Hickory Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church became known as Hickory Grove December 3, 1848. It was first Mt. Mariah Church and 2'nd Knobb Church. Note: Notations on some of the names were made at a later date then 1830, so they were members in 1830 and the record keeper just went back to this list to make notations without dating them. Some of the information is found in later records recorded. 1830 Mt. Mariah Membership list Allen, Jane - gone and left the Church Belcher, Willis Camron, Elizabeth - deceased Carson, Margaret - by letter - deceased Carson, John - dismissed by letter Carson, Samuel W. - dismissed by letter Carson, Elizabeth - dismissed by letter Chambers, James Chambers, Elizabeth -letter of dismissel Nov. 17,1832, crossed out - deceased Chambers, Robert - dismissed by letter Chambers, John - granted letter of dismissal Nov, 17, 1832 Chambers, Samuel - granted letter of dismissal Nov, 17, 1832 Chambers, David P. - granted letter of dismissal Nov, 17, 1832 Chambers, Mily Chambers, Ann - deceased Chambers, William - deceased - (note: was dismissed by letter Nov. 17, 1832) Chambers, James - dismissed by letter Henderson, David Hutcheson, Mary Knox, Joseph J. Knox, Hariet J. Knox, Elizabeth - dismissed by letter? Lain, John B. Laine, Jane Miller, John Miller, Ruth - by letter ("deceased inserted here for Ruth Miller or James Chambers ?) Miller, Wm. Miller, Nancy - Dismissed Pepels, John (probabley Peoples) Other names mentioned in Aug 10, 1830 minutes: Aston, Samuel M. - Moderator of Church Camron, James Hayney, John Lain, John B. - Elder and Clark of Church Magonigle, Floid - Elder of Church Penelton, Joel Peters, James Potter, John Sept. 22, 1832 Sessions of Mount Mariah met at Campground. Elders: Chambers, James Holloway, John Lane, John B. - Elder & Clark Tate, Robert Received into Church: Brown, Martin C. Camron, Robert G. - removed, appears added later Chambers, Charlotta - granted letter of dismissal Nov, 17, 1832 Hallcomb, Mary R. Houston, Anderson Sept. 23, 1832 Mount Mariah received into Church: Brown, Jane Brown, Robert Brown, William Carouth, Ann Carson, Elizabeth - has letter from Kinston Church in good standing dated 09/04/1829 Chambers, James Chambers, Nancy - granted letter of dismissal Nov, 17, 1832 Dougan, Sary L. Eveans, Robert Freeman, Frances Freeman, Wm. H. Gregory, David Harvey, Joel Henderson, George Henderson, George - Clark Henderson, George - Ordained as Ruling Elder Henderson, Margaret Henderson, Nancy Ann - Same letter as Sarah Utter Lain, John B. - Moderator Lynn, Effa - Removed, added later Members present at session: Miller, Martha Miller, Robert Nicholson, James Nov. 17'th 1832 Other Names mentioned in Minutes: Peck, Nancy C. Plarmer, Elizabeth Popeoples, Jane (probabley Peoples) Price? Prince?, _______ Rowlan, John Starkley, Mary M. Tate, Robert Utter, Sarah - letter signed by George Russell recommended to care for church Society. Walker, Samuel Wilson, Miss Ann Young, Martha Ann - Same letter as Sarah Utter Received into Church: Allgood, John Grant, James Peeler, Joseph Peeler, Sarah Utter, William R. Members granted letters of dismissal: Chambers, John Chambers, Jane Chambers, Nancy Chambers, Samuel Chambers, Elizabeth Chambers, David P. Chambers, Charlottee Chambers, William Grant, James Nov. 19, 1832 Present Chambers, James Henderson, George Lain, John B. Tate, John Received into Church: Carson, Elizabeth - by letter Freeman, Nancy Ann - by experience June 15, 1834 Knox, Joseph J. - ordained Elder Members present: Henderson, George - Clark Knox, Joseph J. Lain, John B. Received into church: Bowling, Biddy - Baptized Bowling, Sarah - Baptized Camron, Jain - dismissed by letter Carson, Mitildy - Baptized Henderson, Rachel - Baptized Hutcheson, Elias -dismissed by letter Hutcheson, Polley - dismissed by letter Miller, Nicey - Baptized Sept. 27, 1834 - Sessions met Campground Members: Lain, John B. Tate, John Received into Church: Dorsey, Dimon Logan, James B. - Obtained certificate on the 29'th Morelock, Seyvena - Baptized Peoples, Elmina - Baptized Sherrell, Elizabeth - Baptized Henderson, George - appointed Reve'd Tate, Robert - to attend Franklin synol at Athens,TN. 10-23-1834 Received into Church Brown, Mary Henderson, Elizabeth Hix, Polly - Baptized Hutcheson, Sarah - Baptized Tuesday, September 30, 1834 Received and Baptized: Henderson, Margaret J. - infant daughter of George and Nancy Ann Henderson Utter, Mary Emeline - infant daughter of William and Sarah Utter Utter, John Tipton - infant son of William and Sarah Utter Utter, Joseph Young - infant son of William and Sarah Utter Gregory, David - ordained Elder Lain, John B. - Clark Tate, John - Clark November, 20, 1835 - met at Campground - Senols ? Church Present: Grigery, David Henderson, George