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WADDLE, GEORGE – (-5/21/1871) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Ohio Conference 1823; Full Membership Unknown; Deacon Unknown; Elder 1825, George; Member of Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference at Organization 1825 Located 1827; Re-entered the Methodist Protestant Ohio Conference 1829; Retired 1842; Deceased: May 21, 1871 in Ohio.

Appointments: Unknown 1823-1824; Tuscarawas 1824-1825; Duck Creek 1825-1826; Connellsville Circuit: Connellsville: First: (Wesley)/Blairsville: First 1826-1827; Unknown 1827-1829; Mount Pleasant Circuit Assistant 1829-1830; Georgetown Circuit Assistant 1830-183l; Without work at his own request 1831-1832; Unknown 1832-1840; Woodfield Circuit 1840-1841; In hands of President 1841-1842.

WADE, BENJAMIN F. – (6/28/1835-10/14/1910) – (Harriet Almeda Clark 8/2/1838-9/2/1899) - Conference Relations:        Licensed to Preach 1861; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1863; Full Membership 1865; Deacon 1865, Baker; Elder 1867, Janes; Retired 1899; Deceased: October 14, 1910 in Cleveland, Ohio. Buried in Portland, New York. Born June 28, 1835 in Bristol, Trumbull County, Ohio.

Appointments: Hendersonville/East Grove/Nicklin 1863-1864; OH: Hudson 1864-1865; Charlestown 1865-1867; Tallmadge 1867-1869; Edinburg 1869-1870; Bedford/Northfield 1870-1873; PA: Edinboro 1873-1875; Waterford 1875-1877; NY: Randolph 1877-1880; Little Valley 1880-1883; Mayville 1883-1884; Portland 1884­-1887; Millerstown 1887-1888; PA: Evansburg (Conneaut Lake: Trinity)/Geneva/Pine Grove/Shermansville 1888-1891; Mill Village 1891-1894; Girard/Fairview 1894-1896; Portland 1896-1899.

WADE, EZRA – (4/23/1823-4/26/1891) – (Dora E. Davis 12/1/1825-2/1/1900) -                Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1849; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1851; Full Membership 1853; Deacon 1853, Baker; Elder 1855, Morris; Member of the Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Retired 1876; Deceased: April 26, 1891 in Geneva, Ohio. Born April 23, 1823 in Bristolville, Trumbull County, Ohio.

Appointments: OH: Ellsworth 1851-1852; Hartford 1852-1854; Southington 1854-1856; Mechanicsville 1856-1857; Supernumerary 1857-1858; Mecca 1858-1860 Williamsfield 1860-1861; Niles/Liberty 1861-1862; PA: Girard/Liberty 1862-1863; Rockville/Cambridge Springs/Mill Village/New Richmond/North Richmond/Venango/ Woodcock 1863-1864 OH: Grand River 1864-1867; Aurora 1867-1868; Southington/Wilson's Chapel 1868-1869; Mesopotamia 1869-1870; Kinsman/State Line 1870-1872; Jackson 1872-1873; Supernumerary 1873-1875; Bloomfield/Bristol Second Preacher 1875-1876.

WADE, JOHN JAMISON – (4/17/1881-7/26/1959) -  Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1913; Full Membership 1915; Deacon 1914, Burt; Elder 1916, Franklin Hamilton; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Newark Conference 1919; Retired 1948; Deceased: July 26, 1959 in New Jersey. Born April 17, 1881.

Appointments: Left without Appointment: to attend school 1913-1914; NY: Findley's Lake 1914-1915; PA: Callensburg/Perrysville/West Freedom 1915-1916; Sigel (did not serve because of sickness) 1916-1917; Brookville Assistant 1917-1918; Mount Jewett Assistant 1918-1920; NJ: Colesville/Libertyville 1920-1921; Everettstown/ Mount Salem 1921-1923; Asbury 1923-1924; Cokebury 1924-1926; Westtown/Westtown Circuit 1926-1927; Campgaw 1927-1930; Garnersville 1930-1931; Barryville 1931-1933; Lebanon/Allerton 1933-1937; Blairstown/ Walnut Valley 1937-1942; Sparrowbush/Rio 1942-1914; Belvidere 1944-1946; Patterson: Epworth 1946-1948.

WADSWORTH, RALPH B. -  Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1929; Deacon 1936, Leonard; Located at his own request  1937; Deceased: Erie Pa.

Appointments: State Line 1929-1931; Spartansburg/Centerville/McCray 1931-1935; Falls Creek 1935-1937.

WAGNER, CLARENCE A. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1913; Full Membership 1915; Deacon 1915, Cranston; Elder, Unknown; Withdrew 1925; Entered Presbyterian Ministry; Returned to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1928; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Saint John’s River Conference 1929.

Appointments: PA: Glenfield 1913-1916; Appointed to attend school 1916-1920; Agent: New York Sunday School Association 1920-1925; Department of Church Schools: Board of Education 1928-1929.

WAGNER, JAMES ELVIN – (10/6/1872-2/5/1962) – (Mary Catherine Britt 12/17/1875-1/14/1964) -  Conference Relations: Received into Methodist Episcopal Oklahoma Conference from the Presbyterian Church 1897; Transferred Methodist Episcopal New England Conference 1917; Transferred Methodist Episcopal West Virginia Conference 1925; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1929; Transferred Methodist Episcopal New Jersey Conference 1937. Retired 1942, after serving in nine conferences. Deceased: February 5, 1962 in Newton Center, Massachusetts. Buried in Massachusetts. Born October 6, 1872 in Savannah, Tennessee.

Appointments: Pittsburgh: Mount Lebanon 1929-1932; Greensburg: First 1932-1937.

WAGNER, JOHN A.  - Conference Relations: Minister Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1893.

Appointments: Kittaning: Union Avenue 1889-1890; Clarion River Circuit October 23, 1893-1895.

WAGNER, PAUL E. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1934; Transferred on Trial Methodist Episcopal New Jersey Conference 1936.

Appointments: Appointed to attend school 1934-1936.

WAGNER, PAUL OTTERBEIN – (11/30/      1866-1/6/1934) – (Ima E. Reeder  -6/1/1965) - Conference Relations; Minister in United Brethren Church 1893-1903. Admitted Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference from Methodist Episcopal Central Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church 1903, with orders recognized. Retired 1933. Deceased: January 6, 1934 in Circleville, Pennsylvania. Born November 30, 1866. Buried in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park,  North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Born November 30, 1866 in Adams County, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Brownsdale (Nixon) 1903-1907; Harmony 1907-1908; Layton 1908­1910; Alverton 1910-1912; Brush Valley 1912-1916; Cokeville/Strangford 1916-1922; Webster 1922-1925; Circleville 1925-1929; Scenery Hill 1929-1931; Madison 1931-1933.

WAGNER, S. N. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1860.

Appointments: Columbus 1860-1861.

WAGNER, T. P. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1876.

Appointments: Dayton/Cottage 1876-1878.

WAGONER, JOHNSTON J. – (1852- ) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1875; Elder 1878, President John Scott; Withdrawn by Certificate 1890.

Appointments: Brookville Circuit 1875-1876; Lewis Circuit September 1, 1876-October 15, 1876; OH: Youngstown Mission December 18, 1876-1877; PA: Stahlstown Mission 1877-1879; Bakerstown/Saxon 1879-November 5, 1880; Bakerstown November 5, 1881; Turnersville Circuit 1881-1883; Union Circuit 1883-1885; Upper Belleview 1885-1889; Kittanning: Union Avenue 1889-1890; Withdrawn 1890.

WAKEFIELD, JOHN S. – (8/6/1824-7/28/1901) – (Martha Boyd 8/13/1824-11/22/1905) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1854; Full Membership 1856; Deacon 1856, Ames; Elder 1858, Baker; Retired 1895; Deceased: July 28, 1901 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born August 6, 1824 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Appointments:      Redstone               1854-1856; Beallsville 1856-1858;      Finleyville/Jefferson 1858-1859; Peters Creek 1859-1860; Apollo: First 1860-1861; Ligonier: Heritage 1861-1863; Latrobe 1863-1865; Saltsburg/Hopewell 1865-1867; Supernumerary 1867-1869; Homer City/Black Lick 1869-1871; Johnstown: Morrellville 1871-1872; Wilmore 1872-1873; Superannuated 1873-1874; Wilmore 1874-1875; New Florence 1875-1877; Tarentum 1877-1880; Circleville 1880-1883; Saint Clair 1883-1884; Pleasant Unity 1884-1887; Blackburn 1887-1892; Rostraver 1892-1893; Morgan 1893-1895; Retired 1895; Latrobe Circuit 1897-1899.

