INTRODUCTION TO THE
EARLY MINISTER LIST
of MIAMI COUNTY OHIO
The types of records used to compile this list include County Court House Records, Local History books, Family Genealogies, County Marriage Records, Deed Records, Church Histories, and other such records.
The term "Licensed" as used in this file refers to the date a county license was issued to a minister to officiate at marriages. These records are normally found in a registration book at the County Court House where the license was issued. In general the registration book type records begin circa 1855 in most Ohio Counties. The first date shown, if any, immediately following the minister's name is the date a license was first issued to that minister in Miami County Ohio.
Because the following list of records is much wider than your computer screen you should scan Right, Left, Up, and Down.
This list researched and compiled by Joe Bosserman.
Able, Rev. Frederick 30 Aug 1869 Lutheran (German) First licensed in Hamilton Co. on 9 Sep 1867
Accola, Rev. O.J. 13 Sep 1879 Denomination not given. First licensed in Montgomery Co.on 7 May 1867
Achermanns, Rev. Charles 10 Oct 1884 Lutheran
Adams, Rev. Josiah S. 28 Aug 1894 Baptist First licensed in Shelby Co OH on 15 Oct 1888
Adelmann, Rev. August C. 19 Aug 1896 Catholic 1st lic.in Hamilton Co OH 5 Sep 1893. Troy St. Patrick 1896-97
Adger, Rev. James Presbyterian (New School) At Piqua -1841-
Agenbroad, Rev. John F. 18 Aug 1862 Baptist (Regular) First licensed in Washington Co. on 3 Oct 1853
Alderman, Rev. James W. 08 Jan 1862 Methodist Episcopal First licensed in Ross Co. on 13 Oct 1856
Alexander, Rev. Layfayett 11 Apr 1877 Denomination not given.
Alford, Rev. William 08 Aug 1887 Baptist Cal. First licensed in Van Wert Co Ohio.
Altardt, Rev.Joseph E. 22 Apr 1860 United Brethren First licensed in Auglaize Co. on 23 May 1853
Althoff, Rev. Charles H. 28 Feb 1878 Lutheran First licensed in Darke Co.
Altman, Rev. F.D. 07 Jun 1882 Lutheran (English)
Ambrose, Rev. J.C. 12 Oct 1877 Denomination not given. First licensed in Highland Co.
Anderson, Rev. George W. 01 Nov 1895 Methodist Episcopal First licensed in Logan Co OH on 26 Sep 1895
Anker, Rev. Lutheran Troy Lutheran Church 1855-1859
Arnold, Rev. George W. 27 Sep 1892 United Brethren First licensed in Darke Co OH on 31 Aug 1877
Arnold, Rev. Joseph 28 Apr 1874 German Baptist b1818-d1900 Ordained Apr 1880. Miami & Montg. Co OH
Artis, Rev.Watson T. (Bk) 30 Dec 1885 Methodist Episcopal (African) First licensed in Jackson Co Ohio on 25 Sept 1878
Audas, Rev. Thomas 18 Sep 1855 Methodist Episcopal First licensed in Champaign Co.
Aue, Rev, Carl G. 25 Nov 1897 Lutheran (Evangelical) 1st Lic Clark Co 14Dec1894 1896-99 ST PAUL'S Evang.Luth,Butler Twp Mt
Aughe, Rev. A.H. Lutheran Butler,Tipp City 1849-1850. Also Casstown Church.
Auker, Rev. M.A. 09 Oct 1855 Lutheran (Evangelical) First licensed in Butler Co
Bachman, Rev. George Lutheran Phillipsburg OH 1864-1868
Bachmann, Rev. John 28 Sep 1898 German Reformed First licensed in Hamilton Co OH on 19 Aug 1875
Badger, Rev. Norman N. 15 JAN 1886 Protestant Episcopal First licensed in Green Co Ohio on 29 Apr 1879
Bagford, Rev. Alice J. 05 Sep 1897 Freewill Baptist First licensed in Warren Co OH on 15 Dec 1894
Bagnall, Rev. Isaac T. 25 Aug 1897 Protestant Episcopal First licensed in Green Co OH on 20 Aug 1897
Bail, Rev. James T. 1873 Methodist Born 1824 Ross Co Ohio. Died 1916.
