As a follow up to resolution 5 of Rev. Cooper’s first Parish meeting, he called the congregation together on June 12, 1847 for the purpose of disposing of the pews. Pews one and two were reserved for the accommodation of the minister while pews 10, 11, and 21 were reserved " free of charge of any description for the accommodation of strangers". The remaining

pews were assigned as follows:

Dennis Birch and William Ellis

James Craswell

Edgar Craswell and Thomas Birch

Arthur Dougherty and Thomas Guard

Mr. Bickford, Mr. Ashton, Laurence Yeo

W. Birch, H. Folland, Prusia Birch

W. Haywood and W. Newcombe

12. Edward, William and Mr. Rendle

13. James Ellis and Mr. Hayden

14. William Ellis and George Locke

15. John Dystant and John Ellis

16. George Ellis, P. McDougald and John England 17. John Hapgood, William Dennis and William Gorrill 18. Thomas Dougherty

19. James Yeo Esq.

20. Mr. Bagnall and N. MacLean

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The original pew rent of two shillings and six pence was gradually increased over the years, reaching an amount of seven shillings at the Parish’s Easter meeting on April 13, 1869. Annual pew rent provided a significant source of income. It appears that pews were also assessed occasionally for special purposes as a resolution of the May 17, 1853 meeting indicates:

Resolved: on motion, that the church wardens be authorized to new-shingle and paint the Roof of the church, to be provided for by an assessment of 10 pence per pew to be called for in two instalments - the first to be due on lst July and the second on 1st September next.

Each of the square end, box pews was equipped with a door which was closed to any but the assigned family members. As time went on, the doors were removed and the pews opened for use by all.

In addition to the "disposing of pews" at the special meeting, the office of sexton was filled. Thomas Caseley, the lowest bidder, was awarded the position for one year. He was

required to perform the following duties as outlined at the meeting: