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BOBO

Apr 15, 1835 Received by letter Betsy Ann Bobo.

Apr 23, 1836 Dismissed Sister Betsy Ann Bobo.

Oct 21, 1837 Agreed to send Br. M Robinson & Spencer Bobo to site
Br. negro Anthony to answer to charges against him for
endeavoring to preach without liberty of the church.

Apr 22, 1848 Received by confession of faith Sister Nancy Bobo.

Sep 20, 1848 Received by confession of faith Brethren Jeremiah Bobo,
Manly Bobo, Sisters Rebecca Bobo and Mary Bobo, also,
received by experience, Amy Ogles and Permelia C. Bobo.

Feb 23, 1849 In conference net - nothing done. J. C Bobo, Clerk protem.

Jun 23, 1849 Received by experience J. S. Bobo, Adjourned J. Greer, C. C.

Jul 01, 1849 Granted Letters of dismission to the following persons with
                     a view of Constituting themselves into a new church. J. C. Bobo,
                     J. S. Bobo, Mary Bobo, Rebecca Bobo, A. C. Bobo, Nancy
                     B. Bobo, Jeremiah Bobo, Manley Bobo, Sherwood Dukes,
                     Mary Dukes, Margaret Dukes, Harrison Baley, Margaret Baley,
                     Susan D. Baley, Jesse Sparks, Mary Sparks, Otho Wilbanks.

Aug 23, 1850 Granted a letter of dismission to Sister Nancy Bobo.

Dec 21, 1850 Received by letter Br. J. C. Bobo.

Jul 26, 1856 Delegated Br. I. P. Murphy, J. Greer, and James Hay to the
Bethel association and J. W. Murphy and J. C. Bobo alternates...

May ??, 1858 Appointed Br. George Harlin to wait on Jim Murphy and
report at our next... J. C. Bobo, Ck. Protem.

Aug 07, 1858 Delegated I. P. Murphy, J. Greer, and J. C. Bobo to meet the
Bethel Association & J. Greer to prepare a letter for the same.

Jul 23, 1859 Delegated Br. J. Greer, Wm J Sparks, J. C. Bobo to the
Bethel Association and also Byrum Sparks in case of failure.
J. Greer, Ck. Adjourned. White, Mod.

Mar 24, 1860 It was moved and seconded that Br. J. C. Bobo be authorized
                     to act as clerk protem, until we lean whether or not Br. J. Greer
                     will resume the office with us as clerk again from his disease and
                     that Br. Bobo be authorized to get of Br. Greer the church book.

Mar 24, 1860 Br. C. Gibbs report that he had received on a subscription
                     list to aid in repairing this house Twenty four dollars and that
                     he had paid twenty one dollars and fifteen cents for shingles for
                     the same purpose/ (i.e.) for repairing, leaving the balance of what
                     he had collected of two dollars and eighty cents, which balance
                     the church decided to vote to give brother ____ for hauling and
                    other service rendered toward the improvement of this house.

                         Br. Bobo moved that there be a committee of three be appointed to
                    superintend the repairing and they be authorized to sell the brick of
                    the gable ends, Which are to be taken down and that this committee
                    be empowered to make some suitable contract with some person
                    or persons to do the work. This was voted upon and was unanimously
                    carried, the committee is to consist of Br. J. Bobo, G. Harlin, and
                    B. Sparks.

                         It was moved and seconded that we elect two deacons for the use
                    of this church by balloting. It resulted in the choice of Br. W. J.
                    Sparks, J. C. Bobo, who agreed to serve to the best of their ability.

Apr 22, 1860 Appointed J. C. Bobo our regular recording clerk and brother
J. Jones regular Treasurer.

Jul ??, 1860 Delegated to the Bethel Association our Br. J. C. Bobo, George
Harland, I. P. Murphy ad as alternate W. J. Sparks and
Churchill Gibbs to represent us at its session.

Jul 21, 1860 The church proceeded as before resolved to set apart the two
                   candidates to the office of deacon. The introductory sermon
                   was delivered by Elder J. White and after which the Presbytery
                   was organized of the following brethren viz: ministers from

                   New Prospect Elder John Gibbs
                   Corrinth           Elder William F. Lee
                   Philadelphia      Elder J. C. White (supply)
                   Liberty             Elder G. W. Picket

                   Deacons:
                   Union Church   James Lancaster
                                          Cipryan Purette

                   The church then presented the candidates and being examined in
                   due form after that they were then set apart according to the pres-
                   cription of the Bible: and then received a solemn charged; the
                   ordination was the considered complete.

Aug 27, 1860 Appointed Br. J. C. Bobo our regular treasurer. I . C. Bobo, C. C.

Jul 26, 1861 Delegated Brethren J. C. Bobo, George Harland, W. J.
Sparks and as alternate B. Sparks to represent us at the
next session of the Bethel Association.

Jul 26, 1862 Elected J. C. Bobo, George Harland, I. P. Murphy and in
case of failure alternate W. J. Sparks to represent us in the next
session of the association.

Jul 27, 1862 The church proceeded to the ordination of Br. George
Harland after organizing the undersigned presbytery.

                    Minister: Congaree Church Elder W. D. Beverly
                                  Pacolet Church     Elder J. G. Kendrick
                                  New Prospect       Elder J. Gibbs

                   Deacons: New Prospect        Jesse Sparks
                                  Padgetts Creek      W. W. Bobo & W. M. Robinson

                   With the deaconship of the church
                                                               W. J. Sparks, J. C. Bobo.
                                   J. C. Bobo, Sec. W. D. Beverly, Chairman

Jun 27, 1863 appointed committee to investigate the report concerning Br.
J. C. Bobo viz: W. T. Sparks, George Harland, and C. Gibbs
who are to report at the next. J. C. Bobo, Ck. J. G. Carter, Mod.

Jul 25, 1863 Delegated our beloved Brethren George Harlan, Churchill Gibbs,
J. C. Bobo and as alternate W. J. Sparks to the Bethel Association...

Aug 14, 1863 Br J. C. Bobo which report was received and adopted which
                     reads as follows viz: We your committee leave to report that from
                     a thorough examination of all the papers and evidence that we can
                     arrive at; that we can not find brother J. C. Bobo guilty of the
                     charge aledged to him. Ulyses Williams, Chariman.

Jul 23, 1864 Delegated Br. G. Harland, Jesse J. Gwin, J. C. Bobo to the
Bethel Association as alternate Br. W. J. Sparks.

Appointed Br. J. C. Bobo to write out a sketch of the life of
Br. John F. Sparks who died in the service of his country.

Jul 22, 1865 In Conference met--after Divine Services by Elder W. Drummond
                    and J. G. Kendrick. Delegated Br. J. J. Gwin, G. Harland and
                    I . P. Murphy to the Bethel Association and as alternates J. C.
                    Bobo & W. J. Sparks & appointed Br. Bobo to prepare a letter...

                    Received a request from Union Church asking for the Eldership
                    of this church to aid her in ordination of a Deacon. The church
                    sent Br. W. J. Sparks, George Harland, and J. C. Bobo.

GIBBS

Jul 22, 1820 Received Priscilla Gibbs, John Murrell by Experience.

Jun 25, 1831 Dismissed Br. Joe Gibbs by letter.

Oct 31, 1831 Received Br. Joe Gibbs by letter.

Aug 25, 1832 Aug 25, 1832 Received following persons by experience-- Mitchell O. Sparks,
John Gibbs, Sarah Greer, Russia White, Nelly Gibbs, Anna
White, Elias White, Priscilla Browning.

Oct 09, 1832 Received Churchel Gibbs & wife Sarah, Avry Little,
Clemmens Howard and Anna Greer.

Feb 23, 1833 Received Susan Gibbs by letter.

Jul 27, 1833 ...petition from Padgett Creek for help and granted help via
Caleb Greer, Wm Gregory, B. Holcomb, and John Gibbs.

Feb 22, 1834 Dismissed Nelly Norman formerly Gibbs by Letter.

Aug 22, 1835 Delegated Brethren Jason Greer, Wm Gregory and in case
of failure John Gibbs to represent us in the next association.

Aug 30, 1835 Received by experience Mary Gibbs.

Dec 26, 1835 Appointed a committee of the following Br. J.C. Kitchen,
M. Sparks, E. White, J. Gibbs and I. P. Murphy to look
into the affairs of an old subscription.

Feb 27, 1836 Dismissed Sister Mary Gibbs.

Mar 26, 1836 ...to the nomination of Brethren J. W. Hay and John Gibbs
                    to the office of deacon the church nominated Brethren Elias White,
                    Mitchell Sparks, and Munroe Robinson and Henry Garrett also
                    concluded to converse freely with the above named persons on the
                    subject above suggested and out of the number to select one (by the
                    Assistance of our Redeemer) to be set apart to the office of Deacon.

Apr 23, 1836 Appointed a committee of the following brethren (i.e.) J. Greer,
                    J. Gibbs, H. Garrett, E. White and Hyram Murphy to examine
                    into the expediency of having a Rock blown or blasted which
                    overhangs & obstructs the Spring-- & to report at next meeting.