Bailey, Rev. H.L. Christian Church Piqua Church
Bailey, Rev. James E. 12 Oct 1880 Methodist (Protestant)
Baker, Rev. Henry 08 Jan 1862 Denomination not given. First licensed in Licking Co. in April 1818
Baker, Rev. Jacob H. 23 Sep 1897 Baptist First licensed in Seiota Co OH on 4 May 1889
Baker, Rev. James 29 Sep 1874 Methodist Protestant First licensed in Lucas Co. on 19 March 1873.
Baker, Rev. Joshua 14 Nov 1884 German Baptist (Old) b1824-d1915. 1st licensed in Darke Co OH on 7 Mar 1882
Banta, Rev. Peter Christian Church Covington Church -1851-
Barber, Rev. Hallet Christian Church At Covington Ch. sometime between 1837 and 1851.1st Delaware Co. OH
Barnes, Rev. T.R. Presbyterian (New School) At Piqua 1846-1848
Barns, Rev. G.A. 02 Oct 1890 Second Baptist First licensed in Shelby Co Ohio on 2 Nov 1888
Barrett, Rev. Marcus Lutheran (Evangelical) Brandt OH Church 1884-1885 Butler Twp, Montgomery Co OH 1880-1883
Barthalomew, Rev. Amos 07 Aug 1857 Lutheran (Evangelical) First licensed in Perry Co. on 3 Sept 1834
Bascom, Rev. Henry B. 1815 Methodist Born 1796. Died 1850. Itinerant circuit rider.
Bauchmann, Rev. James O. 07 Mar 1864 Catholic (Roman)
Baughman, Rev. George Lutheran b1826-d1907.ca1850s,1860, Montg.& Dark Co OH. Lic. Carroll Co May 1849
Baughman, Rev. John 1823 Methodist Itinerant circuit rider.
Baum, Rev. M.L. 23 Dec 1891 Lutheran (Evangelical) First licensed in Montg. Co OH on 15 Oct 1883
Baumes, Rev. J.R. 15 Feb 1868 Baptist First licensed in Clark Co. on 4 Jan 1865
Bauslin, Rev. David H. 05 Jun 1877 Lutheran Tipp City 1878-1881
Beal, Rev. Alfred U. 07 Aug 1865 Methodist Episcopal
Beal, Rev. G.I. Methodist West Milton Church Hist lists him.
Beam, Rev. Albert K. 23 Jun 1892 Universalist First licensed in Union Co OH on 15 Apr 1889
Beaman, Rev. E.A. 05 Sep 1874 Denomination not given.
Beattie, Rev. George A. 16 Feb 1898 Presbyterian
Beck, Rev. F.H. 20 Dec 1887 Christian Church
Beck, Rev. James W. 17 Aug 1882 Baptist (Regular) First licensed 17 Aug 1882 Miami Co
Beck, Rev. John 02 Jun 1877 Denomination not given.
Beck, Rev. W.W. 20 Jan 1897 Presbyterian (Cumberland)
Beery,Rev.Perry Hunsicker 18 Jul 1899 German Baptist b1862-d1928. 1st Lic. Putnam Co OH 20 Jul 1897. Covington
Beisser, Rev. Gottlieb 12 Aug 1876 German Reformed
Bell, Rev. E.K. 15 May 1889 Lutheran (English) First licensed in Clark Co Ohio on 11 April 1879
Bell, Rev. Edson M. 26 Dec 1888 Presbyterian First licensed in Darke Co Ohio on 22 Dec 1888.
