[J. Thomas Scharf (1886)] building was but a few years ago moved away by David C. Batiks, to the farm now owned by Benjamin C. Arnold. The first house of worship was erected in 1825 on land procured from Joshua Knap]). The prominent members at that time were John Ferris, (father of Dr. W. H. Ferris), Rev. Peter Bus-sing, Enos Hobby, Allen Hobby, Jacob Johnson, Ezekiel Finch, William Finch and James Guion. The building now used as a dwelling, immediately north of the church, was the first church edifice in Middle Patent. At the time of organization this church was under the care of the Croton Circuit. In 1826 the Mount Pleasant Circuit was formed and in-cluded all the societies in this neighborhood. In 1833 this again was divided, and the Bedford Circuit was formed, with ten appointments, of which Middle Patent was the strongest in number of members.1 The Bedford Circuit was discontinued in 1856, and since that time Middle Patent has always been connected with Bedford as a charge, except during three years, 1872-73-74, when it was with Armonk under the care of Rev. Adee Vail. (For list of pastors from 1856 to the present time