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-- The Church Records begin 1784 just after the Revolutionary War --
Weekly Minutes - begins here...

This list includes many future relative families to become part of the White family via Marriages

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Dec 01, 1787 Dismissed John Howard by Letter.

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May 31,1788 Received Harmon Howard, Thos Greer by experience.

Oct 25, 1788 Received Robert White and Milley White by Letter.

Dec 06, 1788 Harmon Howard excommunicated from church for fighting.

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Feb 28, 1789 ...Met together & a grief entered by Fred'k Crowder, Moses Hains &
                     Wm Wilbanks against Joseph Little...

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April ??,1790 Dismissed Nathaniel Jackson.

Jun 05,  1790 Met in church meeting & committee determined that Benj. Nix
                     sho'd Satisfy Wm. Wilbanks Note.

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1791 - No entries at this time...

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Jan  14, 1792 Received Danl Malone by Letter.

Sep 15, 1792 Received Spencer Bobo.

Sep 15, 1792 Received Anne White by letter.

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Feb 16, 1793 Appointed Danl Malone, Thos Greer, to look into a matter...

Jun 15, 1793 Mark Murphy & Avery Wilbanks having a matter between them...

Aug 17,1793 Matter between Mark Murphy & Avey Wilbanks resolved.

Sep 14, 1793 Spencer Bobo is licensed to preach the Gospel.

Sep 14, 1793 ...established Wm. Wilbanks Senr. & Wm. Wilbanks Junr. 
                     as elders in the Church.

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Jan 12,  1794 ...appointed Elijah Cooper, Nathl Jackson, Ralph Jackson
                     a committee to try matters between Elenor Putman & Wm Wilbanks...

May 10,1794 Put Joseph Nix & Wm Wilbanks forward as Deacons
                     being ordained of old & appointed Wm Wilbanks Jr. to assist...

Jul  12, 1794 Spencer Bobo & Wm Wilbanks Jr., appointed Delegate to the Assoc.

Sep 12, 1794 Dismissed Anne White (that was now JAMES) by Letter.

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Jan 10,  1795 Dismissed Danl Malone by letter.

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Jun 11,  1796 ...Excluded Wm Jackson from membership...  

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Nov 10, 1797 ...Ralph Jackson came forward & confess'd a fault & was 
                     continued in fellowship.

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Jan 13,  1798 Dismissed Nathl. Jackson by Letter.

Nov 10,1798 Agreed to grant Thos Greer License to preach the Gospel.

May 12,1798 Ambrose Ray confessed a fault & was forgiven.

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Jun 08,  1799 ...Ordained Nathan Langston deacon. 

Jul  13,  1799 Church appointed Robt White, Benj. Nix, Nathan Langston, Ralph
                     Jackson, Mark Murphy as a committee to try the matter the last 
                     Saturday in the month of Caleb Smith.

Oct 12, 1799 Received Wm Jackson to fellowship again.

Nov 09, 1799 In church meeting by Joshua Palmer, Fredk. Crowder, 
                     Spencer Bobo & Thos Greer was ordained & 
                     set to the Ministry.

Dec 07, 1799 Received Jesse Dodd & Sally Greer by experience.

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Jan ??,  1800 Received William Greer by experience.

Feb 15, 1800 Received Gillam Wilbanks an old member living out.

Apr 18, 1800 Received Aaron Nix by Experience. 

May 17,1800 Received Rachel Greer by Experience. 

Jun 14, 1800 Received Rebecca Nix, Wm Wilbanks by Experience.
                    also Betty Boatman by Experience.

Jul  ??,   1800 Received Moses Nix by experience, & Thos Greer Senr, 
                      Elizabeth Yarborough by Letter.

Aug 16, 1800 Received Milly Nix, Cassy Jackson, Delilah Jackson by Letter.

Sep 20, 1800 Rec by Ex. Carleton & Joshua Greer, Hose Holcombe, 
                    William WHITE, Shadrack Wilbanks, Joseph Putman...

Oct 18, 1800 Received by Exp. Susanna Wilbanks, Caleb Greer, 
                    Betty Greer, Mary Dodd, Saml. Hays.           

Nov 15,1800 Received by Experience Betty Boatman & Polly Smith.      

Nov 21,1800 Met on the Friday & agreed to put Benj. Nix to the work 
                    of a deacon Benj. Nix is appointed to cite Aaron Nix.
                     Ralph Jackson to site Jas. Howard to next meeting.

Dec 20,1800 Received by Experience Jas. W Cooper.

Dec 21,1800 Received by Experience Wm. Dodd.

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Jan 15,  1801 Received by Exp. Sarah Jackson, Frederick Jackson Senr.     

Feb 14, 1801 Excommunicated James Howard.    

Feb 14, 1801 Received Thos. Norman by Experience.         

Mar 14, 1801 Received Robt Greer by Experience.

Mar 15, 1801 Received Jesse Boatman.

May 16,1801 Received Joseph Simmons by Letter.

Jun 20,  1801 Excommunicated Ralph Jackson from our fellowship.

Aug 15, 1801 Excommunicated Mark Murphy from our fellowship,

Sep 19, 1801 ...agreed at the next church meeting to appoint a time for the 
                      ordination if Br. Nix has no objections.

Oct 17, 1801 Received Patty (Sally) Norman, & Elizabeth Floyd by Exp.

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Feb 20, 1802  met and put off the Ordination of Benj. Nix.

Mar 20, 1802 Received Wm Ray Senr., by Exp., sister Polly Smith dismissed.

May 09,1802  In church Capacity met & Ordained Br. Benj. Nix a Deacon.

May 15,1802  Received Avery Howard.

Jun 16, 1802  Received Jesse Howard, Mary Howard.

Jun 16, 1802  Received Saml. SIMPSON, Sarah Simpson by Experience.

Jul  17, 1802  Received Anne Weeks, Sarah Jackson by Experience.

Jul  17, 1802  Received Solomon Nix, Anne Simmons by Experience.
                     Restored Sarah Greer restored to fellowship. 

Jul  18, 1802  Received Hannah Howard, SION MURPHY, David
                     NORMAN by Exp. also, Phillip Holcombe.

Aug 13,1802 Received Jesse Norman, Nancy Simmons, Nathaniel
                    Simmons, Carpenter Simmons, Jno Bullington, Mary 
                    Simmons, Jas Greer, Rebecca Howard, Patty Jackson
                    Hosea Wilbanks, by Experience. 

Aug 18, 1802 Received Sarah Harling (Harlan). by experience.

Sep 17, 1802 Received by Exp. Delilah Jackson Junr., Mark Jackson.

Sep 18, 1802 Received John Norman, Judith Norman, Nancy Murrell
                     by Experience & Murrells Cloe by Letter.

Oct 16, 1802  Received Betsy Norman,  Polly Norman, Polly White, 
                     Sarah Simmons by Experience.

Nov 20,1802 Excommunicated Paton Simmons & wife Susanna 
                    from fellowship.

Dec 19, 1802 Received John Boatman, Robt, White, Susanna Murphy, 
                     Ralph Jackson Jr., by Experience.

Dec 25, 1802 Met at Fairforest meeting house Received Whites Tan (Tom?).

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Jan  03, 1803 ...put Wm White & David Floyd to the work of Deacons
                    they having been proved.

Jan 16, 1803 Saturday, met received Bird Murphy, Charolotte Murphy, 
                    Betsy Howard by experience. 

Feb 19,1803 Received Betsey Lamb by experience. 

Apr 25,1803 Met at Fairforest meeting house, received Archer 
                    Howard's Rachel by experience.

Apr 28, 1803 Met at the Bridge Received Betsey Murrell by experience.

May 11,1803 Wednesday - Received Lettice Howard.

May 14,1803 Received Isaac Wilbanks, Nancy Jackson by Experience.

Jul  07, 1803 ...We granted Br. Joshua Greer license to preach the Gospel.

Aug 21,1803 Received Richd. Cooper by Experience.

Aug 27,1803 Received Hannah Fincher by Experience.

Sep 16,1803 Met in a church... at Fairforest meeting house ... Next day the
                    17th Ordained Wm White & David Floyd, Deacons. 

[Note from Mike White:  
I believe Wm White was ordained at the Fairforest Meeting House, 
the minutes indicated they met at this location on the 16th & 17th, 
and on the 18th met at Padgets Creek... to handle business, this is 
important, it appears both locations were used to administer the Gospel.] 

Sep 17,1803 ... Br. Wm Dodd laid in a grief against Chris. Robinson.

Sep 17,1803 Br. Jos. Simmons laid in a complaint against Sister Polly Simmons.

Oct 15,1803 Matter between Joseph & Polly Simmons settled Amicably.

Oct 15,1803 Dismissed Fredk. Jackson Junr. by Letter.

Nov 19,1803 Br. Isaac Barnett laid in a matter between him & Sister Avey
                    Wilbanks, committee found Sister Wilbanks convicted of the
                     Charges against her...

Sep 17,1803 ...the excluded Sister Sarah Barnett came from the State of Georgia
                    made her acknowledgement & was restored to fellowship...

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Jan 13, 1804 Sister Avey Wilbanks excluded from the fellowship...

Jan 13, 1804 Excluded Sion Murphy & Rebecca Young for being guilt of Fornication.

Feb 18,1804 Wm Dodd left us to join the Methodist Society...

Mar 17,1804 Wm Dodd Excommunicated from our fellowship.

May 19,1804 ...Br. Solomon Nix having been guilty of unseemly talk made an
                    acknowledgement but not to the satisfaction of the church... 
                    committee found Br Solomon of saying that which he denies...

Jul 05,  1804 Br. Solomon Nix Excommunicated from our fellowship.

Jul  14,  1804 Susanna Simmons acknowledged her fault was restored to fellowship.

Jul  14, 1804 Received several members by letter who has join'd an Arm of this 
                    church on Tinker Creek, Viz, Avery Howard & Wife...

Aug 19,1804 ...Request from the Society at Milford Meeting house that Br
                    Joshua Greer shod preach to them as often as opportunity 
                    their request granted served...

Sep 15,1804 Received Joseph Wilbanks by Letter...

Dec 17,1804 David Murrell guilty of being angry and quarreling, Bird Murphy
                     appointed to site him.

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Jan  19, 1805 ...Br David Murrell confessed his fault, but not giving full satisfaction
                     is laid over. 

Feb 16, 1805 Finished matter with David Murrell, & he remains in fellowship.

Mar 16, 1805 Received Fredk. Jackson & Charlotte his wife by letter.

Apr 20, 1805 Received Amey Nix by Experience.

Apr 20, 1805 Dismissed Saml. Simpson & Sarah His wife by letter.

May 17, 1805 Received Holly Murphy by experience. 

Jun 15,  1805 Received Milley Barnett by experience.

Aug 16, 1805 Br. Thos Greer Junr... delegated to to to the Association. 

Aug 16, 1805 ...Also by the help of a Presbytery, Joshua Greer was 
                     ordained & set forward to the work of the Ministry. 

Sep 14, 1805 ...Letter from Br. Jas. Penny together with his recommendation 
                     was read, craving a letter of Dismission, who moved to Kentucky...

Oct ??, 1805 Matter of Jas Penny, he couldn't be dismissed in order...
                    John & Hester Penny dismissed by Letter.

Oct  ??, 1805 Br David Murrell confessed his fault & and church agreed
                     to bear with him.

Nov 16, 1805 Br Jas Howard restored to fellowship again.

Nov 16, 1805 Dismissed Polly Norman by Letter.

