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UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH MINUTES
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UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH MINUTES |
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UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH MINUTES
Spartanburg County, S. C.
Unity Baptist Church was Constituted August 14th 1818 by Elders Thomas Greer, Nathan Langston & Thomas Westhers.
We the Baptist Church of Christ at Unity holding the guilt of original sin by the fall, Justification by the imputed righteousness of Chirst, final perserverence of the saints in Grace, the resurrection from the dead, and final Judgment, believers [in] Baptism by immersion, adopt the following rules.
1st Members are reciev’d into Church fellowship by experience, Baptism by Immersion, and by letter –
2nd Each member [is] to attend Church meeting once a month & on the neglect twice to be call’d to account, especially the males –
3rd the Minister is the moderator in all Church meetings, in case of [his] absence the Church to church to choose another --
4th when diversity of opinion takes place on any subject that of a majority should be reciev’d
5th the Deacons duty is to receive any contributions made by the members, or any other person, for the support of the Gospel, or the expence of the Communion table, and also to collect any [illegible word] that may be on any subscription they hold –
6th no Member shall move out of the bounds of the Church without first applying for a letter of dismission, nor leave Church meeting without leave of the Church –
7th all members preent at Sacramental seasons shall take their seats, unless some matters of dealings unsettled prevent
8th members who have been suspended or excommunicated giving satisfactory evidence of their repentance, are to be reciev’d into full fellowship of the Church
9th let each member abstain from evil company, as much as their worldly business will admit of
10th any motion made and spoken to in time of Conference, the member that speaks Shall rise & address the Moderator, and but one speak at a time
11th the moderator shall be entitled to the same liberty of speech as any other member, provided he appoint some other Member to his seat while he is speaking –
the record of our procedure while an arm of Friendship [Baptist] Church [1819-1820], and for the first year after our Constitution not being in possession brings me under the necessity of starting at the date below -- John Brewton, C.C.
July 1819 -- Benjamin Robuck charg’d of drunkenness and profane swearing, John Brewton and James Mason to cite him to next meeting, receiv’d John Otts black woman by experience
August, [1819] receiv’d Nancy Scott, Henry White, Elizabeth Niton, Abigail Elder, and Robert Rogers’ black woman by experience and Jane Calvert by letter, the case of B. Robuck laid over untill next meeting. T. Weathers, J. Thornton and J. Brewton chosen delegates to the Association -- --- ---
Sept [1819] B. Robuck excluded for the above charges -- --
October, [1819] William Jennings, Patience Elder, Hannah servant of J. Leatherwood, Eleanor White and Mrs. Shearbert join’d by experience
October, [1819] John Barnett, Sarah Barnett and Elizabeth Wright dismiss’d by letter –
Jan. 1820 gave letter of dismission to Mitchell Tilleson, Thomas Weathers, Lucinda Weathers, & Sarah Weathers –
March [1820] receiv’s Elizabeth Elder by experience –
April [1820] Peter Bragg and Sarah his wife dismiss’d –
June [1820] Simon servant [of] R. Alexander who was excluded from us while we were an arm of Friendship came with acknowledgement and was restor’d to fellowship
July [1820] receiv’d Jane Vise and Sarah Rogers by letter, receiv’d Phil servant of R. Willis by experience – receiv’d Jesse Vaughn by experience –
August [1820] prefer’d charges against a negro called Isaac Rogers, and Clary servant of Robt Rogers of living in adultery, John Thornton to cite her to next meeting, & M. Eskrige and Henry White to cite him – Brethren John Thornton, James Mason and John Brewton delegated to the Association –
September [1820] excluded Posey’s Milley for stealing money from her Master, excluded Isaac & Clary for the above charges. Harriot Burton dismiss’d by letter
November [1820] Fereby Clark excluded for raising false slanderous reports against sisters of the Church. John Eskrige dismiss’d
December [1820] Malachi Eskrige & Elizabeth his wife, Thomas Eskrige, Elizabeth Eskrige, John Willis & wife Patsey & Sarah Miller dismiss’d
January 1821 Cenith Gentry dismiss’d by letters –
February [1821] prefer’d a charge against J. Crow’s Willis of stealing and appoint James Crow & Isaac Crow to cite him to next meeting – appointed John Brewton Church Clerk
March [1821] J. Crow’s Willis excluded for lying and an accusation of stealing, appointed Sisters Sarah Barnett & Mary Robuck to cite Ann Hindman to attend next meeting to answer a charge of fornication –
April [1821] Ann Hindman excluded for the above charge –
June 16 [1821] prefer’d a charge against William Gennings of neglecting Church meetings & professing to have aught against members of the Church and refusing to take measures for a reconciliation appointed Brethren James Corder & Absalom Wright to cite him to next meeting
July 14, [1821 Wm Genings excluded for the above charges –
August 18, [1821] John Thornton, James Mason & John Brewton delegates to the Association
September [1821] Samuel Eskrige excluded for various charges of falsehood and removing privately to injury of his creditors, Sarah Burks apply’d by letter for a letter of dismission, granted. Letters of dismission granted to Luke Thornton & wife Sarah—letters have been granted to John Brooks & Patton’s Charety, the entry not found –
October : [1821] Casander Whittemore dismiss’d by letter, receiv’d a charge against Alexander’s Simon for the sin of Adultery. James Reynolds and William Mason to cite him to next meeting, receiv’d a charge against George Floyd for the sin of fornication –
Novemr 17 [1821] the case of G. Floyd laid over at his request sent – Posey’s Milley restor’d to fellowship. Alexander’s Simon excluded for the sin of adultery
December 5, [1821] Azariah Vise & his wife Jane dismiss’d by letter –
[December] 14, [1821] took up a charge against David Hudgins for leaving his wife, excessive drinking, and rioting. Ford Mason & Nathaniel Gentry to cite him to next meeting, Milliy Whittmore dismiss’d by letter, receiv’d a charge against Thirza Hudgens for the sin of fornication. Lucretia Stripling & Judy Thomas to cite her to next meeting. George Floyd excluded for the above charge –
January 19th 1822 – Mary Ann Thornton dismiss’d by letter – David Hudgens excluded for the sin of fornication, Thirza Hudgens excluded for the sin of fornication –
Feb 16, [1822] reciev’d A charge against Brewton’s Gull of excessive drinking, profane swearing & dancing, James Mason & James Scott to cite him to next meeting
March 16, [1822] Gull excluded for the above charges –
May 18, [1822] Frances Smithwick receivd by letter from Cedar Spring Church – Samuel Thomas excluded for a violation of our rules in going off without applying for a letter of dismission & also absconding in debt
June 15th [1822] Mary Arnold dismiss’d by letter – charg’d Sister Bobo’s Adam last meeting for swearing, dancing & adultery, Joel G. Brewton & John Brewton cited him to this meeting, he is excluded – charg’d Middleton Shearbert with the sin of fornication –
July 20th [1822] Frances Gentry dismiss’d by letter – Middleton Sherbut excluded – Milley Whittemore returned her letter
August 17 [1822] elected James Mason & John Brewton delegates to the Association
Sep. 14th [1822] Lucretia Smith dismiss’d by letter
December 14th [1822] James Reynolds dismiss’d by letter – Nancy Hudgens excluded for raising a slanderous report against Elizabeth Stripling, and going off with a man in disorder
Jan 18th 1823. Peter Bragg & Sarah his wife join’d by letter – Naomi Acker dismiss’d by letter
February [1823] Theophilus Moore receiv’d by experience
March [1823] Joseph Johnson charg’d with abusing his family – Brethren James Calvert & Elias Rogers to cite him to next meeting
April 19 [1823] – the case of Brother Johnson laid over
May 17th [1823] Moriah Stone dismiss’d by letter – Brother Johnson gave a satisfactory acknowledgement to the above charge – at the request of Sarah Gentry agreed to send her a recommendation
June 14 [1823] Jack servant of John White charg’d with playing the fiddle and tolerating fiddleing & dancing in his house, Brethren J. Thornton and T. Niton to cite him to meeting.
July 19 [1823] Frances Smithwick dismiss’d by letter. Recd Prescilla servt of Richd Willis by letter – Jack excluded
August 16 [1823] reciv’d Casander Miller by experience – elected John Thornton & John Brewton delegates to the Associan and John Miller in case of failure -- --
Sept. 20 [1823] Harriot Reynolds dismiss’d by letter. Azariah Vice and his wife Jane receiv’d by letter – charg’d James Crow with impurdently saying to N. Gentry that [a] honest Man would act as he had done
October 18 [1823] Jesse Vaughn & Lucinda Vaughn dismiss’d by letter -- James Crow made an acknowledgement satisfactory
Nov. 15 [1823] Sarah Shearbert dismiss’d by letter –
Dec. 20 [1823] appointed Milley Shurley, E. Thornton, N. Brewton, N. Reynolds & Mary Reynolds to examine into and report on a charge against Elizabeth Robuck of having been guilty of fornication and destroying an infant –
1824 January Elizabeth Robuck excluded for the above chareges – Edy Ligon receiv’d by letter from Russle Valley [Baptist] Church
March 20 [1824] Obadiah Vise dismiss’d by letter –
April 17 [1824] Frances Smithwick return’d her letter of dismission – Charges of falsehood against David Crow –
June 19 [1824] David Crow excluded – Sister Nancy Poole join’d by letter from Friendship Church – appointed Brethren James Mason, Ford Mason, Isaac Crow, John Brewton, T. Scott, H. White & Elias Rogers a committee to look into a report against James Crow & report at next meeting – appointed E. Rogers to cite Sealy White a woman of color to attend our next meeting to answer to reports of falsehood against her.
UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH MINUTES
Spartanburg County, S. C.
July 17, [1824] from looking into the case above committee charging James Crow with giting [a] horse into his possession from Jonathan Crow in an improper manner in order to secure a debt to himself and denying things that was proven respecting the manner of his geting the horse, the charg’s concur’d in the Church. Sealy [White] excluded; Isaac Crow charg’d with the sin of fornication; J. Thornton and T. Niton to cite him – Joseph Johnson charged with excessive drinking & fighting; J. Calvert & H. White to cite him to meeting; Edy Ligon dismiss’d by letter
August 14, [1824] James Crow excluded for the above charges. Isaac Crow excluded for the above charge. James Mullinax dismiss’d by letter, the case of Joseph Johnson laid over, elected James Mason and John Brewton delegates to the Association; Tolliver Scott in case of failure –
Sept. 18, [1824] Joseph Johnson excluded –
Dec. 18, [1824] Milley Whittemore dismiss’d by letter –
1825 Feb. Elizabeth (Salmon) Stripling dismiss’d by letter. Elias Rogers charg’d with rioting and proposing to fight; H. White & James Calvert to cite him to answer to it at next meeting.
May 14, [1825] Elias Rogers making a satisfactory acknowledgement is restor’d –
June 18, [1825] receiv’d Cynthia Ward by letter from Friendship Church – appointed Brethren James Mason junr., John Brewton, Jas. Mason senr & Richard Willis to join a committee from Bethel Church to labour in a difficulty between Jonathan Crow & Nathl Gentry –
July 16, [1825] Willis’ Tom charg’d with the sin of adultery; R. Willis to cite him to next meeting –
August [1825] the case of Tom laid over to next meeting. Elected T. Scott & John Brewton delegates to the Association, John Thornton in case of failure –
Sep. 17, [1825] Beersheba Barnett dimiss’d by letter. Tom excluded.
Nov. 19, [1825] Henry White & wife Elenor didmiss’d by letter –
1826 Jan. Martha Crow dismiss’d by letter also Rogers’ Dick –
March 18, [1826] Casander Gentry excluded for refusing to pay a debt, charges of falsehood & living under various reports of indiscreet conduct without endeavouring to confute them – a grief laid in by John Thornton against Nathaniel Gentry for saying that he had a ticket to trade with Ralph Smith’s Negro and would not make it manifiest and using insulting language to the labourers in that case; James Mason & John Brewton to cite him to next meeting –
May 20, [1826] Nathaniel Gentry neglecting to attend meeting was excluded; Sarah McDaniel charg’d with the sin of fornication; Mary Robuck & Elizabeth Barnett to cite her to meeting –
June 17, [1826] Sarah McDaniel excluded, Elizabeth Stripling not giving up her letter to another Church which she recd from us and joining in dancing is excluded
[June 17,] 1826 – Richard Gentry charg’d with imprudently saying that Elizabeth Fowler had sworn falsely he acknowledg’d he has said more than he ought and was sorry for it –
July 15, [1826] made choice of Elder James Rainwater for a supply --
August 19, [1826] Frances Smithwick dismiss’d by letter – Absolam Wright excluded for running off a negro not his own, Elected John Thornton & John Brewton delegates to the Association.
Sepr 16 [1826] Sarah Ragan join’d by experience, Ann, William & Frances Corder with Peter Bragg and Sarah his wife dismiss’s by letter. Receiv’d Elder James Rainwater a Pastoral supply
October 14, [1826] John Thornton, Elizabeth his wife & James Corder dismiss’d by letter – Elizabeth Fowler charg’d with going out of the counsel of the Church in going to law with Richd Gentry (a Brother), John Brewton & James Mason to cite her to next meeting --
Nov 18, [1826] Elizabeth Fowler excluded –
Dec 16, [1826] Aily Marler recd by experience – Mary Kelley receiv’d By letter from Forkshoal Church. Rhoda Lawrence dismiss’d by letter –
1827 Feb. 17. appointed Brethren T. Scott, Jas. Mason & John Brewton to act discretionally in a difficulty between Milley Shurley & Richard Gentry and report to next meeting -- Mary Gentry excluded for saying she wish’d the Devil had George Floyd and indulging in hard spirit against Members of the Church [and] refusing labours for a reconciliation –
June 16, [1827] Sarah Stephens, Nancy Marler & Ligon’s Patty rec’d by experience, the case of Sister Shurley & Richard Gentry continued
July 14, [1827] the Brethren appointed to act in the difficulty between Richard Gentry & Milly Shurley report it amicably settled
August 18, [1827] Toliver Scott & John Brewton elected delegates to the Association. Jas Mason in case of failure.