Jul 23, 1836 Appointed a committed to the following Brethren: James Hay,
                    Monroe Robinson, Elias White, John Gibbs, and Wm Gregory
                    to pitch a plan to fence the Graveyard, build a stand and to
                    superintend the same and to report tomorrow.

Aug 26, 1837 Delegated Brethren Jason Greer & Wm Gregory to the
association and Brother John Gibbs in case of failure.

Mar 24, 1838 Appointed Br. White & J. Gibbs to labor with Br. Anthony...

Aug 25, 1838 Delegated Br. J. Greer, W. Gregory to Bethel Association,
and in case of failure Brother John Gibbs.

Oct 27, 1838 Received a letter from Union Church requesting help to settle
                     a difficulty there existing between Brother C. Gibbs and S. Hays--
                     the request was granted and appointed Br. J. Greer and H. Murphy
                     to join them at their meeting and to aid in settling said difficulty.

Nov 24, 1838 Received report of a committee on Graveyard with an offer
of Brother C. Gibbs of $13.60.

Jan 26, 1839 Appointed a committee of the following Brethren J. Gibbs, J. Hay,
H.B. Murphy to project & superintend the repairing of the church
yard and to appoint a day on which they may have a public working.

May 25, 1839 Received a request from Upper Fairforest asking help to settle
                     a difficulty between Brethren Roundtree and Palmer. The request
                     was granted and we sent Brethren John Gibbs, James Hay,
                     Wm Gregory, Jason Greer, and Hyram Murphy.

Aug 24, 1839 Brother Churchill Gibbs came forward and made an
                     acknowledgement in which he states he has been exceedingly
                     wrong and begs that the Church bear with him till the next meeting,
                     in consequence the church appointed a committee of Br. J. Greer,
                     J. Hay, W. Gregory to aid the parties in reconciliation.

Oct 26, 1839 Heard the acknowledgement of Br. Robinson and Gibbs
which gave general satisfaction to the church therefore, they
were both restored to fellowship again...

Jun 27, 1840 ...agreed that Br. Greer drew a subscription (payable in Dec. next)
                    for the purpose of recovering our meeting house and that Brethren
                    Gregory, White and Gibbs and H. B. Murphy, and James Hay
                    appointed to hold subscription and superintend the said work.

Jul 25, 1840 Delegated Br, Gregory, Greer to Assoc, John Gibbs in case of failure.

Apr 02, 1841 Agreed to let the covering of the half of the meeting house
our tomorrow to the lowest bidder.

Apr 25, 1841 Br. C Gibbs agreed to perform the above specified work for
the sum of eight dollars paid in two months.

Jul 24, 1841 Delegated Br. J. Greer, Wm Gregory to Bethel Association
and in case of failure John Gibbs and James Hay...

Mar 24, 1842 Elected by ballot Brethren H. B. Murphy and John Gibbs
                     to the office of Deacon and suspended any further proceeding
                     on the matter for brethren elected to consider the matter and to
                     give a final answer at our next meeting.

Apr 23, 1842 Brethren H. B. Murphy & John Gibbs came forward and
                     agreed to serve the church as Deacons. We then agreed to send
                     for help in order that their ordination shall take place the Saturday
                     before the 4th Sunday in June...

Jun 25, 1842 Took up case of our deacons, no help being present agreed to
                     send same viz; Elder Walker, Kindricks and John Jeter, postponed
                     the ordination till Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July conference...

                          Received letter from Padgett Creek asking an explanation of our
                     object in receiving some person under our watch-care whom they
                     had excluded. We agreed to write for that purpose appointed the
                     following committee to write via; J. Greer, John Gibbs, I. P. Murphy,
                     E. White, and M. Robinson also appointed J. Greer, I. P. Murphy
                     and John Gibbs to bear it fourth.

Jul 22, 1842 Delegated Br. J Greer, John Gibbs and in case of failure H B
Murphy & I P Murphy, Br. J Greer to write letter to the association.

Jul 23, 1842 The Brethren Elders W. Walker, D. Duncan, and J. Kindricks
                    by request attended and organized a presbytery to proceed to the
                    ordination of our brethren John Gibbs and Hyram B. Murphy
                    as Deacons.

Jul 22, 1843 Delegated Br. J. Greer & J. Gibbs to the Bethel Association and
in case of failure Br. I. P. Murphy & James Hay. Also appointed
J. Greer to write to said body and request Br. I. P. Murphy assist him.

Aug 24, 1844 Agreed to pay Br. John Gibbs seven dollars for 2000 shingles
that was put on the shed.

Jul 25, 1845 Delegated I. P. Murphy & J Greer to the Bethel Association in case
of failure Br. J. Gibbs & J. Hay & Br. I. P. Murphy to write
John Calhoun Russell.

Jul 24, 1847 Delegated Br. J. Greer, I. P. Murphy & James Hay to the
Bethel Association & Br. J. Gibbs alternate...

Jul 22, 1848 Delegated Brother I. P. Murphy, J. Hay to the Bethel Association,
                     and in case of failure Brother J. Gibbs, H. B. Murphy and Greer
                     to prepare letter with instructions to invite the association to site with
                     us at her next meeting.

                    Collected the sun of $2.40 appointed Brother J. Gibbs and J. Hay,
                    J. Greer, & D. Holcomb a committee to examine our boundaries
                   of church land & report at our next meeting. Adjourned J. Greer, C.C.

Aug 25, 1848 Sister Mary Gibbs presented a letter of dismission...

Aug 25, 1848 Appointed Brother J. P. Murphy, J. Norman, J. Gibbs
a committee to arrange preaching through the present meeting.

May 25, 1849 Took up case of Sister Gibbs letter-- dropt the letter and
received her on confession of faith.

Dec 22, 1849 Received Sister Jane Gibbs by letter.

Jan 26, 1850 Appointed Brother J. Gibbs, H. B. Murphy and J. W. Murphy
to a committee to employ a suitable person to keep and sweep the
church at this place for one year. J. Greer, C. C.

Feb 23, 1850 The house committee report that they have given the case
of the House to Brother Robert Boatman and that he receive
one dollar and 50 cents for his years services.

Sep 19, 1850 Resolved that Brother John Gibbs be permitted to exercise
his gift as he may have liberty. J. Greer, C. C.

Oct 27, 1850 ...agreed that Br. Gibbs take up a subscription in favour of
our supply for the last years services.

Jul 02, 1851 Delegated Brethren J. Greer, I. P. Murphy and J. Gibbs to
Bethel Association and J. L. Norman their alternate--

Jul 24, 1852 Delegated Elder J. L. Norman and Br. J. Greer & I. P. Murphy,
and in case of failure Elder C. C. Vaughn & J. Gibbs & Appointed
J. Greer to prepare a letter [to the association].

Jul 21, 1853 Delegated Br. J Greer, J Gibbs, & I. P. Murphy to the
Bethel Association and in case of failure J. L. Norman...

Oct 22, 1853 Br. C. Gibbs came forward and stated he had been far our
                    of the way by getting in a great passion and using hard and
                    unbecoming language with a disposition to fight, and asked
                    the church to forgive him, which was according done.

Nov 26, 1853 Resolved that the keeping of the house be given to Br.
                     John Gibbs in the same way and for the same compensation
                     as was received by Br. Boatman, $3.00. J. Greer, C. C.
                     Adjourned. Norman, Mod.

Jul 21, 1854 Delegated Br. I. P. Murphy, J. Greer, J. Gibbs and in case
of failure Br. C. C. Vaughn and James Hay to the Bethel Association.

Oct 24, 1854 Received by experience Mary Gibbs.

Nov 25, 1854 Keeping of the house was given to Br. James Hay in place
of Br. J. Gibbs for the same compensation say $3.00.

Jan 27, 1855 Br. C. Gibbs came forward and acknowledged that he had been far
out of the way by intoxication by craved the forgiveness of the
church which was accordingly done & he was restored to fellowship.

Jun 23, 1855 Appointed John Gibbs, James Hay, I. P. Murphy a committee
to report to our next what they conceived to be a proper expression
of the church, in relation to a reunion of the Bethel and Salem Association.

Jun 24, 1855 Received by letter a coloured woman, Hannah (Gibbs).

Mar 22, 1856 Agreed to let the keeping of the house to Br. J. Gibbs till the
end of the year which he agreed to do gratuously. J. Greer, Ck:

May 24, 1856 Delegated C. C. Vaughn, J. Gibbs and I. P. Murphy, J. Greer,
                      and James Hay to the convention to be held at Cool Branch
                      Church said delegates to draft a letter to said convention to be
                      approved or disapproved by this church.

Oct 25, 1856 Appointed James Hay, John Gibbs and H. G. Holcomb, a
                     committee to superintend the building of the Brick Pool and
                     dressing house.

                          C. Gibbs came forward and acknowledged himself to have
                     been far out of the way in being provoked into a violent passion
                     and saying harsh words, after considerable discussion on the
                     subject was agreed that the subject be postponed till next conference.

