own request 1889; Deceased: Meadville, Pennsylvania.

Academic Records: Attended Dickinson College; Boston School of Theology; D.D. Mount Union; LL.D. Dickinson.

Appointments: NH: New Market 1871-1872; Keene 1872-1874; Superintendent: Concord District 1874; NY: Jamestown (Published Herald of the Cross) 1874-1877; Meadville: First (Stone)/Published “The Evangel” 1877-1880; Oil City: Trinity 1880-1882; Titusville: First/Chautauqua 1882-1883; Registrar: Chautauqua University 1883-1884; Editor: Chautauquan 1884-1889.

 

FLOWER, JOSIAH – (6/19/1803-4/15/1875) – (Mary 1806-8/7/1882) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1828; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1835; Member on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference at Organization 1836; Full Membership 1837; Deacon 1837, Roberts; Elder 1839, Soule; Retired 1874; Deceased: April 15, 1875 in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Buried Greendale Cemetery, Meadville, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Forestville Supply 1828-1829; Napoli 1835-1836; Gerry 1836-1837; Youngsville: First 1837-1838; NY: Fredonia 1838-1839; Sheridan 1839-1841; Westfield/Mayville 1841-1842; Mayville 1842-1843; Jamestown 1843-1844; Springfield/Girard/Albion: Grace/Cranesville/Wellsburg/Miles Grove (Lake City)/West Springfield 1844-1846; McKean/Erie: Asbury/Erie: Summit 1846-1848; Morgan 1848-1849; OH: Geneva 1849-1851; PA: Clarksville/Charlestown/Clark/Sharon/Sharpsville 1851-1852; Saegertown/Hamlin Chapel 1852-1854; Wattsburg/ Miles Mills (Union City: First) 1854-1855; Superintendent: Clarion District 1855-1858; Superintendent: Erie District 1858-1862; Espyville/Westford 1862-1864; Hartford/Orangeville 1864-1865; Windsor/Hartsgrove 1865-1866; Thompson 1866-1869; OH: Troy 1869-1871; Saegertown/Hamlin Chapel 1871-1872; Cooperstown/Franklin: Bethel/Lupher (Wesley) Chapel 1872-1873; Harmonsburg/Dicksonburg 1873-1874.

 

FLOWERS, FRANKLIN L. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Ohio Conference 1832; Deacon 1833, President George Brown; Member of Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference at Organization 1833; Elder 1835, President D. B. Dorsey.

Appointments: Jacksonburg Circuit 1832-1833; Mount Vernon Circuit 1833-1834; Unknown 1834-1835; New Lisbon Station 1835-1837; Placed on Unstationed List 1838.

 

FLOWERS, JOHN W. – (8/6/1821-4/28/1869) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1840; Full Membership 1842; Deacon 1842, Morris; Elder 1844, Waugh; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Methodist Episcopal Rock River Conference 1850; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Missouri Conference 1866; Deceased: April 28, 1869 in Missouri.

Appointments: Elizabeth 1840-1841; Ohio 1841-1842; Williamsport 1842-1843; Martinsville 1843-1844; Woodsfield 1844-1846; McConnellsville 1846-1848; Barnesville 1848-1850.

 

FLOYD, ERNEST DAVID - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1945.

Appointments: New Richmond/North Richmond/Templeville 1945-1946.

 

FLOYD, MORRIS – (1/10/1851-9/26/1926) – (Elizabeth Craig 9/3/1849-6/29/1918) – (Laura B. Clark 4/18/1856-1/20/1926) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial East Ohio Conference 1887; Transferred Pittsburgh Conference 1905; Retired 1911; Deceased: September 26, 1926 in Kenmore, Ohio. Buried in West Lawn Cemetery, Canton, Ohio. Born January 10, 1851 near Wrigville, Ohio.

Appointments: OH: Bates Hill; Masterton; Stafford; East Sparta; East Rochester; PA: Waynesburg; McConnellsville; Sebring; Salem 1887-1905; Rochester: First 1905-1909; Apollo: First 1909-1911.

 

FOHNER, GROVER C. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1909; Full Membership 1911; Deacon 1911, Wilson; Elder 1913, Hamilton; Withdrew 1917.

Appointments: Enon Valley 1908-1910; Elderton/Cochran Mills/Mount Zion 1910-1911; Trafford: Trinity 1911-1913; Saltsburg/Nowrytown 1913-1915; Ford City: Ford Memorial 1915-1917.

 

FOLJAMBE, SAMUEL W. – Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1844; Discontinued 1846.

Appointments: OH: Hubbard 1844-1845; Nelson 1845-1846.

