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

Minutes Pages 31 - 61

Source Document: Microfilm, WPA Records, Official Project No. 65-44-1438
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The church appointed Bro William Whitson and Eli McMahan to inviet him to at-our June meeting to answer the charge. Also that David Greene is guilty of immoral conduct and send the same Bretheren to see and invite him to our June meeting. Rueben Coffy Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

2" Sat May 1845 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by Jesse Mur. 1st - 2"- 3" - 4" - 5" granted letter of dismission to Nancy Mathes. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

2" Sat June 1845 Church met at Pleasant Grove Sermon by A. Norman 1st - 2" - 3" - took up case of Green Woody, he confessed trying to fight the other charges denied and having know proof, were thrown aside he prayed forgivenep which was granted. Also the case of Bro David Green for Sabbath breadking, he acknowledged the charge, prayed forgivnep which was granted. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clk.

2" Sat July 1845 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by J. Manning 1st 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" report say that James Yarberry is guilty of drunknep fighting and other unchristian conduct appoint Bro Greene Rose & Anson Black to see and invite him to attend our next meeting. Granted letter of dismission to Jeremiah Murr & wife. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, Clk.

2" Sat Augt 1845 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st opened for members - received by letter James Rollins. 2" - 3" case of Bro James Yarberry for drunknep and fighting he stated to the committee that
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he was guilty of the charge and requested to be excluded which was granted. Bro Wm. Allen came forward saying he had been assaulted and defended himself - the church forgave him. Br's David Green & Green Woody excluded for sabbath breaking. Read and received letter to the next association. Appointed as delegates Samuel Clevenger, Reuben Coffy, Jos Padget, Abraham Odle. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Ck.

3" Nov. 1845 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Maning. 1st 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" Bro Ruple Allen confessed he had been doing very wrong - and desired the church to Exclude him, which request was granted. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clerk.

15" Dec. 1845 Church met at Bro Wm. Vinsons Prayer by Joseph Manning. 1st - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" letters of dismission granted to Jacob Miller, Charity Miller, Sarah Ann Miller, Alx Miller, Jeremiah Greene and Nancy Greene. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb Clk.

2" Sat Jan 1846 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3' took up reference of Solomon Rolens case for draping in womens clothes to catch Ruple Allen in an unlawful act with a woman. He was excused for so doing. 4" - 5" - granted letters of dismipion to Bro Russle Jinkens & wife Jos Manning Mod. G. E. McNabb, C.

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2" Sat April 1847 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st opened for members. 2" - 3" - 4" Bro Garrett McNabb came forward and confeped he had been drinking two much ardent spirits - and asked for forgivnep which was granted. Jos Manning M. G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

2" Sat June 1846 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El J. Manning 1st opened for members - received by letter James A. Tucker & Sarah Tucker. R. Coffy M. G. E. McNabb Clk.

2" Sat July 1846 Church met at P. Grove Sermon ----- Deacons opened services by sining 1"- 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" report say that Bro James Rollens, has been passing himself for a single man while on a trip down the country. Also been drinking too much. Sent Bro Alfred Ball to see him - with William Whitson - and invite them to attend our next meeting - Whereas report say that Bro Reasen Coffy has been marking some sheep that were not his, that he drove William Rains yearling home. Appointed Bros. A. Ball & Green Rose to invite him to our next meeting. Report say that Eli McMahan did make use of bad language toward David Guinn. Appointed Jos Padget and A. Ball to invite him to our next meeting. Elias Sisk & Vinet Fine Deacons G. E. McNabb Ck

24" July 1846 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by W. T. Ogle 1st "" - 3" reference Bro Jas Rollens denied passing himself for a single man but that others had in his presence - the church was made satisfied - he was excluded for being drunk as proven by three or four witneses. The case

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against Reuben Coffee for marking sheep and driving home a yearling. No proof being brought to that effect, except in his favor. He had driven Wm. Rains yearling home but through mistake. Wm Rains came to Coffey's house told him the yearling was his and Bro Coffee freely gave it up. Every circumstance being put to the church he was honorably acquitted. Jos Manning Mod G. E. McNabb, C.

2" Sat Augt 1846 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by R. Coffy. 1st 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" appointed Bro Reuben Coffee, Jas. A. Tucker, Vinet Fine, Austin Hall as delegates to the next association in Greene County. Commencing the 1st Sabbeth in Sept. next. G. E. McNabb to prepare the letter from this church. Read and received the letter. Reuben Coffy Mod G. E. McNabb, C.

2" Sat Sept. 1846 Church met at P. Grove Servises with singing by the deacons. 1st 2" - 3" - 4" Bro Weaver made his acknowledgement for not attending his church meetings, which was satisfactory. E. Sisk, M. G. E. McNabb, Clerk.

14" Nov. 1846 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" granted letters of dismission to Elisabeth Russle Mahaly Wood, William Green and Wife and daughter and to Sarah Green. A charge against Bro G. E. McNabb for unchaste conversation to Sister Elis Kelly, the church hearing her evidence excluded him from the fellowship. Jos Manning, M. A. Swaggerty protem Clerk.

