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CONTENTSReligious Symbols 1James D. and Eliza A. Beckett 4
Charles A. and Minnie C. Keadle 5
James H. Allen 6
E. E. Rodgers and Family 7Etta Clark Lynch 8
Anna Steel Parker 9
Women'sA\'oman's Missionary Society 10
Ray Young 11
Julian Shrader 12
Mary E. VanStavern, Gertrude and Cora Ben 13John Calvin Young 14
Beirne Chapman Young 15
Nancy Beirne Gilchrist 16
Lena L. Johnson 17
Boys In Service 18
History of Trinity United Methodist - Pickaway 23
Histor3' of the stained glass windows at Trinity 24Disclaimer 25
Attachments 26
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Religious Symbols
The lily is a symbol of purity and hasbecome a symbol of the Virgin Mary. TheEaster lily, a particular variety whichblooms in spring from a seemingly lifelessbulb, has become symbolic of Christ'sResurrection.
The rose is used to represent thenativity of Christ, the virgin Mary (herrose is white for purity), or martyrdom(a red rose).
The lamp is most often used torepresent the Word of God. It may alsobe used as a symbol of wisdom takenfrom the parable of the wise andfoolish virgins in Matthew 25.
A book most commonly represents theWord of God, the Bible. An open bookrepresents truth or revelation.
The dove is a symbol of the Holy Spirit.The olive branch is widely recognized asa symbol of peace. In Genesis, a dovereturned to Noah with an olive branch to
let him know that the flood waters hadabated, and that the episode of God'sjudgment was over.
The trumpet is a symbol of the Last Judgment,the resurrection, and the call to worship.Trumpets are associated in the Old Testamentwith solemn pronouncements of God or inGod's presence, of celebration and praise, andof God's people going into battle.
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The tablets of stone are a picture of theTen Commandments given by God toMoses on Mt. Sinai. They may be usedto represent the whole of God's law.
The lamp is associated in the OldTestament with worship, where itsymbolized God's presence. "Yourword is a lamp to my feet and a lightfor my path." Ps. 119:105
The vine and branches are a
reminder of Jesus' teaching thatbelievers derive life and fruitfulness
from Christ, the True Vine.
The beehive is a relativelymodern symbol representingthe church. Many bees, eachassigned a different task,working together for thebuilding up of the hivereminded artists of the Bodyof Christ, which is built up(edified) by many believerswith differing spiritual gifts.
"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three;but the greatest of these is charity."
The harp is recognizedas an attribute of KingDavid. It has been used
to represent the Psalmsand all music and
instruments that are
used to praise andglorify God.
The cross is the chief
sign of the Christianchurch. It is a reminder
that Jesus Christ is the
center of the Christian
faith. The crown is a
symbol of royalauthority, and is oftenused for Christ, the Kingof Kings. It may also beused as a "crown of
life," the eternal reward
of the faithful.
The cross, as reminder thatJesus Christ is the center of
the Christian faith, sits on
the rocks, often used as asymbol for Christ. A rockcan also symbolizeobedience to Christ. Matt.
7:24 "Therefore everyonewho hears these words of
mine and puts them intopractice is like a wise manwho built his house on the
rock.
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Wheat is a rich biblical
symbol. From Jesus'parables, wheat came torepresent believers versusthe "weeds" or "tares",
which represent unbelievers.Wheat may also be used torepresent the bread in HolyCommunion and, further,the Body of Christ.
The anchor symbolizes theChristian's hope in Christ.
The Agnus Dei (Latinfor "Lamb of God")may appear in severalpostures. Seated on abook with seven seals,
it represents the finaljudgment when Christreturns in glory.
"Worthy is the Lamb,who was slain, to
receive power andwealth and wisdom
and strength and honorand glory and praise!"
-Rev. 5:12
The five-pointed star isthe star of Bethlehem.
Shaped roughly like ahuman being, itrepresents Jesus'incarnation
"After Jesus was born
in Bethlehem in Judea,
during the time ofKing Herod, Magifrom the east came to
Jerusalem and asked,
"Where is the one who
has been born king ofthe Jews? We saw his
star in the east and
have come to worshiphim."
-Matt, 2:1-2
Grapes are symbolic ofHoly Communion and ofthe blood shed by Jesus onthe cross for the
forgiveness of sin. Grapesare also symbolic of thefruitfulness of the
Christian life.
