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

Minutes Pages 62 - 83

Source Document: Microfilm, WPA Records, Official Project No. 65-44-1438
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11" Oct. 1853. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st opend for members and received by Experience William Dillen. J. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk

21 Oct. 1853. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by J. J. Sparks. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" granted letter of dismission to Nancy Ford. William Cameron found guilty of drunknep and abusing his family and refusing to come to church after being notified is excluded from the church. Sunday 25" received by "EX." Jenny Wood "of Col." Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" sat. Nov. 1853. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st open for members and received by experience Julia Clevenger. 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" granted a letter of dismission to Nancy Caffee and William Kelly. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

6" Dec. 1853. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" reference of Bro. Samuel McMullen and daughter referred to next meeting. To choose our Pastor at our next meeting. J. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. Jany. 1854. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" Bro Samuel and Daughters are expelled from the church, for moving without letters. 4" sister Rufina Humberd confessed that she was guilty of fornication, and prays forgivnep, upon which petition the church
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sends sisters Jane Netherton and Sarah McNabb to wait upon her to learn all about her feelings upon the subject and report the same at our next meeting. 5" - Unanimously chose Bro. Manning as Pastor for this year. To pay him $25.00 for services. Granted sister Rachel Cate a letter of dismission. J. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat. Feb. 1854. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st opened for members and received by letter Catherine McCarter. 2" - 3" report of the female committee in regard to sister Rufina Humberd. Report her anxious to live under the protection of the church and as she hopes that God has forgiven her for her sin, upon which the church released her from censure. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

10" March 1854. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st - 2" - 3" refered William Allens case to next meeting and Bro. A. Clevenger to see him and know whither he has been fighting or not. 4" - 5" granted sister Harriet Hartsel a letter of dismission. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk

2" Sat. April 1854. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" refered Bro. William Allens case to next meeting. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

12 May 1854. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by J. Quarles. 1st - 2" - 3" Bro. Allen being present gave satisfaction as regards the charge against him and he is retained in fellowship. 4" sister Mariah Click

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acknowledged being guilty of fornication, but plead for mercy of the church believing that God had forgiven her, the church forgives her. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

10 June 1854. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Calvin Denton. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. July 1854. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" granted letters of dismission to Jeremiah Thomas and wife Mary Ann. Jos. Mannng, Md. E. Allen, Ck.

2" Sat. Augt. 1854. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" dismiped Margret a girl of col. from this church, as she has choses another of different denomination. Grant Margret Woody a letter of dismission. Delegated Bro. M. Cameron, A. Clevenger, John Burke and Joseph Padget to next annual meeting to commence very soon. Joseph Manning, Md. E. Allen, Ck.

8 Sept. 1854. Friday, Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Rev. Bro. Prophet. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" Bro. Russle Jenkins and Wife Jane holding their letters of dismission and Joined themselves to the Calvinistic church and using improper language about our Pastor as we could not reach him, he was notified of our dissatisfaction. Therefore we exclude them from our fellowship. Read and received letter to the association. Agreed to make ------pledges

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in behalf of our own church to meet all dues for missionarys labor for the ensuing associational year, which amounted to $8.80. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk.

2 Sat. Oct. 1854. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Gardner Whalen. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" Bro. James Cameron acknowledges of fighting after great imposition but God being his helper he intended to reform from all such in the future. He was forgiven. 5" Bros. William Wood and Bro. Hux having a difficulty together have a select committee appointed which settles everything amicably and they are retained in fellowship. The meeting continued seven days and the following persons are added to the church by Experience, Polly Lillard (col), Elija Lillard, Sarah Gorman, Sarah North, and restored George Clark. Jos. Manning, Mod. E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat. Nov. 1854. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" Elisabeth a girl of color found guilty of fornication and is excluded from the fellowship of the church. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Ck.