WAKEFIELD, JOHN WESLEY – (11/27/1832-4/13/1907) – (Maria R. Vatletter -1/24/1889) - (Ann Jane Welsh 4/17/1834-6/15/1903) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1857; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Ohio Conference 1857; Full Membership 1859; Deacon 1859, Morris; Elder 1861, Janes; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1890; Retired 1900; Deceased: April 13, 1907 in Carthage, Missouri. Buried in Erie Cemetery, Erie, Pennsylvania. Born November 27, 1832 in Lawrence County, Ohio.

Appointments: OH: Gallia 1857-1858; Richmond 1858-1359; Jackson Circuit 1859-1860; Lourel 1860-1861; Berlin 1861-1962; Zalaski 1862-1864; New Plymouth 1864-1866; Franklin Furnace 1866-1868; Piketon 1868-1871; Lucasville 1871-1874; Kingston 1874-1876; Good Hope 1876-1878; New Holland 1878-1879; Richmondale 1879-1881; Milford Center 1881-1882; Supernumerary 1882-1887; PA: Erie: Pastor: Seamen's Bethel 1887-1892; McKean/Erie: Summit/McLean/Sterrettonia/South Hill 1892-1894; NY: Stockton 1894-1897 PA: Corsica/ Strattanville 1897-1898; Salem (Clarion District)/Mount Joy/Saint Petersburg 1898-1899; Phillipsville 1899-1900; Erie: Cascade 1901-1902.

WAKEFIELD, SAMUEL D. – (8/21/1799-9/13/1895) – (Elizabeth Hough 8/21/1803-9/29/1894) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1820; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1834; Full Membership 1837; Ordained Deacon as Local Preacher date not known; Elder 1838, Waugh; Retired 1880; Deceased: September 13, 1895 in West Newton, Pennsylvania. Buried in  West Newton Cemetery, West Newton, Pennsylvania. Born August 21, 1799 in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Laurel Hill Mission 1834-1835; Uniontown Circuit 1835-­1836; Surnmerfield 1836-1837; Connellsville 1837-1839; Presiding Elder: Uniontown District 1839-1843; West Newton 1843-1844; Finleyville/ Jefferson 1844-1845; Fayette 1849-1846; Pittsburgh: Liberty Street 1846-1848; West Newton 1848-1850; Redstone 1850-1851; Elizabeth/Jefferson 1851-1852; Beallsville 1852-1853; Presiding Elder: Allegheny District 1853-1857; Mount Pleasant/West Newton 1857-1858; Rostraver/Elizabeth 1858-1860; Redstone/Connellsville 1860-1862; Uniontown 1862-1863; Connellsville 1863-1864; Rostraver 1864-1866; Peters Creek 1866-1867 Superannuated 1867-1868; Waynesburg 1868-1869; Redstone 1869-1870; Fayette City/Perryopolis 1870-1871; Bentleyville 1871-1872; Mount Pleasant 1872-1875; Ligonier: Heritage 1875-1876; West Newton 1876-1879; Meyersdale 1879-1880.

WALDON, JOHN C. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Protestant Erie Conference 1913.

Appointments: Burnside/Salem 1913-1914.

WALDRUP, HARRY – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Western Pennsylvania Conference 1962.

Appointments: Wesley (Mercer County) 1962-1963.

WALKER, ALDEN -           Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1842; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1843; Full Membership 1846; Deacon 1846, Morris; Elder 1849, Waugh; Located 1852; Deceased: Saybrook Ohio July 20, 1890.

Appointments: McKean/Erie: Asbury/Erie: Summit 1843-1844; NY: Fredonia 1844-1845; Meso­potamia 1845-1847; Parkman 1847-1849; Chardon 1849-1850; Newburg 1850-­1852.

WALKER, GILBERT DAWSON - (4/18/1852-11/15/1915) – (Ella M. Wilson  -8/22/1902) – (Kittie McCrillis -1/11/1865-5/16/1946) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1890; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1891; Full Membership 1893; Deacon 1893, Hurst; Elder 1895, Vincent; Deceased: November 15, 1915 in Ashville, New York. Buried in Cortland, Ohio. Born April 18, 1852 in Cortland, Ohio.

Appointments: Lockport/Franklin Center/Cranesville 1891-1893; Greenfield/Mina 1893-1896; North Hope 1896-1898; New Lebanon/Deer Creek/Mount Hope 1899-1901; Centerville/Riceville 1901-1903 New Richmond/North Richmond/Teepleville 1903-1906; West Sunbury/North Hope 1906-1909; Shippenville/Manor/Providence 1909­1911; Tylersburg/Leeper/Scotch Hill/Washington 1911-1913; Seneca/Cransberry 1913-1915; Ashville 1915.

WALKER,  RAY – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1910.

Appointments: Corsica/Strattanville 1910-1912.

WALKER, ROBERT D. -   Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1906; Full Membership 1903; Deacon 1908, Berry; Elder 1910, Moore. Transferred Methodist Episcopal North-East Ohio Conference 1913.

Appointments: Claysville 1906-1908; Homestead: Anne Ashley Memorial 1908-1911; Pittsburgh: North End 1911-1912; Clairton 1912-1913.

WALKER, R. C. – Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1844; Deacon 1845, President Peter T. Laishley; Elder 1847, President George Brown.

Appointments: Huntersville Circuit 1844-1846; Buckhannon Circuit 1846-1847; Braxton Circuit 1847-1848; Lewis Circuit 1848-1850; Braxton Circult 1850-1852; Lewis Circuit 1852-1853; Gilmer Circuit 1853-1854. Without work at his own request 1854.

WALKER, RUFUS – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1840.

Appointments: Mercer/Sugar Grove (Kennard)/Sheakleyville 1840-1841.

WALKER, VERLE - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1943.

Appointments: Elgin 1943-1944.

WALLACE, JOHN W. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1844.

Appointments: Wesleyville/Phillipsville/South Harborcreek 1844-1845.

WALLACE, JARED B. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1868; Full Membership 1870; Deacon 1870, Janes; Elder 1872, Simpson; Located 1874; Joined Presbyterian Church.

Appointments: Claysville 1868-1869; Phillipsburg 1869-1871; Independence 1871-1872; Smith's Ferry 1872-1874.

WALLACE, WILLIAM – (10/18/1824-11/9/1899) – (Mrs. –1897/1898) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1861; Elder 1864, President William Reeves; Retired 1883; Deceased: November 9, 1899 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Buried in Waynesburg Cemetery, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Born October 18, 1824 in Greene County, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Monongahela Circuit 1865-1866; Waynesburg Mission 1866-1867; Brownsville Circuit 1867-1868; Amity 1868-1869; Without Work 1869-1871; Amity/Waynesburg: Washington Street 1871-1873; OH: East Liverpool 1873-1875; Pittsburgh: Third 1875-1876; Morrisville 1866-1879; Bethel Circuit 1879-1880; Ohio Circuit: Eldersville/Bethel 1880-1883; Retired 1883; Bethel Circuit 1884-1885; Rogersville Circuit 1885-1889; Uniontown: Calvary November 1, 1889-1890.

WALLACE, WILLIAM W. – Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1832.

Appointments: Blue River 1832-1833.

WALLIS, LOUIS J. – (6/16/1882-2/15/1958) – (Myra Lois Matheny 3/29/1886-4/15/1945) – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Pittsburgh Conference. Deceased: February 15, 1958 in Fayette City, Pennsylvania. Buried in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Rochester, Pennsylvania. Born June 16, 1882 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Manorville 1947-1948.

WALLS, JOHN J. - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1907.

Appointments: Luthersburg/Home Camp 1907-1010; Sigel/Fisher 1910-1913; Putneyville/Kellersburg 1913-1916.

WALLS, L. J. - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1913.

Appointments: Tylersburg/Leeper/Scotch Hill/Washington 1913-1914.

WALTER, R. F. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1920.

Appointments: Brockville Circuit: Brookville/Greenbriar September 8, 1919-1922.

WALTON, J. H. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference.

Appointments: Gravel Run 1836-1837.

WALTON, THOMAS – (8/14/1874-4/21/1941) – (Hannah Page) – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference. Deceased: April 21, 1941 in Swissvale, Pennsylvania. Buried in Monongahela Cemetery, North Braddock, Pennsylvania.  Born August 14, 1874 in Pendlebury, England.

