Record book
GRAVEL HILL
MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
ABSTRACTS OF MINUTES
1867 - 1935
WITH ROLL UNTIL CA 1960
MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE
TRANSCRIBED BY NANCY WARDLOW KENNEDY
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The Baptis Church of Jesus Christ at Gravel Hill
Abstracts of the Minutes
TRANSCRIBED BY NANCY WARDLOW KENNEDY
BOOK ONE
Rules of Decorum for the Government of Gravel Hill Church
(Note: The Rules of Decorum was typed as written)
1. Conference to bee opened by Prayer. 2. A Moderator and clerk to be chosen as often as the church may deem nexessary. The Moderator to preside over the church and be Judge of Arber, but any member may appeal from his desissian on the same day but at no other time. 3. The clerk shall keep a record of the procedins of the church and such other assisting as the church may require of him. Order to be observed in conferance. 1. Invite visiting members to seats with us. 2. Open the dore for the reception of members. 3. Read the minutes of last meeting and attend to refferance if any. 4. Call for new business. All business shall come before the church by motion and and second and shall be decided or laid over before any other business is taken up unless with drawn by the Moderator. After allowing time for debate the Moderator shall take the question by yeas and nays. 5. But one member shall speak at a time who shall rise to his feet and address the Moderator and shall not be interrupted while speaking unless he use persanal reflectians or depart from the subject under consideration. 6. The Moderator shall have the same right to speak as may other members but shall call on some other Brother to fill the chair while speaking but shall not vote unless the church be equally divided and he vote to decide the question. 7. All questions shall be decided by a majority of the members present except in the receiving of members which shall be unanimous. 8. These rules may be amended or – at any time by a majority of the members present.
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NOTES
For many years the heading was always:
The Baptis Church of Jesus Christ at Gravel Hill met in conference on the Saturday before the – Lord’s Day in (month and year) and after divine service proceeded to business. 1. Invite visiting members to seats with us. 2. Opened a door for the reception of members. 3. Business, called “Set in Conference”
I typed the first three minutes “word for word” to show how they were written. After that, I usually just did abstracts and occasionally typed something word for word for clarity.
There are errors in this transcript. Sometimes names were hard to read but were
transcribed as closely as possible.
All the people in the minutes do not necessarily show up on the roll and some people on
the roll do not show up in the minutes.
There are many times no minutes were recorded. It is unknown if they had Church on those Sundays and just failed to keep minutes or if Church was skipped. I only noted minutes missed if it was over 3-4 months. If the month is not recorded - no minutes were in the books for that time period.
The copies of the minutes were obtained from the C. L. Majors papers housed at the
Memphis State Library.
Thanks to Pat Jones for help in proofing this documentation.
Gravel Hill was the Church of my youth, as it was my Mother and her Mother. I attended this Church until I was almost 30 years old. I moved to Selmer and started at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church but I have swayed very little from my Baptist upbringing. All my Mother’s people settled in and around the Gravel Hill area during the 1840's through the 1870's. So Gravel Hill has my roots growing deep. Because of these facts it has been a joy to transcribe the Gravel Hill Church minutes.
History of Gravel Hill Church is at the back of the book.
