(These were typed by Edith Ward. The clerks couldn't spell so there is much that couldn't be deciphered. Names were the worse. I'd suggest you scroll down the file and get an idea how to misspell a surname before you use your "search and find" on your browser. Even they aren't always the same spelling. Joy) Bethlehem Baptist Church Book One Minutes 1834-1901 (1909) 1st Section Nov. 1834 - July 1858 1st Page Illeg. Except something about an upcoming trial- ? Statistic- Association 1851 total of Bethlehem members Bapt. 6, Rec'd by letter 2, dismissed 2, Excluded 4, Dead ? 2, total 100 Commencement in 1852-100. Church Covenent We Believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, and these three are one. We Believe in Doctrine of original Sin We Believe that Baptist and the Lord's Supper are ordinances of Jesus Christ, etc ABSTRACT not all copied) Nov. 1834 Check the original text???? Hill Church sitting at Coopers School House. Granted Liberty to the members living in the knobs to sit as a church at Eusibeous? Manons? First Saturday in Dec. The church met and after worship gave an invitation for the reception of members. (1.)Agreed that the members that lives convenient to Coopers Schoolhouse should have the liberty to choose them a place to Build a meeting House For their convenience and that the members that lives in the knobs should have the liberty to chose them a place to build a meeting house for their convenience. (2.) Appointed Brethren James Bucker and Simeon Oilday to choose a place for a meeting house and superintend the building of the same. (sic) First Saturday in Jan. 1835 The church met and after worship gave an invitation for the reception of members and received by experience Pursley? Cloud and by letter Charles Dildery and Eda his wife. (sic) 3rd Saturday in June 1835 Church met - into church Rolly Hood and Anna his wife and J.-(page torn). and at night received by experience Elizabeth Manor. Sunday the church met and --? Josiah Prince, Mary Brock, Nancy Buckner, Dicy Moss, Franky Carney. abstract) 3rd Saturday in July 1835 1. Chose as delegates to --, Brethren Levi B. Hunt, Robert Gregory, James Buckner & Elias Dilday. 2. Church will not fellowship the practice of having people drink about our houses so as to be intoxicated on the Sabbath. 3. Charge laid against -- Moss by Elizabeth Manery for telling that she told her that which she says she never said & afterwards was qualified to it & church agreed to send forth to attend on next meeting by Brother Simeon Dilday. 3rd Saturday Aug. 1835 By Baptism Charles Dilday, Jr. Brother Simeon Dilday informed church that he cited sister Moss to attend this meeting. She request church to wait until she was able to attend- granted. 3rd Saturday in Oct. (1835) By letter James Barnet. Robert Gregory to be ordained? (reference from Rocky Hill)? Nov. 9, 1835 Received by experience E. Risibous Manor and Jincy his ( wife--pg torn) and Stephen Maynor took up case if sister Moss and agreed to wait and see if she would come. 3rd Saturday Nov. 1835 Received by experience Elijah Dilday and ? Frorst M??? Both Sister Manery & Sister Moss present & matter settled between them. Feb. 1836 3rd Saturday Sister Gentry reported that she unthougntedly joined the Sismal-ic? Society and was sorry church forgave - Brother Hunt informs church that Sister Mary Brock and Sister Dicy Moss had joined the Sistermatic Society. Took up change against them and excluded them from church and granted petition from Island Creek. 4th Sunday in March 1836 By recantation Mary Brock. 3rd Saturday April 1836 Charge against Josiah Prince for drinking. -- pg torn -- James Barnet and _?_ Dilday, Jr. request them at next meeting. Salam, Mt. Pleasant, Fork Creek and Rockville Churches to attend us 3rd Saturday in June to examine us and if found Orthodox in the Faith to constitute into a church. Petition to Fork Creek by James Buckner to Mt. Pleasant by Wm. Mayner, to Rocky Hill by Charles Dilday, to Salam by Simeon Dilday. 3rd Saturday May 1836 By letter - Jessee and Franky Freeman. Case of Brother Prince held over. Nominated Brother Simeon Dilday for deacon (held over?) torn next meeting. 3rd Saturday June 1836 Brother Josiah Prince excluded from church agreed to go into the example of feet washing. 3rd Saturday June 1836 Chose for our Presbatry - Brethern Alford J. Eing and Robert Gregory preceded to examine us and finding us Orthodox - sets us. Chose Brother Levi B. Hunt moderator. Agreed that our meeting house be known by name of Mount Zion. by letter - Iven? Daugherty, Samuel Givens and wife Sarah. Elders Alford J. Eing (sic), Robert Gregory, Levi Hunt examined Simeon Dilday and set him apart as deacon by Prayer and laying on of hands. (night) George Slaton, Jane Cook. Abstract Third Saturday July 1836 Sarah Willeyvine? (Willbyrbe) Woody Russell to write to some members in the_____? 3rd Saturday Aug. 1836 Received by experience Noah Belcher and wife Jabe License? to Brother James Barnet to exercise public gift to labor inward and Doctrine as he may feel it his duty-- Nov. 1836 Into church Woody Russell. Agreed to petition Brother Robert Gregory to attend us as Pastor. Granted letters of dismissal to Evan Daugherty and wife Caroline. Also to Levi B. Hunt and wife Nancy and to John Maynar and wife) Martha and to Woody Russell. Dec. 1836 3rd Saturday. Brother Robert Gregory chosen moderator. Letter of dismissal to Sister Polly Avary and her daughters Malinda and Marilda - if they should move away. 3rd Saturday Jan. 1837 Received by experience Anora? C. Dilday - letter of dismissal to ___ (torn) Freman and wife Franky. 3rd Saturday Feb. 1837 Received by experience Catharine Campbell, and by Letter Abslam Dugan and wife Susanah. James Buckner reports that Sister Polly, woman of color had become had become disobedient and guilty of lying. Church receives compromise proved by convention some Brethern had view of killing the convention. Church votes to make convention attest of fellowship and therefore denies all fellowship with that body (of) who will not entirely abandon the convention. Brother Burrow Buckner appointed clerk ABSTRACT SIC May 1837 Brother Burrow Buckmer states he is sorry for wounding the feelings of any of the church for leaving his family in the way that he did ___church forgives him__ Simon Dilday reports that James Barnet is hurt with and other members concerning the way the church treated him concerning his gift___ church sends Raleah ? Hood and Ensibous Maynor to request his present next meeting. 3rd Saturday May 1837 Into church by Letter John Givens and Rouhama his wife and Elizabeth Givens. Samuel Boling confesses use of profane language __ church forgives. 3rd Saturday June 1837 John Givens chosen moderator Dismissed by LTD. __ Elizabeth Maynor. (Sunday) 3rd Saturday July 1837 Chose Brother Patty for moderator. Brother John Givens to be ordained to full work of ministry __ to petition Mt. Pleasant, Zion Hill & Pleasant Grove Churches for their ministers to attend with us at next meeting to examine him and ordain him. Church to sit at a school house near Elijah Clayton to receive members in protracted meeting received by experience. Als Fra___ ?. Aug, 1837 3rd Saturday Elders Obed Patty, Joab Hill and Robert Gregory examine John Givens __ He found Orthadox and is set apart to full work of ministry. Sept. 5 1837 Letter of dismissal to Anna C. Dilday. 3rd Saturday Sept. 1837 John Givens moderator Letters of dismissal to Eusobous Maynor and wife Jincy, and to James Buckner and wife Juda and to Janie Buckner and to Sip, man of color. Fri. before 3rd Saturday Oct. 1837 Received letter from a man named James Buchanna concerning conduct of James Barnet. Also letter from Charles Henderson, clerk of church (Little Emery). Burrow Buckner to be trustee of meeting house. church to search for deacon Simeon Dilday has hunt feelings with Absalem L. Dugan for falsifying "his word. 3rd Saturday Oct. 1837 By Letter Clemmon Sanders and Jeremiah Benton Letters of dismissal to Sarah Lillbyrne & Sarah Hood who was Sarah Willbyrne. Charge against Absolem L. Dugan of telling falsehood proved ___ he excluded from church letter of dismission to Sister Ursly Clowd. Simeon Dilday states he stood with James Barnet as excluded member & confesses his fault. Church forgives. (Sunday) By Letter Sarah Benton, wife of Jeremiah Benton. 3rd Saturday Nov. 1837 Charles Dilday, sen. to be examined for deacon. Petition from New Providence (Sister Church) requesting some members to be at their next meeting on case of Nedom Hamlby being excluded from that church to attend is Simeon Dilday, Charles Dilday, George. Slaton,Samuel Boling & Clemmons Sanders. (Following Tues.) Received by experience Andrew J. Moore, John Campbell & Sarah Buckner. Also was ___?__ (Bolt) Freman, wife of Alsa Freman. 3rd Saturday Dec. 1837 Brother Dilday made deacon. Jan. 1838 Brother Larkin Cardin asked Brethren to have meeting at his house, which they did, and he told them what he thought the (bottom of this page missing) They and Baptized him. Sister Wesly Cloud informed church that she had been ___? and she was sorry. Church forgives. Brother James Barnet presented letter from John Nelson contradicting the letter of Brother Bucknannon charge acquitted. Letter of dismissal granted. 