Otterbein United Brethren church, Shade township, was organized in 1858 by Rev. Daniel Shank. The first members were:
Joseph Lohr
Conrad Moyer and wife
Benj. Lape and wife
Henry Lohr
Ephraim Lohr and wife
Jacob Dull and wife
John Wagner and wife
Austin Lohr and wife
Pierce Lohr and wife
Adam Berkebile and wife.
For list of pastors see history of Bethel United Brethren church, Paint township. The house of worship was erected in 1871, at a cost of one thousand dollars. The church now numbers ninety members and is out of debt.
(Source: History of Bedford, Somerset & Fulton Counties, PA; 1884)
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