Early in the 19th century before there was any religious organization in Hillsboro (Albert Co.), Henry STEEVES, one of the seven brothers of the first Steeves family that settled in this country, commenced sowing the seed of divine truth. As a seal to his ministry, Rev. James WALLACE entered the work. Whilst the two were laboring together, Rev. Joseph CRANDALL of Salsibury came to their assistance, There was no meeting house in Hillsboro at the time, so the church was organized in a barn belonging to Henry Steeves. This organization took place Oct. 22nd, 1822 with 77 charter members. On the 18th March, Isaac DAWSON, the last one of the chartered members, fell asleep in Jesus at the residence of his son, Deacon Enoch DAWSON, Dawson Settlement at age 87 years 8 mos. 2 days. Isaac Dawson, with his wife Rachel DAWSON settled here in the wilderness with no neighbors for several miles either way. The little log cabin of the first settler was a place of worship. He prospered in the things of this world and soon a large house was built and one room prepared for the purpose of worship. In 1852 a church was organized here, known as the Second Hillsboro Church and Father Dawson was chosen one of the deacons. He lived to see the present new house built by Deacon Joshua JONAH. His family was large, fifteen in all. Twelve of them went home before him. Two sons, one daughters and a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren remain to mourn his loss.