St. Peter’s German Reformed Church (1881); Chester County, PA

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from Futhey and Cope's THE HISTORY OF CHESTER COUNTY (1881);

St Peter's Church is located in West Pikeland twp.  In the year 1811 the German 
Reformed congregation, which had been formed some time prior, and had been 
worshiping up to this time in private dwellings, bought of the German Lutheran 
congregation worshiping at Pikeland, a 1/2 interest in their church property.  
From that time on to the present they have enjoyed the use of this property in 
common with that body.
    From the time of organization till 1830, the congregaion ws served by the 
following pastors; Rev Frederick A Herman fr DD; Rev Jacob W Dechantl; Rev. 
Casper Wach.  The dates of their pastorates are not known, and there may have 
been other ministers prior to 1830.
    Sept 30, 1830, Rev Jesse B Knipe was ordained pastor of the Pikeland charge.  
He continued to serve St Peter's till Jan 1, 1881, a period of more than 50 
years, when he tendered his resignation.  This was accepted, but Father Knipe 
still preached for the congregation as they have not yet called another pastor.