Bene, Rev. F.M. Catholic Piqua, St. Boniface -1890- (Assistant Pastor)
Bene, Rev. Frederic Henry 09 Dec 1884 Catholic Troy, St. Patrick 1884-92. 1st Lic Hamilton Co OH 10 Jan 1879
Benjamin, Rev. Raphael 11 Jun 1884 Holly Cong. Of Children Israel First licensed in Hamilton Co Ohio on 15 Nov 1882
Bennent, Rev.R.B. 03 May 1856 Presbyterian
Bennett, Rev. Charles W. 27 Aug 1898 Methodist Episcopal
Bennett, Rev. S.D. 26 Nov 1897 Christian Church Lostcreek Ch. 1897-1899. 1st Lic. Greene Co OH 20 Oct 1883
Bennett, Rev. S.W. Christian Church 1st Lic. Darke Co OH 13 Dec 1884. Laura Church (Union Twp)
Bennett, Rev. Silas 14 Oct 1857 Methodist Episcopal b1826 Warren Co OH. 1st lic. in Highland Co. OH d1898
Best, Rev. James 17 Dec 1873 Presbyterian (Cumberland) First licensed in Darke Co. on 12 Dec 1870.
Betz, Rev. Carl 18 Aug 1897 Lutheran First licensed in Darke Co OH on 16 Aug 1897
Billingsley, Rev. J.A. 02 Nov 1877 Denomination not given. First licensed in Meigs Co.
Birnbach, Rev.Con.Rudy. 06 Feb 1885 German Reformed
Bishop, Rev. J.G. 23 Jan 1890 Christian Church First licensed in Clark Co Ohio on 22 Feb 1890
Black, Rev. Felix G. 19 Jan 1867 Presbyterian b:1808 Jefferson Co KY, d:1871 Covington OH. pg 727 1880 Hist Miami Co
Black, Rev. James T. Presbyterian Ordained 1888 Zanesville. At Piqua 1900-1906
Blakesley, Rev. Linus 12 Mar 1865 Presbyterian (New School) Ordained 1865 Dayton. Served in Piqua 1864-1870
Blodgett, Rev. John Baptist Lostcreek Twp (pp396,397 Beer's Hist Miami Co)
Bloomer, Rev. Isaac 27 May 1857 Baptist
Boardman, Rev. Benajah 20 Nov 1894 Methodist Episcopal First licensed in Lucas Co OH on 24 Dec 1887
Bodkin, Rev. J. Methodist West Milton Church Hist lists him.
Boehman, Rev. J.H. Catholic Piqua, St. Boniface 1863-1864.
Boehringer, Rev. M. Rollo Christian Church North Clayton, Circle Hill & Laura Churches
Boeuster, Rev. Samuel A. 09 Oct 1875 Denomination not given. First licensed in Butler County.
Boggs, Rev. William Hitt 06 Dec 1876 German Baptist b1839-d1906 Covington.
Bolduc, Rev. Edmond 12 May 1894 United Brethren In Christ First licensed in Paulding Co OH on 1 Oct 1884
Boltin, Rev. J.C. 05 Jan 1877 Denomination not given.
Bonner, Rev. J.H.M. 20 Jan 1892 Catholic (Roman)
Bontecon?, Rev. J.C. 06 Oct 1866 Methodist Episcopal
Boone, Rev. Peter 30 Jan 1885 Second Baptist First licensed in Allen Co Ohio on 12 Dec 1882
Borcherding, Rev. William 16 Mar 1872 Methodist Episcopal First licensed in Shelby Co. on 4 Nov 1870.
Bosley, Rev. George 13 Dec 1876 Denomination not given. First licensed in Summit Co.
Bosserman, Rev. Alexander 27 Sep 1855 Universalist Church First licensed in Muskingum Co. on 6 Oct 1853
Boucher, Rev. Joshua 1830 Methodist b1797-d1872. Itinerant circuit rider.
Bovey, Rev. H.A. 03 Dec 1899 United Brethren In Christ
Bowerman, Rev. Peter D. 23 Dec 1898 German Baptist (Old) aka BOWMAN. b1871-d1949. Covington Area
Bowers, Rev. Adam 19 Dec 1865 Methodist Episcopal First licensed in Champaign Co OH on 15 Dec 1865
Bowers, Rev. Edger 07 Jan 1889 United Brethren First licensed in Preble Co OH on 2 Sept 1879
Bowman, Rev. T. Methodist West Milton Church Hist lists him.
