Wilmot, Roberts 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. Pages 139 -140 Information transcribed by Joy Fisher, sdgenweb@yahoo.com Mr. James Rowe was the first pastor sent to Wilmot, and in 1882 he organized the class with 21 members. Here there is a neat church worth $3000, and was built while Rev. L. G. Furnier was pastor in 1886. Also ther is a parsonage worth $300, and was built during the pastorage of Rev. J. P. Neary in 1883. The charge has two appointments - Wilmot and Corona. The present membership is 17. Rev. T. A. Jones is pastor. Trustees - E. Ireland, F. Yahn, A. Metcalf, R. S. Ross. Steward - E. Ireland Ladies' Aid Society - Sec'y, Martha M. Cook; Treas., Hannah Towns. Names of members Wilmot Last Name First Name Cross T. J. Howell Morgan Howell Morgan (Mrs.) Ireland Edward Ireland Elvira (Mrs.) Metcalf Anthony Metcalf Homer Ross R. S. Ross Susan Yahn Mary Corona Last Name First Name Baker George Baker George (Mrs.) Perkins J. W. Perkins Mary A. Perkins Martha A. Perkins D. G. Perkins T. M.