Sep. 15, [1827] Brother Tolliver Scott ordain’d Deacon by Elders Thomas Greer, Nathan Langston & James Rainwaters –
October, [1827] Ford Mason & William Mason to cite Thos Niton to attend our next meeting to ansr to a report against him of excessive drinking at Nesbett’s store –
Nov. 17, [1827] Wm Skinner’s servant Betsy join’d by experience, the case of Thomas Niton laid over to next meeting. Prescilla servant of R. Willis charg’d of being overcome by passion and using ill language, Tolliver Scott & Thophelus Moore to labour with and cite her to meeting
Dec. 15th [1827] Willis Robuck, Nancy Stephens & Durcilla Durham dismiss’d by letter – Thomas Niton excluded – the case of Prescilla defer’d at her request
1928 Jan 19th Prescilla excluded, Nancy Tillison excluded for the sin of fornication and going off in disorder.
Feb 16th [1828] Allen Stone & Moriah his wife join’d by letter from Cedarshoal Chruch
May, [1828] Ailey Marler dismiss’d by letter.
July, [1828] Jeremiah Robuck charg’d with the sin of fornication, James Mason and Tolliver Scott to labour with him and cite him to attend to answer.
August 16, [1828] Jeremiah Robuck excluded we agree to petition the Bethel Association for a dismission to join the Reedy river Association [the latter being] more convenient. Brethern John Brewton & Tolliver Scott elected delegates to the Association, James Thornton join’d by experience from cedarshoal [Church].
Sep. 20, [1828] Lucinda Atkins dismiss’d by letter, Jesse Ragan join’d by letter from Cedarshoal [Baptist Church].
October, [1828] Willis Otts dismiss’d by letter --
1829 Jany – Mary Brewton, Mary Brewton {sic}, Mary Otts & Esther servant of William Otts join’d by experience –
Feb. 14th [1829] Sarah Mason join’d by experience –
August, [1829] Hannah Servant of J.B. Leatherwood dismiss’s by letter – Tolliver Scott, James Mason, & John Brewton Elected to represent us in the Reedy River Association. Jas Mason junr in case of failure
Oct. 17, [1829] Winney servant of Peter Bragg dismiss’s by letter --
Dec. 19, [1829] Ford Mason & Cynthia Brice dismiss’s by letter, Isaac servant of P. Brewton charg’d with stealing and deviating from [the] truth; Brother James Mason & Nimrod Scott to cite him to meeting.
[1830] March 20 Sarah Stone & Susannah Stone dismiss’s by letter –
June, [1830] Hannah servant of Wm Skinner join’d by letter –
July 17, [1830] Esther Ligon & servant Patty dismiss’d by letter, elected Tolliver Scott & John Brewton delegates to the Association. Jas Mason of failure.
Aug. 14th [1830] we being inform’s that Patience Elder has been deliver’d of a base [born] child appoint James Calvert & wife & Sarah Rogers to cite her to next meeing --
September 18, [1830] Patience Elder excluded. Delilah Otts, Mary Otts and Esther servant of William Otts dismiss’d by letter.
Nov 20th [1830] Willis B. Otts excluded for fiddling and dancing & using profane language, charges prefer’d by New Bethel Church [in] Lowndes, Alaba.
Dec 18, [1830] Brethren Aza Vice, & Elias Rogers, to labor in a difficulty between Jesse Ragan & wife & report [at] next meeting –
1831 Jan 15th , by reason of inclement weather but few members attended Agreed on that account to lay over the case of J. Ragan & wife – reciev’d a charge against Phil servant of R. Willis, of rioting Brother T. Scott guilty of dishonesty in receiving part of a beef from Joseph Willis –
Feb 19, [1831] Sarah Barnett, Elizabeth Barnett, Allen Stone, and Moriah his wife dismiss’s by letter; the case of Phil laid over at the request of his master and himself – Jesse Hindman excluded for taking ardent spirits to freely and fighting at the ordinaries election in August and justifying his act of fighting. Price Skinner and Wm Mason to cite Betty servant of J. Bragg to attend and answer to reports against her of dancing and using profane language – Aza’ Vise & Elias Rogers to cite Jesse Ragan to attend and account for reports against him of intoxication – chose Jas Rianwater to continue our supply –
March 19, [1831] Brother James Calvert and his wife Jane, dismiss’d to join Friendship Church; the case of Phil laid over. Betty servant of J. Bragg made an acknowledgement.
April, [1831] Hannah servant of Wm Skinner dismiss’d; the case Phil again laid over –
May 14, [1831] the case of Phil laid over from request sent by his master.
June 18, [1831] the case of Phil laid over, the church being equally divided –
July 16, [1831] Phil excluded, Joel G. Brewton, Tolliver Scott & John Brewton elected delegates to the Association, Elias Rogers in case of failure –
August 20, [1831] Simon servant of R. Alexander restor’d to fellowship --
Sep 17, [1831] Nancy Moore join’d by letter from Friendship Church –
Nov 19, [1831] Willey Ragan join’d by experience –
[1832] Jan. 21 James Rainwaters made choice to continue to supply –
Feb 18, [1832] Price Skinner dismiss’d to join [a] more convenient [church] –
March 17, [1832] dismiss’s Cynthia Woodruff, Elizabeth Elder, and Abigail Smith, to join Philadelphia Church –
April 14, [1832] John Vise receiv’d by experience, 15th Nancy Thomas rec’d by experience.
May 19, [1832] Rebekah McDaniel, William West, Mary West, Washington Chumley, Milley Fowler and Mansel King, receiv’d by experience, Ann Johnson dismiss’s bu letter –
June 16, [1832] Davis Patton, Rachel Hatchett, Thomas Hatchett, Lydia Gentry, Isaiah Kelley, Mary Gentry, Cynthia Strange, Elizabeth King, Jemima Fowler, Mary B. Dean, Rosanna W. Patton, David Floyd, John Floyd, James S. Mason, Rhoda servant of John Dean, Sook, Ruth & Massey servants of Philip Brewton, join’d by experience -- Mary Gentry & William Gennings restor’d – Wm Gennings dismiss’s by letter –
July 13, [1832] rec’d by experience Stephen servant of John C. Crow, Parker Salmon, and Laban Moore –
[July] 14, [1832] Mary Floyd, Elizabeth Lanham, Catharine Niton, Sarah Sea, Leslie Gray, Judy Kelley, Margaret Floyd, Nancy Pearson, Mahala Floyd, John Hatchett, Lowrey Lanford, James Bragg, Nancy Bragg, Elizabeth Edwards, Robt Miller, Meredy Vise, Mary Vise, Jas. A. Strange, Lucy Mattocks, Jorial Barnett, Wm Pearson, Jerry servant of Robt Otts, George servant of Paul Castleberry, Lycy servant of Peter Hamilton, Louisa Leatherwood dismiss’d, Elias Rogers, Tolliver Scott & John Brewton chosen delegates to the Association.
[July] 16th [1832] John C. Crow recd by experience –
[July] 28th [1832] Azariah Vise tolerated to exhort & pray in the bounds of the church. Elias Rogers licens’d to preach the Gospel.
August 18th [1832] Lanham’s George, Alexander’s Jane, Elizabeth King, & Margaret Miller, recd by experience, Mary Hamilton restor’d –
[August] 19, 1832 Sarah Hatchet, & Johnson’s Carline recd by experience –
Sept 10th [1832] Wright’s Nelson, Crow’s Patsey, Jane Wright, White’s Phebe, Otts’ Jupiter and Susannah Waddel received by experience. David Patton and Emily his wife dismissd by letter
[Sept] 11th [1832] Zechariah Salmon, Mary Hatchet, Hannah Benjamin, Jane Miller’s Moses, J.Crook’s Allen & Rachel, P. Brewton’s Reuben, Hamilton’s Joseph, Leatherwood’s Abenago and John Scott received by experience, Elizabeth Salmon restored to fellowship
Sept 29th [1832] J.M. Lanham received by experience --
Oct. 2nd [1832] Judy Salmon received by experience –
Nov. 17th [1832] Margaret Scott received by letter from Friendship – Crook’s Esther, Brewton’s Betty, Rogers’s Dick, and Mary Crow received by experience –
[Nov] 18th [1832] Ira Waldrop, L. Hill’s Moses, and Mahala Brewton received by experience, Ira Waldrop dismiss’d by letter.
Dec 15th [1832] Rebecca Billings, Young’s Gloucester, Brewton’s Nancy & Bob joined by experience, Elias Rogers set apart for ordination at our next meeting to the ministry –
1833 Jan. 18th, Elders Langston, Landrum, Rhodes & J. Rainwaters formed the Presbytery for ordination –
[Jan.] 19 [1833] rec’d Mason’s Cyntha & Eliza, & Nesbet’s Harriot by experience –
[Jan] 20 [1833] Z. Posey’s Tom, J. Dean’s Cassander rec’d by experience –
Feb. 16 [1833] Elizabeth Underwood & Rush’s Silvy dismiss’d –
March 16 [1833] Cynthia Brice & Druscilla Autery recd by letter, Washington Enlow charg’d with rioting James Mason to enquire & report –
April 20, [1833] W. Enlow made an acknowledgement satisfactory, N.W. Patton dismiss’d, Wm Salmon & Lucy servant of Crook recd by experience –
May 18, [1833] Elizabeth Niton and Catharine Niton dismiss’d –
July 20, [1833] Mary Scott recd by experience – Hannah Waddell & Patsy Reynolds rec’d by letter – Joseph Johnson restor’d to fellowship – E. Rogers, Tol. Scott & J. Brewton chosen delegates to the Assn
July 21 [1833] Thos Woodruff & Catharine Gentry rec’d by experience, Leslie Gray & Rebecca his wife dismiss’d –
August 21, [1833] Jas G. Johnson, Bartholemew G. Johnson, & Elizabeth Johnson rec’d by experience, Frances Posey dismiss’d by letter –
Sep 13, [1833] Ann Johnson & Saml Johnson join’d by letter, Joseph Johnson, his wife Ann & son Samuel & servant Charline dismiss’d
Oct. 20, [1833] John Waddell rec’d by letter from Greenpond Church; at June meeting appointed J.C. Crow & D. Floyd to request Azerariah Vise to attend meeting and account for neglecting Church meeting; July he attended and said he was waiting to be called to account by the Church; he said he could not fellowship the Church on account of their tolerating members to take interest on money, and to take a larger sum for an article by reason of the scarcity, laid over by his consent; August he did not attend, J.C. Crow to inform him the Church was waiting on his, Sep – after lengthy discussion again laid over. October all hopes of reconciliation between A. Vise and the Church having fled he was excluded – Jemima Waddell join’d by experience. Patsey former servant of J. Crow excluded for impudence to her mistress and disobedience to he master & threats against Nancy Moore -- Brethren T. Scott & P. Salmon to cite Jas A. Strange for neglecting church meetings –
Nov. [1833] Mary Waters dismiss’d by letter, the case of J.A. Strange layd over he spoke of coming but fail’d; Stephen former servant of J.C. Crow excluded for disobedience to his Master and falsehood saying that his master had whipp’d him but he did not know what for having been previously told by his master; Dec [1833] by excessive rain no meeting
1834 Jan 18, 1834, the case of Jas. A. Strange laid over –
Feb [1834] E. Kelly & John Floyd to cite W. Enlow to attend next meeting to answer to a charge against him of fighting –
March [1834] Jas. A. Strange excluded –
April, [1834] Sarah Johnson & Elisha Waddel rec’d by experience, Dianna Scott by letter from Friendship Church; W. Enlow excluded.
May 17, [1834] Saml Jones join’d by letter from Cedar Shoal Church – brother James Scott charg’d with the excessive use of strong drink, brethren B.G. Johnson, J.C. Crow & John Brewton to labour with and request his attendance next meeting –
June 14, [1834] James Scott excluded –
July 19, [1834] – Elenor Dean join’d by letter from Friendship Church, T. Scott & T. Moore to cite Cyntha Strange to account for neglecting to attend Church meetings – Elias Rogers, Tol. Scott and John Brewton Elected delegates to the Assocn
August 22, [1834] Joe servant of Peter Hamilton charg’d of living in adultery; James Moore & Joseph Floyd to cite him to next meeting –
Sep 18, [1834] Mary Reynolds, Patsey Reynolds, Cyntha Strange, John C. Crow & Mary his wife, Laban Moore, Reynold’s Cloe, and James Crook’s George dismiss’d by letter, Joe servant of P. Hamilton excluded for the above charges –
October 16, [1834] William Salmon dismiss’d by letter – Jupiter & Moriah servants of John Otts charg’d with stealing and falsehood failing to give satisfaction are both excluded
Nov. 15, [1834] John Robuck, John Wadel & wife Hannah, Susannah Waddel, B.G. Johnson & wife Elizabeth, James G. Johnson and wife Sarah, Elisha Waddel and his wife Jemima dismiss’s to go west –
Dec 20, [1834] Sarah Johnson dismiss’d by letter –
1835, Jan. 17, Ocina Hembree dismiss’d by letter –
Feb. 15, [1835] the following persons return’d their letters of dismission, Susannah Morgan, John and Hannah Waddel, Elisha & Jemima Waddel, James G. & Sarah Johnson, B.G. & Elizabeth Johnson -- reciev’d a charge against Nancy Carlisle prefer’s by Mary Rogers of Friendship Church of railing false accusation with a threat to strike, Jorial Barnett and David Floyd to cite her to attend next meeting.
