Cocke County, Tennessee
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church - 1838 to 1860

Minutes Pages 1 - 30

Source Document: Microfilm, WPA Records, Official Project No. 65-44-1438
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The following pages are transcribed Nov. 1868 from “Old church books” by a plan addapted 2d Sat. April 1867, by suggestion of the clirk R. A. McNabb.

3d Friday May 1838 Church met at William Vinsons. Sermon by G. Denees. 1st. Opened for members received Catherine Green by letter. Saturday received William Vinson Sr. by Experience. 2” read minutes 3” references---- 4” acknowledgements - none 5” read and received Church Covenant and articles of faith. Chose Brother Samuel Kelly as Deacon. G. E. McNabb clerk. Joseph Manning as pastor received Nancy Allen by experience. Also Rebecca Burke by Experience. 6” Miscellamous - none James Bryant protem Clirk G. E. McNabb Clirk

21’ July 1838 Church met. Sermon by Elder Joseph Manning 1st Opened for members - received none. 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” our next meeting to be sacremental also protracted and to be held at William Vinsons. Joseph Manning Mod. G. E. McNabb Clerk

17 Augt. 1838 Church met at William Vinsons Sermon by Martin Philips 1” opened for members. -- 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” appointed Brethern Wm Vinson G. C. McNabb & Samuel Kelly as delegates to the Union meeting at Big Creek to be held on Saturday before the lst sabbath in October next. With solicitation for the next union
meeting.

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met the 18” - lst opened for members - none read and received minutes of yesterday. Also corresponding letter of Mount Zion association to commence saturday before the 3d sabbath in September. Appointed Bro. G. E. McNabb to write a letter to Big Ivy free will association in North Carolina. Chose Bretheren Samuel Kelly. G. E. McNabb. & Hiram Lea. to carry the letter granted Bro. Jo. Sutton & Wife letters of dismipion Joseph Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk

17 Nov. 1838 Church met at Bros. William Vinsons Sermon by Elder Alexander Vance 1st opened for members - received by Ex. Polly Weaver. 2d - 3” - 4” - 5” read a corresponding letter from Big Ivy association by Alex Vance. which was received. Joseph Manning Mod. G. E. McNabb Clerk

3 Sat. Dec. 1838 Church met at G. E. McNabbs Sermon by Elder Josep Manning. 1st opened for members. received by Ex. Luritta McNabb. Sabbath. sermon by El. J. Manning lst opened for members. received by Ex Elender Wilkins. Joseph Manning M G. E. McNabb, C.

3 Sat Jan 1839 Church met at Bro. Wm. Vinsons Sermon by Elder Joseph Manning. 1st opened for members. Joseph Manning M G. E. McNabb Clerk.

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3rd Sat Feb 1839 Church met at G. E. McNabbs Sermon by Elder J. Manning. 1st - 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” Bro Samuel Kelly stated there had been some improper conversation between sister sophia Davis and Elis Burke concerning Mrs. Loyd. Sophia Davis being present after saim discussion. she having made considerable acknowledgement, the church not being satisfied the case was layed over until Tuesday after the 4” sabbath in this month. Excluded sister Elis Burke from the church for improper conduct. Sistir Addy Roberts failing to attend her meeting Brethern Vinet Fine and Hiram Lea were appointed to invite her to meeting. received Luckinda McNabb by Experience. Jos. Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk

Tuesday after 4” sabbath Church met at G. E. McNabbs Sermon by Elder Jos Manning 1st opened for members 2” -3” took up reference - Sister Davis making every acknowledgement necessary, was forgiven by the church - Whereas there has been evil report about Sister Agnes Roberts the church considers she cannot fellowship her and excludes her from the same. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk

Sat. before 3d Sab in March 1839 Church met at Bros Wm Vinsons Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st opened for members. 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” chose Bro Wm. Vinson deacon. set apart saturday before the 3d sabbath in May next for ordination. appointed Bretheren Vinet Fine, G. E. McNabb, Sam Kelly, Wm. Vinson, Joseph Sutton, Hiram Lea, as delegates to Clay Creek to colicit ministerial aid to assist in ordaining a deacon. Also consult with the Bretherin concerning the next union meeting Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk

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Sat. befpre 3’ sab. April 1839 Church met at Bro John Weavers Sermon by Eld. Jos Manning 1” - 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” - 6” - Jos Manning Mod. G. E. McNabb Clerk

8” May 1839 Church met at Bro G. E. McNabbs Sermons by G. Denees & Eld Jos Manning. 1st opened for members. received by ex. Mahaly Runions. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk

Sat. befor 3 Sab. May 1839 Church met at Bro Wm Vinsons Sermon by James M. Bryan. 1” - 2” - 3” took up reference concerning ordianation of deacon. proceed to examine Bro Wm. Vinson and found him qualified to fill the office of deacon. set him apart to that office by prayer and laying on hands by the ministers present. “Viz” Joseph Manning & C. M. Philips.