Knox, J. J. Received into church: Croford, Elizabeth Jane - (December 19, 1835 received letter of dismissal) Dickson?, James Henderson, James - by Recommendation Henderson, Elizabeth - by Recommendation Vinsant, Charity Wilson, Elisa March 26, 1836 list of members: ________, Chariet (Illegible) ________, James (Illegible) Alaxander, Joseph Alexander, Elizabeth Algood, John Belcher, Wiles Bolan, Bidy Brown, Mary Brown, Prisila ____? Brown, Robert Brown, William Carouth, An Doogan, Sarah L. Evans, Robertr Freeman, Feances Freeman, Nansa An Freeman, Tutha Freeman, Wm Gardner, Elminey (Elmina) Grigry, David Halkins, Mary Halkins, William Hamilton, Roley? W. Hawkins, _ _ Lay? Helton, Lila - (Suspended) Henderson, Adeline Henderson, David Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson, Elizabeth (crossed out) Henderson, George Henderson, James Henderson, James Henderson, John Henderson, Margaret Henderson, Rachel Henderson, Robert Henderson, Robert Hix, Pely? Rely? Knox, Elizabeth Knox, Elizabeth, Jr. Knox, Harit J. Knox, Jospeh J. Lain, John B. Lane, Jane Little Rachel Martin?,Mastain?, Margaret Mayhem?, Miles? McColister, Wm. Miller, Martha Miller, Nisa Miller, Wm. B. Morison, Ann? Peck, Nancy C. Peeler, Joseph Peeler, Sarah Renold?, James Sherial?, Elizabeth Slaton, Sinday Wayhem?, Wiles? Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Mary Wilson, Thomas Yong, Martha March 26, 1836 - Seson of the Senoleles? Church Present: Henderson, James - elected Elder (had been Elder of another church) Henderson, Robert -Previously elected - ordained Elder Knox, J.J. - moderator Knox, Joseph J. - to Attend campground in Washington, Co.4/13/1836 Miller, William B. - Ordained Elder Tate, Robert - moderator April 2?, 1836 Senoles Church Names in minutes: Cardin, Susan Henderson, James Henderson, Robert Knox, Joseph J. Miller, William B. April 21, 1836 Sessions of Senoles Church Names in minutes: Erwin, John Erwin, Serenty Halkins, Poley Halkson, polley Henderson, James Henderson, Robert Knox, J.J. - Moderator Miller, Wm. B. May 6, 1836 Names in minutes: Cardin, Susan Henderson, James Henderson, Robert Knox, J.J. Miller, William B. - Clark May 22, 1836 Names in minutes: Cardin, Susan Henderson, James Henderson, Robert Knox, J.J. McGonigal?, F. moderator Miller, Wm. B. - Clark Aug. 13, 1836 Present: Grigery, David Henderson, James Henderson, Robert - to attend at Jerulisan Campground at Unicoi, Co. Knox, J.J. McGonigal, F. - Moderator Aug, 15, 1836 Monday, seson met _____ Campground Present: Boltin?, Frances? Evans, Agustis Grigery, David Hays, Wm. Henderson, Elizabeth - daughter of George Henderson, letter of dismissal Henderson, George and _____, his wife - letter of dismissal Henderson, James Henderson, Martha - daughter of George Henderson, letter of dismissal Henderson, R. Henderson, Rachel - daughter of George Henderson, letter of dismissal Henderson, Sarah - daughter of George Henderson, letter of dismissal Knox, J.J. Mayo, B.H. - moderator Children Baptized by B.H. Mayo: Brashars?, Kathein? Hamilton, James Hamilton, Margaret An Henderson, James C. Henderson, Mary T. Henderson, Robert Peeler, Alsa Peeler, George H. Peeler, John W. Peeler, Nansa Peeler, Sariah Jane Peeler, William A. September 29, 1836 Present: Gardner, James Mc - came forward to give relation of his exaniment(?) Henderson, James Henderson, R. Miller, Wm. B. November 15, 1836 Lane, J.B. and wife Jane - letter of Relomatation(?) given to them. March 11, 1837 - list of names Alexander, Joseph Alexander, Joseph Belcher, Willis Brannon, Robert Brannon, Wm. Evans, Robert Frerman, Francis Gardner, J.M.C.(probabley J.M.N.) Grigery, David Grigery, E.S.(L.?) Hawkans?, Wm. Henderson, David Henderson, James Henderson, James 4/25/1838 Henderson, Robert, Sr. - 3/20/1837 James, Wm. Knox, Joseph J. McCalister, Wm. S_______?, Joseph S.? (J.?) - 5/4/1838 Wilson, Thomas Wilson, Thomas November 27, 1837 Present: Evanns, Darkis? B.? - Gave relation of her experiience Henderson, J. McGonigal, G. F. Miller, Wm. B. March 11. 1837 members were selected to attend session at Mount Lebanon in Sweetwater. April 28, 1837 Alexander, Joseph - ordained Elder Gardner, Elizabeth J. - Child of James M.N. Gardner baptized by John Tate Gardner, James M.N. - ordained Elder Tate, John - Baptized Elizabeth Gardiner, child of J. M. N. Gardiner May, 13, 1837 Hamilton, Poley M. - received into Church Washam, Margaret - mentioned in other Church business. May, 16, 1837 Present: Alexander, Joseph Gardner, J.M.N. Henderson, J. Knox, J.J. Miller, Wm. B. Washam, Wilis - mentioned in church business Washum, Missis - mentioned in church business June 27, 1837 Seson of Knoey? (Knobb) Church Present: Brown, Robert - mentioned in Church business Gardner, J.M.N. Henderson, James Knox, J.J. Miller, Wm. B. Aug. 8, 1837 Hamilton, Poley M. - get letter of recommendation Hamilton, Saria - get letter of recommendation September 10, 1837 Knoles? Church Campground Miller, Wm. B. to represent Church at Knoles? Campground September 23, 1837 September 19, 1837 James, Mary - received into Church July 31, 1838 Henderson, J. -Baptized, is infant son of Adeline Henderson(could be John) April 19, 1838 Noles? Church (Nobb/Knobb) Present: Alexander, Joseph - Moderator Henderson, James Knox, Joseph J. - to attend seson at ____? Creek, Monroe Co. 5/2/1838 Miller, Wm. E. June, 3, 1838 - same members as previous _____, Nanse Jane - infant of Andey ______? Gardner, Pega An - Child of James Gardner Baptized Jaines? Laty?