3rd Saturday Feb. 1838 Took under consideration that Brother Sanders be ordained. other church Ministers invited to attend: New Hopewell, Mt. Pleasant, Zion Hill, Pleasant Grove. to carry petitions to these churches: Raleah Hood, James Buckner, Burrow Buckner, Charles Dilday, Simeon Dilday. Ralleah Hood states he traded for a horse on the Sabbath out of necessity __ church forgives. Church rescinds act made last meeting concerning James Barnet. Ralleah Hood, Garet? I.? Buckner, Burrow Buckner to have him to attend next meeting. Benjamin Patty & Elias Dilday requested to attend next meeting. Fri. before 3rd Saturday March 1838 Church took up charge against James Barnet ____ having "immoral" conduct with Edward Manery, and drinking too much, and fornicating? Elias Dilday, and having immoral language. He is excluded from church to carry petitions to other churches to attend services: Bro. Sanders, John Givens, Simeon Dilday, Burrow Buckner, Garet Buckner. 3rd Saturday March 1883 Concerning Clemmon Sanders being ordained. Examined by Elders obed Patty, Joab Hill, Ezekiel Ward, John Givens. Sanders ordained. Our minister to attend New Providence to examine William Hunt for ordination. Petition from Mt. Zion on Tellico River for our minister to attend in May meeting, to commence on Friday before the 4th Saturday in this month in order to assist in constituting a church & ordaining some deacons. SIS 3rd Saturday in April 1838 C. Sanders chosen clerk. Took up change against Alsa Freman. John Givens & George Slaton to cite him to next meeting. Raleigh Hood proposed a hunt against Larkin Cardin for giving him the lie, and for intoxication. Cardin to attend next meeting. Petition from Mt. Zion on Tellico River __ Elder John Givens to attend them as their Pastor. Granted. Thurs. before 2nd Saturday May 1838 Case of Aksa Freman __ He drank too much. He's sorry __ church forgives case of Brother Cardin & Brother Hood. Proved that Brother Hood told false hood. Cardin acquitted. Also acquitted on charge of intoxication. Charge against Raliegh Hood for falsehood . He excluded from church. Charles Dilday reports he drank too much __ Fri. before 3rd Saturday May 1838 Gave up Brother Givens to attend Big Creek Church tomorrow. Minister to attend Island Creek Church in Aug. 3rd Saturday July 1838 By Letter. __ Wm. C. Lee, and his wife Manerua who was formerly members of Chestua Church and left then on account of covention. Minister to attend Christianburg Church on Aug. also Mt. Zion Church in Aug. 3rd Saturday Aug. 1838 Garet D. Buckner states he violated law in taking a yoke of steers for want of understanding the law. church forgives. 3rd Saturday Nov. 1838 Received by experience Johnie Givens, Jr. Letter. of dismissal to Joshuay Carney; Sisters Tabitha Sanders, Susanah Dugan and Garet D. Buckner and wife Sarah. 3rd Saturday Dec. 1838 Alsa Freman to attend next meeting. Bro John Givens to attend Pleasant Hill as Pastor Sunday. Letter of dismissal for Mary Brock. 3rd Saturday Jan. (1839) Case against Alsa Freman for "Drunkenness". He excluded __ George Slaton informs that he drank too much & invites Larkin Cardin, Samuel Boling, Sister Hood to attend mext meeting to tell why they neglect attendance. Sisters Edy Dildy & Polly dildy to invite Sister Hood. Our minister to attend Big Creek Church to examine Zachariah Johnson for ordination. 3rd Saturday Feb. 1839 Brother Carbin, Boling & Sister Hood said it was out of their power to attend church __ Letter of dismissal to Anna Hood and Jesse Sexton and wife Vilet, and to Linetta Hood and Irven __. 3rd Saturday April __ 39 Larkin Cardin says he's guilty of drinking too much __ church forgives. April 1839 Sunday Simeon Dilday to be examined for full work of ministry, at June meeting __ Letter of dismissal to Martha Stevenson and Mary __. Wm.C. Lee and George Slaton to invite Foris (Faris?) and Stephen Manor and Sister Jain Belcher to attend next meeting __ * 3rd Saturday July 1839 Foris Manor, Stephen Manor & Jane Belcher had joined Chestua church, it being a church in Felugh? with Baptist State Convention, and did so without letters they excluded. 3rd Saturday Aug. 1939 By Letter Nathan White. Wm C. Lee appointed clerk. Letters of dismissal to Charles Dilday SR snd wife Edy, and Charles Dilday Jr & wife Nancy, and John Campbell & Catharin Campbell, and Eliga Dilday and wife Mary and Simeon Dilday and wife Martha 3rd Saturday Sept. 1839 Invited Brother Noah Belcher to attend next meeting. received by letter Samuel Givens and wife. 3rd Saturday Oct. 1839 Noah Belcher forgiven for non __ attendance. Andrew Slone admits drinking too much & is forgiven. 3rd Saturday Nov. 1839 Petition from Brethren living in the neighborhood of Spring town requesting our min. in Constitution New Church. 3rd Saturday March 1840 Samuel Boling admits unbecoming language, church forgives. Also he asks for Letters of dismissal for he & wife __ granted. 3rd Saturday April 1840 Request Letters of dismissal for John Givens Jr. and wife __ granted. Larkin Cardin, Wm. Maunor & Bro. Belcher invited to attend next meeting. Agreed to hold our church meetings once every other month at the school house near Brother John Givens. Fri. before 3rd Saturday June 1840 Brother Slaton states the report against him relative to his wife being dead was false & also his being intoxicated was false. There is contradiction between Larkin Cardin, member of this church, and Julen Brannon, member of New Providence. 3rd Saturday Aug. 1840 Wm. C. Lee Moor. Samuel Givens & Wm C. Lee to be delegates to association. Matter settle between two Brethren (New Providence __ L. Cardin & J. Brannon) 2nd Saturday Oct. 1840 Took up charge against Jain Hood for sin of fornication __ she excluded Charge against Sister Manery for roting, held over to mext meeting. Nov. 1840 * Received by letter _ Tabitha Sanders & Susanah Dugan. Sister Manery excluded. Letter of dismissal to Nathan White. Charge against Burrow Buckber for leaving his family, not telling them where he was going. Held over to next meeting. Agreed to move the place of holding church meeting all the time at the head waters of Big Creek at the school house. * 2nd Saturday Jan. 1841 Received by letter Susanah Land Burrow Buckner excluded. Letter of dismissal to Sister Torbert agreed to change name of church to Berhlehem. Appointed. John Givens, Mark Morgan, Wm. Brook trustees to select place for building meeting house. 2nd Saturday Feb. 1841 Received by letter. Leona Broom, Wm. Broom and wife. Received by experience Rebeca McDonald Petitioned to attend church in May to _ New Providence, Four Mile - (Blount Co.), Pleasant Grove & Conasauga. 3rd Saturday March 1841 Received by experience Daniel Broom and received by letter Thomas B. Waller, A _?_ Minister. 2nd Saturday June 1841 Received by letter Elender Bell. Wm. Broom admits he struck a man __ was duly aggravated to do so. 2nd Saturday Aug. 1841 Received by experience Sintha Waller and James Law (son?) and wife Nancy received by letter. Brother Andrew I.? (J?) Mor (Mar) to attend next meeting. Met at Bro. Neulins to received his wife in church. Nancy Beulin received by letter. 2nd Saturday. Sept 1841 Received by letter Zachariah Malone church letter read and church is not willing to change her name from United to any other. Brother More not present. to wait on him. Zach. Malone clerk for the day. Brother Wm C. Lee to have license. Jane Jack__ who was Jane Cook to attend next meeting. * Sunday __ Sept. 1841 Received by experience. David Mason & wife Mary on 30th Sept. met at Wm. Watson's at night, & James Watson Jr & Mary Watson experience Brother More forgiven. Wm. C. Lee admits he did wrong in saying too much _ _ church forgives On Sabbath __ Wm. Watson by Baptism. 2nd Saturday Dec 1841 Received by experience George W. Lee and Mary his wife. received by letter Mary Fuy. Foot washing at next meeting Larkin Cardin to attend next meeting __ (Didn't show up next two meetings) John Givins relates he had difficulty with man named Harris __ church forgives. Wm. Watson relates anger with some men __ church forgives. 2nd Saturday March 1842 Change against Andrew More for striking a man. He to attend next meeting. 2nd Saturday April 1842 Brother A. More excluded G. W. Lee, Wm. C. Lee and Wm. Watson & Z. Malone to attend Mt. Zion to settle sone difficulty for them. Rec'd Received by experience Rebeca Watson. 2nd Saturday May 1842 To met at George Patison's (Patterson) to Received by experience Sary Garren 2nd Saturday June 1842 By letter John Pesterfield & wife Susanna. 2nd Saturday July 1842 Charge against Sister McDonald for un-friendly conduct to her husband _ she to attend next meeting. John Givens & Wm C. Lee to be delegates to association. Next Friday to be fast day and at night foot washing. Aug. 1842 Sister McDonald excluded. 2nd Saturday Sept. 1842 Received by letter-Joshua B.? Stephens & wife & Jane Lee Received by experience. Joshua Stephens to be deacon. 2nd Saturday Oct. 1842 Received by experience Daniel Gan? & Joseph Atkison. 2nd Saturday Nov. 1842 Received by letter Sarah Waller charge against George Slaten for drinking too much- he excluded. Dec. 1842 By recantation Polly Woodfin & received by letter Raly Hood & Mary Blanten Jesse Sexton to attend next meeting. Bro Raly Hood granted Letter of dismissal. 