2" Sat. Dec. 1854. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" Bro. William Vinson found guilty of adultery and for which report a select committee is nominated, Viz. M. Cameron, John Lillard, A. Clevenger, Caswell McNabb and John McNabb to investigate the case fully and report when convenient. El. Jos. Manning unanimously chosen as Pastor for one more year. Agree to pay him $25.00 dollars for

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his services. Granted a letter of dismipion to Bro. James Cameron. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat. Jany 1855. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st opened for members and received by letter Patience Vinson. 2" 3" case of Bro. William Vinson received the report of the select committee of last meeting to investigate the case of adultery against Bro. Vinson. After some discussion the case was refered to February meeting on Friday. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

9" Feb. 1855. Friday, church mat at P. Grove. After prayer by El. Jos. Manning, proceeded to businep. 1" - 2" - 3" Bro. Vinsons brought before the church. After the matter was fully examined the charge failed to be sustained and he was aquitted by a large majority. 4" - 5" Bro. Samuel Hux guilty of drinking too much. Information by Austin Vinson and others, and failing to appear and make satisfaction and not being his first offence, excluded him from the church. Bro. Barksdale Hightower guilty of drunknep by his own confession. Refered to next meeting Bros. Henderson Briges and Joseph Finney both guilty of profane swearing. And being notified to attent meeting and having failed the church excludes them from fellowship.

10" Feb. 1855. Church met. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. Took up unfinished businep. Went into choice of a transacting committee,

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by private balloting, consisting of five members, who shall hold office one year. The following names are chosen, Martin Cameron, John McNabb, John Burke, William Wood and A. Clevenger. Clerk elected upon the same principle for same time, which resulted in choice of A. Clevenger, Treasurer and E. Allen, Clerk. Agreed to take a public collection to aid in buying testaments "by Godard" to send to the Chinese.

11" Feb. 1855. Sunday met. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st opened for members and received by letter Caroline and Massy Vinson "of Col." Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. Mar. 1855. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" Bro. Hightower case refered till next meeting. Sent E. Allen and A. Clevenger to see and labor with him. 4" 5" received the resignation of Bro. William Vinson as acting deacon for the church. Agreed to invite Bros. Moore and Quarel to visit us at our next may meeting. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. April 1855. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by J. B. Castiller. 1st opened door for members. 2" - 3" - 4" Bro. Hightour being present renders every acknowledgement necessary and the church retains him in fellowship. J.B. Castiller, Mod. Protem Wm. Wood, Clk, protem.

2" Sat. May. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. E. More. 1st opened for members and received by letter Dotia Allen. 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" ordained Bro. John Burke as deacon, examined by Presbyteries E. More, Jos. Manning and Quarles. J. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk.

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2" Sat. July 1855. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by W. T. Ruple. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" - 6" - Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. Augt. 1855. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" noticed a request contained in the 24" Art. Of last years Minutes to devise a plan to prevent hasty action in the ordination of Ministers. Delegated by private ballotting to the next association to convene at Liberty. A. Clevenger, Garrett McNabb, M. Cameron, and E. Allen. Letter to be prepared at next meeting. Granted letter of dismission to Letty Frasure. ]Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

8" Sept. 1855. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by John W. Gilbert. 1st - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" Granted Esau Hartsel and wife Jane, letters of dismission. Richard Night, Mod. Protem. E. Allen, Clk. 12" Oct. 1855. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" reference Bro. William Allens case for fighting, but make every acknowledgement necessary, and is retained in fellowship.

13" Oct. 1855. Sunday, met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st opened for members and received by Ex. Wilson McNabb. 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" granted letters of dismission to Abraham Swaggerty and wife Margret. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk.

10" Nov. 1855. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by G. G. Sims. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" granted letter of dismission to Elija Mantooth, and Jemima Giles. G. Sims E. Allen, Clk.

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15" Nov. 1855. Part of the church met at Ruples Allens. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st opened for members and received by Experience Charity Hall. Met on following day at the same place and received by Experience Nancy Hall. Also Mary Hall who recently gave her experience at Liberty- by her own request Baptised and enrolled with us. Jos. Manning. Md. E. Allen, Clk.

8" Dec. 1855. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st opened for members for members and received by experience Matilda McMahan. 2" - 3" - 4" received a written acknowledgement from Sister Manerva Rains which is referred to next meeting and she invited to meeting when convenient. 5" unanimously chose Bro. Joseph Manning as Pastor for next year. He excepts though with defficance. To pay him the usual salary $25.00. Refered the choosing of church members to next meeting. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat. Jan. 1856. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" refered all businep to next meeting. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat. Feb. 1856. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5". M. Cameron, William Wood, John McNabb, N. Lillard and John Burke receiving the majority of notes and E. Allen also for Clerk. The above brethren were made church Committee for the ensuing year. Bro. John Burke made Treasurer, his term not being stated.