Bowrman, Rev. W.A. 23 Oct 1869 Lutheran (Evangelical) First licensed in Montg. Co OH on 18 Sep. 1866.
Boyson, Rev. M.A. 16 Oct 1865 Methodist Episcopal
Bradley, Rev. H.S. 28 Mar 1873 Methodist Episcopal First licensed in Darke Co OH on 20 Oct 1870.
Brandenburg,Rev.Fowler A. 13 Feb 1890 Friends/Quaker First licensed in Montg. Co OH on 12 Feb 1890. West Branch Meeting.
Brandon, Rev. Richard Christian Church b1820-d1914. Buried Covington OH. Covington Church 1870-1871
Brandon, Rev. Thomas A. Christian Church b1844-d1916. Buried Covington OH.
Brandriff, Rev. Richard 1824 Methodist b1803-d1887. Itinerant circuit rider
Branson, Rev. W. 23 Nov 1875 Denomination not given. First licensed in Shelby County.
Brecount, Rev. Charles B. 09 Mar 1891 Methodist Episcopal First licensed in Preble Co Ohio on 28 Jan 1881
Breifelt, Rev. F.W. Lutheran Phillipsburg OH 1869-1870
Brewer, Rev. Daniel Christian Church Covington 1880, Lost Creek Church 1882-1884 & North Clayton Ch.
Brewster, Rev. Samuel A. 09 Dec 1870 Methodist Episcopal Born 1826 Bellbrook Ohio. Died 1890.
Briney,"Elder" Mark D. Christian Church Lost Creek Church 1843-1844
Broadberk, Rev. Paul 28 Oct 1863 Methodist Episcopal He established the Piqua Wayne Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Brockunier, Rev. Samuel 1818 Methodist Born 1795. Died 1867. Itinerant circuit rider.
Brokaw, Rev. A.L. 07 Nov 1891 Methodist Episcopal
Brook, Rev. Cyrus 24 Nov 1855 Methodist Episcopal First licensed in Wood Co OH on 12 Nov 1835
Brooke, Rev. F.K. 07 Oct 1881 Protestant Episcopal First licensed in Hamilton Co OH on 31 Jan 1876
Brotherton, Rev. T.W. 11 Mar 1874 Baptist
Brower, Rev. Samuel M. 30 Mar 1855 Baptist First licensed in Auglaize Co OH on 22 Mar 1855
Brown, Rev. Alexander Methodist West Milton Church Hist lists him.
Brown, Rev. Charles 15 Jan 1894 Heavenly Recruit First licensed in Clark Co OH on 13 Jan 1894
Brown, Rev. Daniel E. 25 Aug 1857 Episcopal
Brown, Rev. J.A. 06 Mar 1896 Church Of Christ
Brown, Rev. John H. 30 Jan 1871 United Brethren
Brown, Rev. Lewis 15 Aug 1882 Protestant Episcopal
Brown, Rev. Samuel Methodist West Milton Church Hist lists him.
Brown, Rev. Valorous F. 26 Jul 1890 Methodist Episcopal First licensed on Warren Co Ohio on 21 Sept 1880
Brstow, Rev. J.B. 23 Dec 1876 Denomination not given.
Brubaker, Rev. Henry 18 Jun 1858 German Baptist b1821-d1865. Donnel's Creek Ch., Clark Co OH
Brubaker, Rev. James A. 07 Mar 1896 German Baptist (Old) b1849-d1942 Maple Grove Church (New Carlisle area)
Bruce, Rev. John G. 1833 Methodist Itinerant circuit rider.