Sat. before 3 sab June 1839 Church met at G. E. McNabbs Sermon by El Jos Manning 1s - 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” -6” the Union meeting to commence at Pleasant Grove church on saturday before the lst sabbath in september to continue 3 days or longer Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

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Sat. before 3 sab. July 1839. Church met at Wm. Vinsons Sermon by Martin Philips Elder. 1s - 2” - 3” - 4” - 5_ appointed Bro G. E. McNabb to attend the Big Ivy association in this year, “South Carolina” Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

Sat. before 3 sab. in Sept 1839 Church met at Pleasant Grove. Sermon by El Jos. Manning. November meeting set apart for sacramental occasion. Sunday - 1 - open door for members, received by Experience Isaac Hartsel & Garrett McNabb. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

Sat before 3d Sab. in Nov 1839 Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Elder Martin Philips. Appointed Bro Philips Moderator 1s opened door for reception of members. received by experience William Green. 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” May meeting appointed for Sacramental occasion instead of november. Jos. Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clirk.

3 sat. Dec 1839. Church met at Bro Wm. Vinsons Sermon by El. Jos Manning. 1” - 2” - 3” - 4” - 5”. our next meeting to be held at Bro John Weavers. Sacramental occasion reconsidered and postponed until June meeting. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

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3 Sat June 1840 Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by James M. Bryan. 1st opened for members. received by Experience “Amy” Col’. Reuben Coffey and wife Rachel by letter. Also Russle Allen and wife Luiso without letter. 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” - granted Bro Reuben Coffy, License to preach. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

Sat. before 4” sat. July 1840. Church met P. Grove. After sermon appointed the following Brethern as delegates to the association at Clay Creek. Reuben Coffy, George McNabb, Wm. Vinson John Weaver, Vinet Fine, Wm. Green. & Garrett McNabb. G. E. McNabb Clerk.

28 July 1840 Church met at -- Sermon by El Joseph Maning 1st opened for members. recd by experience Sarah Green Abraham Odell, Pheby Kelly, Edith Lorance, & Miry Coffee. Joseph Maning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

2d Aug. 1840 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st opened for members. recd by Experience Joel Mathus, Rheda I. Mathus. J. Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

3d Aug 1840 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning. 1st opened for member. recd by Experience Jane Mathus & Polly Hunter Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

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6 24” Aug. 1840 Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos Manning 1st opened for members. received by experience Wm. Green, Jr. & Issac Humberd. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk

28 Aug. 1840 Church met at Bro Jeremiah Greene Sermon by Joseph Manning 1s opened for members. received by Experience Elisabeth Greene, Isabel A. James, without letter Washington Greene, Nancy Greene, Sarah Jasperson from Crabtree church North Carolina also at Knight received by Experience Margh Green, Isabel Green, James Green, Nancy Ford. Met 29. received by Experience George Clark and Anny Bugg. Joseph Manning M G. E. McNabb C.

9 Sept 1840 Church met at P Grove. Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st opened for member, received by Experience Nancy Scroggins, & Catherin Scroggins and Jane Jenkins by letter. 2” - 3” - 4” -5” agreed that Bro Reuben Coffee sit in counsel with the bretherine there to receive members. Jos Manning M G. E. McNabb C.

Sat. before 3 sat. in Oct. 1840 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1s opened for members, recd by Experience John Clevenger. 2” - 3”- 4”- 5” excluded Ellender Wilkiens for fornication appointed Ruben Coffee Deacon, sacramental meeting in December Joseph Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk

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21 Nov 1840 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by Bros. R. Coffey 1st opened door for members. received by Experience George Erey. Joseph Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

5. Nov 1840 Church met at Jeremiah Greens Sermon By Bro Ruben Coffey. 1st opened for members received by Experience John Jenkins. Reuben Coffey Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk

Sat. before 3 sat. Dec. 1840 Church met at Bro Wm. Vinsons Sermon by El Jos. Manning. 1st - 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” sent word to Bro William Green to attend our next meeting to answer to charge of Drunknep. also to G. E. Clark for drunknep and fighting. the Deacon to invite the bretheren to meeting. Joseph Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk

3d Sat Jan 1841 Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st 2” - 3”. took up case of drunknep against Bro. Wm. Green he denied the charge. no evidence being brought forward, the charge erased. also the case of drunknep and fighting against G. E. Clark, he having left the state, and as considerable circumstantial evidence was brought to bear be was excluded

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from the church As report say that Bro Joel Mathes is quilty of drunknep, two of the Deacons are appointed to see him and invite him to atend on Friday before the 1st saturday in next month. and give satisfaction as to the charge. Bro William Green requests a letter of dimission for himself and wife- also Mahaly Runnion desires a letter of dismipion throug Bros Manning - all of which are granted. Jos Manning Mod. G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

5 Feb. 1841 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos. Manning 1st - 2” - 3” Took up case of drunknep against Bro Joel Mathus, he made every acknowledgment necessary and was retained infellowship. received by Experience Rebecca Currey Jos Manning Mod. G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

17 Feb. 1841 Church met at Bro John Weavers. Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1s Opened door for members received by experience Redman McMahan, Russle Jenkings & Rhoda Baxdter. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk

26 Feb. 1841 Church met at Bro John Weavers Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st Opened for members, received by experience Elisabith Odle & Margret Sutton. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk

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Aug 1841 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Daniel Lemons. 1’ Opened for members, received by experience Morgan Clevenger.

3 Aug. 1841 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st Opened for members, received by experience Edom Childers. Joseph Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk

21 Aug. 1841 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st - 2” - 3” 4” 5” read and received a letter to the E. Tennessee association appointed as delegates Brethern G. E. McNabb, Isaac Humberd, Vinet Fine, Edom Childers to represent P. Grove church. Took up case of Joel Mathus for drunknep and by previous request was excluded from the church. Also the case of Samuel McMullen for moving out ot the boundery of the church without applying for a letter of dismission other reports against him also concerning which he did not satisfy the church he is therefore excluded from the church. Agreed to set Reuben Coffey for examination and ordination if found qualified and appointed Joseph Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk

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3d Sat Sept 1841 Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. J Manning 1st- 2”- 3” - Took of Fornication against sister Darcas Ballentine- appointed Brothern John Weaver G. E. McNabb, Isaac Humberd, to invite her to attend our next meeting. Also case of Rebecca Burke - charge Fornication. appoint sisters Polly Humberd & Margret Lea, to invite her to our next meeting. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk

3d Sat Oct 1841 Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El C. M. Philip. 1st- 2” - 3” Took case against Carcas Ballentine charge Fornication, and by her own acknowledgement was excluded from the fellowship of the church. Also the case against Rebecca Burke- the sisters appointed to see her did so. She said she had started the report herself- the case was layed over until some other time. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk

3 sat. Nov. 1841 Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El Ephraem Moore. Met again on Monday, for the purpose of examining and ordaining Bro Reuben Coffy, as minister - took the question, was unanimous. he came forward was examined & ordained by the Presbytery Elders E. Moore & J Manning Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

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3 sat. Dec. 1841 Church met at Bros William Vinsons Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1 opened for members, received by experience or recantation Josia Suetman. Jos Manning, Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

3 sat Feb. 1842 Church met at Bro Russle Allens Sermon by El M. C. Philips 1 Opened for members, received by Ex Nichelas Giles and Lotty Giles Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

3d Sat Mar 1842 Church met at Henry Faubions Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st Opened for members, received by experience Elisabeth Blanchet, John Childers John Jordon. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk

3” Sat April 1842 Church met at Bro Weavers Sermon by El Jos. Manning 1st Opened for members and received by experience Sethy Jenkins Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

3” Sat May 1842 Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st 2 - 3 - Rebecca Burke expelled for fornication. Chose Bro John Weaver Bro John Clevenger to invite Bro George Free to attend his meeting & give

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an account of his staying away. Received from the United Baptist of North Carolina, Thos Kilpatrick without letter.