 

FOLTA, GEORGE P. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Central Pennsylvania Conference 1924; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1935. Withdrew 1939. Entered Ministry of the Presbyterian Church.

Appointments: West Brownsville: Saint John’s 1935-1939.

 

FOOKS, ERNEST STRAYER - (4/12/1868-7/2/1939) – (Anna Louise Seymour 4/4/1873-3/22/1959) - Conference Relations: Member Methodist Protestant Maryland Conference Prior to 1913; Transferred to Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1913; Retired 1926; Deceased: July 2, 1939 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Buried in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Born April 12, 1868 in Salisbury, Maryland.

Appointments: Monongahela Circuit December 20, 1912-1915; Fairchance Circuit 1915-1917; Fairhaven/Coal Bluff Mission 1917-1918; Orange Circuit 1918-1919; Loaned to Methodist Protestant Indiana Conference 1919-1920; Left in hands of President 1920-1921; Rogersville Circuit: Rogersville/Clay Lick/Valley Chapel November 6, 1921-September 23, 1922; Broadford Mission September 23, 1922-1923; Mount Zion 1923-1926; Left in hands of President 1926-1926; Coolspring September 15, 1926-1927; Stahlstown 1927-September 12, 1927; Placed on Superannuated List September 12, 1927-1930; Stahlstown 1930-1934.

 

FORD, SAMUEL N. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1851.

Appointments: Springfield/Albion: Grace 1851-1852.

 

FORDING, MILLER - (3/6/1840-7/28/1908) – (Louisa Flisher -1872) – (Edna Adelaide Wheeler 3/4/1858-5/4/1939) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1875; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1876; Full Membership 1878; Deacon 1878, Ames; Elder 1880, E. O. Haven; Retired 1900; Deceased: July 28, 1908 in Fredonia, New York. Buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Fredonia, New York. Born March 6, 1840 in Salem, Ohio.

Appointments: Kane/Ludlow 1876-1878; NY: Salamanca 1878-1880; PA: Columbus/North Corry 1880-1881; Sinclairville 1881-1882; Sheridan 1882-1885; Linesville/Shermansville 1885-1886; Harmonsburg/Dicksonburg/ Littles Corners 1886-1888; Ripley/State Line 1888-1890; Perrysburg 1890-1893; Springfield/West Springfield 1893-1898; Greenfield/Mina 1898-1900; McKean/Erie: Summit 1900-1902; NY: Findley Lake 1902-1903.

 

FORDYCE, JOHN – ( –4/15/1882) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Ohio Conference 1830; Member Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference at Organization 1833; Deacon 1839, President George Brown; Retired 1842; Deceased: April 15, 1882.

Appointments: Monongahela Circuit Assistant 1839-1841; Morgantown Circuit Assistant 1841-1842.

 

FOREST, SAMUEL N. – ( -4/5/1859) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1845; Full Membership 1849; Deacon 1849, Waugh; Elder 1851, Morris; Located 1854; Readmitted Methodist Episcopal Methodist Episcopal Rock River Conference 1855; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Minnesota Conference 1857; Deceased: April 15, 1859 in Minnesota.

Appointments: OH: Chagrin Falls 1845-1846; Mayville 1846-1847; Harmony 1847-1848; Spring Creek Mission/ Spartansburg 1848-1850; Wesleyville/Phillipsville/South Harborcreek 1850-1851; Springfield/West Springfield/ Albion: Grace/Cranesville/Wellsburg 1851-1852; Clarksville/Clark/Sharpsville 1852-1854; IL: Dover 1855-1856; Picatonica 1856-1857; Appointment not named in general minutes 1857-1858; MN: Rochester 1858-April 5, 1859.

 

FORGIE, JAMES A. – (3/10/1878-8/9/1953) – Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1923; Full Membership 1925; Deacon 1925, Nicholson; Elder 1927, McConnell; Retired 1943; Deceased: August 9, 1953 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. Buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Boston, McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Born March 10, 1878 in Dravosburg, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Layton 1917-1920; Star Junction 1920-1925; Braddock: Fourth Street 1925-1927; Perryopolis 1927-1930; Brackenridge: First 1930-1931; Centerville/Taylor 1931-1935; Masontown 1935-1938; Scenery Hill 1938-1942; Claysville 1942-1943.

 

FORNEAR, JOHN – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1904.

Appointments: Tucker/Florence 1904-1906.

 

FORNEAR, THOMAS K. – (7/21/1873-6/20/1923) – (Keturah R. Strunger 8/21/1879-1/18/1963) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1907; Full Membership 1909; Deacon 1909; Elder 1911; Deceased: June 20, 1923 in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Buried in Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born July 21, 1873 in Netherton, England.