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Our meeting is protracted from day to day for nine days. and the following persons were added to the church. By Experience, Viz. Martha Bridges, Polly Hightouer, Creed F. Buly, George W. Cook, Fanny Wood, Polly McNabb, Adeline Bridges and Charlotta Wood. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. April 1856. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. May 1856. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Joseph Manning. 1st opened for members and received by letter Harriet. F. Beuly. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat. June 1856. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Y. J. Morris. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" granted letters of dismission to Allen McMahan and Sarah H. Stokely. 6" Notice the 18' Art. Of last years minutes but the same in referred for further consideration. Y.J. Morris Mod. Protem Wm. Wood, Clk. Protem

2 Sat. July 1856. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" by reference the 22d article of last years Minutes was read in compliance with a request of the Association but at last the church paped it by in silence. 4" - 5" Bro. Eli McMahan and wife guilty of fornication by their own acknowledgement before the committee and the presence of the church. Praying forgivnep, stating they believed God had forgiven them for their sin the church forgave them. Granted letters of dismission to William Dillen and wife Nancy. J. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Ck.

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2" Sat. Aug. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Bro. Gilbert. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" Bro. George Cook came forward and confeped that he had been fighting, but that he was imposed on and done it in self defense. Thinking he had done no harm and wishing to be retained in the church after the above confession the church fargave him. Read a letter from Bro. Tipton Denton, Alluding to rumors to his prejudise and asking for a letter of dismission, and rumors being a charge of adultery refered for further consideration. Chose by private ballotting M. Cameron, A. Clevenger, John Burke and William Wood delegates to the next Association. William Allen applies for a letter of dismipion, which was refused. Granted letters of dismission to Elisabeth Kelly, Nancy Allen, Mary Denton, Rhoda Allen and Margt Allen. Rev. Bro. Gilbert, Mod. Protem E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat. Sept. 1856. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" Tipton Dentons case refered for want of evidence. William Allens case being argued it was at last agreed he have a letter of dismission. 4" - 5" granted letters of dismission to Lydia Mantooth, Evaline Vinson, William Vinson, Mary Vinson, Marg Henry, Louisa Allen, Esther Dockins, Sarah Cameron, Mary Dillen and Nancy Davis. J. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat. Oct. 1856. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st opened for members and received by Experience Newton Burke, 2" - 3" refered the case of Manerva Rains. Bro. A. Ball to invite her to meeting in November. Bro. Tipton Dentons case continued and Bro. Mark Lil

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-lard to get evidence and report when convenient. 4" - 5" granted letters of dismission to James A. Denton and wife Lucinda and George W. Cook. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. Dec. 1856. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by R. Night. 1" - 2" - 3" case of sister Manerva Rains and posponed it for further consideration but she appearing the next day and demanded and argued her trial which was granted, and she excluded not only in consequence of the charge but because she justified herself in the same. Read Bro. Lillards report in Tipton Dentons case and after a full examination he was excluded from the church. 4" - 5" information being given of Bro. James Clarks disordily conduct we send Bros. Moses Clark to see and invite him to our next meeting to answer the charge. Our meeting goes on from day to day. And the following persons were added to the church by Experience Martha Burke, Sarah J. Netherton, Elisabeth McMahan, Elija Clark, Mary Clark, Martha McNabb and John Cameron. E. Moore, Mod. Protem E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat. Jany 1857. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by R. Night. 1" - 2" - 3" reference for Elections refered to next meeting. 4" 5" Bro. Solomon Rollins found guilty by his own acknowledgement of being provoked into a quarrel and using some bad language. And asked forgivenep which was granted. Bro. Creed P. Buly guilty of a quarrel and

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difficulty but prays forgivnep which was granted. Called on Bro. Moses Clark for information relative to Bro. James Clark whom report say is guilty of drunknep and adultery, which fact being established before the church, excluded him from her fellowship. E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat. Feb. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st opened for members and received by letter Elija Mantooth and Matilda Frasure. 2" - 3" - 4" 5" chose El. Jos. Manning unanimously for Pastor a majority for E. Allen for clerk. Also majorities for John McNabb, Wm. Wood, John Burke and Mark Lillard and Martin Cameron, for committee. Bro. Aden Humberd found guilty of fighting one of his neighbors the circumstances are these, he being called too and attacked found it necessary to defend himself, though he used bad words which he confesses penitence for, and the church forgives him. Jospeh Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. March 1857. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jesse Burnett. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" the committee report sister Elisabeth Hartsel guilty of fornication by her own confession, and she is excluded from the fellowship of the church. Bro. Esau Hartsel who is holding up a letter of dismission issued from this church. Appointed Bros. A. Clevenger and Charles Morell to labor with and invite him to our next meeting. J. Manning, Md. Wm. Wood, Clerk.