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2" Sat Dec. 1846 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by Wm. C. Newel 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" - 6" W. T. Ogle, Mod. Protem A. Swaggerty, C. Protem.

2" Sat Jan 1847 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st 2" - 3" - 4" Isaac Hartsel came forward confessing a difficulty with his neighbor. The church forgave him. 5" appointed Bro A. Swaggerty Clerk. J. Manning Mod A. Swaggerty Clerk.

2" Sat Feb 1848 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" Joseph Holaway acknowledged being drunk. Asked for forgivenep promising not to do so any more the church forgave him 3" Mahala Hood asked for a letter of dismission some objections arising was not granted - postponed until she makes satisfaction to the church. Jos Manning, M. A. Swaggerty Clk.

2" Sat Mar 1847 Church met at P. Grove Exortation and prayer. 14" March Met again Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st opened for members received by Experience Samuel Hux-by letter William Randolph. Jos Manning Md. A. Swaggerty, Clerk

2" Sat April 1847 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning 1st 2" - 3" - 4" - 5' - Bro James Tucker and wife Sarah Tucker received letters of dismission. Jos Manning Mod A. Swaggerty Clerk.

2" Sat May 1848 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st - 2" - 3" - 4" Bro R. Coffy confessed using too much rough language

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and prayed forgivnep for the same, which was granted. Jos Manning Mod A. Swaggerty, Clk.

2" Sat June 1848 Church met at P. Grove After sermon appointed Bro J. J. Sims Mod. & J. J. Sparks, Clerk protem. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" received a petition from French Broad church to send three (3) Brotheren to settle a difficulty - appointed Bro's V. Fine Isaac Humberd and A. Hall to assist in settling the disturbence at French Broad. J. J. Sims Mod Protem J. J. Sparks Clk " "

2" Sat July 1847 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning. 1st - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" delegated Bro Wm. Vinson, Isaac Humberd, Vinet Fine, Abraham Odell and Abraham Swaggerty to the association to be held at Liberty. Sent Vinet Fine and Nancy Denton to invite Catherine Sereggins to attend our next meeting to render a reason for her non attendance. Bro Abraham Odel to invite Bro George Free to attend 2" Sat in September next, to answer a charge of drunknep. Bro William Vinson to see Bro Ely McMahan concerning the sending of his waggons, Starting on Sunday, to the salt works. Jos Manning Mod A. Swaggerty Clerk

2" Sat Augt 1847 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by Benjamin Greene. 1st 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" letter to the association presented. Not being satisfactory refered till
tomorrow. Vinet Fine, Mod. Protem A. Swaggerty, Clk.

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2" Sat Sept. 1847 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning 1st 2" - 3" Bro George Free excluded from the church for non attendence and drunknep. Sister Catherine Scroggins released from the charge against her. Bro Ely McMahan made every thing satisfactory, showing that it was a case of necessity starting his waggons to Salt Works on the sabbath. 4" - 5" - sent Bro Joseph Padget to invite him to the next meeting. Jos Manning Mod Elias Sisk clerk p.t.

2" Sat Nov 1847 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning. 1st 2" - 3" against Solomon Rollens for non attendance to meeting and others violations of the rules of the church. Bro Padget saw him - Bro Rollens desired to be excluded which was granted. 4" - 5" Bro Abraham Odell and wife and Sister Rhoda Baxter received letters of dismission. Jos Manning Mod A. Swaggerty, Clerk

2" Sat Jan 1848 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" - 6" - Jos Manning Mod A. Swaggerty, Clerk.

2" Sat Feb 1848 Church met at Bro Weavers. Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st opened for members and received by experience Elisabith Lemons, and Polyan Webb. 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" finished Payment for stove. Jos Manning, Mod. A. Swaggerty Clerk.

2" Sat May 1848 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning. 1st opened door for members, received by letter Mima Giles. 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" granted letter of dismission to Elisabeth Pate. Jos Manning Mod A. Swaggerty, Clk

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22" July 1848 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1" 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" appointed Bro. John Weaver, R. Coffy 7 Morgan Williams as delegates to the association to meet at Mt. Pleasant, Friday before the 1st Sunday in September next. Granted letter of dismipion to sister Mary Rollins. Report against Bro Lewis Cates of drunknep and retaianing his letter of dismission. After hearing the evidence was excluded from the church. Bro R. Coffy to invite Bro Calton Coffy and invite him to attend on Wednesday after the 4" Sunday in Augt at P. Grove to answer a charge of misconduct. Bros Jos Padget and A. Ball to invite Bro Joel Rains to attend the meeting on Wednesday after the 4" Sunday in Augt. To answer for fighting Dilliard Williams. Jos. Mannaing Mod A. Swaggerty, Clerk.