March 14, [1835] Sister Carlisle fail’d to attend from indisposition the case laid over, charges preferd against John Robuck by James Mason junr of having fail’d to comply with his promise to discharge an execution which sd Mason held against him. & and to discharge a note in favour of John Mason which he had promis’d to do before he left the country – and a failure in a promise to E. Rogers to pay a debt to Jas Anderson; the clerk to write to Robuck requesting a reply to the charges –
April 15, [1835] at a call’d meeting took up the case of Sister Carlisle the charges were authenticated she was excluded at her request
[April] 17, [1835] Eliza servant of Jane Mason charg’d of living in adultery; Wm Mason to cite her to next meeting –
May 16, [1835] Eliza refusing to hear the Church was excluded –
June 20, [1835] Patrick Hoy join’d by experience; Nancy Dean by letter, Sarah Crosley dismiss’d by letter – T. Scott & Theophelus Moore to look into accusation against Cyntha Strange and report next meeting with citing her to attend –
July 18, [1835] Gincy Lanford dismiss’d by letter –
August 16, [1835] Polly servant of E. Rogers joined by experience – Cyntha Strange charg’d with inconstancy to her husband her not attending to the church nor denying the charge was excluded –
Sep. 19, [1935] Drury Pullaem dismiss’d by letter –
[Dec] 19, [1835] Samuel Crow join’d by letter from Greenpond Church –
1836 Jan. James G. Johnson and Sarah his wife dismiss’d –
Feb 20, [1836] Wm Pearson join’d by letter from Cedargrove Church –
April 16, [1836] Zechariah Leatherwood & Nancy his wife join’d by letter from Bethel Church – Thos Woodruff dismiss’d – Tom servant of Z. Posey charg’d with telling lies drunkenness and profane swearing; Brother P. Hoy, Z. Salmon to cite him to account at next meeting –
May 14, [1836] Levina servant of Robt Otts join’d by letter from Bethelehem – the case against Tom laid over to next meeting
June 18, [1836] Sarah Pearson join’d by experience – the case of Tom continued by request from his master –
July 16, [1836] Tom excluded for telling lies & profane swearing that of drunkenness not authenticated –
Oct. 15, [1836] Saml Floyd & Sarah his wife join’d by letter from Bethel; Lydia Gentry charg’d with the sin of fornication; sisters N. Reynolds & Sarah Floyd to cite her to attend next meeting –
Nov. 20, [1836] Lydia Gentry excluded – Sarah servant of Manly Ford having obtain’d a letter of dismission in the year 1819 was not given up her letter to a Church, also prov’d guilty of telling lies and stealing by testimony of her master was excluded –
Dec 17, [1836] George Crossly join’d by letter from Friendship Church --
1837, Jan 14, Meredy Vise & Mary his wife dismiss’d by letter--
Feb. 18, [1837] John Vise dismiss’d by letter--
March 18, [1837] Wm Wofford join’d by letter from Cedar shoal Church—
April 15, [1837] Wiley Dean charg’d with an attempt to seduce Frances Page member of Antioch Church, and also a similar attempt on Mary Wofford member of Friendship Church, the said sisters having testified the same to members of our Church here is excluded
May 20, [1837] Brethren Smith & Grisham attended with us--
[May] 21, [1837] Edward Willis and Judy servant of Robt Otts joined by experience
[May] 22, [1837] Narcissa Nisbett joined by experience--
June 17, [1837] Ann Grist join’d by experience Brethren Wm Pearson & John Scott to cite Castleberrys George to attend next meeting to answer charges of stealing and falsehood.--
July 15, [1837] Elizabeth Hoy, Moriah Ann Wilmot, Josiah Hatchett & Nancy Nancy(sic.) Lanham join’d by experience-- the case of George laid over to next meeting-- Brethren T. Scott & Thos Hatchett to cite Parker Salmon to attend next meeting to anr to charges of intemperance--
August 10, [1837] Melissa Scott join’d by experience--
[August] 11, [1837] Spencer Crow & Mary his wife join’d by experience--
[August] 19, [1837] the case of P. Salmon laid over, T. Moore to inform him-- Brethren Hoy & B. G. Johnson to cite Wm West to answer at next meeting for neglecting Church meeting--
[August] 30, [1837] Mary Littlefield, Elizabeth Dorrel, Thonton McDowl [or McDaniel] Sarah Crow, Elizabeth Leatherwood join’d by experience--
[August] 31, [1837] John C. Dorrel & Sarah Alexander rec’d by experience--
Sep. 1, [1837] Elizabeth Kelly, Susan Caroline Robuck, Elizabeth Mahan and Wm Littlefield join’d by experience--
[Sept.] 16[, 1837] Robert Rogers & his wife Mary join’d by letter from Friendship [Baptist Church] Mary Crow rec’d by letter from Bethel Church, dismiss’d Ann Dean & Elenor Dean, reciev’d by experience Ann Crim Mary Willis, Sarah Floyd, Spencer Scott, & Mariah servant of Nathl Gentry, the case of Wm West continued Castleberrys George acknowledgement reciev’d Parker Salmon excluded--
[Sept.] 17, [1837] Ralph Wright reciev’d by experience--
[Sept.] 19, [1837] reciev’d by experience Thomas Elwood Alexander Thomas, James Bennett & Eliza Mason--
[Sept.] 20, [1837] reciev’d Elizabeth Ingram by experience--
[Sept.] 29, [1837] reciev’d by experience Wm Scott, Emily Scott, Absalom Scott, John Pearson, Josiah Kelly, Sarah Floyd, & Jesse Reynolds--
Oct. 14, [1837] reciev’d by experience Harvey Ward, John S. Rogers, Wm Willis, Frances Pearson, & Enoch Floyd, by letter Sarah Ward from head of Tyger [River] Church, Thomas Niton restor’d, the case of Wm West laid over at his request, dismiss’d Spencer Crow and Mary his wife & Minerva Wright--
[Oct.] 26, [1837] Thomas Wright, & Miles Scott join’d [by] experience--
[Oct.] 30[, 1837] James C. Wood, Elizabeth H. Wood, Susan Edwards, & Nancy Littlefie[l]d join’d by experience--
Nov. 18, [1837] the case of William West laid over--
December, [1837] Mary Rogers join’d by experience. Wm West excluded for making too free use of ardent spirits-- Thomas Wright dismiss’d by letter--
[Dec.] 16, [1837] Sisters Nancy Bragg & Margaret Scott to cite Hannah Benjamin to attend to answer to a charge of the sin of fornication--
1838 Jan. 20, 1838 recieved by experience Eli Fowler & Newton Ward-- by letter from Bethl Simpson Drummond & Malinda his wife, by letter from Philadelphia [Baptist Church, Pauline, S. C.] Elizabeth Fowler, dismiss’d Esther servant [of] Jesse Crook-- Hannah Benjamin sent a request for the Church to lay over her case until next meeting which was agreed to--
Feb. 17, [1838] Patience Hayes reciev’d by letter from friendship [Baptist Church] Lowry Lanford & Milley his wife dismiss’d by letter, Hannah Benjamin excluded
March 17, [1838] Elizabeth Ward & Elizabeth Rogers join’d by experience, having reciev’d a letter from Tommy Thomas asking to be excluded-- agreed to send a committee Viz the deacons with P. Hoy S. Drummond Robt Rogers & Wm Masan to look into the cause of his difficulties and use labours between him & member or members for a reconcliation(sic.)
April 14, [1838] Benjamin Robuck restor’d-- we are unanimous in setting Simpson Drummond forward to ordination to the ministry, made choice of Wm Mason & Patrick Hoy for deacons the ordination to take place at [the] June meeting-- the case of T Thomas laid over to next meeting. Brethren James Mason & P. Hoy to inform him that himself and opponent is advis’d to choose any helps they may think proper for a reconciliation--
May 19, [1838] reciev’d by experience Dorcas Meadows, John Newman, Catharine Mason, Cassander Hindman, & Robt Alexanders Simpson, T. Thomas excluded for slighting the counsel of the Church and refusing to use Gospel labours to settle his difficulties, Jesse Ragan inform’d the Church that he had us’d strong drink to excess and failing to make an acknowledgement satisfactory the case was laid over to July meeting when he is to be heard if he attends--
June 15, 1838 the presbyterry attending at the ordination of S. Drummond and Deacons, E. Rogers, J. C. Green J. Rainwaters, H. Garrett G. Woodruff W. Drummond & R. Woodruff
[June] 16, [1838] John Thomas, Nancy Wood, Jane Beason, & Robt Alexanders Leah join’d by experience, July 14[, 1838] Jesse Ragans acknowledgement rec’d
August 18, [1838] Lucy servant of Gideon Herald [Harrelson?] join’d by experience. Dorcas Meadows dismiss’d. charg’d Ralph Wright with violating our rules by moving without applying for a letter & going privately to elude the payment of debts the case laid over until next summer by request sent from him by Ben Robuck appointed a committee to attend to a difficulty between Jesse Ragan & his wife, define charges to report [to] next meeting viz J west E. Rogers S. Drummond R. Rogers, T. Scott J. Mason & J. Brewton
Sep 15, [1838] Mary West dismiss’d, the committee reported that they found a general disagreement between J. Ragan and his wife with a lack of confidence on both sides they were both excluded-- agreed to petition the Tyger river Association to refer the eleventh article of her last years minutes to the churches for their approval or disapprobation-- S. Drummond, Elias Rogers, Jas Mason, Wm Mason & John Brewton chosen delegates to the Association T. Scott in case of failure
[Sept.] 26, [1838] Dorcas Meadows inform’d the Church that her letter was lost but she desir’d her membership to continue with us
Nov. 17, [1838] James Thornton & his wife Jane, Margaret Miller, Robt. Miller, Josiah Kelley & Harvey Ward dismiss’d by letter
Dec. 15, [1838] Elizabeth H Wood, Nancy Leatherwood, Mary Crow, & Elizabeth Leatherwood dismiss’d-- charg’d Thos Elwood with making too free use of strong drink J. G. Brewton & John Brewton to cite him to answer to it at next meeting, Zachariah Leatherwood excluded for moving privately to defraud creditors
1839 Jan. 19, Thos Gwin & Frances his wife join’d by letter from warrior creek Church, dismiss’d Mary B Walker, Thos Elwood failing to attend to ans to the above charge was excluded,
July 20, [1839] Elizabeth Barnett return’d her letter of dismission--
August 17, [1839] Jas Bragg & Ewd Willis to cite Rebekah Billings to attend and account for negneting(sic.) [neglecting?] meeting-- S. Drummond Wm Mason J. Brewton & E. Rogers delegates [to the association.]
Sep 14, [1839] Dicy servant of Adam Cates join’d by experience-- the Clerk to write to Mary Clark enquiring into the conduct of Betty servant of John Clark-- Isaiah Kelly to inform Rebeckah Billings that the Church waits with her until next meeting-- Wm Mason & John Dorrel to tell Elizabeth Ingram we are inform’d that she has attach’d herself to another denomination and request her to attend & account for it--
October 19, [1839] & wi B. G. Johnson & wife, Elizabeth Kelly & Judy Kelly dismiss’d-- Elizabeth Ingram says she has join’d another Church & refused to attend and was excluded-- Rebeckah Billings gave a reasonble excuse for nonattendance
Nov 6, [1839] at a call’d meeting John Waddel and wife, Elisha Waddel & wife & Susan Morgan was dismiss’d-- Dorcas Meadows dismiss’d by letter-- Wm. Wofford to cite Glaucester (servt. of Esq Young) to answer to a charge of fighting
1840 Jan. 18, the case of Glaucester continued, Wm Wofford to tell him-- Wm. Littlefield chargd with going to law with a brother, viz, J. Cooper Jas Bragg & E. Willis to cite him to next meeting, T. Scott & J. Floyd to cite Joseph Floyd to attend and answer for sueing Brother James Leatherwood-- Jerry servant of R. Otts excluded for telling lies & being principal or accessory to stealing money--
Feb, 15, [1840] Wm. Wofford to inform Glaucester his case laid over-- the charge against W. Littlefield laid over at the request of J. Cooper-- Joseph Floyd excluded for the above charge & objecting to further labours-- Jas Bennett to request Saml Crow to attend and anse to a refusal to pay a debt to Robt Rogers-- Ralph Wright accus’d of profane swearing, dancing and holding stakes for horse racing Brother Tolliver Scott to cite him to next meeting--
March 14, [1840] John & Hannah Waddel return’d their letters of dsimission-- Nancy Carlisle from a written acknowledgement is restor’d to fellowship and dismiss’d by letter-- Betty servant of John Clark Charleston dismiss’d by letter-- J. Deans Cassander dismiss’d Glaucester excus’d for fighting-- the Wm. Littlefields [case] continued the case of Rogers & crow laid over Jas Bennett Jas Mason and John Brewton to look into the complaint-- Ralph Wright excluded T. Niton accus’d of Excessive drinking & profane swearing James Bennett and William Wofford to cite him to answer,
April 1, [1840] Littlefields case continued-- Rogers & Crow settled-- T. Niton made an acknowledgement satisfactory--
April 16, [1840] Littlefields made an acknowledgement satisfactory--
Jun[e] 20, [1840] Esther servant of Jorial Barnett join’d by letter from cedar spring Church-- Dismiss’d P. Hoy and wife Elizabeth, Margaret Ann Crim, E Rogers and wife Sarah & daughters Elizabeth, & Mary, John Waddel & wife Hannah, Josiah Hatchett & wife Mary, and John Hatchett to form a Church
July 18, [1840] Wm Wrights Nelson & Marhala Hamilton dismiss’d John B. Page & his wife Frances join’d by letter from Antioch
August 15, [1840] dismiss’d George Crossly & wife Mary, Patsey Edwards and Elizabeth Salmon-- reciev’d by letter John Lanford and his wife Ruth & daughter Jane, S. Drummond Wm Mason John Brewton & T. Scott elected delegates to the Association
Sep[.] 19 [, 1840] Jas M Lanham & Sarah Miller dismiss’d P. Salmon restor’d & dismiss’d
Nov[.] 14, [1840] John C. Dorrel & wife Elizabeth & Joel G. Brewton dismiss’d by letter
Dec. 19 [1840] Wm Page & his wife Ann join’d by letter from Antioch Church
1841 Feb. 21. Jemima Kings Leah charg’d with unchastity when cited said she had rather be excluded than attend & was excluded, Robert Rogers John Brewton & Tolliver Scott appointed to meet a committee of Cedar shoal Church to enquire into a difficulty between Peter Bragg and Wm Littlefield and report to the Church
March 20, [1841] Susan Morgan return’d her letter of dismission-- Jas Mason John Brewton Jorial Barnett Wm Mason Jas Bennett John Pearson Benjamin Robuck appointed to attend to a difficulty between John Scott & Jas Bragg & report next meeting-- Jas Bennett to cite Thos Niton to attend and answer the charges of intoxication & profane swearing--
April 17, [1841] T. Niton made an acknowledgement which was accepted-- Jas Bragg charg’d with refusing the committeee agreeable to the appointment of the Church-- John Pearson & Thos Gwin to cite him to ansr to it at next meeting--
May 15, [1841] Jas Bragg attended and said he was willing to give up the case to the action of the Church between himself & Scott, she was unanimous in agreeing to appoint another committe of nine members a majority to be a quorum their decision to be final & recorded as the action of the Church-- J. Brewton R. Rogers, J. Mason, J. Barnett, J. Lanford, J. Bennett, S. Crow, B. Robuck, & J. Pearson appointed the committee-- charges against Jas Bragg by committee--1st he had refus’d to comply with his agreement to take part of the land at valuation bid off by John Scott of the estate of John Leatherwood decd 2nd in not complying with his agreement with Scott to give up all their papers with respect to a disputed line in to the hands of a surveyor to make a line which should be final 3rd having a dividing fence thrown down allowing his stock stock(sic.) to take the gleaning of Scots cotton field before he had done picking out
