CHEVAUXDEFRISE CHURCH
The following information pertains to Ritchie County, West Virginia.
It is reprinted here courtesy of:
THE RITCHIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
September/October 1978 Newsletter  Vol. VI  No. V
This information may be freely copied, but not for commercial gain.

CHEVAUXDEFRISE CHURCH

Ransom Kendall and his wife were "pillars of the church" at Chevauxdefrise
from the time of its institution until the close of their lives.  They gave
the ground for the church and cemetery and were important factors in the
erection of the first church, near 1867.  Their son, John, who died in
childhood, filled the first grave in this cemetery, in October, 1857.
Others in this early church were James Starr, Henry H. Amos, Washington
Parker, Daniel S. Cox, Mr. Benjamin Starkey, and their wives and families.

No church services are being held in this church at this time, nor have
been for many years, except for homecomings and funerals.  Yet descendants
of these early pioneers and others interested, have kept the church,
cemetery, and grounds in very good condition.  this year, 1963, marks
completion of an improvement effort, with the exterior and roof of the
structure being painted, and some other needed repairs.