Met on Monday 3d of May 1842 took up case of Bro John Weaver, found the church unanimous in favor of Bro Weaver as Deacon. Came forward for ordination, by prayer and laying on of the hands of our Presbytery ministers present E. Moore Jos Manning & Reuben Coffy Met at knight received experience Polly Walker. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

12 June 1842 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st opened for members, received by experience Alce Vinson (Col) and Didamy Greene Jos Manning, Mod. G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

3d July 1842 Church met at Philip Icenhour’s Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st opened for members, received by Ex. Philip Icenhour, Elizabeth Icenhour, John Blanchet, Charlotta Blanchet, Sarah Yett. Sunday folowing received by Ex. Hamilton Yett, Morgan Williams, Cintha Childers, Sarah Childers, Jeremiah Colwell. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

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3d Sat in July 1842 Church met at Bro John Weavers. Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st Opened door for members, received by experience Patsy A. Giles. 2” - 3” - reference to be taken up at our next meeting. 4” - 5”. delegated our Brethern John Weaver, G. E. McNabb, Philip Icenhour, Reuben Coffy, Redmon McMahan, Isaac Humber, William Green, Abraham Odel, to the association at P. Grove. - At Knight, received by experience John Williams & Rebecca McMahan. by letter Luisee Shields, & R. Shields. Monday - received by Ex. William Allen, & Matinda Rollens. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

5” Augt. 1843 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st opened for members. 2d - 3” - 4” - 5” restored Elender Wilkins to fellowship. Part of the church met at the same time at Bro Jas Childers, and received Daniel Headric & William Townsend by Ex. Jos. Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

13 Augt 1842 Church met at Bro Jas Childers Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st opened door for members received by Experience Mary Childers Sen Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

20” Augt 1842 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Reuben Coffy. 1st opened for members received by Experience Soloman Rolens. 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” read and received a petition from the arm at French Broad

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to grant them permission to organize a church. The Petition granted, read and received the letter to the association. Joseph Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

(Petition from Arm at French Broad) Aug. 13’, 1842 We the undersigned send christian salutation to the church at P. Grove. Dear Brethern, as it is inconvenient for many of us to attend your monthly meeting, we ask permission of you to form a church at or near Philip Icenhour’s. We have set apart the monday after the 4” sunday to meet for the purpose or organizing a church. hope this petition may meet you aprobation. We desire the assistance of ministers and clerk. expect to meet at Bro Philip Icenhour’s. this done at Bro Childers. Philip Icenhour’s, John Childers, Morgan Williams, John Jordan, John Blanchet, Edom Childers, Daniel Headric, Wm. Towsend, G. J. Colwell, Cintha Childers, Sarah Childers, Charlotta Blanchet, Polly Childers, Elisabeth Blanchet.

3d Sept 1842 Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by ---- 1st opened for members, received by experience James Mathes, and Keyiah Greene. also Dotia McMahan & Alfred Ball. Meeting continued to the 10” of the month. preaching by L. James & J. Manning. 3d Sep received by experience William Davis, Elisabeth Clevenger, Elis Wilkins, Rebecca Cameron, & Rose North. 6” Sep. also by Ex. Mahaly Ball, Sarah Mathes, Rosaman Mantooth, Anderson McMahan, Polly Jones. 7” Sept. David Greene.

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8” Sept. John Wood, Allen McMahan, Anny Greene, Elias Sisk & Hannah Knight. 10” Sept. Polly Sisk Lydia Davis, Anny Baxter, Susan Lemmons, Milly McMahan, Ely McMahan, Ratchel Clark, Elis Roberts. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

16” Sept 1842 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st opened for members. received by Experience William Whitson & Waldon Jenkins. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

17 Sept. 1842 Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st opened door for members. received by Experience Cintha Pagett, Joseph Padget & Austin Hall, & Elis Bryant. 2” - 3” took up case of Bro George Fee for not attending his meeting’s. layed over until next meeting. also layed over Temperance reference until some other time. Anny Bugg excluded from the church for fornincation. At knight, received by Experience Polly Hall, Miry Hall, Isaac Wilkins, Baptist McNabb & William Humberd. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

19 Sept 1842 Part of church met at school House Sermon by J. Manning 1st opened for members, received by Experience Samuel Clevenger. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk

8” Oct 1842 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Reuben Coffy. 1st opened for members, received by Experience James Inman, Lucinda Wil-

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liams. At Knight Received by Experience James Rollens, Sevien McMahan, & Philip Jenkins. Jos. Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

Part of church met at Grassy Fork, 1st October Sermon by El Reuben Coffy. 1st opened for members, received by letter from United Baptist of N. Carolina, Jeremiah Greene Sr. Mary Greene, Thos Greene, Cliff Greene. by Experience Sarah Woody, Talton Woody, Sarah Woody. Reuben Coffy Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

22” Oct 1842 Part of the church met at John Williams in Severe County E. Tennessee. Sermon by El Reuben Coffy. 1st opened for members received by Experience Mdary Prophet, Elis Williams, William Williams, & Ruthy Manes. Reuben Coffy Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

5 Nov. 1842 Church met at Eli McMahans Sr. Sermon by El Reuben Coffy. 1st opened for members, received by experience Jessy Jinkins, M McMahan, & Duncan Telson. R. Coffy Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

18” Nov 1842 Church met at Bro William Vinsons Sermon by El C. M. Philip. 1” - 2” - 3” all references layed over until another time.

