Lincoln County, West Virginia    HISTORY:First Presbyterian Church of Hamlin, Lincoln Co., WV

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West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia, Supplement Vol. 7, Hardesty's,
Lincoln County, published by Jim Comstock, Richwood, WV 1974

    First Presbyterian Church of Hamlin. This church was organized in the 
month of November 1874, by the Rev. Edward Eels, pastor of the Presbyterian 
Church at St. Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Joseph W. Holt was 
chosen and installed the elder of the church. The members at the time of the 
organization were: Joseph W. Holt, Mrs. Nancy Holt, Lula Holt, Bettie Holt, 
Martha Sweetland, Rebecca Dayser, Carrie Kayser, Melvin Kayser, Mattie 
Sweetland, Maggie Sweetland, Julia Spurlock, Mary Thomas, Mr. Hedrick, Mrs. 
Hedrick, and Mary Wilkinson. Since the formation several accessions have been 
made, among whom are: Mrs. I. V. Sweetland, Jennie Sanford, and Mrs. Dr. G. 
F. Robinson. The church at present has neither a regular pastor nor stated 
supply.