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James D. and Eliza A. Beckett
James D. Beckett was born in 1847 and died in 1933 at the age of 86. Mr. Beckett served in the Confederate
Army. He was a teacher and later served two terms as County School Superintendent. He also served two
terms as Circuit Clerk and was President of the County Court.
Mr. Beckett was involved with the construction of this church by using a horse and wagon to haul lumber
and other materials.
Mr. Beckett's wife, Eliza, was born in 1862 and died in 1937 at the age of 75. It is believed that Eliza was a
student of James Beckett. She was a homemaker.
The Becketts were both Baptists and very active at Trinity even though they were not members. They had
three children, Ray, Mamie, and Emile. They are the great-grandparents of Nancy, Lloyd, and Dale. The
Beckett home place is now the home of Dale and Carol Beckett.
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Charles A. and Minnie C. Keadle
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Charles A. Keadle was born in 1864 and died in 1939 at the age of 75. Mr. Keadle taught in the one room
school located in the little white building next door to Trinity United Methodist Church. He was the
Superintendent of Monroe County schools from 1905 until 1909. He was the founder of the Corn Club in
Monroe County. Corn Clubs later evolved into 4-H Clubs throughout West Virginia. Mr. Keadle taught the
Men's Bible Class at Trinity.
Minnie C. Keadle, his wife, was born in 1871 and died in 1955 at the age of 84. She was a homemaker
and sister to Eliza Beckett. Mrs. Keadle was a member of the Women's Missionary Society. She had a warm
and friendly home and always kept a container of Grimes Golden apples on a small table. All visitors were
expected to eat an apple before leaving her home.
The Keadle home was the first house in Pickaway to have a concrete walkway from the road to the house.
As you leave Trinity Church and go toward Union, the Keadle home place is the last house on the right
before Beckett's Park.
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James H. Allen
James Allen was born July 1, 1925, and was the son of Charles and Mary Allen of Sinks Grove and a brother
of Charles, Nevitt, Elwyn, Paul and Eloise.
He was only two years old when he passed away. On August 28, 1927, while he and his family were
attending a meeting at Old Rehoboth, James was believed to have been bitten by a spider. He became acutely
ill and after two weeks of suffering, he passed away on September 13, at Greenbrier Valley Hospital.
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E. E. Rodgers and Family
Emory Earl Rodgers, the son of James M. and Emma Dunsmore Rodgers was born August 1, 1876. He
married Lela Bowles and moved to California. They had two daughters, Lillian and Jessica. After the death of
his wife, Mr. Rodgers and his daughters moved back to West Virginia.
His second wife, Verda Clark Turner, the daughter of Samuel F. and Catherine Clark was born June 26, 1879.
They had three children, James, Robert, and Eleanor. They settled in the Pickaway community and became
members of Trinity Methodist Church. Mr. Rodgers was a Sunday School Superintendent and teacher for more
than thirty years. Mrs. Rodgers was active in the Women's Missionary Society.
Mr. Rodgers was a school teacher and operated a dairy farm. Mrs. Rodgers was also a teacher and worked
for the Monroe Health Department for several years. Mrs. Rodgers was noted for her beautiful rose garden.
Mr. Rodgers died on June 17, 1956 as a result of a skull fracture when he fell off a ladder while putting hay in
a barn loft. Mrs. Rodgers died in 1978. Both are buried in the Salem cemetery in Organ Cave.
The window was given by the Rodgers family: John Turner, Lillian Christy, Jessica Benn, James Rodgers,
Commander Robert Rodgers, and Eleanor Cassell.
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Etta Clark Lynch
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Etta Clark Lynch was born in 1864, and died June 14, 1934, after a sudden illness due to blood poisoningfrom an insect bite. She was the daughter of Samuel and Martha Ballard Clark.
Etta was the wife of C. E. Lynch (former sheriff and President of the Bank of Monroe). They had twodaughters, Mrs. Nell White and Mrs. Sue Anderson. They lived at "The Cedars", a farm on the left just after
turning onto the Tollgate Road. Her great-grandson, Jim Anderson, now owns the property.