Appointments: England: Salford 1893-1906; PA: Ursina 1914-1919; Braddock: Fourth Street 1919-1921; Port Vue 1921-1927; Greennock/Coulter 1927-1930; Port Vue 1930-1932; Coulter 1932-1938; Coulter/Herminie 1938-April 21, 1941.

WALTZ, FRANK A. - Conference Relations: Minister Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1930.

Appointments: Mount Zion (Washington County) 1930-1932.

WALTZ, RUSH D. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1866; Full Membership 1868; Deacon 1868, Kingsley; Elder 1870, Clark; Member Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Located at his own request 1897.

Appointments: Wattsburg/Mina 1866-1867; Wesleyville/Greene/Phillipsville 1867-1868; Greene 1868-1869; Venango City/Oil City: Grace 1869-1870; OH: Nottingham/Glenville 1870-1872; Mentor 1872-1874; Gustavus/ Kinsman 1874-1877; Canfield/Ellsworth 1877-1879; Bethel 1879-1882; Norwich 1882-1884; Senecaville 1884-1885; Warrensville 1885-1886; Mechanicsville 1886-1887; Supernumerary 1887-1894; Masterton 1894-1896; Unknown 1896-1897.

WAMPLER, DANIEL W. – (2/14/1836-10/1/1901) – (Matilda Jane Lias 1835-3/9/1915) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1859; Full Membership 1862; Deacon 1862, Ames; Located 1863; Readmitted Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1868; Elder 1872, Merrill; Retired 1891; Deceased: October 1, 1901 in Conneauit Lake, Pennsylvania. Buried in Foust Cemetery, East Shore, Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania. Born February 14, 1836, near Rural Village, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Elderton: Mount Zion/Cochran Mills 1859-1860; New Derry 1860-1861; Marchand/Marion Center/ Covode 1861-1862; Centerville 1862-1863; Located 1863-1868; Clintonville: Grace 1868-1869; Hendersonville 1869-1870; Putneyville/Kellersburg/Widnoon 1870-1872; Luthersburg/Dubois: First 1872-1874; Troy/Summerville 1874-1875; Townville/Troy Center 1875-1876; Saegertown/Blooming Valley 1876-1878; Evansburg (Conneaut Lake: Trinity) 1878-1880; Wampum 1880-1882; Edenburg 1882-1883; Centerville 1883-1885; Supernumerary 1885-1891.

WARD, ARTEMUS E. – (-2/9/1881) - 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: February 9, 1881.

Appointments: Sewickley/Plains (Dutilh) 1854-1855; OH: Canton 1855-1856; Springfield 1856-1857; Beverly 1857-1858; PA: Carmichaeltown 1858-1859; Bridgeport 1859-1861; OH: Alliance 1861-1863; PA: Georgetown 1863-1865; Peters Creek 1865-1866; Harmony 1866-1867; Hanover 1867-1869; Smithfield 1869-1871; Franklin 1871-1872; Waynesburg: First 1872-1874; OH: Marlboro 1874-1876; Columbiana 1876-February 9, 1881.

WARD, BEECHER DOUGLAS - Conference Relations: Licensed/ordained in Baptist Denomination; Transferred from the Methodist Washington Conference as a Supply Pastor in the Methodist Western Pennsylvania Conference 1965.

Appointments: WV: Seeburg Circuit 1963-1964; PA: Verona: John Wesley 1964-1968.

WARD, GEORGE E. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal West Virginia Conference 1885; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Ohio Conference 1902; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Northwest Indiana Conference 1911; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1919; Transferred Methodist Episcopal North-East Ohio Conference 1920.

Appointments: PA: Madison 1919-1920.

WARD, JOHN A. – (8/26/1845-11/30/1886) – (Elizabeth Zook 6/2/1844-6/2/1924) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1874; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1874; Full Membership 1876; Deacon 1876, Peck; Elder 1878, Gilbert Haven; Deceased: November 30, 1886 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. Buried in Grandview Cemetery, LaFayette, Indiana. Born August 26, 1845 in Clymer, New York.

Appointments: New Castle: First Ward 1874-1875; Centerville 875-1878; Hendersonville 1878-1879; New Lebanon/Deer Creek/Mount Hope 1879-1882; Sharpsville 1882-1885; Ridgway 1885-1886.

WARD, JOHN HENRY – (11/13/1890-7/20/1962) – (Marguerette Jennings Robson 11/28/1896-12/8/1951) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1916; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1921; Full Membership 1925; Deacon 1922; Elder 1925, McConnell; Member Methodist Western Pennsylvania Conference at Merger 1962; Deceased: July 20, 1962 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Buried in Chartier Cemetery, Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Born November 13, 1890 in Rome, Georgia.

Academic Records: Pittsburgh-Xenia Seminary.

Appointments: West Homestead 1916-1919; Fawcett 1919-1922; Liberty 1922-1926; Brownsdale (Nixon) 1926-1927; Pittsburgh: Robinson Street Mission 1927-1940; Pittsburgh: Ohio Street/Simpson/Robinson Street Mission 1940-1962.

WARD, RICHARD BROOKS – (5/6/1860-7/13/1938) – (Katherine Metcalf  9/22/1863-8/16/1938) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal West Virginia Conference 1882; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1917. Retired 1925. Deceased: July 13, 1938 in Covington, Kentucky. Buried in Covington, Kentucky. Born May 6, 1860 in West Milford, West Virginia.

Academic Records: Scio (Mount Union) College, Ohio;

Appointments: WV: Williamstown; Point Pleasant; West Union; Mannington; Cameron; MD: Oakland; Superintendent of Oakland District; PA: Roscoe 1917-1919; Mount Morris 1919-1922; WV: Chester 1922-1925.

WARNER, BENJAMIN CLARY – (11/21/1817-6/25/1902) - (Minerva A. Eggleston 1832-4/7/1871) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1845; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1857; Full Membership 1859; Deacon 1850, Janes; Elder 1854, Scott; Member Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Retired 1896; Deceased: June 25, 1902 in Geneva, Ohio. Buried in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Born November 21, 1817.

Appointments: OH: Mantua Supply 1856-1857; Mantua 1857-1858; Deerfield 1858-1860; Ellsworth 1860-1862; Charlestown 1862-1863; Solon 1863-1865; Warrensville 1865-1867; Hudson 1867-1868; Supernumerary 1868-1869; Bedford 1869-1870; Huntsburg 1870-1871; Thompson/Concord 1871-1874; Troy 1874-1876; Burghill/ Orangeville 1876-1878; Williamsfield/Wayne 1878-1881; Orwell 1881-1884; North Geneva 1884-1886; Geneva: Second 1886-1887; Rock Creek 1887-1891; Supernumerary 1891-1896.

WARNER, CORYDON J. – (8/20/1856-10/18/1928) – (Dora Akers 3/2/1874-3/18/1951) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1885; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Missouri Conference 1886; Full Membership 1888; Deacon 1888, Warren; Elder 1890, Vincent; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1909; Retired 1927; Deceased: October 18, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio. Buried in Clarion, Pennsylvania. Born August 20, 1856.

Appointments: MO: Clearmont 1886-1887; Fillmore 1887-1889; Oregon 1889-1891; Watson 1891-1893; Burlington Junction 1893-1895; Lathrop/Plattsburg 1895-1897; Lancaster 1897-1898; Hopkins 1898-1900; Westboro 1900-1903; Mound City 1903-1906; Unionville 1906-1908; PA: Wattsburg/Hatch Hollow 1908-1910; Slippery Rock 1910-1914; Cambridge Springs/Millers Station 1914-1919; Oil City: Bethel 1919-1922; Clarion: First 1922-1927.

WARNER, GEORGE L. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1841; Discontinued 1843.

Appointments: Middleburne 1841-1842; Randolph !842-1643.

WARNER, SAMUEL N. – (2/23/1820-6/14/1895) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1851; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1852; Full Membership 1854; Deacon 1854, Simpson; Elder 1856, Ames; Located 1865; Readmitted Methodist Episcopal Missouri/Arkansas Conference 1868; Retired 1890; Deceased: June 14, 1895 in Savannah, Missouri. Born February 23, 1820.