Nov 22, 1856 Resolved that Br. J. W. Murphy and G. Harlan headed
to the committee on building the Brick Pool and that Br.
J. Gibbs be discharged from the said committee.

Dec 27, 1856 Case of Br. C. Gibbs he being present proceeded to give the
church satisfaction and was restored to fellowship.

Mar 22, 1857 Dismissed Sister Jane Gibbs. J. Greer, Ck. Vaughn, Mod.

Nov 21, 1857 Appointed a committee of Br. John Gibbs, I. P. Murphy,
and George Harlin to suggest a plan of improvement to this
house & to report said plan with the probably cost at next meeting.

Dec 27, 1857 Granted letter of dismission to Elder C. C. Vaughn &
Brother John Gibbs.

Aug 27, 1859 Resolve that J. Gibbs, J. Greer, and any and all the
                     neighbors that see proper to assist, are at liberty to build
                     a school house as long, as the neighborhood sees proper
                     to do so provided they permit the church to use it on all
                     occasions when the school is not in session. J. Greer, Ck.

Jul ??, 1860 Delegated to the Bethel Association our Br. J. C. Bobo, George
Harland, I. P. Murphy ad as alternate W. J. Sparks and
Churchill Gibbs to represent us at its session.

Oct 27, 1860 Br C. Gibbs came forward and said that he had been out the
the way by being in a difficulty and begged to be excused the
church then acquitted him.

Oct ??, 1861 Received by letter Sister Ellen Gibbs.

Jul 27, 1862 The church proceeded to the ordination of Br. George
Harland after organizing the undersigned presbytery.

                    Minister: Congaree Church Elder W. D. Beverly
                                  Pacolet Church     Elder J. G. Kendrick
                                  New Prospect       Elder J. Gibbs

                   Deacons: New Prospect        Jesse Sparks
                                  Padgetts Creek      W. W. Bobo & W. M. Robinson

                   With the deaconship of the church
                                                               W. J. Sparks, J. C. Bobo.
                                   J. C. Bobo, Sec. W. D. Beverly, Chairman

Oct 25, 1862 Postponed the case of the defaulters, Bro. C. Gibbs,
                     I. P. Murphy, and sister Silvia R. Murphy until are next.

Nov 22, 1862 Br. C. Gibbs came forward and made acknowledgement
of his case--which was received unanimously.

Jul 25, 1863 Received by letter Laura Gibbs.

Jul 25, 1863 Delegated our beloved Brethren George Harlan, Churchill Gibbs,
J. C. Bobo and as alternate W. J. Sparks to the Bethel Association...

Jan 23, 1864 Called for the excuse of defaulters at conference meetings.
When Brother C. Gibbs made the excuse for his wife which
was granted--it being to attend to the Post Office.

Apr 01, 1866 Received Elder John Gibbs by letter dismissed from New Prospect
Church said church having ordained him to preach the Gospel.

Apr 22, 1866 Divine Services by Elder J. Gibbs and W. Drummond. J. J. Gwin,
C. C. W. Drummond, Mod.

Jul 21, 1866 Elected Br. J. J. Gwin, G. Harlin, W. Sparks delegates to
represent the church in the association. C. Gibbs in case of failure.

Apr 07, 1867 Appointed Brother John Gibbs Clerk.

Dismissed Sister Sarah C. Gibbs by letter.

C. Gibbs was excluded...

Nov 09, 1868 Sunday after prayer by the pastor J. Gibbs the church organized
for business. Made a call for supply for the next year resulted in
the choice again of William Brown unanimously.

Feb 26, 1870 We record the death of Br. Willis Tucker who died in 1869.
J. Gibbs, Mod. and Clerk.

Jan 21, 1871 Moved to call which resulted in favor of Rev. J. C. Russell.

                        Brother J. Gibbs asked for a letter of dismission which after
                   some discussion was agreed to lay over until next meeting.
                   S. B. Harlin, C. C. J. C. Russell, Mod.

Mar 25, 1871 Granted letters of dismission to Brother J. Gibbs.

Dec 22, 1871 Committee reported Sister Mary Gibbs wished the church to
bear with her a little longer, church agreed. Adjourned. SB Harlin CC.

Jun ??, 1875 Exercises by Br. Gibbs called Br. C. T. Scaife to commence
2nd Sabbath and in August and Saturday before.

Sep ??, 1875 There was seventeen who came forward and were received into
                     the church by experience. Namely:

                     A. Judson Gibbs, Gilmer Greer, F. B. Alexander, H. G.
                     Bailey, Jasper Wilburn, Margaret Wilburn, Victoria Wilburn,
                     Florence Sparks, Alice Sparks, Amanda Barnett, Cornelia
                     Barnett, Julia Holcomb, Emma Adams, Henrietta Adams,
                     Pauline Bailey, Medora Bailey, Emma Greer.

Sep ??, 1875 At the close of the meeting the church went into conference
                    and a motion prevailing that Brethren Judson Gibbs, Gilmer
                    Greer, and Jasper Wilburn be added to the names of the delegates
                    to the association. The clerk read the associational letter and the
                    same was adopted. Adjourned. S. B. Harlin, C. C. Scaife, Mod.

GREER

Nov 25, 1809 Received Polly Greer by experience.

Feb 24, 1810 In church conference the brethren were unanimous in becoming constituted
and appointed Brother Joshua Greer, William White to lay it before the
Padget Creek Church.

May 26, 1810 Be it remembered that on the 26 of May 1810 we subscribe being duly
                      and legally called by a body of people professing the Baptist religion, Standing
                      on Gospel Order known hereafter by the name of Lower Fairforest -- Agreebly
                      our call have duly examined Same People expressing their Faith, we have by
                      Authority of Jesus Christ set them apart, and on the constitution and of the
                      Bethel Association, giving and allowing the full and independent authority to
                      act within herself, as church properly organized, with ful power of Gospel
                      Discipline receive or Suspend agreebly to the Scripture Taking that for their
                      only Rule of Life and Practice praying that the great head of the church, Jesus
                      Christ may bless them in all of their laudable endeavors to promote his cause
                      on Earth. Thomas S. Greer, Thomas Ray, Jas. Cooper, Nathan
                      Langston, David Golightly.

Feb 23, 1811 Received a petition from Padget Creek church requesting Ministerial
                      assistance to assist in the ordination of Deacons- their request granted
                      & appointed Brethren Joshua Greer, Philip Holcomb, William White
                      to attend them.

Jul 27, 1811 ...Brother Joshua Greer -- came and acknowledged a fault of taking
too much spirituous liquor & ask forgiven & restor'd to his ministry.

Aug 24, 1811 Delegated Brother Philip Holcomb, Joshua Greer to represent us
before the association.

Nov ??, 1811 Received petition from Tinker Creek Church having Br. Joshua Greer
to attend them Monthly as their preacher. Their request granted.

Aug ??, 1812 Delegated Br. Philip Holcomb, Joshua Greer to the Association.

Apr 13, 1813 ...Complaint against Br. Joshua Greer for a report of intoxication.
                     Not settled. Appoints Thursday week to strive to Settle the matter.
                     Appointed Brother Joseph Tucker to request Brother Joseph Howard
                     of Tinker Creek to be with us on that day.

Jun 26, 1813 Agreed to wait with Br. Greer longer-- Also petitioned Padget Creek
and Upper Fairforest Churches for ministerial supplies.

Jul 24, 1813 Br. Joshua Greer came forward and gave satisfaction.

Oct 23, 1813 ...gave Brother Joshua Greer his Ministerial Gift.

Aug 07, 1814 Delegated Brethren William White, Caleb Greer to the Association.

May 27, 1815 also agreed to wait with Br. Joshua Greer.

Jun 24, 1815 The case of Br. J. Greer by his request still defer'd.

Jul ??, 1815 Excluded Br. Joshua Greer from fellowship.

Aug 16, 1815 Delegated Brethren Philip Holcomb & William White and in case
of failure Br. Caleb Greer to represent this body to the Association.

Jun 22, 1816 Agreed that Br. Caleb Greer purchase a Bible & Hymn Book...

Aug 21, 1819 Aug 21, 1819 Delegated Brother William White, Caleb Greer to
represent this body to the Bethel Association.

Oct 23, 1819 Received Levina Greer, Elizabeth Hart, by experience--

Sep ??, 1821 Complaint by Br. Caleb Greer against Sister Betsy Malone for
accusing him of malpractice in the execution of his office, no
satisfaction laid over.

Aug 22, 1829 Delegated Brethren Elijah Greer & William Gregory and in case of
failure, Br. Caleb Greer to the Bethel Association.

Jan 23, 1830 Appointed Br. Elijah Greer to act as clerk for the church.

Mar 27, 1830 ...by the absence of Br. Charles Bates negro and some unfavorable
reports appointed Brethren Thomas S. Greer, Caleb Greer and
William Gregory to attend out next meeting.

