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Charles A. Nelson , A. M., Waltham, past, present and its industries, with an historical sketch of Watertown from its settlement in 1630 to the incorporation of Waltham, January 15, 1739., January 15, 1738. (search)
Methodists not on account of the feebleness of the Society, but the element of Universalism had become so prominent in it, that it was probable they (the Universalists), would soon control the pulpit. The Second Religious Society does not appear to have been in existence after the organization of the Independent Congregational Society, which many of its members joined at its formation, nor does any record appear of its dissolution. Mr. Ripley remained with the First Society until February 1, 1839, when he resigned. The society, however, continued as a live organization, and held its annual parish meeting April 13, 1840; May 11th chose a committee to quit-claim all their property to the pew-holders if they would pay the debts, and here their record ends abruptly, and the First Church of Waltham passes out of existence. The church edifice was disposed of in lots, and scattered over the town. The old rooster which served as a weather-vane on its high steeple was in the possess