Academic Records: B.A. Allegheny College; Boston University; D.D. University of Pittsburgh 1918.

Appointments: Fairall Circuit 1902-1904; Windber 1907-1910; Monaca 1910-1913; Pittsburgh: Butler Street 1913-1919; Beaver Falls: First 1919-1921; Homestead: First 1921-June 20, 1923.

 

FORSYTHE, WALTER SHIELDS – (4/12/1887-12/5/1958) – (Nellie Corinne Miller 3/27/1893-3/8/1974) – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Pittsburgh Conference; Deacon; Elder; Graduate Course of Study; Deceased: December 5, 1958 in Greenock, Pennsylvania. Buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Greenock, Pennsylvania. Born April 12, 1887 in Greenock, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Coulter/Lowber 1941-1951; Scenery Hill/Davidson 1951-1958.

 

FOSS, CARLTON H. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Malaya Conference 1939; Full Membership 1941; Deacon 1939; Elder 1941, Lee; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1942; Transferred to Malaya Conference September 12, 1948; Member New Hampshire Conference 1968.

Appointments: Missionary: Malaya 1939-1942; PA: Sugar Grove/Lottsville 1942-1947; Missionary: Singapore Conference 1947--; NH: Monroe 1968-

 

FOSTER, CALEB – (2/14/1812-9/8/1898) – Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1836; Full Membership 1838; Deacon 1838, Waugh; Elder 1840, Morris; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Methodist Episcopal Rock River Conference 1854; Located 1857. Deceased: September 8, 1898 in Methodist Episcopal Rock River Conference. Born February 14, 1812 Venango County, Pennsylvania.

Academic Records: B.A. Allegheny College 1836.

Appointments: Marion Center 1836-1836; Burgettstown 1836-1837; Kittanning: First/Dayton/Elderton/Smicksburg 1837-1838; Summerfield 1838-1839; Fish Creek Mission 1839-1840; Harrison 1840-1841; Lewis 1841-1842; Blairsville: First/Indiana: Grace Homer City 1842-1843; Pittsburgh: Wesley Chapel 1843-1844; Pittsburgh: East Liberty 1844-1846; Chartiers/Middletown (Coraopolis)/Shousetown (Glenwillard) 1846-1847; Pittsburgh: Asbury Chapel 1847-1849; Brownsville: First 1849-1851; Monongahela City 1951-1853; Pittsburgh: Asbury Chapel 1853-1854; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Rock River Conference 1854.

 

FOSTER, FRANK N. – (9/22/1853-8/7/1924) – (Lillie J. Arnold 1859-1/31/1940) - Conference Relations: Member Methodist Protestant Methodist Episcopal Genesee Conference 1880-1888; Elder 1880; Transferred to Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1888; Retired 1923; Deceased: August 7, 1924 in Carrick, Pennsylvania. Buried in South Side Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born September 22, 1853 in Greece, Monroe County, New York.

Academic Records: Adrian College, Adrian, Michigan 1880; Graduate Chatauqua Course 1888. D.D. Adrian 1908.

Appointments: NY: Methodist Episcopal Genesee Conference: Carfo/Gary 1880-1888; PA: Connellsville: First 1888-1890; Pittsburgh: South Side: First: (18th Street) 1890-1898; NY: Loaned to Rockville Center, Long Island, Methodist Protestant 1898-1899; Knoxville/Fairhaven 1899-1903; Knoxville 1903-1905; Pittsburgh: Fourth 1905-1914; Sheraden 1914-1923.

 

FOSTER, JAMES M.          - (12/9/1836-1/24/1927) -                (Louisa Cross 7/14/1843-4/20/1904) -         Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1871; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1871; Full Membership 1873; Deacon 1873, Gilbert Haven; Elder 1875, Scott; Retired 1910; Deceased: January 24, 1927 near Clarks Mills, Mercer, Pennsylvania. Buried in Sandy Lake. Born December 9, 1836 in Sandy Creek, Venango County, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Greenwood 1871-1872; Harrisville/Centerville/Pine Grove (Grove City: Grace) 1872-1875; Hendersonville 1875-1878; Harlansburg 1878-1880; Volant/Nazareth 1880-1881; Salem/Old Salem/Fallowfield/ Kennard/North Salem 1881-1885; Sheakleyville/Clarks Mills/North Salem 1885-1887; New Wilmington 1887-1890; Mahoningtown 1890-1892; Sandy Lake 1892-1897; Springboro 1897-1901; Pleasantville/Enterprise 1901-1906; Robinson Chapel 1906-1910; Clarks Mills 1911-1913.