Nov 16, 1805 Excommunicated Amey Nix from fellowship.

Dec 14, 1805 Br David Murrell being guilty of fighting confessed his 
                     fault & forgiven.

Dec 14, 1805 Received petition from Union Church Craving Ministerial Gifts,
                     their request granted so far as opportunity serves...

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Jan  18, 1806 Dismissed Jas Greer by letter. 

Feb 14, 1806 Dismissed Jas Howard, Jesse Norman & Susanna his wife, 
                     Joseph Simmons by letter.

Apr 19, 1806 Appoint Bird Murphy to site Jas Powers for non-attendance.

May 16, 1806 ...with respect to marrying on the Sabbath an Act made & 
                     recorded Mar 1, 1788 was took into consideration & the Church
                     agree to send it as a Query to next Association....

Jul 10,  1806 Wm White to site David Murrell via complaint by Sarah Ray.

Jul  19, 1806 Sister Sarah Ray laid in a complaint against Br David Murrell, & 
                    appointed Wm White to cite him to next meeting.

Aug 15,1806 Wm White cited David Murrell but he not being present laid over...

Aug 16,1806 Br Murrell still not present a committee appoint to handle the matter.

Aug 16,1806 Delegated to Bethel Assoc: Thos Greer Jr, Thos Ray, Benj Nix.

Aug 27,1806 Letter of Dismission denied to Wm Wilbanks until satisfies church...

Sep 20,1806 Matter between sister Ray & David Murrell settled.

Nov 13,1806 Appointed Thomas Norman to cite Nath'l Powers to next metting...
                     Moses Nix to cite Jas Smith
                     Wm Greer to cite Nath'l Simmons
                     Fred Jackson to cite Robt White Junr.
                     The above was for non-attendance...

Dec 20, 1806 ...the Brethren gave their reasons for not attending meetings, and 
                     no action was taken provided they start attending... 

Dec 20, 1806 Robt & Wm White appointed to look into the matter of Jas Willard, 
                     fighting, and cite him to the next meeting. 

Dec 20, 1806 Appointed brethren B. Murphy, David Norman, Wm Smith,
                     Joanthan Norman, Robt White, Robt Lamb, Wm White
                     to look into and settle a matter between Wm Jackson & 
                     Billy Wilbanks... make report next meeting. 

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Jan 17,  1807 Dismissed Phoebe White, David Murrell & Betsey
                     his wife by letter.

Jan 17,  1807 Matter with Wm Jackson & Billy Wilbanks is settled.

Feb 14, 1807 Restored Br. Joseph Wilbanks.

Feb 14, 1807 Received Jesse Norman & Susanna his wife by letter.

Mar 14, 1807 Appointed committee to handle matter with Betty Prince,
                     Jas. Putman, Benj. Nix, Wm Greer, Thos Ray, Billy Wilbanks.

Mar 14, 1807 Br. Jospeh Wilbanks guilty of drunkenness cited to next meet...

Apr 18, 1807 Dismissed Anne Weeks by Letter.

Apr 18, 1807 Excluded Wm Jackson, Joseph Wilbanks, Betty Prince...

Apr 18, 1807 John Norman gave satisfaction... 

May 16,1807 Appointed Brother Fredrick Jackson Junr. as clerk 
                     to set tunes when called on.

Jun 20, 1807  Petition from Tinker Creek wanting Ministerial Gifts agreed
                     that Br Josh. Greer attend them as long as it seems Duty. 

Jul  29, 1807  Agreeable to appointment met & agreed to build a Meeting House...

Aug 14,1807 Delegated to Bethel Assoc; Thos Greer Jr, Thos Ray, Hosea Holcombe.

Sep 19, 1807 Dismissed Oliver Barnett by Letter.

Dec 19,1807 Verbal petition from Tinker Crk. Church wanting help & we
                     appointed Benj. Nix, William Greer, W. White ...

Oct 17,1807  Appointed as Trustees William Wilbanks Senr, William Smith
                    B.S., David Norman, Robt. White B.S., John Saunders to 
                    Superintend the business of building our Meeting house.  

Nov 13,1807 Petition from Head-Cedar Shoal wanting help to assist them in 
                    some difficulty, their request granted.

Dec 19,1807 Verbal petition from Tinker Creek Ch. wanting helps & we
                    appoint Benj Nix, Wm Greer, W White... to assist....

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Feb 20,1808 Dismissed Sarah Woolbanks, Patty Barnett by Letter.

May 13,1808 Wm Wilbanks we dismiss him from the office of Serving as a 
                     Trustee for building  the Padget Creek meeting house and 
                     appointed Br. Bird Murphy to Supply his place--

Jun 18, 1808 ...appointed Robt. White B.S., Benj. Nix, Thos. Greer Junr, 
                    Wm Greer to look into the difficulty between Sister Anne Little
                     and Elizabeth Howard & make report next church meeting.

Jun 18, 1808  H Wilbanks to Cite Br Jesse Mangrim for non-attendance.

Oct 16,1808  Br. Paton Simmons restored to fellowship.    

Jul 16, 1808  Excluded Elizabeth Howard from fellowship. Carpenter Simmons
                    informs church by letter they wish to withdraw from the church...

Aug 20,1808 Dismissed Nancy Jackson by Letter.

Aug 20,1808 W Wilbanks request letter of Dismission laid over... 

Oct 16, 1808 Dismissed Br. William Wilbanks by Letter.

Oct 16, 1808 Br Paton Simmons restored to fellowship.

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Jul 15,  1809 ...Agreed that as many as were inclined for Conveniency 
                    to Assemble at Fairforest Brick Meeting house should be
                    tolerated to transact business as an arm of the Padget 
                    Creek Church.

Aug 19,1808 Delegated to Assoc: Thos Greer, Thos Ray, Benj Nix.  

Sep 16, 1809 Appointed W. Jackson, David Norman, W Smith, Hosea Ray,
                     Bird Murphy to look a place for a Meeting House for the use
                     of the Padget Creek Church, also to Superintend in Sd. Bldg.

Oct 14,1809 In Church met & the Brethren that were appointed to look a place
                    for a Meeting house reported they had secured a place
                    for P.. building of Brother Jno. Alexr.

Nov 18,1809 In conference met & determined to build at P Place.

Dec 16,1809 A petition from Fairforest wanting assistance to Ordain a Deacon
                     on the Saturday before the first Sabbath in January request granted.

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Apr 14,1810 Brother Fredrick Jackson appoint clerk. Also, 
                    Thos Norman is considered to be a deacon. 

May 19,1810 Appointed Brethren Benj. Nix, Bird Murphy, Thos Norman... 
                     to settle a matter between the church & Br James Smith.

Jul 14,  1810  Dimissed Sarah Boteman, excluded Isaac Woolbanks.

Aug 18,1810 Delegated to Bethel Assoc: Thos Greer, Thos Ray.

Aug 19,1810 Received Absalom Walker and Susanna his wife by experience.

Sep 15,1810 Letter of Dismission to Absalom Walker and Susanna his wife.

Oct 20, 1810 Appointed Br. David Norman, Jesse Norman, Marshall 
                     Woolbanks & Bird Murphy under the notice of Church
                     for Deacons. 

Dec 15,1810 Benjamin Nix entered a complaint against Fredrick Jackson for
                     getting intoxicated with spirits.

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Jan 19,  1811 Ruth Howard sent for a Letter of Dismission was granted. 

Feb 16, 1811 In Conference agreed that Brethren Thomas Norman and
                     Jesse Norman be our Deacons appoint Saturday before third
                     sabbeth in March next for the Ordination of them.

Mar 16,1811 ...Called forward Thomas Norman & Jesse Norman after being 
                     examined are ordained deacons. 

May 18, 1811 Fred Jackson confessed his fault & the church agree to bear
                      their burden.

Oct 19, 1811 Frederic Jackson excluded  for drinking.

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Mar 14,  1812 Received Jonathan Norman Junr, Susanna Norman by experience.

May 16, 1812 Received Wm Dodd & Nancy his wife Betsey Dodd

May 16, 1812 Received Sarah Woolbanks, Martha Woolbanks.

May 16, 1812 Received Betsey Jackson

May 16, 1812 Received Simon P Murphy

May 24, 1812 Received Judith Gibbs...

Jul  19,  1812 Received Smith Jackson & wife by experience.

Jul  19,  1812 Received Martha Malone, Betsey Weeks by experience.

Aug 15, 1812 Received Elizabeth Barnett by experience.

Aug 15, 1812 Dismissed Martha Woolbanks.

Sep 19,  1812 Received Rachel Bobo, Francis Bobo by experience. 

Oct 17,  1812 Received Wm Norman by experience.

Nov 15, 1812 Dismissed Jonathan Norman Senr. Sarah Norman his wife by Letter.

Nov 15, 1812 Dismissed Jonathan Norman Junr. Susanna his wife.

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Jan 16,  1813 Restored Mark Murphy to fellowship.

May 26,1813 Wm Wolbanks gave satisfaction & was restored to fellowship.

Jul  17,  1813 Received Jonathan Norman and Susanna his wife by letter.

Jul  17,  1813 Br. Spencer Bobo laid a complaint against Br. Thos Greer, Settled.

Jul  17,  1813 Delegated Br. Thos Greer & Thos Ray to the Association. 

Sep ??,  1813 Received Sally Jackson Daughter of John by Experience.

Sep ??,  1813 Received Dicey Norman by Experience.

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Jan 15,  1814 Excluded Martha Malone for disorderly conduct.

Jul 15,  1815 Received Mouah Woolbanks by Experience.

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Feb 17, 1816 Received Lewis Bobo by experience, Sally Norman by Exp. 

Feb 17, 1816 Excluded Wm Dodd from the fellowship.

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Aug 16, 1817 Delegated Br. Thos Greer, Thos Ray and in case of failure
                     Br. Thos Norman to the Bethel Association. 

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Feb 14, 1818 Dismissed Jonathan Norman & his wife Susanna by letter.

Aug 15, 1818 Received Sara Weeks by experience.

Nov 14, 1818 Restored Sister Betsey Howard to fellowship.

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Jun  17,  1819 Received Avy Wilbanks by experience.

Aug 14, 1819 Received Elizabeth Bobo by experience.

Oct 16, 1819 Received by Experience; Milley Wilbanks

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Sep 16, 1820 Dismissed Elizabeth Howard.

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1821 - No Entries at this time...

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Feb 16, 1822 Received Daniel Malone by Letter.

Apr 20, 1822 Sister Avy Wilbanks Senior being gone without a letter, returned
                     gave the church satisfaction and too a letter of dismission.

May 18,1822 Received by Experience Frances Ray.

Aug 16, 1822 Delegated Br. Thos S Greer, Thos Ray Wm Alexander, to the
                     Bethel Association, Br Thos Norman in case of failure.

Dec ??, 1822 Excluded Wm Wilbanks from our fellowship.

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Jan  18, 1823 Excluded Carpenter Simmons from our fellowship.

Mar 15, 1823 Received Edith Murphy by letter.

Apr 19, 1823 Received Nancy Jackson by Letter.

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Mar 20, 1824 Received Ruth Bobo by experience.

May ??, 1824 Excluded Elizabeth Jackson for the sin of adultery. 

Aug ??, 1824 Restored Wm Dodd to fellowship.

Aug ??, 1824 Delegated Br. Thos Greer, Thos Ray, Wm Alexander
                     to the Bethel Association

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Nov ??, 1825 Dismissed Br. Mark Jackson & Elizabeth his wife.

