Petition signed by David Lindsey at Stewart's Crossing
December 25, 1772

   
David Lindsey and others requested that the Rev. David McClure come to Stewart's Crossing to preach and minister to the settlers.  They each pledged sums of money to procure Rev. McClure's services.  Rev. McClure had originally been in the Fort Pitt area to preach to the Indians, who were not receptive to his ministering.

The Rev. McClure did stay in the area for about a year, and he included Stewart's Crossing in his circuit of five local communities in which he preached.

Rev. David McClure's diary is available on microfilm at the Family History Library (#962780)
Some pertinent excerpts appear below:
 

Oct. 9, 1772 Nov. 16, 1772 Dec. 17, 1772 June 6, 1773