(Loty) (James?) - received into Church September 14, 1838 _____?, Al____? - gets certificit Bane, Delila - received into church Bane, Rebecca - received into church Hood, Mary Jane - Baptized Washum, Mary - certificit March 15, 1839 Present: Alexander, Joseph Gardner, J.M.N. - to attend session at Ebeneser, Marion Co. Henderson, J. Henderson, Jas Knox, J.J. Miller, Wm. B. April 11, 1839 Belcher, Caraline Amanda - child of Willis Belcher, Baptized Belcher, Mari Jane - child of Wilis Belcher, Baptized Gardner, - gave report Pedegroo, Benet - received into Church Pedegroo, Leear? - Received into Church Baptized Aug. 12, 1839 Henderson, James - To attend session at Ceder Springs in B____Co. September 3, 1839 Henderson, James - gives excuse for not attending Session Nov. 23, 1839 Washam, Willis and Margaret (?) Washam, Missis - ? (crossed out) May, 21, 1840 Present: Alexander, Joseph Gardner, J.M.N. Henderson, J - moderator Knox, J.J. - proved himself - retained by Church Aug. 12, 1840 Henderson, Brother - preformed his duty. Aug. 23, 1840 - Regular members present notation - "50 members" Belcher, Saria - Came forward and was Baptized Evans, B_____? - Came forward and was Baptized Knox, J.J. - to go to Corn Tasel 9/30/1840 McGonigal, F. - moderator Aug. 24, 1840 Belcher, Sari Adline - infant of Wilis and Susan? (Sari) Belcher Baptized Gardner, Thomas Jefison - infant of J.M.N. and Alminey Gardner Baptized Hilard, Judy - infant of ______?? Baptized December 26, 1840 Present: Alen, Elizabeth - given letter of dismissal Alexander, Joseph -given letter of dismissal Halkans, Wm. Henderson, James Knox, J.J. McGonigal, G. December 5'th 1847 - 1848 (has both dates)(probably 1847) Session of Nobbs society Present: Bell, Silas - absent Evans, R. Hawkins, Wm. Henderson, R. Pritchard, Fanny - gives experience, received and Baptized Templeton, G.W. Jan. 1, 1848 Nobbs Congeration Present: Bell, Silas Evans, Robert - absent Hawkins, William Henderson, Robert Templeton, G. W. - gives report March 5, 1848 - Nobbs Gardiner, J.M.N. - having been a candidate for the Ministry, resolved he be considered a member of the session and he is to set with Session - he excepts Hawkins, William - to attend session of Hiwassee Presbytery to meet Holston Church, Blount Co., on Friday before first Sabbeth in March 1848. May 6, 1848 Nobbs Present: Bell, Silas - absent Evans, R. Gardiner, J.M.N. Hawkins, W. Henderson, John F. - granted letter of dismissel Henderson, R. Templeton, G. W. October 2, 1848 - Nobbs Present: Bell, Silas - absent Evans, R. - absent Gardiner, J.M.N. - to attend session at Popular Springs Church,Monroe Co.10/1848 Hawkins, W. Henderson, R. Templeton, G.W. - absent Deaths: Gardiner, Sister Elmina - departed December 6, 1847 (wife of J.M.N. Gardiner)(aka -Peoples) Marriages: Brashear, Catherine to Joseph Erwin - Sept. 21 1848 Erwin, Joseph to Catherine Brashear - Sept. 21, 1848 Gardiner, J.M.N. to Lucinda Lacewell - Apr. 6, 1848 Lacewell, Lucinda to J.M.N. Gardiner - Apr. 6, 1848 Low, Jerusa to Thomas Wright - Sept. 30, 1847 Peoples, Briant to Terressa Ramay - Jan. 7, 1848 Ramay, Terressa to Briant peoples - Jan. 7, 1848 Wright, Thomas to Jerusa Low - September 30, 1847 Baptisms - 1 Accepions - 1 Dismissed - 1 Deaths - 1 Members - 60 Elders - 6 October, 2. 1848 - list of names with notes, notes were probably added as events happened. Alexander, William - deceased Allen, Ann - deceased Allen, Thomas J. - deceased Ball?, John (crossed out) Dismissed by letter (crossed out) Bane, Delila - gone Bane, Rebecca - gone Belcher, Sarah Belcher, Willis Bell, Elisas? T.? - deceased Bell, Elizabeth - deceased Bell, John - dismissed by letter Bell, Malinda - dismissed by letter Bell, Silas - dismissed by letter Bell, Vina - dismissed by letter Black, Martha T. - dismissed by letter Broom, Alen C. Broom, Amelia Broome?, (Brown?), Mary M. - deceased Brown, William - removed Davis, Margaret M. - deceased Duggan, Leminia - left Elliott, Amy - dismissed by letter Ervin, Katherine Evans, Robert - Deceased Freeman, Malinda - dismissed by letter Gardiner, Catherine - now