Oct ??,  1825 Received F. Jackson by experience.

Oct ??,  1825 Dismissed Sister Avy Wilbanks. 

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Nov 18, 1826 Dismissed our beloved Sister Susanna Wilbanks.

Nov 18, 1826 Dismissed Sister Milly Simpson.

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Mar 17, 1827 Lewis Bobo came forward confessed to being intoxicated, laid over...

Apr 14, 1827 Church talked over matter of Lewis Bobo, received him into full fellowship.

Apr 14, 1827 Excluded F. Jackson from our fellowship.

May 19,1827 Wm Wilbanks applied for reconciliation from being excluded. 

Jun 16, 1827 Restored our excluded Br. Wm Wilbanks to fellowship.

Sep 15, 1827 Appointed Thos Norman, Benjamin Nix, Bird Murphy 
                     to look in a matter...

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Feb 16, 1828 Excluded Ruth Bobo from our fellowship.

May ??,1828 Charge laid against Br. Benjamin Nix by James Lawson.

Jun 14, 1828 Committee acquits Br. Nix of charge against him... 

Jul  ??, 1828 Dismissed Elizabeth Ray wife of Gabriel Ray.

Aug 16,1828 Delegated Br. Thos Greer, Thos Ray to Bethel Association,
                    in case of failure Jesse Norman. 

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Feb ??,  1829 Received John Landrum by letter. 

May 16, 1829 Received by Experience Ambrose Ray.

Jun 20,  1829 Received Emanuel Murphy, Jeremiah B Murphy, 
                     Sarah Murphy, Levinah W Murphy by experience.

Jun 20,  1829 Received Levinah Jackson, Damaris Jackson 

Jul  ??,  1829 Received Mary Ray wife of Ambrose.

Jul  18,  1829 Received Moriah Norman, Jason Norman.  

Aug 15, 1829 Delegated Br. Thos Greer, Jesse Norman (backup)
                     to next  Assoc. 

Sep 18, 1829 Received Carlton Ray & Jane his wife by experience.   

Sep 18, 1829 Received Phiby? Wilbanks by experience. 

Sep 18, 1829 Agreed Br John Landrum have a License to preach Gospel. 

Sep 19, 1829 Received Elijah Ray, Mary Simpson by Experience. 

Nov 14, 1829 Received Elizabeth Wilburn by Experience.

Dec 19, 1829 Dismissed Edith Murphy.

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Apr 17,1830 Received Zillah Jackson by experience.

Apr ??,1830 Received Margaret Norman by experience.

Jul  19, 1830 Received Edith Murphy by experience.

Jul  19, 1830 Received Harriet Jackson by experience.

Aug 14,1830 Received Jesse D Murphy & wife, Jeremiah Bobo 
                    & wife by exp.

Aug ??,1830 Received Susanna Murphy.

Nov ??,1830 Dismissed Mariah Heaton or Mariah Wilbanks before marriage.

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Jan  ??,  1831 Ordained John Landrum to preach the Gospel...

Jan  ??,  1831 Granted letter of dismission to John Landrum.

Feb 19, 1831  Dismissed our beloved Br. John G. Landrum.

Aug 20, 1831 Delegated Thos Ray, Ambrose Ray to Bethel Association.

Sep 17, 1831 Charge against Jesse D Murphy for intoxication Jeremiah
                     Murphy to cite him to next meeting.

Nov 19,1831 Excluded Jesse D Murphy from our fellowship.

Nov 19,1831 Dismissed Zellia Jackson by Letter.

Dec ??, 1831 Dismissed Delilah Murphy.

Dec ??, 1831 Dismissed Frances Ray.

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Feb??,1832 Received Susanna Norman by Experience.

Mar 17,1832 Received Nancy Murphy by experience.

Mar ??, 1832 Received Polly Dodd, Thos Dodd, Margaret Dodd, by exp.

Apr 14, 1832 Received Matilda Ray by experience. 

May 19,1832 Received Nancy Dodd, Jane Weeks by experience.

Jun 07, 1832 Received Julia White by experience.

Jun 07, 1832 Received Young Bobo,& Wife.

Jun ??,  1832 Received Marshal Barnett & wife, Thos Ray by experience.

Jun ??, 1832 Received Hiram Murphy & Wife, Nancy Murphy, Nancy Malone.

Jul  04, 1832 Received John Norman, Thomas Nix, Ruth Bobo, 
                    Miles Nix, Silvy Murphy.

Jul  04, 1832 Received Jeremiah Wilbanks, Elijah Wilburn.

Jul  ??,  1832 Received Caroline Norman, Susanna Dodd, by Exp.

Jul  27,  1832 Received Jeremiah Bobo, Mariah Norman, Wm Bobo.

Jul  27,  1832 Received Wm Wilbanks, Edmund Simpson.

Jul  27,  1832 Received Otha Wilbanks, Moriah Norman, 
                                    Harrison Bailey, unknown Bailey, unknown Bailey?

Jul  27,  1832 Received Irena Bishop, Thomas Bishop.

Jul  14,  1832 Received Wiley Murphy, Kindred Bobo.

Jul  14,  1832 Received Washinton Simpson, Charles Bailey by experience.

Aug 18, 1832 Received Mary Bobo, Delilah Bobo, Charlotte Murphy by Letter.

Aug 18, 1832 Received Patsey Simpson by experience.

Aug 18, 1832 Received Mary Bishop by experience.

Aug 18, 1832 Restored John Jackson.

Aug 20, 1832 Delegated Thomas S Greer, Thomas Ray, Ambrose Ray, 
                     Elijah Ray to the Bethel Association to be holdin at the 
                     Lower Fairforest meeting house Union District

Aug 28, 1832 Received Asa Dodd by experience.

Sep 14, 1832 Received David Norman, Delilah Murphy Jesse Norman Jr by exp.

Sep 14, 1832 Received John Wilbanks & wife, Wm Simpson, Edmund
                     Simpson Jr. by experience.

Sep 15, 1832 Called Forward brethren Ambrose Ray, Elijah Ray to the 
                     Ordination & they were examined by Elder Nathan Langston,
                     Thomas Ray and were Ordained to preach the Gospel and 
                     Administer Ordinances.  

Oct 20, 1832 Received Wm Nix by experience.

Nov 17,1832 Dismissed Jeremiah Murphy and Wife. 

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Jan  19, 1833 Dismissed Sarah Weeks now Tate.

Feb 16, 1833 Sister Delilah Murphy being dismissed returned her letter &
                     Received to membership.

Feb 16, 1833 Dismissed Sister Susannah Gibbs formerly Murphy. 

Jul   20, 1833 Requested a committee be formed from other churches to 
                     settle a matter between Br. Jesse Norman & Lewis Bobo.

Aug 16, 1833 From Lower Fairforest came Caleb Greer, Wm Gregory
                     Benjamin Holcombe, John Gibbs... Upper D. Creek came
                     James Harlin... to settle matter between Br. Jesse Norman  
                     & Lewis Bobo.

Aug ??, 1833 Fredrick Jackson having served as clerk upwards of twenty
                     three years came forward, Resigned, & Recommended Br. 
                     Jason Norman.  Br. Jason Norman being unwilling to serve,
                     Br. Jackson is willing to serve awhile longer.

Aug 16,1833 Committee came together to settle the matter of Lewis Bobo 
                    from his confessions they as a committee can bear forgive & 
                    hope for the better.  

Aug 18, 1833 Restore John Jackson...

Aug 19, 1833 Received Jesse Dodd, May? Dodd, Benjamin Bishop.

Sep ??,  1833 Delegated Br. Thos S Greer, Thos Ray, Ambrose Ray,
                     Elijah Ray, to Bethel Assoc. Thos Norman Backup.

Nov ??, 1833 Received Otha Wilbanks by letter.

Dec 15, 1833 Received Elizabeth Nix, John Norman.

Dec 15, 1833 Dismissed Sarah Murphy, NOW COOPER.

Dec 15, 1833 Dismissed Otha Wilbanks

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Feb 15, 1834 Excluded Ruth Bobo. 

Apr 18, 1834 Dismissed Ambrose Ray & Mary his wife.

Mar 15, 1834 Received Edith Murphy, Elenor Norman.

Mar 15, 1834 Received Jerushiat Wilbanks.     

Mar 15, 1834 Received Cooper Wilbanks by Experience. 

May 17,1834 Excluded Lewis Bobo, John Norman

May 17,1834 Excluded Edmund Simpson

Jun 14, 1834 Case of Young Bobo, church agreed to bear with him...

Jun 14, 1834 Exluded Washington Simpson from fellowship.

Jun 14, 1834 Our Clerk who hath served twenty four years wishing to retire
                    from that service.  [ref. Fredrick Jackson see Aug 1833]

Jul  19, 1834 Received Joshua Wilburn.

Jul  19, 1834 Received Mary Bishop by experience. 

Aug 16,1834 Elected John Norman Clerk. 

Aug 16,1834 Nominated T S Greer, to Bethel Association.

Aug 16,1834 Dismissed Thos Nix.

Nov ??,1834 Dismissed Thos Bishop & Ireny his wife by letter.

Nov 15,1834 Exluded Asa Dodd from fellowship. 

Dec 20,1834 Excluded sister Nancy Malone from fellowship. 

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Apr 16,1835 Received Comfort Bobo by experience.

Apr 16,1835 Received Delilah Wilbanks, Edith Wilbanks &
                    Vesty Bishop by experience.

Apr 18,1835 Received Ambrose Ray & Wife Mary & Luizar his Daughter
                    back into the membership by Letter.

Apr 23,1835 Received John Bishop and Wm Jackson by Experience.

Apr 30,1835 Received Manly Bobo & Rebecca his wife by experience.

May 16,1835 Br. Thomas Bishop & Irena his wife return the same
                    letter they received from the church & rec. into fellowship.

Jun  ??, 1835 Granted letter of dismission to Nancy Jackson. 

Aug 15, 1835 Delegated Br. Thos Ray, T S Greer, Ambrose Ray, 
                     Elijah Ray to the Bethel Assoc., Jesse Norman backup.

Aug 17,1835 Received Lemuel Murphy & wife Jane by experience.

Sep 08,1835 Received Lattice Bishop by experience. 

Nov 14,1835 Granted Buly White a letter of dismission.

Nov ??,1835 Elected Elder Thomas Ray our Pastor...

Oct 17,1835 Granted letters of dismission to Thomas Dodd &
                    his wife Margaret.

Dec 19,1835 Thomas Dodd & wife Peggy returned the same letter
                    which they obtained from this church.

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Apr 16, 1836 Dismissed Br. Hiram Murphy & Elizabeth his wife by letter.

Apr 16, 1836 Dismissed Br. Jesse Dodd by letter.

May 14,1836 Granted sister Mariah Norman a letter of dismission.

May 14,1836 Sister Buly White returned the same letter which she 
                              obtained from this church.

Jul  16, 1836 Appointed Br Hosea Ray, Thos Norman, to furnish utensils
                    for digging graves with the expense of the Church to be left 
                    somewhere near there for the public.

Aug 26, 1836 Delegated Br. Thos S Greer, Thos Ray, Ambrose Ray &
                     E Ray to the Bethel Association. 

Sep 17,1836 Received Jepthy Murphy by experience.

Oct 15,1836 Finding ourselves destitute of a church clerk nominate
                   br. Jason Norman Robert Martin, Jesse Norman one 
                   of which is to be appointed clerk at our next meeting.