Aug 21, 1830 Delegated Brethren E. Greer, Samuel White, and in case of
failure Br. C. Greer, to represent us tot he Association.

Aug 27, 1831 Delegated Br. Wm Gregory, Elijah Greer and Caleb Greer
in case of failure to represent us to the association.

Jul 21, 1832 Martha Greer joined by experience.

Aug 25, 1832 Aug 25, 1832 Received following persons by experience-- Mitchell O. Sparks,
John Gibbs, Sarah Greer, Russia White, Nelly Gibbs, Anna
White, Elias White, Priscilla Browning.

Oct 09, 1832 Received Churchel Gibbs & wife Sarah, Avry Little,
Clemmens Howard and Anna Greer.

Oct 27, 1832 Received by experience Jason Greer.

Dec 22, 1832 Received by experience Susan Greer.

Dec 23, 1832 Received by experience Caleb Greer's Dicey, Thomas Greer's Willis.

Jul 27, 1833 ...petition from Padgett Creek for help and granted help via
Caleb Greer, Wm Gregory, B. Holcomb, and John Gibbs.

Aug 24, 1833 Appointed Br. B. Holcomb & Wm Gregory delegates to the next
Association. Br. Caleb Greer in case of failure, and Brother
Jason Greer to write the association letter.

Jan 25, 1834 Nominated Br. J. Greer, J. Hay, J. Gibbs, C. Greer, B. Holcomb a
committee to attend to the repairing our seats & building galleries.

Oct 25, 1834 Received Spencer Greer by experience.

Oct 25, 1834 Appointed Br. Jason Greer, Treasurer to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the death of our beloved Brother Caleb Greer, decd.

                    Appointed following Brethren, J. Hay, Spencer Greer, C. Thurber,
                    W. Gregory and B. Holcomb a committee to examine into the affairs
                    of treasury and turn over to the present Treasurer.

Jul 27, 1835 Received by experience Polly Greer.

Aug 22, 1835 Received by experience Nancy Asbiller Greer, Jesse Greer.

Aug 22, 1835 Delegated Brethren Jason Greer, Wm Gregory and in case
of failure John Gibbs to represent us in the next association.

Sep 06, 1835 Took up the cause of Br. Holcomb against Sister Negro Barbary
                     and referred to a committee of the following Br. (i.e.) W. Gregory,
                     J. Greer, C. Howard, J.C. Kitchens, E. White, M. Sparks, &
                     Jesse Greer. Who succeeded in settling the matter satisfactory
                     to both parties.

Aug 26, 1836 Delegated Br. Jason Greer & Wm Gregory to the Bethel Assoc.

Aug 27, 1836 ...and after forming a Presbytery of the following Brethren:
                     Rev. T.S. Greer, H. McDougal, T. Ray, C. Woodruff, &
                     A. Ray proceeded to the ordination of Brother Henry Garrett
                     to & set him apart to the office of Deacon.

Oct 22, 1836 Granted Sister Susan Greer a certificate or letter of dismission.

Jan 21, 1837 Dismissed Sister Rachel Greer, Brother Jesse Greer
and Polly Greer his wife--

Apr 22, 1837 In conference met & after prayer by T. S. Greer adjourned.

Jun 24, 1837 Received by letter Nancy Greer.

Aug 26, 1837 Delegated Brethren Jason Greer & Wm Gregory to the
association and Brother John Gibbs in case of failure.

Mar 24, 1838 Granted letters of dismission to Sisters Susan R. Greer.

Aug 25, 1838 Delegated Br. J. Greer, W. Gregory to Bethel Association,
and in case of failure Brother John Gibbs.

Oct 27, 1838 Received a letter from Union Church requesting help to settle
                     a difficulty there existing between Brother C. Gibbs and S. Hays--
                     the request was granted and appointed Br. J. Greer and H. Murphy
                     to join them at their meeting and to aid in settling said difficulty.

Dec 22, 1838 Dismissed Sister Sarah M. Greer.

Feb 23, 1839 Granted letters of dismission to Brother Spencer Greer.

May 25, 1839 Received a request from Upper Fairforest asking help to settle
                     a difficulty between Brethren Roundtree and Palmer. The request
                     was granted and we sent Brethren John Gibbs, James Hay,
                     Wm Gregory, Jason Greer, and Hyram Murphy.

Aug 24, 1839 Delegated Br. W.Gregory & Jason Greer to Bethel Association...

Sep 21, 1839 Dismissed Sister Susan R. Greer by letter.

Jun 27, 1840 ...agreed that Br. Greer drew a subscription (payable in Dec. next)
                    for the purpose of recovering our meeting house and that Brethren
                    Gregory, White and Gibbs and H. B. Murphy, and James Hay
                    appointed to hold subscription and superintend the said work.

Jul 25, 1840 Heard & acknowledged of our old Brother Joshua Greer
which was unanimously received and he was restored to
fellowship after an absence of 25 years.

Jul 25, 1840 Delegated Br, Gregory, Greer to Assoc, John Gibbs in case of failure.

Jan 23, 1841 In conference met--Brother Roberts preached. Request from
Padgett Creek Church requesting help in a difficulty and we sent
Brethren Joshua Greer, E. White and H. B. Murphy.

Jul 24, 1841 Delegated Br. J. Greer, Wm Gregory to Bethel Association
and in case of failure John Gibbs and James Hay...

Jun 25, 1842 Received letter from Padgett Creek asking an explanation of our
                     object in receiving some person under our watch-care whom they
                     had excluded. We agreed to write for that purpose appointed the
                     following committee to write via; J. Greer, John Gibbs, I. P. Murphy,
                     E. White, and M. Robinson also appointed J. Greer, I. P. Murphy
                     and John Gibbs to bear it fourth.

Jul 22, 1842 Took up the case of the gift of Brother Joshua Greer,
                    but suspended it till tomorrow.

                         Delegated Br. J Greer, John Gibbs and in case of failure H B
                    Murphy & I P Murphy, Br. J Greer to write letter to the association.

Jul 23, 1842 Took up the case of Br. Joshua Greer and decided that he
exercise his gifts in prayer and exhortation and preaching.

Jul 22, 1843 Delegated Br. J. Greer & J. Gibbs to the Bethel Association and
in case of failure Br. I. P. Murphy & James Hay. Also appointed
J. Greer to write to said body and request Br. I. P. Murphy assist him.

Jul 25, 1845 Requested Br. J Greer to write to the Catawba Church concerning
                    a colored man Whyat.

                        Delegated I. P. Murphy & J Greer to the Bethel Association in case
                   of failure Br. J. Gibbs & J. Hay & Br. I. P. Murphy to write
                   John Calhoun Russell.

Jul 24, 1847 Delegated Br. J. Greer, I. P. Murphy & James Hay to the
Bethel Association & Br. J. Gibbs alternate...

Jul 22, 1848 Delegated Brother I. P. Murphy, J. Hay to the Bethel Association,
                     and in case of failure Brother J. Gibbs, H. B. Murphy and Greer
                     to prepare letter with instructions to invite the association to site with
                     us at her next meeting.

                    Collected the sun of $2.40 appointed Brother J. Gibbs and J. Hay,
                    J. Greer, & D. Holcomb a committee to examine our boundaries
                   of church land & report at our next meeting. Adjourned J. Greer, C.C.

Aug 31, 1848 Received by experience James Greer, George Harlin,
Sister Jane Howard, Julia Murphy, Susan Murphy, Malissa
Harlin, Susan Smith, Milly Sanders, Margaret Bailey.

Oct 20, 1848 Appointed Br. Greer to draw a subscription to be presented
tomorrow for a special pulpit supply. Unanimously called Elder
Owings to supply this church the ensuing year.

Oct 21, 1848 Granted letter of dismission to Brother James Greer.

May 26, 1849 Restored Sarah M. Greer.

Jan 26, 1850 Appointed Brother J. Gibbs, H. B. Murphy and J. W. Murphy
to a committee to employ a suitable person to keep and sweep the
church at this place for one year. J. Greer, C. C.

Mar 27, 1850 Granted Letter of dismission to Sister Sarah M. Greer.

Jul 02, 1851 Delegated Brethren J. Greer, I. P. Murphy and J. Gibbs to
Bethel Association and J. L. Norman their alternate--

Jul 24, 1852 Delegated Elder J. L. Norman and Br. J. Greer & I. P. Murphy,
and in case of failure Elder C. C. Vaughn & J. Gibbs & Appointed
J. Greer to prepare a letter [to the association].

Jul 21, 1853 Delegated Br. J Greer, J Gibbs, & I. P. Murphy to the
Bethel Association and in case of failure J. L. Norman...

Jul 21, 1854 Delegated Br. I. P. Murphy, J. Greer, J. Gibbs and in case
of failure Br. C. C. Vaughn and James Hay to the Bethel Association.

Jul 21, 1855 Delegated Br. I. P. Murphy, J. Greer, James Hay to the Bethel
                    Association and J. W. Murphy in case of failure, J. Greer to
                    prepare a letter for the association, also agreed to send $2.50 for
                    minutes. J. Greer, Ck. Adjourned. D. Scruggs, Yod.