31" Augt. 1848 Church met at Pleasant Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1" - 2" - 3" took up case of Calton Coffe, refered to next meeting - also case of Bro Joel Rains after hearing the evidence acquitted him. 4" Bro Abraham made acknowledgement of drinking too much - and was restored to full fellowship. 5" appointed Bro William Waitson as delegate to the next Association. Jos Manning, M. Anderson McMahan pro tem C.

2" Sat Sept 1848 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning 1" - 2" - 3" case of B Bro Calton Coffy, charge drunknep and non attendance to meeting, evidence sufficient for exclusion which was done. Jos Manning, M. A. Swaggerty, Clerk

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2" Sat Oct 1848 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by Bro --------- 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" letter read that was received from Bro Steeten Shields in regard to his exclusion - being but few present - layed over until next meeting. Jos Manning Mod A. Swaggerty, Clerk.

9" Dec. 1848 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1" opened for members received by Experience Elisabeth Cleveager. 2" - 3" reference to Bro Sheilds letter. After reading the letter sent word to Bro Sheilds - stating our decision. Jos Manning Md. E. Sisk, protem Clerk.

10" Feb 1849 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" Bro Green Rose having moved out of the bounds of this church is excluded for the same. Granted a letter of dismission to sister Nancy Coffee. Jos Manning Mod A. Swaggerty, Clk.

17" Feb. 1849 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning. 1" opened for members and received by Ex. Fanny Allen, Alx Cameron & Wife Catherine, Nancy Denton. 2" - 3" - 4" Solomon Rollins came forward, also G. E. McNabb and made satisfactory acknowledgements and was restored to full fellowship. Jos Manning Md. A. Swaggerty Clk.

12" Feb. At Knight received Mark Lillar and Isaac Kingery by Experience. J. Manning Mod A. Swaggerty, Clerk.

19" Feb. At Knight received by Experience John Vinson. Jos Manning Mod A. Swaggerty, Clerk.

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20" Feb. 1849 Church met at P. Grove. After preaching, 1st opened for members - received by letter Rebecca Hall. J. Manning Mod A. Swaggerty Clk

21" Feb. 1849 Church met at P. Grove. After preaching 1st opened for members, received by Experience Polly Mantooth and Milly Denton. Jos Manning Mod A Swaggerty Clk

22" Feb. 1849 Church met at P. Grove. After preaching 1st opened for members, received by experience Allen Clevenger, Wm Vinson & Harriet Lea. J. Manning Md A. Swaggerty, Ck.

22' Feb. 1849 At Knight, received by Experience mary Vinson, James Denton, Esau Hartsel. J. Manning Md A. Swaggerty, Clk.

23" Feb. 1849 Met again at P. Grove. After sermon 1st opened for members. Received by Experience Martin Cameron, Aton Humberd, Wm. Nelly, Hawkins Cameron & Sarah Cameron. Jos Manning Md A. Swaggerty, Clk.

23" Feb. 1849 At Knight, after sermon, 1st opened for members, received by experience Margt Click & Lucinda Davis. E. Moore M. A. Swaggerty Clk.

24" Feb. 1849 At Knight. After Sermon. 1st opened for members and received by Experience Martha Rollins and Matilda Lillard. Jos. Manning Mod A. Swaggerty, Clk.

25" Feb. 1849 Church met at P. Grove. After sermon, 1st opened for members, received by Experience Rachael Rollins. Jos Manning M. A. Swaggerty, Ck.

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2" Sat March 1849 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by Rev. E. Moore 1st - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" - 6" - Joseph Manning Mod Abr Swaggerty, Clerk.

2" Sat March 1849 At Knight. After Sermon. 1st opened door for members received by Experience Elisabeth McNabb "of Col."

11" March 1849 Church met P. Grove. After Sermon, 1st opened door for members, received by experience John Lillard, Nancy Lillard, Jeremiah Thomas, and Mary Thomas & Hannah Finney. At Knight After sermon 1st opened for members and received by experience Simeon Fine "of col" Letty Clevenger and Edwin Allen, Letty Clevenger & John Clevenger. Jos Manning Mod A Swaggerty, Clerk.

12" March 1849 Church met at P. Grove After sermon 1st opened for members and received by experience Sally Dillen and William Wood. 2" - 3" - 4" Bro Moses Clark came forward confessed his doing very wrong but hoped the Lord had forgiven him, prayed forginenep of the church, which was granted. E. Moore Mod A. Swaggerty Clerk.

12" March 1849 At Knight, after Sermon. 1st opened for members and received by experience Martha Vinson & Elizabeth Lillard. J. Manning M. A. Swaggerty, Ck.

13" March 1849 At Knight, after sermon, 1st opened for members and received by experience Sarah Clark

15" March 1849 Church met, after sermon 1st opened for members, received by Ex. Sarah Hux. J. M. & a. S. Clk.

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16" March 1849. Church met at P. Grove. After Sermon. 1st opened for members, received by Experience William Cameron, Benj Frasure, Philix McNabb, Raoda Allen, Nancy Kelly, John Burke, Diner Allen "col". At Knight - Nancy Dillen, Diner Johnson 'col" Elisabeth Hartsel, Reuben F. Allen.

