History of Orange County by Eager pg.258 Town of Montgomery These individuals were from Germany , and, on arriving in the country, came to this town. In the history of the German Reformed Church of this town, it will be found that Johannes Youngblood,(then spelled Jong Bloet,) was the first Elder and Jacob Bookstaver,(then spelled Booch Staber) the first deacon. This church was built and congregation formed as early as 1732. Some of the land then purchased by these individuals is still in the ownership of their descendents, of whom Mr. Bookstaver, the gentalman above mentioned, is one in the third degree from his ancestor, Jacob Bookstaver. some of the descendents of these early settlers are now of the fifth generation.( this book published in 1847) pg. 309 Town of Montgomery German Reformed Church This was composed orginally of German emigrants, and organized in about 1732, through the agency of William Mancius of Esopus, Ulster County. From its organization till about 1772, it was served by supplies, who came two or three times during the year, preached, baptized and administered the sacrament of the Lords supper. In 1772 the Rev. John Michael Keam came and remained until 1778. when he was obliged to resign his charge, on account of difficulties growing out of his politcal opinions. Montgomery was true WIG. From 1778 to 1784 the Rev. Rynier Van Nest, the minister of the Reformed Dutch Church in Shawangunk, offciated a part of the time in this church. hope this helps yours in Genealogy Joanne ----- Original Message ----- From: <PowellChristian@cs.com> To: <NYORANGE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 6:23 PM Subject: Montgomery Dutch Reformed Church > Hello, > I would like to know whether the Montgomery Dutch Reformed Church is > in Orange County or Ulster County. > > God Bless You, > > Ron Powell > powellchristian@cs.com > >