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Arkell United Church Cemetery

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Location	:	Arkell, Wellington County, Canada
Phone	:	519-821-7623
Website	:	www.arkellunitedchurch.ca/index.html
Coordinate	:	43.5349500, -80.1727800
Description	:	600 Wellington Road 37 Arkell, Puslinch Township, Wellington County, Ontario Canada In 1838, Charles Willoughby provided the land for the site of the Arkell Wesleyan Methodist Church and Cemetery. The log building was replaced by a white brick Church in 1877. Following Church Union in 1925 it was renamed Arkell United Church. The Cemetery was in use until at least 1938. In 1981, all markers were moved and cemented in a cairn built near the centre of the cemetery The names of the people buried in this cemetery as well as photographs of the gravestones can be found on the internet as well... Read More	600 Wellington Road 37 Arkell, Puslinch Township, Wellington County, Ontario Canada In 1838, Charles Willoughby provided the land for the site of the Arkell Wesleyan Methodist Church and Cemetery. The log building was replaced by a white brick Church in 1877. Following Church Union in 1925 it was renamed Arkell United Church. The Cemetery was in use until at least 1938. In 1981, all markers were moved and cemented in a cairn built near the centre of the cemetery The names of the people buried in this cemetery as well as photographs of the gravestones can be found on the internet as well as at the Wellington County Museum & Archives. --------------------------------- CHURCH OF ENGLAND As the land became cleared and settlers increased, plans were made for the erection of a Church. Prior to this, services were held occasionally in a small barn conducted by Rev. Archdeacon Palmer of St. George's Church, Guelph. Rev. Palmer headed the list for the new church by a donation of £25 and work commenced about 1839. The present cemetery where “The worthy Forefathers of the Hamlet Sleep” marks the sight chosen for the Church, and the burying ground. All persons who subscribed 25 shillings or over were entitled to a plot without further charge. In 1931, nearly a century later, stone gate posts and other improvements were made. The first Methodist Church was built in 1838. It was very small and made of logs. The Church was erected where the present sheds now stand, the land being donated by Charles Willoughby and the logs contributed by John Petty. These pioneers were so anxious to have their Church completed that work was carried on both day and night, the older men working during the day and the younger ones at night. Rev. Mr. Auld of Guelph conducted the first service and Mr. Petty chanted the tunes. As the years passed and the congregation became larger, it was decided to build a new church and in 1877 the present church was built. Dr. Rychman of Norfolk St. Church, Guelph, gave the address for the opening and the Rockwood Choir supplied the music. About 1919 the membership became so small that it was feared the Church would have to be closed. Some of the Presbyterians attending Church elsewhere felt this would be detrimental to the community so they united with the Methodists in establishing a Union Church giving Arkell the distinction of having one of the first United Churches in Ontario. In 1933, Mrs. John Tolton was elected a member of the Session of Arkell United Church and it is believed she was the first woman in the history of Guelph Presbytery, if not the first in Western Ontario, to hold this position. This came as a fitting reward for her years of devoted effort to the interests of this congregation and Sunday School. - from the book "Annals of Puslinch 1850-1950" The classic book on the history of Puslinch, “Annals of Puslinch 1850-1950”, is thanks to the Optimist Club of Puslinch, an organization whose members are famous for their good deeds and for having contributed greatly to the quality of life in Puslinch and who are doing so once again by making this outstanding book available for purchase. If you wish to purchase this book, the Optimists may be contacted through the official Optimist Club of Puslinch website or it is also possible to order it by email from the Puslinch Historical Society.

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