2nd Saturday Jan. 1843 G. W. Lee clerk for day- Letter of dismissal to Nancy Buckner. 2nd Saturday Feb. 1843 Jesse Sexton states the reason he did not put in for his letter was a hurt between him and a member in the church near him received by experience Susanah Patison (Patterson). 2nd Saturday March 1843 Letters of dismissal to John Lee & wife. 2nd Saturday May 1843 Received by experience Eliga Lee & received by letter Aaron Waller. Wm. Manor and Noah Belcher excluded for disorderly conduct. 2nd Saturday June 1843 By recantation Josiah Prence. Charge against Sister Slaton for disorderly. Letter of dismissal to Josiah Prince. 2nd Saturday July 1843 Sister Slaten excluded. Aug. 1843 Church to consider the gift of Wm. C. Lee. Sept. 1843 * Church agrees to give Wm C Lee to hands of Presbytery for examination for full work in ministry. March 1843 By recantation Burrow Buckner & he receives Letter of dismissal. Sept. 1843 Appointed Bros. John Givens & Wm. Watson trustees to select piece of ground for purpose of burying the deed & receive deed for same. 2nd Saturday Oct. 1843 Elders John Givens & Isham Simmons to ordain Wm C. Lee as minister of gospel and George Wash. Lee as deacon. 2nd Saturday Nov. 1843 Wm Broom to attend next meeting. Dec. 1843-2nd Saturday. Brother Broom cannot attend- continued. * 2nd Saturday Jan. 1844 Church declares non fellowship against churches that have laid the name United down, it being a violation of our constitution. 2nd Saturday Feb. 1844 Brother Wm. Broom excluded. Fri. before 2nd Saturday March 1844 Charge against Larkin Cardin for drunkenness, G.W. Lee and David Masion to cite him to next meeting. Charge against Daniel Broom wife for breaking Sabbaath in loading up and hauling plunder. Wm. Watson and Joseph Atkison to cite them to next meeting. 1st Saturday April 1844 Received by letter. Eusibous Manor and wife Jincy. Case against Daniel Broom & wife continued [church met at Mt. Zion meeting house in McMinn Co. agreed to hold meeting in this place the 1st Saturday and Sunday in each month]. 1st Saturday May 1844 Received by letter Isaac Cantrell Thomas B. Walten? Wallen? clerk by letter Thomas Higdon and wife Rebecca and Nancy Higdon. 2nd Saturday May 1844 Larkin Cardin excluded (he not present) church forgives Daniel Broom and wife church forgives Z. Malone for falsifying. 1st Saturday June 1844 One Rebecca by letter and Sister Yong. On Sabbath Elizabeth Cantrell by recantation who formerly belongs to Zion Hill Church but was excluded from that church for joining the Cumberland Presby. Church. 2nd Saturday Aug. 1844 John Givens and Wm. C. Lee chosen delegates to association Joshua Stephens and Wm. C. Lee to talk to Sister Woodfin. Last Day in Aug. 1844 Rec' Received by experience on 10th Nancy Watson, Polly ___, on 11th Luezer Mitchel, Marger Stephens, Elizabeth Atkison, Sarah Watson, on 12th Ben J. Patison. 2nd Saturday Sept. 1844 Sister Woodfin retained George W. Lee appointed. assistant clerk. 1st Saturday Oct. 1844 Received by experience Martha Henderson, Susannah Givens. Wm. Watson appointed treasurer Brother Daniel Broom states he had been agravated to fight __ church forgives. Oct. 15th 1844 By recantation alsa Freman & Received by experience. Fri. before 2nd Saturday Nov. 1844 Received by experience Isaac Lee. 2nd Saturday Nov. 1844 Received by letter Jane Low? & Mary Lee. Nov. 24, 1844 Received by experience. _Blank_ Patison 2nd Saturday Dec. 1844 James Watson admits to dancing- Church forgives. Letter of dismissal to Alsa Freman and wife, and Samuel Givens and wife. 1st Saturday Jan. 1845 Letter of dismissal to Aisilous Manor & wife, Thomas Higdon appointed trustee for church. 2nd Saturday Feb. 1845 Request from Short Creek Church to send them a pastor. Fri. before 5th Saturday March 1845 (On Saturday) Received by experience. Curneley Crofford. Agreed to liberate Isaac Lee to exercise a gift in what ever why his feelings may be. On Sabbath Received by letter James Conor??, Minem?? Caniddy. & Received by experience Lucreca Haril, Elizabeth Sitzler. Met on 17th at Wm. Watson's Received by experience Wm. Sitzler, Fany Watson. 2nd Saturday May 1845 Chose T.B. Waller moderator for day Jane Jack to attend next meeting. 1st Saturday June 1845 Received by letter Prissiler Crofford. at night met at Thomas Higdon's__ recd Received by experience Elizabeth Shelton. 1st Saturday July 1845 Received by letter Agatha Harris & Received by experience Edward Harris. 2nd Saturday July 1845 Jane Jack fails to attend ___ cited to attend next meeting. Petition from James Shelton from Mt Pleasant Church to grant them Wm. C. Lee to attend them jointly with 2. Rose ___ granted. Aaron Waller states he got angry with Nathan White ___ Church forgives. 1st Saturday Aug. 1845 Received by experience Marion Hogoon. Church forgives Jane Jack. Sept. 1845 Dismissal (Letter) to Thomas B. Waller & Sintha his wife. Fri. before 4th Saturday Sept. 1845 Received by letter John Tinker and wife Jane. Oct. 1, 1845 Received by experience John Waller. 2nd Saturday Nov. 1845 Granted Sister Bell Letter of dismission. Also took charge against Sister Henderson for moving in the house with William Broom, and saying she did not care if the church turned her out. Sisters Mason and Tinker to cite her to next meeting. 5th Saturday in Nov. 1845 Met at Thomas Higdon __ into church Noah Higdon, Lafayet Higdon, Jane Shelton and Martha Shelton Received by experience and baptism. 2nd Saturday Dec. 1845 C. Lee Moderator. Sister Henderson excluded. 2nd Saturday in Jan. 1846 G.W. Lee and John Givens trustees for meeting house land. 1st Saturday Feb. 1846 To hold meeting at Mount Zion Church in May. 2nd Saturday Feb. 1846 Wm. C. Lee, moderator. Letter of dismissal to Aron Waller and wife. Took charge against Sister Lecuezer Mitchell for unbecoming language. Sisters Mary Mason and Mary Watson to cite her to next meeting. 2nd Saturday March 1856 Wm. Watson, clerk, charge against Zachariah Malone for falsehood. He excluded from church. 2nd Saturday April 1846 Andy Tinker Received by experience. Sister Mitchell excluded. Daniel Broom acknowledged using profane language & church forgave. At night met at John Givens & George Waller Received by experience & baptism. 1st Saturday May 1846 Met at Mt. Zion. Norris? Benton Received by experience & baptism. 2nd Saturday May 1846 Granted Wm. C. Lee and wife Manerva Letter of dismissal. 4th Saturday May 1846 Nicyann Waller Received by experience & baptism. 2nd Saturday June 1846 Isacc Lee related he did wrong in getting angry & fighting __ church forgave. Request from Short Creek Church for help in their meeting (next July). 2nd Saturday July 1846 John Waller, moderator. Sister --dy? Cathcart by letter. Date - ? Met at John Sinclar's in Blount Co. Elijah Nelson ordained deacon. John Sinclar, Willmuth Sinclar, Frankey Sncad, Patsy Long, Mary Abbel? Sarah Snead, John Davis, Reseck Russell, and Nancy Nelson and Aaron Waller received by letter. 2nd Saturday Aug. 1846 Parsons Waller Received by experience & baptism. John Waller relates wrong in getting angry __ church forgives John Givens & John Waller to be delegates to assoc. 2nd Saturday Sept. 1846 Sarah McCinny Received by experience & baptism. 2nd Saturday Oct. 1846 Mary Hufman, Miram Canaday, John WAller and wife Nicy Ann, George Waller and Marget Stephens applied for Letters of dismission granted. Following Sabbath Purseles? Bell. Following Monday. Mary Miller & Susan McKinny & Dolly Woods & Edward Branum Received by experience. 2nd Saturday Nov. 1846 Mary Bell Received by experience. & Julian Branum a licensed minister & wife Mary received by letter took charge against Sister Snead for joining the Missionary Baptist __ she excluded. Letter's of dismissal to Jery Snedd, Sary Snead, Mary Davis, Mary Kibble, Marler Long & Nancy Nelson. 1st Saturday Dec. 1846 Letter of dismissal to Edward Harris & wife. 2nd Saturday Dec. 1846 William Sisler confessed hurt against George Waller. John Waller has gone left matters unsettled. John Givens & David Mason to cite him back. Letter of dismissal to John Tinker & wife Jane and Andy Tinker. 2nd Saturday Jan. 1847 Bro. Waller present __ church forgives. 2nd Saturday Feb. 1847 Wm. Watson, clerk. Wm. Sizlar & George Waller settle differences ___ Members compising arm at Mt.Zion : Thomas Higdon, Rebecca Higdon, Noa Higdon, LaFayerre Higdon, Nancy Nations, Preciller Crawford, Cornelid Crawford, Elizabeth Shelton, Martha Shelton, Jane Shelton, Susan Dugan. Letter of dismissal to Sister Low. 2nd Saturday May 1847 Charge against William Patison for getting drunk. J. Brannon & Joshua Stephens to cite him to next meeting. Fri. before 2nd Saturday May 1847 Wm. Patison not present. Oelila Vinsant received by letter. Church to assist ordination of L.D. Pearson. 2nd Saturday June 1847 Wm. Pattison not present. He excluded. Charge against James Cannon for falsehood. He excluded. 2nd Saturday Aug. 1847 Maryan Pattison & Zilpha Watson by baptism. At evening Andy King by baptism. 2nd Saturday Sept. 1847 __?___ Watson by baptism. & Sister __?__ by baptism. 