 

FOSTER, JOSIAH – (1/25/1772-10/9/1840) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1824; Retired 1832; Deceased: October 9, 1840 in Carroll County, Ohio. Buried in Carroll County, Ohio. Born January 25, 1772 in Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Ohio Circuit: Eldersville/Bethel 1829-1830; Mount Pleasant Circuit 1830-1832; Deersfield Circuit Assistant 1832-1833.

 

FOSTER, ROBERT A. – (4/6/1891- ) - Conference Relations: Ordained in Claysville, Pennsylvania as Elder Church of Disciples of Christ October 12, 1912; Admitted into Itineracy Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1914.

Appointments: Trumbull Circuit 1913-1914; Trumbull/Tunersville 1914-January 1, 1915; Without Appointment at his own request 1915.

 

FOSTER, THOMAS - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1836; Deacon 1842 President George Brown.

Appointments: Deersville Circuit Assistant 1836-1837; Deersville Circuit 1837-1838; Boardman Circuit 1838-1839; Unknown 1839-1840; Adamsville Circuit 1840-1841; Coshocton Circuit 1841-1842; Deersfield 1842-1843.

 

FOULKE, CHARLES WESLEY - (3/1/1839-1/14/1910) – (Ella Louise Luper 4/25/1843-9/5/1928) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1865; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1869; Full Membership 1871; Deacon 1871, Simpson; Elder 1873, Gilbert Haven; Retired 1905; Deceased: January 14, 1910 in New Castle Pennsylvania. Buried in Oak Park Cemetery, New Castle, Pennsylvania. Born March 1, 1839 in Orangeville, Ohio.

Academic Records: B.A. Allegheny College 1869.

Appointments: Springboro 1869-1872; Linesville/Shermansville 1872-1874; Sheakleyville/Clark Mills 1874-1876; New Lebanon/Deer Creek/Mount Hope/Stoneboro 1876-1879; Springboro 1879-1882; Albion: Grace/Wellsburg 1882-1884; Mill Village 1884-1887; Kane 1887-1888; East Randolph 1888-1890; Shenango 1890-1893; New Castle: Croton Avenue 1893-1895; New Wilmington 1895-1897; Mahoningtown 1897-1899; New Castle: Cedar Avenue 1899-1900; New Castle: Fifth Ward/Savannah 1900-1901; Supernumerary 1901-1902; New Castle: Wesley 1902-1905; Jackson Center: Vincent/Stoneboro/Hendersonville/Millbrook: Schoefield 1905-1906; New Castle: City Mission/Highland Avenue 1905-January 14, 1910.

 

FOULKE, ROSCOE LUPER – (3/10/1874-5/25/1946) – (Pluma Alexander 2/13/1874-3/5/1946) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1894; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1899; Full Membership 1901; Deacon 1901, Goodsell; Elder 1903, McCabe; Transferred to Methodist EpiscopalGenesee Conference 1920; Transferred to Methodist EpiscopalNorth East Ohio Conference 1924; Retired 1944; Deceased: May 25, 1946 in North East Ohio. Buried in North East Ohio.

Appointments: East Hickory six months 1899; NY: Ellington/Kennedy six months 1899-1900; NY: Ellington/Kennedy 1900-1902; PA: North Clarendon 1902-1905; Sherman 1905-1908; Sharpsville 1908-1912; Erie: Wayne Street 1912-1917; Corry 1917-1918; Meadville: First (Stone) 1918-1920; NY: Buffalo: Trinity 1920-1924; OH: Painesville 1924-1926; PA: Cambridge: First 1926-1929; OH: Canton: Simpson 1929-1930; Youngstown: Epworth 1930-1933; Akron: Grace 1933-1939; Mansfield: Central 1939-1943; Urichsville: First 1943-1944.

 

FOURNIER, THOMAS – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1902.

Appointments: Reno/Galloway/Sugar Creek 1902-1904.

 

FOUTCH, WILLIAM K. – (3/31/1836-8/11/1864) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1858; Full Membership 1860; Deacon 1860, Janes; Elder 1862, Ames; Retired 1863; Deceased: August 11, 1864 in Saint Clairsville, Ohio. Buried in Saint Clairsville, Ohio. Born March 31, 1836 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Fayette Circuit 1858-1859; Franklin 1859-1860; Adamsville 1860-1862; Coshocton 1862-1864; Saint Clairsville 1864-August 11, 1864.