17" March 1849 Church met at P. Grove. After sermon. 1st opened for members, received by Experience Polly Burke, Louse Cameron & Polly Allen. By letter, Elisabeth Jones. 2" - 3" - 4" Polly Dillen and Samuel McMullen came forward made humble acknowledgements of their wrongs and was restored to full fellowship. At Knight - received by experience Henry Netherton, Rufing Humberd and Catherine Vinson.

18" March 1849 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st opened for members, received by experience Luritta McMahan & Jane Hartsel. Jos Manning Md. A. Swaggerty, Clerk.

2" Sat April 1849 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning 1st opened for members, received by experience Helen Allen & Jos Finney. By letter Morgan Williams & Mary Jones. 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" read covenant articles of faith and rules - agreed that next meeting be sacremental. Jos Manning Mod A. Swaggerty, Clerk.

At Knight, after Sermon, 1st opened for members, received by experience William and Marion Vinson, Josiah Cameron and Harriet Allen. by letter Elisabeth McMillan. Jos Manning Mod. A. Swaggerty Clk.

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11" May 1849 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning. 1st opened door for members, received by experience James Cameron. 2" - 3" - 4" - 5 chose Bro William Vinson June and Mark Lillard Deacons. Also William Vinson church Clerk. Edwin Allen receiving next highest vote made assistant clerk, by "private Ballot." Tomorrow evening set apart for ordination of deacons, a committee appointed to regulate preaching. Consisting of Allen Clevenger, George McNabb, Joseph Padget, William Vinson & William Wood. Agreed and postponed until tomorrow.

12" & 13" Church met and after Prayer preceeded to businep. Sermon by El Ephraem Moore. 1st opened door for members, received by experience Sarah Baxster and Joseph Hall. 2" - 3" Mark Lillard and William Vinson came forward for ordination by Presbytery. Jos Manning Ephraem Moore and J. J. Sparks Deacons examined by El Jos Manning, the church by Rev E. Moore. 4" - 5" The Question as to what should be done with a member of this church who would assail the character of his Pastor without any grounds whatever, the committee appointed consisting of the following Bros. Allen Clevenger, G. E. McNabb, E. More, Wm. Wood and A. Swaggerty. Answers that the word "say" against an Elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnepess and see Thess 5" ch. 12" & 15" verses. Timothy 5" ch. 17" & 19. and as to releaf practice toward those that violate see Thess 5" ch & 14 v. the election of Wm Vinson as Deacon and clerk reconsidered relieved him as clerk and made E. Allen Permanent Clerk. Blesed ordination with prayer. Jos Manning Mod. Saturday A. Swaggerty Clerk E. Moore, Mod Sunday E. Allen Clerk

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2" Sat June 1849 Church met P. Grove Sermon by J. J. Sparks. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5' sent Bro Allen Clevenger and William Allen to invite Bro Eli McMahan to meeting to give satisfaction for his non attendance J. J. Sparks Mod protem E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat July Church met P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st opened for members - received by Ex. Jane Hall and China Lillard "col" 2" - 3" reference Bro Eli McMahan's case, he being present gave satisfaction to the church. 4" 5" Margret Click, Mary Mantooth and Isaac Kingery having attached themselves to other churches without letters of dismission are excluded from this church - delegated to our next association Wm Vinson, Allen Clevenger, Mark Lillard & M. Cameron, letter to be prepared by next meeting. Jos Manning, M. E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat Augt 1849 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by J. J. Sparks 1" - 2" - 3" letter to association read and received J. J. Sparks Mod protem E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat Sept 1849 Church met P. Grove Sermon by G. G. Sims 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5' agreed to protract our next meeting and invite ministers aid G. G. Sims Mod pro tem E. Allen Clerk

2" sat Oct 1849 Church met at P. Grove after sermon. 1" Opened for members received by Ex. "Charles" a colored man.

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2" - 3" - 4" - 5" Sister Greene Wife of William Greene petitions for fellowship and letter of dismission - as her husband has a joint letter - and he is holding them both, which petition is granted.

Sunday Church met a Large congregation. Sacrement. Monday Church met sermon and prayer, retired. Tuesday Church met sermon, then dismiped At Knight After sermon and several prayers 1st opened for members received by experience Elisabeth Lillard.

17" Oct 1849 Church met, sermon - dismiped At Knight - sermon - 1st opened for members and received by experience Margret Metherton and Evaline Mantooth

18" Oct 1849 Church met, sermon, 1st opened for members, received by experience Elisabeth Frasure, Lydia Vinson. At Knight, sermon 1st opened for members, received by experience Tipton Denton & Mary Netherton.

19" Oct. 1849 Church met, sermon, meeting concluded. Jos Manning Mod E. Allen, Clk.

13 Nov. 1849 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning 1st opened for members, received by experience "Mary a col girl," 2" - 3" Bro Richard Shields again presents his case before the church but for the want of the record is layed over until tomorrow.