                    Appointed Br. Greer to answer a letter of Rev. G. C. Grimes
                    tending a special invitation to attend our protracted meeting
                    commencing on Friday before the 4th Sunday in August next.

Aug 29, 1855 Received by experience Mary Jane Greer.

May 24, 1856 Delegated C. C. Vaughn, J. Gibbs and I. P. Murphy, J. Greer,
                      and James Hay to the convention to be held at Cool Branch
                      Church said delegates to draft a letter to said convention to be
                      approved or disapproved by this church.

Jul 26, 1856 Delegated Br. I. P. Murphy, J. Greer, and James Hay to the
Bethel association and J. W. Murphy and J. C. Bobo alternates...

Aug 28, 1856 Received the following persons by experience; Unity Lawson,
Peggy Lawson, Lucinda Tucker, Betsy Tucker, Nevil Howard,
Jane Sanders, Elizabeth Sparks, Sarah Holcomb, Jane Greer.

Jul 25, 1857 Delegated Br. I. P. Murphy, J. Greer, & James Hay to the
Bethel Association, & J. W. Murphy their alternate.

Aug 07, 1858 Delegated I. P. Murphy, J. Greer, and J. C. Bobo to meet the
Bethel Association & J. Greer to prepare a letter for the same.

Jul 23, 1859 Delegated Br. J. Greer, Wm J Sparks, J. C. Bobo to the
Bethel Association and also Byrum Sparks in case of failure.
J. Greer, Ck. Adjourned. White, Mod.

Aug 27, 1859 Resolve that J. Gibbs, J. Greer, and any and all the
                     neighbors that see proper to assist, are at liberty to build
                     a school house as long, as the neighborhood sees proper
                     to do so provided they permit the church to use it on all
                     occasions when the school is not in session. J. Greer, Ck.

Mar 24, 1860 It was moved and seconded that Br. J. C. Bobo be authorized
                     to act as clerk protem, until we lean whether or not Br. J. Greer
                     will resume the office with us as clerk again from his disease and
                     that Br. Bobo be authorized to get of Br. Greer the church book.

Jul 24, 1860 Received by experience Nancy Greer. J. C. Bobo, Ck.

Aug 27, 1860 Baptized Sister Nancy Greer.

Sep 01, 1868 Received by experience Miss Greer.

Sep 04, 1870 Received by experience: namely, Columbus Bennett, E. G. Park,
                     Pink Briggs, Benj. Greer, G. William, Madella Holcomb, Jane
                     Greer, Bettie Adams, Millie Ann Adams, Mary Sanders, Susan
                     Ogles. The meeting closed. S. B. Harlin, C. C. -- JC Russell, Mod.

Dec 05, 1870 Received Brother Jeff Greer and wife Fannie by letter.

Mar 25, 1871 Appointed B. G. Greer Treasurer in place of Br. Williams.

                          Appointed a committee of Brethren, Namely B. G. Greer and
                     B. S. Sparks to visit sister Susan Ogles to ascertain her situation
                          and if in their Judgment she is suffering for the want of sustenance
                     to relieve them at once and the church will compensate them at the
                     next meeting.

Jul ??, 1873 Appointed a committee to look into the church and see what
                    repairs was needed and also to attend to the work. The committee
                   consisted of the following Brethren: I. P. Murphy, B. Sparks,
                   S. B. Harlin, B. G. Greer and Robert Greer, and Sanford
                   Wilburn added to committee. Conference adjourned. S. B. Harlin,
                   C. C. -- Gwin, Mod.

Aug ??, 1873 Received Br. Benjamin Greer by experience.

                          Elected Delegates to the Association Br. B. G. Greer, Barrum
                     Sparks, S. B. Harlin, I. P. Murphy, Alternate.

Aug ??, 1875 Sister Mattie Greer and Elizabeth Greer presented letters
from the New Bethel Church and were received into fellowship.

Sep ??, 1875 There was seventeen who came forward and were received into
                     the church by experience. Namely:

                     A. Judson Gibbs, Gilmer Greer, F. B. Alexander, H. G.
                     Bailey, Jasper Wilburn, Margaret Wilburn, Victoria Wilburn,
                     Florence Sparks, Alice Sparks, Amanda Barnett, Cornelia
                     Barnett, Julia Holcomb, Emma Adams, Henrietta Adams,
                     Pauline Bailey, Medora Bailey, Emma Greer.

Sep ??, 1875 At the close of the meeting the church went into conference
                    and a motion prevailing that Brethren Judson Gibbs, Gilmer
                    Greer, and Jasper Wilburn be added to the names of the delegates
                    to the association. The clerk read the associational letter and the
                    same was adopted. Adjourned. S. B. Harlin, C. C. Scaife, Mod.

HARLAN

Aug 22, 1829 John Harlan restored to fellowship.

Jun 23, 1830 Entered a charge against Br. John Harlan-- laid over...

Jul ??, 1830 ...charges brought to light against Edith Harlan, excluded her
for living disorderly life.

Aug 21, 1830 ...took up case of John Harlan & excluded him from society.

Oct 25, 1830 Excluded Harlan's Caroline for disorderly conduct.

Jul 23, 1831 ...by the absence of Basset Woodson from meeting agreed that
Br. Aaron Harland cite him to attend the first Sunday in August.

Oct 28, 1832 Received by experience Julia Harlan.

Dec 25, 1832 Met & Restored Sister Ede (Aaron Harlan's)

Jul 26, 1834 Nominated Br. Jas Woodson to cite Br. Harlin to attend
conference meeting to account for disorderly conduct.

Aug 23, 1834 Excluded Br. Harlin after an investigation.

Oct 25, 1834 Granted letter of dismission to Charlotte Harlin.

Oct 26, 1834 Dismissed our Sister Julia (Harlin) Melton.

Dec 22, 1838 Request of the church in Tennessee restored a colored
man John (Harlin) and granted him a letter.

Oct 23, 1841 Request of New Hope Church, we restored Negro John (Harlin)
and Philip (Bryant) and granted them letters of dismission.

Feb 24, 1844 Received Brother Samuel Harlin by letter.

Oct 24, 1846 Granted letters of dismission to Brother Elias White and
Ann White his wife and Samuel Harlin.

Aug 31, 1848 Received by experience James Greer, George Harlin,
Sister Jane Howard, Julia Murphy, Susan Murphy, Malissa
Harlin, Susan Smith, Milly Sanders, Margaret Bailey.

May 27, 1854 Br. G. Harlin to request Br. F. Rogers to attend our next meeting...

Nov 22, 1856 Resolved that Br. J. W. Murphy and G. Harlan headed
to the committee on building the Brick Pool and that Br.
J. Gibbs be discharged from the said committee.

Nov 21, 1857 Appointed a committee of Br. John Gibbs, I. P. Murphy,
and George Harlin to suggest a plan of improvement to this
house & to report said plan with the probably cost at next meeting.

May ??, 1858 Appointed Br. George Harlin to wait on Jim Murphy and
report at our next... J. C. Bobo, Ck. Protem.

Mar 24, 1860 Br. C. Gibbs report that he had received on a subscription
                     list to aid in repairing this house Twenty four dollars and that
                     he had paid twenty one dollars and fifteen cents for shingles for
                     the same purpose/ (i.e.) for repairing, leaving the balance of what
                     he had collected of two dollars and eighty cents, which balance
                     the church decided to vote to give brother ____ for hauling and
                    other service rendered toward the improvement of this house.

                         Br. Bobo moved that there be a committee of three be appointed to
                    superintend the repairing and they be authorized to sell the brick of
                    the gable ends, Which are to be taken down and that this committee
                    be empowered to make some suitable contract with some person
                    or persons to do the work. This was voted upon and was unanimously
                    carried, the committee is to consist of Br. J. Bobo, G. Harlin, and
                    B. Sparks.

Jul ??, 1860 Delegated to the Bethel Association our Br. J. C. Bobo, George
Harland, I. P. Murphy ad as alternate W. J. Sparks and
Churchill Gibbs to represent us at its session.

Jul 26, 1861 Delegated Brethren J. C. Bobo, George Harland, W. J.
Sparks and as alternate B. Sparks to represent us at the
next session of the Bethel Association.

Jun 21, 1862 Unanimously elected Br. George Harland to serve as Deacon
of the church.

Jul 26, 1862 Elected J. C. Bobo, George Harland, I. P. Murphy and in
case of failure alternate W. J. Sparks to represent us in the next
session of the association.

Jul 27, 1862 The church proceeded to the ordination of Br. George
Harland after organizing the undersigned presbytery.

                    Minister: Congaree Church Elder W. D. Beverly
                                  Pacolet Church     Elder J. G. Kendrick
                                  New Prospect       Elder J. Gibbs

                   Deacons: New Prospect        Jesse Sparks
                                  Padgetts Creek      W. W. Bobo & W. M. Robinson

                   With the deaconship of the church
                                                               W. J. Sparks, J. C. Bobo.
                                   J. C. Bobo, Sec. W. D. Beverly, Chairman

Jul 25, 1863 Delegated our beloved Brethren George Harlan, Churchill Gibbs,
J. C. Bobo and as alternate W. J. Sparks to the Bethel Association...