19” Nov. read covenant and articles of faith. received Bro William Vinsons resignation as Deacon. Agreed to appoint three more deacons. Chose Elias Sisk, Abraham Odle, & Vinet Fine as the Deacons. took up the question concerning the Bankrupt law. layed over until Friday before the next December meeting to be held at Bro John Allens Sr for the purpose of discussing the same.

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Complaint of Reuben Coffy brought before the church against Bro James Mathes for killing Abraham Dentons Jacke and appointed Bro William Vinson, Wm. Greene & G. E. McNabb to invite him to attend our next meeting. Granted letters of dismipion to Sophy and William Davis. Excluded Bro George Fry for not obeying an order from the church for his attendance. Granted Rebecca Camrey letter of dismission. The Bretheren chosen for deacon’s came forward for ordination by Presbyterys Jos Manning and C. M. Philips. received by “experience” or recantation Jeremiah Greene, Nancy Greene from United Baptist N. Carolina. Jos. Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

16” Dec 1842 Church met at Bro John Allens Prayer by Jos Manning. took up Bankrupt case. after mature deliberation concluded not to admit any one who has taken the Bankrupt law, to a seat with them in council. That we will exclude any one from the church who may avail themselves of that law. took up case against Bro James Mathes for putting confidence in the members of this church, which charge failed. Also the case of Samuel Mathes for drunknep. Excluded him from the church. forbid the baptising of sister Margret Wilson for unchristian conduct. Appointed brothers John Weaver, Elias Sisk, Abraham Odell to see Bro John Wood conderning a report of drunknep against him. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

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1st Jan 1843 Church met at I. E. Majority. Part at Bros John Jenkins. Sermon by El Reuben Coffy 1st opened for members, received by experience John Williams Reuben Coffy Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

9” Jany 1843 Arm met at Grassy Fork. Sermon El Reuben Coffy. 1st opened door for members, received by Ex. Mary Greene. Reuben Coffy Mod. G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

21 Jan. 1843 Church met at Bro John Weavers. Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st opened for members, received by Ex Reuben Wilhite & Elisabeth Wilhite. 2” - 3” - The bretheren sent to see Bro John Wood for drunknep. he denied the charge. making every thing satisfactory. he came before the church and gave them every evidence necessary.

22 Jan At Knight - received from United Baptist Mary Rose to our care until she receives her letter of dismission from the above church. Jos Manning M. G. E. McNabb, C.

4” Feb. 1843 Church met at Ely McMahans, Sr. Sermon by El Reuben Coffy. 1st opened for members, received by Experience Ely McMahan Sr. Reuben Coffy M. G. E. McNabb, C.

19” Feb 1843 Church met at P. Grove Sermon byh Wm. Ogle. 1st opened for members, received by letter Jacob Miller & Charity Miller. by Experience Nancy Sisk. 2” - 3” reference of Bro R. Shields for taken the benefit of the Bankrupt law in order to defraud a Just Creditor. Appointed Bro.s Russle Allen and Joseph Padget to see and invite him to

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attend at this place Friday before the 2d Saturday in March next to answer the charge. Jos Manning, M. G. E. McNabb, C.

10” March 1843 Church met at P. Grove in order to take up reference of last meeting. After hearing the statement of Bro Shields, to wit, that he done it in consequence of some heavy encumbrances, relative to some demands that was upon him. he would be willing to pay, as he considered all just demands but there were two demands he would not pay if he could. One was some cost in a certain Law suit of which he was prosecutor, (by his own acknowledgement) the other as security to a sum in Bank. the church under the circumstances thought him in error, and excluded him from her fellowship. Jos Manning, M. G. E. McNabb, C.

19” March 1843 Church met at Bro G. E. McNabb’s Sermon by Jos Manning 1st opened for members received by letter Sarah A. Miller and Jane Miller. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, C.

3d Sat Mar 1843 Church met at Bro Wm. Vinsons. Sermon by Elder Reuben Coffy. 1st 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” Moved by Bro Coffy that a clerk be appointed for Arm at Grassy Fork. Second- and Bro Eli McMahan Sr. appointed. record of the arm to be handed in before the Association in September next. Jos Manning M. G. E. McNabb, C.