June 19, [1841] James Bragg excluded for the above charges-- elected S. Drummond, J. Brewton, Wm Mason and Tolliver Scott delegates to the Association--
July 17, [1841] Rebecca McDaniel R. Otts Levina & Judy dismiss’d
August 28, [1841] Nancy Bragg dismiss’d by letter--
Oct. 16, [1841] Wm Littlefield having been baffiled in every attempt for an investigation of a slanderous report against him by Peter Bragg before committee or Church, requests leave to have an investigation in Court, granted Jas Bennett to cite T. Niton to attend to answer to a charge of drunkenness and profane swearing--
Nov. 20, [1841] Isaiah Kelly & Mary his wife dismiss’d, T. Niton excluded--
1842 Jan. 15, George Crossly and wife Mary join’d by letter from Mt Pleasant Church, Alexander Thomas dismiss’d by letter-- Elizabeth Lanham sent a request for a letter of dismisson(sic.) there being an objection Wm Mason Nancy Reynolds & Patsey Mason was appointed to confer with her & report
Feb. 19, [1842] Cynthia Brice dismiss’d by letter
[Feb.] 20, [1842] Mary Robuck & Susan C. Robuck dismiss’d by letter
March 19, [1842] Elizabeth Lanham charg’d with & excluded for dissimulation respecting an unfavourable report against her daughter Eliza Lanham--
June 18, [1842] Simpson Drummond Wm Mason & J. Brewton delegates to the assn
July 16, [1842] Wiot a free man of colour join’d by letter from Philadelphia Church Reuben servant of Philip Brewton dismiss’d by letter--
August 20, [1842] resolv’d that the record be read at the close of each conference
Sep. 17, [1842] from a written request from B. Robuck he obtained a letter in fellowsp
Oct. 15. [1842] Crooks Lucy and B[r]ewtons Bob dismiss’d by letter--
Nov. 19. [1842] Nancy servant [of] Jonas Brewton dismiss’d by letter--
Dec. 17, [1842] Dianna Scott dismiss’d-- Jas Bennett & J Barnett to cite William Wofford to attend and answer to a charge against him of fighting-- Jas Mason & John Floyd to cite Geo Crossly to attend & account for a report against him of intoxication at the Election Wiot a free Black excluded for profane swearing with an attempt to fight a white man with a threat to kill-- Edward Willis and John Rogers to cite Rebecca Billings to attend and answer to a report against her of profane swearing-- John Floyd & Jesse Reynolds to cite Mancel King to ans to a charge of repeatedly drinking to excess—
1843 Jan. 14, the case of William Wofford laid over, G. Crossly attended and made an acknowledgement satisfactory, Rebecca Billings was laid over for testimony, Mansel King refusing to attend excluded William Wofford by an acknowledgement was acquitted--
Feb. 18, [1843] the case of R. Billings continued-- Wm Mason & J. Brewton to cite Thos Wright to account for retaining his Church letter
March 18, [1843] Sister Billing[s] case laid over the case of Wright refer to July
April 15, [1843] Nimrod Scott charg’d with and excluded for making too free use of ardent spirits JosCrow & Ja[s.] Barnett to cite E. Floyd to acct for neglecting Church meeting--
May 20, [1843] at the request of Brother Basdale Gwin recd him under the watchcare of the Church-- Rebeckah Billings the case of Enoch Floyd continued to next meeting--
June 17, [1843] Enoch Floyd excluded, Saml Crow & Edward Willis to cite Newton Ward to account for neglecting Church meeting, Simpson Drummond William Mason & John Brewton elected delegates to the Association, T. Scott in case of failar--
July 18, [1843] the case of Thos Wright taken up and that of fidling dancing & that of profane swearing added to the former charge, he was excluded, Wm Pearson & John Thomas to cite N. Gentrys Mariah to [answer] for living in adultery-- August 17, Moriah ex[c]luded-- T. Scott, J. Brewton, & Jas Bennett to attend to a difficulty between Sister Sarah Vise and Mary Rogers--
Sep. 16, [1843] the case of sisters Vise & Rogers laid over for further labours--
October 14, [1843] David Floyd & wife Margaret, John Floyd & wife Sarah & Sooky & Massy servants of P. Brewton dismiss’d by letter-- added to the former committee J. Barnett & Willis T. Hatchett & J. Lanford to labour in the case of sisters Vise & Rogers if they fail of a reconciliation to cite attendance before the Churc[h]-- the committee agree[d] there was grounds of a hurt when Sister Rogers went first to Vise using the language she did to the family 2ndly we think she err’d when she took sisters for a reconciliation as they understood & her language such as deepen[ed] the hurt
Nov. 18, [1843] Mary Rogers failing to attend was excluded-- Robert Rogers by written request wishes his membership to continue with us until some Baptist Church be form’d within reach of his new home in florida-- [His request was] granted-- Wm Scott & J. Brewton to cite George _ly [Crossly] to attend at next meeting to acct for quarreling & attempt[ing] to fight
Dec. 16, [1843] George Crosslys acknowledgement reciev’d
1844__ Lucy Floyd dismiss’d by letter-- 20. Nancy Otts dismiss’d
Oct 16th 1858 Elected appointed Wm B. Scott Clark protem. Dismiss David Aiken & Annie Aiken by letter
Novr 20th 1858. Cauld Waren Drummond for our supply for the year 59. Resolved to Elect a Clearke next conference
December the 18th
1858. Dismissed Washington Lanford & Minilla Lanford his wife by letter
Dismissed Jane Vise by letter
Dismissed Fra[n]cis Mason by letter
agreed to postpone the Election of Clearke until next meeting
January 15th 1859. Dismiss Rebeca Varner by letter ; Elected E.F. Davis Church Clerke.
February 19th 1859. E.F. Davis was ordained a Deacon - this ordination was to have taken place on Monday after the third Lord’s day in September last, but owing to his absence, he being in Philadelphia, was postponed until his return, up to the above date — Brother E.M. Calvert was ordained on Monday after the third Lord’s day in September last (1858)
A letter was received from Isaac M. Crow and Caroline Crow craving a letter of dismissal — postponed for investigation.
February the 20th 1859. Lucy slave belonging to Dr. B. Wofford was received back as a member in the Church &c
March 19th 1859. No business
April 16th 1859 No business — Received Nancy Bass and Louisa Bass by letter.
May 14th 1859 Granted Letters of dismissal to Isaac M. Crow and Caroline Crow
Received Eliza Davis by letter
Elected E.M. Calvert, Wm B. Scott and M. [or J., overwritten] Bennett delegates to the Union Meeting to Convene and meet with Unity Church on the 27 and 28 of this month
Unanimously agreed to petition, that the Association of 1860 meet at Unity Church
June 18th 1859 A charge was made against a slave belonging Booker Bomar who was excluded on the charge of fornication.
Elected Brothers Wm Scott, Ephraim Calvert and E.F. Davis delegates to the Tyger River association to convene on Friday before the third Lord’s day in August next at Antioch Church; Brother Thomas Hatchett was elected as alternate.
Sept [blank ] No Business
Oct 15th 1859 - Received Mary A. Biter by letter
Adopted church Rules as revised by Bro. E.F. Davis
Nov 11th 1859 Dismissed Marinda Aiken by Letter; dismissed M. Crow and Caroline Crow who have transferd their membership to the Newhope Church Georgia, Cass County
Dec. [blank] 1859 Received Sister Elizabeth Ford by Letter
1860 January 15th 1860 Appointed Bros. Hatchett and Bro. Saml Crow, a committee to inquire into certain reports against Bro William Johnson granted letters of dismissal to Bro John Brice and Margrete Brice (his wife)
March 18th 1860 The Committee appointed to Enquire into reports against William Johnson report that he is guilty of unlawfully trading with slaves whereupon William Johnson was excluded from the church
April 11th 1860
Appointed Bros. Saml Crow, W.B. Scott and E.M. Calvert a committee to see and confer with Sister Littlefield for non attendance — Granted a Letter of dismissal to Sister Selena Landford Passed an order directing the Clerk Bro Davis to write the Unity Church [rules?] in the Church Book Also to have said [rules?] recorded in the Clerk’s office of Spartanburg Dist
May 20th 1860
Received William Waddle and his wife Elizabeth Waddle by letter
Appointed Bro Saml Crow to visit Lucy slave of Dr. Wofford on a report that she is guilty of fornication
June 16th 1860
Elected Bros W.B. Scott, E.M. Calvert and T. Hatchett delegates to the Tiger River Association to convene at Bethlehem Church on Friday before the third [Lord’s] day in August next. E.F. Davis elected as alternate — Resolved that the Church Letter by the Clerk, be prepared
July 14th 1860
A Colored Sister belonging to Dr. Wofford charged with the sin of fornication
Resolved that the Clerk prepare the Church letter and hand it over to the delegates
September meeting 1860
Excluded Lucy Slave of Dr. Wofford for the Sin of fornication
Postponed the call of minister until next meeting The meeting to be protracted
Sunday Received Theodore Turner by experience
Monday Preaching (a very wet day)
Tuesday Received Aaron Floyd by experience
Wednesday Preaching (very wet) Received Pinckney Shackleford by experience
Thursday Received Thos W. Davis, by experience (at night)
Received Mary Crow, Martha Thomas and Tom Slave of Toliver Scott
Friday Received N.B. Davis and Lucy Thomas by experience; 11o c Baptism; when Theodore Turner, Aaron Floyd, Pinckney Shackleford, T.W. Davis, Mary Crow, Martha Thomas and Tom (slave) were baptized. The meeting closed very warmly having many ministers
Nov 18th 1860
Received James, a slave belonging to Mrs. Alexander by experince — Received Lucy a slave belonging to WmSkinner by experience — Called Bro Warren Drummond as a supply for the next year (1861) — Approved E.M. Calvert, Jery, Pinckney Pearson, S.H. Crow and WmB. Scott to examine the seats made for the Blacks, and report their value — dismissed J.A. Thomas by letter — Jeny, Slave belonging to Robert Oats, charged with falsehood and harboring runaway negroes, and was for said offence excluded.
January 19th 1861
The Committee on seats for the Blacks report that the said seats are worth Twelve Dollars, report received. On motion it was agreed to erase the record of February the 20th 1860 and also directed the Clerk to make the erasure
March 16th 1861
Agreed that on conference meeting in April be regarded as the time for collecting funds for the support of the Gospel if not done before that time.
Approved Bros Skinner, Scott, Johnson and Calvert to ascertain the families that are destitute of the Bible.
Resolved that Unity Church supply the destitute within her bounds with the Bible.
April the 20th 1861
Appointed Bros Wm Skinner and Samuel Crow a committee to inquire about the reported disorder of Nim a slave belonging to Genl Nesbitt and [blank ] a slave belonging to Madison Lanhum
May 18th 1861
I Nelly Shackleford joined by experience
The Committee on destitution report Six families destitute of the Bible. Bro. Davis was appointed to procure a copy for each family (worth fifty cents)
June 15th 1861
Elected E.F. Davis, Wm B. Scott, E.M. Calvert delegates to the Association; and Aaron Floyd as alternate
Resolved that we absolve this Church from any responsibilities for the association mission, and that this Church accept of the Services of Bro Drummond to act as a church missionary
Resolved to organize a Sunday School under the care of Bro S. Crow and E.F. Davis - the latter to act as Superintendent preside over and direct its general management -
July 20th 1861
Agreed to meet on Wednesday week to repair the grave yard fence and under pin the House Church letter read and accepted.
Agreed to have a protracted meeting, beginning on our usual day of meeting in September
Requested the Delegates and members to ask Helps in the name of the Church
September [blank ] 1861
According to previous arrangement the Church met and continued from to day for 9 days ending on the second Sabbath of the meeting - during which time under the preaching of Bros Drummond, Mayfield and Vaughn, the church was piously stirred up and had and heard glad tidings in the addition to her members of twenty four by experience —
Joined by experience. Jane a slave belonging to Mrs. R. Hobby, Hettie Chesney, John Johnson, [blank] Johnson. Addie Skinner, [blank] Bass, [blank] Bass, Jane Reynolds, S.D. Davis, Lou V. Mason, Samuel Bell, Jefferson Waddle, R.J. Calvert, S.M. Gentry, Robert Thomas, Mary J. Reynolds, Mary Jane Thomas, Emily a Slave belonging to Mrs. Alexander also James Martin belonging to Mrs. Hobby, Rachel & Caroline belonging to John Gentry, Pinckney Thomas
October [blank ] 1861
Excluded Nina belonging to General Nesbit for fornication —
Called Bro. Charles Mayfield to supply the Church for the ensueing year.
November [blank] 1861
Sarah, belonging to Thomas Thomas was received by Experience.
Bro. Mayfield accepts the call
December [blank] 1861
No business
March [blank] 1862
No meeting or business in January & February
Received W.N. Willis, his Wife Sallie M. Willis and daughter Martha A. Willis by letter, dated Dec. 1st 1861.
April [blank] 1862
No business —
May [blank] 1862
No business
June [blank] 1862
Granted a letter of dismissal to Elizabeth T. Cook. Elected Bros. E.F. Davis, Aaron Floyd, E.M. Calvert Delegates to the association and Bro. W.N. Willis alternate
July 19th 1862
Letter to the association read and approved.
The Church agreed to meet on Thursday before the association.
Agreed to hold a protracted meeting commencing on Friday before the 3d Lords day in September. Members & Delegates are requested to invite Ministers in the name of the Church.
Agreed to employ Bro S. Crow to keep the Spring and House in order the Church obligates to pay him for the same. Bro. J.L. Norman was with us in the service of the Lord.
Thursday, August 14th 1862
Had preaching, but no business Except appointing next Wednesday to meet to clean out the Grave Yard and work on the Road.
Thursday, September 18th 1862
By request of President Davis, the Church Convened, to give thanks to almighty God for the late victories of the Confederate Arms over the northern foe.
Friday 19th Preaching
Saturday 20th Preaching — No Business
The meeting protracted until Thursday following
On Tuesday Permelia Mason joined by experience
On Wednesday Parthena Scott joined by experience
during the meeting may [many?] mourners sought an interest in the prayers of the meeting
March 14th 1863
Received Jas. McCarly by letter
Agreed to organize the Sabbath School. 50 persons as Teachers and Schollars Enrolled their names as members of the Sabbath School. Extended an invitation to other denominations to join the Unity Sunday School.