2nd Saturday Oct. 1847 J.W. Patterson by baptism, and Wm. Branon and wife received by letter & James Cannon by recantation. 2nd Saturday Jan. 1848 G.W. Lee asked for & Letter of dismissal. 2nd Saturday Feb. 1848 Isaac Cantrell and Elizabeth Yong Letter of dismissal. 2nd Saturday March 1848 Marget Watson by baptism. 2nd Saturday May 1848 Took Sister Woodfin case under consideration. Charge being that she was not living with her husband and leaving children. She excluded. David Watson by baptism. 2nd Saturday June 1848 Edward Brannon convicted of charge & excluded. 2nd Saturday July 1848. Delila Vinzant & Susan Givens granted Letters of dismissal. J.W. Patterson confesses he drank too much. Church forgives. 2nd Saturday Aug. 1848 J. Brannon for consideration for ordination. 2nd Saturday Sept. 1848 Wm. Watson and David Watson for exam. for deaconship. 2nd Saturday Oct. 1848 Oct. 1848 Harrit McDonneal, Susan Brannon, James Roggers, Samuel Roggers, Liley McDonneal, Thilday Miller, Rebecak Lee, Tursey Lee, John Ruggers & wife, Minervey Ervin, George Giveans, John Wood. 2nd Saturday Nov 1848 Martha Lee __ granted Mary A. ___ Letter __ ?? 2nd Saturday Dec. 1848 Asked for Letters. Suanna Brannon, James Laws & wife, Tursey Lee __ granted Isaac Lee & wife granted Letters on Sabbath. 2nd Saturday Jan. 1849 G.W. Lee not satisfied with church & joined. 2nd Saturday Feb. 1849 Sary Roggers, Catharan Roggers, Martha Downey __ Mary Lee Letter of dismissal. 2nd Saturday March 1849 Mary Ann Roger, Haryit Stephens. 2nd Saturday Apr. 1849 took up case of Wm. Sislear getting drunk. He excluded. May 1849 Mention of D. Mason & A. King, Wm. Watson, Z.? Rogers. 2nd Saturday July 1849 Charge against Brother King for falsehood, He excluded. Aug. 1849 J.M. Haun & wife. Sept. 1849 Zachamiah Givens & wife. 3rd Saturday Sept. 1849 Met at Female Academy near widow Hauns for purpose of extending arm of church Jane Haun 2nd Saturday Oct. 1849 Julian Brannon reports there is an acidulous report out on him __ examined case of Bro James & James Rogers, John Woods, Wm Watson, S.M. Haun, then Sister King for joining Methodist. She excluded. Sister Winden asked for letter & it. Nov. 1849 Committee found no fault with Bro. Brannon. Joshua Stephens asked for Letter of dismissal & it, also for his wife. Sis. Sousan Pesterfield ___ Letter of dismissal for her and __ ? granted. Patsy Downey __ granted Letter of dismissal. Dec. 1849 __ 3rd Saturday. Admitted Jane Haun received by letter. Jan. 1850 __ 2nd Saturday. Bro. Mason admits drinking __ church forgives. Moderator John Givens __clerk, S.M. Haun Feb. 1850 2nd Saturday. Sam'l Rogers admits drinking. March 1850 2nd Sun. Received Benjamin White received by letter. Apr. 1850 2nd Saturday. Joshua Stephens & wife's letters which church had given them. May 1850 2nd Saturday. Sam'l Rogers admits drinking & profane language, church forgives. Church to have sacramental meeting next Oct. churches invited were New Prospect, Christianburg, Shilo, Springtown, Goodfield, New Friend & Rogers Creek. June 1850 __2nd Saturday. Chose Wm. Watson clerk. protem Chose delegates for convention to form association: John Givens, Julian Brannon. S.M. Haun. July 1850 2nd Saturday Sary Rogers received by letter. Gave S.M. Haun "lison" to go and preach. Aug. 1850 2nd Saturday Anna Hane Morrow received by letter G.W. Lee has grievance against Benj. White. Members of New Prospect to settle matter between them. Sun. Aug. 1850 Levi? Rogers & wife by Letter. Sept. 1850 2nd Saturday. Matter settled between Bro. G.W. Lee & Bro. Benj. White, John Givens to serve as pastor at New Prospect Oct. 1850 2nd Saturday Gave Bro. James C_ _ _? Letter of dismissal, Stephen Anderson received by letter and Nancy Watson Received by experience. Sun. night Adaline Cunagim ? Received by experience & also Zacriah Malone by recantation. Oct. 1850 Mon. after worship Luiza Micheal by recantation, church to set at sqire? Cuninghams for reception of members on 3rd Saturday in Sept. (?) Tues. night Anna White Received by experience & George Patterson Received by experience chruch to set at Benj. White's 4th Sun. Oct. 1850 4th Sun. Oct. 1850 Mary White received by letter. Nov. 1850 2nd Saturday Sis. Kifcart Letter of dismissal Lucretia Patterson Received by experience. Dec. 1850 2nd Saturday. Elizabeth Cantrell Letter of dismissal. 3rd Saturday Dec. 1850 Met at Sqire Cuningham's ___ David Cuningham Received by experience. Jan. 1851 __ 2nd Saturday. Sister Hufman holding her letter __ Luiza Mitcheal & Lila McDaniel to in Quine of her --- Feb. 1851 Sis Hufman excluded from membership for the treatment she gave to one of the members. March 1851 2nd Saturday. Sis Hufman says she misplaced her letter. Apr. 1851 2nd Saturday. James Rogers admits drinking & swearing __ church forgives. John Rogers admits same __ forgiven. Charge against Samuel Rogers for saying and denying & immoral conduct; drinking, swearing, fighting sending word to church to exclude him. He excluded. Charge against Levi Rogers _ drinking, swearing, & getting in a fuss & quarreling __ He excluded May 1851 2nd Saturday. Petition from Four Mile Church for help to ordain Henry Waller to ministry __ June 1851 Moderator John Gives clerk S.M. Haun July 1851 2nd Saturday * see Aug 1853 & Jan. 1854 Charge against Polly Ann Givens for fornication __ she excluded. Aug 1851 2nd Saturday. Appointed. delegates to convention __ John Givens, Julian Brannon & S.M. Haun. James Stephens & Julian Brannon to site Washington Patterson to answer charge against him. Oct. 1851 James Stephens & Julian Brannon can't find Brother Wash Patterson. Nov. 1851 2nd Saturday. Julian Brannon finds Wash. Patterson & Patterson granted time till next meeting. S.M. Haun to be examined for ministry. Dec. 1851 2nd Saturday Washington Patterson excluded on Sun. Sausan ? Brannon received by letter. Jan. 1852 2nd Saturday. S.M. Haun into ministry __ Feb. 1852 2nd Saturday George Patterson has a hurt against Margaret Watson for unchristian like conduct she excluded. Aug. 1852 2nd Saturday. Church sends Wm. Watson & Zacariah Givens to visit Daniel Gad to invite home to next meeting. Sept. 1852 2nd Saturday. Daniel Gad states his feelings had been hurt at one Brethren __ was cause of his absence. Church forgives Gad. Joshua Stephens released from being delegate to assoc. & appointed Julian Brannon in his stead. Joshua Stephens Letter of dismissal. 3rd Saturday __ Sept. 1852 Met at David Cuningham's. Preston Dorhorty received by letter. Oct. 1852 1st Saturday Mount Lee Received by experience released Wm. Watson as delegate to assoc. church roll not receive Henry Waller as a gift in church __ evidence of lying. Jacob Givens & wife Received by experience. Samuel Rogers Restored to church. Mon. Night Nancy Lee received by letter. Nov. 1852 3rd Saturday James Cannon? received by letter. (Connon?) Lucretia Brannon Received by experience. On Monday Mary Woodfin by incantation On Monday Barbara H.? Wolf Received by experience. Dec. 1852 Samuel McConkey & Mary his wife received by letter. Jan. 1853 2nd Saturday. Mary Rogers admits wrong in playing & is sorry church forgives Nasha __? Received by experience. Apr. 1853 David Cuningham, James Rogers & John White? took up charge against Mary White __ she excluded July 1853 Emila Lee Received by experience. Jacob Belcher, Charles Givens, Elizabeth & Malinda Givens received by letter. Aug. 1853 [ CHURCH SPLITS -- ] Came Wm. Watson and stated case of George W. Givens had been agreed on & church members agreed on forgiveness. If anyone disagrees he may have Letter of dismissal Rachel Givens received by letter. Sept. 1853 2nd Saturday Letter's of dismissal to Z. Malone, J.Atkison, M.E. Atkison, J. Watson. T.B. Watson, N. Watson, M. Malone, J. Woods, D.Woods, H.T. Watson, Z. Watson, Wm. Watson, R. Watson, L. Micheal, J. Belcher, M.A. Haun, S.M. Haun, & L. Harris David Cuningham chosen clerk. Letter of dismissal to Preston Dorety. Sept. 1853 * "Is when the members of Bethlehem Church got their letters an organised Nochey Creek Church " Nov. 1853 D. Cuninghan for ordination deacon __ to be examined Letter of dismissal to Hatter McDaniel, James Rogers admits drinking too much __ church forgives. Jan. 1854 John Givens read a affidavit concerning the provision that George W. Givens made for his first wife Polly Ann Givens __ the time of her confinement, & being informed that a member of church has stated different, etc. Church appoints James Rogers & D. Cuningham to go with Bro. Givens (John) to other churches & certify about the reports that was going on him concerning his being swearing in the case of his son getting a divorcé. Bro. Brannon calls for Letter of dismiss. for Jane Haun __ granted. May 1854 Appointees Samuel McCorkey asst. clerk Notche Creek Church presented a "partition" charging some of our members of charging Brother S.M. Haun of "Falsehood" and to bring our evidence to their next meeting. [ Here discusses the dismissal of members under a dissatisfied act (to Notchey Creek) ) Daniel Broom & wife called for Letter. __ granted. Samuel Rogers states he got in difficulty with Kiney? McKinrey & he is sorry __ church forgives. June 1854 * Letters to members of Notchey Creek Church calling them back to Bethlehem were rejected. G.W. Givens admits difficulty with