History of Swansea, Massachusetts, 1667-1917; - citizen hylbom blog

124 History of Swansea
Their united efforts enabled them to purchase the land
for the Chapel, of Mr. Edwin C. Gardner in November 1915.
In the month of August 1915, an evening service being
much desired by the community, the home that had cradled
the Sunday School was offered for this service. In November
a building just north was obtained and services continued
there to the present time each Sunday evening, being much
enjoyed and very helpful in binding the hearts of the people
in Christian fellowship and love.
The Sunday School Corporation from its members
selected five, namely, Mr. Charles A. Chace, Mr. Edward Gross,
Mr. Chester R. Gardner, and two ladies, Mrs. Sidney K.
Crittenden, and Mrs. Chester R. Gardner, who should act as a
building committee in all its details, they considering the plans
with the corporation. The plans were later given to a contractor
chosen by the committee. The Corner Stone of this
Chapel was laid May 6, 1916; and the Chapel was dedicated
September 10, 1916.
The Universalist Society of Swansea and Rehoboth
About 1862, the Rev. A. M. Rhodes of Seekonk, Mass.
began to preach on alternate Sundays, in former school-house
known as Liberty Hall, Swansea Factory, of late years known
as Hortonville. Later a Union Chapel was erected there, in
which Mr. Rhodes continued to officiate once in two weeks
for many years.
The late James Eddy, Esq. a well known and highly
esteemed citizen of Swansea, was accustomed to contribute
liberally to the support of this society of which he was a steadfast
member from its origin. Mr. Eddy and Nathaniel B.
Horton were the founders of the Society ; and largely supported
the services; and since the days of Mr. Rhodes, the Rev.
William Miller of Swansea, and others have held occasional
services.
Swansea Monthly Meeting of Friends
Swansea Monthly Meeting of Friends was established or
set up by Rhode Island Quarterly Meetings in 9th mo. (Sept.)
1732.
Meetings for worship of the Society were first held in the
town of Troy under the care of a committee of Swansea
Monthly Meeting consisting of Benjamin Slade, William
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