 

FOUTS, ALLEN – (1808-7/4/1890) – (Mary 1/1/1810-10/31/1890) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1837; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1837; Full Membership 1839; Deacon 1839, Soule; Elder 1841, Roberts; Member of the East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Retired 1876; Deceased: July 4, 1890 in Saybrook Ohio. Born 1808 in Brooke County, Virginia (now West Virginia).

Appointments: Williamsfield/Westford 1837-1838; Edinburg 1838-1839; Hartford 1839-1840; Saegertown 1840-1841; Wesleyville/Phillipsville/South Harborreek 1841-1842; OH: Morgan 1842-1843; Hubbard 1843-1844; Nelson 1844-1845; Windsor 1845-1847; Superannuated 1847-1849; Middlebury 1849-1851; Twinsburg 1851-1852; Newburg 1852-1854; Chagrin Falls 1854-1855; Mentor 1855-1856; Concord 1856-1857; Thompson 1857-1858; Conneautville/Dicksonburg/Harmonsburg/Linesville/Littles Corners 1858-1859; Conneaut 1859-1860; Springfield/ West Springfield 1860-1862; Jefferson 1862-1864; Great Western/Brady’s Bend 1864-1865; Saybrook 1865-1866; Supernumerary 1866-1867; Bainbridge 1867-1869; Supernumerary 1869-1870; Warrensville 1870-1871; East Ashtabula 1871-1872; Supernumerary 1872-1874; Kelloggsville 1874-1876.

 

FOUTTS, JOHN W. – (-4/2/1885) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1870; Full Membership 1872; Deacon 1872, Simpson; Elder 1874, Foster; Member Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Deceased: April 2, 1885.

Appointments: Senecaville 1870-1873; Rich Hill 1873-1875; East Plainfield 1875-1876.

 

FOWLER, JOSIAH – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference.

Appointments: McKean/Erie: Asbury 1846-1848; Harmonsburg/Dicksonburg 1873-1874.

 

FOWLER, R. H. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1937.

Appointments: Nineveh/Hopewell/Swarts 1937-1939.

 

FOWLER, WILBUR HUMPHREY - (9/18/1895-7/14/1949) – (Amelia Howell 5/20/1897-6/27/1976) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Ohio Conference 1922; Full Membership 1924; Transferred Pittsburgh Conference 1945. Retired 1947. Deceased: July 14, 1949 in Deland, Florida. Oakdale Cemetery. Born September 18, 1895 in Mason City, West Virginia.

Academic Records: B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University 1919; B.S.T. Boston 1922; D.D. Kansas Wesleyan 1929; D.D. Ohio Wesleyan 1934.

Appointments: MA: East Lynn/Hansom 1920-1922; OH: Columbus: Indianola/Wesley Foundation 1922-1926; Cincinatti: Clifton 1926-1931; Findley: First 1931-1934; Athens: First 1934-1936; Cincinatti: Westwood 1936-1940; Springfield: Central 1940-1945; Pittsburgh: Emory April 1945-March 1947.

 

FOWLES, RICHARD MAKIN – (1/30/1873-8/8/1954) – (Amelia Wagoner 4/13/1887-12/27/1976) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1895; Full Membership 1897; Deacon 1897, Vincent; Elder 1899, Fowler; Retired 1943; Deceased: August 8, 1954 in Irwin, Pennsylvania. Buried in Union Cemetery, Irwin, Pennsylvania. Born January 3, 1873 in Franklin, Pennsylvania.

Academic Records: Mount Union; Boston; University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Appointments: Ursina 1895-1896; Circleville 1896-1898; Left without appointment to attend school 1898-1901; Emsworth 1901-1904; Wilkinsburg: South Avenue Assistant 1904-1905; Wilkinsburg: Ross Avenue 1905-1909; Irwin 1909-1912; Tarentum: First 1912-1916; California 1916-1917; McKeesport: First 1917-1919; Interchurch World Movement 1919-1920; Board of Foreign Missions 1920-1923; Pittsburgh: Spencer 1923-1927; Beaver: First 1927-1929; Pittsburgh: Homewood Avenue 1929-1936; Pittsburgh: Brookline 1936-1940; Monessen: First 1940-1942; Sabbatical Leave 1942-1943.

 

FOX, KYLE – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Pittsburgh Conference 1957.

Appointments: Addison/Johnson Chapel 1957-1958.

 

FOX, LEONARD N. – (9/11/1899-8/9/1957) – (Marjory) – Conference Relations: Graduate Course of Study; Licensed to Preach 1936; Accepted Supply Methodist Pittsburgh Conference 1943; Deacon 1946, Wicke; Elder 1948, Wicke; Deceased: August 9, 1957 in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania. Buried in Sunset Cemetery. Born September 9, 1899 in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania.      