Roberts Gardiner, Elizabeth - dismissed by letter Gardiner, James M.N. Gardiner, Jane - now Loftis Gardiner, Lucinda Gregory, Ann Gregory, Ephraim Hawkins, Mary Hawkins, William - dismissed by letter Henderson, David - dismissed by letter Henderson, James C. Henderson, Mary Ann A. Henderson, Robert Henderson, Robert L. - dismissed by letter James, Augusta - dismissed by letter Knox, Elizabeth - dismissed by letter Knox, Harriet J. - dismissed by letter Knox, Joseph J. - ex communicated Knox, Prissilla - Black girl, gone Knox, Rachel - left Lacewell, Peter - dismissed by letter Lacewell, Polly - dismissed by letter Lasley, Aseneth A. Limons?, Thomas - dismissed by letter McAlaster, Mary - deceased McAlister, Louesa - dismissed by letter McAlister, William - ex communicated McClelland, Andrew McCurdy, Henry - dismissed by letter McCurdy, Mary A. - dismissed by letter McDaniel, Elizabeth -left Michel, Malinda Miller, Samuel - left Miller, Tisa? - dismissed by letter Peck, Ann - dismissed by letter Peck, Nancy - deceased Peck, Nancy C. - dismissed by letter Peck, Sarah - (crossed out) - dismissed by letter (crossed out) Peeler, Joseph Peeler, William - deceased Peoples, Briant - deceased Peoples, Teressa - deceased Prichard?, Fany - dismissed by letter Rayman, Elizabeth - dismissed by letter Raymay, Lucinda - dismissed by letter Reed?, Joseph - dismissed by letter Rider, Martha A. - left Roberts, Elizabeth - deceased Roberts, Sarah - left Roberts, William Runnels, Ruth - dismissed by letter Selvedge, Martha - left Simonds, Narcissa J. - dismissed by letter Simonds, Sarah - now Marr Stakley, Mary Ann S. - deceased Tallent, Mary - left Templeton, George W. - dismissed by letter Templeton, Sarah R. - dismissed by letter Thomas, Margaret - dismissed by letter Tolbert, Adkins - left Tolbert, Susanah - left Trew, Clementine - dismissed by letter Wilson, Charles Wilson, Mary Ann - dismissed by letter December, 3, 1838 State of Tennessee - Monroe County Session of Hickory Grove congregation, formerly known as Knobs of the Cumberland Presby Church. Present: Bell, S. - absent Evans, R. - absent Gardiner, J.M.N. - failed to attend session last Fall, his excuse sustained. Hawkins, Wm. Henderson, R. Templeton, G.W. Received into Church and Baptized: McCurdy, Mary A Ramay, Elizabeth Ramey, Margaret M. Feb. 17, 1849 - Hickory Grove Present: Bell, S. - absent Evans, R. - absent Gardiner, J.M.N. Hawkins, Wm. - absent Henderson, R. McCurdy, Henry - Made application to attach himself to this congregation and was received. Templeton, G.W. Other names in minutes: McAlister, William Aug. 22, 1849 - Hickory Grove Present: Bell, S. - absent Evans, R. - absent Gardiner, J.M.N. Hawkins, Wm. Henderson, J. Henderson, R. Templeton, G.W. Other names in minutes: McAlister, William September 6, 1849 Names in Church minutes: McAlister, William Steel, Samuel Marriages in this Church: Davis, Peter to Margaret Ramy - Aug. 9, 1849 McCurdy, Henry to Sarah North - Oct. 11, 1849 McCurdy, James to Mary Ramy - Nov. 23, 1849 North, Sarah to Henry McCurdy - Oct. 11, 1849 Ramey, Margaret to Peter Davis - Aug. 9, 1849 Ramy, Mary to James McCurdy - Nov. 23, 1849 Deaths: McAlister, Mary - departed this life July last (July 1849) Statistics for 1849: Baptized - 6 Dismissed - 3 Deaths - 1 Elders - 6 Members - 53 December 1,1849 Met at Robert Henderson's house, George W. Templeton gives report. McCurdy, Mary A. - given letter of dismissal Ramy, Elizabeth - given letter of dismissal March 3, 1850 - met at Robert Henderson's house Present: Gardiner, J.M.N. Hawkins, Wm. - to attend session at Boyd Shoat house in ____County, TN. Henderson, James Henderson, Robert Absent: Bell, Silas Evans, Robert Templeton, G.W. June 2, 1850 - Robert Henderson's house Bell, Vina - letter of dismissal Henderson, James - died April 27, 1850 McAlister, Louise - letter of dismissal October 1850 Present: Evans, Robert Gardiner, J.M.N. Henderson, Robert - to attend session of Corntassell Oct. 1850 Absent: Bell, Silas Hawkins, Wm. October 19, 1850 Peck, Nancy A. - letter of dismissal Peck, Sarah - letter of dismissal October 21, 1850 Knox, Manda M. - received into Church, baptized Knox, Nancy A. - received into Church, baptized Roberts, Elizabeth - received into Church, baptized November 10, 2850 Peoples, Nancy T. - received into Church, baptized Children Baptized Broom, James Calvin - son of A.C. and Amelia Broom Broom, Phebe Emaline - daughter of A.C. and Amelia Broom Ervin, Sarah Jane Gardiner, Emaline Henderson, Robert DeBusk McCurdy, Thomas Benton Feb. 22, 1851 Elliott, Amy - letter of dismissal Ricchara? Richard?, Nancy - letter of dismissal Death notation Peel, William - died Aug (May?) 1851 Acceptions: 4 Dismissals: 9 Baptized: 8 Deaths: 2 Members: 46 October 5, 1851 Douglass, James, Rev. - invited