14" Nov 1849 Church met at P Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st 2" - 3" the record in case of Bro Shields still not present, the clerk was notified to bring them forward on Friday before the 2" Saturday in next month, which day was set apart for a full hearing. Jos Manning Md Edwin Allen, Clk.

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7' Dec 1849 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st opened for members. 2" - 3" reference in regard to Bro Shields. After a short discussion the church decided they had not done wrong in excluding him and confirm the former decision. 4" 5" chose Bro William Vinson Clerk protem. Jos Manning Mod Wm. Vinson Clerk protem

13" Dec. 1849 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El J. J. Sparks 1st open for members. Received by experience Jane McMillian J. J. Sparks M. protem Wm. Vinson Clk. " "

14" Dec 1849 At Knight Church met at P. Grove Sermon - 1st opened for members, received "Mary of col" and Elisabeth M. McMullen. Wm. Vinson Clerk pretem.

2" Sat Jan 1850 Church met at P Grove Sermon by E. J. Manning 1st opened for members and received by Experience "Dinah" a girl of Col" At Knight, Church met. Sermon by J. J. Sparks. 1st opened for members and received by experience Elis Frasure

15" Jan 1850 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1" 2" 3" 4" 5" Chose A. Clevenger Wm Vinson jr. Vinet Fine, Mark Dillard, John Burke and William Wood and Martin Cameron a standing committee, to report after examination in order to the church any misconduct by any of its members. Also to settle and reconcile matters in dispute between members of a wordly nature so far as they can, satisfactory. J. Manning M William Vinson Ck protem

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3" Friday Feb 1850 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1" 2" 3" 4" 5" William Humberd found guilty of fornication by his own acknowledgement prayes forgivnep which is granted - Joel Rains charge gambling - he refusing to come to church was excluded for the charge. Elisabeth a womon of Col found guilty of Fornication by her own acknowledgement, buy prays forgivnep through sister Kelly and promised to live a christian hereafter upon which she is forgiven.

2" Sat Feb 1850 Church met at P Grove Sermon by E. Moore. 1st opened door for members and received by Experience Amanda Mantooth. 2" 2" 4" 5' charge against Bro Moses Clark for drunknep. He being present prayed forgivnep - said he hoped God had forgiven him for that offence - promised to abstain from it hereafter upon which confession the church forgave him. Also Bro A. Swaggerty for drinking too much. He being present made his confession of the charge, saying he would abstain from drink and devote himself to the service of God upon which the church forgave him.

11" Feb 1850 At Knight met, sermon by G. G. Sims 1st open for members received without letter Nancy McMillen

12" Met, sermon by W. J. Reed. 1st opened for members received by experience Jane Gann.

13" Church met, sermon - 1st opened for members, received by experience Mary Wood

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14" Feb 1850 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by W. J. Reed 1st opened for members received by experience Mariah Hartsel, M. Vinson, Letty Frasure, Susan Vinson, Lucinda Vinson and Roseman Click.

15" Feb 1850 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st opened for members and received by experience Elisabeth Vinson of Col. J. Manning Md E. Allen Clerk.

2" Friday March 1850 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by J. J. Sparks 1" 2" 3' took up reference of yesterday and appointed Bro Allen Clevenger, William Wood, Mark Lillard & Martin Cameron to sit in council with the Big creek church on the 4" sat in april next. 4' 5' some misunderstand having accured between Isaac Hubbard and Sarah Dillen. Also between Isaac Humberd and William Vinson that the committee could not settle amicably. Twas thrown upon the church and postponed until next meeting. J. J. Sparks, M.P.T. E. Allen Clk.

2" Sat April 1850 Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st opened for members and received by Experience Elisabeth Burke & Sylvira Bridges. 2" 3" reference, misunderstanding between the parties amicable settled before the church among themselves. 4" 5" Bro Moses Clark guilty of drunknep by his confession - and is excluded for the same. J. Manning Md E. Allen Clerk.

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2" Sat May 1850 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El G. G. Sims. 1" 2" 3" 4" 5' request from sinking creek church for four members to assist in settling a difficulty in said church which petition was granted - sent William Vinson, sr. George McNabb, Alfred Ball, and Vinet Fine. J. J. Sparks, M. protem E. Allen Clerk.

2" Sab June 1850 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El J. J. Sparks 1st 2" 3' 4' 5' Samual Hux guilty of drinking too much at a late election and wanting to fight. a proper investigation of the case only reveals the fact of his wanting to fight Bro Hux showing a repentence was a retained in fellowship. Joseph Hall guilty of drunknep by his own acknowledgement but promised to abstain from drinking in the future we retained him in fellowship. Union church petitions for two members to assist them in a case in that church, which was granted sent Bro Vinet Fine and John Vinson. Jos Manning Mod E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat July 1850 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by J. J. Sparks 1" 2" 3" 4" 5" two Questions? Before the Church. 1st any member of this church when present fail to take Sacrement shall it be the duty of the deacons to make inquires concerning their abstainance. And unlep a good and lawful excuse is rendered shal the Deacons report such to the Church 2" shall we petition to association to continue their missionary