Took up collection to send the Confederate Baptist to different Companies in the Army. The paper to be directed to those immediately in the bounds of Unity Church and sent in the name of the Church. Bro. Davis to act for the Church.
April Meeting [1863]
No Business
May Meeting [1863]
No Business
June 20th 1863
Elected Bros. E.F. Davis, Aaron Floyd, W.B. Scott, E.M. Calvert delegates to the Association and S.H. Crow alternate.
No delegates appointed to attend Union Meeting.
Motion to move the pulpit refered to next meeting
July 18th 1863
Agreed to move the pulpit to the N.E. Side of the House. appointed Tuesday after 2nd Sabbath to meet to move pulpit and clean out grave Yard
Sunday received Nancy Crow by experience and Caroline Crow by experience
Statistics for Association
Baptized 3 }
By Letter 2 } Sunday School
Restored 0 } Teachers 10
Dismissed 0 } Scholars 57
Excluded 0 } Library 1.50
Dead 6 }
Whites 114 }
Blacks 36 }
Total 150 }
Sept 19th 1863
No Conference.
Sept 20th Received a letter from Antioch Church requesting aid in settling difficulty in their church - Whereupon Bros Davis, Pearson and Floyd were appointed to attend and aid in said settlement.
Oct. 17th [1863] no Business
18th Sunday Mary King received by experience
19th Monday
20 Tuesday Received Lizzie Ward by Experience.
21 Wednesday Received Mary King [repeat?] and Jennie E. Mason; also a slave belonging to Madison Lanhum by Experience
21 [22nd ?] Thursday, Received Elizabeth Floyd and [blank ] a slave belonging to Mrs. Hobby by Experience
22 Amandy Gentry, Pinckney Gentry and Nancy Floyd; also [blank ]belonging to P. Alexander
24 Administered the ordinance of Baptism
Nov 14th [1863]
Granted a letter of dismission to Caroline Crow
Called Bro. Charles P. Mayfield to the supply of the church for the ensuing year
December Meeting [1863]
Granted a letter of dismissal to James McCarly.
A motion was made to License Bro E.F. Davis to preach who being absent was postponed until next meeting
January [blank ] 1864
The Church by unanimous consent and vote, Elected that Bro Davis do exercise in public in such maner as he thinks prudent.
The case of Jery a slave belonging to Robert Otts was dropped.
February 1864
No Business
March [1864]
No Business
April [1864]
No Business
May [1864]
June 1864
Agreed to hear the statements of Jery, belonging to Robert Oatts in reference to his excommunication
Elected Bros Davis, Floyd, Scott and Calvert delegates to the Association.
Sunday, Heard the Statement of Jerry, as above stated.
July 1864
No business except the adoption of Church letter to the Association
August 19th 1864
The Clerk being absent W.H. Willis was appointed ProTem
The case of Jerry a slave belonging to Robert Otts was laid over.
There were unfavorable reports of Nelly Shackleford about which a committee consisting of the Deacons of the Church and B.G. Johnson, T.H. Crow and D.B. King were appointed to confer with her and report on next conference meeting — The Deacons were directed to confer with delinquent members and request them to attend meetings
August 27th 1864
Protracted meeting commenced according to former appointment
Services conducted by Brethren White & Davis
Sunday Prayer meeting in the morning; forenoon service by Bro Hillard; afternoon by Bro Lee closed by prayer for mourners.
Monday Services by Bro Drummond in the forenoon and afternoon by bros White & Rampley
Tuesday. Prayer meeting at night by bro Mayfield and services by bro. Robertson in forenoon, and by bro Johnson in the afternoon. Restored William West to fellowship in the church and granted him a letter of dismissal; closed by prayer for mourners, many having presented themselves
Services at night by bro Mayfield
Wednesday. Prayer meeting and services bro Drummond in the forenoon and prayer for mourners; Services in the afternoon by bro. Johnson and the door of the church opened received Mary Wilder by experience.
Thursday. Prayer meeting Services by bro Mayfield
Received Nancy Floyd by experience
Friday Prayer meeting and services by bro Johnson — Prayer with mourners after which the meeting adjourned.
Sept 17th 1864
The Clerk being absent Bro Willis was appointed pro tem.
Received Sallie A. Scott by experience
The case of Jery dismissed. The Committee on the case of Nelly Shackleford report her guilty of taking that which did not belong to her, and also of falsehood, upon which she was excluded — The Deacons are to Continue to visit delinquent members.
October (Meeting) 1864
Received Elias R. Johnson by letter from Friendship Church.
Elected Bro. C.P. Mayfield to supply the Church for the ensuing year.
Resolved to read proceedings of conference before adjournment.
Nov. 1864 No Conference
Dec. 16th 1864
No Business
January 14th 1864
At the request of Bro. E.F. Davis Church Clerk W.H. Willis was elected Church Clerk
February 18th 1865
Several pages in this section are impossible or difficult to read — need to see if the book is still available ********************************************************
H.M. Willis Clk.
It was agreed that statistics of this church be ___ ____ that page or pages of the record book ____ special _____ of deaths of any person who fell a victim is to be recorded; also that the deaths
March ____ 1865
[Too dim to read]
April 19th 1865
Adeline Couch was reported to be in disorder upon which bros Willis and Floyd were appointed to Confer with her and cite her to attend the church in regard to the same.
May 20th 1865
The case of Sister Couch was taken up, She being present, a Committee was appointed to confer privately with her, consisting of Bros Davis, Hatchett, Floyd, Johnson and Lanford. In Conference, she Sister Couch openly confessed her faults, expressed her regret and sorrow for her offence, and begged forgiveness, expressing her conviction in the injury she had done the church and the offence against its members, upon which they forgave her and restored her to fellowship in the Church.
Appointed Bros E.R. Johnson, Wilder and Miles Scott, with bro Floyd as a choir or Singing clerks.
June 17th 1865
Elected as Delegates to the Association A. Floyd, W.H. Willis, E.F. Davis, E.M. Calvert and E.R. Johnson Alternate.
July 15th 1865
Read and adopted a letter to the association.
By request of E.F. Davis appointed a committee consisting of the Deacons of the Church, A. Floyd, W. Skinner and C.P. Mayfield to investigate certain reports against him.
The committee reported that from all they could learn, the reports against Bro E.F. Davis are unfounded.
There was no conference in August
Sept. 16th 1865
A protracted meeting commenced to day Services conducted by Bro C.P. Mayfield and Durham; Dismissed by letter Bro ______ ?.?. Thomas. Sunday 17th Prayer [Rest of page too dim to Read]
Saturday 23rd Sept. 1865
Preaching by Brethren Perry Hawkins and Durham. Recd by Experience David ?. Floyd, T.J. West and Alexander Reynolds.
Sunday 24th met at the water Recd by Experience Sary Brown when the ordinance of Baptism was administered by Rev. Mr. Durham to all the above named candidates. Afterwards met at the house preaching by Mayfield and Durham. ___ ___ ___ ___ Recd by Experience _____ Vise. The meeting closed for the present —
October 14th 1865
Recd by Experience Elizabeth Thomas and John Varner. Dismissed by letter William Waddle and his wife Elizabeth
Elected Dr. Durham as our supply for next year 1866
Resolved that this Church return their heartfelt thanks to Bros C.P. Mayfield for his punctual and zealous ministry that he has bestowed to us during his ministration with us and amongst us.
On Sunday the ordinance of Baptism administered
November 18th [1865]
No business
December 16th [1865]
Dismissed by letter Rachel a colerd woman formerly Servant of Wm Alexander
January 1866
No conference
February 17th [1866]
[Can’t read]
March
[Can’t read]
April 14th [1866]
Received by letter [can’t read]
May 19th
[Can’t read]
June 16th
Our preacher was absent [can’t read]
July 14th 866
Dismissed by letter Bro N.B. Davis. Read and adopted a letter to the Tyger River Association [Can’t read]
Statisticks of the Church Returned to the Association 1866. Baptized 16 - Recd by letter 4 - Restored 00 - Dismised by letter 12 - Excluded 00 - Dead 4 - Whites 123 - blacks 38 - Total 161 -
Sarah Floyd Died April 3rd 1866
James Mason Died April 6th 1866
Sarah Thomas Died April 8th 1866
John Pearson Died August 12th 1866
August 18th [1866]
It was agreed to pospone the protracted meeting untill the October meeting
Sept. 15th [1866]
Granted Lettees of Dismission to Louisa Brice (Couch it was) and J.A. Thomas
Tom Scott Colered, Reported in Disorder appointed a committe to see him and report next meeting consisting of E.M. Stone. N. Nesbitt and A. Floyd
1866
Appointed Delegates to the Union Meeting to be held at Bethel Church commencing on Friday before the fifth Sunday in this month. N. Nesbitt and A. Floyd — It was agreed on Sundayto protract the present meeting 16th 17th 18th Received by Experience Margaret E. Reynolds. Dismised by letter Cary [?.] Vise
19th Received by Experience M.G. Vise & C. Melissa Barnitt and by letter, Harriet Copeland
20th Received by Experience Mary A. Thomas, Drayton Oshields, Mary Hatchett and Angelena Alexander a colered woman. The Services conducted up to day by our pastor Dr. S.D. Durham. Rev R. Woodruff was with us to day and preached
21st preaching by Rev. R. Woodruff
Received by Experience Nancy A. Thomas, Amanda Johnson, Mary A. Willis, Lidda Ward and Hamp Kelly a colered man
22nd Received by Letter Sister S.A. Cathcart
by Experience the following colered persons Nancy Terry, Amanda Alexander, Elias Alexander and Sylva Hobby.
23rd The Sabbath assembled at the water
Received by Experience Lizzie C. Willis Afterwards The ordinance of Baptism was administered to all of the above named Candidates after which the meeting Closed —
October 20th [1866]
The committe on the case of Tom Scott Colered reported, charged him with stealing corn, he confessed that he was guilty and promised to do so no more &c. The church agreed to forgive him for the offence
1866
Went into an Election for a supply for the next year Dr. S.D. Durham was Elected —
November 17th [1866]
Dismissed by letter Miles Scott his wife Nancy and Daughter Sallie A. Scott.
On Sunday 18th gave Hamp Kely a letter of Dismission.
Hamp did not get his letter
December. no meeting
January 19th 1867
Caroline Lanham Colered reported in disorder Brethren Johnson and Hatchett to see her and cite her to next meeting
Bro Durham through Bro. E.F. Davis let the church know that he accepted the call and had made arrangements with Bro Gwin to supply the church in his absence. posponed to next meeting.
Feb. 16th [1867]
Clerk absent Bro. E.F. Davis protem
Case of the Colered sister posponed
The Church accepted the arra[nge]ment of Bro Durham with Bro Gwin to supply the Church in his absence.
March 16th [1867]
No conference
Bro. D.B. King died April 11th 1867.
Bro. Thomas Jones Died April 13th 1867.
Sister Vastie Compton Died [blank]
April 10th [1867]
Received by letter Sister Julia A. Thomas from Friendship Church
The case of Caroline Lanham Colored Taken up Charge her with the sin of Adultery.
Excluded her for the same
May 18th [1867]
Jerry Lanham freedman reported to have been stealing - a committee consisting of Bros. S.H. Crow, A. Floyd, G. Chumbley and N. Nesbitt to see and cite him to next meeting Hamp Kelly or Carter freedman reported for cutting another freedman. Laid over to next meeting Bro G. Chumbley to see him
Caroline Alexander freedwoman reported and charged with stealing Excluded for the same. appointed N. Nesbitt and J.C. Lanford Delegates to the union meeting, to be held at Greenpond Church on the 5th Sunday in June next.
June 15th [1867]
The case of Jerry Lanham taken up Committe reported he was [guilty?] Excluded for the above charge
June 15th 1867 [new page in the Church Record]
Hamp Carter freedmans case taken up and Excluded him on the foregoing Charge
Elected Delegates to the association W.H. Willis, E.F. Davis, E.M. Calvert, A. Floyd and E.R. Johnson Alternate which is to convene with the Cedar Grove Church on Friday before the third Sunday in August next.
July 20th [1867]
Herd and adopted a letter to the Association
Thomas Niton [Knighton?] Died July 1867
Statisticks returned to the association 1867. Baptized 17. Recd by letter 3. Restored 00. Dist. by letter 6. Excluded 4. Dead 1. Whites 127. blacks 40
August [1867]
The Church agreed to protract her meeting in Sept.
Sept. 14th [1867]
Gave a letter of Dismission to Bro. Drayton Oshelds. The protracted meeting commenced to day Sunday the 15th. Preaching by Bros. G. Drummond, J. G?. White and W. Drummond Monday the 16th preaching by Bros. Gwin & W. Drummond. Tuesday the 17th Servises conducted [by] Bro. Gwin
Sept 1869 [continued from last page]
Received by Experience William Silas Stone. Wednesday the 18th Servises by Bros. Gwin and Davis Recd by Experience William T. Thomas. Thursday the 19th Servises by Bros. Gwin & Davis restored to the fellowship of the Church Jerry Lanham or Alexander freedman
Friday the 20th Servises by Bros. Gwin and Davis Received by Experience Fannie Hatchett, Linder Skinner, Melissa P. Gentry, Annie V. Scott and John L.P. Willis aged 14 years.
Saturday 21st Servises conducted by Bro. Gwin and others Recd by Experience Nancy A. Johnson, Martha C. Davis, Benjamin Chumbley, Jas. B. Alexander age 10 years and six months and the following freedman Jane Alexander, Pinckney Alexander aged about 11 years, Joe Willis - in the evening William P. Skinner
Sunday 22nd Servises by Bro. Davis and others Recd by Exp Margaret Johnson, Simpson Lanford, George W. Chumbley, Smith Chumbley aged between 10 and 11 years and Henry Ross [or Boss?] Freedman - omitted to state in the proper place on Friday 20th George Floyd was restored to the fellowship of the Church.
Conference Oct 18th [1867]
Received by Experience Friday night M.O. Gwin and Winnie Alexander Colered
Saturday 19th By Experience Mary Ward and Tucker Nighton - Dist Bro. M.G. Vise
The Church Made choice of Rev. J.T. Gwin for her supply for next year he being present aggreed to serve the church
Saturday night Recd by Experience Wm Alexander and Aaron Brewton a person of color
Sunday 20 Recd by experience Cassie Thomas after which the ordinance of Baptism was administered to all of the above named candidates except Cassie Thomas
November 16 [1867] Granted a letter to C.M. Barnett
Appointed Brothers Crow, Floyd & Alexander a committee on reparing the house & report next meeting. Saturday night Brother Alexander entered protest against Sister Barnett receiving her letter.
