New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church was the first religous organization in the township (Salem Township, Muskingum County, Ohio) under the guidance of Rev. Anthony Meyer, the churches groundwork was laid in 1811. Charter members were:
Jacob and Elizabeth Gaumer, Philip and Maria Shroyer, Peter and Susanna Werts, Adam and Elizabeth Bainter, Henry Bainter, Samuel and Mary Shurtz, Mr. and Mrs. George Shurtz, Christian and Catherine Shroyer, Jacob and Elizabeth Gaumer, Daniel and Hannah Gaumer, Catherine Shurtz, Margaret Shurtz, Jon Shurtz, John and Mary Ault, Jacob Shurtz, Abraham Shroyer, Mr. and Mrs. George Stoner, and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Slater.
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