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Note: As early as 1852 Elder John Phillips, since engaged extensively in the oil business, preached in Milledgeville, and planted the seeds of the present Christian congregation. The family of Samuel Chatley were the first members, and aided in planting the cause which they profess. This congregation aided largely in building the old union meeting-house, which was used also for school purposes. In 1875, however, they erected a plain but substantial structure of their own. Elder B. E. Baker, who since joined the Free Will Baptists, was pastor of the congregation at the time. The congregation is in good condition, and is under the pastoral care of the preacher in charge of the Sandy Lake congregation.

Uncle Sam, the oldest of the Chatley brothers, married Katy Carr. There sons were John C., Frank and Griff; the daughters were Jane, Becky and Kate. John's first wife was Samantha Dillie; his second wife was Emmie Shimel of whom was born on son, Louis, and three daughters. Belle, Dessa and Mary. Frank married Emma Dolittle,- there children living are: Griff, Nickolis, Edgar and Andrew. Jane married Henry Peterman, their children are John, Margaret, James, Sam, Emma, Mattie and David. Rebecca married Martin Turner. Griff married Emma Gouge, their children were two sons and three daughters. Kate Chatley lives with her friends. Harry Chatley lives on the old Samuel Chatley homestead. The home of Herbie Chatley is on a valuable piece of French Creek bottom land, called The Maples. beautifully situated one-half mile from Cochranton. Herbies wife was Edith Reed, their children were Rubie, Dorris, Gladys and Donald.

Census: Date: 1860
Place: French Creek, Mercer, Pennsylvania

Census: Date: 1840
Place: French Creek, Mercer, PA

Census: Date: 1850
Place: French Creek, Mercer, PA

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Chatley, Andrew (b. 18 DEC 1804, d. 15 NOV 1887)

Note: ANDREW CHATLEY - By Jerome P. Chatley
Andrew Chatley was born in Beaver Co., PA, Dec. 13, 1804, and died Nov. 15, 1887 at the age of 83 years. He came to Mercer Co. Pa. when a young mand and settling in the wood, cleared up his farm. He married Ruth Rebecca Robbins who was born in Westmoreland co., PA in 1820. she died Oct. 25, 1868

To them were born 9 children: Milton, Ireneus, Eusebius, Irene, Clarinda, Lucinda, Jerome, Mary E., and an infant that passed away two or three days after birth. Milton passed away Aug. 14, 1863, Irene, June 1869: Esebius, 1883; Lucinda, June 1900;

Jerome P. Chatley and Rebecca Seaman were united in marriage March 27, 1873; to them were born 4 children-:
Sarah Elsi, March 31, 1874;
Martin Erret, April 27, 1876;
Welltha Irene, Feb 5, 1882,
an infant passed away in birth Oct. 6, 1888.
The other children grew to maturity and are still living. Rebecca, J. P. Chatley's wife, passed away March 20, 1906.- Portland, Oregon, April 1, 1926

When the Chatley colony settled in French Creek Twp., Mercer Co., PA. Andrew was the pioneer school teacher and preacher. Meetings were held from house to house or in the school house. By selling one of his farms, Andrew was able to help lartely, to build a church house where Milledgeville now is. The church prospered and became a permanent organization as it is to this day.

Occupation: Date: 1860
Place: Farmer

Census: Date: 1860
Place: French Creek, Mercer, PA

Census: Date: 1850
Place: French Creek, Mercer, PA

Census: Date: 1870
Place: French Creek, Mercer, PA

Census: Date: 1880
Place: French Creek, Mercer, PA

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Chatley, Elizabeth (b. 9 FEB 1807, d. ?)

Census: Date: 1860
Place: French Creek, Mercer, PA

Census: Date: 1850
Place: French Creek, Mercer, PA

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