The following history is a
reprint of an article in the
Xenia Gazette written by Joan Baxter.
The history of the church dates back nearly 200 years when
Frederick Bonner brought his family to
Greene County to make
their home in June 1803.
It was not long before others came into the vicinity to
live and embraced the Methodist heritage over which Bonner presided. There
was no church building at that time, so the worshipers met in the Bonner
home, which is still standing. If the weather cooperated, they met under
the tall trees in his yard. The church group called themselves the "Bonner
Society."
Mr. Bonner came from
Virginia, where for 25
years, the worship services for the Methodist gatherings had been held in
his home, so it seemed only natural that after he became established here,
the tradition should continue.
In late fall 1803, the Rev. Bennett Maxey and family
arrived in the area. They lived for a while with the Bonners until their
home could be constructed. They were quickly joined by other families,
buying property in the area, building their homes and eager to become a
part of the community and the church.
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