Nancy Wardlow Kennedy
April 13, 2002
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Saturday before the 1st Lord’s Day in October 1867: The Baptis Church of Jesus Christ at Gravel Hill met in conference on Saturday before the 1st Lord’s Day in October 1867. After Divine Service proceeded to business. 1. Invite visiting brethren to seats 2. Opened a door for the reception of members and received W. L. Fields and J. M. Huggins by letter & recommendation and Thomas L. Robertson and Elizabeth Gibson by experience. 3. Took up the reference from last meeting on the choice of Deacons & Clerk. John Carter and F. Kindal, chose as deacons and J. M. Huggins as Clerk. Agreed to attend to the ordination of deacons at the next meeting. 4. Appointed James M. Huggins, Adam Bowers & John Carter to draw up Rules of Order for the government of the Church and report at next meeting.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in November 1867: The Baptis Church of Jesus Christ at Gravel Hill met in conference on Saturday preceding the 3rd Lord’s Day in November 1867 and Divine Service proceeded to business. 1. Invited visiting members to seats 2. Opened a door for the reception of members 3. Called for reference - took up the subject of the ordination of deacons. Laid over til tomorrow. 4. Read the report of the committee appointed at last meeting to draw up Rules of order for the government of the Church. After being amended were adopted and ordered to be put on the church book. On Sunday, Elders J. T. Freeman and S. D. Kendall regularly ordained brethren John Carter and F Kendall as deacons for the Church.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in December 1867: The Baptist Church of Jesus Christ at Gravel Hill met in conference on Saturday preceding the 3rd Lord’s Day in December 1867. After Divine Service proceeded to business. 1. Invited visiting brethren to seats 2. Opened a door for the reception of members 3. Called for reference 4. The following resolution was offered and adopted: “Resolved that the Church travel til our next meeting for some brother in the ministry to serve them as pastor for the ensuing year.” “Resolved that the thanks of this be tendered to beloved Brother Elder S. D. Kendall for his devoted attendance on us during the present year and that he be respectfully requested to attend us till we obtain the service of some one to attend us as regular pastor for the church.
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Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in January 1868:
Asked Brother S. D. Kendall to pastor the church for the next year.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in February 1868:
No business
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in March 1868:
Carline Nowlin made application to become a member by recommendation, laid over til next
meeting. No other business appearing, the church was dismissed.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in April 1868:
Carline C Nowlin received as a member.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in May 1868:
No business.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in June 1868:
To observe the Lord’s Supper on Sunday. Appointed brethren T. L. Robertson, Adam Bowers,
James M. Huggins with the deacons of the church to attend – meeting.
Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in August 1868: Appointed brethren to the Association Meeting: (couldn’t read any names except John Carter. There was a name Kindall, Prince and Huggins alternate. Received Sister P. Bates by letter. Sister Nancy J. Horn (or Ham) and Sister Olive by experience and Brother S Smith (?) and Sister Paralee Long by letter. (These names may not be right - hard to read .)
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in September 1868:
Received Brother Thomas Gibson by recommendation and N. B. Olive (?) and Margaret Green
(?) by experience and baptism. (Another name may be mentioned. Hard to read)
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in October 1868:
A charge brought against Brother John Derryberry for joining the Methodist. A committee
appointed to cite him to answer the charge.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in November 1868:
Brother John Derryberry was excluded.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in February 1869:
No business.
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Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in April 1869:
No business.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in May 1869:
No business.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in June 1869:
No business.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in August 1869: Appointed brethren Gibson, Carter and Huggins to the Association. Alternate Brother Olive. Granted letters of dismissal to Sister P. Clemmons, Brother H. Clemmons and George Clemmons.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in October 1869:
Letter of dismissal granted to Sister C. Nowlin.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in November 1869: Accepted resignation of Brother Kendall. Appointed a committee of Brethren James M. Huggins, T. L. Robertson and John Carter to write to Brother R. T. Gardner to become the new pastor. Thanked Brother Kendall for serving the church this past year.
Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in January 1870:
Brother Gardner appeared and accepted the appointment of pastoring the church.
Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in February 1870: Brother Gardner changed the time of holding our church meetings from the 4th Sabbath the 3rd Sabbath.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in April 1870: A committee appointed to investigate a charge against a member (un-named). The committee was James M. Huggins, T. L. Robertson and Sister Olive. To have the Lord’s Supper at the next meeting.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in May 1870:
Almost unreadable. Brother Kendall apparently preached. Appointed brethren Gibson, T. L.
Robertson, J. M. Huggins to choose a pastor.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in August 1870:
Unreadable. Apparently Brother Gardner resigned because Brother Kendall was chosen.
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Note: There are no entries made from August 1870 to September 1871 and there are no pages
missing. No church or no minutes??