Thomas Malon __ & church forgives David Mason Letter of dismissal. July 1854 Charge against Mounttefer Lee for drinking too much & unbecoming language Letter of dismissal. Aug. 1854 John McConkey, ordained deacon, and Rachel McConkey received by letter. Sept. 1854 David Mason, ordained deacon, received by letter. Monterfer Lee excluded for drinking. Oct. 1854 Herselous? Bell & wife asked for Letter. Nov. 1854 Rachel Brannon Letter of dismiss * John Givens & wife Letters of dismiss. (to Ark.) * G.W. Givens & wife Letters of dismissal Sister Luckey Land & Sister Mary Broon Letters Marget Stephens Letter dismissal D. Cunningham & wife Letters of dismissal. Sarry McKiney Letter of dismissal. John Givens, Moderator. Nov. 17, 1854 Met at John Givens house for dissolution of G.W. Givens case __ John Givens called for Letter's of dismissal for Charles Givens, Feby Givens, Elizabeth Givens and Malanday Givens ___ granted. James Rogers called for Letter's of dismiss. for David Mason & wife & Cary Paten? __ granted John Rogers chosen clerk. Dec. 1854 Chose Julian Brannon moderator. Chose Julian Brannon Pastor of church Chose John McConkey trustee to hold deed for church. May 1855 2nd Saturday. William Sissler by recantation Mary Maney? caller for Letter' __ granted June 1855 2nd Saturday. James Rogers admits wrong to Andy Watters?? __ church forgave Letter of dismiss to James Rogers & wife. Church agrees to give friendly invitation to Notchey Creek Church. Letter's of dismississal to Samuel Rogens & wife, Mary Lee, Emely Lee, Mary Woodfen, Sary Rogers, Nasha C _ _ _ ?, John Rogers & wife Chose Samuel McConkey received by letter. Sunday Mary McConkey received by letter. * (Entered in Record) (ver Batem) Bro Samuel McConkey served the church at Bethlehem as their clerk for 48 years and __ 8 mounts was elected August 2 Saturday 1852, and was called from his labors the year 1891, March the 2 Saturday, 1891 well done thou good and faithful servant, thou has been faithful over a few things, I will make you a ruler over many things. Enter thou into the Kingdom of thy Lord. (Signed) W.L. Atkins, Pastor Aug. 1855 2nd Saturday William Brannon requests to withdraw from the church he excluded. Sept. 1855 2nd Saturday. Julian Brannon Moderator Sam'l McConkey clerk. Sept. 1855 Sunday Andrew Mathas received by letter. Oct. 1855 2nd Saturday Chose Andrew Mathas Moderator for the day a member informs church that James Canon joined the Methodist. He excluded. Nov. 1855 Saturday Night Ben J. Patterson and David Mason, a ordained deacon on Sun. __ Mary Mason received by letter on Tuesday __ James Canon By recantation and Nasha Badio? Feb. 1856 2nd Saturday Julian Brannon Moderator, Sam McConkey clerk. Apr. 1856 Charge against Samuel Rogers for drinking, fighting & rough language __ He invited to attend next meeting to account for his actions. On Sunday James Rogers & wife received by letter church to consider A.J. Mathas for ordination. June 1856 2nd Saturday Samuel Rogers received by letter __ with acknowledgment from church for charges against him. Aug. 1856 * United Baptist Church of Christ at Bethlehem met agreeable to arrangement called meeting on Aug. 28, 1856 ___ invited Notchey Creek Church to seats with us. A.J. Mathas, John McConkey, Jacob Givens of Bethlehem and William Watson, Z. Malone, Z. Givens of Notchey Creek to settle difficulties existing between some members of each church to engage in "Solemn" prayer for success of committee. (Above concerns) case of S.M. Haun and James Rogers __ they shall forgive one another __ also J. Stephens against J. Brannon __ to forgive one another __ also W.M. Strichlen for saying hard things about the church. Notchey Creek acknowledges to Bethlehem for receiving Mararet Watson by recantation __ Bethlehem forgives W.M Hunt, moderator S. McConkey clerk. Oct. 1856 2nd Saturday. Charge against Samuel Rogers for betting & shooting & he excluded. Nov. 1856 2nd Saturday. Charges against John Waller forgiven. Dec. 1856 2nd Saturday. Choose Brother Brannon for regular pastor. Agreed to keep up our regular church meetings on Saturday, Saturday night, Sunday & Sun. night. Feb. 5th 1857 Met at friend George Katens? (Hatens?) house, Saturday Slaten by recantation. Feb. 1857 2nd Saturday. Charge against David Cuningham for ill conduct. Charge against A.J. Mathas & J. Patterson to invite him to April meeting. Apr. 1857 2nd Saturday Case of D. Cunningham deferred. May 1857 2nd Saturday Case of D. Cuningham deferred. June 1857 2nd Saturday. David Cuningham's Letter by the hands of George Patterson __ gave Cuningham until next meeting to Satisfy charges. Church agrees to send grievances to Notchey Creek concerning S.M. Haun telling falsehood and denying it. July 1857 2nd Saturday Case of D. Cuningham deferred. Aug. Friday before 2nd Saturday. Nancy Johnson by relationship. On Saturday. D. Cuningham excluded for illegal conduct, A.J.Mathas considered for ordination. On Monday Catherine Rogers received by letter. Lewesy Mitchell under watchful care of church until she can make Satisfaction at Notchey Creek Church. On Thursday _ Received Anderson Davis, Martha Davis, John Lee, Lewis McConkey & Elizabeth McConkey & Susan McConkey Received by experience. On Friday James Givens received by experience. John Rogers, Elizabeth Rogers & Mary Woodfin received by letter. Carline Patterson, Elizabeth Rogers, JR. Received by experience. On Saturday Sept. 1857 Alexander McConkey & Wesly Furgerson __ Experience on Sabbath __ John Rogers & Feebe Henderson __ Experience Church agrees to report of S.M. Haun & Notchey Creek Church for not dealing with him. Clerk to write letter to association (about Problem) George Slaton by recantation. Oct. 1857 2nd Saturday Thursy Jane Lee received by letter. "Choose" William, Newman Moderator for day. James Cannon excluded for joining Methodist. Brother A.J. Mathas faith to be examined, He set aside for the ministry. Nov. 1857 Sabbath Saveler Paterson received by letter. Jan. 1858 2nd Saturday. George Slaton by recant. March 1858 2nd Saturday. Mary Jane Brannon Received by experience. James Canon by recant. Brother Daniel Gad invited to next meeting. May 1858 2nd Saturday Daniel Gad forgiven for ill conduct July 1858 2nd Saturday. Agreed to _?_ example of foot washing at Aug. meeting. J. Brannon, A.J. Mathis, Benj. White to by delegated to association. Zacariah Givens received by letter. (Here entered) __ "Names of the members of the Church" NOT DATED "Dismissed" Ursty Cloud Received by experience, "Dismissed" Charles Dildy Letter, "Dismissed" Eday Dilday Letter, Excluded Roly Hood (Raly) Letter, Dismiss Anna Hood Letter, ___ John Carna? Letter, Dismiss Elizabeth Manor exp, ___ Josiah Prince Letter, Excluded Mary Brock Letter, ___ Nancy Buckner Letter, Excluded Dicy Moss Letter,___ Franky Carrsey? Letter, Dismiss Charles Dildy JR Baptism, excluded James Barnet Letter, dismiss Esilous Manor Experience, dismiss Jincy Manor Exc. Tphen? Manor experience, dismiss Eliza Dildy experience, exc. Horis Manor experience, dismiss Mary Broch recant., dismiss Jesse Fremon Letter, dismiss Franken Fremon Letter, dismiss Samuel Givens ?, dismiss Sarah Givens __ , __ George Slaten experience, __ Mrs. George Slaten __, __ Jame Cook experience, dismiss Sarah Willeyvine Letter, dismiss Widow Rusell ?, __ Noah Belcher experience, Exc. Jane Belcher experience, dismiss Anna Dildy experience, dismiss Catharine Campbell experience, exc. Abslam Dugan Letter, dismiss Susanah Dugan Letter, __ John Givens Letter, __ Routhame Givens Letter, __ Elizabeth Givens Letter, Exc. Alsoe? Fremon experience, dismiss James Bucknor Letter, dismiss Juda Bucknor Letter, dismiss S_ _? A_ _ man ??, dismiss Clemon Sanders Letter, ___ Jeremiah Benton Letter, dismiss Sarah Wood __, __ Andrew J. Mare experience, dismiss John Campbell experience, dismiss Sarah Buckner experience, __ Also Fremon's wife experience, ___ Larken Carden experience, ___ Wm. C. Lee Letter, __ Manerva Lee Letter, dismiss John Givens Jr. experience, dismiss Joshua Carney __, dismiss Tabitha Sanders __, dismiss Garret D. Buckner __, dismiss Jesse Sexton Experience, dismiss Vilet Sexton __, dismiss Mary Sexton experience, dismiss Senetta (Seretta) Hood __, dismiss Martha Stevanson ___, dismiss Nathan White Letter, dismiss Nancy Dildy experience, Mary Dildy experience, Simeon Dildy Letter, dismiss Martha Dildy Letter, ___ Samuel Givens Letter, ___ Sarah Givens Letter, dismiss Levi B. Hont? Letter, dismiss wife Nancy Hont? Letter, dismiss John Maynor ___, dismiss wife Martha Maynor ___, dismiss Mary Avary ___ , dismiss Malinday Avary ____, dismiss Matiloy Avary ___, ___ Talitha Sanders letter, ___ Susanah Dugan Letter, ___ Susanah Lane letter, CONT. NEXT BOOK #2 (Here Entered) "Letter to Christian Freedom Church Taken by the order of the church by David Cuningham and S.M. Haun on the 19th Apr. 185_ State of Tennessee, Monroe County, Feb., 2nd Saturday. We the United Baptist Church of Christ at Bethlehem Send Greeting to our Sister Church at Christian Freedom, etc - (Abstract) Brother John Waller is not in order to exprlise a _?