[J. Thomas Scharf (1886)] denominations or with other Baptist Churches outside the town. The society was originally organized early in the present century, and incorporated on October 13, 1833. At the latter period Ebenezer Whelppy, Edward Ganong, John Wesley Searles, John Braden and James Mills were trustees. Adjoining the church is an old burying-ground in which are interred members of families prominent in the early organization, as well as others. The descendants of some of the older Baptist families have joined the congregation which wor-ships at Croton Falls. This society worships in a very attractive church edifice, which is comparatively new, and built of wood, in the modern style of church architecture. The Baptist Society is the youngest regular religious association in the town. In the winter of 1868 and 1869 the Rev. 10. Edwards, then pastor of the Baptist Church in Brewster, Putnam County, was engaged by Deacon Joel B. Purdy and a few others in the village to preach for them on alternate Sabbath evenings. The meetings were then held in what was known as Pardee's Hall, a large room in the hotel kept by Harrison Pardee. The Method-ists also occupied this room on the alternating even-ings. As the attendance increased, Mr. Purdy con-ceived the idea of erecting a suitable building, in which should be a large hall that could be used for religious services, lectures, etc. This was accordingly done, and Union Hall was the outcome.