Mrs. Lynch was a life-long member of the Pickaway Methodist Church, serving as president and secretary
of the Women's Missionary Society for many years. She was described in her obituary as being a cardinal
member of the community and a noble hearted Christian woman, the embodiment of kindness and motherly
graces. During World War I and for a number of years thereafter, she was vice chairman of the Monroe County
Chapter of the Red Cross and took a large part in welfare work. She was active in alleviating human need,
compassionate and kind, truly the good neighbor. The following was taken from a memoriam written by
Committee Members of the Women's Missionary Society: "Our hearts are grieved at the passing of one whose
life was so beautifully like that of the Master, to whom she lived so near."
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Anna M. (Steele) Parker
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Anna M. (Steele) Parker was bom April 15, 1878, and died February 27, 1933. She was the wife of JesseC. Parker who was active in the Trinity Methodist Church for many years. They lived in the house currentlyowned by Gary and Betty Lemons.
Mrs. Parker was an active member of the Women's Missionary Society, serving as president and vice
presidentof the society for many years. The membersenjoyed listening to her share religious stories.
She also worked with the youth having organized the Junior Missionary Society in the church in 1928. She
was the devoted teacher of the Ladies Bible Class at Trinity. She was a school teacher at the Pickaway School
(shown above in 1922) which continues to stand next door to our church. During the winter months, she
invited the Women's Missionary Society to meet in the school house. This saved the ladies from building afire in the church. Anna was a sister of Bob Steele who married Ray Beckett's sister.
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Women' s/Woman's Missionary Society
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Although we are not sure why these two windows were called the
Women's and Woman's Missionary Society, it was through these
ladies that the window project was initiated and completed. The first
organizational meeting was held on February 26, 1887, and was
called the Ladies Missionary Society. Later the name was changed
to the Woman's Missionary Society. Members met on the first
Wednesday of each month in their homes until construction of the
church was completed. Dues of five cents were required at each
meeting and must be paid even if one did not attend. In December
1888, the ladies were able to have their monthly meetings at the
church but later reverted to meeting in private homes during the
winter months due to the difficulty in heating the church with pot
belly coal stoves.
The. ladies of the Society organized fundraisers such as Ice Cream
Suppers, Oyster Suppers, and Thanksgiving Dinners, which were
fifty cents a meal, to help pay for the cost of building the church and
for improvements throughout the years. The Ice Cream Suppers
were held at Young's Grove where Charlotte Craft now lives. A
bowl of ice cream was sold for five cents. The Society also helped
serve the C&O Railroad Employees at the State Fairgrounds as a
fundraising event for many years. Everyone pitched in to help
prepare and serve the food. Records indicate that the Women's
Society paid for the coal for the stoves, furnishings for the manse,
hymn books, and repairs to the church as needed.In 1940, the name was changed to Women's Society for Christian Service and charter members were: Mrs.
Leona Beckett, Mrs. Virginia Shrader, Miss Bertha VanStavem, Mrs. Sallie Beamer, Mrs. Elaine Gilchrist,
Mrs. Mary Allen, Mrs. Alcyona Johnson, Mrs. Minnie Shrader, Miss Ruby Mustain, Mrs. Effie Hedrick, Mrs.
Carrie Shirey, Mrs. Minnie Keadle, Mrs. Allie Bowles, Mrs. Maxine Beckett, Mrs. Launa Shirey, Mrs. Lula
Ballengee, Miss Cora Pomphrey, Miss Eloise Allen, Mrs. Kate Young, Mrs. Anna Charlton and Miss Mabel
VanStavem. During the war these ladies remembered and honored the men in service through cards, prayers,
knitted slippers and each Sunday they led church members in singing 'America'.
These are the ladies who supported the project to install the stained glass windows at Trinity Methodist and
contributed a significant amount of money to complete the project.
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Ray A. Young
Ray Young was born May 23, 1883, and died August 4, 1935. He was the son of John Calvin Young and
Mattie A. Young, and a half brother to Beirne Young. Ray was married to Edith Nickell Young. They had
one daughter, Marguerite. Ray attended Business College in Staunton, Virginia. He spent most of his life
farming. Ray lived in the John Young home place which is currently the home of Charlie McNeil.