Sunday 17, Cassie Thomas was baptised
Granted letters of dismission to J.S. Vise & Eliza M. Vise his wife
December 14th 1867
Received by Experience Letter W.R. Waddel and wife Elizabeth Waddel.
The same Committe on repairs continued
A committe consisting of W.H. Willis, A. Floyd, G. Brewton and E.F. Davis to settle he difficulty between W. Alexander and C.M. Barnett.
January 18th 1868
Received by letter Sister Elizabeth Waddel. Dismised by letter Bro. Jas. R. Crow. The committe to settle the difficulty betwen W. Alexander and C.M. Barnett report the same settled and that she have her letter dated back when first granted.
February 15th [1868]
No business
March 14th
Rained No Business
April 18th
Pastor Absent. no conference
May 16th
Granted a letter of Dismision to Nancy Lorry [or Torry?] a colered woman
William Skinner Died December 9th 1867
Jane Alexander a colered Woman Died November [blank] 1867
June [1868]
Elected E.F. Davis, William Alexander, W.T. Thomas, N. Nesbitt and M. Scott, E.R. Johnson Alternates Delegates to the association
July 18th [1868]
Read and adopted a letter to the association. Agreed to the following addition to rule the 5th And it is especially the duty of the deacons to use such means as are nessary to procure sufficient funds to liquidate from time to time all gospel or church obligations
August 15th [1868]
Granted Letters of Dismission John Johnson and wife Elizabeth Johnson
Sept. 19th [1868]
The building Committee reported the house Coverd. The protracted meeting commenced to day Servises by Bro. J.T. Gwin and W. Johnson. Sunday 20th Servises by Elders W. Drummond and W. Johnson.
Monday 21st by J.T. Gwin
Tuesday by the same Wednesday and C.P. Mayfield — Wednesday Servises by C.P. Mayfield and Gwin servises at night
Thursday Servises by Mayfield and Gwin Recd by Experience Wm A. Thomas and Mary Floyd in servises at night. Recd by Experience Enoch A. Floyd, Francis P. Floyd and Mary Alexander a colered girl, the meeting closed
Oct. 17th [1868]
Received by Experience W.S. Scott
by letter Elizabeth Hoy, Mary L. Ward, W.P. Hoy and wife M.M. Hoy. W.P. Hoy received as a ordained deacon; the letters all from Mt. Pleasant Church. Resolved on motion it was agreed that Bro. W.B. Scott be a retired Deacon. Recd a letter from Cedar Shoal Church asking for two delegates meet with them at their next conference agreed to send S.H. Crow and W.H. Willis.
Hariet Nesbitt Colored reported in disorder Excluded
Bro. N. Nesbitt to inquire after Letty and Lucy formerly Servants of W. Skinner
Agreed to continue Bro J.T. Gwin as our Supply for the next year
Sunday 18th the ordinance of Baptism administered to all of the above named canidates by Bro. J.T. Gwin
Church conference Nov 15th [1868]
Received by letter Louis and Elizabeth Wilder from Cedar Shoal Church
The case of Letty and Lucy formerly servants of W. Skinner laid over
Bros. Snow, Floyd and Stone to confer with them. Bro. P. Shackleford and [L?. B. Lanford] to cite them to attend next meeting to answer for non attendance. The clerk to [hard to read]
December 19th [1868]
Received by letter Fielden Walden and his wife Amanda Walden. The cases on record all pased over.
The memorial in regard to Bro. Thomas Hatchetts Death ordered to be recorded
January 10th 1869
Recd a request from pages[?] Creek Church to change our meeting day. agreed to change to the 4th Sunday and day before.
Bro. Crow gave notice that he was would [be?] at our next meeting; move to adopt rule to prohibit dancing card playing Drunkeness &c. by members of the Church
In Memory of Thomas Hatchett
Since our last conference it has it has pleased an all wise God to remove by Death our beloved Brother and Deacon Thomas Hatchett.
Thomas Hatchett was born Sept 23rd 1796. Joined this Church June 16th 1832 was ordained Deacon in April 1845 and died Nov. 22nd 1868 in the 73rd year of his age.
He was a faithful and consistent member of the Church ___ ___ ___ for his order of life and his regular attendance at our conference meetings Was a good man.
Therefore be it resolved
That in the death of Bro. Hatchett this church has lost one of its most faithful members but we believe our loss is his Eternal gain.
That we think he has left us a worthy Example and that we all would do well to try to imitate his walk
3rd That the Clerk be Instructed to appropriate a page of our record book inscribed with the foregoing testament of respect.
Church conference Feb 27th 1869
Adopted the following preamble and resolutions and ordered them recorded with the rules of the Church
Whereas there appears to be an increasing disposition on the part of many professed Christian to mingle and take part in many of the vain worldly amusements of the present time these doing and encouraging what is plainly inconsistent with the spirit Religion.
And whereas it has become nessary to establish a line of distinction between worldly practices and the duties and privileges of Christians
Therefore resolved that it is the Solemn conviction of this Church to which public expression is hereby given that Card playing Dancing at public or select parties or allowing it in our houses Drinking ardent Spirits to an excess are wrong and dangerous in their tendencies and influence and should be avoided by those professing to be disciples of Jesus.
And whenever any of our members shall participate in such practices it shall be the duty of the Pastor and Deacons to admonish them affectionately of the eror of this course and if after this they persistently go on then they shall be dealt with by the Church as offending members.
Letty and Lucy freed women formerly servants of W. Skinner & they having left the country without applying for letters of Dismison was Excluded for violating the rules of the church
1869
March 27th
No Business
April 24th
May 22nd
Bro. Gwin Absent Bro Davis acting moderator pro tem Delegates to the union meeting to convene at this place on Friday before the 5th Sunday of this month S.H. Crow and A. Floyd. Adopted a testimonial of respect to the memory of Bro George Floyd and ordered it to be recorded.
June 26th [1869]
Recd Elifus Rogers (Col) by Experience
The matter of Systematic Benevolence deferd until next meeting.
Bros. N. Nesbitt, J.C. Lanford and S.H. Crow appointed to raise funds to purchase books for the Sunday School. Elected Bros. E.F. Davis, E.M. Calvert, J.C. Lanford, N. Nesbitt and S.H. Crow Delegates to the Association.
Lanthenia [or Sarthenia] Lanham (Col) Died some time this spring
July 24th [1869]
The subject of Systematic Benevolence under consideration. appointed a committee E.F. Davis, W.H. Willis, S.H. Crow, J.C. Lanford, E.R. Johnson, E.M. Calvert and N. Nesbitt to submitt a plan at next meeting. Read and adopted a letter to the Tyger River association which convenes at Welford Church
Agreed that the meeting in September be protracted
Statistics for 1869 Baptized 7. Recd by letter 8. Restored 00. Dist by letter 2. Excluded 3. Dead 3. Whites 142. Colered 39. Total 181
To Memory of George Floyd
Whereas this Church has lost one of its oldest members in the [recent?] death of Bro. George Floyd, This Church laments his loss, sympathizes with the family of the deceased and in respect to his memory a blank page in the record Book be set apart and that the clerk be directed to enter this brief notice together with his age and date of Death on the same done in conference this the 22nd May 1869
George Floyd was born
January [blank space ] 1800 and Died
May the 15th 1869 in the 70th year
of his age
1869
August 25th
The committee on systematic contributions reported. Adopted.
The committee on systematic Benevolence Have fully considered the necesitys of the Church also the duty of each member in regard to the same, and conclude let us view the Charity and Benevolence in what light we may that it is the duty of each to give of their means as the Lord has propered.
Honor demands this. Christian duty demands it. the prosperity of the church demands it. Therefore we sincerely recommend that the Church direct the clerk to take from the Church Book the names of each and all its members and that the same be placed in the hands of the officers of the church and that they are directed to call on each and every member and urge them to give accordingly of their means as the Lord has prospered — We are also fully satified that less than one hundred and fifty Dollars anually will fail to discharge the Christian duties of the church. The Committee Recommend that the Church adopt the above as its plan of systematic Benevolence.
E.H. Davis Chairman
appointed delegates to the union meeting to convene at Cedar Shoal church next fifth Sunday. E.M. Stone & J.C. Lanford with the officers of the church
September 25th [1869]
gave letters of dismission to sisters Frances Gwin and Margaret Burton Johnson it was before Marriage
1869
Joe Willis (Col) Excluded for leaving our church and joining the Methodist
appointed a committe consisting of N. Nesbitt, J.C. Lanford & W.H. Willis to enquire into the cause and labor in the case of Wm Crow and wife Separation and report to next meeting
Protracted meeting commenced today
Sunday 26th servises by Bro. Gwin
Monday 27th servises by Bros. Gwin and Davis. Dismised by letter sister S.L. Revan, formerly Thomas.
Tuesday 28th Servises by Bros. Gwin and Davis
Wednesday Srevises by the same
Dist by letter Jas. Rogers and wife and Elias Rogers, all (Colered) The last named letters returned.
(Viz Jas. Rogers and wife and Elias Rogers)
October 23rd [1869]
Bro. Gwin Absent. Bro. W. P. Hoy moderator pro tem.
Granted Letters of Dismission to the following Brethren & sisters E.M. Stone & wife Elizabeth, Aaron Floyd & wife Nancy M., two sons, Enoch A. and Francis P., D.G. Floyd and wife Mary D., R.M. Thomas & wife Sarah Jane and Thomas Scott (Col)
The committe on the case of Bro. & Sister Crow asked for the addition of two to said committe agreed to B.G. Johnson and F. Walden added
Agreed to go into a call for supply for next year
Rev. M.V. B. Lankford Elected.
1869, Nov. 27th
Gave a letter of Dismision to Bro. W.S. Scott. The committe on the case of Bro. & Sister Crow not prepared to report defered untill next meeting.
On motion Bro Marion J. Scott was adding to the Singing Choir.
December 25th
It rained there was no meeting
January 16th 1870.
It rained there was no conference
February 19th 1870
Bro M.V.B. Lankford present and entered on the duty as supply of the Church for the present year. The case of Bro. & sister Crow taken up. Bro. B.G. Johnson chairman of the committee of investigation reported. The committee was unanimously of the opinion that they both deserved censure of the church They were both Excluded for separating and not living as husband and wife should
March 19th
The minutes of last meeting approved
Agreed that the church holds communion to morrow.
April [1870]
No meeting the Moderator absent sick
May 14th
Elder J.G. Landrum present
agreed to send delegates to the union meeting at Antioch to convene on the fifth Sunday in this month - the officers of the church
1870 [May continued to top of new page]
S.H. Crow, T.J. Ward and F. Walden
Agreed to appoint a committe of five on repairs the windows, doors, &c.
Committe N. Nesbitt, S.H. Crow, W.H. Willis, J.C. Lanford and E.M. Calvert.
June 18th
Committee on repairs continued
Lemuel Bell reported in disorder leaving the church and his wife and taking up with another woman Excluded
Appointed a committee of three on repairs about the grave yard. William Alexander, W.P. Hoy and E.R. Johnson.
Elected Delegates to the Association to convene at Brushy Creek Church on Friday before the third Sunday in August next
N. Nesbitt, Marion Scott, F. Walden, W.H. Willis and J.C. Lanford Alternate
July 16th [1870]
Elected Delegates to the union T.J. Ward and S.H. Crow. agreed to petition Tyger River association to meet with us next year 1871. Read a letter to the association adopted
Statisticks returned to the association 1870 - Baptized 00. Received by letter 00. Restored 00. Dismised by letter 17. Excluded 4. Dead 1. Whites 122. Colered 37. Total 159.
August [1870]
There was no conference
Elizabeth Hoy died November 19th 1869 in the 83rd year of her age —
Elizabeth Hoy was born May the 1st 1787. Joined the Unity Baptist Church
July 15th 1837 [or 1839?] and died as above set forth
Since our last conference it has pleased an all wise God to remove from among us by Death our much esteemed and beloved Brother George Chumbley.
Bro. Chumbley joined this church by Experience Sept. 18th 1865, and died Oct. 4th 1870, in full assurance of a blest immortality beyond the grave, in the 72nd year of his age, In peace with his Creator, God and all mankind.
Resolved that in the death of Bro Clumbley this church has sustained a great loss and we sympathize with his bereaved family and hope that our loss is his eternal gain.
Resolved that a blank page in our record Book be set a part for the inscription of his birth age and death be written on the same
Resolved that the clerk be requested to enter this preamble and resolutions &c....
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[Loose sheet, a letter of dismissal from Philadelphia Baptist Church]
Glenn Springs, S.C.
Oct 8th 1892
Spartanburg asso.
We the Baptist Church of Christ at Philadelphia do certify that Bro J.T. Thackston and Sister Susan C. Thackston, Maggie F.G. Thackston, Lizzie J. Thackston are members in good standing with us and are hereby dismissed from us at their own request. When joined to another church of Like faith and order
Done in Conference and Signed by order of the Same
Oct. 8th 1892
J.E. Covington Mod
W.L. Miller
Ch. Clerk
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Sept 17th [1870]
Minutes of last conference confirmed
Protracted meeting commenced to day
Sunday 18th Servises by Bros Lankford and I. [or J?.] Daimond. Congregation large
Monday 19th Servises by Bros. Lankford, Landrum and S. Drummond. at night by J.L. West and J.G. Landrum.
Tuesday 20th Servises by Langford received by Experience Mary Stone
Wednesday 21st Servises by M.V.B. Lankford
Thursday 22nd Servises by S. Drummond and M.V.B. Lankford.
Friday 23rd Servises by S. Drummond and M.V.B. Lankford Meeting closed
Conference Oct 15th [1870]
Minutes of last meeting confirmed
Gave letters of Dismission to the following Brethren & Sisters E.R. Johnson and wife Nancy Ann, Richd Reynolds and wife Margret. appointed delegates to the union meeting W. Alexander and F. Walden
adopted a preamble & Resolutions in memory of our departed Bro G. Chumbley
agreed to go in to a call for a supply for the next year Rev. M.V.B. Lankford was unanimously called
Nov 19th [1870]
Minutes of last meeting approved
gave letters of dismission to Simpson Lanford and Silas Stone and daughter Mary Stone. added to committee on grave yard Bros J.C. Lanford. Bro.Stone and daughter not called for.