Brumbaugh, Rev. Abraham 11 Dec 1890 German Baptist b1844-d1929. 1st lic.in Darke Co OH on 29 Dec 1882. Harris Creek Ch
Brumbaugh, Rev. Jacob R. 16 Dec 1897 German Baptist b1849-d1923. 1st Lic.in Darke Co OH on 31 Aug 1897
Brumbaugh, Rev. Jesse K. 30 Jan 1891 German Baptist b1837-d1927. 1st lic.in Montg. Co OH on 8 Nov 1890
Brumbaugh,Rev.John Hoover 13 Jun 1896 German Baptist b1848-d1910. 1st lic.in Montg. Co OH on 8 Sep 1893 (Salem)
Bryant, Rev. Daniel 13 Apr 1857 Baptist Casstown Church. 1st Lic. Hamilton Co OH 27 Sep 1824
Bryant, Rev. Oscar 09 Sep 1879 Christian Church Ordained 4 Sept at Enon Ohio
Buckes, Washington R. 24 Oct 1894 Methodist Episcopal First licensed in Clark Co OH on 20 Oct 1894
Burgess, Rev. Dyer Presbyterian Troy & Piqua 1817-1820
Burkart, Rev. Jacob 12 Aug 1872 Lutheran
Burket, Rev. Cyrus 06 Jan 1891 United Brethren First licensed in Hamilton Co Ohio on 11 Oct 1865
Busby, Rev. George W. Lutheran Licensed 3 Jan 1873 Darke Co OH. Friedens 1879-1882
Bushong, Rev. T.F. 29 Jun 1869 United Brethren First lic.in Montg.Co OH on 21 June 1866.
Butler, Rev. 1842 Catholic (Roman) Came from Cincinnati or Ky area. Used Val Butsch's home for Mass
Butler, Rev. H.E. 16 Mar 1895 Christian Church First licensed in Champaign Co OH on 9 Feb 1891
Butt, Rev. Thomas .W. Christian Church Clayton Church (Newberry Twp) & Oran (Shelby Co)
Buttner, Rev. John W. 05 Jul 1900 German Evangelical
Byrkett, Rev. Solomon 01 Jun 1857 Methodist b1795-d1858. Troy District
Cable, Rev. John 15 Apr 1841 German Baptist First Lic. Miami Co OH 15 April 1841 (according to Darke Co Record)
Cadwallader, Rev. John 27 Nov 1857 Cong. Brethren/Christ's Church b1799-d1879 1st Lic. Highland Co.29 Oct 1832. At Pleasant Hill, MiCo.
Cadwalleder, Rev. Wm. H. 29 Jan 1899 Brethren Church
Cahill, Rev. c1845 Catholic (Roman) Piqua St.Mary's Church 1845. Also Sidney, Greenville, Urbana,Springfield
Cain, Rev. G.B. Christian Church Ludlow Falls & Oran Churches
Calhoun, Rev. Henry 05 Jan 1867 Presbyterian (New school)
Campbell, Rev. John A. 07 Nov 1857 Presbyterian
Campbell, Rev. Joseph E. 1886 Christian Church
Capron, Rev. Levi 06 Oct 1855 Christian Church Laura
Carey, Rev. Samuel W. 10 Jul 1872 Methodist Episcopal 1st Lic.in Montg.Co OH 14 Jan 1868. At West Milton
Carey, Rev. W.M. 17 Jul 1867 Catholic (Roman) First lic.in Hamilton Co OH on 28 May 1862
Carlton, Rev. S.P. 23 Apr 1869 Universalist First lic.in Geauga Co. on 23 Oct 1847.
Carman, Rev. J.N. 08 Jan 1896 Baptist (Regular) First licensed in Ashland Co OH on 14 Apr 1860
Carmon, "Elder" Joshua Dec 1804 Baptist Staunton Twp. (pp391 Beer's 1880 Hist)
Carney, Rev.R.E. 01 Sep 1888 Regular Baptist First licensed in Sciota Co Ohio on 17 Oct 1880
Carroll, Rev. Charles 30 Aug 1886 Baptist (Regular)
Carson, Rev. Alex.Newton 26 Nov 1885 Presbyterian At Piqua 1885-1892. 1st lic. Clermont Co OH 12 May 1873
Carter, Rev. Joseph H. 09 Nov 1893 Methodist Episcopal First licensed in Seneca Co OH on 26 May 1891
Cassel, Rev. Isaac Christian Church Circle Hill Church (Newton Twp)
Cassel, Rev. T.H. 17 Dec 1867 Methodist Episcopal
Cassel, Rev. William {same) 09 Feb 1885 German Baptist (Old) Licensed in Darke Co Ohio on 4 Mar 1882
Cassel, Rev. Willian {same) 21 Dec 1863 German Baptist b1826-d1915. 1st lic.in Montg.Co OH on 14 Aug 1861
Casselman, Rev. Amos 19 Feb 1886 Reformed First licensed in Seneca Co Ohio on 10 May 1876
Cassett, Rev. John W. 09 Jan 1857 Methodist Episcopal First licensed in Hamilton Co. on 28 Nov 1855
Caughey, Rev. William M. 03 May 1869 German Reformed First licensed in Stark Co. on 17 Feb 1857.
