Hi Laurien, I checked all my books but, unfortunately, did not find any Babcocks. Yes, there was a baptist church in that era. The First Baptist Church of Hillsdale known in 1878 as the "East Baptist Church" according to Ellis' History of Columbia County. It was organized 28 May 1787 by Revs. John and Stephen Gano and was in existence for ninety years. In 1803 a division occurred because of a difference of opinion and 35 members withdrew and formed the "West Church." This second Baptist church members built a new church in Martindale Depot in 1854. I don't know if either church is still in existance, perhaps someone on this list does. Sorry I could not be of more help. Susan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Laurie" <lfan1@nycap.rr.com> To: <NYCOLUMB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 6:33 PM Subject: [NYCOL] DUTCH REFORMED CHURCH > Sue, > > I think I asked you for a lookup before but I'm not sure. > > I'm looking for the birth and/or baptism records of: > > Job Babcock, b. 1782, Nobletown, NY > Eunice Babcock, b. 1785 Nobletown, NY > Abiram Babcock, b. 1787, Nobletown, NY > Stephen Babcock, b. 1789, Nobletown, NY > > Their parents were Charles Babcock and Catharine (Smith) Babcock. > > Are there any Baptist or Congregational Churches listed for the 1780's > in Nobletown, (Hillsdale) Columbia Co., NY. or in the surrounding area? > > Charles Babcock and family lived in Nobletown from abt. 1780-1797 and I > have not found any records of them in that area for that time period. > > Thanks in advance for your help. > > Laurien Babcock Fan >