to set at session Torbet, Susannah - received into Church October 19, 1851 Knox, Elizabeth - letter of dismissal Knox, Harrite T. - letter of dismissal Knox, Manda M. - letter of dismissal Knox, Nancy A. - letter of dismissal Miller, Nisaa - letter of dismissal Feb. 29, 1852 Present: Evans, Robert - to attend session at Madisonville March 1852 Gardiner, J.M.N. Hawkins, William Henderson, Robert Absent: Bell, Silas Acceptions: 1 (or) 7 Dismissals: 8 Baptized: 0 Deaths: 0 Elders: 4 Members: 38 March 20, 1852 Gardiner, James M.N. - elected Clark Hawkins, Mary - receives letter of dismissal - wife of William Hawkins, William - resigns as Clark and receives letter of dismissal Election Held: Belcher, Willis - elected as Elder Broom, Allen C. - elected as Elder and Ordained McCurdy, Henry - elected as Elder and Ordained October 16, 1852 Present: Gardiner, J.M.N. - gives report from session at Shady Grove, Blount, Co. Henderson, R. McCurdy, H. Absent: Broom, A.C. Evans, R. October 17, 1852 Received into Church: _______, Clementine Gardiner, Catherine Gardiner, Jane Henderson, James C. Mitchel, Malinda Children Baptized: Gardiner, Thursey Mahalah Henderson, mary Ann Adaline October 19, 1852 Received into church and Baptized: Gardiner, Elizabeth Lee, Emily Nov. 7, 1852 Received into Church: Wilson, Charles Wilson, Margaret Wilson, Thomas December 5, 1852 Received into Church and Baptized: Roberts, Sarah Roberts, Wm. December 19, 1852 Received into Church and Baptized: Allen, Thomas J. (T.?) Simonds, Narsissee T. Received into Church: Allen, Ann. Feb. 20, 1853 Broom, A. C. - To attend Session at George F. Carmichael house March next. April 8, 1853 Bell, John W. - Returned his letter of Dism. July 3, 1853 Ramey, Lucinda - Received into church September 4, 1853 Bell, Eliza T. - Rec'd by letter from Meth. E. P. Church Lasley, Asenteth - Received into Church Lowry, David - Member of Corntasel was invited to set. McCurdy, H. - Absent September 7, 1853 Stats: Joined - 17, Dism. - 0, Baptized - 9, Deaths - 0, Elders - 4, Members - 53. Evans, R. - absent Gardiner, J.M.N. - to Attend sessions in Blount and Monroe Counties. Henderson, Robert - to Attend sessions in Blount and Monroe Counties. McCurdy, H. - absent November 6, 1853 Broom, Nancy Ann - Received November 11, 1853 Gardiner, James M.N. - Gives report - gets leave of absence for rest of session. Jenkins, Adison - Letters of dism. From Pine Grove Church, Rec'd into this Church. Jenkins, Elizabeth - wife of Adison, Same letter as husband, rec'd same as huaband. Feb. 7, 1854 Broom, A. C. - To attend session at Concord Church in Knox Co.,TN. May 7, 1854 Members: Ball, Delila - received into Church Broom, A.C. Evans, R. Gardiner, J.M.N. _ Absent Henderson, R. McCurdy, H. Peoples, Lucinda Elizabeth - infant child of Bryant and Nancy T.(J.?)Peoples Baptized. September 10, 1854 Stats: Joined - 2, Dism. - 0, Bapitized - 1, deaths - 1, Elders - 4, Members - 56. Bell, Eliza J. - Died Nov.____ 1853 Wilson, Malinda - [Note at end of entry - May 11, 1854] October 8, 1854 Duff, John W. - presented letter of dism. From St. Johns and Benton Congeration, Rec'd into Church. Duff, Margaret, wife of John W. same letter as husband and rec'd into Church. Hambleton, John B. - Rec'd into Church Simonds, Joshua - Baptized Children Baptized: McCurdy, ______ Rider, Martha Ann Rider, Mary Jane October 9, 1854 Allen, Thomas J. - Elected and ordained Elder Bell, John W. - Elected and ordained Elder October 11, 1854 Curdy, Sarah - Rec'd into church Henderson, Mary Ann - Rec'd into church James, Augusta - letter of dism. Peck, Ann - letter of dism. June 2, 1855 Broom, A. C. - gives report June 3, 1855 Peck, Sarah M. W. - returned letter of dism. Baptized: Broom, Mary Elizabeth - Infant daughter of A. C. and Amelia Broom. July 1, 1855 Allen, T. J. - mentioned in reg. Business minutes Evans, S. J. - Mentioned in reg. Business Minutes. Evans, Robert - died June 15, 1855 Henderson, R. - mentioned in reg. Business minutes Simonds, Joshua - Died May 5, 1855 September 23, 1855 Gardiner, J.M.N. - to attend Session at New Hope Church in Roan County. October 14, 1855 Black, Martha Jane - rec'd by Experience Reed, Joseph - rec'd by letter Baptized: Lacewell, Peter N. (H.?) Lacewell, Polly Simonds, Sarah Stakley, Mary Ann Stakley, Susan Infants Baptized: Henderson, John Daniel Rider, Salina Woods October 21, 1855 ? Allen, David - Received by Experience Allen, Emily - Received by Experience Bell, Malinda - Letter of Dism. DeBusk, Eliza - Received by Letter Debusk, Temple - rec'd into church Lee, Elmina - Received by Letter Wilson, Elander - rec'd intop church w/ husband Eliga Wilson, Eliga - rec'd into church w/ wife Elander Wilson, Polly - rec'd into church and Baptized. Infants Baptized: Lacewell, Daniel H. Lacewell, Joseph