Agency History Methodism had been established in Findlay for half a century when the growth of the city and of the First Methodist Church made a new church advisable. Under the pastorage of Dr. A. J. Fish at the First Church, the first steps were taken by securing two lots in Cherry Street near Clinton, which were held while money was raised for the building. The cornerstone was laid in December 1887, and the building was soon enclosed. The church has had a steady growth since its establishment. The Howard Methodist Church collection provides the researcher with a great quantity of records which illustrate the various functions of a church within the community.
Chronological gaps do occur in both record series which reduces their scholarly usefulness.
Arranged chronologically Consists of conference minutes and the reports of all church- related organizations such as the Sunday School and the Women's Missionary Society. Arranged by category and chronologically within each category. Includes church officers, church members, probationer's records, and marriages. Arranged by category and chronologically within each category. Includes lists of church pastors, church members, records of baptisms, funerals, and marriages.