Ray was an active supporter of Trinity Methodist Church. He served on many committees, helped to build
the basement by hauling supplies with horse and wagon from Ronceverte. As a steward of the church, Ray
visited members to obtain pledges to pay the minister for the year and also picked up garden vegetables to
supply the new ministers when they arrived after Annual Conference. Ray also invited the ministers to stop at
his home for Sunday dinner after services at Highland Park. During the two week church revival the visiting
minister was always invited to stay with Ray and Edith Young. Ray was always ready to help in any way he
could. He helped the ladies of the church with the annual Ice Cream Suppers and Oyster Suppers. He could
always be counted on to supply an evergreen tree for the church's Christmas program each year.
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Julian Maurice Shrader
Julian Shrader was bom in 1927 and died in 1985. He was the son of Frank and Virginia VanStavem
Shrader. He married Phyllis Porterfield from Gap Mills. Julian attended Trinity United Methodist Church
until he moved away. He served in the Armed Forces (Navy) and worked as a truck driver.
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Mary E. VanStavem,Gertrude and Cora Ben
Mary Etta was the second wife of Benjamin
VanStavem. They had four daughters, Gertrude,
Bertha, Cora Ben and Virginia. The only
information found regarding Gertrude was her death
date of September 12, 1921.
Cora Ben was born September 13, 1895. She
was educated at Marshall College, University of
Virginia, Columbia University and Peabody
Institute. Cora started teaching in Green Bank, West
Virginia. She later taught school in Williamson.
West Virginia. It was there that she died on March
22, 1927, from influenza followed by pneumonia.
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John Calvin Young
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John Calvin Young was born in Monroe County, (West) Virginia in the early 1830's. The Young familysettled in the Pickaway-Sinks Grove area around 1788. His first wife was Ann Elizabeth Campbell, a daughter
of Robert and Sarah McDowell Campbell, with whom he had two children, Beirne Chapman and Annie. His
second wife was Mattie Johnson and together they had seven children: Alta, Glenn, Ray, Elmer, Dwight,Clyde, and Frank.
John served as a Sergeant in the Confederate Army in Chapman's Battery under Captain George Beirne
Chapman during the War Between the States. Captain Chapman was much beloved by his men, and Johnnamed his first born son after him.
John is listed as one of the original trustees of the Pickaway M. E. Church South in 1887, along withGeorge T. Lynch, E. E. Meadow, John McDowell, Jr., and John A. Campbell. He lived in the Pickaway area
his entire life and was a farmer. His residence was the home now currently occupied by Charlie McNeil.
John passed away on March 22, 1912, and is buried in Mt. Pleasant cemetery. The window dedicated to
John was paid for by Paul and Elaine Young Gilchrist. John Young was Elaine Gilchrist's grandfather.
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Beirne Chapman Young
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Beirne Chapman Young was born in Monroe County, West Virginia, on May 21, 1864. His parents, John
Calvin Young and Ann Elizabeth Campbell Young, named him after his father's confederate Civil Warcommander, Captain George Beirne Chapman of Chapman's Battery. He and his first wife, Anna Roberta
Hodge, had one child, a daughter, Elaine. He had no other children.
Beirne was a prominent citizen of Monroe County. He was very active in politics, and was a leader of the
Democratic Party in this area. He served as Deputy Sheriff in the late 1800's.
He was a lifelong resident of Monroe County and a farmer. At the time of his death he was believed to be the
largest grazer of cattle in the county. He operated Walnut Grove farm for many years before moving to
Pickaway where he resided in the house constructed by his wife's father, John S. Hodge, which was located
where the Jeffry and Terri Pritt residence currently stands. He owned a large quantity of land around Pickaway,
having reassembled much of the farm owned by his ancestor, Robert Campbell.
Beirne passed away on June 13, 1937, and is interred at Mt. Pleasant cemetery. The window dedicated to
Beirne was paid for by Paul and Elaine Young Gilchrist. Beirne Young was Elaine Gilchrist's father.
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Nancy Beirne Gilchrist
Nancy Beirne Gilchrist was the only child born to the union of Paul Nickell Gilchrist and Elaine Young
Gilchrist. She was born in the family home at Pickaway on December 16, 1929. Her middle name comes
from her grandfather, Beirne Chapman Young. She married Harold Lloyd Pritt, and together they had four
children: Robert, Jeffry, Susan, and David.
Nancy and Harold attended West Virginia University together, and after college lived in Morocco for
several years due to Harold's service with the Air Force. Afterwards they moved to New Holland,
Pennsylvania, where Nancy began teaching school. Subsequently, they also resided in Cumberland,
Maryland, and Salt Lake City, Utah.