P. Lacewell, Margaret P. Lacewell, Mary E. Lacewell, William L. _____1856 Met at T. J. Allen home Present: Allen, T. J. Bell, John W. - to attend session at Coghill, McMinn Co. Broom, A. C. Gardiner, J.M.N. Henderson, R. Absent: McCurdy, H. Feb. 14, 1856 Bell, J. W. - to attend session Coghill, McMinn Co. March 2, 1856 Stephenson, Mary Ann - Rec'd by experience and Baptized April 6, 1856 Bell, J.W. - Letter of dism. Lacewell, Peter & wife Polly - Letters of Dism. Lacewell, Polly & husband Peter - Letters of Dism. Reed, Joseph - Letter of dism. July 26, 1856 Debusk, Eliza - Letter of Dism. Aug. 31, 1856 Gardiner, J.M.N. - to aatend session at George P. Carmicals, Monroe Co.,Sept. next. Stats: Joined 21. Dism. 8, Dism by death 2, Adults baptized 5, infants 16, Suspended 1, Members 69, Elders 4. October 18, 1856 Torbett, Susan - Presents letter of dism. From Madisonville Church and rec'd. October 20, 1856 Mitchel, James W. - rec'd by experience and Baptized. Ramey, Mrs. Elizabeth - had been received by letter states she lost it and was again rec'd by recommendation. Richardson, Elizabeth - Alias Gardiner - letter of dism. Wilson, Mary Ann - letter of dism. May 2, 1857 Present: Allen, T. J. - Met at his house Broom, A. C. Gardiner, J. M. N. McCurdy, H. Duff, John W. - Letter of dism. Duff, Margater - Wife of John W. - Letter of dism. Thomas, Margaret - Letter of dism. Feb. 7, 1857 Allen, T. J. - Met at his house Simonds, Thomas - Letter of dism. Simonds, Jane - Wife of Thomas, Letter of dism. July 25, 1857 (or) 1858? Broom, A. C. - Chosen moderator Henderson, Mary Ann - Letter of dism. McCurdy, H. - Former moderator, requests release. Stats: Joined - 3, Dism.- 8, Baptisms 7 (or) 1 Deaths - 0, Elders - 4, Members - 45 Feb.24, 1858 Bell, Silas - to attend sessions at Fork Creek in March. Thomas, Margaret (alias) Hortan - Letter of dism. Trew, Clemetine (alias) Phillips - Letter of dism. June 16, 1858 Infants Baptized Belcer, Elizabeth Lorane Broome, Margaret L. Sept. 18, 1858 Broom, A. C. - To attend Session in Knox County, TN. - this Sept. Stats: Joined 3, Dism, 4, Deaths 2, Adults Baptized 1, Infants Baptized 7, Elders 4, Members 42 Church Property value $2,50.10 (sis) Feb. 19, 1859 Present: Allen, T. J. Broome, A.C. - Gives Report Gardiner, J. M. N. McCurdy, H. Peck, Sarah N. W. - dism. By letter. Sept. 8, 1859 - same members Gardiner, J. M. N. - gives report. Peck, Nancy c. - recieves letter of Dism. Peoples, Nancy J. (T.) - died Aug. 27, 1859 Stats: Joined 0, Dism.3, death 1, Baptisms 0, Elders 4, Members 39, Church Property $250.50 Sept. 19, 1859 - same members Allen, T. J. - gives report Stats: Dism. 0, Baptisms 0, deaths 0, Elders 4, Church value $300(sis) Oct.17, 1859 - same members Bogart, mary Ann, wife of Samuel Bogart - recieved. Bogart, Samuel - recieved and Baptized. Broom, Richared - recieved by experance. Infants Baptized: Bain, Charles Bain, Susan Adaline Bain, Matilda Jane Broom, Emelia Texanna Peoples, mary Ann Apr.___, 1860 - same members - report given Present: Allen, T. J. Broome, A. C. Gardiner, J. M. N. McCurdy, H. - absent Wright, C. J. - Rev. Nov, 12, 1860 Present: - report given Allen, T. J. Broome, A. C. Broome, C. J. Gardiner, J. M. N. McCurdy - absent Wright C.. J. - Rev. March 12, 1860 - report given Present: Allen, T. J. Broome, A. C. Gardiner, J. M. N. - Absent Wright, C. J. Rev. March 10, 1861 - same members Broome, Martha A. - received Broome, Susan J. - received Gardiner, Margaret Ann - received Mitchel, Mary L. - Baptized Apr. ___? 1861 business brought before the Church Mitchel, James W. - Ordained Elder May. 4 ?, 1861 - Same members Mitchel, J. W.. - chosen clark pro-term. Ryor?, T. R. Rev. - sat as advisory member Others mentioned in church business and meeting:: Allen, T. J. Barnet, Charles - of Mt. Cumberland Clift, Alfred - of Union Hall Cole, John R. Gardiner, J M. N.. - Elder Gardiner, John Henderson, Robert - Rev. Mason, Archabald - of Union Hall Sharp, James - of Corntassel Watson, Wm. Wright, C. J. Rev. May 31, 1861 Friday matters concerning may, 4 ?, business. Present: Bernet, Charles - of Mt. Cumberland Clift, A. B. - of Union Hall Cole, John R. - of Corntassel Gardiner, J. M. N. Gardiner, John Henderson, Robert Rev. Mason, Arch - of Union Hall Sharp, James - of Corntassel Business concerned debt of 100 lbs. Of bacon. Aug. 4, 1861 Henderson, James C. - Restored to membership Mar. 1, 1862 - Met at T. J. Allen's house Present: Allen, T. J. Broom, A. C. Gardiner, J. M. N. Mitchel, J. W. - To attend session at Fork Creek this Mo. Wright, C. J. - Rev. June 21, 1862 Present: Allen, T.J. Gardiner, J. M. N. Marr, Malinda - was received into Church Pr. Letter of dism. From Union Hall Church. McCurdy, H. - absent Mitchel, J. W. - Present but refused to sit in session. Mar. 16, 1863 - same members Broom, A. C. - to attend session in Madisonville this Mo. June, 24, 1865 members present: Allen, T. J. Brome, A. C. Gardiner, J. M. N. - To attend session at Pond Creek next Sept. McCurdy, H. Mitchell, J. W. Ramey, Elizabeth - Letter of dism. Ramy, Lucinda - letter of dism. Wright, C. J.