Dec ??,1836 Nominated Bro. Jason Norman our Church Clerk.

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Jun  17,1837 Received Sister Julia G Ray by letter.

Sep 16,1837 Elected Br. Thomas Ray, Br. Ambrose Ray and Br. Elijah Ray
                    Delegates to the association.

Oct 17,1837 Received by experience Elizabeth Norman. 

Nov 18,1837 Elected Br. William Bobo Music Clerk.

Dec 16, 1837 Excluded Patsy Simpson for leaving without a letter...

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Aug 18,1838 Received by Letter Elenor Bishop.

Aug ??,1838 Elected Br Thom Ray, Ambrose Ray, Elijah Ray delegates
                   to the Association, Br. Bird Murphy as backup.

Oct 20,1838 Dismissed Br. John Norman and wife by Letter.

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Jan 19,1839 Dismissed Br. Miles Nix, his wife and daughter by Letter.

Jan 19,1839 Br John Norman & wife returned their letter of dismission...

Feb 17,1839 Appointed the following brethren to assist in settling a matter next
                    Saturday at Pleasant Hills; Jesse Norman, Thos Norman, Robert
                    Martin, Carry Ray, William Bobo, Charles Bailey. 

Apr 20,1839 T Ray elected pastor for the present year.

Aug ??,1839 Elected Br Thom Ray, Ambrose Ray, Elijah Ray delegates
                    to the Association, Br. Bird Murphy as backup.

Aug 17,1839 Granted Br. Jesse Norman Jr a letter of Dismission.

Nov 19,1839 Edith Murphy wife of J D Murphy returned her letter of dismission
                    obtained from the church to move from this country and previous
                    to moving away joined the Mormons - The church detain her letter
                    and declare an unfellowship with her & also with Hannah Clark for the
                    same transgression.   

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Sep & Oct 1840 - Cannot read this page... 

Nov 14,1840 Declared unfellowship with Jesse Norman...

Dec 19,1840 Granted Letter of dismission to sister Jane Murphy

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Feb 20,1841 Granted letters of dismission to Br. Wm Jackson.

Mar 20,1841 Jason Norman gives reason for resigning as Church Clerk, Private. 

Apr 17,1841 Received by Letter Spencer Bobo & Jesse Ray

Apr 17,1841 Elected Spencer Gibbs as recording clerk.

May 12,1841 Received Mary Bobo, and Nancy Murphy by experience.

May ??,1841 Received by Letter Sarah Greer.

May ??,1841 Excluded Nancy Dodd for leaving our Church Joining the Methodist.

May 22,1841 Received Green H. Bobo by experience.

May 26,1841 Received Sarah A. Gibbs by experience.]

May 30,1841 Recevied John Ray by experience.

Jun ??,  1841 Received Susannah Murphy, by experience.

Jun ??,  1841 Received Letitia Norman, Mary Bobo, M A Murphy by Letter.

Jun ??,  1841 Received by experience Parry Wilbanks.

Jun ??,  1841 Received by experience slaves Thorton & Sarah Gibbs.

Jul 17,  1841 Committee declared unfellowship with Lemual Murphy ...

Jul 17,  1841 Received Cargal Bobo, Louis Bobo by experience.

Jul 18,  1841 Received Sarah Nix, by experience.

Jul 19,  1841 Received Elizah Gibbs by experience.

Jul 20,  1841 Received John Bobo.

Jul 21,  1841 Received Cealy Wilbanks

Jul 21,  1841 Received Jeremiah Bobo, Samuel Bobo by experience.

Jul 23,  1841 Received Frankey Dodd, Nancy Dodd by experience.

Jul 23,  1841 Recieved Thomas Bobo by experience. 

Aug 14,1841 Elected Jason W. Murphy Deacon.

Aug 14,1841 Elected Carlton Ray Deacon.

Aug 14,1841 Delegated Br. Thomas Ray, Ambrose Ray, Elijah Ray, 
                    Thomas Norman to the Association, Carlton Ray backup.

Aug 15,1841 Received Mariah Bobo by experience. 

Sep ??,1841 Dismissed ELIZABETH OWENS (Owins).

Nov??,1841 Restored to fellowship Jesse Norman...

Nov??,1841 Excluded Charlotty Jackson for departing from our faith
                   and practiced

Dec 18,1841 Granted letter of dismission to Sister Susanna White...P.29

Dec 18,1841 Lemuel Murphy made an acknowledgement satisfactory to the 
                    church and obtained a letter of dismission. 

Dec 18,1841 Ordained Br. Carry Ray, Jason W. Murphy Deacons.

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Jan ??,  1842 Grant letter of dismis. to ??? Bailey formerly Norman...

Jan ??,  1842 Received by letter Jefferson Dodd...

Apr 16,1842 Charlotte Murphy excluded for non attendance. 

Dec 17,1842 Granted letter of dismission to Br. Wm Simpson.

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Feb 18,1843 Reelected Br. T Ray Pastor of the Church.

Aug 19,1843 Restored Othy Wilbanks.

Dec 16,1843 Granted letter of Dismission to Andrew belonging to Simon 
                    Murphy.

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Jan  20, 1844 Received Louiza Dodd by letter.

May ??,1844  Appointed a building committee of five Viz A Ray, 
                     LM Murphy, Jesse Whitmire, John Gibbs, Carry Ray,
                     church agrees for the committee to do as they think 
                     proper about the painting of the house.

Aug 17, 1844 Delegated Elder T Ray, A Ray, E Ray alternates are
                     J W Murphy, &  T Norman, to the Association.

Sep 15, 1844 Excluded Thornton & Sarah Gibbs for preparing medicine 
                     & suffering for an improper use and departing from the truth.

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Jan  18, 1845 Restored Sister Nancy Murphy.

Apr 19, 1845 Moved & second that we disapprove of some of the acts of last
                     Association meeting...

Jun 14,  1845 Hiram Murphy prepared to charge against Br Jonathan Holcomb
                     for truspass? appointed Br M Barnet to cite him to next meeting.

Jun 14,  1845 Moved and seconded to know who wood not submit to the act of the
                     church in April last J W Murphy and J M Murphy says they cannot. 
                     The church declares against their conduct but agrees to wait with them
                     until next meeting.

Aug ??, 1845 Excluded Nancy Murphy and Sliva Murphy for refusing to submit
                     to the acts of the church and urging for their names to be erased from
                     the church book. 

                     Appointed Brethren William W Bobo to see old sister Murphy and
                     Nancy Bobo and request them to attend next conference.

Sep 20, 1845 Excluded Susannah Murphy and Nancy Bobo at their request.

Sep ??, 1845  Delegated Br C Ray & S Gibbs, to the Association...

Sep ??, 1845 Instructed delegates to withdraw from the Association on 
                    condition the evils pointed out in the Association at letter 
                    are not removed.

Oct 19, 1845 The Church by a vote approving of the desolution of the 
                    Association the church agrees to delegate to Rock Creek... 
                    

Nov 15, 1845 Granted letters of Dismission to  JEREMIAH BOBO, Edith Eubanks.

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May 16,1846 Elected Br W W Bobo, S Gibbs Deacons.

Aug 15,1846 Excluded Thomas Bobo for his obstinacy & neglect to the church.

Aug 15,1846 Received R M Robinson by Letter.

Aug ??,1846 Protracted meeting went into Ordination of Deacons 
                    William W Bobo and Spencer Gibbs.

Sep 19,1846 Appointed S Gibbs to write to Louis Bobo to send a recommendation 
                    to the church before he can obtain a letter of dismission.

Oct 17,1846 Church in conf. Granted a letter of dismission to Br Green Bobo.

Dec 19,1846 Recd a recommendation from Louis Bobo the church grants him
                    a letter of Dismission.

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Jul 17, 1847 Excluded Nancy Murphy for joining the Lower Fairforest Church
                    without making application to her church for a letter of Dismission.

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Apr 15,1848 Building committee reported that they had met & have
                    received the house. Resolved that we raise the amount of
                    money lacking with interest by subscription or other wise 
                    to pay Hiram Yarbour for building the Meeting House.

Jun 17, 1848 Received Sister Sarah Ray by Letter.

Sep 17,1848 Delegated Thomas Ray, A. Ray, & E. Ray to represent 
                    our church in the Salem Association, in case of failure
                    C. Ray, S. Gibbs, & W. W. Bobo...

Oct ??, 1848 Received by Baptism W. M. Ray, Sarah Wilbanks, Robert
                    Ray, James F Ray, Mary Ray.

Dec 16,1848 Elected E Ray as Pastor for current years.

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May 17,1849 Granted letter of dismission to Br Johnathan Holcomb

May 19,1849 Excluded Cynthia Barnett for going off without a letter.

May 19,1849 Appointed William Ray Church Clerk.

Sep 15,1849 Received William Norman by experience.

Sep 15,1849 Received by Experience James M. Ray...

Sep 15,1849 Delegated the following named Brethren to represent
                    us in the Association at the approaching Anniversary
                    Meeting Viz Rev Thomas Ray, Rev Ambrose Ray, 
                    Carry Ray, in case of failure W M Ray, W W Bobo 
                    S Gibbs. 

Sep 19,1849 Received by Experience Clander Ray.

Note: Below were received between Sep 29, 1849 and Oct 11, 1849:

Sep 29,1849 Received by Experience and Baptism; 
                    Nancy Bobo (wife RB), Kindred Bobo Junr., William
                    Bobo Junr., Rev? Robert Murphy, Frederick Wilbanks, 
                    Martha Wilbanks, Nancy Bobo, Loucinda Bobo.

Sep 29,1849 Received by Experience and Baptism; Delilah Norman.

Sep 29,1849 Received by Experience & Baptism; James Gibbs, 
                    Ann Gibbs, Hiram Gibbs

Sep 29,1849 Received by Experience and Baptism; Nancy Ray, Robert
                    F Ray, Martha Ray, Mary S Ray, Caroline Jackson, 
                   Mary A Ray, Sarah Ray, Elliot Ray, Dorcas Ray.
                   Henry Ray, Robert Landrum Ray, Louisa Ray Junr

Sep 29,1849 Received by Experience and Baptism; William Barnett. 

Sep 29,1849 Received by Experience and Baptism; Mary Bishop
                    Milissi Bishop, Janette Bishop, Elizabeth Bishop, 
                    Nancy Bishop, Daniel Jackson.

Sep 29,1849 Restored Thornton Gibbs.

Oct 14,1849 Baptized John Barnett, Isaac Barnett, Milly Barnett.

Nov 18,1849 Received by experience Sambo Norman.

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Mar 17,1850 Granted letter of dis. to Sister  Leathy Ray, coloured women.

Jun 15, 1850 Excluded Br. Frederick Wilbanks for playing cards...

Dec 14,1850 Called Br Thomas Ray to the Pastourship of the church for the
                    next year. Called Br. Ambrose Ray to supply the church on
                    the third Sundays for next year. 

Sep ??,1850 Delegated following next Association Spencer Gibbs, 
                   Carry Ray, Robert S Fant & Jesse Whitmire, Alternates,
                   Wm M Ray, Wm W Bobo, James Gibbs & Wm Norman.

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May 17,1851 Granted letter of dismission to Sister Sarah Wilbanks 
                     now Casey, & Elizabeth Wilbanks now Casey. 

Sep 30,1851 Sister Amy Nix has lain off from the church for some time,
                    appointed br. Ben Lamb to see here ....

Sep 30,1851 Appointed B C Ray to see sister Mary Bobo about non attendance.

