“Harrison county was formed from Monongalia in 1784, and was named for Benjamin Harrison, of Charles City county, Va.. and Governor 1781-1784. Square miles, 450. Population—1870, 16,714; 1880, 20,181; 1890, 21,768; 1900, 27,690.

Christ Church,. Clarksburg — Taking up the narrative when. Bishop Meade leaves it, we note that Mr. Castleman helped to erect this building, of which Bishop Meade speaks by the sweat of his brow and the labor of his willing hands, actually carrying the bricks. Since Mr. Castleman’s pastorate, the following clergymen have ministered to the spiritual needs of the people. …J. W. Ware, …”

Reference Data:

A History and Record of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of West Virginia, by Geo. W. Peterkin,1902, pages 583-4