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25” March 1843 Church or Arm at Grassy Fork met at Bro Soloman Williams in Seviere County. Sermon by El R. Coffy. 1st opened for members, received by Experience Sarah Williams. R. Coffy Mod Eli McMahan Clerk.

1st April 1843 Arm met at Ely McMahans Sermon by Reuben Coffy 1st opened for members, received by Experience Mary Greene. R. Coffy Mod Eli McMahan Asst. C.

15” April 1843 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st’ 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” Bro John Williams applied for an Arm to be established at White Oak flats, was granted. Eli McMahan Jr. to act as Asst Clerk. May meeting for sacramental occasion. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

29” April 1843 Arm met at White Oak Flats, at Bro John Williams Sermon by R. Coffy. 1st opened for members, received by Experience Isaac McGaha, Elisabith Mathes. R. Coffy, M. Eli McMahan C.

3” Sat May 1843 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st opened for members, received by Experience Sarah Lillard. by letter Green Rose & Elis McMahan. 2” - 3” - 4” - Bro G. E. McNabb, came forward made confession that he had been in error and asked forgivenep of the church which was granted. Jos Manning Mod. Eli McMahan Asst. C.

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28” May 1843 Arm met at White Oak Flats. Sermon by R. Coffy. 1st opened for members, received by experience Eli Williams & George McMahan. R. Coffy Mod Redmon McMahan C. protem

3” June 1843 Arm met at Bro Ely McMahan. Sermon by R. Coffy 1st opened door for members, received by Experience William McMahan and Rhoda McMahan. Reuben Coffy. Eli McMahan Asst. C.

4” Sat June 1843 Church met at Bro John Weavers. Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st opened for members, received by Experience Perrym Giles and John A. Quarles. 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” granted sister Shields letter of dismission. Appointed John Weaver, Joseph Sutton, Wm. Vinson, Reuben Coffy, Elias Sisk, Anderson McMahan, Joseph Padget, Redmon McMahan as delegates to the general association to be held at P. Grove. commencing the last Friday in August nest. Met at same place at Knight, received by Experience Anson Black, Harriet Black and Mahaly Wood. Reuben Coffy & Jos Manning Mod Eli McMahan & G. E. McNabb Clerk & Asst. C.

25 June 1843 Church met Sunday Knight at P. Grove Surmon by El. Jos. Manning 1st opened for members, received by letter Delilah Jenkins, by Experience Sarah Ruarls. Jos Manning M. Eli McMahan Asst. C.

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15” July 1843 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by Bro. Wm. Wall 1st opened for members. received by Experience Joel Rains, James Yarberry, Samuel Green, William Inmon, Calton Coffee, Elijah Wilkins, Jessie Cernel, Alx. Miller, Christener Jenkins, Avaline Prepwood, Margt Ballentine, James Rains, Lewis Cates, Giles Caton, Nancy Raines & Frances Green. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb C.

21” July 1843 Part of the church met at Bro William Greene. Sermon by Bro R. Coffy. 1st opened for members, received by Experience Elisabeth Miller. R. Coffy Mod Eli McMahan Asst. C.

5” Augt. 1843 Arm met at Bro Eli McMahans Sermon by ----- 1st opened for member, received by Experience Mary Ramsey & Green Woody

14” Augt. Part of the church met at Bro Millers 1st opened door for members, received by Experience Cintha Clark.

19” Aug. Arm met at White Oak Flats. Sermon by El Reuben Coffy. 1st opened for members, received by Experience Mary Shields & Sarah Prophet. R. Coffy Mod. G. E. McNabb Clerk.

26” Augt Church met at P. Grove. Part at R. Coffy. Sermon by El Jos Manning & R. Coffy 1st opened for members, received by Experience Wm. McGaha, Abagail Rains, by letter Kesiah Wilhite.

27” Augt At Knight, received by Ex. Wm Holaway & Elen Holaway.

28” Augt Monday Knight, received by Ex Nancy Inman. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk

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29” Augt 1843. Part of the church met at Bro. Wm. Greene. Sermon by El R. Coffy. 1st opened door for members, received by Experience John Ramsey, Nancy     McGaha, Margt Greene and Anny Coleman. R. Coffy Mod G. E. McNabb, C.

