This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: moonpie71 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.otsego/568.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From the book "History of Otsego County, New York" (page 116, published by Everts & Fariss, 1878) regarding the former "First Congregational Church, of Butternuts": "In 1872 the church was changed to the "First Presbyterian Church of Gilbertsville," and the following chosen as elders, viz., Isaac Blore, Enos S. Halbert, Daniel S. Musson, Rufus Eggleston, Henry N. Coe, and Thos. K. Cope. These were afterwards duly ordained to the office of ruling elders, and continue to serve as such, being re-elected as often as their term expires. The church is now in a prosperous condition, its membership numbering 240 souls." Hope it helps! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.