_ gift as he is charged with public "Lying" - also has been drunk on occasion. He is a wound to the cause of God, etc. SIGNED John Givens S.M. Haun, clerk. Microfilmed by Lawson McGhee Library May 1957 Here entered - Page? appears to be very old, with name " Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection, Lawson McGhee Library, Knoxville, Tennessee" Bethlehem Baptist Church - Monroe Co. Tn. Minutes - Aug 14,1858 - Feb. 9, 1901" "Rules of Decorum" Not Copied (conduct of church meetings, etc) Aug. 1858 2nd Saturday On following Mon. Susaner Ramsey, letter and Isac Stephend, a "Licentious" "Precher" by recant. On Wed. Mary Woodfin, Lucindy Mason & Margret McGowen Received by experience. On Thurs. Night - Elisha Rogers, Manerva Branon & Carline Rogers received by experience. "On hearing some bad reports on Marger McGowen we rescinded the act of receiving her." Oct. 1858 Faded Nov. 1858 2nd Saturday Marget Ann Stephens & Allen? Brown received by experience. Church to meet at John Rogers 4th Saturday in Dec. to receive members. Granted petition from Citico Church for help to settle some difficulties that exist among them. Dec. 4th Saturday. (At John Rogers) James M. White, a ordained deacon, & Mary Ann White & Matilda White by Letter. Julian Brannon, moderator. Samuel McConkey clerk. Jan. 1859 2nd Saturday John Jain? (Blotted?) Feb. 1859 2nd Saturday Appointed James Givens & Anderson Davis to invite Andrew King to next meeting to answer reports concerning him joining the "Meth. society". March 1859 2nd Saturday Andrew King excluded for "joining Methest Society" John Rogers, James White, Benj. White to settle difference between Anderson Davis & Lewis McConkey - Letter of dismissal to A.J. Mathis Apr. 1859 2nd Saturday. Matter between A. Davis & Lewis McConkey settled. Daniel Gad forgiven. Aug. 1859 Saturday Nite Marthaan Citchter (Citchlen?) - experience (Sistler) Tues Washington Rogers - experience Sept. 1859 2nd Saturday Agreed to set apart Isac Stephens for ordination if found Orthadox. Shoal Creek & Greasy Creek & Old Friendship Churches to examine him in Nov. 1859. John Jones and Mary E. McConkey -experience church to set in conference at school house near John Rogers 1st Saturday, Nov. 1859. Nov. 1859 2nd Saturday. Saturday Night Jeferson Jones - experience Feb. 1860 2nd Saturday. Elizabeth Citchter - Letter (Sitzler) Apr. 1860 2nd Saturday. Andrew King - recant. He then called for Letter of dismissal - granted Sary Davis - experience June 1860 2nd Saturday Charge against Susanna McConkey for "Ludeness" and she excluded. July 1860 2nd Saturday "Fellowship of church being tried say that all old difficulties is removed" Agreed to send request to Rogers Creek Church to send Andrew Mathis to this church to make Satisfaction. Rules of decorum to be read at least every 3 months and every member strictly ruled by contents there - in. Every male member missing 2 church meetings or females, shall come to next or as soon as they can and render up their excuse for so doing. If any member trespass against another one - (to be dealt with as laid down in 18th chapter of Mathew) Fellowship of church be "tried" at "least" every three months. Ever member being present when church is "called" to order to take seats together as near the stand as matters of the case will admit. Aug. 1860 - Fri. before 2nd Saturday Thomas Waller chosen Moderator for day. Brother Mathis forgiven. On Saturday Nite - Dison Raper received by letter. and Polley Ann Raper - experience. Mon. Night - Sary Mason - experience Wed. Joseph Branon, Mary Jane Givens & Melvina Citchter - experience and Elizabeth Powers? received by letter. Wed. Night Carline Givens - experience Letter of dismissal to Carline Patterson Thurs. Night - Jane Hicky, Nancy Woodfin and Mary Jones - experience On Fri. - Polley Morgan - Letter Fri. Night - Louisa Givens - Letter Sept. 1860 2nd Saturday Letters of dismissal to Benjamin White, Jane White & Jane Mar & Mary Jane Branon. Brother Mathis called to give Satisfaction for urging the church to take a charge against Sister McConkey without taking the gospel steps with her. Mathis not willing to admit he did wrong. B. White ant T. Stephens to write letter to his (Mathis) church informing them of difficulty Saturday Night - Jefferson Henly - experience On Sun. Allen B. Jones - Letter. Oct. 1860 2nd Saturday. John Rogers clerk for day. John McConkey comes forth & states thst Sister Nancy Davis has said some hard sayings about him and some of his family - she acknowledges same church forgives. Nov. 1860 2nd Saturday John Rogers chosen assistant clerk. John McConkey states he is still dissatisfied with N. Davis Alexander and Lewis McConkey state they are dissatisfied - (to be deferred). On Sabbath Committee of five - A. Jones, G. Patterson, J. White, G. Rogers & J.Rogers to go to Rogers Creek Church 1st Saturday in Nov. to settle difficulty between Brother Mathis & Sister McConkey. Dec. 1860 2nd Saturday. Committee to Rogers Creek received seats there but not as a committee as they did not understand the request of this church. Members of Rogers Creek Church concerning case of Bro. Mathis. They to deal with Mathis. Jan. 1861 2nd Saturday. Charge against Alexander B. McConkey for declaring "nonfellowship" against the church & excluded him. Saturday Night Letter of dismissal to Martha J. Rogers. Feb. 1861 2nd Saturday Letter from Rogers Creek Church giving record of meeting about Bro. Mathis which was received by all but Mary McConkey March 1861 2nd Saturday On Sabbath - James Jarves, as ordained deacon and Mary Jarves as deaconist -by Letter Aug. 1861 2nd Saturday On Sabbath Elizabeth Lee - experience ans David Patison - experience & Sary Moses - Letter. Sept. 1861 2nd Saturday Church liberated J M. Jarves to exercise his gift in the gospel in public - He released. May 1862 2nd Saturday - Letters of dismissal to Isac Stephens, Anna Stephens & Marger Stephens. J. Brannon, moderator. Sam'l McConkey clerk. July 1862 2nd Saturday. Charge against Elizabeth McConkey for joining the "Methodist Society" - she excluded. Oct. 1862 2nd Saturday. On Sabbath - Benjamin White - experience & Mary Jane White received by letter. Mon. Night Nancy Dayley - Letter. Tues. Night Mary Moses - experience & Delila Moses by involvement Nov. 1862 2nd Saturday Elder E. Claton moderator for day Dec. 1862 2nd Saturday Lewis Branon - exp, charge against James Givens & his wife Lewisy Givens for joining the "Missionary Church", they excluded. Charge against John Jones for being "disloyal" to his "country" & excluded March 1863 - 2nd Saturday Difficulties between Sister Rogers & Sister McConkey laid over till next meeting. Letter of dismissal to Sousan Ramsey Apr. 1863 2nd Saturday Charge against Mary McConkey for false report July 1863 2nd Saturday Charge added to other charge against Mary McConkey for unchristian like conduct, she excluded. July 1864 2nd Sabbath Letter of dismissal to Anderson Davis & wife Aug. 1864 2nd Saturday James Watson, A "Licensed Minister". Sept 1864 2nd Sabb. Letter of dismissal to Martha Stillwell Oct. 1864 2nd Saturday. Saturday Night Eliza Masson & Sarah Moses. Aug. 1865 2nd Saturday Zacriah Malone & Pur Seller Malone Letter. Sis. Johnson - can't read - ? excluded John Jones Wed. Sinthey Stephens - experience Mary Ann Watson - experience Sun. Marthey Tyler - Letter Sun. Night - Robert Watson, W.Z. Malone & Mary Malone & Nancy Watson & Rebeka Watson & Mary A. Watson & Bitha Malone received by letter. & Marthey Watson Received by experience. Margite Watson _ _?? Sept. 1865 (Sept 22) Appointed. Zach. Malone clerk. Nov. 1865 2nd Saturday * Rescinded Act of a joining Z. Malone as church clerk & S. McConkey appointed. clerk. Brothers John & Samuel McConkey to notify members that come from Notchey Creek Church & joined here as received by letter in August to go back to Notchey Creek & get letters of baptism & then come back. March 1886 2nd Saturday * Charge against Wm. Citchlen Sistler for confession of "Looseness" - He excluded * Church rescinds the act of receiving David Watson, Robert Watson, Z. Malone. W.Z. Malone, Pur Siller Malone, Mary Malone, Nancy Watson, Rebeckia Watson, Mary A.Watson & Bitha Malone - that joined without Letters of dismissal Notchey Creek not being willing to give them up. June 1866 2nd Saturday - Charge against Martha Watson for "Ludeness" she excluded. Aug. 1866 2nd Saturday - To send J. Brannon, J.