Appointments: Speers/Ebenezer 1944-1947; Pittsburgh: Arch Street 1947-1956; Pittsburgh: California Avenue 1956-August 9, 1957.

 

FREED, C. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference.

Appointments: Meadow Run/Sampson Chapel 1968.

 

FOX, LEONARD N. – (9/11/1899-8/9/1957) – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Pittsburgh Conference. Deceased: August 9, 1957 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born September 11, 1899 in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania.

 

FOX, LEONARD N., II – (7/15/1935-6/28/1953) – Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1951; Part Time Approved Student List 1953 Supply Pastor Methodist Pittsburgh Conference. Deceased: June 28, 1953 on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pennsylvania. Born July 15, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Pittsburgh: Calvary Assistant September 1952-June 28, 1953.

 

FRADENBURG, ERNEST MINOR, SR. - (9/8/1874-4/30/1939) – (Jennie Audra Black 4/23/1875-12/17/1928) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1896; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1896; Full Membership 1898; Deacon 1898, Merrill; Elder 1900, Foss; Retired 1921; Deceased: April 30, 1939 in Marienville, Pennsylvania. Buried in Greensville Cemetery, Greenville, Pennsylvania. Born September 8, 1874 in Mansfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

Academic Records: Attended Allegheny College; Wheaton College; Graduated Lake Forest; Chicago College of Music; D.D. Chicago College.

Appointments: Townsville/Troy Center 1896-1898; Centerville/Riceville 1898-1899; Woodcock/Venango 1899-1900; Spartansburg/McCray 1900-1902; Rockland/Van 1902-1903; Randolph 1903-1905; Chicora 1905-1908; Mount Jewett 1908-1911; NY: Jamestown: Buffalo Street 1911-1912; PA: Waterford/Erie: Summit 1912-1914; Slippery Rock 1914-1915; Sykesville 1915-1916; West Monterey/Queenstown 1916-1917; Fredonia/Big Bend 1917-1919; Marienville 1919-1921; Retired 1921-1934; East Brook 1934-1939.

 

FRADENBURG, ERNEST MINOR, JR. – (-8/1949) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1941; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Northwest Indiana 1942; Full Membership Northwest Indiana 1944; Deceased: August 1949 in Indiana.

Appointments: Left without appointment to attend school 1941-1942; IN: Brookston/Mount Zion 1942-1943; Goodland 1943-1944; Missionary to Alaska 1944-1947; Board of Missions 1947-1949.

 

FRADENBURGH, JASON NELSON – (3/4/1843-10/2/1914) – (Lucetta Marie Minor 5/5/1843-12/23/1926) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1866; Admitted on Trial Methodist EpiscopalGenesee Conference 1866; Full Membership 1868; Deacon 1868, Kingsley; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1871; Elder 1872, Merrill; Member of the Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1876; Retired 1907; Deceased: October 2, 1914 in Oil City, Pennsylvania. Buried in Franklin, Pennsylvania. Born March 4, 1843 in Gouverneur, New York. Dr. Fradenburgh was the author of the two volume History of Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference published in 1907.

Academic Records: Genesee College 1866; Gouveneur Wesleyan Seminary 1863; Ph. D.Syracuse University; D.D. Mount Union College; LL. D. Allegheny College.

Appointments: Principal: Perry Academy 1866-1867; NY: Belfast 1867-1868; Genesee Wesleyan Seminary: Professor: Mathematics 1868-1869; NY: Fredonia: Professor Ancient/Modern Languages State Normal School 1869-1874; PA: Mansfield: Principal State Normal School 1874-1875; OH: Cleveland: First 1875-1876; PA: Titusville: First 1876-1878; Franklin 1878-1881; Supernumerary (a part of this year traveling in Europe and the last half of it supplying Townville/Troy Center) 1881-1882; Greenville: 1882-1883; Titusville: First 1883-1885; Oil City: Trinity 1885-1888; Warren: First 1888-1891; ND: Wapehton: President: Red River Valley University 1891-1892; PA: Union City: First 1892-1894; Greenville: First 1894-1896; Clarion: First 1896-1899; Superintendent: Franklin District 1899-1905; Tidioute: First 1905-1907; Mount Jewett 1908-1911.

 

FRAMPTON, CYRUS HAMLINE – (4/9/1857-4/29/1949) – (Mary Elizabeth Welchonce 3//16/1863-2//23/1948) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1881; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1882; Full Membership 1884; Deacon 1884, Warren; Elder 1886, Andrews; Retired 1932; Deceased: April 29, 1949 in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Grove City, Pennsylvania. Born April 9, 1857 in Valier, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

Academic Records: Mount Union College 1894; D.D. Mount Union 1927.