Appointments: PA: Brookville Supply 1851-1852; Wattsburg/Miles Mills (Union City: First) 1852-1853; Ashville 1853-1854; Youngsville: First 1854-1855; Villanovia 1855-1857; Perrysburg 1857-1859; Ashville 1859-1860: Columbus 1860-1861; Pine Grove 1861-1862: NY: Leon 1862-1864; Ellington 1864-1865; MO: Bowling Green  Pastor's Assistant 1865-1867; Clarksville Supply 1867-1868; New London 1868-1869; Truxton 1869-1871; Superintendent: Princeton District 1871-1875; Edinburg 1875-1876; Supernumerary 1876-1878; Superannuated 1878-1879; Ridgely 1879-1880; King City 1880-1882; Skidmore 1882-1884; Burlington Junction 1884-1886; Hopkins 1886-1888; Savannah 1888-1890.

WARNER, THOMAS P. – (10/17/1825-1/13/1908) – (Sarah A. Gildersleeve 9/25/1835-5/7/1914) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1852; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1854; Full Membership 1856; Deacon 1856, Ames; Elder 1858, Janes; Retired 1891; Deceased: January 13, 1908 in Cleveland, Ohio. Buried in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio. Born October 17, 1825 in Union Village, New Jersey.

Appointments: NY: Sinclairville 1854-1855; Silver Creek 1855-1856; Randolph 1856-1857; Frewsburg 1857-1858; Clymer 1858-1860; PA: Clarion: First/Corsica/Strattanville 1860-1861; Sharon/Brookfield 1861-1862; OH: Hartford/Orangeville 1862-1864; Bloomfield/Bristol 1864-1866; PA: Kingsville 1866-1867; Harmonsburg/ Dicksonburg 1867-1869; Meadville: State Street (Grace) 1869-1870; Venango City 1870-1871; Ellery 1871-1873; Panama/Grant Station 1873-1874; Panama 1874-1875; Delanti 1875-1876; Dayton 1876-1877; Garland/Spring Creek 1877-1878; Mill Village 1888-1880; Espyville/Westford 1880-1883; Wattsburg/Hatch Hollow/Lowville 1883-1884; Albion: Grace/Wellsburg 1884-1885; Fagundus 1885-1886; Townville/Troy Center 1886-1888; Harmonsburg/Dicksonburg/Littles Corners 1888-1889; Elgin/North Corry 1889-1890; Lockport/Cranesville/ Franklin Center 1890-1891.

WARNER, WALTER R. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Oregon Conference 1929; Full Membership 1931; Deacon 1931; Elder 1933; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Troy Conference 1938; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1943; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Oregon Conference July 1, 1948.

Appointments: Meadville Stone Assistant 1943-1944; Cochranton/Mumford Chapel 1944-­1948.

WARNER, WILLIAM C. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1879.

Appointments:  Salem (Wexford)/Franklin (Ingomar)/Dutilh 1879-1882.

WARNER, WILLIAM W. – (-4/16/1875) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Con­ference 1859; Full Membership 1861; Deacon 1861, Morris; Elder 1863, Simpson; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Wisconsin Conference 1870; Deceased: April 16, 1875 in Edgerton, Wisconsin.

Appointments: Pleasantville 1859-1860; NY: Ellington 1860-1862: Perrysburg 1862-1864; Villanovia 1864-1867; Sheridan 1867-1869; Sherman 1869-1870; WI: Fort Atkinson 1870-1872; Emerald Grove 1872-1874; Edgerton 1871-1875.

WARREN, A. J. -                 Conference Relations: Supply Pastor  Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1843.

Appointments: Fayette Mission 1843-1844; Braxton Circuit 1844-1846; Evansville Circuit 1846-1847: Greenbriar/Jackson Circuit 1847-1848; Without work at his own request 1848.

WARREN, MOSES N. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1836; Elder 1838, President Zachariah Ragan; Located 1844.

Appointments: Union Circuit 1836-1837; Pennsville Circuit 1837-1838; Pittsburgh Circuit 1838-1840; Deersville Circuit Assistant 1840-1841; Youngstown Circuit 1841-1842; To be employed by President 1842-1845.

WARREN, RUSSELL M. – (7/1/1833-5/9/1911) – (Sarah Nichols 3/17/1839-3/1/1905) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1856; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1856; Full Membership 1858; Deacon 1858, Janes; Elder 1860, Janes; Retired 1902; Deceased: May 9, 1911 in Chautauqua, New York. Buried in Fredonia, New York. Born July 1, 1833.

Appointments: Sinclairville 1856-1857; NY: Dunkirk 1857-1859; Westfield 1859-1861; Erie: Simpson Chapel 1861-1863; Newburg 1863-1866; OH: Warren 1866-1868; Ravenna 1863-1871; NY: Jamestown 1871-1873; Superintendent: Erie District 1873-1876; Warren 1876-1879; Greenville 1879-1882; New Castle: First 1882-1885; Oil City: Grace 1885-1887: Corry: First 1887-1890; Sharon: First 1890-1893 Grove City: Grace 1893-1894 Brookville: First 1894-1896; Supernumerary 1896-1897; Superannuated 1897-1898; NY: Ellington/Kennedy 1898-1899; Superannuated 1899-1901; Springboro 1901-1902; Sharon: First April – September 1906.

WARREN, WILLIAM F. -  Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1867; Full Membership 1869; Deacon 1869, Arnes; Located at his own request 1872.

Appointments: NY: Little Valley 1867-1868; Hamlet/Cherry Creek 1868-1869; PA: Clarion: First/Corsica/ Strattanville 1869-1870; Supernumerary 1870-1872.

WARREN, W. WYNN - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1959.

Appointments: Townville/Troy Center 1959-1960; Saegertown 1960-1961; Erie: Henderson 1961-1963.

WARWICK, J. W. - Conference Relations: Minister Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1854.

Appointments: Kentucky Mission 1854-1855; PA: Clarion Circuit 1855-1856.

WASHBURN, ERNEST - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1958; Deacon 1960, Wicke.

Appointments: Fentonville 1958-1959; Chapmanville/Wallaceville/Bradleytown/Black Ash 1959-1960.

WASHINGTON, H. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1894.

Appointments: Knox 1894-1895.

WATERMAN, JOHN – (-8/16/1837) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Ohio Conference 1814; Full Membership 1817; Deacon 1817; Elder 1819; Member Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference at Organization 1825; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Ohio Conference 1834; Deceased: August 16, 1837.

Appointments: OH: Cincinatti/Miami 1814-1315; Mahoning 1815-­1816; Zanesville I8161817; Union 1817-1818; Supernumerary 1818-1820; Barnesville 1820-1821; Steubenville 1821-1822; Presiding Elder: Muskingum District 1822-1824; West Wheeling 1824-1825; Wheeling 1825-1826; -Superannuated 1826-1827; Pittsburgh 1827-1828; Uniontown Circuit 1828-1829; Brownsville 1829-1830; Washington 1830-1832; Wellsburg 1832-1834.

WATERS, CURTIS R. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1872; Full Membership 1874; Deacon 1873, Gilbert Haven; Elder 1876, Ames; Member Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at organization 1876; Located at his own request 1881.

Appointments: Wattsburg 1872-1873; New Wilmington 1873-1874; Deerfield 1874-1877; Braceville 1877-1879; Professor: Western Reserve Seminary 1879-1880; Supernumerary 1880-1881.

WATKINS, BENJAMIN  J. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1925; Discontinued 1929.

Appointments: West Middlesex 1923-1925; Sligo/Cherry Run/Curllsville/Monroe Chapel 1925-1926; Sligo/Cherry Run/Curllsville/Monroe Chapel/Perrysville/Robinson Chapel 1926-1928; State Line 1928-1929.

WATKINS, WILLIAM BROWN – (5/2/1834-8/16/1890) – (Rebecca Mills 5/17/1838-2/1/1922) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1855; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1856; Full Membership 1858; Deacon 1858, Baker; Elder 1860, Janes; Deceased: August 16, 1890 in Ridgeview Park, Pennsylvania. Buried in  Beaver Cemetery, Beaver, Pennsylvania. Born May 2, 1834 in Bridgeport, Ohio..

Appointments: OH:  Deersville 1856-1857; Adamsville 1857-1858; Cadiz 18158­1859; Cambridge 1859-1861; PA: Wellsburg 1861-1862; PA: New Brighton: First 1862-1864; Pittsburgh: Trinity 1864-1867; Washington: First 1867-1863; Superintendent: Steubenville District 1868-1872; Pittsburgh: Butler Street 1872-1875; McKeesport 1875-1877; Sewickley 1877-1879; Johnstown: First (Franklin Street) 1879-1881; Pittsburgh: Smithfield Street 1881-1884; Beaver: First 1884-1887; New Brighton: First 1887-1890.