2” Sat Sept Church met at Bro Weavers. Part at Wm. Green Sr. Sermon by El Jos Manning & R. Coffy. 1st opened for members, received by Experience Nancy Webb & Joseph Holaway M. Ramsey R. McGaha & Jos Baxter. Brs. John & Samuel Clevenger to invite our Bro John Wood To come to church and answer to a charge of drunknep. granted letters of dismission to Joseph Sutton, Elis Sutton & Margret Sutton. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

2” Sat Dec. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Bro Wm. Wall 1st opened for members. 2d - 3” - 4” 5” gave Bro Miller permission to Preach in the bound’s of this church, or in the association. Jeremiah Green applied for permission to Preach- some objections against it, but agreed that he might fill the appointment made - continued until our next meeting. The church took into consideration the adoption of Rules of decorum for the government of our church. Appointed Bro Elias Sisk, Ruben Coffy, Jos Manning & G. E. McNabb to draft Rules and present them at our next meeting on Sunday. granted Lewis Cates a letter of dismission. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

9” Nov. Church met at Bro Weavers. Sermon by J. Manning received Moses Clark by Experience Jos Manning M G. E. McNabb, Ck.

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2” Sat Jan 1844 Church met at Bro John Weavers. Sermon by El. Jos Manning 1st 2 - 3” Took up reference of last meeting of Jeremiah Green. the objection rendered at our last meeting being only rumors, granted him permission to preach in the bounds of this association. Rules presented and adopted. 5” granted letter of dismission to R. Coffy Rachel Coffee, Calton Coffee, Samuel Green & Miry Rollens. 4” Bro Ely McMahan came forward and made an humble confession that he had used some bad language- the church forgave him and retained him in fellowship. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Ck.

2d Sat Feb. Church met at Bro Wm. Vinsons. Sermon by R. Coffy. 1st - 2” - 3” - 4” 5” Bro Miller informed the church of a disturbunce between Bro Carvel & Sister Coffy. appointed Bro Miller and Ely McMahan to invite them to meeting to answer for said disturbunce. Same committee to invite Bro Cernel to attend the next meeting to answer a report of drunknep. Jos Manning Md. G. E. McNabb, Ck.

24 Jan. Part of church met at Wm Green Sermon by R. Goffy 1st opened for members rec’ by Experience William Ramsey & Agnes Taylor. R. Coffee Mod G. E. McNabb Clk.

2” Sat Mar. Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st Opened for members, received by letter Margt and Edy McNabb. 3” reference of last meeting Bro Cernel came forward and made humble confession-

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the church forgave him- Sister Green made every thing satisfactory. 4” - 5” Jermeiah Green asked for letters of dismission for himself and wife and Sarah Woody which was granted. Jos Manning, Md. G. E. McNabb, Ck.

7” March 1844 Arm met at White Oak Flatts, at new meeting house. Sermon by El Reuben Coffee 1st opened for members, received by Experience Polly Baxter. R. Coffy Md. G. E. McNabb, Ck.

1” Sat April Church met the arm of --- at Grassy Fork. Sermon by R. Coffy 1st opened for members, received by Ex. Fanny Sawyers. R. Coffy Md. G. E. McNabb Ck.

2” Sat April Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st - 2” - 3” - 4” Bro John Weaver came forward and acknowledged getting in an ill humor about something, prayed the church to forgive him- which was done. Bro Isaac Greene acknowledge moving on Sunday and was forgiven by the church. Bro David Green denied moving on sunday, as was charged against him. Met again on sabbath, sermon by J. Manning. Bro George Free came forward and made confession of violating the rules of the church and asked forgivnep, which was granted. received by Ex. Sarah Holaway. Jos Manning Md G. E. McNabb, Ck.

11” May Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El R. Coffy 1st - 2” - 3” - 4” 5” - 6” - R. Coffy Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

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8” June 1844 Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El Epharem Moore. 1st opened for members received by letter Elisabeth Pate. 2” - 3” - 4” 5” the church request Eli McMahan Asst. Clerk to bring up the report of the arm at White Oak Flats tomorrow the arm at White Oak Flats Petitions this boby the privilege of organizing a permanent church, which was granted. and to meet Tuesday after the 3d Sabbath in July next. also agree to send ministerial aid with Clerk. The following is the Petition. Tennessee Cocke County March the 9” 1844. We the undersigned now in conference at White Oak Flats do humbly petition the church at P. Grove, that you will permit us to organinze a church at White Oak Flatts. hoping you will send us ministerial aid and clerk. and that you will meet us at the time you may see proper to do so. We send our beloved Bretheren viz. John Jenkins, Isaac McGaha, Solomon Williams, Reuben Wilhite to bare this Petition John Jenkins, Solomon Williams, John Williams, Jacob Manes, John Ramsey, Wm. Ramsey, Thos. Mathes, Isaac McGaha, Eli Williams, Samuel Green, Reuben Wilhite, George McMahan, Jesse Baxter, James Raines, Eli McMahan, Jessie Jenkins, James Inman, B. Prophet, Holaway Basxter, Wm. Williams, Cintha Jenkins, Lucinda Mathes, Selia Williams, Rutha Manir, Nancy McGaha, Mary Ramsey, Elis Mathes, Delilah Jenkins, Mary Green, Margt Green, Anny Coleman, Elis Wilhite Agnes Taylor, Abigal Rains, Rebecca McGaha, Elis Miller, Kisiah Wilhite,