Jul 23, 1864 Delegated Br. G. Harland, Jesse J. Gwin, J. C. Bobo to the
Bethel Association as alternate Br. W. J. Sparks.

Jul 22, 1865 In Conference met--after Divine Services by Elder W. Drummond
                    and J. G. Kendrick. Delegated Br. J. J. Gwin, G. Harland and
                    I . P. Murphy to the Bethel Association and as alternates J. C.
                    Bobo & W. J. Sparks & appointed Br. Bobo to prepare a letter...

                    Received a request from Union Church asking for the Eldership
                    of this church to aid her in ordination of a Deacon. The church
                    sent Br. W. J. Sparks, George Harland, and J. C. Bobo.

Jul 21, 1866 Elected Br. J. J. Gwin, G. Harlin, W. Sparks delegates to
represent the church in the association. C. Gibbs in case of failure.

Jul 29, 1867 Elected George Harlin and Bryan Sparks as delegates to the
Bethel Association & I P Murphy & Wm Sparks in case of failure.

Aug 29, 1868 After preaching by Br. Brown. Delegated to the association
the following brethren: George Harlin, William Sparks, Bryan
Sparks alternate I. P. Murphy.

Aug 31, 1868 Received by experience Miss Amanda Harlin.

Jun ??, 1870 Received by letter Samuel Harlin and wife Mira by letter from Putman.

Sep 04, 1870 I hereby hand over to S. Harlin our church book as badly
                     kept for him to enroll all names of the other members and
                     also he and the committee B. Greer, and W. Williams to record
                     the proceeding of the ten days meeting to close today.
                     John Gibbs, C. C. Pro tem.

Sep 04, 1870 Went into the Election of delegates to meet the Bethel
Association which resulted in the election of Br. Gordon
Williams, William Gibson, and S. B. Harlin.

                          Received by experience: namely, Columbus Bennett, E. G. Park,
                     Pink Briggs, Benj. Greer, G. William, Madella Holcomb, Jane
                     Greer, Bettie Adams, Millie Ann Adams, Mary Sanders, Susan
                     Ogles. The meeting closed. S. B. Harlin, C. C. -- JC Russell, Mod.

Sep 22, 1871 Delegates to the Association B Gibson, Barrum Sparks, SB Harlin.

Jul ??, 1873 Appointed a committee to look into the church and see what
                    repairs was needed and also to attend to the work. The committee
                   consisted of the following Brethren: I. P. Murphy, B. Sparks,
                   S. B. Harlin, B. G. Greer and Robert Greer, and Sanford
                   Wilburn added to committee. Conference adjourned. S. B. Harlin,
                   C. C. -- Gwin, Mod.

Aug ??, 1873 Elected Delegates to the Association Br. B. G. Greer, Barrum
Sparks, S. B. Harlin, I. P. Murphy, Alternate.

Aug ??, 1874 Elected delegates to the association. Br. Geo. Harlin,
I. P. Murphy, and William Sparks, S. B. Harlin, Alternate.
The clerk to write the association letter.

Aug ??, 1875 Elected delegates which resulted in the choice of Br. G. Kirby,
B. Sparks, and S. B. Harlin, Alternates, James Bennett. S. B. Harlin,
C. C. C. T. Scaife, Mod.

MURPHY

Aug 22, 1818 Received Isaac P. Murphy by experience--

May 27, 1820 Received Murphy's negroe Beack by experience.

Feb 22, 1823 Dismissed Sister Polly Harris and Edith Murphy to join
another church more convenient.

Apr 21, 1832 Appointed Isaac P. Murphy Clerk.

Jun 23, 1832 Granted out beloved sister Charlotte Murphy letter of dismission.

Feb 24, 1833 Received by experience Sally (Bird Murphy's).

Apr 26, 1834 Nominated Br. Jason Greer clerk of the church to Supply in
place of Brother Murphy.

Jun 07, 1835 Received by experience Jim Murphy.

Dec 26, 1835 Appointed a committee of the following Br. J.C. Kitchen,
M. Sparks, E. White, J. Gibbs and I. P. Murphy to look
into the affairs of an old subscription.

Apr 23, 1836 Received Brother Hyram Murphy & Elizabeth his wife by letter.

                    Appointed a committee of the following brethren (i.e.) J. Greer,
                    J. Gibbs, H. Garrett, E. White and Hyram Murphy to examine
                    into the expediency of having a Rock blown or blasted which
                    overhangs & obstructs the Spring-- & to report at next meeting.

Jan 26, 1839 Appointed a committee of the following Brethren J. Gibbs, J. Hay,
H.B. Murphy to project & superintend the repairing of the church
yard and to appoint a day on which they may have a public working.

Jun 27, 1840 ...agreed that Br. Greer drew a subscription (payable in Dec. next)
                    for the purpose of recovering our meeting house and that Brethren
                    Gregory, White and Gibbs and H. B. Murphy, and James Hay
                    appointed to hold subscription and superintend the said work.

Nov 25, 1840 Appointed Br. H. B. Murphy to call on Elder T. Ray to inform
us when they as a church have failed to treat him as a minister.
Unanimously called Elder D. Duncan to supply us.

Jan 23, 1841 In conference met--Brother Roberts preached. Request from
Padgett Creek Church requesting help in a difficulty and we sent
Brethren Joshua Greer, E. White and H. B. Murphy.

Feb 26, 1842 Agreed to go into an election for Deacons at our next meeting,
Election of Brother H. B. Murphy singing clerk. Brother Bird
Murphy & wife solicited the church to take them under their watch care...

Mar 24, 1842 Elected by ballot Brethren H. B. Murphy and John Gibbs
                     to the office of Deacon and suspended any further proceeding
                     on the matter for brethren elected to consider the matter and to
                     give a final answer at our next meeting.

                          Unanimously agreed to take brother Bird Murphy and wife
                     under the watch care of the church.

Apr 23, 1842 Brethren H. B. Murphy & John Gibbs came forward and
                     agreed to serve the church as Deacons. We then agreed to send
                     for help in order that their ordination shall take place the Saturday
                     before the 4th Sunday in June...

Jun 25, 1842 Took up case of our deacons, no help being present agreed to
                     send same viz; Elder Walker, Kindricks and John Jeter, postponed
                     the ordination till Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July conference...

                          Received letter from Padgett Creek asking an explanation of our
                     object in receiving some person under our watch-care whom they
                     had excluded. We agreed to write for that purpose appointed the
                     following committee to write via; J. Greer, John Gibbs, I. P. Murphy,
                     E. White, and M. Robinson also appointed J. Greer, I. P. Murphy
                     and John Gibbs to bear it fourth.

Jul 22, 1842 Delegated Br. J Greer, John Gibbs and in case of failure H B
Murphy & I P Murphy, Br. J Greer to write letter to the association.

Jul 23, 1842 The Brethren Elders W. Walker, D. Duncan, and J. Kindricks
                    by request attended and organized a presbytery to proceed to the
                    ordination of our brethren John Gibbs and Hyram B. Murphy
                    as Deacons.

Jul 22, 1843 Delegated Br. J. Greer & J. Gibbs to the Bethel Association and
in case of failure Br. I. P. Murphy & James Hay. Also appointed
J. Greer to write to said body and request Br. I. P. Murphy assist him.

Dec 23, 1843 Br. I. P. Murphy moderator heard the report of the delegates
                     from the Association and appointed the following committee
                     Brethren J. Greer, I. P. Murphy, J. Gibbs, James Hay, and
                     C. Gibbs to take into consideration the said report and the minutes
                     of the Bethel Association and to report to our next meeting.

Jul 25, 1845 Delegated I. P. Murphy & J Greer to the Bethel Association in case
of failure Br. J. Gibbs & J. Hay & Br. I. P. Murphy to write
John Calhoun Russell.

Jul 25, 1846 Delegated Br. J Greer, I P Murphy to the Bethel Association
and in case of failure Br. J. Hay & Robert Boatman...

Nov 21, 1846 Received by confession of faith Bird Murphy, Jepeth Murphy,
Nancy his wife, Wiley Murphy and his wife Nancy.

Dec 26, 1846 Rec, by confession of faith Sister Charlotte Duncan & Sylvia Mruphy.

Apr 25, 1847 Received by confession of Faith Susan Murphy by experience.

Jul 24, 1847 Delegated Br. J. Greer, I. P. Murphy & James Hay to the
Bethel Association & Br. J. Gibbs alternate...

Nov 27, 1847 Granted letters of dismission to Brother Jeptha Murphy
and sister Nancy Murphy his wife.

Jul 22, 1848 Delegated Brother I. P. Murphy, J. Hay to the Bethel Association,
                     and in case of failure Brother J. Gibbs, H. B. Murphy and Greer
                     to prepare letter with instructions to invite the association to site with
                     us at her next meeting.