2" Sat. April 1857. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - Bro. Hartsell case refered to next meeting. And demand his letter. Bros. M. Cameron and E. Allen to see him. J. Manning, Mod. E. Allen, Clk.

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2" Sat. May 1857. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st opened for members and received by letter Mary Henry, Louisa Allen and "Rachel" a woman of color. J. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. June 1857. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jesse Burnett. 1st 2" - 3" Bro. Esau Hartsel returns his letter. Confesses his faults as charged in March meeting. Prays forgivnep which is granted. 4" 5" granted letter of dismission to Bro. Allen Hightouer. R. Night, Md. Pro tem. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. Augt. 1857. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" chose Bros. Mark Lillard, Wm. Wood, Newton Burke and Martin Cameron as delegates to our annual meeting to convene in October next. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. Sept. 1857. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" received a communication from Manerva Rains, who has heretofore been excluded for adultery and abstinacy she professes penitence for the same. Asks to be restored and for a letter of dismission which request is denied for at least two months. And she required to give her personal attendance. 5" Granted letters of dismission to Aden Humbered, Wm. Humberd and Mary Humberd. 6" agreed to continue missionary operations within our borders. J. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Ck.

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2" Sat. Oct. 1857. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Bro. Jesse Burnett. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" -5" Extended invitations to E. More, J. Castiler, R. Night, Y.J. Morris, J. Burnett and Wm. Carson to attend our next meeting, commencing on Friday before 2" Sat. in November, next. Granted letter of dismission to Charity Fox. Jos. Manning, Md. Wm. Wood, Ck.

2" Sat. Nov. 1857. Friday before, church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" granted a letter of dismission to Henry Netherton. 6" meeting closed on Monday following without being protracted as was previously expected. Jos. Manning, Md. William Wood, Ck. 2" Sat. Dec. 1857. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Bro. William Casson. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" chose Bros. John McNabb and Allen Clevenger trustees to act in concert with Bro. Wm. Vinson Sr. the only surviving trustee for the church buildings. To have controll of and keep the same in order, supported by the church. Wm. Carson, Md. Pro tem E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. Jany. 1858. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Bro. Martin Isbell. 1st opened for members and received by letter Wm. Vinson, Jr. And wife Mary. 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" chose same stading committes of last year for the next. Chose Bro. Jos. Manning by a unanimous private balloting as pastor for the ensuing year. Continued the old clerks term for twelve months. We invite Bro. E. Moore, A. Layman, G. G. Sims to attend in Febuary next to assist in a protracted meeting. Bro. C. E. McNabb having confeped

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of difficulty and being out of temper with one of his neighbors is forgiven by the church. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

2" Sat. Feb. 1858. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jesse Burnett. 1st opened for members. 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" granted a letter of dismission to Sister Louisa Allen. E. More, Md. Pro tem E. Allen, Ck.

Our meeting was protracted from day to day for sixteen days in all. Elk Jos. E. Moore, Y. J. Morris and Pastor Jos. Manning attended and labored through the whole time. And the following persons were added to the Church by experience. Jane Hightour, Isaac Denton "Col", Nancy Lillard, N. A. Harrison, Anderson Allen, Isaac Ball, Samuel Ball, Elija Burke, Kesiah Rains, Isaac Denton, Jasper Burke, William Denton, Elisabeth Cameron, Mary Lillard, Matilda Vinson, Lawson Cameron, Moses K. Clark, Jane Cameron, Elisabeth McNabb, William Lillard, Wm. Allen, Lewis Allen, Elisabeth Lillard, Abraham Allen, Mary McNabb, Julie Fox, Margaret Cameron, Elisabeth Allen, Joseph Justice, Martha Fox, Jane Wood, Ezekie Fox, also Margret Allen and Wm. Humberd by letter and Samuel Fox restored to the fellowship of the church. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Ck.