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Nancy Inman, Dotia McMahan, Mary Shields, Avaline Preswood, Sarah Profit, Mary Profit, Elis Williams & Mary Ramsey. Jos. Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

2” Sat July 1844 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st - 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” read church covenant. granted Bro I. Murr permission to preach while in Washington County. instructed the clerk to perpare a letter for the next association. whereas, report say, that Bro. James Rollens and wife had whiped a small child unmercifully. appointed Sisters Miller & Swaggerty Mille McMahan & Joseph Padget, Green Rose, Eli McMahan to and talk to them, and invite them to our next meeting to answer the charge. Also sent Br’s William Whitson and John Jenkins to see and invite him to our next meeting. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clk.

2” Sat Sept 1844 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1” - 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” report say that Bro Cernel is guilts of drunknep. appointed Bro Joseph Padget to ask him to attend our next meeting Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

12” Oct. 1844 Church met at Bro William Vinsons Sermon by Y. T. Morris 1” - 2” - 3” took up reference of last meeting, Brother Padget reported that he had talked with Bro. Cernet. Bro Cernel failing to attend was excluded from the church. Jos Maning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clk.

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14” Dec. 1844 Church met at G. E. McNabb Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st 2” - 3” - 4” Bro Garrett McNabb came forward and made confession that he had been in error and prayed forgivnep- which was granted. 5” whereas report say that Bro Isaac Hartsel had been guilty of drunknep and fighting that Bro William Allen & Russle Allen attempting to fight. appointed Bro A. Ball to see Bro Hartsel and Bro Miller and Padget to see Bro Russle and William Allen and to invite them to our next meeting. Inquiry made concerning a letter of dimission granted Bro Philip Jenkins, the cause of his retaining it. Sent Bros Walden Jenkins and William Whitson to see him and have him bring his letter and give the reason why he detained the same. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clk.

11” Jan. 1845 Church met at Bro G. E. McNabbs Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st 2” - 3” reference of last meeting. Bros Isaac Hartsel made acknowledgement that he was guilty of the charge in part, and ask forgivnep which was granted. Bro. W. Allen the same and was forgiven also Bro Ralph Allen, all of which was forgiven. Bro Philip Jenkins not being present, his case postponed in order to procure the testimony of Bro Wm McMahan. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk

3” Feb. 1845 Part of church met at Abraham Swaggertys Prayer by El Reuben Coffy 1st opened for members. received by Experience Abraham Swaggerty.

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2” - 3” - 4” - 5 whereas a difficulty has gotten up in the arm at Grassy Fork. Appoint 2” Sat in next month to meet and send Bros Elias Sisk, Ely McMahan, Bro Miller, Jos Padget, G. Rose, Abraham Odle, with Bro Reuben Coffy to settle the same. Jos Manning M. G. E. McNabb C

7” Marh 1845 The Committee met according to appointment. After Prayer proceeded to businep Took up reference against Talton Woody and Mary Greene, after hearing the evidence they were excluded from the church. Also case of Kesiah Greene from acknowledgement- excluded her from the church. G. E. McNabb Cr.

8” March 1845 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st opened for members, received by Experience Nancy Denton- 2” - 3” - 4” - 5” William Green and wife. sent in there letters of dismission saying they did not desire to live in this or any other church. granted them

There request and excluded them. Agreed to call in the Arm at Grapy Fork. Whereas report say that Moses Clark has been intoxicated - he being present acknowledged the charge. Desired to be excluded which was granted. Church approved of the settling the difficulty at the Arm of the church at Grassy Fork. Jos Manning Mod. G. E. McNabb Clerk.

12" April 1845 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by Bro Miller 1st opened for members - received by letter Solomon Rolens. 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" the May meeting to be Sacramental, whereas report say that Green Woody has been drunk and trying to fight and guilty of immoral conduct.

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