Oct ??,1851 Church will bear with Sister Amy Nix...

Oct 18,1851 Granted letters of dismission to Rev Ambrose Ray & his wife
                    Mary Ray, Robert L. Ray, Henry Ray, Eliot A Ray, also two of
                    his servants (viz) Robin Ray & Clandes Ray.
[Note from Mike White: Ambrose Ray is received at the Chalybeate
Baptist Church in Tippah  Co. MS 1852, many other Union SC folks
are there others came later, shortly after he was elected Pastor].

Nov 15,1851 Granted letters of dismission to Sisters, Nelly Bishop, Mary
                     Bishop Senr., Melissa Bishop, Ginnette Bishop, Mary 
                     Bishop Junr.

Dec 14,1851 Granted letters of dismission to Br. Cooper Wilbanks & wife, also 
                    Sister Parry Wilbanks.
Church Roll:  Cooper Wilbanks Dismissed 1851
                     William Wilbanks Jr. Exclud: 1851
                     Jerusia  Wilbanks Dismissed  1851
                     Parry    Wilbanks Dismissed  1851 
[Note from Mike White: These Wilbanks moved to Tippah Co MS 
probably 1852 attended the Chalybeate Baptist Church.

Dec ??, 1851 Called Br Thomas Ray to the Pastorship for next year.

Dec ??, 1851 Called Ambrose Ray to supply us on third Sundays...

Dec 20,1851 Br M C Barnett to preach one Sunday in each month next year...

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Feb 14, 1852 After preaching by Rev MC Barnett & John Gibbs to business...

Feb 14, 1852 Received Lucinda C Ray by letter...

May 15,1852 Preaching by Rev Thos Ray...

May 16,1852 Granted letter of dismission to Sister Eliza Gibbs.

Jun 19, 1852 Preaching by Rev M C Barnett.

Aug 14,1852 Elected Delegates to the Salem Baptist Association; 
                    Wm Norman, Wm M Ray, Carry Ray, in case of failure
                    Wm W Bobo, Spencer Gibbs, James Gibbs & James M Ray.

Oct 16,1852 Granted James M Ray a letter of dismission.

Oct ??, 1852 The church agrees to call Rev John G Landrum to supply them one
                    Sabath in each month for next years... providing we cannot get him
                    Rev M C Barnett again for next year...

Oct ??, 1852 The church failed to get either of the above named Ministers.

Nov 20,1852 Granted letter of dismission to Charles Norman (colored)

Nov 20,1852 Granted letters of dismission to Br. Jeremiah Wilbanks 
                    & Wife Cealy Wilbanks.

Dec 18,1852 After devine services by Elder M C Barnett proceeded to business...

Dec 18,1852 Called Elder Thomas Ray to the Pastorship of the church 
                    for the next year (viz) 1853.

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Jan 15, 1853 After divine services by Elder Thomas Ray proceeded to business...

Jan 15, 1853 Granted a letter of dismission to sister Sarah C Ray.

Apr 14,1853 After divine services by Elder J L Norman & J Gibbs proceeded...

May 14,1853 Letter read from Baptist Church of Christ at Gilead requesting 
                     letter of dismission for Elizabeth Bishop was granted.

Aug 20,1853 Received Br Jesse Bailey by letter, into the fellowship...

Nov 19,1853 The church declares against Eliza Norman for leaving the church 
                     and joining the Methodist Society.

Nov 19,1853 Excluded Daniel Wilbanks for going off without a letter.

Nov ??,1853 In as much as John Barnett has been drunk and fighting the 
                     church declares against his conduct.

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Jan  ??, 1854 Called Elder Thomas Ray to the Pastorship of the Church.

Feb 18, 1854 After public services by Elder J S Ezell proceeded...

Aug 19,1854 Delegated following to represent the Church in Salem 
                    Association at its next annual meeting at Chesterville, 
                    commencing on Friday before the first Lords day in Oct
                    next, viq; WM Ray, C Ray & S Gibbs, in case of failure
                    WW Bobo, RM Robinson, Wm Norman.

Sep 16, 1854 Granted letter of dismission William Wilbanks

Sep 17, 1854 Granted letter of dismission to Edith Wilbanks.

Sep 19, 1854 Received into fellowship by experience Noami Bobo,
                    Mary E Norman, Wm Thomas Norman, & Nice (colord).

Oct 14,1854 Church recalls Rev J S Ezell to supply the church one sabath...

Oct 15,1854 Baptized Norma Bobo, William Norman, Mary E Norman
                   and Nice (colord women) belonging to Jesse Bailey. 

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Jan 20, 1855 Church in conference after service by Elders J L Norman & J S Ezell...

Aug 17,1855 Delegated following to Salem Association; WM Ray, C Ray,
                    S Gibbs, backup, RS Fant, Jas Gibbs, John Ray.

Sep 15,1855 Received a Joint letter from Daniel Wilbanks and the Union Baptist 
                    Church in Miss. and from that letter the church restores Br. Daniel 
                    Wilbanks to fellowship, And gives him a letter of dismission. 
[Note from Mike White:  Many other Wilbanks and others moved to Tippah Co MS
                    where they joined the Chalybeate Baptist Church.

Sep 18,1855 Received into fellowship, candidate for baptism Samuel Ray.

Oct 20,1855 Recalled Br J S Ezell to supply this church next year 1856.

Oct 21,1855 Baptized Samuel Ray. 

Nov 17,1855 In as much as Robert Murphy has been guilty of swearing & card 
                    playing & has lain of from the for a great while, the church declares
                    against his conduct.

Dec 15,1855 Public services conducted by Elders JS Ezell & JL Norman.

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May 17,1856 Received into fellowship Elisha Gibbs (Colord) belongs
                     to Spencer Gibbs.

Jun  14, 1856 Delegated to the Salem & Bethel Associations, to commence
                     at Cool Branch Church Fairfield Dist on Friday before the 
                     second Sabbath in Aug next viz, S Gibbs, C Ray, W M Ray,
                     Alternates, Wm Norman, James Gibbs, R S Fant.

Jun  15, 1856 Baptized a colored man; Elisha Gibbs.

Aug 20,1856 Received Emmerilas Gibbs, Elizabeth Bobo, Carolina Sparks
                    wife of Thos Sparks, Eliza Jane Gibbs, by experience.

Sep 20, 1856 Received Mary Bobo, Marion Ray by experience.

Sep 20, 1856 Received a joint letter from Lavina Lee (Eubanks) & a committee 
                     appointed for the purpose by the Baptist Church at Dallas GA, she was
                     excluded from this church in 1843 she made full confession and prays the
                     church to forgive & restore here to fellowship & grant letter of dismission.
                     The said committee testifies to her christain course. In consequence of 
                     her contribution & the recommendation of the committee, The church 
                     restores her to fellowship & gives here letter of dismission.

Sep 21, 1856 Baptized the following person viz Emenilas Gibbs, Elizabeth Bobo,
                     Caroline Sparks, Eliza Jane Gibbs, Mary Bobo, Marion Ray.

Oct 18, 1856 Granted Br Daniel Jackson & wife Edith letters of dismission.

Oct 18, 1856 Called on Br John S Ezell to preach at this church in 1857...

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Jan 17,  1857 Church in Conference after a sermon by Elder J L Norman proceeded...

Mar 15, 1857 Church agrees that the Treasure Receive the money left that was
                     paid in to repair the Graveyard and send the same for a Long 
                     handle shovel and Mattock for the use of the graveyard.

Aug 15, 1857 After public services performed by Elders D Scruggs and 
                     John L Norman, the church met in conference... 

Aug 15, 1857 Delegated following to Salem Association; S Gibbs, C Ray,
                     WM Ray, backups, RS Fant, James Gibbs & John Ray.

Aug 23, 1857 Baptized into the fellowship of church Francis Ray.

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Aug 14,1858 Elected following to Salem Association viz, Spencer Gibbs,
                    WM Ray & C Ray, alternates, J Gibbs, RS Fant, RM Robinson. 

Aug 16,1858 Received by Experience in Fellowship James Bishop.

Aug 17,1858 Received into fellowship by experience; Eliza, Jane Francis Gibbs.

Aug 18,1858 Received by experience Charlotte Ray.

Aug 19,1858 Received by experience Mariah Jackson.

Aug 19,1858 Received into fellowship by experience; Cassey Nix.

Aug 22,1858 Baptized; Eliza, Jane Francis Gibbs, Cassey Nix, received
                    into fellowship.

Aug 22,1858 Baptized; James Bishop, Charlotte Ray, Mariah Jackson,
                    and received into the fellowship of the church.

Sep ??,1858 Received by letter Sister Janette Bishop...

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Jan 16, 1859 Treasure C Ray request to be excused, Br. James Gibbs
                    appointed Treasure.

Feb ??, 1859 A Charge preferred against Br Kindred Bobo for attending
                    parties & Dances & playing the Fiddle such occasions for
                    other to dance... church voted against his conduct.

Sep 22,1859 Received by experience, Sarah Ann Wilbanks, Irene M Ray.                    

Sep 22,1859 Received Barram Bobo.

Sep 23,1859 Baptized Barram Bobo.

Sep 23,1859 Baptized Sarah Ann Wilbanks & Irene M Ray.

Oct 14,1859 Granted letters of dismission; Br Spencer Gibbs & Wife
                    Sarah A Gibbs, Br. R? Gibbs...

Oct 14, 1859 Granted letteres of dismission; Br Jim? Ray & wife Sarah Ray,
                     Br James F Ray & wife Loucinda C Ray, Br Marion Ray
                     and wife Eliza J Ray...

Nov 17,1859 Services performed by Elders John Norman, John Gibbs...

Nov 19,1859 Received into fellowship of the church by letter Rev
                    John L Norman and Wife Sarah Norman.

Nov 19,1859 In as much as Br John L Norman has attached himself to 
                    our church we think it unnecessary to call a supply for next year.

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Jan  15, 1860 Granted letters of dismission to Br. Hosea Ray, Carry Ray
                     & wife Jane Ray, & Mary belonging to Carry Ray.

Mar 17,1860 Received into the fellowship by letter Hosea H. Ray.

Mar 17,1860 Elected to become deacons WM Ray & RM Robinson...

Mar 19,1860 Ordained as Deacons, WM Ray & RM Robinson.

Mar 19,1860 Granted letters of Dismission to Sister Janette Bishop  
                    also Elder John L Norman & wife Sarah Norman.

Jun 16, 1860 ...Public service by Rev J L Norman.

Aug 18,1860 WM Ray appointed Treasure of the Church.

Aug 18,1860 Resolved that all slaves bringing spirituous liquors, 
                    Watermelons & Cakes on the grounds & selling or 
                     offering for sale the same will be legally dealt with...

Sep 15,1860 After a sermon by Elder M. C. Barnett proceeded to business...

Sep 19,1860 Received into the fellowship of the church by experience;
                    Eliza Bobo & Margary Bobo candidates for Baptism.

Oct 20,1860 Geo. Forsyth Co. Sept 16, 1860
                    To the Baptist Church at Padgetts Creek
                     Dear Brethren & sisters I write to you requesting you if you
                     please to send me Church Letter from you as I wish to attach
                     myself to the Baptist Church in this country and I hope you will
                     pardon me for neglecting to write sooner so  I ever remain your
                     loving sister --  Harriet T Janes.
                     Whereupon the church granted her a letter of dismission.