December [1870]
There was no conference preacher absent
1871, January 14th
Received by letter John R. Smith
Minutes of last meeting approved
Recd a request from W.H. Wilder and wife who has moved to Arcasans [Arkansas?] that their membership remain with us for the present
February 18th
Minister Absent no conference
on Sunday preacher presant Recd by letter W.W. Grumble and wife Loretta.
March [1871]
No conference Preacher Absent.
April 15th
Minutes of last meeting approved
On motion appointed a committee consisting of S. Brewton, N. Nesbitt, F. Walden, S.H. Crow, W. Alexander, J.C. Lanford, John Thomas and the officers of the Church to select a place for the stand for the association and other arrangements for the same and report next meeting. Agreed to change the time of meeting on Saturday untill two o’clock for the present. Granted a letter of dismission to Sister S. Dru Hawkins. Delegates to the union meeting J.C. Lanford, S.H. Crow with the officers of the Church
May 20th [1871]
Moderator Absent. Bro S. Brewton moderator pro tem- minutes of last meeting read. the committe on place for stand reported that it be on the [road?] from Mr Thomas to Rogers Bridge road. agreed to
1871, June 17th
Moderator Absent Bro. J.C. Hudson acting. Minutes of last meeting read
Granted letters of Dismission to three colered sisters, the wife of Simpson Alexander and two daughters. On motion agreed that Bro. A.B. Woodruff be authorized a cordial and general Invitation to ministers to attend our association at this place
There having been a disturbance at our last meeting on Sunday on motion the following named committee were appointed to enquire into it. W.H. Willis, S.H. Crow, Nesbitt, Lanford, Johnson, Calvert, Hoy, Davis Elected Delegates to the associationW.H. Willis, N. Nesbitt, J.C. Lanford, E.M. Calvert and S.H. Crow alternate
July 15th [1871]
Moderator Absent Bro S. Brewton pro tem minutes of last [meeting] read
The committee reported on the disturbance at our meeting in May report accepted and is as follows. The commite in regard to the disturbance at Unity Church Wherein Bro Willie Chumbley and Frank Castleberry were the immediate parties concerned after fully considering the same
1st deplore verry much the necessiy that any member of the Church or any one else should feel any necissity to carry deadly weapons about their person at the house of God. nevertheless the committee have no charge to make against Willie Chumbley in regard to said disorder and exonerate him from censure or blame as the said Willie Chumbley has given said committe satisfactory acnowledgement in regard thereto
1871
Second. the committe in the case of Mr. Franklin Castleberry feel deeply the necisity of adopting some course to suppress disorder at the Church and while they fully deplore and censure the disorder charged against the said Franklin Castleberry as entirely against good order and unjustifiable - nevertheless the committe recommend from the acknowledgment made before them. that the Church bear with the said Franklin Castleberry - Provided in the future he gives no fresh cause of complaint to the Church.
Read and adopted a letter to the association. appointed the following committe to make the stand for the association S.G. Lanford, E.M. Calvert, J.C. Lanford & W.P. Hoy on preparing Ground. N. Nesbitt, M.J. Scott, T.J. Ward, S.H. Crow, F. Walden, W. Waddell, S. Brewton, John Thomas
on cleaning house sisters Julia Thomas, __ian Crow, Betty Mason, S.N. Willis and Pauline Nesbitt
Delegates to the union meeting at Cedar Shoal S.H. Crow, & John Thomas
Sept 16th
Minutes of last meeting confirmed
Gave letters of dismission to the following named colered Brethren and Sisters Richard Rogers and wife Leah, Isaac Rogers, Eliphas Rogers and Leah Drummond. read the following notice of the association and ordered it to be recorded
Thirty eight anniversary of the Tyger River association met with this Church August 18th 1871. Introductory sermon preached by Rev. J.L. Vass. W. Williams, D.D. was Moderator
1871
A.B. Woodruff Clerk H.P. Griffith treasurer
The business of the association was conducted throughout in harmony and in good feeling
Preaching at the stand was able and instructive
The congregation was large well behaved. Dr. Furman in his closing address to the association remarked that he had never seen a better behaved congregation
The church feel under great obligations to the Brethren and friends not members of this Church for their kind assistance in preparing for and accomadating the association
October 14th [1871]
Minutes of last meeting read & adopted
Agreed that the church now go into a call for a supply for the next year
Bro. M.V.B. Lankford called unanimously. Appointed delegates to the union meeting at New Hope. S.H. Crow, J.C. Lanford with the officers of the Church
Sunday 15th gave letters of dismision to W.P. Skinner and his son Linder Skinner
Nov 18th [1871]
Minutes of last meeting confirmed
Give the Clerk leave to give to any of our colered members in good standing letters of dismision when desired The following have received letters Asron Brewton & wife Sallie, Sallie Willis, Selina Woodruff, Tony Hobby, Martin Hobby, Sylva Hobby, Jane Miller, Hannah Woodruff
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and Elizer Pearson
Adoped a preamble and resolutions in memory of our deceased Bro John Lanford -
No Conference in December. preaching on Sunday.
In memory of John Lanford Decd
Brethren and sisters since our last conference we have been called upon to mourn the death of our much esteemed and venerable Father John Lanford who after living to a good old age had fell asleep in Jesus. We feel assured that our loss is his eternal gain.
Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord they rest from their Labours and their works do follow them.
Our Bro. died October 27th 1871 aged - 92 years. He joined the church at Bethel in March 1811, but for the last Thirty one years has been a consistent member of this Church.
Resolved 1st That as a church it is our duty to bow with humble submission to the will of our Heavenly Father
2nd That the bereaved family have our heart felt sympathys
3rd That the Clerk be instructed to record the foregoing in our record book as a testimonial of our respect to our departed Bro
1872 January the 20th
Church conference
Servises by the Pastor
Minutes of last [meeting] read and adopted
February the weather bad
no conference. Pastor Absent.
March
Pastor absent no conference
April 20th [1872]
Conference Servises by Pastor
Received John L. Johnson and his wife Betty.
Leah Drummond colered returned her letter Dismised by letter Bro. John R. Smith
May 18th 1872
Servises by the Pastor
Minutes of last meeting read and adopted
June 15th [1872]
Servises by Pastor
Minutes of last meeting read & adopted.
Received by letter Bro. Curtis Pearson and his daughter Elliott Pearson
Elected as delegates to the association W.H. Willis, E.M. Calvert, J.C. Lanford and F. Walden Alternate
delegates to the union meeting to be held at this place S.H. Crow & F. Walden and the officers of the Church.
The union meeting was held with this church on the fifth Sunday and day before in June
1872
Conference in July 20th Pastor absent
Minutes of last meeting read & adopted
Read a letter to the association adopted Agreed that the church protract her meeting in Sept.
July 31st gave a letter of dismission to Mariah Gentry Colored
State of the church returned to the Association for he year 1872 made out 14th Day of August
Baptized 00. Recd by letter 4. Restored 00. Dist by letter 17. Excuded 00. Dead 1. Whites 120. Colored 19. total 139.
There was no meeting in August. it was the time of the meeting of the Tyger River Association.
Sept. 14th [1872]
Servises by Bro. E.P. Stone
Moderator present minutes of last meeting read and adopted.
Gave a letter of dismision to Sister Marinda Aiken who had mislaid the one previously given her. Appointed delegates to the union meeting to be held at Green pond on the fifth Sunday in this month S.H. Crow, J.L. Johnson with the officers of the church.
Protracted meeting commenced to day
Sunday the 15th Prayer meeting in the morning Preaching in the morning by Bro S. Drummond - in the evening by
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Bro. John P. Gwin - at night by Bro E.P. Stone Congregation large
Monday the 16th Prayer meeting in the morning. Servises in the forenoon by Bro J.P. Gwin - in the afternoon by Bro Lankford
Recd by experience Simpson Alexander (colered) preaching at night by Bros. Stone and Gwin A goodly number of mourners [? That’s what it reads.]
Tuesday the 17th Prayer meeting in the morning Servises in the morning by Bro Gwin - in the evening by Bro Lankford - at night by Bro. Stone Recd by Experience Fannie E. Hoy, Mary Biter and Robert L. Poole. Wednesday the 18th Prayer in the morning. Preaching in the morning by Bro S. Drummond - in the afternoon by Lankford Recd by Experience Landrum Johnson and Nancy Ferguson Colored - Sister Rebecca Varner returned her letter - at night Preaching by Bro Stone Recd by Experience Janie Castleberry, Ida F. [Wilks?] and Laurinie M. Alexander
Thursday the 19th Prayer meeting in the morning preaching in the morning by Bro. S. Drummond. Prayer for mourners in the evening by Bro Lankford Recd by experience Barbary Poole. Preaching at night by Bro Stone Prayer for mourners. Recd by Experience Hattie Varner, Mary Varner and Josephine Chumbley the meeting closed for the presence. our meeting was a good one we had a good congregations all the time Paid Bro E.P. Stone 7.50
October 19th [1872]
Servises by Bro S. Drummond
Pastor absent Recd by Experience Mary Gentry Minutes of last meeting
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read and approved Gave letters of dismission to Bro Wm Waddell and his wife Elizabeth and Bro. John L. Johnson and his wife Elizabeth Postponed the fall for our supply to next meeting. On Sunday the 20th The Ordinance of Baptism administered by Bro. S. Drummond to all the candidates Received and not Baptised.
Nov the 6th 1872 gave a letter of dismison to Allen Crook (col.)
Church conference Nov 16th
Bro. S.H. Crow Moderator pro tem
minutes of last meeting approved
Agreeable to a reference from last meeting went into an Election for a supply for next year Bro Harrison Fowler Elected Bro. M.L. Vise Returned his letter of Dismision Bro Davis appointed to confer with Bro Fowler.
Church conference Dec. 14th 1872
Minutes of last meeting read and approved
Received a communication from Rev. J.A. Broadus Greenville, SC. asking aid for the Students Hall Bro E.F. Davis agreed to give two dollars J.C. Lanford and W.H. Willis paid at the Association each one dollar Tucker Knighton reported for leaveing his wife a committee of J.C. Lanford, S. Brewton, W.H. Willis to see him and report next meeting
delegates to the union meeting Bros. Crow, Lanford and Walden
January 18th 1873 The weather bad there was no conference Bro Fowler present on Sunday Feb it rained no conference
1873
March 15th Servises by the Pastor.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved
The case of Tucker Knighton taken up Bro. Lanford reported him present on motion it was agreed to appoint a committee of five to confer with him and report next meeting Committee J.C. Lanford, Nesbitt, Crow, Calvert and Willis. Brethren Crow, Lanford and Walden delegates to the union meeting. On motion the following preamble and resolutions was adopted.
We the members of Unity Church feeling that we have not at all times been as strict in the exercise of Church Discipline as duty required us. Resolved 1st that in future we will not Knowingly suffer any misdemeanor on part of any of our members to pass by without proper rebuke. Resolved 2nd That in order more effectually to carry out the foregoing resolutions we will Elect Seven Brethren to constitute what shall be known a committee of enquiry whose duty it shall be to faithfully investigate every case of disorderly conduct on the part of any of our members which may be reported to its knowledge and in its discretion report the same to the Church.
Committee Elect untill March meeting 1874 S.H. Crow, E.M. Calvert, J.C. Lanford, N.T. Thomas, W.H. Willis, B.G. Johnson and W.P. Hoy.
April 19th [1873]
Pastor absent. Bro S.H. Crow Moderator pro tem. Minutes of last meeting read and approved the case of Bro Knighton taken up Committee reported Excusing him adopted Our Pastor present on Sunday.
1873 Conference May 17th
Servises by our Pastor
Minutes of last meeting read and approved
June 14th
Was a very rainy day There was no conference
July 19th
Minister Absent. Bro. E.F. Davis Moderator pro tem
Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed. Gave a letter of Dismision to Sister Elizabeth Waddell
The Executive committee reported on the case of Sister Mary L?. Arnold report received Report read as follows
The Executive committee beg leave to report to the Church that they have had under consideration certain charges against Sister Mary L?. Arnold for having an illegitimate Child
This your committee have visited said Sister and had long conversation in regard to the same. She talked freely and apparently feelingly about it She expressed sorrow and regret although not fully satisfactory as to [repentance?] for her crime Therefore your committee are constrained for the good and discipline of the Church to recommend her expulsion, but hoping that she will return to her Christian obligations both to the Church and her God.
S.H. Crow Chairman
1873
The foregoing adopted
Elected delegates to the association J.C. Lanford, S.H. Crow, E.M. Calvert and N.J. Scott Read and adopted a letter to the Association
Appointed to meet on Tuesday before the third Sunday in August to work the grave Yard
Aug Sept 16th
Servises by the Pastor minutes of last meeting read confirmed
Protracted [meeting] commenced today as previously agreed upon Sunday 17th Servises and preaching by Bro Fowler. Monday 18th two sermons by the Pastor. Tuesday 19th servises by the same. Wednesday 20th Servises by our Pastor. Thursday 21st Servis by the Pastor and Bro Ezell, Friday 22nd Servises by the same. Brethren appointed delegates to the union to be head at Cedar Shoal on the 5th Sunday in this month J.C. Lanford &c. the meeting closed.
Had meeting Sept 6th preaching on Sunday by our Pastor
Oct 1873
Servises by the Pastor minutes of last meeting confirmed. Recd by letter R.M. Thomas and his wife Sarah Jane Thomas Dist. by letter sisters L.N.G. Dodd Rebecca Varner, Mary Varner, Adaline Varner Postponed the call for Pastor to next meeting appointed Bro Crow to see P. Shackelford and request him to attend and give his reason for not attending his church meeting.
1873 Nov 15th 1873
Servises by the Pastor
Minutes read and adopted. Bro Crow reported that he has seen Bro Shackelford he requested the church to wait upon him agreed to. went into a call for next year. Bro Fowler gave notice that he could not attend us next year as he had already received more calls than he could attend to
Bro John Ezell called Willis to confer with him. delegates to the union meeting at this place N. Nesbitt, W.T. Thomas, W. Alexander, Crow & J.C. Lanford agreed to envite the Sunday School to meet with us on Saturday.