- Rev. Aug. 27, 1856 - same members Broome, Eveline - recieved Selvy, Mary - Recieved Stats: Joined 3, Dism. 2, Deaths 1, Marriages 1, Elders 5, Church property - $300. Dec. 24, 1865 - same members Allen, Arena?, Alias Carter - Recieved. Runnels,( ? Rannels) Ruth - Letter of dism. May 26, 1866 - same members DeBusk, Temple - died Apr. 21, 1866 Marr, Malinda - died Apr. 22, 1866 Mitchell, J. W. - chosen Treasurer Small ?, A. G. Rev. Teffertaller, Henryr - Pr letter from Spring Creek Ch., Received. Tefferttaller, Sara. - wife of Henry Teffertaller Pr. Letter from Spring Creek Ch. Received. Aug. 28, 1866 - same members Allen, T. J. - died Aug. 23, 1866 Belcher, W. Rev. Broome, A. C. - To attend sessions at Shady Grove, Blount County. Stats: Joined 3, Dism. 1, Baptized 2, Deaths 3, Elders 4, Members 42, Church property $300. Apr. 13, 1867 Present: Broom, A. C. Gardiner, J. M. N. Henderson, R. Rev. McCurdy, Henry Mitchel, J.? H. (Probably J. W. Mitchel) - chosen to attend Hiwassee session at Fork Creek. Young, J. A. - Met at his house May 5, 1867 - met at Church Present: Gardiner, J. M. N. Henderson, R. Rev. Marr, Manerva - received by letter. McCurdy, Henry McDanie, M. L. - By recommendation and Baptized. Mitchel, J. W.? Small, A. G. - Moderator Sept. 18, 1868 - met at Church Present: Gardiner, J. M. N. - Elder Lewis, John - Elder of Conasauga Church, invited to a seat as advisory member. McCurdy, henry - Elder Mitchel, J. W. - Elder Peeler, Joseph Rev. - Moderator June 8, 1869 - met at Church Present: Broom, A. C. - Elder Henderson, T. C. - ordained as Elder Henderson, Robert D. - received as member. Henderson, Robert - Moderator McCurdy, Henry - Elder McDaniel, M. L. - ordained as elder Aug. 14, 1869 - met at Church Curd, James W. - received into Church. Gardiner, J. M. N. - Elder Henderson, Robert - Moderator McCurdy, henry - Elder Mitchel, James - Elder, " Becomes painful duty to record his death, who departed this life Aug. 2, 1869." Peck, Margaret W. - received into Church. Sept. 1869 Begains"Presbytry met Concord Church, Knox. County. Gardiner, J. M. N. - Clark Henderson, Robert - Moderator Sept. 11, 1870(sis) 1869 Present: Broome, A. C. Gardiner, J. M. N. - absent Henderson, Robert Henderson, Robert - absent Henderson, J. C. - to attend session in Knox County. McCurdy, henry - absent McDaniel, M. L. - absent Oct. 16, 1869 Present: Broom, A. C. - Absent Broom, Richard M. - received letter of Dism. Erwin, Rissa - received into Church by letter. Grigory, Caroline - received by recommendation. Hamilton, Salina A. - received on experience. Henderson, Robert - Elder Henderson, J. C. - Elder Henderson, Robert L. - infant - Baptized McCurdy - Absent McDaniel, M. L. - Elder Young, Mary Ann - received letter od Dism. Oct. 19, 1869 Present: Broome, Clemintine - Received into Church. Gardiner, J. M. N. - absent Henderson, R. McCurdy, Henry Peeler, Joseph Jan. 2, 1870 - same members Gardiner, J. M. N. - resigns as clark. Lewis, John - From Contauga invited to set. McDaniel, M. L. - chosen clark. Oct. 20, 1870 - same members Hamilton, Harriet - received by letter. Baptized: Brannon, Mary Ann A. Broom, (or) Brown, Texas Brown, (or) Broom, Texas Gardiner, Elizabeth J. Hamilton, Mary E. Henderson, Sarah A. McDaonld, Matilda S. Stephenson, Harriet A. And of these ________(children??) Hamilton, Mary E.. Henderson, Sarah A. Stephenson, Harriet Jan. 1871 List of Members - PLEASE NOTE: - Some data added at a later date. Page was torn off at #18. Belcher, Sarah Belcher, Willis Broome, Amelia Broome, A. C. Erwin, katherine Gardiner, J. M. N. Gardiner, Lucinda - Deceased Feb. 4, 1872 Gregory, Ann - deceased Gregory, E. L. - died may 4, 1871 Henderson, Robert Henderson, James C. Henderson, Mary A. A. Loftis, _______? McCelland, Andrew Mitchel, Malinda Peeler, Joseph - ( deceased ?) Roberts, William Wilson, ______? Aug. 28, 1871 Met at Church Members present: Broom, A.C. Henderson, J.C. McCurdy, Henry McDaniel, M. L. Members Absent: Gardiner, J.M.N. Wilson, Eliga Member of Mt. Hamilton session present invited to a seat as corsponding member. The Rev. Willias Belcher sat with the session. Furgerson, Nancy A. - Granted letter of dism. Henderson, Rev. R. - Moderator McDdaniel - Clerk Oct. 7, 1871 Present: Broom, A.C. Henderson, J.C. McDaniel, M.L. Absent: Gardiner, J.M.N. - chosen to attend session of Hiwassee Presbyery, to meet at Loudon. March 24, 1871 Present: Gardiner, J.M.N. Henderson, J.C. McDaniel, Marcus L. Absent: Broom, A.C. McCurdy, Henry Swanson, Elanora - Recieved by letter May 24, 1871 - Same members present as on March 24 Broom, Susan J. - gave satisfaction for unchristian conduct and was restored to Church. McDaniel M.C. - gives report Swanson, Elanora - recieved by letter ? Aug, 28, 1871 - same members Belcher, Willis - being present invited to set as coresponding member. List of Members (After 1873 ?) Bogart, Samuel Bogart, M.? A. Broom, Amelia - Dead Broom, A.C. Gardiner, Elizabeth Gardiner, _?. B. (personal note: James Briant - son of J.M.N.) Lacewell, Sarah Loftice, S.?C. Loftice, C.D. Loftis, Jane McDaniel, J.A. (J.H.?) McDaniel, M.?L. McDonald, M.S.