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operation in both Questions the church rendered an answer in the affirmative. Chose Bros a. Clevenger, F. McNabb, M. Cameron and E. Allen delegates to the next association. The clerk to prepare the letter. The clerk call for the assistance of both former clerks to revise and correct the church books, which was granted. J. J. Sparks M. protem E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat Aug 1850 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by W. T. Ogle. 1st 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" Joseph Holaway for non-attendance is invited by the committee to attend our October meeting - committee propose to make it an offence against the church, to visit any place of merrymont. Referred to next meeting - Receive a report of J. J. Sparks for Missionary services. Whis is as follows, commenced servisces 3" Sat September 1849, and labored 75 days, witnepsed 78 professions, joined by experience 70. And received contribution as follos; P. Grove 14.66, Bethel $8 07 1/2, Concord $6.00 Big Creek $3.25, Jones Chapel 50 cts Point Pleasant 75 cts Total $23.23 1/2 all of which is respectfully submitted to the church at P. Grove. Granted letters of dismission to Waldron Jenkins and wife Christiana. Received letter to the association. W. F. Ogle Md protem E. Allen Clerk.

22" Sept 1850 Church met at P. Grove Prayer by Bro M. Cameron 1" - 2" 3" - 4" - 5" granted to Bro Hawkins Cameron V. Pine Md. E. Allen Clerk

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11" October 1850 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning 1" - 2" - 3" reference from Augst meeting, case of Joseph Holoway, properly considered and exclude him from fellowship. The question as to members visiting home racing shooting matches and C, after due meditation, considered all such a violation and will handle members guilty of the violation of the above descision.

12" October 1850 Sunday, church met, sermon by G. G. Sims, agreed to invite Bro E. Moore to attend our next meeting, resolution proposed, refered to next meeting. G. G. Simms, Md potem Wm Wood Clk

Friday before 2" Sat Dec Church met at P. Grove Sermon by Jonathan Quarles. 1' - 2" - 3" reference to this meeting from October meeting thrown back upon the committee. B. More Md. Protem Wm. Wood Clk " "

2" Sat Dec. Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El E More 1" - 2" - 3" the report thrown back on the committee yesterday they offer by the way of amendment the 11" article of the present year's minutes as follows: whereas we considder the vending of ardent spirits and dram drinking and making to the injury of our fellow creatures a disagrace to humanity and the cause of Christ we advise the ministers to and the churches labor with those members who are in the habit, in the fear of God, and to try to get them to abandon the practice as the cause of Christ cannot so fully prosper until this is done - the above - also the 12 article in said minutes were adopted to read as follows. Resolved, that we set

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apart and unite with the Nola Chucky association the first day of January 1851 for fasting and prayer. That God may more abundently revive his works throughout the world. 4" - 5" granted Bro R. Coffy & wife Rachael and Eli McMahan letters of dismission R. Coffee Mod protem E. Allen Clk.

16' Dec 1850 Monday, Church met at P. Grove, reconsidered the granting of a letter to Br Eli McMahan. After some discussion gave it into the hands of the committee.

17' Dec 1850 Tuesday, Church met at P. Grove Sermon by Rec E. More 1" - 2" - 3' took up reference of last meeting regard to Bro Eli McMahans case. Your committee report that the 1st charge is swindling and in our opinion is sustained by the proof of William Allen. 2" charge is that of making an unjust bill against one of his own children for whom he was acting as guardian, which was sustained by William Allen and wife Rhoda. The letter granted to Bro Eli McMahan ordered to be held. Ordered the clerk to transmit a copy of the charges to Bro Eli McMahan an invite his presence to our next monthly meeting which is set apart for his case. J. Quarles, Mod protem E. Allen, Ck.

19" Dec 1850 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by Rev E. More 1st opened for members and received by Experience Narcissus McNabb. J. Quarles, Md. Protem E. Allen Clerk.

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2" sat Jany 1851 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st 2" - 3" Bro Eli McMahans case, referd to next meeting. 4" Bro E. Allen acknowledged that he had used rough language to one of his neighbors and asked forgivnep for same, which was granted. 5" read rules of decorum and constitution. Solicited Bro Jos Manning to preach more regularly and promised to assist him quarterly. Jos Manning Md E. Allen Clk.

5" Jany 1851 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1" 2" - 3" - 5" G. E. McNabb guilty of sabbath breaking by his own acknowledgement, was forgiven and retained in fellowship. Sister Jane Gan guilty of keeping a house of ill repute and retailing liquor by her own acknowledgement. Two of the committee sent to see her, she aid she had no religion and requested to be excluded - which request was granted. Twenty five dollars to be paid El. Jos Manning for his present years services. Granted sister Amanda Mantooth a letter of dismission. J. J. Sparks Md Pro tem E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat Mar 1851 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1" - 2" - 3" Bro McMahans referred to next meeting. 4" - 5' appointed A. Swaggerty William Vinson Sr. G. Mchabb, A. Clevenger and E. Allen to draft some pleas for the enlargement of our church, to report by next meeting. J. Manning, Md. William Vinson, Clk protem

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2" Sat April 1851 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" case of Bro Eli McMahan, finally agreed to decide the case on Friday before the 2" sat in next month. Called in William Allen and A. McMahan as evidence - your committee report the following for the enlargement of the church, the upper or east side to be cut out and an addition the same length of the house and fifteen wide or wider if the cituation of the present house will admit. We propose said addition to be frame work and submit the plan to the futher consideration of the church. The above was received by the church. Reappoointed same committee to superintend the collection of funds and constructing the addition. Agreed that our next meeting be sacremental. And invite Bro E. More to assist.