Dec. 1873
Servises by the Pastor no conference
Sister Nancy Thomas Died
aged [not filled in]
Sister Rosanna Couch died
1873 Aged [not fille in]
1874
January. Bro Ezell failed to get to the church on conference day. was their day [another church?] no servises.
February 14th 1874
Servises by our Pastor Rev John S. Ezell
Minutes of last meeting read and approved
Rules of the Church read. Called the names of the members of the Church. Gave letters of Dismision to the following Brethren and Sisters W.W. Grumbles and wife Loretta Grumbles, S.B. Crow and his sister Mary Crow
Directed the Clerk to write to Alcy Alexander and Elias Rogers Colored members who have left bounds of the church without applying for letters of Dismission. Bro. W.P. Hoy to see Henry Boss and cite him to attend our next conference. Recd and read a communication from Bro. A.W. Lamar corresponding Sect and general Agt. State mission board with respect to his Agency. Agreed to take a collection on next meeting on Sunday for the same.
Church conference 14th March [1874]
Servises by our Pastor. minuets of last meeting read and approved. The cases of Alcy Alexander and Elias Rogers continued. Henry Boss present gave satisfaction for his negligence. gave him a letter of Dismission Agreed to continue the dame Committee of inquiry for the next twelve months. Appointed delegates to the union meeting S.B. Crow, M.J. Scott, W.T. Thomas, W. Alexander and F. Walden. agreed to meet to morrow morning at ten o’clock to organize a Sunday School. on Sunday took a collection amounting to Six Dollars for the above named board
1874
April 18th
Servises by our Pastor
Minuets of last meeting [read] and confirmed
gave letters of dismision to Sisters Rebecca Varner, Mary Varner and Adaline Varner and N.C. Todd
May 16th
Servises by our Pastor
Minuets of last meeting read adopted
June 20th 1874
Servises by Bro Ezell
minuets of last meeting confirmed
The case of Alcy Alexander continued
Elias Rogers Excluded for Leaving our bounds and not applying for a letter and other unfavorable reports
Pinckney Shackelford Excluded for neglecting church meeting.
1874 June continued [top of new page]
Received a communication from Bro A.W. Lamar with respect to his Agency
Elected Delegates to the Association W.P. Hoy, S.H. Crow, J.C. Lanford and M.J. Scott Alternate. also appointed appointed Delegates to the union meeting to be held with Abners Creek Church on Saturday and Sunday embracing the fifth Sunday in August, S.H. Crow, R.M. Thomas, M.J. Scott, W.T. Thomas and W.A. Thomas
gave letters of dismision to Bro S.W. Stone and his daughter Mary C. Stone
Church conference July 1874
Servises by the Pastor
Minutes of last meeting adopted
Recd by letter Martha Thomas and W.S. Scott. Wm Crow Restored to the fellowship of the church continued the case of Alcy Alexander read a letter to the Association. Dist by letter Bro. R.L. Poole and wife Barbary
The time of the August meeting The Association was in session
no conference
Sister Elsy Davis died August [not filled in ] 1874
1874
Church conference July Sept 19th on Saturday no conference on Monday 21st Servises by Bro. L.C. Ezell. Tuesday the 22nd prayer meeting in the morning preaching L.C. Ezell. Recd by Experience James Lanford and July Ann Varner. Dist. by letter Mary Boiter. Pastor sick since Sunday night Preaching by Bro S. Drummond
23rd Servises by Brethren L.C. Ezell, S. Drummond and our Pastor.
Received by Experience Robt. J. Thomas and S.M. Scott
Thursday the 24th servises by our Pastor and L.C. Ezell - Received by Experience J.B. Tewel[?] Maryetta Skinner and Mary Hoy Meeting closed
Oct. [1874]
No conference on Saturday
weather bad on Sunday. Servises by our pastor. Recd by Experience Tura Floyd and Dora Floyd. by letter Starling Bell and wife Melissa. The ordinance of Baptism administered to all of the above named candidates.
November [1874]
Servises by our Pastor minutes of last meeting approved. Received by letter W.C. Gentry.
Continued the case of Alcy Alexander - our present supply John S. Ezell unanimously called to supply us next year. Recd a request from Bro Broadus asking aid for students fund at Greenville. Bro M.J. Scott to attend to the matter.
1874 — 1875
Church December 19th 1874
Servises by our Pastor
minutes of last conference confirmed. Dismised by letter Tucker Knighton and and(sic.) Fannie E. Castleberry’s Hoy the last named not called for
January 16th 1875
Pastor absent no conference
On Sunday Bro J.M. Robuck was present and had servises
February 20th [1875]
It rained on Saturday no conference
On Sunday Pastor present and had Servises
Sister Eliza Castleberry
Died March 13th 1875
Sister Mary Ann Gilaspie
Died [not filled in ] 1875
1875 March 20th
It rained on Saturday no conference
on Sunday pastor present and preached sermon
April 17th
Sermon by our pastor
Minutes of last conference confirmed Br Wm Alexander to see Bro E.F. Davis and cite him to appear at our next conference to answer to reports of his having used Sprits to an excess &c
Dist by letter Sister E. Amandy Wofford Elected committee of inquiry to serve one year W.P. Hoy[,] E.M. Calvert[,] M.J. Scott[,] W.S. Scott[,] S.H. Crow[,] W.T. Thomas and W.H. Willis
May 15th
Pastor Absent servises by Bro J.M. Robuck Br Robuck Moderator pro tem
minutes of last meeting approved Received a communication fro Bro E.F. Davis asking us to wait on him untill next meeting agreed to.
Elected five delegates to attend the union meeting at Mt Zion embracing the fifth Sunday for this month viz. W.P. Hoy[,] S.H. Crow[,]W.H. Willis[,] N. Nesbitt and M.J. Scott
June 19th 1875
Servises by our Pastor
Minutes of last meeting confirmed The case of Bro. E.F. Davis taken up he being present made his statement a full confession that he had drank spirits to an excess and he was
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sorry it was so would try to do so no more The Church Excused him
Elected delegates to the Association W.P. Hoy[,] M.J. Scott[,] N. Nesbitt and W.T. Thomas alternate
The Licence of Bro. E.F. Davis recalled.
Instructed the Clerk to prepare a letter to the Association.
July the 17th 1875
Servises by our Pastor
Minutes of last meeting confirmed Received by letter Elder John S. Ezell and his wife M.M. Ezell from Mascidonia Church Theodore Turner charged with with using spirits to an excess and not attending conference the clerk to let him know that we want him to meet with us at our meeting in September Received a communication from A.W. Lamar[,] A.B. Woodruff and W.L. Brown with respect to the formation of a county Association. On motion it was resolved that we favor the formation of a county association and our delegates be instructed to apply for a letter of dismission for us from the Tyger River association provided a majority of the Churches of Spartanburg County favor it. agreed to meet on Thursday before the first Sunday in August to work out the grave yard and road The officers of the church with S.H. Crow[,] W.S. Scott[,] Jas Lanford[,] W.T. Thomas and John Thomas to attend the union meeting at Bethel next 5th Sunday
1875
The time for the August conference The Tyger River Association was in session at New hope church. we had no meeting
September 18th 1875
On Saturday it rained we had no conference Sunday preaching by our Pastor Theodore Turner Excluded on charges before named
Monday 20th Servises by the same
Thursday by the same Received by Experience Victoria Thomas, on Wednesday preaching by L.C. Ezell at night by J.M. Robuck The meeting closed during this meeting there was a goodly number at the anxious seat
October
Servises by our Pastor
Minutes confirmed
Received by Experience S. Miles Crow Bro J.S. Ezell unanimously called to supply the church for next year the ordinance of Baptism performed on the two above named candidates
November 1875
On Saturday no preaching preacher absent on Sunday servises by our Pastor
December 1875
Servises by our Pastor
gave a letter of dismission to M.C. Lanford formerly Davis
1876
January the 15th 1876
Servises by the Pastor
Received by letter Sister Nancy Thomas wife of Judd Thomas from the Poplar Springs church dated Jan. 1st 1876
Mary Wilder charged with purloining taking money from Bro. S. Brewton She was Excluded It was resolved that the treasurer be requested to make a return anually of all money received by him and desposed of and that he make for the last year next meeting
gave letters of dismission to Sisters Penolpe Alexander, Hattie Copeland and to the following Colored persons James Rogers and his wife Winnie and Nancy Ferguson
February
Pastor Absent no conference
March 18th 1876
Servises by our Pastor
Minutes of last meeting approved
The treasurer to make his anual report next meeting. Bro. E.F. Davis charged with drinking ardent Spirits to an Excess Excluded for the same Gave a letter of dismission to sister Fannie E. Castleberry
It was resolved to have a centinial sermon in May at our regular preaching time
April 15th
Servises by our Pastor minutes approved
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Treasurer made his report for last year and year before accepted —
Elected a committee of Inquiry to serve one year form this time Viz
F. Walden[,] J.C. Lanford[,] B.J. Johnson[,] W.T. Thomas[,] S.H. Crow[,] E.M. Calvert and W.H. Willis Delegates to the union meeting to be held at Antioch on the fifth Sunday in this April and Saturday before N. Nesbitt[,] S.H. Crow[,] S.H. Crow[,] J.C. Lanford[,] M.J. Scott and F. Walden
agreed to meet tomorrow morning to organise a Sunday School
May 20th 1876
Pastor had servises
Minutes of last meeting approved Received by letter from Green Pond church Enoch Stephens and his wife Nancy A., from Abners Creek Church Casander Hendrix
June we had no conference
July 15th
Servises by our Pastor
Minutes read and approved
Received a circular from A.W. Lamar, general agt. state mission board Bro M.J. Scott to receive contributions for the same delegates to the union meeting to be held at Cedar shoal church on the 5th Sunday next J.C. Lanford[,] F. Walden[,] M.J. Scott[,] J.L. Willis and N.P. Gentry the clerk to prepare a letter to the association delegates to the association Rev. John S. Ezell[,] Wm P. Hoy[,] Marion J. Scott and N.P. Gentry alternate
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continued July 15th
Bro Hoy to receive contributions for minutes of the Association
Instructed our delegates to go for the formation of the Spartanburg Association appointed the Tuesday before the 2nd Sunday in August to meet to work the grave yard
gave a letter of dismission to Emma Smith (Col) dated in June
William Critendon T. Gentry
was drowned at Marses Shoal on north Tyger River July 2nd 1876.
aged [not filled in]
Mary Jane Lanford daughter of John Thomas
died July 9th 1876
Statistical report for 1876
Baptized 2 — Received by letter 4 — Restored 00 — dismissed 8 — Excluded 3 — Dead 2 — Whites 128 — Colored 14 — Total 142 —
1876
We had no conference in August on account of the association
The Spartanburg Association formed
September 15th 1876
Servises by our Pastor
Minutes of last conference confirmed Protracted meeting commenced today on Sunday servises by the our(sic.) Pastor. Monday servises by our Pastor[,] Rev Mr Dudley and L.C. Ezell on Tuesday 18th by the same Wednesday 19th by J.S. Ezell and Dudley Received by Experience Ella Hoy Thursday 20th servises by Rev. Dudley[,] L.C. Ezell and J.S. Ezell Received by Experience Mattie Hoy[,] Mira Brown[,] Margaret J. Gentry[,] Perches Turner and Restored T.H. Turner Friday 21st servises by our Pastor. after Preaching repaird to Pearson’s Mill Pond the ordinance of Baptism administered to the above named canidates(sic.) gave a letter of dismission to Mary E. Skinner meeting closed
Oct 14th
Servises by our Pastor minutes of last approved Gave letters of dismission to L. Pauline Nesbitt and Susan Bass Instructed the Committee of Inquiry to investigate a difficulty between N. Nesbitt and W. Alexander on motion agreed to add to said committee W.P. Hoy[,] M.J. Scott[,] N.P. Gentry[,] M.S. Vise[,] W.A. Thomas and
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John Thomas to meet here on Friday before the 5th Sunday Oct. ten oclock Delegates to the union meeting S.H. Crow[,] N.P. Gentry[,] M.S. Vise[,] J.C. Lanford and T.H. Turner Posponed the call for Pastor to next conference the meeting closed
Nov 17th
Pastor Absent Bro E.M. Calvert Moderator pro tem minutes of last meeting agreed to. made a call for supply for next year 1877. Bro Simpson Drummond unanimously called Bros Hoy and Willis to confer with him on the subject
The committee of on the difficulty between Nesbitt and Alexander have untill next conference to make their report. N. Nesbitt brought a balance of accounts against the church for repairs done in 1870 appointed a committee consisting of M.J. Scott[,] F. Walden[,] Hoy[,] W.T. Thomas and T.H. Turner to confer with an old committee on repairs There being no other business the church was dismissed.
December 16th
Servises by our Pastor Minutes approved Bro S. Drummond informed the church through Bro M.J. Scott that he would serve the church next year. The committee on difficulty between Nesbitt and Alexander that the committee met Oct 27th 1876 present F. Walden[,] B.J. Johnson[,] W.P. Hoy[,] J.C. Lanford[,] M.J. Scott[,] W.T. Thomas[,] W.A. Thomas[,] John Thomas[,] N.P. Gentry[,]
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M.S. Vise and W.H. Willis [organized?] by appointing F. Walden Chairman and W.H. Willis clerk heard from the parties Nesbitt & Alexander
2nd we think that Nesbitt did rong in charging Alexander of swearing a lie
3rd that Alexander’s threat to whip Nesbitt was unchristian like but we consider he was provoked on motion Nesbitt was Excluded on the above charge
Alexander requested his name taken off which was granted.
The committee on Nesbitt’s claim reported as follows after having confered with the old committee on repairs find that there was a contract that was not complyed with Report adopted.
gave a letter of dismission to Martha A. Lanford Willis it was
delegates to the union meeting S.H. Crow[,] F. Walden[,] M.J. Scott[,] J.C. Lanford and T.H. Turner there being no other business the church adjourned
January 20th 1877
Bro S. Drummond attended had servises no conference
Sunday 21st was a rainy day
Feb 17th Servises by our Pastor minutes of December meeting confirmed The matter of Nesbitt’s claim was presented by the old committee on repairs recommending the church to pay him Nesbitt ten dollars laid over
1877
March 17th 1877
was a bad day no conference
on Sunday Bro L.C. Ezell had servises Br Drummond was present.
April 14th
Servises by Pastor minutes of last conference confirmed
Nesbitts claim laid over
The clerk to record the preamble and resolutions adopted in regard to the Death of Bro William B.