Aug 25, 1848 Appointed Brother I. P. Murphy, J. Norman, J. Gibbs
a committee to arrange preaching through the present meeting.

Aug 29, 1848 Received by experience William B. Murphy, and Susan Sparks.

Aug 31, 1848 Received by experience James Greer, George Harlin,
Sister Jane Howard, Julia Murphy, Susan Murphy, Malissa
Harlin, Susan Smith, Milly Sanders, Margaret Bailey.

Sep 01, 1848 Received by experience Eliza (Murphy), Jesse Sparks, Sister
Parry Lawson, and received by confession of faith Brother
Otha Wilbanks, Caroline Sparks.

May 26, 1849 Received by experience negro Julia (Murphy).

Jan 26, 1850 Appointed Brother J. Gibbs, H. B. Murphy and J. W. Murphy
to a committee to employ a suitable person to keep and sweep the
church at this place for one year. J. Greer, C. C.

Feb 23, 1850 The house committee report that they have given the case
of the House to Brother Robert Boatman and that he receive
one dollar and 50 cents for his years services.

Jun 21, 1851 A Charge was preferred against William Murphy for intoxication
and appointed Br. H. B. Murphy & Robert Boatman a committee
to cite him to attend our next meeting to answer to charges.

Jul 02, 1851 Br. William B. Murphy came forward and made acknowledgement
                    which was received and he was restored.

                         Delegated Brethren J. Greer, I. P. Murphy and J. Gibbs to
                    Bethel Association and J. L. Norman their alternate--

Aug 22, 1851 On motion it was resolved that Br. W. B. Murphy be
excluded from the church for Habitual drunkenness.

Mar 27, 1852 ...agreed to take up and answer the recommendations or union
                    of the Bethel and Salem Associations and in pursuance of which
                    we have appointed Brethren I. P. Murphy, J. L. Norman a committee
                    to prepare an instrument for the consideration of the church in June.
                    Adjourned. J. Greer, C. C. Norman, Mod.

Jul 24, 1852 Delegated Elder J. L. Norman and Br. J. Greer & I. P. Murphy,
and in case of failure Elder C. C. Vaughn & J. Gibbs & Appointed
J. Greer to prepare a letter [to the association].

Nov 27, 1852 Excluded Jim (Murphy) for selling spirits, for which he was
punished according to law. Adjourned. J. Greer, C. C.

Dec 23, 1852 H. B. Murphy send 20 cents for general purposes.

Feb 27, 1853 Excluded Julia (Murphy) for repeated dancing.

Apr 23, 1853 Received a letter Sister Charlotte Murphy requesting her name
                     to be stricken from the church book, the report was not granted,
                     but appointed Br. I. P. Murphy and J. W. Murphy to wait on her,
                     & to say that the church cannot grant her request for the reasons gave.

Jul 21, 1853 Delegated Br. J Greer, J Gibbs, & I. P. Murphy to the
Bethel Association and in case of failure J. L. Norman...

Oct 22, 1853 Granted letters of dismission to Br. Hiram B. Murphy &
sister Elizabeth Murphy, his wife & sister Juliana Murphy.

Apr 22, 1854 Agreed to take into prayerful consideration the subject of appointing
a Deacon in place of Br. H. B. Murphy removed at our next meeting.

Jun 24, 1854 Elected Br. J. W. Murphy singing clerk.

Jul 21, 1854 Delegated Br. I. P. Murphy, J. Greer, J. Gibbs and in case
of failure Br. C. C. Vaughn and James Hay to the Bethel Association.

Jul 21, 1854 Jim (Murphy) came forward and desired the church to restore
him, but the church declined to do so. J. Greer, C. C. Gibbs Mod.

Oct 21, 1854 Restored Jim (Murphy).

Jun 23, 1855 Appointed John Gibbs, James Hay, I. P. Murphy a committee
to report to our next what they conceived to be a proper expression
of the church, in relation to a reunion of the Bethel and Salem Association.

Jul 21, 1855 Delegated Br. I. P. Murphy, J. Greer, James Hay to the Bethel
                    Association and J. W. Murphy in case of failure, J. Greer to
                    prepare a letter for the association, also agreed to send $2.50 for
                    minutes. J. Greer, Ck. Adjourned. D. Scruggs, Yod.

May 24, 1856 Delegated C. C. Vaughn, J. Gibbs and I. P. Murphy, J. Greer,
                      and James Hay to the convention to be held at Cool Branch
                      Church said delegates to draft a letter to said convention to be
                      approved or disapproved by this church.

Jul 26, 1856 Delegated Br. I. P. Murphy, J. Greer, and James Hay to the
Bethel association and J. W. Murphy and J. C. Bobo alternates...

Aug 29, 1856 Restored Julia (Murphy).

Nov 22, 1856 Resolved that Br. J. W. Murphy and G. Harlan headed
to the committee on building the Brick Pool and that Br.
J. Gibbs be discharged from the said committee.

Jul 25, 1857 Delegated Br. I. P. Murphy, J. Greer, & James Hay to the
Bethel Association, & J. W. Murphy their alternate.

Nov 21, 1857 Appointed a committee of Br. John Gibbs, I. P. Murphy,
and George Harlin to suggest a plan of improvement to this
house & to report said plan with the probably cost at next meeting.

Aug 07, 1858 Delegated I. P. Murphy, J. Greer, and J. C. Bobo to meet the
Bethel Association & J. Greer to prepare a letter for the same.

Oct 29, 1858 Unanimously called Elder Julius White to supply this church
the ensuing year, appointed Br JW Murphy bear our msg to him.

Apr 22, 1860 Moved that an inquiry be made for the nonattendance of Br.
J. W. Murphy and wife, that Br. I. P. Murphy inquire of Br.
JW Murphy and wife.

May 26, 1860 Received the report of Br. I. P. Murphy and said that Br.
                      J. W. Murphy being present said that his nonattendance
                      was created by the removal on dismissal and the ordination
                      of Brother John Gibbs.

Jun 23, 1860 Took up the case of Br. J. W. Murphy he said that his mind
had not changed since our last meeting and after much discussion,
the case was postponed until our next meeting...

Jul ??, 1860 Delegated to the Bethel Association our Br. J. C. Bobo, George
Harland, I. P. Murphy ad as alternate W. J. Sparks and
Churchill Gibbs to represent us at its session.

Aug 25, 1860 Took up the case of Br. J. W. Murphy and after some
                     discussion of his case and he remaining in the same mind
                          as before. There was a charge preferred against him for obstinacy
                     and contempt of authority. The after further discussion the church
                     excluded him from her fellowship, his wife (Sister Nancy Murphy)
                     requested her name erased, but after discussion her case was
                     postponed indefinitely.

Oct 27, 1860 Called the case of sister Nancy Murphy. She not being present
her case was continued.

Aug 24, 1861 Took up the case of Sister Nancy Murphy after discussing
                     of her case there was a charge preferred against her for
                     obstinacy and a contempt of authority after further discussion
                     of the case the church then excluded her from its fellowship.

Jul 26, 1862 Elected J. C. Bobo, George Harland, I. P. Murphy and in
case of failure alternate W. J. Sparks to represent us in the next
session of the association.

Oct 25, 1862 Postponed the case of the defaulters, Bro. C. Gibbs,
I. P. Murphy, and sister Silvia R. Murphy until are next.

Nov 22, 1862 The church unanimously called Elder J. G. Carter to supply the
church the ensuing year. T. F. Murphy, Ck. Protem. J. G. Carter, Mod.

Jun 26, 1864 After reading the proceedings of last meeting Br. I. P. Murphy
considering himself a defaulter came forward and expressed his
cause of absence.

Jul 23, 1864 Took up case of Br. I. P. Murphy move that he be notified
                    (he not being present) that if he does not comply with the rules
                    of the church he will be excluded at our next meeting. Appointed
                    Br. J. C. Bobo to notify him and also to inquire of Sister Sylvia
                    Murphy the reason of her nonattendance at church meetings.

Jul 22, 1865 In Conference met--after Divine Services by Elder W. Drummond
                    and J. G. Kendrick. Delegated Br. J. J. Gwin, G. Harland and
                    I . P. Murphy to the Bethel Association and as alternates J. C.
                    Bobo & W. J. Sparks & appointed Br. Bobo to prepare a letter...

Jul 29, 1867 Elected George Harlin and Bryan Sparks as delegates to the
Bethel Association & I P Murphy & Wm Sparks in case of failure.

Aug 29, 1868 After preaching by Br. Brown. Delegated to the association
the following brethren: George Harlin, William Sparks, Bryan
Sparks alternate I. P. Murphy.

Jul ??, 1873 Appointed a committee to look into the church and see what
                    repairs was needed and also to attend to the work. The committee
                   consisted of the following Brethren: I. P. Murphy, B. Sparks,
                   S. B. Harlin, B. G. Greer and Robert Greer, and Sanford
                   Wilburn added to committee. Conference adjourned. S. B. Harlin,
                   C. C. -- Gwin, Mod.