WATSON, ARTHUR B. - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1928.

Appointments: Riceville 1928-1929.

WATSON, MARK – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1868.

Appointments: Shousetown (Glenwillard)/Middletown (Coraopolis) 1868-1870.

WATSON, NELSON - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1842; Deacon 1844, President George Brown; Elder 1845, President Laishley; Transferred to Methodist Protestant Illinois Conference 1855.

Appointments: Brownsville Circuit 1841-1843; Fairmont Circuit Assistant 1843-1844; Beaver Circuit 1844-1846; Wheeling Circuit 1846-1817; Fayette Springs Circuit 1847-1848; Fairmont Circuit Assistant 1848-1850; Monongahela Circuit 1850-1851; Without work at his own request 1851-1855; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Illinois Conference 1855.

WATSON, OLIVER J. – (6/7/1859-2/27/1931) – (Amanda J. Pattison 8/13/1856-6/17/1932) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Muskingum Conference 1886; Ordained 1888; Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1891-1893; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1893; Full Membership 1895; Retired 1925; Deceased: February 27, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Buried in Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, Pennsylvania. Born June 7, 1859 in Athens County, Ohio.

Appointments: Millsboro 1891-1892; Bentleyville 1892-1893; Fairall 1893-1894; Claysville 1894-1897; Confluence/Ohiopyle 1897-1899; Pleasant Unity 1899-1902; New Florence 1902-1904; Cokeville 1904-1905; Gallitzin 1905-1907; Arnold 1907-1908; Conemaugh 1908-1909; Evans City 1909-1912; Aliquippa 1912-1914; Masontown 1914-1915; Mount Lebanon: Tarrs 1915-1920; Glassport 1920-1921; Elrama 1921-1922; Midland 1922-1925.

WATTERS, GEORGE G. – (-7/1/1889) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1851: Full Membership 1853; Deacon 1853, Baker: Elder 1855, Morris; Member Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Deceased: July 1, 1889.

Appointments: OH: McConnelsville 1851-1853; Cumberland 1853-1855; Summerfield 1855-1857; Beverly 1857-1859; Franklin 1859-1861; Springfield 1861-1863; West Chester 1863-1865; Washington 1865-1866; Unknown 1866-1867; Summerfield 1867-1869; Stafford 1869-1872; Rich Hill 1872-1873; Senecaville 1873-1875; Bellaire Circuit 1875-1877.

WATTS, JAMES - (6/12/1782-4/6/1856) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial and Member Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference.

Appointments: Baltimore Conference: Erie Circuit: Miles Mills (Union City: First)/Titusville: First/Mumford Chapel/West Springfield  1806-1807; Shenango Circuit: Old Salem 1807-1808; Old Salem/Sharon 1810-1811; Erie Circuit: Gravel Run/Miles Mills (Union City: First)/Mumford Chapel/Titusville: First/West Springfield 1811-1812.

WEAVER, A. J. - Conference Relations: Local Preacher Bethel Circuit Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference.

Appontments: Green County Mission December 14, 1882 - September 6, 1883 and April 10, 1884-September 3; 1884.

WEAVER, HENRY CHARLES – ( -8/16/1935) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1897; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1900; Full Membership 1902; Deacon 1902, Andrews; Elder 1904, Fowler; Retired 1933; Deceased: August 16, 1935 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Buried in Castle View Burial Park, New Castle, Pennsylvania. Born in Angelica, New York.

Appointments: NY: Sinclairville 1899-1901; Cherry Creek 1901-1903; Falconer 1903-1908; PA: Corry: First 1908-1910; New Castle: Epworth 1910-1915: Grove City: Grace 1915-1919; Oil City: Trinity 1919-1926; New Castle: First 1926-1932; Supernumerary 1932-1933.

WEAVER, JOHN WESLEY – (7/27/1837-2/1/1888) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1859; Full Membership 1861; Deacon 1861, Ames; Elder 1863, Janes; Member Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Deceased: February 1, 1888 in Ohio.

Appointments: PA: Mechanicsburg 1859-1860; Franklin 1860-1861; Centerville 1861-1862; Elizabeth/Rostraver 1862-1863; Connellsville 1863-1861; Florence 1864-1866; Pigeon Creek 1866-1868; Warrenton 1868-1869; East Plainfield 1869-1872; Minersville 1872-1875; Somerton 1875-1876.

WEAVER, THOMAS – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1889.

Appointments: Spartansburg/Elgin 1889-1890.

WEAVER, WILLIAM CARSON – (2/27/1852-11/26/1927) – (Jessie B. 3/23/1863-4/28/1945) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1876 Spring; Full Membership 1879; Deacon 1879, Bowman; Elder 1881, Foster; Retired 1923; Deceased: November 26, 1927 in Noblestown, Pennsylvania. Buried in Saltsburg Cemetery, Saltsburg, Pennsylvania.  Born February 27, 1852 in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Conemaugh Spring 1876-Fall 1876; Apollo 1876-Fall 1877; Apollo/Leechburg 1877-1879; Salem (Wexford)/Franklin (Ingomar) 1879-1882; Rostraver 1882-1885; Circleville 1885-1890; Meyersdale/Salisbury 1890-1895; Rochester 1895-1900; Homestead: Fourth Avenue 1900-1906; Scottsdale 1906-1908; Beaver         Fall          1908-1914;             Turtle    Creek: McMasters              1914-1917;                 California 1917-1922; Noblestown 1922-1923.

WEBB, FRANK ASHTON – (8/9/1885-10/10/1966) -  Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1921-1927; Admitted an Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1927; Full Membership 1930; Deacon 1930, Leonard; Elder 1933, Leonard. Transferred Methodist Michigan Conference 1944. Deceased: October 10, 1966 in Michigan. Born August 9, 1885.

Appointments: Cloe/Covode/Steffy Chapel 1921-1923; Elderton/Cochrans Mills/Mount Zion 1923-1926; Gallitzin 1926-1930; Belsano 1930-1932; Manor 1932-1934; Brush Valley 1934-1940; Glassport 1940-1943; Confluence 1943-1944.

WEBB, HARVEY – (1/28/1838-6/21/1918) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1869; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1869; Full Membership 1871; Deacon 1871; Simpson; Elder 1873, Gilbert Haven; Member Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Member Methodist Episcopal North East Ohio Conference; Retired 1902; Deceased: June 21, 1918 in Ohio.

Appointments: OH: Morgan 1869-1871; Bloomfield/Bristol 1871-1874; Ravenna 1874-1875; Garrettsville 1875-1876; Cleveland: Waring Street 1876-1877; Cleveland: Superior Street 1877-1879; Steubenville: Hamline Chapel I879-1880; Ashtabula 1980-1883; Geneva 1883-1885; Superintendent: Steubenville District 1885-1891; Cleveland: Scoville Avenue 1891-1892; Saint Clairsville 1892-1894; Kent 1894-1896; Cadiz 1896-1900; East Palestine 1900-1902.

WEBBER, ANSEL J. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1835; Member Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference at Organization 1836; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Arkansas Conference 1836; Full Membership 1837; Deacon 1837; Located 1838.

Appointments: Oil Creek/Pleasantville/Titusville: First 1835-1836; AR: Batesville 1836-1837; Jackson 1837-1838.

WEBSTER, A. C. -  Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Con­ference 1870; Discontinued 1871.

Appointments: OH: Shamburg/Miller Farm 1870-1871.

WEBSTER, ELISHA B. – (-7/18/1898) -        Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1868; Full Membership 1870; Deacon 1870, Janes; Elder 1872, Simpson; Member Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Located 1886; Deceased: July 18, 1898

Appointments: Noblestown/Fayette 1868-1870; Freedom 1870-1872; Donora 1872-1875; Hanoverton 1875-1876.

WEBSTER, WILLIAM NORMAN – (6/6/1849-1/30/1930) -  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; Member North-East Ohio Conference 1912. Deceased: January 30, 1930 in Ohio. Born June 6, 1849.

Appointments: Senecaville 1870-1871; Unionville 1871-1872; Lebanon 1872-1875; Salem 1875-1876

WEDDERSPOON, WILLIAM RHIND – (11/8/1858-12/13/1939) – (Annie Gibson 4/2/1864-4/5/1939) -  Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal New Jersey Conference 1890; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1905; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference 1910; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Rock River Conference 1917; Transferred Saint Johns River Conference 1926; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Florida Conference. Dceased: December 13, 1939 in  Florida. Born November 8, 1858.