2" Sat. March 1858. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" Bro. Solomon Rollins confessed to having been drunk but prays forgivnep and pledges an abstinance from drinking for which con-

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fession he is retained in fellowship. We promis to pray for him that he may not enter into temptation, also to pray for each other. 5" - 6" The meeting only lasted two days. Bros. Morris and Manning in attendance. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat. April 1858. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Joseph Manning. 1st opened for members and received by experience Jane Harrison. 2" - 3" - 4" 5" Bros. Creed F. Bewly, George W. Cook and George Clark reported as having violated the rules of this church. Bro. Bewly for drunknep. Bro. E. Allen and others to ------- and invite to his duty. Bro. Cook for vending spiritous liquors to the injury of the cause of Christ. Bro. John Burke to see and invite him to our meeting and Bro. Clarke of drinking habits. Mark Lillard and Moses Clarke to see and invite him to our next meeting. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clerk.

2" Sat. May. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Rec E. Moore. 1" - 2" - 3" case of Bro. Bewly, he being present acknowledged to the charge but prayed forgivnep which was granted. Case of Bro. George W. Cook and after examining the same appointed one more Committee Viz. Wm. Wood, Mark Lillard, John McNabb and E. Allen to labor with him more fully and invite him to church. Reference of Bro. Clark, he renders a partial confession to the church, begged forgivnep promising to abstain from it in future: his confession was received by the church and he forgiven. 4" - 5" the church empowers the Bro. Clerk to write too Austin Vinson, John Weaver and Rufering Humberd on the subject of moving out of the bounds of the church without letters of dismission. Jos. Manning, Md. E. Allen, Clk.

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2" Sat. June 1858. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st 2" -3" Bro. Cooks case, the committee appointed last meeting report him still at his old businep and not disposed to give it over, and came to the church with his letter and acknowledgment. His letter being in "Georgia" and to give him ample time we refer his case two month. 4" 5" Bro. William Allen presented his letter, not for the purpose of being received as a member but simply to be excluded from the church we grant him his request by excluding him. Jos. Manning, Md. Wm. Wood Clerk, pro tem.

2" Sat. July 1858. Church met at P. grove. Sermon by El. Jos Manning. 1st opened for members and received by letter Nancy Allen. Jos. Manning, Md. Wm Wood Clerk, pro tem.

2" Sat. Augt. 1858. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st 2" - 3" - 4" Bro. Creed F. Bewly acknowledged an error in a difficulty with a neighbor and asked pardon which was granted. 5" Chose Bros. A. Clevenger, A. Harrison, Wm. Lillard, Wm. Wood and Vinet Fine, as delegates to the next association. Granted letters of dismission to Mary Henry. Jos. Manning, Md. Wm. Wood, Clk.

2" Sat. Sept. 1858. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" took Bro. Cooks case. After examining the case fully and in consequence of his failing to comply with the invitations of the church he is excluded from the church. 4" - 5" granted dismission to Ann Greene.

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Agreed to raise a fund sufficient to justify our Pastor or some one the church may choose to labor in destitute places according to the request of our last association. Jos. Manning, Md. Wm. Wood, Clerk. 2" Sat. Oct. 1858. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by R. Night. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - Bro. Joseph Justice acknowledged having a difficulty with his Bro. John Justice.

9" Oct. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by R. Night. William Wood, Clk.

18" Nov. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. Joseph Manning, Md. William Wood, Ck.

11" Dec. 1858. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by E. Jos. Manning. Jos. Manning, Md. William Wood, Clerk.

2" Sat. Jany. 1859. Church met at P. Grove. Singing and praying- 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" refered the Election of officers to next meeting. 6" agreed to invite Bros. A. Lemons, E. Moore to attend and assist in protracting our next meeting. John Burke, Mod. Pro tem. William Wood, Clerk.

12" Feb. 1859. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Bros. John Russle. 1st 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" Chose El. Jos. Manning by a unanimous private balloting for our Pastor the ensuing, to pay him forty dollars. Continued the same standing committee for the present year. G. Simms Mod. Pro tem. Wm. Wood, Clerk

12 March 1859. Church met at P. Grove. Singing and prayer by Bro. Moses Clark. 1st opened for members and received by letter Joseph Hembree. 2" - 3" - 4" Joseph Justice acknowledged drinking too much, asked forgivnep which was granted. J. Manning, Md. Wm. Wood, Clerk.

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9" April 1859. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" extended invitation to Bro. S. E. Moore, G. G. Sims & Y. J. Morris to visit us at our next meeting to commence on Friday before the 2" Sabbath in May. Jos. Manning Md. William Wood, Ck.