Aug ??, 1873 Elected Delegates to the Association Br. B. G. Greer, Barrum
Sparks, S. B. Harlin, I. P. Murphy, Alternate.

Aug ??, 1874 Elected delegates to the association. Br. Geo. Harlin,
I. P. Murphy, and William Sparks, S. B. Harlin, Alternate.
The clerk to write the association letter.

WHITE

Feb 24, 1810 In church conference the brethren were unanimous in becoming constituted
and appointed Brother Joshua Greer, William White to lay it before the
Padget Creek Church.

Jul 21, 1810 Verbal Petition from Fairforest Church wishing to help to assist them in
some difficulty and appointed Br. Philip Holcomb, Joseph Little,
W. White to attend them.

Aug 21, 1810 Also called in question the Sixth Article of our faith with respect to Elders
& we Nominate Brethren Robt White Sen., Jas. W. Cooper to be Ey'd
by the church.

Jan 26, 1811 Laid over the matter of Br. Little & appointed brethren Philip Holcomb,
William White, Robt. Bullington, Ben. Nix to endeavor to settle the
matter & report to next meeting.

Feb 23, 1811 Received a petition from Padget Creek church requesting Ministerial
                     assistance to assist in the ordination of Deacons- their request granted
                     & appointed Brethren Joshua Greer, Philip Holcomb, William White
                    to attend them.

May 12, 1812 In Church conference met and received Elizabeth White by letter
and Polly Mayfield and Clary Little, Isabel Tucker, by experience.

Aug 21, 1813 Delegated Brethren William White, Philip Holcomb to represent
this body to the Bethel Association.

Aug 07, 1814 Delegated Brethren William White, Caleb Greer to the Association.

Oct 22, 1814 Appointed Br. Robert White Jr. Music Clerk.

Aug 16, 1815 Delegated Brethren Philip Holcomb & William White and in case
of failure Br. Caleb Greer to represent this body to the Association.

Aug 24, 1816 Received Polly White by Experience--

Delegated Brethren William White, Philip Holcomb to Association.

Aug 22, 1818 Delegated Brethren William White, Philip Holcomb to attend the
Bethel Association.

Nov 21, 1818 Dismissed Brother Robert White and his wife Poly by letter--

May 22, 1819 Appointed Brethren William White, Philip Holcomb,
                     Thomas Cooper, George Bruton, Jesse Holcomb to look into
                     the difficulty or piece of conduct alleged to Negroe Ben belonging
                     to Wm Davitt., Esq...

Aug 21, 1819 Delegated Brother William White, Caleb Greer to represent this
body to the Bethel Association.

Oct 23, 1819 And Sunday received negroe Matilda (John White's) by experience.

Jan 23, 1820 Dismissed Negroe Frank (John White) by letter.

Apr ??, 1820 Appointed William White to cite Br. negroe Tom to attend next
meeting to render his reason for non attendance at church meetings.

Aug 24, 1822 Delegated Brethren William White, Thomas Cooper to attend the assoc.

May 23, 1829 Dismissed Robert White Sr. and his wife Elizabeth by letter--

Appointed William White to attend us at our next meeting to
answer to some reports circulating against him.

May 22, 1830 Received Samuel White and Sarah White by experience.

Oct 25, 1830 Granted letters to Sister Elizabeth & Sarah White.

Jan 22, 1831 Dismissed Br. Samuel White.

Aug 25, 1832 Received following persons by experience-- Mitchell O. Sparks,
John Gibbs, Sarah Greer, Russia White, Nelly Gibbs, Anna
White, Elias White, Priscilla Browning.

Sep 23, 1832 Received by experience the following persons, Sally White,
widow, Sally White, John P. Woodson.

Jan 26, 1833 Granted sister Nancy White a letter of Dismission.

Jan 25, 1834 Granted letter of dismission to Russia Wilbanks--
formerly Russia White.

                     Nominated Brethren Wm Gregory, John White, Elias White
                     to visit sister Susan Holcomb respecting a difficulty between herself
                    & Sister Dicey Holcomb's Tony.

Dec 27, 1834 Took in consideration the making of a new pulpit and for that
purpose appointed Br. Benj. Holcomb & Elias White to do
the work after their own form.

Mar 21, 1835 Received the account of Brother Holcomb and White for
building a pulpit which was $15.00.

Sep 06, 1835 Took up the cause of Br. Holcomb against Sister Negro Barbary
                     and referred to a committee of the following Br. (i.e.) W. Gregory,
                     J. Greer, C. Howard, J.C. Kitchens, E. White, M. Sparks, &
                     Jesse Greer. Who succeeded in settling the matter satisfactory
                     to both parties.

Dec 26, 1835 Appointed a committee of the following Br. J.C. Kitchen,
M. Sparks, E. White, J. Gibbs and I. P. Murphy to look
into the affairs of an old subscription.

Apr 23, 1836 Appointed a committee of the following brethren (i.e.) J. Greer,
                    J. Gibbs, H. Garrett, E. White and Hyram Murphy to examine
                    into the expediency of having a Rock blown or blasted which
                    overhangs & obstructs the Spring-- & to report at next meeting.

Jul 23, 1836 Appointed a committed to the following Brethren: James Hay,
                    Monroe Robinson, Elias White, John Gibbs, and Wm Gregory
                    to pitch a plan to fence the Graveyard, build a stand and to
                    superintend the same and to report tomorrow.

Mar 23, 1837 Called Brother Elias White to the office of Deacon by ballot.

May 27, 1837 Appointed a meeting to commence at this place on Friday
                      after the fourth Sunday in July for the purpose of ordaining
                      a deacon and communion which meeting will be protracted
                      for several days-- agreed to send to the Padgette Creek &
                      Upper Fairforest Churches for help.

Jul 21, 1837 Postponed ordination of Deacon there being no help.

Aug 26, 1837 Set apart the 4th Sunday in September for ordination of a
                     Deacon, and communion and appointed Brethren William
                     Gregory, and Jason Greer as messengers to the Padgette
                     Creek Church for help and Spencer Greer and M. Robinson
                     to the Upper Fairfoest for the same purpose.

Oct 21, 1837 Postponed ordination of deacon until church has opportunity...

Nov 25, 1837 ...Presented to the ordination of a deacon Brother E. White
by help of Brother Elders T. Ray and C. Duncan a presbytery.

Mar 24, 1838 Appointed Br. White & J. Gibbs to labor with Br. Anthony...
                          Charge against Br. Thomas Woodson for disorderly conduct
                     and nonattendance at church & appointed Br. Robinson &
                     E. White to cite him to the church...

Mar 21, 1840 W. Walker preached. Report of Brethren Gregory and White
the purpse of which was that the condition of the roof of our
church required our immediate attention, but dropt the consideration...

Jun 27, 1840 ...agreed that Br. Greer drew a subscription (payable in Dec. next)
                    for the purpose of recovering our meeting house and that Brethren
                    Gregory, White and Gibbs and H. B. Murphy, and James Hay
                    appointed to hold subscription and superintend the said work.

Jan 23, 1841 In conference met--Brother Roberts preached. Request from
Padgett Creek Church requesting help in a difficulty and we sent
Brethren Joshua Greer, E. White and H. B. Murphy.

Jul 24, 1841 Committee appointed to recover the meeting house returned
all their business it being completed.

Oct 25, 1841 The work went off at four dollars and 37 1/2 cents to
John White Paid in November meeting.

[John & Benj., were bidding on work to recover the Church Shed]

Dec ??, 1841 The work was let our to Benj. White $5.00

Jun 25, 1842 Received letter from Padgett Creek asking an explanation of our
                     object in receiving some person under our watch-care whom they
                     had excluded. We agreed to write for that purpose appointed the
                     following committee to write via; J. Greer, John Gibbs, I. P. Murphy,
                     E. White, and M. Robinson also appointed J. Greer, I. P. Murphy
                     and John Gibbs to bear it fourth.

Aug 23, 1845 Granted a letter of dismission to Sister Sarah White.

Oct 24, 1846 Granted letters of dismission to Brother Elias White and
Ann White his wife and Samuel Harlin.

Aug 29, 1848 Received by experience Sister Milly White...

Aug 30, 1848 Received by experience Sister Nancy White...

Sep 26, 1851 Granted a letter of dismission to Sister Milly Lawson (White).

Oct 29, 1858 Unanimously called Elder Julius White to supply this church
the ensuing year, appointed Br JW Murphy bear our msg to him.

Nov 27, 1858 Elder J. White being present consented to serve the church
the ensuing year.

Dec 24, 1859 Made a call it resulted in choice Julius White who agree to serve.

Lower Fairforest Church Minutes by Surname
Bailey	Barnett	Bishop	Boatman	Bobo	Bullington	Coggin	Cooper
Gibbs	Golightly	Greer	Harlan	Howard	Jackson	Malone	Murphy
Murrell	Nix	Norman	Ray	Rhodes	Simmons	Walker	White
Wilbanks