Later in life Nancy married Norman Upwall, and they returned to Monroe County and built a house in
Pickaway (currently occupied by Jeffry and Terri Pritt). After living here for several years they moved to
Pompono Beach, Florida, where Nancy passed away on July 5, 1993. She is buried in New Lebanon cemetery
beside her parents.
Nancy was 12 years old in 1942 when the church windows were dedicated. Her window was paid for by
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Lena L. Johnson
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Lena L. Johnson was a descendant of Robert Campbell (a prominent Monroe County farmer and landowner
during the early 1800's). During the later years of her life she and her sister, Alcyona Johnson, resided in the
old Campbell family home place which is now occupied by Nelson and Sherri Jenkins.
Lena was a prolific author, and had a children's book, Nonie, published in 1893, under the pen name of Leoti
Leigh. She also had some short stories published in magazines of the time. Her sister was an author as well,
and together they published a book of their poems.
Lena passed away on June 15, 1940, and is buried at Mt. Pleasant cemetery. The windows dedicated to her
memory were paid for by her sister, Alcyona Johnson.
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Boys In Service
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Church records identify fifteen boys in the Pickaway, Sinks Grove and New Lebanon communities who
were in the military service at the time this window was installed. Other boys in these communities served
during World War II but had not joined the military service at the time the windows were dedicated in 1942.
All but two of the boys are deceased at the time of publication of this booklet. The following are the names of
the fifteen boys.
Pictures of the boys listed below could not be obtained at the time of this publication.
Oscar Paris Hoover was born
on January 17, 1915 and died on
May 13, 1956. He is buried in
the Fairview cemetery. He
served as a Sgt. in the 3590
Service Command Unit.
Berton Leivesay
As of the date of this
publication, information
pertaining to Berton's service
record was unknown. It is
believed that he is buried in
California.
Wilbur King was born in
1908 and died in 1984. He is
buried in the Highland Park
cemetery. He served as a Private
in the U. S. Army.
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Boys In Service
Roscoe Campbell
Hunter was born on
November 21,1904 and
died on June 27, 1964.
He was the son of
Clayton Campbell
Hunter and was an
uncle of Jim Hunter
who resided on the
family home place in
the New Lebanon area
until his recent death.
Roscoe was a brother
of Margarite Hunter
McClung. Roscoe is
buried in the New
Lebanon cemetery. He
served as a Sgt. in the
U. S. Army.
William Oscar Moore
was born on December
22,1913 and died on
May 27, 1989. Oscar
joined the National
Guard in Ronceverte.
He was stationed in the
Panama Canal Zone
during the war. He
was a brother of Clint
Moore who currently
resides in the New
Lebanon area. He is
buried in the New
Lebanon cemetery.
His tombstone states
that he served as a Tec
5 in the U. S. Army.
George Edwin Young
was born on June 19,
1911 and died on
February II, 1977. He
was the son of Altie
and Texas (Tec)
Young. He was a
brother of Basil and
Forest Young. Edwin
served as a Pfc. in the
U. S. Army and is
buried in the New
Lebanon cemetery.
Byron L. Beamer was
born on July 10,1914
and died on January
11,1975. His parents
were Roy Stinnet and
Sally Moore Beamer.
He was a brother of
Robert, Charlie and
Asa Beamer and Mary
Moore Beamer
McNeil. He served as
a Staff Sgt. in the
Army Air Force and is
buried in the New
Lebanon cemetery.
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Boys In Service
Robert Anderson Beamer
was bom on January 27, 1918
and died on December 9, 2005.
Robert joined the National
Guard in Ronceverte. He was
the son of Roy Stinnet and Sally
Moore Beamer, Oscar Moore's
Aunt.
He was a brother of Byron,
Charlie and Asa Beamer and
Mary Moore Beamer McNeil.
He served as a Sgt. in the U. S.
Army and is buried in the New
Lebanon cemetery
James H. P. Rodgers was
born on February 7, 1918 and
died on June 10, 2001. He was
the son of E. E. and Verda
Rodgers. He was a brother of
Robert Rodgers and Eleanor
Rodgers Cassell. James joined
the National Guard in
Ronceverte. He signed up for
Naval Flight training but had to
resign from the service for
health reasons. James was an
accomplished pianist and played
for worship services at Trinity.