13" May 1859. Church met at P. Grove. After singing and prayer. 1st 2" - 3" - 4"- 5" the committee report Bro. Joseph Justice guilty of drunknep and dancing by his own confession. Case referred to next meeting. Made it a rule to read the church covenant and rules of decorum three (3) times a year. Vinet Fin, Md. Wm. Wood, Clerk.

14" May 1859. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by C. C. Tipton. 1st opened for members and received John and Sarah Smithpeters by letter. Jos. Manning, Md. Wm. Wood, Clerk.

11 June 1859. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st opened for members and received by letter Charity Burke. 2" - 3" after examining the case of Bro. Jo. Justice he was excluded from the church. 4" - 5" committee report Bro. George Clark guilty of drunknep and living a disorderly life for which he is excluded from the church. Jos. Manning, Md. William Wood, Clerk.

2" Sat. July. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jesse Burnett. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" appointed E. Allen Trustee in place of A. Cleven-

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ger Deceased. Granted a letter of dismission to Elija Rice. Jos. Manning, Md. William Wood, Clerk.

2" Sat. Augt. 1859. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jesse Burnett. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" Delegated John Burke, Mark Lillard, Anninias Clevenger, J. C. McNabb and Martin Cameron to our next annual meeting at P. Grove to convene in Sept. next. Contributed two dollars for minutes. Released William Vinson Sr. from office of Trustee and appointed Mark Lillard in his stead. Jesse Burnett, Md. Pro tem. William Wood, Clk.

2" Sat. Sept. 1859. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" granted Nancy Denton- Now Nancy Carson a letter of Dismission. Jos. Manning, Md. William Wood, Clk.

11" Nov. 1859. Friday Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 12" " " " " " " " " " " " " Jos. Manning, Md. William Wood, Clk.

2" Sat. Dec. 1859. Church met at P. Grove. After singing and Prayer. 1st 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" Bro. John Clevenger acknowledged being guilty of drunknep to the committee, referred to next meeting. Mark Lillard, Md. p. t. William Wood, Clk.

2" Sat. Jany 1860. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1" - 2" - 3" case of Bro. John Clevenger, charge drunknep for which he is excluded. 4" - 5" Bro. Anderson Fox guilty of drunknep- by report of the committee. Appointed E. Allen and C. McNabb to see and labor with him and solicit him to attend our next meeting. Granted letters of dismission to James Denton and wife Lucinda. Joseph Manning Md. W. Wood Clerk.

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2" Sat. Feb. 1860. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. E. Moore. 1st opened door for members and received by letter James Smithpeters. 2" - 3" reference of Bro. A. Fox and for the above charge "drunknep" is excluded from the church.

Our meeting is protracted for nine days. Rev. Bro. E. Moore and Joseph Manning attended the whole time. And the following persons were added to the church. By Experience Susan Clevenger, Andrew Allen, Emily Allen, Lucy Netherton, Martha Cameron, Margt J. McNabb, James Thomas, William Hightouer.-by letter James C. Murry, Elisabeth Murry. Jos. Manning, Md. William Wood, Clk.

2" Sat. April 1860. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. 1st opened door for members and received by letter Adaline Hembree. 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" granted a letter ofdismission to Mary Odell, Creed F. Bewly sinds a request to erase his name from Church books. Sent M. Lillard and E. Sisk to see and talk with him and solicit him to attend our next meeting. Jos. Manning, Md. William Wood, Ck.

2" Sat. May 1860. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by E. Moore. Jos. Manning, Md. William Wood, Clk.

2" Sat July 1860. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Y. J. Morris. 1st opened for members and received by Experience Mary Morris & Margaret Garman. By letter Mary Henry. 2" - 3" case of Bro. C. F. Bewly, he being present said he had reconsidered the request sent to the church and desired to remain a member. J. Manning, M. Wm. Wood Ck.

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8" Sept. 1860. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by Y. J. Morris. 1" - 2" - 3" - 4" - 5" delegated, Mark Lillard, Austin Hall, Alferd Ball, Martin Cameron and James C. Murry to our next annual meeting to be held at Clay Creed church Cocke Co. E. Tennessee. Jos. Maning, Md. William Wood, Clerk.

Friday before 2" Sat. Oct. 1860. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning.

2" Sat. Oct. 1860. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Jos. Manning. Jos. Manning, Md. William Wood, Clk.

2" Sat. Dec. 1860. Church met at P. Grove. Sermon by El. Ephraim Moore. 1st opened for members and received by letter L. L. Roberts and Amanda Roberts. J. Manning, Md. William Wood, Ck.
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