13' April 1851 Sunday, received Violet a woman of color by letter. Jos Manning Md. E. Allen Clk.

9" May 1851 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning 1" - 2" - 3" case of Eli McMahans, after hearing the evidence, the church refused him a letter and excluded him from fellowship. Jos Manning Md E. Allen, Clk.

14" June 1851 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning Jos Manning M. E. Allen Clerk.

3" sat July 1851 Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El Norman. J. Manning Md. E. Allen, Clk.

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2" Sat Augt 1851 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" delegated Allen Clevenger, Mark Lillard, Elias Sisk 7 Martin Cameron to the next association a letter to be prepared by next meeting. Jos Manning Md. E. Allen Clerk.

2" Sat September 1851 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st opened for members, received by experience Elija Morell. 2" - 3" - 4" - 5' granted letter of dismission to Elisabeth Sisk. Also granted letters of dismission to Esau Hartsel and wife. Read a letter from William Allen, purporting to exonerate himself from some reports circulated through the country against him. Read and received the letter to the association. Jos Manning Md. E. Allen Clerk.

2" sat Oct. 1851 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Ephraim More. 1st 2' - 3" - 4" - 5' granted letters of dismission to John Vinson, Martha Vinson, Malx Cameron, Catherine Cameron, Gydia Vinson Cathering Vinson and Elija McMullen.

12' Oct. 1851 Sunday. Sermon by E. More, sacrement administered - dismissed.

13" Oct 1851 Sermon by E. More. Granted letters of dismission to Marian Vinson and William Vinson. Jos Manning Md E. Allen, Clk.

2" sat Nov 1851 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5' arrested Bro John Vins one letter of dismission until he makes satisfaction to his creditors. Granted letter of dismission to Jas Hall and wife J. Manning Md E. Allen, Clk

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2 Sat Dec 1851 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5' agreed to elect a pastor at our next meeting. Jos Manning Md Wm Vinson Clk pro tem.

2" Sat Jany 1852 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning. 1st opened for members received by letter Sarah Williams 2" - 3" Jos Manning unanimously chosen and excepted as Pastor for the year. 4" - 5" granted letters of dismission to Sarah Lillard and Betty Frasure. Agreed to pay Jas Manning $25 for his services in quarterly payments. Jos Manning Md. E. Allen, Clerk.

12 Jany 1852 Monday. Church met at P. Grove Sermon by J. J. Sparks. 1st opened for members received by letter Barksdale Hightower and wife Casanda. By Experience Susan Morell. Jos Manning Md E. Allen Clk.

2" Sat Feb. 1852 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" William McMahan found guilty of drinking to excep and neglecting his church meetings, and is excluded for the same. Appointed Bro Jos Padget and E. Allen to invite Bro Weaver to meeting - resolved that we organize ourselves into a Sunday shool, at this church. And we agree to attend with our children and render every assistance possible. We recommend that quarterly selections of teachers and assistant teachers be made. J. Mananing M. E. Allen, Ck.

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2" Sat March 1852 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El. Jos Manning. 1st opened door for members and received by experience Elisabeth, a woman of col. 2" - 3" - 4' - 5' William Allen dissatisfaction as a member of this church and his own acknowledgement of immoral conduct and wishes to be excluded from this church. After due consideration we send A. Cleven Jr. and E. Allen to visit and labor with him and strive to effect a reconciliation Jos Manning Mod E. Allen, Clk.

9' Apirl 1852 Church met at P. Grove Sermon by El Jos Manning 1st - 2" - 3" reference Bro A. Clevenger and E. Allen appointed to see Bro Wm Allen talked with him and after some discussion referred till next meeting.

4" Bro. William Wood acknowledged getting out of temper and doing wrong prayed forgivnep which was granted.

10" April 1852 Saturday. Church met, sermon by Jos. Manning. 1st opened door for members and received by experience Charles Morell. Jos. Manning Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. June 1852. Church met at P. Grove, sermon by Jonathan Quarels. 1" - 2" - 3" William Allens Case. After due reflection refered to next meeting Bros. Wm. Wood, N. Cameron, Charles Morell and Jos. Padget. 4" - 5" resolved that the Treasure of the church be required to keep a register of moneys of all moneys that is or may come into his hands. The amount paid by each member, for what purpose and a report to be rendered at the end of each year. J. Quarels Mod. pro tem E. Allen Clk.