Oct 02,1860 Received the following letter from the Cedar Springs Church;
                   Cedar Springs SC October 2, 1860.
                   The Cedar Springs Church to sister, The Padgetts Creek Church.
                   Dear Br. We write in behalf of Sister Vina Hawkins who says she was a
                   member of your church years back, but have not been with you for many
                   years not because she had ???? against a member of the church for she
                   says she has not. But because she moved out of the bounds of the 
                   Church & because her husband was apposed to her going. She says 
                   she has lived a wanderer. Counsel, she wishes a letter to join a 
                   church near her. It is dieu? Sister Hawkins to say that she has lived
                   quite consistent since she has lived in our bounds, as far as we are 
                   able to say.
                   We Sign our names in behalf of the Church.
                    Robert White, J. W. Cooper (Committee)
[Note from Mike White: This would be Robt Jr., J.W. Cooper was his friend]

Nov 17,1860 Took up letter from Cedar Springs, restored & Dismissed
                     Lavine Hawkins.

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Feb 16, 1861 Invited Elder J R Graves to visit our church and preach for
                     us during his visit to this State next Spring.

Mar 16, 1861 Church in conference, after sermon by Eldeer J A Ezell    
                     proceeded to business...

May 18,1861 ...All slaves selling spirituous liquors, Cakes or any other articles 
                    within the limits of the Incorporation or Gambling within the
                    same shall for the first offence receive 25 stripes, and for the 
                    second 50 stripes.

Oct 19, 1861 Called Elder J S Ezell to supply this church monthly next yr. 1862. 

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May ??,1862 Public services by Rev John Gibbs, no business transacted.

Aug 16,1862 Elected the following brethren delegates to the Salem Association
                    viz R.M. Robinson, W.M Ray, & R.S. Fant, alternates, 
                    Wm Browning, W. W. Bobo, John Ray...

Oct ??, 1862 Received into fellowship Frances Murphy by experience.

Nov ??,1862 Received into the fellowship by experience Delilah Murphy,
                    Francis Bailey.

Dec ??,1862 Received into the fellowship Caroline Bishop by experience.

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May 16,1863 Public services performed by Elder M. C. Barnett...

Jun 20, 1863 Granted letters of dismission to Sister E. J. F. Norman & her
                    servant Mooris Norman.

Jun 20, 1863 Whereas Wm Ray Executor of Rev Thomas Ray Deceased, has 
                    has paid to the Officers of this church three hundred dollars
                    $300.00. Bequeathed by the said Rev Thomas Ray Deceased,
                    use & benefit of the Church.   Therefore resolved that the said
                    amount be let out at interest the first chance, and that the church
                    use only the interest retaining the principle. 

Aug 15,1863 Received into fellowship Elizabeth Bishop by letter.

Aug 15,1863 Also at its next annual meeting, of the Salem Association,
                    There should be a move made for the Salem, Bethel, and 
                    Columbia Associations to unite, and form one Association.
                    Delegates to vote as they think best.

Sep 17,1863 Received Lou Bobo.

Nov 17,1863 Baptized Lou Bobo.

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May 14,1864 Sister Mary Ann Sexton applying for a letter of dismission...

Jul  16, 1864  Elected following brethren to represent the church in the 
                     Fairfield Association to convene at Union Court House on
                     Friday before the 2nd Sabath in Sept next. viz; RM Robinson
                     W M Ray and Wm Browning, Alternates, W W Bobo, 
                     John Ray, and R S Fant.

Nov ??, 1864 Received into the fellowship, for baptism Elrica Gibbs.

Dec 18,1864 Baptized Elrica Gibbs

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Sep 16,1865 Received into the fellowship by Baptism Franklin Barnett.

Sep 18,1865 Received into the fellowship by Baptism Leacy Gibbs.

Sep 18,1865 Granted letters of dismission to Brother Robt S Fant,
                    & Wife Irene Fant & Daughter Rosalin Fant...

Sep 20,1865 Received into the fellowship by Baptism Jamel Ray,
                   W. Thomas Bobo, & Josephine Ray, Bale Ray (Colored)

Sep 21,1865 Received Rufus Bishop candidates for baptism & then baptized.

Nov20,1865 Received Fanny V Ray into fellowship & Baptized her.

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Jun 16, 1866 Received into fellowship by letter Sisters Ann & Emily Barnett.

Jul  ??, 1866 Elected following to Fairfield Association; Wm M Ray, R M
                   Robinson, Wm R Barnett & Robt F Ray.

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Jan 06,1867 Called Rev Wm Mayfield to preach at this church the present,
                   on 3rd Sabbath in each month & Sunday before...

Jul 20, 1867 Granted letters to Jesse Baily and wife. 

Jul ??, 1867 Received by Baptism the following; Lucy A Bobo, Rebecca Bishop,
                  Charly Murphy, Sallie Gibbs, Sallie Malone, Leanah Bishop.

Jul ??, 1867 Received by Baptism the following; Victory C Ray, Elvira Bailey,
                  Sallie Malone, Albert Ray.

Oct 19,1867 Br W D Mayfield resigned his Pastorship of the church, effect at 
                    the end of year 1867.

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Aug 15,1868 The Trustees of the church were request to confer with J W Murphy
                     with reference to a small piece of land and to purchase the same for
                     the use of the church or for a burial ground provides they can 
                     effect a trade. 

Oct ??, 1868 Trustees of the church reported that they had conferred with 
                     J. W. Murphy with reference to purchasing a  piece of land for 
                     the use of the church and that hey had purchased 1 1/10 acres
                     of land of the said J. W. Murphy for Eleven Dollars the report 
                     adopted by the church.

Nov 15,1868 Rev T Robertson resigned the Pastorship of the church on account
                    of the distance he had to come and more especially on account of 
                    the unsettled condition of the country. 

Dec ??, 1868 Called Elder J T Gwinn to preach for the church in 1869.

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Jan 16, 1869 Following members excluded as gone for many years, F Murphy,
                    Sambo Norman, F Bailey. Also, recommend to be excluded;
                    Jack Bobo, Thornton Gibbs, on basis of fornication. 

Sep 24,1869 Received into the fellowship of the church by Baptism,
                    Lavina Ann Ray, Hitabella Dodd.

Oct 16,1869 Granted letters of dismission to Br Albert W Ray, Sisters
                    Mary E Ray, Sallie W Barnett.

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May 14,1870 Received into the fellowship by letter, sister Eliza Dodd.

Aug 20,1870 Granted letters of dimission to Sister Leacy Gibbs.

Aug 23,1870 Received by Experience & Candidates for Baptism Sarah Bishop, 
                    Malissa Dodd, Ether Ray.

Aug 25,1870 Baptized and Received into fellowship in the church Sarah Bishop,
                    Malissa Dodd, Ether Ray

Oct 15,1870 Received by experience candidates for Baptism Mariah Bishop.

Nov19,1870 Granted letters of dismission to Br Wm R Barnett.                     

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Feb 18,1871 Following member who had had dances or balls at their houses
                    or visited or engaged in such places of amusement; Charley Murphy,
                    Sallie Malone, Gave satisfaction to the church.

Feb 18,1871 Whereas Bro. W. Frank Barnett has left the State without 
                    applying for a letter of dismission and did not make satisfactory
                    arrangements with some of his creditors the clerk is to write to
                    him on the subject in behalf of the church.                    

Apr 15,1871 Received by Experience a candidate for baptism Mattie Bobo.

Apr ??,1871 W W Bobo was elected Superintendent of the Sunday school for
                    this year (1871).

Sep 16,1871 Elected W M Ray, R M Robinson, R F Ray, D N Wilburn &
                    W W Bobo, Delegates to the Fairfield Association. Alternates,
                    W T Bobo, W Browning.

                    Appointed W W Bobo... H Gibbs a committee to attend to the 
                    delegates messengers, Agents & visitors who may attend the
                    meeting of the Fairfield Association...

Nov 18,1871 Granted letters of dismission to br. Hiram Gibbs & sisters 
                     E. E. Gibbs, S H Gibbs & L C Layton.

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Mar ??, 1872 Bro. Barham Bobo prepared a charge against Sister Sallie M Malone 
                    for dancing, appointed Bro. Levi Sparks to inform her of the same and 
                    notify her that the case will be tryed at our conference meeting...

Jun 15, 1872 Sister Sallie Malone excluded for dancing...

Jul ??,  1872  Public services performed by Rev. W L Brown.

Aug 17,1872 Elected brethren R M Robinson, W M Ray, R F Ray, W J Davis,
                    & W T Bobo to represent the church in the Fairfield Association.

Dec 15,1872 The church unanimously called Rev L C Ezell for there pastor for 1873.

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Mar 15,1873 Preaching by Rev Cooper, in Church conference.

Jul ??,  1873  Received into the fellowship of the church Martha Murphey.

Aug 16,1873 Elected brethren W M Ray, R M Robinson, John Ray & Robert
                    F Ray, Alternate W W Bobo, B. Bobo, S J Ray & W J Bobo,
                    delegates to the Fairfield Association. 

Oct ??,1873 ...Re-elected Br. L  C Ezell as our Paster ensuing year...

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May ??, 1874 Motion brother A? A? Wilburn was elected to fill the vacant
                     office of Clerk and Treasure caused by the death or our 
                     brother W M Ray.

Jun  ??, 1874 Church in conference Jun ??, 1874 Services performed by Elder
                     L C Ezell (Pastor).

Jun  ??, 1874 To the Treasure accounts we find a note given by Wesley Hollis 
                     in 1863 for $150.00 borrowed money this was money bequeathed
                     to our church by Elder Thos Ray.  We recommend that the
                     note be scaled according to ??? and that the interest be added 
                     and that the account be presented for collection.  
                     The amount originally bequeathed was $300, we find no account
                     of the other $150 and recommend that the matter be investigated,
                     We also find no number of subscriptions on which there are sums
                     yet due, we most respectfully suggest that all such dues be found
                     to our treasures at once, and that the same be forwarded to the
                     parties to whom it is due...

Aug 15, 1874 Church in conference... after services by Rev. John Norman 
                     proceeded to business.
Aug ??, 1874 Received by Experience for Baptism; Lyles Bobo, 
                    Rosaline Bobo, Antima? Ray.
Aug ??, 1874 Received by Experience for Baptism; Elliot Ray, Aelia? Bobo...

Sep 14, 1874 Granted letter of dismission to Sister Mattie R Bobo...

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Feb 20, 1875 Rec Return letter from sister M A Ray, on motion was 
                     received back into the full fellowship of the church.

May15, 1875 Appointed Bro W T Bobo Clerk Proterm... Bro B N Wilburn 
                     resigning as clerk and Treasure. Church elected W T Bobo 
                     clerk and Bro R F Ray, treasure. 

Jun 19, 1875  Church n Conference...Preaching by G M Roebuck...

Jun 19, 1875  Rec Returned letter from sister V J C Ray & on motion of
                     the church she was received back into full fellowship...

Jul 17, 1875  ...Bro Wm W Bobo moderator protem...

Nov20,1875 Church in Conference There being no Pastor Bro W W Bobo
                   acts as moderator...

Nov20,1875 It was moved that we appoint three Delegates to represent us at
                   Union C H for the purpose of consulting with different Churches
                   of this County whether we shall form a County Association or 
                   not - Appointed Br. RM Roberson, BG Wilburn, W T Bobo.

Nov??,1875 Read letter from Pendleton Baptist Church that Br. Wm Simpson 
                  was under there watch care and also stating that he had once obtained
                  a letter from the Padgetts Creek Church but had lost it and now 
                  desired another letter and on motion request was granted.

