In a message dated 2/3/2006 1:03:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, james_l_stokes@yahoo.com writes: Hi Sue, The earliest church in Martic is Muddy Creek Presbyterian Church, founded in 1742. Chestnut Level in nearby Drumore was formed in 1717. You might also check the Conestoga Area Historical Society web page for the article on Martic Township from Ellis and Evans, "History of Lancaster County" (published 1883), as well as other items on Martic Twp. JIm Conestoga Area Historical Society _http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacahs/index_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacahs/index)