He is buried in the Salem
cemetery in Organ Cave and his
tombstone states that he was a
Pvt. in the U. S. Army.
Elwyn Alford Allen was born
on September 27, 1919 and died
on June 15, 1943. He was the
only one of the fifteen boys who
died overseas. He died in Tunis,
North Africa after being
diagnosed with cerebro-spinal
meningitis. Elwyn was the son
of Charles Henry and Mary
Allen. He was the brother of
Charles, Nevitt, Paul and James
and Eloise Allen Sibold. Elwyn
was a Capt. in the Army Air
Corp in the 17th Sq 27th Fighter
Bomber Group and is buried in
the New Lebanon cemetery.
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Boys In Service
Robert Rodgers was born on
April 1, 1920 and died on
October 28, 2008. He was the
son of E. E. and Verda Rodgers.
Robert was a brother of James
Rodgers and Eleanor Rodgers
Cassell. He joined the National
Guard in Ronceverte where he
served as a bugler. He signed up
for the Navy's V-5 officers
training and received his reserve
ensign's commission in March of
1941. After completion of Naval
flight training, Robert was
assigned to the battleship USS
West Virginia as a senior aviator.
He flew a plane off the USS West
Virginia during the Leyte Gulf,
Iwo Jima and Okinawa
campaigns. He was awarded the
DFC and a Purple Heart. Robert
is buried in Barrancas National
Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida.
C. Edwin Sibold was born on
September 23, 1913 and died on
February 15, 1988. He was the
son of Tom and Sally Sibold. He
married Eloise Allen and is the
father of Don, Jo Sibold Long
and Pat Sibold Shockey. Edwin
was one of only two who served
on the ground in major military
campaigns during the war. He
was in the battles for Sicily,
Naples, FoggiaRome, Arno,
Southern France, Rhineland and
Central Europe. He was a
Warrant Officer Jr. Grade in the
U. S. Army. Edwin is buried in
the New Lebanon cemetery.
Willard Jr. Miller was born on
June 21, 1921 and died on May
25, 1954. He was the son of
Shelton and Gracie Miller. He
was a brother of Arley, Carl and
Maggie Miller Erskine. He
served as a Sgt. in the 1345 Base
Unit of the U. S. Army and is
buried in the Green Hill cemetery
in Union.
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Boys In Service
Robert Nevitt Allen was born on November 15, 1917
and is one of two of the service boys still living as of
the date of this publication. Nevitt is the son of Charles
Henry and Mary Allen. He is the brother of Charles,
Elwyn, Paul, James and Eloise. Nevitt served as a
Master Sgt. in the Infantry in the U.S. Army and served
on the islands of Mindanao. Mindora and Leyte in the
Phillipines. He married Dorothy Sibold and they are
the parents of Mike, David, Kris and Terri. Nevitt
resides in Union, WV.
Robert Kyle (Bill) Martin was born on March 16, 1920
and is the other service boy still living as of the date of
this publication. He was the son of Harry and Edith
Martin and is a brother of Mayo Martin Lemons. Bill
also joined the National Guard in Ronceverte. He
shipped out to Mississippi and was ultimately
transferred to Company K in the 168th Infantry, 34th
Division of the U.S. Army. Bill was one of two who
saw significant ground action in the army. He
participated in the fighting in Algiers, Tunis and Oran
in North Africa. He was in the Salerno and Naples
invasion. He saw action in Italy in the Monte Pantano
and Cassino campaigns. Bill was awarded the Purple
Heart. He returned to the states in 1944 where he was
discharged as a 1st Sgt. After the death of his first wife,
Dorothy Fullen, Bill married Faye Richmond. They
have three daughters: Jane, Nancy and Connie. Bill
resides in Union, WV.Page 22
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
History of Trinity United Methodist - Pickaway
Trinity United Methodist started in Hillsdale in a church which was erected by the Southern Methodists in
1874. After the Presbyterian church was organized in Hillsdale, they bought one-half interest in the Methodist
church. The two denominations used the building on alternate Sundays.
In 1886 the Methodists decided to build a church in Pickaway. Land was purchased from Rev. John H.
Simpson (pastor of the New Lebanon ARP church). The deed had an interesting clause: "No female was ever to
preach or lecture in the new church to be built as long as John H. Simpson lived."
