Shep's Place Family Tree

In 1831 the Rev. John Strait, a Baptist minister, preached the Gospel at the houses of different citizens along Clay Lick creek. He was a man who accomplished much good, and was very highly respected in the community. Reverend Strait died at the advanced age of 104 years and 3 months. His habits through life were such that he was quite vigorous in his old age. Upon his one-hundredth birthday he preached a sermon at the McCall school house, on Clay Lick, which made a lasting impression on the minds of the large number who assembled to listen to him. His chosen text was, "I am the way." In 1833 he organized a Baptist society at the residence of John Boster on Big Bull Skin creek. Among the first members were Andrew Kerr and Martha McCall ‎(& others)‎.