Bristol, Day Co., SD - 1888 Methodist Church Records This information is from "Palmer's Directory of the Methodist Episcopal Church for Dakota Conference - 1888" by Rev. John G. Palmer. Page 122 Information transcribed by Joy Fisher, sdgenweb@yahoo.com Bristol Rev. F. E. Leazer became the first pastor at this point. He organized the church with 10 members in February, 1887. A church worth $2000 has been built, and at the present time there are 14 members. Rev. F. E. Leazer is still pastor. Trustees - T. Lowell, T. Denny, C. R. Anderson, T. E. Egge, N. W. Knapp, C. S. Austin, Nels Nelson. Stewards - C. R. Anderson, T. Denny, Mrs. T. Lowell, C. S. Nelson. Class Leader - T. Lowell. S. S. Superintendent - T. Lowell. Ladies Aid Society - Pres., Mrs. T. Lowell; Sec'y, Mrs. T. E. Egge; Treas., Mrs. Belle Evans. Last Name First Name Denny T. Denny T. (Mrs.) Evans Belle (Mrs.) Helligro C. Helligro C. (Mrs.) Jones Sarah Leazer F. E. (Mrs.) Lowell T. Lowell T. (Mrs.) Nelson Nels Smoots S. Smoots S. (Mrs.) Smoots W. Smoots W. (Mrs.)