Chabworthy, Rev. William 29 Oct 1887 Baptist
Chalfant, Rev. James F. 1845 Methodist Born 1821. Died 1884. Itinerant circuit rider.
Chapman, Rev. Ithamew M. 10 Oct 1868 Baptist Lostcreek Twp. 1st Lic. Portage Co OH 7 Nov 1846
Chaprman, Rev.Luaies W. 27 Oct 1860 Presbyterian
Cheever, Rev. William M. 24 Jul 1858 Presbyterian First licensed in Darke Co. on 12 Mar 1842
Chenowith, Rev. Samuel 1817 Methodist Itinerant circuit rider.
Childers,"Elder" Thomas ca 1804 Baptist Staunton Twp. (pp391 Beer's 1880 Hist)
Childs, Theodore A. 13 Sep 1876 Denomination not given. First licensed in Hamilton Co.
Choate, Rev. C.W. 07 Sep 1880 Christian Church Covington 1880-81. Phillipsburg. 1st Lic. Darke Co OH 19 Nov 1877
Christian, Rev. John H. 1886 German Baptist b1850-d1919. Near Gettysburg OH. 1st Lic. on 19 Dec 1885
Christie, Rev. William B. 1826 Methodist Born 1803. Died 1842. Itinerant circuit rider.
Clark, Rev. David ca 1807 Denomination not given Settled in Staunton Twp 1807 (pp387 Beer's 1880 Hist 0
Clark, Rev. David M. 19 Aug 1876 Denomination not given. First licensed in Clark Co.
Clark, Rev. Ira C. Christian Church Circle Hill & Laura Churches
Clark, Rev. Lindon 07 Jul 1873 Methodist Episcopal First licensed in Darke County.
Clark, Rev. Philip 05 Jam 1859 Christian Church Tippecanoe
Clayton, Rev. S.D. Methodist West Milton Church Hist lists him.
Clem, Rev. A.E. 06 Jun 1896 Baptist
Clemans, Rev. F.M. 30 Aug 1870 Methodist Episcopal First licensed in Green Co. on 12 Dec 1866.
Cleney, Rev. David D. 18 Nov 1875 Denomination not given.
Cline, Rev. Frederick 06 Jan 1891 Old German Baptist b1831-d1899 1st Lic in Miami Co OH 6 Jan 1891. Covington
Clokey, Rev. Joseph 21 Sep 1869 Presbyterian (United) First licensed in Clark Co. on 11 Feb 1861.
Coate, Rev. Elijah 10 Aug 1857 Methodist, Wesleyan b1812-d1886
Coate, Rev.Robert 28 Apr 1882 Friends/Quaker b1816- West Milton Meeting
Cober, Rev. Alvin A. 20 Apr 1892 Brethren Church b1861 Berlin Pa. 1st lic in OH was Perry Co 18 Jul 1885
Coe, Rev. James Presbyterian Troy & Piqua 1821-1838
Coffin, Rev. Nehemiah C. Presbyterian (New School) Ordained 1843 Athens. At Piqua 1852-1860
Cogan, Rev. John E. Catholic (Roman) Piqua St.Mary's 1913-( )
Cole, David 23 Nov 1869 Christian Church First licensed in Darke Co. on 1 Jan 1859.
Collett, Rev. Thomas S. 25 Sep 1863 Methodist Episcopal b1824 England. d1901. 1st lic in Warren Co OH Nov 1849
Collett, Rev. William C. 21 Dec 1891 Methodist Episcopal