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Jan 15, 1876 Granted letters of dismission to Sister Elizabeth Bishop.

Jan 15, 1876 Received by letter Sister Isadore Bobo.

Mar 18,1876 Granted letters of dismission Eliza Dodd, DN Wilburn.

Apr 15,1876 After Preaching by our Pastor L.C. Ezell. The Church then met in
                    conference & appointed Br. RM Roberson, James Waldrip, 
                    Webster Wilburn Delegates to reprsent us at the Union County,
                    Union Meeting to be held at DuckPond Church embracing the 5th
                    Sabbath in this month...

Jul 15, 1876 Sermon by Rev M Lambright... 

Jul 16, 1876 Appointed the following Br. as delegates to the Union Meeting 
                   to be held at the Lower Fairforest, Brethren RM Robertson, 
                   D.N. Wilburn, B.G. Wilburn, R.F. Ray, Webster Wilburn...

Aug 19,1876 Rec return letter from Br. D.N. Wilburn.

Aug 19,1876 Elected following Brethren delegates to represent us in the 
                    Fairfield Association, RM Roberson, DN Wilburn, Webster
                    Wilburn with BG Wilburn were elected to attend  the Union 
                    County Convention...

Aug 19,1876 Appointed a committee of five Brethren RM Robinson,
                    WW Bobo, BG Wilburn & John Stewart & RF Ray to 
                    examine our house of worship and see what work is necessary 
                    to be done and make such arrangements as they think best.

Nov 18,1876 Bro W. C. Murphy Excluded from the church... [This was a
                    long dispute between Rev L C Ezell & Charlie Murphy].

Nov 19,1876 Br RM Robinson states that he has received a sealed comm-
                    unication for the Church. The Pastor and Deacons retired,
                    read and the communications and reported that they be read by
                    the church. These letters contained information from Br. WT
                    Davis & wife, DJ Davis & sister M.S. Murphy they were no
                    more members of Padgetts Creek Church.

                   On motion of RM Robinson a charge of unchristian and 
                   contemptuous conduct towards this church was preferred
                   against the above named person and they were Excluded. 

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Feb 17, 1877 Granted letter of dismission to sister Sarah Ann Wilbanks.

Apr 14, 1877 Br. W. W. Bobo resigned as singing clerk, his resignation was
                     received and Br. W. T. Bobo was elected to take his place.

Apr 14, 1877 Appointed Br. RM Robinson, Lyles Bobo, Webster Wilburn
                     as delegates to represent us in our Union County Union Meeting
                     to he held at Hebron Church 5th sabbath in this month.

May 19,1877 On Motion of W W Bobo, resolved that we invite the Union
                     County Union Meeting to hold there next meeting at this place.

May 19,1877 Resolved to elect 3 Deacons at our next Conference meeting.

Sep 15, 1877 Received by letter Br Monroe Bobo.

Oct 20, 1877 Motion by W.W. Bobo it was unanimously agreed that we 
                    continue Bro. LC Ezell for the next year [1878 as Pastor]. 

Oct 21, 1877 Received by Experience Mrs. Janie Bobo.

Oct 24, 1877 Restored to the fellowship Mrs. Mary Bobo formally 
                    Miss Wix, and Miss Elliott Wix.

Oct 25, 1877 Received by Exp. Willie Ray, H Walter Bishop, BF Bobo.

Oct 26, 1877 Received by experience Clarence Bishop

Oct 26, 1877 Received by experience Fowler Bobo.

Oct 27, 1877 Received by experience Hiram B Murphy. 

Oct 27, 1877 Received by experience Fincher Bobo, Johnie Bobo, Miss
                     Sallie Bobo, Miss Dellie Bobo, Miss Mary Bobo, and
                     Mrs. Elizabeth Bobo. 

Oct 28, 1877 Met by the Pool & attended to the ordinance of Baptism upon 
                     the following named persons; Janie Bobo, Willie Ray, Walter
                     Bishop, B F Bobo, Fowler Bobo, Hiram B Murphy, Fincher
                     Bobo, Johnie Bobo, Clarence Bishop. 

Oct 28, 1877 Received by experience Madora Wilbanks. 

Nov 18,1877 Baptized the following persons; Mrs. Elizabeth Bobo, Miss 
                     Sallie Bobo, Miss Dellie Bobo, Miss Mary Bobo, Miss
                     Madora Wilbanks.

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Feb 16, 1878 RF Ray, Treasure made report, to satisfaction, then resigned,
                     Br. BG Wilburn was elected Treasure.

Mar 16, 1878 Received by letter Bro. David E Barnett.

Mar 16, 1878 Dismissed by letter Bro. W J Bobo.

Jul   20, 1878 Granted letter of dismission to Sister Cassie Barnett.

Sep 19, 1878 Preaching by Bro L C Ezell After which proceeded to business.

Oct 19, 1878 In as much as Brethren DN Wilburn, Lyles Bobo & sister 
                    Chloe Wilburn was appointed b the Association to act as a 
                    committee to organize a missionary society at this place...

                    It being the time to call a Pastor for another years on motion
                    went with a call and Bro L C Ezell was unanimously chosen...

Oct 20, 1878 Met at the pool Baptized the following: Mamie F Ray, Miss 
                     Lula A Ray & Miss Mary Ray... all received into fellowship.

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Jan 18, 1879  Granted letter of dismission to Sister Margaret Bishop.

Mar 15, 1879 The moderator appointed Brethren RM Robinson, W W Bobo,
                     DN Wilburn, to represent this Church in the Union Meeting which
                     meets at this place Friday before 5th Sunday in this month. 

May 17,1879 In absence of Pastor Br. WW Bobo elected moderator.

Jun  14, 1879 Appointed Brethren RM Robinson, WW Bobo, & H C
                     Whitmire to represent us in the Union Meeting which will
                     be held at Sulphur Springs Church on Freday before 5th 
                     Sabbath of this month.

Dec 20, 1879 Bro Wm W Bobo Presented an Instrument of writing & deed of 
                     conveyance Granting the Church & congregation of using waters
                     from a Spring Located on his lands (Said Spring being the common
                     watering place of Padgetts Creek Church) So long as said 
                     Church shall exist. On motion of Br RM Robinson it was oreded
                     that said deed be recorded in the Clerks office and also in our
                     church Book.

DEED OF CONVEYANCE

State of South Carolina
 Union County

Know all men by these presents that I William W. Bobo of the county and State
aforesaid for and in consideration of the good will I have and bear to the Padgetts
Creek Church and the community and congregation worshiping at said church
and all who wise the cemetery there for the burial of there dead - do hereby
grant and convey tot he said Church or to R.M. Robinson, John Ray, Levi
Sparks and others cooperators of said church & there successor so long as
said church shall stand - the full, free & proper use of the Spring of waters
located on my land at the usual watery place of said church : to have and to 
hold - but the right or privilege no to convey to any other body - school or
gathering whatsoever - but for all other purposes I reserve to myself the 
exclusive control of the said Spring and its use - Witness my hand & seal
Nov 24, 1879.                                                  Signed: W W Bobo  (LS)

Signed Sealed & Delivered 
in presence of us
A D Easters
W S Gregory
South Carolina
Union County

Personally appeared W S Gregory before me and made oath that he saw Wm 
W. Bobo sign seal & deliver the foregoing deed or privilege to R.M. Robinson
John Ray, Levi Sparks & other Cooperators for the use & purpose therein 
expressed and that A. D. Easters together with himself witnessed the trans
action of the same.

Sworn to & Subscribed     signed: W. S. Gregory
before me this 1st day 
of Jan A D 1880.

B B Bobo
Trail Justice                  

Recorded in Registers Office
5th Day of January 1880
in Book G  
Page 493

Signed: James Monroe?  Clerk of C.
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Feb 14, 1880 Received by letter Sister Sallie Bobo.

Feb 14, 1880 Appointed Brethren Levi Sparks, John W Sanders, DN Wilburn,
                     W T Bobo as delegates to the Union Meeting to be held at the
                     Lower Fairforest Church 5th Sabbath in this month.

Mar 20, 1880 A Letter was read from Piedmont Church stating that Mrs Rebecca 
                     Holcomb had put herself under the watch care of that church she
                     having been excluded from the Padgetts Creek Ch several years ago
                     She stated to the church that she was very sorry for her past 
                     conduct and the church to forgive her & restore her to the fellowship
                     of this church. Motion she was restored to the full fellowship of 
                     this church and at her request a letter of dismission was granted.

May 15, 1880 Appointed Brethren RM Robinson, B F Bobo, H B Murphy, 
                     W A Ray, J? L Bobo as delegates to the Union Meeting which
                      meets with the Janes Ville church 5th Sabbath of this month.

Aug 14, 1880 Received by experience Miss Addie Bobo. 

Aug 17, 1880 Received by experience Miss Kate C Sexton.

Sep 24, 1880 Received by Experience Allice Malone.

Sep 24, 1880 Ordinance of Baptism was administered upon the following;
                     Kate Sexton, Addie Bobo, Allice Malone.  (by LC Ezell)

Sep 30, 1880 Received by experience Elisha Wilbanks & rec. into fellowship.

Nov 20, 1880 Received by letter Br. James Brock from Bethesda Church.

Nov 20, 1880 Motion to call a Pastor, unanimously elected Br. LC Ezell (1881).

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Jun 18, 1881 Letter from James Bishop asking for forgiveness of his wrongs,
                    and to be restored to fellowship and give a letter. Motion made
                    to restore James Bishop and granted a letter of dismission. 

Nov 20,1881 Granted the Sabbath school at this place the privilege of 
                     having a Christmas Tree in the house...

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Feb 18, 1882 Upon motion Br. Ezell was requested to preach a memorial 
                     sermon tomorrow in memory of Rev. John G. Landrum.       

Apr 15, 1882 The Treasure tendered his resignation (BG Wilburn), was accepted.
                     Motion Br. DN Wilburn, Br. John W Sanders elected Treasure.

Apr 15, 1882 Br S J Ray excluded from fellowship for drunkenness. 

Jul   15, 1882 Appointed Brethren BF Bobo, John W Sanders, Thomas Wilburn,
                     I L Bobo as delegates to represent us at Union Meeting which meet
                     with the Jonesville Church Friday 5th Sabbath in this month.

Oct 14, 1882 Unanimous ballot for Br. L C Ezell to serve as pastor 1883.

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Apr 14,1883 Appointed Levi Sparks, H B Murphy to attend Union Meeting at
                    Sulphur Springs 5th Sabbath in this month.

Aug ??,1883 Received by experience for Baptism; Carry Malone, & Baptized.

Oct 20, 1883 On Motion Br Ezell was called indefinitely as pastor of church.

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Aug 16, 1884  Granted letters of dismission to David E Barnett & wife 
                      Lezie Barnett.

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Feb  ??, 1885 Proceedings for Feb & Mar were accidentally lost. WT Bobo Clk.

Apr 18, 1885 Granted letter of dismission to Sister Lula Harris (formerly Ray).

Apr ??, 1885 Dropped from church rolls for non-attendance; Br. Fincher
                    G Bobo & Wife, sister Della Cooper.
 
Aug 18, 1885 Preaching by Bro. Cally Watson of Cedar Shoals Church. After
                     which church met in conference and appointed next Friday as 
                     the time for cleaning out the Grave Yard.

Aug 18, 1885 Bro. DN Wilburn arrived and stated that he had just left Bro. 
                             RF Ray's and that Bro. Rays wife had died just afew minutes
                             before he left and that Bro Ray requested him to ask the 
                             church to remember him in prayer, and upon motion of Br.
                             of Br. WT Bobo, Br. Ezell led in special prayer for the 
                             bereaved family. 

