Church: Brownsville Second M. E. Sunday School: Fayette Co, PA Copied and contributed by Jane Nelson Snippets of genealogical interest copied from-- "1834-1884 The Brownsville Second M. E. Sunday School It's History for Half a Century with the Names Of It's Management and Membership" by Miss Irene Bar, Published by the Semi-Centennial Committee. A.A. Anderson and Son Printers, 99 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa.. 1884. Pg.4- "Mr. Joseph John, father of Lizzie R. John, was in early years connect with the Society of Friends. A firm friend of our Sabbath School in its infancy, he attended its sessions often, was finally converted, joined the Methodist church, and by marriage with Miss Elizabeth Gregg, a staunch Methodist, in 1843, completed his ostracism from his former brethren." Pg.18- "March 19, 1876, viz:- Appended to the list of those who have "fallen asleep," are: Thomas Gregg, Isaac Wigfield, L. Budd Page, David McCready, Wm. C. Fishburn, Pricilla Duncan, Wm. Wood, J. McIntire, Elizabeth John, Elijah Offord, Sallie Auld, Maggie Auld, Annie John, Thomas John, Josie John, Louisa Byland, Rebecca Wood, Alfred Offord, Jas. Griffith, Etta Kramer, Annie Crawford." Pg.24 "In the spring of 1878, scarlet fever made sad havoc in hearts and homes. Two of the brightest, healthiest, happiest, were taken within a few days of each other--Clyde and Roy Phillips. Quoting from John W. Moorhouse, secretary, February 2nd 1893:" "In the fall of 1877, and again in September of 1878, the ravages of that dread disease, diphtheria, among the children of our towns were sorrowful in the extreme. At one time in September of 1878, Memorial Services were held in the primary room, by Miss Mary Perrin, commemorative of the death of two members of this department, namely, Frank Patterson and Ora Foulk. On the 24th of November, 1880, the pure, gentle, loving spirit of Alice Cock went home." Pg.25-26 "From the primary class some precious jewels have been taken... In the heavenly fold are Willie Carmack, Carrie Snowden, Rose Miller, Julia Leamon, Ora Foulk, Frank Patterson, Clyde Phillips, Roy Phillips, Alice Cock, Fred Williams, Mary Patterson." "To-day, Sabbath, July 27th, 1884... In our midst is but one of the original founders, Judge Thomas Duncan, now arrived at the ripe age of seventy-seven... Charles McFall emigrated West in the year 1840. He lived to be four-score and two years, dying some time during the year 1882. The others, too, have passed away. Connected with the very early work in church and Sabbath School are such names as James, John and Joseph Reynolds, Thomas Gregg, Pierre Gregg, Eliza and Betsy Rogers, Eliza Mineheart, Mary Cannon, Pricilla Booth, Hannah Reynolds, Mary Sheets, Henry and Rhinard Bulger, Samuel B. Dunlap, Thomas Craven, Robert Shell, John and James Auld, Robert and Ebenezer Booth. The only survivors of this list are Mary Sheets, Mary Cannon, James Auld, Henry Bulger and Thomas Craven." Pg.26 "In the year 1849, L. Budd Page and family united with the church and school. Miss Rebecca filled a teacher's office for fifteen years, and saw many of her class happily converted. Miss Lizzie, now Mrs. Dayhoff, a longer period- twenty years- until 1871, one year excepted."