Appointments: Corsica/Strattanville 1882-1884; Washington/Tylersburg/Leeper/Scotch Hill 1884-1887; Edenburg (Knox) Clarion County 1887-1890; Appointed to attend school at Mount Union College 1890-1893; Corsica/Strattanville 1893-1894; Shippenville/Delo Chapel (Providence) 1894-1897; Shippenville/Manor/Delo Chapel (Providence) 1897-1899; Falls Creek 1899-1903; Emlenton/Foxburg 1903-1910; Oil City: Bethel 1910-1919; New Bethlehem 1919-1922; Erie: Asbury 1922-1929; Eau Claire: Bethel 1929-1932; Retired 1932-1938; Wampum Supply 1938-1939; Boyers/Hillard/Argentine/Big Bend 1944-1945.

 

FRAMPTON, FRANK HURLBURT – (11/19/1869-2/12/1943) – (Elnora A. Elbel 8/24/1873-6/9/1938) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1896; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1898; Full Membership 1901; Deacon 1901, Goodsell; Elder 1903, McCabe; Retired 1940; Deceased: February 12, 1943 in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. Buried in White Church Cemetery, Hamilton, Pennsylvania. Born November 19, 1869 near old Whitesville, now Valier, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Corsica/Strattanville 1898-1899; Byromtown 1899-1900; Sabula/Dubois: Lakeside 1900-1904; Arroyo/Portland Mills/Lake City/Rains Mills/Halton 1904-1906; Hazen/Richardsville/Allens Mills (Neuman’s Chapel)/Munderf: Zion 1906-1909; Brockport 1909-1912; Ashville 1912-1915; Seneca/Cranberry 1915-1919; Sandy Lake/Hendersonville 1919-1925; Slippery Rock 1925-1931; Chicora/Kaylor 1931-1940.

 

FRAMPTON, JAMES WARD – (1/21/1878-7/17/1951) – (Augusta E. Elbel 3/29/1879-9/30/1970) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1903; Discontinued 1904; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1907; Full Membership 1911; Deacon 1911, Berry; Elder 1913, C. W. Smith; Retired 1945; Deceased: July 17, 1951 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Buried in Hamilton Cemetery near Valier, Pennsylvania. Born January 21, 1878 near Valier, Pennsylvania.

Academic Records: B.A. Allegheny 1911.

Appointments: Sherrett/Rimerton/Queenstown/Wattersonville Supply 1904-1906; Elgin/Mount Pleasant Supply 1906-1907; Sugar Creek/Reno/Galloway 1907-1910; Harmonsburg 1910-1911; Woodcock/Venango/Hamlin Chapel 1911-1917; Spartansburg/Concord/McCray 1917-1918; Jamestown/State Line 1918-1920; Edinburg/Wesley 1920-1921; Espyville/Westford 1921-1925; Conneautville/Dicksonburg 1925-1927; Cochranton/Mumford Chapel 1927-1928; NY: Bemus Point 1928-1930; PA: Summerville/Kingsville 1930-1934; Parkers Landing 1934-1936; Fredonia /Big Bend 1936-1938; Salem/Fallowfield/Kennard/Old Salem 1938-1941; Ringgold/Barton Chapel/Langville 1941-1945; Retired 1945; Shippenville/Manor/Providence Supply 1945-1946.

 

FRAMPTON, JOHN – (12/17/1836-7/27/1910) – (Margaret M. Brooks) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1864; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1867; Discontinued at his own request 1868; Deacon 1870, Clark; Since 1868 he did valuable work as a supply upon charges within the bounds of the Clarion District; He was the finher of the four Frampton brothers Cyrus H., Frank H., James W., and William. E., all ministers in the Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference. Deceased: July 27, 1910 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Appointment: Punxsutawney 1867-1867; Troy 1867-1869; Ringgold/Perrysville/Hamilton/Barton Chapel 1869-1872; Reynoldsville 1873-1874; Mahoning Circuit 1885-1886; Putneyville/Kellersburg/Widnoon 1886-1888; Mahoning Circuit Cloe/Steffy Chapel 1888-1889; Ringgold/Frostburg/Perryville/Langville 1889-1891; Walston/ Frostburg 1891-1896; Valier 1908-1908.