(Personal note: Matilda Gardiner, daughter of J.M.N. - married C.A. McDonald 1866 - Moved to Texas) McDonals, C.A. Mitchel. L.J. Moses, Joseph Moses, Emiline - (personal note: Married Joseph Moses 1873, daughter of J.M.N. Gardiner) Moses, T.M. Raborn, J.J. Raborn, Sarah Robert, Wm. Robert, Cathrin Stephenson, H.A. Tinker?, S. _? Aug. 18, 1895 - Call for the old members of Church Bogard, Marey Bogard, Samel Conner, J.C. - Moderator Gardner, L.J. Lacefield (sis)Lacewell, Sarah Lee, I.C. - mentioned Lee, Alice - mentioned Mitchel, Cindy Moses, Thurisday Roberts, Harit Roberts, William Roberts, Chatharine Satterwhit, R.F.(?) - Clark Sept 4, 1898 Sessions Met at Church Members Present: Conner, John - moderator Lee, I.C. - Ordained as elder Minis, Frank Roberts, William Sept. 4, 1898 Met at Church Members present: Corner, John - Moderator Lacewell, William - rec'd as member by Experance Lee, I.C. Roberts, William Quoted - "The Hickory Grove Church of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church was reorganized in Church capasrey on the 5'th day of Oct. 1899" Dec. 7, 1899 - Met at Church Members present: Coldwell, Brother - moderator Crofts, Susie - received by experience Emery, W.L. - received by experience Gardiner, Lusy Ansie - received by Esperance Lee, I.C. Roberts, William Dec. 8, 1899 - Session met Present: Colwell, Revrent Gardiner, Matilda Als - Joined by experience Lee, I.C.. McCurdy, Sarah Miranda Roberts, William Nov. 17, 1900 - Session met Members present: Coner, John Emery, Larkin - Ordained as elder Emery, Martha - received by experience Roberts, William Jan. 13, Monday, 1902 Bogard, Samuel - moderator Mitchell, A.S. - elected clerk Roberts, William - On account of inability to act longer as cleark resigns. Jan. 12, 1902 Received into Church: Boatman, J.S. Boatman, J.S. - Installed as Elder. Gardiner, T. J. Mitchel, Mary E. Mitchell, A.S. - Installed as Elder Mitchell, A.S. Moses, Joshua Monday, Jan. 13, 1902 - Met at home of William Roberts Dyar, H.F. - Moderator Lee, I.C. - asked to be released as elder - accepted Jan. 1902 - Members List Allen, Emily - transferred to Mt. Hamilton Allen, Evaline Allen, D.B. - transferred to Mt. Hamilton Boatman, J.S. Bogard, Mary A. Bogard, Samuel Bogart, Mary Ann Bogart, Samuel Brannon, Mary Ann A. Broom, Texas Broom, Nancy A. - (alias Furgerson) - dismissed by letter Broome, Clemintine Broome, Susan Jane Crofts, Susie Curd, James W. Emery, Martha Emry, W.G.? Erwin, Rissa Gardiner, Lucy Gardiner, T.J. Gardiner, Elizabeth Gardiner, Elizabeth J. Gardiner, Margaret A. Gardiner, Alice Ghormly, Thompson Gregory, Caroline Hamilton, Mary E. - transferred to Hamilton Hamilton, Harriett - transferred to Hamilton Hamilton, John - transferred to Mt. Hamilton Hamilton, Salina A. - transferred to Mt. Hamilton Hamilton, John Henderson, Robert Henderson, Sarah Ann Lacewell, William Lacewell, Sarah Lee, I.C. Lee, Mererva Lee, Asenath A. Lee, Allice Marr, Arena Marr, Sarah McDaniel, M.L. McDaniel, Mary Ann McDonald, Matilda A. (Alias Gardiner) McPher__?, Marrandy Mitchell, Mary E. Mitchell, A.?S. Moses, Joshua Moses, Thomas ? Peck, Margaret - (Alias Hightower) Phillips, Martha A. Roberts, Harriet Roberts, Catharine Roberts, William Roggers, Mary C. Stephenson, Harriett Swanson, Sarah Torbett, Susan - transferred to Mt. Hamilton Wilson, Elijah - transferred to Mt. Hamilton Wilson, Mary - transferred to Mt. Hamilton Member list continues with no date:(1902??) Allen, Arena - (now Marr) Allen, Emily Ball, Deliza - left Bogart, Maryann Bogart, Samuel Broom, Richard M. - dismissed by letter Broom, Nancy A. Broome, Eveline - (now Allen) Debusk, Templet - Dismissed by letter Debusk, Templet - Deceased Debusr, Eliza - dismissed by letter Lee. Elmira (crossed out) "Left" Marr, Manerva - (Now Lee) McDaniel, Lafaytt Mitchell, Washington W. - deceased Ramsy, Elizabeth - left Torbet, Susan Wilson, Eliga Wilson, Polly Feb. 23, 1902 - session met at Samuel Bogart House Boatman, J.S. - appointed delegate Bogart, Samuel - moderator Mitchell, A.S. - Clark No Date: Moses, Mi___ S.S. - died Apr. 12, 1932 Moses, Josh - died June 1, 1917 Torbett, L.A. - died - June 17, 1917 END OF RECORD.