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2" Sat. July 1852. Church met at P. Grove, sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" -5" received a petition from Bro. William Allen, requesting the church to retain him in fellowship, that some of the difficulties had been settled whereupon the church retained him. Jos. Manning Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. Augt. 1852. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by William Wall. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" the clerk to prepare a letter to the association, and have it ready by next meeting. Jos. Manning Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. Sept. 1852. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by G. Whalen. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" took up a collection for missionary purposes amounting to $15.00. read and received letter to the association. Agreed that our next meeting be sacrement and invite the following Bros. More, Taylor, and Reed. G. Whalen Mod. Protem E. Allen

16" Oct 1852. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Wiley J. Reed. Meeting from day to day until Thursday Oct 21". Sermon by William Wall. 1st opened for members and received by "Ex." Harriet Huff and Janey Lillard a woman of "col." Thursday Knight, sermon by Wm. Wall. 1st opened for members. Received by "Ex." Catherine Morell and Nancy Worth. 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" Enoch Netherton restored to fellowship.

22 Oct 1852. Friday, Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Wm. Wall.

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1st opened for members and received by experience Mary Ann Fine and Florinda Fine.

23 Oct. 1853. Sat. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Rev. James Wright. 1st opened for members and received by Experience Elvira McNabb. Jos. Manning, Mod. E. Allen, Clk. protem

2" Sat. Jan. 1853. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Jessie Burnett. 1st - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" appointed Bro. Wm. Wood to fill the place of the absent clerk. Read and received the treasure report of last year. Chose Bro. Manning unanimously for Pastor for next year and resolved to pay him $25.00 for his services. Re-elected Bro. Clevinger to the office of Treasurer. Jos. Manning William Wood, Ck. protem

2" Sat. Feb. 1853. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by James McMahan. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" restored Bro. Moses Clark to fellowship. Granted a letter of dismission to Anderson & Elisabeth McMahan. Jos. Manning Ed. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. Mar. 1853. Church met a P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" read articles of faith, church covenant, and rules of decorum. J. Manning, Mod. E. Allen, Clk.

12" March 1853. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by J. J. Sparks. 1' - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" read articles of faith, rules of decorum and covenant.

8" April Friday. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning.

9" April. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" report stating that Bro. Benj. Frasure was guilty of drunkness. Sent John Burke and William Wood to labor with him and invite him

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to our next meeting. Received an acknowledgment from Bro. Austin Vinson for drinking too much, which was coupled with an apology and which practice he agreed to forsake. Upon the hearing of which the church forgave him. Joe Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat. May 1853. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st - 2" - 3" - 4" Bro. Joseph Padget acknowledged being guilty of drinking too much and is forgiven for the same. 5" that John Vinson shall have a hearing concerning the letter he contends for. Ordered Bro. V. Fine to call on Margret Sutton and demand the letter of dismission she holds from this church, and invite her to our next meeting. Bro. Samuel McMullen and daughter in default for moving out of the bounds of this church, without making application for letters of dismission. J. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" sat. June, 1853. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" the case of Bro. Benj. Frasure, the Brethern saw, but he was unwilling to come back to the Church and was excluded. Case of John Vinson, contending for a letter of dismission the church refuses to act until Bro. Vinson can be interrogated as to his willingnep to pay his just debts- to write and learn the cause of Bro. McMullen and daughter moving without letters. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. July, 1853. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Bro. Calvin Denton. 1" - 2" - 3" case of Margret Sutton from the statement of Bro. Fine, that the letter is not to be had, that she is either holding it back or it is

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destroyed for not making it satisfactory to the church she is excluded from fellowship. Reference of Bro. John Vinson, after a full investigation and further particulars from Bro. Padget the church excludes him. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk

2" Sat. Augt. 1853. Church met a P. Grove. Sermon by El. Richard Night. 1st 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" delegated E. Allen, Wm. Wood, G. E. McNabb, A. Clevenger and Jos. Padget to the next association to be held at this place on the 3d Friday in Sept. next. Appropriated $2.00 for printing of minutes. Agreed for the agent for the board of the association to take up a public collection on tomorrow, the proceeds of which shall be for missionary purposes. The delegates to vote for a continuation of missionary labor with us. Jos. Manning, Mod. E. Allen, Clk.

10" Sept. 1853. On Friday the E. Tennessee Association met at P. Grove and finished the next day. The meeting was continued by the church until the 28". During said meeting the following persons were added to the church by experience and Baptism. Viz" Nancy Davis, Jane Ball, Mary Fouler, Lou Rice, Hether Baily, John Baker, Caswell McNabb, Thos McNabb, Eli McMahan, Allen Hitower, Henderson Bridges, Lyddia Allen, Jacob Thomas, Annanias Clevenger, Margret McNabb, Elija Mantooth, G. W. Rice, Elizabeth Hartsel, C. B. McNabb, Nancy Weaver, Louisa McNabb, Green Cameron, Martha Hux and by letter Mannea McMahan. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk.

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