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Sperry ville
Methodist Church
On May 6,1854, a parcel of land as sold by Mrs. Lucy Wood for $25.00 to seven men, the trustees of Sperryville Methodist church. These men were James Hull, Lyle Millan, William Hopper, William Hopkins, William Alsop, John Partlow, and John* Buckner*
Some of the older people living- in 1925 said that the church was built by Messrs. Bob and Scott Bruce of Fauquier County.
The following were the charter members: Mrs. Jane Arnold, Miss Tenny Atkins, Miss Sara Broy, Mrs. Kitty Totten, Mrs. Ann Rudasill, Mrs. George Taylor, Mr. William Hull, and the abovenamed board of trustees. Others who were members as far back as the Civil War were: Mrs. Fanny Buuce, Mrs. Beech, Mrs. Jenny Thompson, Mrs. Sallie Hyde, Mrs. Frank Millan, Miss Ann Millan, and Miss Lina Johnson.
The first minister to hold services in this church was Rev. James B. Fitzpatrick, who married Miss Lizzie Dear of Washington, during his pastorate here.
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