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First United Methodist Church - Pittsboro, Chatham County, NC
(Note the west side of the courthouse, on the left and background,  of the photo)

 

Meroney's Methodist Church was founded in 1808 by deed for 1 1/2 acres, from Wm. B. Meroney and Boling Hines for the land to build the church. The deed was registered on Feb. of 1814.
The trustees were: Thomas Ragland (who was also the county clerk), Micagah McGee, James Gaines, Wm. Raglan, Edwards Rives and Thomas Brooks.
Edwards Rives was b. in VA in 1775 and came with his parents to Chatham Co.

 

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