In 1887 the cornerstone was laid for the Methodist Episcopal Church South Trinity in Pickaway. Mr. J. C.
Young and E. E. Meadorwere appointed as a committee to build the church. The contractor was John C. Lynch(fatherof Leona Lynch Kessell, a teacherat Union High School in the 1950s). The contractor was assisted byJohn A. Tomlinson, grandfather of Mary (Mrs. Charles Henry) Allen. Records show that John Chapman Youngdid not plant crops that summer because his horses were needed to haul sand from Flat Top Mountain for the
construction of the church.
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church South was dedicated on October 21, 1888.
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History of the stained glass windows at Trinity
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It is believed that Mrs. Paul Gilchrist (daughter of Beirne Young) initiated the idea to install stained glass
windows in the Trinity church. A number of the windows in the Trinity Methodist Church were dedicated to
her relatives.
The first order for the windows was placed with the Rukel Art Glass Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1941. The
last order was placed in 1942 and installation of the windows was completed in that year. Single windows
cost S60 and double windows cost $125. The window over each front door cost $25. Each letter or number
on a window nameplate cost an additional $0.10. The total cost of the installation was $1,027.
Several persons bought a specific window(s) for their family members or relative. The Woman's Society of
Christian Service contributed the balance of the needed funds to pay for the windows. Many families made
payments with "egg money" (from the sale of eggs). Records show that some individuals contributed as little
as $1.00, $1.90, $2.00 or $5.00.
The sash for each window was made by Mr. Austin May of Lewisburg, WV at a special price of $3.00.
Mr. Shelton Miller was paid $2.25 for installing the pulpit windows. He was assisted by Mr. J. C.
Parker, Mr. Ray P. Beckett and Mr. Frank Shrader. The three men listed above installed the remaining
windows "free of charge".
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* DisclaimerThe committee who helped to prepare this booklet made a strong effort to be as factual as
possible. We apologize for any inaccuracy in the information.
* Thank You...We wish to extend a special thank you to Hazel Shrader and Mayo Lemons for providing much
of the history included in this booklet.
We would also like to express our appreciation for Mark Allen's design and technical assistance
in creating this publication.
- Attachmentsw Several documents that summarize the cost of the windows and other facts.
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Lot tar to ?'r.<i. fUlchrint from ?r'y WK2L APT GLASS CO,Cincinnati, OhioH-ptember lil, 19hl
','3 raoaivod tho dasigns .Tid lottars cntainiiig theorder for tho windows which wo herewith acknowlcd.tr-a.
?'i)"^-:i,; window an c.r skt.tcaboron's Miss, joci'ity.•jnbloiris and inscriptions cs written'Jlidow U^.OO
37 lottjrs "3^70
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1 "ran. -J-'hlon nnd Ins1 "i'it . 'ii"un>.".incy Iritt filc'iriat
31 1-jtt'jrs '-3.10 Window -2^,003,v ;• - Julian Shrador and
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L^tt-rr rro:r ""CK3L rtP? C'-LASS CO.February IP, 19k2
~>!z aro shipping the c'.'urch windov3 by Railway express,insured, collect at P.oncev o^tc, ".•»". 'ra.They will laavo our shop on P^h. 19 and you can bo••jspoetirif then within a "en days. 1z havo taken thuprocnution of .Tcxivv. the j-;1ass in and tru3t tlicy villarrive in rood shapo. Dnclri«ed wj return th..- "loor •.••Ian ...adao'>> yor can uork it out C.T. ntc . "r. '.-.'« J. "arreli
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The candle a tic\:3 and cross were bought by tho I^:-n
Ladles '•"••ibl.? clasy paid oSJjfi.OO for Il-jrcolon carpot-d&temh3 couch cost A.26°.O0
rha rusilvorinp of the coraunion net *109.00donations ?7.1it
ria.no doiatod by "rs. Lauia Shirsy - Fiano tuning donated *2£.00
Drapor-ies and scares donated - Poon called Church Parlor
•i ar^:oad orp-n *!2P0O.O01300.00 Oonatfld by Jamca Rodpcrs in r.enory of his
father - .May P, 1^69
Pic iic tables - 'l-t! club aiij.^f, built bv* boys in vo-a£.class - Jos Deskins and Sari Ponphrsy as leaders -Tay 1950
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