Appointments:  Pittsburgh: Emory 1905-1910.

WEEKLY, MARTIN LUTHER – (8/24/1798-5/1/1892) – (Mrs.) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1834; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1836; Full Membership 1838; Deacon 1838, Waugh; Elder 1840, Morris; Retired 1874; Deceased: May 1, 1892 in Berlin, Pennsylvania. Buried in Bellevue Cemetery, Bellevue, Pittsburgh.  Born August 24, 1798 in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Appointments: OH: Leesburg Circuit 1836-1837; Canton 1837-1839;  Hanover 1839-1840; Salem 1840-1841; Knoxville 1841-1842; Hanover 1842-1843; PA: Washington 1843-1844; Waynesburg: First 1844-1846; OH: Columbiana 1846-1847; PA: Indiana: Grace/Homer City/Cambria 1847-1848; Indiana: Grace/Cambria 1848-1849; Kittanning: First/Cochran Mills/Dayton/Elderton 1849-1850; Kittanning: First/Cochran Mills/Dayton/Elderton/ Smicksburg/Mount Zion/Marion Center 1850-1851; Pittsburgh: East Liberty 1851-1852; Tarentum 1852-1853; Pittsburgh: South Side: Birmingham 1853-1854; Pittsburgh: Birmingham/South Pittsburgh 1854-1855; Bellaire 1855-1857; Fairview 1857-1859; Beaver 1859-1860; Pittsburgh: Bradley Chapel 1860-1861; Pine Creek/Evergreen 1861-1863; Duquesne 1863-1864; Fayette City/Belle Vernon 1864-1866; Pittsburgh: Ross Street/Ames 1866-1867; Pittsburgh: Ross Street 1867-1868; Mount Washington 1868-1871; Pittsburgh: Allegheny: Woods Run 1871-1874; Superannuated 1874; Connellsville; Meyersdale; Berlin; Rockwood Interim Pastor 1874-1881.

WEEKS, SHERWOOD - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1935.

Appointments: Riceville/Centerville 1935-1939.

WEIDLER, ROY C. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Holston Conference 1903; Full Membership 1905; Deacon 1905, Fitzgerald; Elder 1907, Wilson; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1904; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Holston Conference 1906; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal West Virginia Conference 1910; Withdrew under complaints 1912.

Appointments: TN: Chattanooga: Ridgedale 1903-1904; PA: Lander 1904-1905; Left without appointment to attend school 1905-1906; East Chattanooga/Mission Ridge 1906-1907; Lansdale 1907-1908; Newport 1908-1910;  WV: Blaine 1910-1912.

WEIGH, J. C. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1863.

Appointments: Covode 1863-1864.

WEIGHLEY, WELLINGTON - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1834; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Illinois Conference 1836.

Appointments: PA: Warren 1834-1835; Conneaut 1835-1836.

WEIGLE,  J. E. - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1905.

Appointments: NY: Steamburg/Palmer 1905-1906.

WEIRICH, CHRISTIAN E. – (4/27/1810-2/1863) – (Maria Beymer 11/14/1811-4/16/1897) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1836; Full Membership 1838; Deacon 1938, Waugh: Elder 1840, Morris. Located 1853. Readmitted to Methodist Episcopal Wisconsin Conference 1855. Deceased: February 1863 in Wisconsin.

Appointments: PA: Moorsfield 1836-1837; Deersville 1837-1839; Evansburg 1839-1810; OH: New Philadelphia 1940-1841; Ohio 1841-1843 Triadelphi 1843-1844; Richmond 1844-1846; New Philadelphia 1846-1847; Norwich 1847-1849; Coshocton 1849-1850; Cumberland 1850-1851; Westchester 1851-1852; Senecaville 1852-1853.

WELDON, J. C. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1875.

Appointments: Warsaw/Hazen/Munderf: Zion/Richardsonville 1875-1876.

WELDON, JOSEPH W. – (1/12/1811-7/12/1888) – (M. A. Bisskett) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1850; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1853; Full Membership 1855; Deacon 1855, Morris; Elder 1857, Scott; Located at his own request 1865; Deceased: July 12, 1888 in Sligo, Pennsylvania. Buried in Sligo, Pennsylvania.  Born January 12, 1811 in Little York, Pennsylvania..

Appointments: OH: Hubbard/PA: West Middlesex 1853-1854; Orangeville 1854-1855;          Exchangeville 1855-1856; Delaware Grove/Big Bend/Fredonia 1856-1857; Hendersonville/East Grove/Polk 1857-1858; Troy 1858-1860; Warsaw/Munderf: Zion 1860-1861; Luthersburg/DuBois: Salem 1861-1863; Putneyville/New Bethlehem 1863-1864; President/Oil City: Grace 1864-1865; Clarington 1874-1875; Sigel: Zion 1881-1882; Fisher 1882-1883; Putneyville/Widnoon 1883-1884; Clarington Supply 1885-1886; Sligo/Cherry Run/Curllsville/Monroe Chapel  Supply 1886-1888.

WELKER, GEORGIAN - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1918.

Appointments: Lawrence Park 1918-1920.

WELKER, ROY - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1910.

Appointments: Corsica 1910-1912; Farrell March 1913-1913.

WELLER, LeROY - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Troy Conference 1901. Transferred Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1911. Located 1923.

Appointments: PA: Beaver: Beaver College: Professor: Philosophy/Psychology 1906-1912; Acting President: Beaver College 1910-1912; President: Beaver College 1912-1917 Supernumerary 1917-1923.

WELLER, W. WALDO – (1/28/1881-9/8/1947) – (Mrs. -5/27/1964) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal New York East Conference 1907; Full Membership Methodist Episcopal Genesee Conference 1909; Deacon 1908, Burt; Elder 1908, Burt; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Genesee Conference 1908; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Maine Conference 1911: Transferred to Methodist Episcopal New York East Conference 1912; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1916; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1926; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal New Jersey Conference 1932; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal New York Conference 1943; Transferred to Methodist Southern California-Arizona Conference 1945; Retired 1947; Deceased: September 8, 1947 in Virginia.  Born January 28, 1881.

Appointments: West Hampton Beach 1907-1908; Panama: North Andes Mission: Missionary 1908-1908; Nunda 1908-1909; NY: Hornell: East Avenue 1909-1910; Appointed to attend school 1910-1911; ME: Biddeford 1911-1912; Corona 1912-1914; NY: New York: Buffalo Avenue 1914-1915; New York: New York Avenue Assistant 1915-1916; PA: Pittsburgh: Denny 1916-1917; Pittsburgh: North End 1917-1918; United States Army: Young Mens Christian Association 1918-1919; Young Men’s Christian Association work 1919-1920;  Professor: East Greenwich Academy 1920-1921; Member of the General Deaconess Board 1921-1922; PA: East Bellevue 1922-1924; Pittsburgh: Knoxville 1924-1926; Kane: First 1926-1930; Punxsutawney: First 1930­1932; NJ: Paulsboro: Saint Paul 1932-1933; Spring Lake 1933-1935; Leave of Absence 1935-1936; Chaplain: Civilian Conservation Corps 1936-1937; NJ: Keansburg 1937-1940; Board of Missions/Church Extension Department of Finance/Debt Raising 1940-1945; Minister of Finance: Conference Board of Missions/Church Extension 1945-September 8, 1947.

WELLER, Z. S. – (5/3/1820-12/2/1898) – (Mary Havens 12/8/1818-8/18/1899) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1851; Full Membership 1853; Deacon 1853, Baker; Elder 1855, Morris; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Missouri Conference 1860; Returned to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1862; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Missouri-Arkansas Conference 1866; Deceased: December 2, 1898 in Missouri.  Born May 3, 1820.

Appointments: Adamsville 1851-1853; Deersville 1853-1855; New Athens 1855-1857; Leesburg 1857-1859; Hanover 1859-1860; PA: Mount Pleasant/West  Newton 1862-1863; Worthington/Rogers Chapel 1863-1866.

WELLING, DAVID S. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1841; Full Membership 1843; Deacon 1843, Soule; Elder 1845, Hamline; Located 1855.