Dec 17, 1885 DN Wilburn stated Sister Kate Sexton had married & left the 
                     county and had asked for a letter of dismission.

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Feb 20, 1886 Granted  letter of dismission to sister Mamie Ray.

Feb 20, 1886 W.T. Bobo offered his resignation as recording clerk...

Feb 21, 1886 Received by letter Sister Madora Murphy.

Feb 21, 1886 Read letter from Susan Burnett of Milton GA, Shady Grove Church,
                     that several years ago she had obtained a letter from this church but 
                     had lost it and desired this church to grant her another. Statement was
                     read from the Clerk of Shady Grove Church in GA stating that Susan 
                     Burnett had put herself under the watch case of that church. Clerk 
                     instructed to write a certificate to the Shady Grove church...

May 15,1886 Upon Motion of Br. L. S. Sparks resolved that on tomorrow
                     we a contribution to Br. W. W. Bobo he being very old and 
                     very much afflicted, upon motion - adjourned. 

Jul  17, 1886 Received Br. GC Wilburn & wife FL Wilburn from Union Baptist.

Sep 19, 1886 Received by experience Nannie Bobo.

Sep 21, 1886 Baptized Nannie Bobo. 

Sep 24, 1886 Received by experience Jesse Bobo, Minnie Bobo.

Sep 24, 1886 Restored Sue Murphy.

Oct 17, 1886 Baptized Jesse Bobo, Minnie Bobo.

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Feb 18, 1887 Granted letter of dismission to Br. W T/F? [Rev?] Bobo.

Feb 18, 1887 ...Then went into the election of Deacons viz; H B Murphy...

Mar 19, 1887 Motion of Br. Levi Sparks, H B Murphy was elected superintendent
                     of Sunday School for the present year.  

May 14, 1887 Preaching by John S. Ezell - Church met in conference...
                     proceeded to ordain the following Brethren; S J Waldrup,
                     H. B. Murphy, John W. Sanders. Following presbytery 
                     assisted in ordination; Rev JS Ezell & E C Walton of Cedar
                     Shoals Ch, Rev L C Ezell of Bethel Ch, Bro. C B Bobo from 
                     New Prospect Ch, ?????? from Hebron Ch. Levi Sparks,
                     B C? Wilburn & W T Bobo of Padgetts Creek. On motion 
                     of Br. L C Ezell... The Church then extended the right hand
                     as a token of there approval the brethren as deacons. The 
                     Ordination was pronounced by Bro Watson - Adjourned.  

Aug 20, 1887 I L Bobo moved to elect delegates to our Association, Elected
                     B F Eson, D N Wilburn, J W Sanders, I? L Bobo & B F Bobo.

Aug 20, 1887 Received by Experience and Baptism during our protracted meetings
                     Aug & Sep; Tellie Sexton, Etta Bailey, Lula Bishop, M W Bobo, 
                     D J/F? Bishop.

Oct 15, 1887 Br. W T Bobo, tendered his resignation as clerk of the church 
                     which was accepted & Br. D.N. Wilburn was elected Clerk. 

Oct 15, 1887 By request granted Literary Society privilege of holding a public
                    debate in the church house...

Nov 16, 1887 Buried our beloved old Deacon Wm. W Bobo who died on the 
                     15th Nov at 3. a.m. at the ripe age of 73 years.  Funeral Sermon
                     preached by Pastor L. C. Ezell from Luke 16 Chap & 25th verse
                     But now he is comforted.  "We weep not as those without hope" 

Nov 24, 1887 Observed thanksgiving day by meeting & church & engage in prayer.

Nov 24, 1887 Contributed to Sister Maria Bobo $2.70 - Lou Bobo 2.75 $5.45.

Dec 17, 1887 Bro. HB Murphy asked permission to have a Christmas tree in 
                     the church house for benefit of the Sunday School on motion
                     request was granted. 

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Feb 18, 1888 Bro. J W Sanders read a letter of information from Rev. R H Giffith
                     from Furman University acknowledging receipt of $19.70 from 
                     this church on endowment for Furman University.

Mar 17, 1888 ...The church was led in prayer by Bro. W.T. Bobo sangy a Hymn. 

Mar 17, 1888 Proceed to elect superintendent of Sunday School for the 
                     ensuring year, on motion of Br. Levi Sparks, HB Murphy 
                     was elected superintendent. 

Aug 18, 1888 Received by experience Miss Corra Cooper, Mandy Eubanks,
                     Shelton Eubanks, Jesse Murphy, Bessie Bishop, Ida I Bobo.

Sep 15, 1888 Motion was made & carried to seel old Road Trees on our 
                     church grounds & give  the wood to sister Maria Bobo. The
                     trees was sold to Bro. R F Ray for .50cts.

Sep 16, 1888 Baptized following; Amanda Eubanks, Shelton Eubanks, Jesse
                    Murphy, Birtie Eubanks, Bessie Bishop, I I Bobo. 

Sep 16, 1888 After preaching by Pastor James D Norman, was received into
                    the Church by letter from Warrior Creek Church Laurens Co SC,
                    and Miss Janie Lee by Experience.

Oct 20, 1888 Br. B. F. Ison asked for a letter of dismission to assist in the 
                    organization of a new Church . near to his home... granted.

Oct 21, 1888 Baptized Janie Lee & Corrie Cooper.

Oct 21, 1888 Motion the church unanimous to extend call to Rev LC Ezell
                    to preach for us two Sundays a month next year [1889]. 
                    Salary of Three ($300.00) Hundred Dollars. Bro Ezell accepted.

Nov 17, 1888 Received by letter Alice Prince from Lower Fairforest Ch.

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Feb 16, 1889 The Church was led in prayer by Bro. C. B. Bobo.

Feb ??, 1889 RF Ray said the he thought that the Key to the back Door
                    of the meeting house, should be placed in the hands of 
                    Sister Maria Bobo for the convenience of the public in 
                    getting the grave yard tools. I L Bobo moved that the keys
                    remain in the hands of the Sexton which carried.

Feb ??, 1889 Motion of HB Murphy the following committee was appointed
                    to keep order at our meetings; Levi Sparks, RF Ray, 
                    Barham Bobo & DW Wilburn.

Feb ??, 1889 On motion R.F. Ray, W.T. Bobo, sister Maria Bobo, & 
                    D.N. Wilburn was appointed to revise the Church Roll of members.

Mar ??, 1889 R.F. Ray moved that we take up a collection for necessary 
                    funds & get Mr W. H. Ducker to make a survey of our church
                    land & make a Plat of the land in 'one' Plat, Motion agreed to ...

Apr 20, 1889 J Sexton had reported ... he saw J.D. Norman on the streets of 
                     Union Drunk.

Apr 21, 1889 Contribution to the R. R. expenses of our Pastor to the 
                     Southern Baptist convention.

May 18, 1889 Our Pastor being absent On motion brother C.B. Bobo of
                      New Prospect Church was called to act as moderator ProTem.

Jun  15, 1889 Motion of JW Sanders... a subscription to assist sister 
                     Sally Bobo in the support of her self & family they being
                     in need of help.

Jul 20, 1889  The case of Bro J D Norman taken up, he confessed his sin
                    to satisfaction and was excused. 

Jul 20, 1889 JW Sanders stated that he had colleced $14.10 for sister
                   Sallie Bobo. On motion request to hand amount to sister Bobo.

Jul ??, 1889  Reception of members - The New Prospect Church by 
                   Mutual consent having dissolved. The following members
                   of said Church presented their certificates duly approved &
                   asked admission unto this Church. 

                   On motion they were heartily received to Wit. 
                   *CB Bobo*, Darcus L Bobo, Preston B Bobo, DB Bobo.
                   *Addie S. Bobo*, Maggie D. Bobo, Wm N. Bobo.                   
                   David G Bailey, John W. Bobo, James T? Bobo, ME Bobo. 

                   M M? Bailey, M E Bailey, Fannie O Bailey, Jesse Bailey,
                   Susan Bailey, Kate Bailey.

                    WF Dukes, Sallie A Dukes, Mary Dukes, Victoria Dukes.
 
                   Charles Myse, MA Myse, Lula Myse, Martha Ogles. (Total 25)

Aug 06, 1889 The following person presented letters from New Prospect
                     Church asking permission into this Church. Sisters Comfort
                     Bobo, Georgeanah Hollingsworth, Br. Wiley Easters & sister
                     M S Easters. On motion they were all received. 

Aug 18, 1889 On motion permission was granted to the Farmers Alliance to 
                      have a Pic-Nic on the Church Grounds...

Aug 31, 1889 Resolved to clean out the grave yard between this & 18th next.

Aug 31, 1889 On Motion elected RF Ray, CB Bobo, JW Sanders,
                     HB Murphy & DN Wilburn delegates to the Association. 

Sep 14, 1889 Received for Baptism & by experience, Levi Bobo.

Sep 14, 1889 Elected Brethren C.B. Bobo & W.F. Dukes deacons upon
                     their former ordination.

Sep 14, 1889 Granted permission to Mr W H Harris to put an organ in our
                     meeting house & to perform on same.

Sep 15, 1889 Baptized Bro. Levi Bobo received into fellowship.

Dec 14, 1889 In the absence of our Pastor, Bro. C.B. Bobo was called
                     to the Chair Pro Tem.

Dec 15, 1889 D.N. Wilburn elected Superintendent of Sunday School 1890.

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Jan 18, 1890 RF Ray & David Bobo pointed to receive bids for the 
                    position of Sexton for the year 1890.

Jan 18, 1890 Committee on Sexton reported they had agreed with 
                    TB Waldrip at a salary of Ten Dollars, on motion approved.

Mar 15, 1890 Charge of Adultery was preferred against Missouia Bobo, 
                     upon her own confession & was excluded from Fellowship...

Apr ??, 1890  Granted letter of dismission to Sister Ettie Craig to unite with
                      New Hope Church. 

May ??, 1890  Pastor attended the Southern Baptist Convention in 
                      consequence we had no preacher. 

Jun  14, 1890  Mrs. Minnie Bobo Betsill presented a letter of dismission 
                      from the Lower Fairforest Baptist Church rec into fellowship.

Aug 20, 1890 Received by experience Wed. Aug 20, Arthur Dukes, Jesse
                     Bailey.

Aug 22, 1890 Received by experience Miss Jane Bobo, C Bobo Sparks.

Aug 23, 1890 Received by experience Norman Bailey, David Bishop,
                     Nethel Eubanks, Mrs Irene Alverson.

Aug 23, 1890 Received by letter Ann Wilbanks from Lower Duncans Crk Ch.

Sep 20, 1890 Received by letter Susan Lamb from New Hope Church.

Dec 20, 1890 RF Ray to serve as Sexton for 1891 for $10. 

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Jan  ??, 1891 Authur Dukes fellowship withdrawn acct fighting & swearing.

Feb 14, 1891 Rec letter from our Pastor saying that he was ministering aid
                    a sick family at Ora Laruens Co SC and would be absent today.

Feb 14, 1891 On motion Sister Mary E Davis of Beulah Church was received
                     into the fellowship by certificate of membership from her ch.

Jun 20, 1891 Br. J D Norman asked for letter of dismission and was granted.

The minutes continue well into the 1900's.

What is left for me to do is go through the Roll Calls 
and at some point I will add a Roll Call listing for the 
same periods above.