 

FRAMPTON, WILLIAM E. – (11/29/1858-5/3/1944) – (Myra D. Glenn 7/27/1854-10/31/1936) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1881; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1883; Full Membership 1885; Deacon 1885, Merrill; Elder 1887, Ninde; Retired 1929; Deceased: May 3, 1944 in Big Run, Pennsylvania. Buried in McClure Cemetery in Big Run, Pennsylvania. Born November 29, 1858 in Valier, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: President/Fertigs/Pine City Supply 1882-1883; Clarington 1883-1885; Cranberry/Hill City 1885-1887; Rockland/Seneca/Van 1887-1890; Callensburg/Perrysville/West Freedom 1890-1895; Clintonville/Peters Chapel/Rankin Chapel/Wesley/Pleasantview 1895-1897; Kinzua 1897-1899; Marienville 1899-1901; Petrolia/Bruin 1901-1905; Dicksonburg/Littles Corners/Harmonsburg 1905-1907; Sykesville 1907-1910; Kellettville 1910-1912; Rouseville/Plumer 1912-1917; East Brady 1917-1919; Punxsutawney: Grace/Sportsburg 1919-1922; NY: Sheridan 1922-1923; PA: Clarksville/Charleston 1923-1929.

 

FRANCE, HORACE M. - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1943.

Appointments: Sherrett/Queenstown/Wattersonville 1943-1944.

 

FRANCIS, J. W. - Conference Relations: Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference Deacon 1838, President Z. Ragan; Elder 1844, President George Brown.

Appointments: Georges Creek Circuit 1853-1854; Morgantown Circuit 1854-1855.

 

FRANKLIN, PETER A. H. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1883; Deacon 1883, Wiley; Transferred Norwegian/Danish Conference 1886; Transferred Methodist Episcopal New York East Conference 1891; Located 1891.

Appointments: UT: Missionary 1883-1886.

 

FRANKLIN, SAMUEL – (-3/3/1887) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1855; Full Membership 1857; Deacon 1857, Simpson; Elder 1859, Morris; Located 1860; Deceased: March 3, 1887.

Appointments: Beallsville 1855-1856; Moorfield 1856-1857; Bearsville 1857-1859; Barnesville Circuit 1859-1860.

 

FRANKLIN, SAMUEL PETTY - (6/23/1895-10/13/1956) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Kentucky Conference 1917; Full Membership 1919; Deacon 1919; Elder 1921; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1936. Deceased: October 13, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born June 23, 1895 in Glensboro, Kentucky.

Appointments: KY: Walls End/Barbaourville 1917-1919; IL: Chicago: South Halstead Street 1919-1920; Chicago: McKinley Park 1920-1921; KY: Professor: Union College 1921-1923; OH: Professor: Baldwin-Wallace College 1923-1931; PA: University of Pittsburgh: Professor of Religious Education 1931-1945; Dean School of Religion: University of Pittsburgh 1945-1955; Supernumerary 1955-1956.

 

FRAZIER, H. E. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1907.

Appointments: Lake City 1906-1907; Lake City/Byromtown 1907-1908; Lake City 1908-1910.

 

FREE, HARRY STEVENSON – (4/14/1860-1/26/1896) – (Gertrude Nesbit 5/2/1866-11/7/1898) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1886; Full Membership 1890; Deacon 1887, Hurst; Elder 1892, Newman; Retired 1895; Deceased: January 26, 1896 in Pittsburgh: Allegheny City. Born 4/14/1860 near Leechburg, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Saltsburg 1886-1887; Appointed to attend school 1887-1891; Greensburg 1890-1891; New Brighton: First 18901891; Pittsburgh: Allegheny: Riverside 1891-1893; Allegheny: California Avenue 1893-1895.

 

FREEMAN, ALBERT - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1882; Full Membership 1884; Deacon Unknown; Elder 1836 Andrews; Located 1891.

Appointments: Berlin 1882-1883; Salem/Franklin 1883-1884; Verona 1884-1885; Supernumerary 1885-1886; Principal: Coopersdale Academy 1886-1889; Supernumerary 1889-1891.

 

FREEMAN, LUTHER - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal New England Conference 1890; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Maine Conference 1898; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Holston Conference 1903; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Saint Louis Conference 1909; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Ohio Conference 1911; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1916; Withdrew 1922.

Appointments: Pittsburgh: Emory 1916-1920; China: Shanghai: American Church 1920-1922.

 

FREER, SWEENEY C. – (6/18/1818-11/15/1883) – (Louisa Hurlburt 8/5/1818-1/13/1910) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach in Ohio 1840; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1841; Full Membership 1843; Deacon 1843, Souls; Elder 1845, Hamline; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Methodist Episcopal Rock River Conference 1855; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Upper Iowa Conference 1856; Retired 1883; Deceased: November 15, 1883 in Vinton, Iowa. Born June 18, 1818 in Ontar