Appointments: Pittsburgh: East Liberty 1841-1842; Blairsville: First/Homer City/Indiana: Grace 1842-1844; Pittsburgh: Wesley Chapel 1844-1846; OH: Cadiz 1846-1847; Jefferson 1847-1849; Superannuated 1849-1852; Supernumerary 1852-1854.

WELLINGTON, SAMUEL – Conference Relations: Supply PastorMethodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1906.

Appointments: Jefferson 1906-1908; South Heights/Shousetown (Glenwillard) 1911-1913.

WELLS, W. W. – (1/22/1879-10/14/1954) – (Wilhelmina Epton –1937) – (Anna May Miller 9/23/1890-) – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference. Deceased: October 14, 1954 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Buried in Pleasant Hills Cemetery, Trotwood, Ohio. Born January 22, 1879 in Charleston, South Carolina.

WEST, JOHN – (4/20/1768-7/22/1847) - Conference Relations: License to Preach 1787; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Virginia Conference 1790; Full Membership 1792; Deacon 1793, Asbury; Elder 1795, Asbury; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference 1802; Mernber Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference at Organization 1825; Retired 1826; Reactivated 1827; Retired 1835. Deceased: July 22, 1847 in West Virginia.  Born April 20, 1768 in Charles City County, Virginia.

Appointments: Greene 1790-1791; Unknown 1791-1793; VA: Portsmouth 1793-1794; Orange 1794-1795; Panilico 1795-1796; Goshen 1790-1.797; Unknown 1797-1798; Sussex 1798-1799; Amelia 1799-1800; Orange 1800-1801; Haw River 1801-1802; MD: Gloucester 1802-1803; Federal 1803-1804; Alexandria 1304-1805; PA: West Wheeling 1805-1806; Fells Point Circuit 1806-1807; Greenfield 1807-1808; Redstone 1808-1809; Greenfield 1809-1810; Ohio 1810-1811; Monongahela 1811-1812; Greenfield 1812-1813; Hampshire 1813-1814; Allegheny (Pittsburgh) 1814-1815; Harrison 1815-1816; Redstone 1816-I817; Connellsville 1817-1818;         Greenfield              1818-1819;             Somerset               1819-1820;       Connellsville 1820-1822; Lewis 1822-1823; East Wheeling 1823-1824; Monongahela 1824-1825; Short Creek 1825-1826; Ohio 1827-1829; Connellsville 1829-1830; Somerset 1830-1831; Monongahela 1831-1833; Barnesville 1833-1835.

WEST, JOHN B. – (6/25/1799-5/21/1889) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference 1822; Full Membership 1824; Deacon 1824; Member Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference at Organization 1825; Elder 1826, Soule; Located 1833; Readmitted 1811; Retired 1856; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Western Virginia Conference 1857: Deceased: May 21, 1889 in Ohio.

Appointments: Lewis Circuit 1822-1823; East Wheeling 1823-1824; Monongahela 1824-1825; Somerset 1825-1826; Randolph 1826-1827 Short Creek 1827-1828; Superannuated 1828-1832; Brandonville 1841-1843; Fayette 1843-1815; Connellsville 1845-1846; Waynesburg: First 1846-1847; Grave Creek 1847-­1849; Elizabethtown 1849-1851; Superannuated 1851-1855; Supernumerary 1855-1856.

WEST, W. M. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1940.

Appointments: Old Zion 1940-1944.

WEST, WILLIAM – (8/24/1823-5/30/1901) – (Elizabeth Williamson 1831-5/4/1926) - Conference Relations: Admitted into Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1872; Elder 1872, President Henry H. Palmer; Retired 1893; Deceased: May 30, 1901 in Sheradan, Pennsylvania. Buried in Sheridan, Pennsylvania. Born August 24, 1823 in Somersetshire, England.

Appointments: Pittston 1871-1873; Morgantown 1873-1875; Lewis Circuit 1875-1876; Brockville Circuit 1875-1879; Stahlstown 1879-1881; Dudley Mission September-November 21, 1881; Houtzdale/Ocean Mine November 21, 1881-1882; Susquehanna Circuit 1882-1883; Youngstown 1883-1885; Elizabeth/Coal Bluff 1885-1887; Turnersville Circuit 1887-1889; Brownsville 1889-1891; Idlewood/Mansfield/Fairhaven 1991-1992 Without work 1892-1893; Retired 1893; Turnersville Supply May 22, 1898-September 1, 1898.

WESTCOTT, BENJAMIN - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1840;  Elder 1940, President Zachariah Ragan; Discontinued 1843.

Appointments: Franklin Circuit 1840-1841; Franklin Mission 1841-1842; Franklin Circuit 1842-1843.

WESTFALL, GEORGE GIDEON – (11/9/1830-2/7/1912) – (Drusilla S. Williams -1853) – (Mary V. Lamb -6/1/1916) - Conference Relations: Admitted or Trial Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1851; Elder 1855, President William Reeves; Transferred to Methodist Protestant West Virginia Conference 1855; Transferred to Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1867: Retired 1897; Deceased: February 7, 1912 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Buried in Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born November 9, 1830 in Upshur County, Virginia.

Appointments: Braxton Circuit Assistant 1851-1852; Freeport Circuit 1852-1853; Braxton Circuit 1853-1854; Lewis Circuit 1854-1855; West Virginia Conference 1854-1866; Morgantown 1866-1867; Pittsburgh: Birmingham: First 1867-1871; Pittsburgh: Allegheny: First 1871-1873; Beaver Falls 1873-1875; Pittsburgh: Birmingham: First (Pittsburgh: South Side) 1875-1878; WV: Fairmont 1878-1880; OH: East Liverpool 1880-1885/PA: President: Pittsburgh Conference 1883-1885; Pittsburgh: Fourth 1885-1891; Washing          ton 1891-1896; Chairman: Washington District 1891-1893; Turtle Creek: Electric Heights 1896-1897.

WESTFALL, OLIVER – ( -7/7/1911) - Conference Relations: Transferred from Methodist Protestant West Virginia Conference to Methodist Protestant Pittsburgh Conference 1902. Deceased: July 7, 1911 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Appoinments: Union Circuit May 31, 1902-1904; Bethel Circuit 1904-1905; Union Circuit 1905-February 2, 1906.

WESTHAFER, SHERMAN TECUMSEH – (4/24/1865-2/25/1952) – (Augusta E. Reed 8/23/1867-3/6/1948) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodis Episcopal Maine Conference 1894; Full Membership 1898;  Deacon 1891; Elder 1896; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Holston Conference 1896; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Genesee Conference 1898; Transferred Methodist Episcopal West Virginia Conference 1900; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1907. Retired 1915. Deceased: February 25, 1952 in Hollywood, California. Buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California.  Born April 24, 1865 in New Port, Ohio.

Academic Records: B.A. Ohio Wesleyan 1891; B.D. Boston University School of Theology 1893; D.D. Allegheny College 1902.

Appointments: ME: Bath 1893-1895; TN: Chattanooga: First 1895-1898; NY: Buffalo 1898-1900; WV: Wheeling: Fourth Street 1900-1907; PA: Aspinwall 1907-1908; Pittsburgh: Asbury 1908-1911; Supernumerary 1911-1915.

WESTON, R. W. – Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1932.

Appointments: Old Zion 1932-1934.

WESTLAKE, CASSIUS M. - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1872; Full Membership 1874; Deacon 1871, Foster; Elder 1876, Haven; Withdrew/Joined Congregational Church 1884.

Appointments: Canonsburg 1872-1874; Claysville 1874-1875; Clairton: Pine Run 1875-1877; Pittsburgh: Allegheny: Simpson 1877-1880; Supernumerary 1800-1884.

WESTWOOD, HENRY C. – (9/16/1830-9/3/1890) – (Mrs.) – (   Johnson Westwood) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1851; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference 1852; Full Membership 1854; Deacon 1854, Ames; Elder 1856, Scott; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal New Jersey Conference 1866; Entered the Presbyterian Church served Pastorates in Lancaster and Philadelphia; Re-entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church Central Pennsylvania Conference 1869; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal West Virginia Conference 1870; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Indiana Conference 1873; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference 1874; Withdrew from Ministry/Membership 1875. Entered Membership/Ministry of the Congregational Church; Withdrew 1886; Re-entered the Membership/Ministry Methodist Episcopal Church New England Southern Conference 1886; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1888; Deceased: September 3, 1890 in Fredonia, New York. Buried in Greenmount Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland. Born September 16, 1830 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Appointments: Lewiston Circuit 1852-1853; VA: Newport 1853-1854; Liberty 1854-1856; Alexandria 1855-1856; Woodville 1856-1657 Lewisburg 1857-1859; Elkridge 1859-1860; DC: Washhagton: Union 1860-1862; MD: Baltimore: City Station 1862-1864; Ellicott City 1864-1866; PA: York 1869-1870; WV: Wheeling: Fourth Street 1870-1873; MD: Bridgeport 1874-1875; RI: Providence: Chestnut Street 1896-1888; NY: Fredonia 1888-September 3, 1890.

