The average annual increase has been as follows:

Churches.Members.
In 23 years10960

11. The denominations thus far noticed are chiefly of German origin. The next class contains those of Scottish origin. Among these the Presbyterian holds the first place in age and numbers. The first organization here was made in 1706, and known as the Presbytery of Philadelphia. Their first synod was convened September 17, 1718.

The first General Assembly met in 1789, and a more efficient and extensive development ensued. In 1810, a division arose, and the formation of the "Cumberland Presbyterian" organization. But the most extensive division took place in 1838, by which a body was organized and known as the "New School," while those who remained were designated as "Old School" Presbyterians. The split thus made has continued for thirty years, but is now ostensibly removed by measures of reunion.

The statistics of the "Old School" Presbyterians for the year 1863 first show the effect of the separation of the Southern portion during the war. The report of numbers has been as follows:

Ministers.Churches.Members.
18431,4342,092159,137
18501,8602,512200,830
18602,5773,487279,630
18612,7673,684300,874
18632,2052,541227,575
18652,2012,629232,450
18662,2942,608239,306
18672,3022,622246,330
18682,3302,737252,555
18692,3812,740258,903
1870[23]4,234—446,561

The statistics of the Southern division are given as follows:

Ministers.Churches.Members.
18658111,27783,821
18678501,30980,532
18688371,29876,949
18708401,46982,014

The average annual increase of the denomination previous to the division caused by opposite views on political questions was as follows: