Bethany Presbyterian Church
Montgomery Township, Owen County
This page last updated September 14, 2008 The Bethany Presbyterian Church is the
oldest religious organization in the township and one of the
oldest in the county. From records of the organization, the
following sketch can be compiled.
On the 20th day of March 1820, Rev. Issac Reed
met several people living near the central part of the township
at the residence of Ninian Steele, and organized a society which
took upon itself the name Bethany Presbyterian Church.
The following scans were submitted to me by Jacquie
Jones Truax. The scans, we know are of rough quality, but they are
most readable. I am just really pleased to have these records. If I am in error as to the submitter of this data, please
let me know.
Children Baptized July 16, 1820-August 19, 1826
Communicants March 26, 1820- March 25, 1822
More Communicants March 23, 1823-September 12, 1824