(I?) Stephens & J. Watson to assoc. Charge against Elizabeth Selvege for joining Methodist Sosiaty - she excluded On Tues. Mary Branon - experience Tuesday Night John Burchfield - experience Oct. 1866 2nd Saturday. On Sabbath Tabitha Ball - experience Letter of dismissal to James Jarves & wife On Tues - Jane Branon & Marget A. Stephens received by experience and Lucretia Harris - Letter. Thurs. Marget Magaha (Faded) - experience Feb. 1867 2nd Saturday Charge against Mary Jones for "Ludness" - excluded. Bro. O (? C.) B. White to invite Allen Jones to next meeting to clear himself of "scandless" reports circulated on him. Sabbath- Letter of dismissal to Catharine Rogers Apr. 1867 2nd Saturday Dillen Rogers - experience. Allen Jones denies reports on him. Jeferson Henly to come and clear himself of reports on him. June 1867 2nd Saturday Charge against Jefferson Henly & James Patterson for bad reports & not attending church to clear them selves - Both excluded. Charge against John Burchfield for "Swearing" and abusing his wife - excluded July 1867 2nd Saturday J. Brannon, J. Stephens & S. McConkey appointed delegates to association. Sabbath- Josiah Atkins, a ordained deacon - Letter Aug. 1867 2nd Saturday Agreed to set apart James Watson for ordination if found Orthodox Thursday Poley Ann Moses - exp Saturday. Night - Mary Ann Rogers & Manerva Branon - experience Sept. 1867 2nd Saturday Wm. White, Rebecky Moses & Melvina Rogens - experience Jan. 1868 2nd Saturday - Forgave Mary Branon & Jane Branon for going to a party and playing Sister T. McDanel to invite Susaner Patterson to next meeting & give Satisfaction for allowing the youngsters to have plays? at her house. J. Branon & J. Givens to examine James Watson for full work in ministry. Feb. 1868 2nd Saturday. Sister Patterson Gives Satisfaction for charges against her. March 1868 2nd Saturday. Patsy White - experience July 1886 2nd Saturday. J. Branon, J. Watson & J.W. Rogers appointed. delegates to assoc. Aug. 1868 2nd Saturday Eliza. A. Stephens - Letter John Lee to attend & account for attending church. I. Stephens & J. Watson & J. Givens to assist in "settling" "diaculy" between J. Brannon & J. McConkey. At Night - Above difficulty settled. Wed. Night - __?__ (faded) McConkey ? - experience Sept. 1868 2nd Saturday John Lee forgiven Sun. Night - Letter of dismissal to Elizabeth Hunt Feb. 1869 2nd Saturday. Letter of dismissal to Josiah Atkins to attend next meeting: Manerva Branon, Mary (cont. on next page) Branon, Carline Givens,Lewesy Ball & Joseph Branon, to clear reports against them, for playing. March 1869 2nd Saturday. Letter of dismissal to Lucinda Atkins, (Forgives people in previous entry for playing.) May 1869 2nd Saturday. * Agreed to answer request of assoc. in relation to "consolidating" with the Sweetwater "Missionary" Assoc. July 1869 2nd Saturday. Letter of dismiss to James Watson "Skips from Oct 1869 to Apr. 1871" Apr. 1871 2nd Saturday. James Watson to take care of the church for next 12 months. Letter of dismissal to Mary Ann White June 1871 1st Saturday. Received George Slaton by recant. To petition "Grove Church for a part of James Watson's time to serve us as Pastor. * "Unanimously" agreed to retain our old name United Baptist in defiance of all other organizations." Letter of dismissal I. Stephens & wife. Janes Watson, moderator. Samuel McConkey, clerk. Aug. 1871 - 2nd Saturday. J. Brannon, John Rogers & George Slaton appointed. delegates to assoc. "Skips from Sept. 1871 to Apr. 1872" Apr. 1872 2nd Saturday. James Givens, a ordained Preacher & Eliza E. Givens - Letter. Lucretia Gibson to come to next meeting to answer charge of dancing. Charge against Mary An Rogers for "Ludness" - she excluded. "Agreed to change our church meetings from the 2nd to the 1st." Letters of dismiss to Mary McDaniel & Matilda Gad May 1872 1st Saturday. Lucretia Gibson clears herself (dancing) June 1872 1st Saturday. James Rogers - experience & Mary Ales Rogers - Letter July 1872 1st Saturday. William White & Lewis McConkey set apart for ordination as deacons if found sound in faith. James Watson, moderator S. McConkey, clerk. Aug. 1872 2nd Saturday. Wm. White & Lewis Mcconkey in hands of James Watson & Charles Eaton to examine them for deacons. Nov. 1872 1st Saturday Elder James Watson to be Pastor for another year. Dec. 1872 1st Saturday. Marget Stephens admits her faults for playing - church forgives March 1873 - 1st Saturday James Givens moderator. for say took up case against Susaner Patterson for getting drunk & dancing - she to attend next meeting. Apr. 1873 1st Saturday Sis. Patterson's cause continued until May. May 1873 1st Saturday. Sis. Patterson denies reports (above) cause dropped. Aug. 1873 1st Saturday Alexander Mcconkey, Martha Rogers, Susaner Rogers & Nancy J. Moses experience Oct. 1873 1st Saturday Wm. Citchler - recant. Letter of dismissal to James & Mary Rogers. Agreed to change meetings to 2nd Saturday. Nov. 1873 2nd Saturday James Watson asked to be Pastor another year. (Nothing new next several meetings) Oct. 1874 2nd Saturday. Charge against Lucretia Gibson for ludness & excluded. Dec. 1874 2nd Saturday. Elder Wm. Adkins moderator for day to call Elder John Bess to take pastoral care of church for following year. Jan. 1875 2nd Saturday. James Givens to act as moderator till church gets a regular Pastor. Apr. 1875 2nd Saturday. On Sabbath James S. Magowen, Susan Magowens & Susan Magowen Jr - Letter. Sam McConkey, clerk. Aug. 1875 2nd Saturday. On Wed. Rachel C. McConkey - experience Oct. 1875 2nd Saturday George Fain moderator for day. Sept. 1875 2nd Saturday. Called on Charles Eaton to be Pastor next 12 months. George Slaten admits difficulty with J.J. Rabern - church forgives. Oct. 1875 2nd Saturday. Charles Eaton agrees to Pastor. Wm. A. McConkey & Mary A. McConkey his wife - experience Jan. 1876 2nd Saturday. Nancy Renfrow & Marger Renfrow - Letter. Feb. 1876 2nd Saturday James Magowen to attend next meeting & clear himself of reports of "fighting", drinking & dancing. March 1876 2nd Saturday. Ref. to Brother J. Magowen laid over. Apr 1876 J. Magowen matter laid over On Sabbath Letters of dismissal to James Givens & wife. May 1876 2nd Saturday. Mary McConkey - experience J. Magowen matter laid over. Letter of dismissal to Washington Rogers, Dillen Rogers & Martha his wife & Allen Jones. On Sabbath Letter of dismissal to Martha Rogers. July 1876 2nd Saturday. Case of James Magowen laid over, Delegates to association: S. McConkey, Wm Citchlen & John Rogers. Aug. 1876 2nd Saturday. James Magowen refusing to obey request of church is excluded. Request from Notchey Creek for aid in a sacramental meeting - granted. Sept. 1876 2nd Saturday. Letter of dismissal to Wm. White, Viny White, Sousan Magowen Sr. & Sousan Magowen Jr. Nov. 1876 2nd Saturday. Mary Jones - recant. Letter of dismissal to Mary Jones. Request Charles Eaton to serve as Pastor. Tues. Night - Wm. Sutten & James Sutton - experience Fri Night - Nancy Land - Letter. Saturday Night Martin Webb & Mary Jane Webb - experience Sabbath - Thomas J. Wilson - Letter. Feb. 1877 2nd Saturday. Appointed Wm. Sutten & Lewis McConkey trustees to care for church property. Brother Eaton agrees to be Pastor May 1877 2nd Saturday Letter of dismissal to John Rogers & wife Elizebeth Oct. 1877 2nd Saturday Letter of dismissal to James Patterson & Elizebeth Patterson. Nov. 1877 2nd Saturday. Charles Eaton agrees to another year as Pastor but requested church to release him if they could find someone else. Dec. 1877 2nd Saturday Lewis McConkey & Mary Moses to invite Alexander McConkey & his wife to next meeting show cause why church should not deal with them for violating their marriage vows. Jan. 1878 2nd Saturday. Case of Alexander McConkey & wife Nancy Jane for not living together as husband & wife. Nancy J. states she thought she had done everything she ought to do on her part & that he had left her without cause. Church retains her in fellowship & took charge against Alexander for leaving hos wife. Alexander cited to next meeting Feb. 1878 2nd Saturday Wiley Laughter - Letter. Alexander McConkey refuses to come forward & make Satisfaction - he excluded March 1878 2nd Saturday S.M. Williams, a licensed minister Apr. 1878 2nd Saturday. George Renfrow - Letter. S.M. Williams & Lewis McConkey to invite O.B. White to next meeting to show cause why he doesn’t attend church & clear himself of reports about mistreating his family. Wm. Citchlen to invite John Lee to next meeting to show cause why he does not attend church. May 1878 2nd Saturday Wm. Atkinson moderator for day. George Cagle - Letter. O.B. White has left the country & committee did not see him. Took charge against him for mistreating & not caring for his family as he should - he excluded. June 1878 2nd Saturday. Agreed to ordination of George Cagle as deacon examined by Elders Charles Eaton & Wm. Adkins Aug. 1878 2nd Saturday Elder James Givens, moderator for day. John Lee's case continued. Agreed not to send delegates to association for present year. Wed. Letter of dismissal to Lewiza Ball Sept. 1878 2nd Saturday Elder M. Perkins, moderator for day. John Lee to have six months to come & make known why he refuses to attend church. Nov. 1878 2nd Saturday Elder Wm. Davis, moderator for day. Agreed to set next Monday to select someone to preach for next 12 months. Mon - To call on Wm. David to preach. He agrees. Sister ____ Williams under watchful care of church _ _ till she could obtain Letter of dismiss. Dec. 1878 2nd Saturday Agreed to liberate George Renfrow to exercise his gift in prayer in bounds of church. Jan. 1879 2nd Saturday. James Givens moderator for day. Saturday. Night Edward Magowan - Letter. Sister ____ Williams still under watchful eye of church. Bro. A.M. Williams being informed he had offended the church at different times, admits his faults - church forgives. On Sabbath Letters of dismissal to Rebecka Branon & A.M. Williams. Sister Williams not to be recognized as member. March 1879 2nd Saturday Wm. Davis asked to be released from being _ _ston due to "ill convenience" to him - church agrees for James Givens to preach next 12 months. Givens agrees to do so. Apr. 1879 2nd Saturday. John