WESTWOOD, HENRY/HOWARD H. – (1/20/1846-9/23/1921) – (Annie Gillingham 1/31/1847-12/1/1909) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1869; Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference 1869-1872; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal West Virginia Conference 1872; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Baltimore Conference 1881; Transferred Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference 1884; Came to Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference as a Supernumerary Minister 1900; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1902; Retired 1910; Deceased: September 23, 1921 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland. Born January 20, 1846 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Appointments: Jefferson 1900-1901; Lucyvil1e (Roscoe) 1901-1902; Swissvale 1902-1903; Baden 1903-1904; Georgetown/Smiths Ferry 1904-1906; Pittsburgh: Banksville 1906-1908; Pittsburgh: Spencer 1908-1909 Trafford City 1909-1910.

WETZEL, WILLIAM HENRY – (7/27/1878-12/25/1953) – (Martha Elizabeth George 10/7/1878-4/19/1971) - Conference Relations: Supply Pastor Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference. Deceased: December 25, 1953 in Millvale, Pennsylvania. Buried in Mount Royal Cemetery, Glenshaw, Pennsylvania. Born July 27, 1878 in Millvale, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Evergreen 1924-1936; Pittsburgh: McCandless Avenue 1936-1939; Pittsburgh: Lemington 1939-1945; Hays 1945-December 25, 1953.

WEYAND, PAUL – (10/27/1874-3/2/1934) – (Mildred E. Mingins 1/8/1881-3/19/1972) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1898; Full Membership 1900; Deacon 1900, Foss; Elder 1905, Cranston;  Deceased: March 2, 1934 in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.  Buried in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Born October 27, 1874 in Beaver, Pennsylvania.

Appointments: Superintendent: Pittsburgh City Missions 1998-1899; Pittsburgh: Pacific Avenue 1899-1900; Left without appointment to attend school 1900-1903; Pittsburgh: Knoxville 1903-1907; Meyersdale 1907-1908; Springdale 1908-1912; Jeannette 1912-1917; Blairsville: First 1917-1922; Johnstown: Grove Avenue 1922-1927; Pittsburgh: Spencer 1927-1932; Arnold 1932-1933; Ligonier: Heritage 1933-1934.

WHALLON, JAMES H. – (7/20/1808-11/14/1876) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1829; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Genesee Conference 1830; Full connection 1832; Deacon 1832, Hedding; Elder 1834, Hedding; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1836; Retired 1876; Deceased: November 14, 1876 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Buried in Erie Cemetery, Erie, Pennsylvania. Born July 20, 1808 in Argyle, Washington County, New York.

Appointments: NY: Lewistown 1830-1831, Ellicottville 1831-1832; Attica/Alexander 1832-1833; Aurora/Sheldon 1833-1834; Lewistown 1834-1835; Lodi 1835-1836; PA: Cambridge Springs/Mill Village/Spartansburg  1836-1837; Superannuated 1837-1839; Ashtabula/Conneaut 1839-1840; Meadville: First (Stone) 1840-1841; Ashtabula 1841-1843; Agent: Allegheny College 1843-1844; Windsor 1844-1845; McKean/Erie: Asbury/Erie Summit 1845-1846; North East: Park/State Line/Quincy 1846-1847; Mayville 1847-1848; Harmony 1848-1849; Westfield 1849-1851; OH: Cleveland: Erie Street 1851-1852; Superintendent: Jamestown District 1852-1856; Superintendent: Fredonia District 1856-1860; Geneva/Saybrook 1860-1862; Superintendent: Erie District 1862-1865; Supernumerary 1865-1871; Superannuated 1871-1873; Erie: First Associate  1873-1874; Dayton/Cottage 1874-1876.

WHARTON, FLETCHER L. – (-1924) - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal North Indiana Conference 1877; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Central Ohio Conference 1890; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Nebraska Conference 1898; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Puget Sound Conference 1904; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1906; Transferred Methodist Episcopal Ohio Conference 1909; Deceased: 1924 in Ohio Conference.

Appointments: Pittsburgh: Smithfield Street 1906-1909.

WHARTON, HENRY - Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1834; Full Membership 1836; Deacon 1836, Soule; Elder 1838, Waugh; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Iowa Conference 1853.

Appointments: PA: Freeport 1834-1835; OH: Richmond 1835-1836; Leesburg 1836-1838; Dover 1838-1840; Columbiana 1840-1842; Washington 1842-1844; Barnesville 1844-1845; Summerfield 1845-1847; Cumberland 1847-1848; McConnelsville 1848-1850; Barnesville 1850-1852; Flushing 1852-1853.

WHARTON, JAMES C. – (11/1851-2/22/1928) – (Lenora J. Whiting 12/8/1860-9/9/1930) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1884; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1885; Full Membership 1887; Deacon 1887, Ninde; Elder 1889, Foss; Retired 1915; Deceased: February 22, 1928 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Buried in Union Cemetery, Quakerstown, Pennsylvania. Born November 1851 in London, England.

Appointments: Putneyville/Kellersburg/Widnoon 1885-1886; Corsica/Strattanville 1886-1888; Richardsville/ Munderf: Zion/Hazen/Allen Mills (Newman Chapel) 1888-1889; Hazen 1889-1891; Shippenville/Providence (Delo Chapel) 1891-1894; Rockland/Van 1894-1898; Ashville 1898-1899; Superannuated 1899-1904; DuBois: Mount Zion Supply 1904-1906; Sabula Supply 1906-1908; Bellview: Cliff/Ohl/Stanton/Summerville: Mount Pleasant 1908-1910; Ringgold/Barton Chapel/Langville 1910-1912; Robinson Chapel 1912-1915.

WHEELER, ALFRED – (7/14/1824-7/7/1892) – (Lydia P. Curtiss) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1852; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal North Ohio Conference 1853; Full Membership 1855; Deacon 1855, Ames; Elder 1857, Baker; Located 1863; Readmitted 1864; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1869; Deceased: July 7, 1892 in Staten Island, New York. Buried in Erie Cemetery, Erie, Pennsylvania. Born July 14, 1824 in Huron County, Ohio.

Appointments: OH: Republic 1853-1854; Milan 1854-1856; San­dusky 1856-1858; Cleveland: Church Street 1858-1860; Ashland 1860-1862; Chaplain: United States Army 1862-1863; OH: Sandusky 1864-1865; Agent: Centenary Fund Society 1865-1866; Superintendent: Cleveland District 1866-1868; Corresponding Secretary: Bethel Union 1868-1869; PA: Meadville: First (Stone) 1869-1872; Erie: First 1872-1874; OH: Warren 1874-1876; Editor: Pittsburgh Christian Advocate 1876-1884; Superintendent: New Castle District 1884-1890; Superintendent: Erie District 1890-July 7, 1892.

WHEELER, ELISHA T. – (6/25/1820-3/5/1902) - Conference Relations: Licensed to Preach 1847; Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1849; Full Membership 1851; Deacon 1851, Morris; Elder 1870, Clark; Member Methodist Episcopal East Ohio Conference at Organization 1876; Retired 1861; Deceased: March 5, 1902 in Anthony, Kansas.

Appointments: Waterford/Cussewago Mission 1849-1850; Coopers­town/Lupher Chapel/Cochranton/Mumford Chapel 1850-1851; Shippenville/Rockland 1851-1852; Luthersburg 1852-1853; Supernumerary 1853-1858; PA: Jamestown 1858-1859; New Lebanon 1859-1860; Supernumerary 1860-1861.

WHIPPLE, LORENZO – (2/10/1810-10/12/1898) Conference Relations: Admitted on Trial Methodist Episcopal Pittsburgh Conference 1836; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal Erie Conference 1837. Located 1839; Transferred to Methodist Episcopal  Rock River Conference. Deceased: October 12, 1898 in Michigan. Born February 10, 1810.

Appointments: Butler: First 1836-1837; Dover 1837-1837; Shippenville/