I've managed to confirm through research that my original suspisions were correct, and that Rev. Tillie was an Associate Pastor of Plymouth, rather than the head pastor of the congregation.
Regardless of her title, she made an impact on the Spiritualist community here in Rochester and deserves recognition.
A very brief introduction to Rev. Tillie Reynolds was mentioned in The Light of Truth (the same book that recorded information on Rev. Herrick): “Mrs. Reynolds is an inspirational lecturer and psychometrist. Her home is at 1637 sixth avenue, Troy N.Y. She is well known in the Eastern United States and seldom without engagement.”
For those that may be unfamiliar with the terms, “inspirational lecturer” implies a form of Mediumship, rather than just being eloquent, in more modern terms, Rev. Reynolds would channel her lectures as a Medium, being instructed from Spirit. Psychometry is the ability to give psychic readings through touch.
A Democrat and Chronicle article from May 16, 1931 that briefly honored the history of Spiritualism in Rochester and Plymouth Spiritualist Church mentions Rev. Reynolds “among well known workers” of the Church.
In the work History of Chautauqua County, New York and It's People, Rev Reynolds is mentioned as one of the "many spiritualists that have spoken from the Lily Dale rostrum." She is mentioned alongside other Pastors of Plymouth such as Austin, Wright, and Erwood.
The Spiritualist Manual of the General Assembly of Spiritualists states that Rev. Reynolds was one of the members of the board of directors of the Assembly, specifically as one of the signers confirming the name change of the New York State Association of Spiritualists, to the General Assembly of Spiritualists.
In the Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Convention of the NSA published in 1896, she is listed as a Spiritualist missionary to Texas.
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