C. Marr & wife M.C. and Rebecka Branon - Letter. & Benjamon Branon Received by experience. Dillon Rogers from Mt. Vernon Church has a hurt against Sister Martha Tyler for holding John Tyler's property to keep him (Dillon) out of a just debt. - laid over. May 1879 2nd Saturday Decides no just grounds for charge against Martha Tyler. June 1879 2nd Saturday Charge against John Lee for refusing to attend church. He excluded. Edward Magowen states he did wrong in contending against the church in case of Mary Tyler. Forgiven. Bro. Magowen also admits wrong in abusing his family & driving them from home but contends he is justified for circumstances for not living with his wife until he is convinced that she was sorry of what she had done & would treat him like a wife should treat her husband. Church agrees to bear with him July 1879 2nd Saturday To appointed Sam'l Mcconkey, John Marr & Benj. Branon to association. Aug. 1879 2nd Saturday Wed. Liberated Benjamon Branon to exercise his gift as a licensed minister. Saturday. Robbert Jones - experience Saturday Night John Hicks & G.W. Stakley - experience Sept. 1879 2nd Saturday Rebecea A. Jones by involvement & Rosean Moses - experience Agreed to recind act of receiving Esward Magowen. Oct. 1879 2nd Saturday Letter of dismissal to Wm. A.? Mcconkey and Mary A. McConkey. Jan. 1880 2nd Saturday. To meet 4th Saturday Jan 1880 to select pastor. ( on said day - James Givens selected) Benj. Branon Moderator for day. Feb. 1880 Sabbath James Givens agrees to be pastor as best as he could. Aug. 1880 2nd Saturday Monday Night - Newton Sutten, Nelson Sutten & Brazile ___ . experience. Tues night - Bogart & Sary Magowen - experience Sept. 1880 2nd Saturday Sabbath Letter of dismissal to Benjamon Branon & wife Rebecka Jan. 1881 2nd Saturday. Letter of dismissal to Robert & Rebecky Jones Saturday Night - Robert & Rebecky Jones decide to stay and their dismissal rescinded. Feb. 1881 2nd Saturday Elected James E. Watson Pastor for 12 months. Aug. 1881 2nd Saturday. Thursday 18th Night - Molly Newman, Mary Moses & Cary Moses - experience Sunday 21st John Tyler - experience Dec. 1881 2nd Saturday John Pesterfield & Susan Pesterfield - Letter. Letter of dismissal to George Slaten. Feb. 1882 2nd Saturday Agreed that James E. Watson remain in charge. March 1882 2nd Saturday Lucrecia Cofman by restoration June 1882 2nd Saturday Letter of dismissal to Robert & Rebeca Jones & Nancy Land. July 1882 2nd Saturday Sam'l McConkey, John Marr & Lewis McConkey to next assoc. at Ebenezer. Sept. 1882 2nd Saturday Letter of dismissal to Joseph Brannon & wife Mary E. con. Following Fri. Night - Jane Brannon & Rachel Brannon - experience Saturday. Elizebeth Haris - experience Dec. 23 1882 Special Session Purpose of electing a Pastor due to death of James E. Watson. Samuel McConkey appointed moderator. & J.C. Marr clerk. - Bros. Isac Stephens & Dales McDanel Suggested & after several ballots, a 2/3 vote elected McDanel. March 1883 2nd Saturday. Wm. Dye moderator for say - Held election for Pastor - elected Isac Stephens if he accepts. James Sutten to inform Stephens. Apr. 1883 2nd Saturday Isaac Stephens accepts Pastorialship July 1883 2nd Saturday Wm. Adkinson moderator for day Sam'l McConkey clerk. Aug. 1884 2nd Saturday Palaska Hooper by involvement, & Elizebeth and Elizebeth M. Hooper by Letter & Levi & Rebecky Hooper - experience Oct. 1884 2nd Saturday Charge against Rachel Branon for joining Methodist - excluded. Oct. 1883 2nd Saturday (on Sabbath) Letter of dismissal to Mary J. White May 1884 2nd Saturday Wm. Adkiss to take charge of church. Jan. 1885 2nd Saturday Letters of dismissal to Martin Webb, Maryan Webb & Sary Webb. Wm. Adkinson, moderator. Feb. 1886 2nd Saturday Letter of dismissal William Sitchlar & wife Elizebeth. May 1886 2nd Saturday Martha Marandy Mcconkey - experience June 1886 2nd Saturday Carline Adkins - experience, Wm. Adkins moderator. Aug. 1886 2nd Saturday On Fri - John McConkey Jr & Martha Hicks - experience & Louiza Hicks - Letter. On Sabbath Night Lowry Cash - experience Oct. 1886 2nd Saturday Susaner McConkey - recant Feb. 1887 2nd Saturday John Slaten - experience March 1887 2nd Saturday Elizebeth Slaton? Letter June 1887 2nd Saturday. On Sabbath Maryan Magaha - recant Aug. 1887 2nd Saturday. On Fri. Night Eliza Adins & wife Emaline Adins - Letter A ____ Walker Received by experience. Jan. 1888 2nd Saturday. George Stakley admits playing - church forgives. Letter of dismissal to Susaner Moses. Feb. 1888 2nd Saturday Marget Dugan & Jane Gibson asked forgiveness for playing - granted. March 1888 2nd Saturday Letter of dismissal to Palaska Hooper, Elizebeth Hoop & Rebecka Crofts. July 1889 2nd Saturday Charge against Saly McConkey for falsehood - excluded Aug. 1889 2nd Saturday Syntha McConkey Letter Thurs. Prindy? Newman, Martha Newman & Hatta Cash - experience. Wm. L. Adkerson moderator. Sam McConkey clerk. Nov. 1889 John Tyler to come & clear up bad reports. Jan. 1890 2nd Saturday Pelasky Hooper to come & clear up reports of swearing. John Tyler Denies bad reports. Feb. 2nd Saturday C.P. Hooper to come to mext meeting about report of swearing. Apr. 1890 2nd Saturday John McConkey states he didn't get much Satisfaction when he approached C.P. Hooper about swearing. Sam McConkey to see Hooper. May 1891 2nd Saturday. (Samuel McConkey) * "The old clerk havend bin could from his labors to his resting place after his faithful labours as the clerk of the church at Bethlehem for 48 years & 8 months". Church calls John McConkey to be clerk. He agrees. Chose Levi Hooper to be ordained deacon. June 1891 2nd Saturday Ordination of Levi Hooper put off, J.J. McConkey clerk, W.M. Atkins moderator. Sabb. Levi Hooper ordained deacon Dec. 1891 2nd Saturday D.M. Haun, moderator. J.J. McConkey clerk. Aug 1892 2nd Saturday On Wed Mary C? (A?) McConkey - experience Wed Night - Laura M. Rogers & Mary Rogers - experience Thurs. Marthy Rogers - Letter. Thurs. Night J.N.? McConkey experience Nov. 1892 2nd Saturday S.M. Haun elected to serve as moderator for next year. Feb. 1893 2nd Sunday Letter of dismissal to Caroline Bogart July 1893 2nd Saturday New Providence, Mt. Harmony & NLtchey Creek Church invited to commune with us next meeting. Sept. 1893 2nd Saturday Liberated John Slaten to exercise his gift to Preach . Oct. 1983 2nd Saturday. S.M. Haun elected moderator, next year. Jan. 1894 2nd Saturday J.J. McConkey clerk - S.M. Haun, moderator. Aug. 1894 2nd Saturday ON Thurs. Washey Mitchell - experience & Sallie McConkey by enrollment. Thurs. Night - Annie Slaton, Frankey Hooper & S.? A. Toomey - experience Sept. 1894 2nd Saturday. Allie Mitchell - Letter & Annie Dines & Mary Allice McConkey - experience John Slaton to be examined for ministry. Saturday Night Emer May Slaton - experience On Sun. John Slaton to be examined by Abe Haun, S.M. Haun & Lewis McConkey for ordination. Oct. 1894 2nd Saturday. Dillen Rogers & wife Martha, Dillen Rogers & Bettie Rogers, Harett Givens by enrollment & E.J. Mitchell received by letter. Also Charley Gibson, Henry Harris, Alice Rogers, J _ ?_ Givens, Fannie Rogers by baptism. March 1895 2nd Saturday Letters of dismissal to Laura Rogers & Mary Cagle July 1895 2nd Saturday Appointed S.A. Toomey clerk for year. Churches invited to attend 1st Saturday. & Sun. Aug. 1895 S.A. Toomey to Big Creek (to invite) Eliga Atkins Mount Harmony, Wash Mitchell to Mt. Vernon & Elek Mitchell to Notchey Creek. Dec. 1895 2nd Saturday S.M. Haun, moderator. S.A. Toomey clerk Aug. 1896 3rd Saturday. Tom Renfrow, James Belcher, A.J. Stakely Robert Moses, Auther Mitchell, Sarah Newman, Joe Patterson. On Sun. Kiny (King?) Newman, Cora Rogers, M. J. Moses, Josy Belcher. Tues. Night - Della Richy. Sept. 1896 2nd Saturday. Elisabeth Richy. Nov. 1896 2nd Saturday. S.M. Haun for moderator for year. July 1897 2nd Saturday. Delegates to association: A.J. Stakely, G.A. Mitchell & Lewis McConkey. S.M. Haun moderator, S.A. Toomey clerk. Nov. 1897 2nd Saturday S.M. Haun moderator for year. Apr. 1899 4th Sunday Letters of dismissal to Dillen Rogers & Family & S.A. Toomey. James Givens appointed moderator for day [ Letters to Dillen Rogers & wife Martha, Dillen Rogens, Jr, Bettie, Harriet & Corie Rogers - ] Sept. 1899 Letters dismissal to Crease Gibson, Martha Maranda McConkey, Maranda Gibson, Old Sam, Joysia Belcher McConkey & James Sutton. Dec. 1899 2nd Saturday. John Slaton moderator. for year. Jan. 1900 2nd Saturday Elected A.H. White moderator until Nov. 1900 Aug. 1900 2nd Saturday A.J. Stakely - Elijah Atkins delegates to assoc. at Big Creek in Sept. On Sabb. Ezekiel Harris - experience & Fannie Harris - Letter. Following Saturday. Robert Patterson - experience Dec 1900 2nd Saturday. A.W. Haun - Letter. A.M. White moderator for year. On Sun. J.J. McConkey resigns as clerk & R.W. Haun to fill his place. March 1901 (Skips here) "No meeting on the a count of rain" [ Entered here ] "Enos McConkey - Mt. Vernon - Aug. 23, 1904 (Appears to be beginning of letter) Bethlehem met Saturday. before 1st Sabbath in Dec. 1908 Rev. Fayette Ervin, Pastor, A.J. Stakely, Clerk Jan. 1909 Saturday. before 1st Sabb. Sermon by Rev. Ervin. On Sun. Sermon by Rev. Allredge. Saturday. A.W. Haun elected clerk. THE END