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in September 1871:
Unreadable except John Carter, T. L. Robertson and James M. Huggins appointed to attend
association.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in November 1871:
Received by letter Brother and Sister Christopher.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in December 1871:
No business.
Note: There are no entries made from December 1871 to June 1873 and there are no pages
missing. No church or no minutes??
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in June 1873:
Voted on Brother Davis to take care of the church. To celebrate the Lord’s Supper at next
meeting.
Next minutes all unreadable, even date.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in July 7 1873: Appointed John Carter, T. L. Robertson and James M. Huggins to the association. Alternate T. Gibson.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in August 1873:
Most unreadable. Appointed Elder Kindle as moderator protem.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in September 1873: Most unreadable. Accepted Bro H---- and Sister — by letter. Agreed to hold a protracted meeting at next meeting. (This is what we call a revival.) Named ministers but unable to read.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in October 1873: Received David Horn by letter. On Tuesday, October 21, Received C. Y. Michie, Catherine Beaty, M. C. Gibson and M. G. (?) Robinson by letter. Restored E. L. Meeks, E. Meeks, Ellen Meeks and M. L. Robinson to fellowship with us.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in November 1873: Received by letter, Sisters C. P. Prather and Fannie Thompson. Received the resignation of James M. Huggins as clerk. (Note from Nancy Kennedy, transcriber: The Baptis Church worshiping at Gravel Hill may not have been glad for James M. Huggins to resign as clerk but I sure was. The first 23 pages of this book were almost impossible to read because of his
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handwriting. The Lord answers in mysterious ways. David Horn had been attending Pleasant Site church but for some reason moved to Gravel Hill. I do not know if he moved physically or just changed churches but it was a blessing to preserve these old minutes since David Horn had a much better handwriting. Also David started recording the clerk and moderator (preacher) for each meeting.)
The new clerk changed the format for the minutes. The new heading was: Date. We the Church of Christ called the Mishionary Baptist met at Gravel Hill on Saturday before the -- Lord’s Day in (month, year) and after sermon by the pastor ------ was called to set in conference. 1. Opened the way for reception of new members. 2. Called for references 3. New business 4. Moved to adjourn.
Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in December 20, 1873 Sermon by Bro A. S. Davis. Received Sister E. J. C. Horn and Nancy A. Methel (?)by letter. Bro David Horn elected as clerk and Bro A. S. Davis elected as pastor for the year 1874. A. S. Davis, Moderator; J. M. Huggins CC Pro tem.
January 17, 1874
Sermon by Bro A. S. Davis. No business. A. S. Davis, Moderator, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem
January 14, 1874
Sermon by pastor Bro A. S. Davis. No business. Signed A. S. Davis, Mod, David Horn, CC
Mar 14, 1874
Sermon by Bro A. S. Davis. Changed time of meeting on Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm.
Signed A. S. Davis, Mod, David Horn, CC
Apr 18, 1874 Sermon by Bro A. S. Davis. Brother James M. Huggins presented the petition showing the agreement before entered into in regard to raising means (?) to build the house we worship in. Which is as follows: It is for the use of the Missionary Baptist but shall be free for all denominations to preach when not occupied by them (the Missionary Baptist church) and to be a public burying ground during all time to come. And under the said consideration he agreed to make a deed to the house and (a) lot of land which was accepted by the church. The church appointed David Horn, E. L. Meeke and R. H. Garrett as a community to assist Bro Huggins in laying off the lot and making the deed.. Signed A. S. Davis, Mod, David Horn, CC.
(Note: don’t know if James M. Huggins gave a building with this land or if they had to build a
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building. The minutes are unclear. It states “to build” but it also says Huggins will make a deed to the “house and lot.” Do not know where they were meeting before. The Gravel Hill Church still stands on the same lot that James M. Huggins gave in 1874.)
May 1874 The committee appointed to assist James M. Huggins to lay off the land and prepare the deed stated this had been accomplished and the committee dismissed. The church was requested to meet at Bro Gibson’s next Tuesday at 3pm. Signed A. S. Davis, Mod. David Horn, CC.
Tuesday, May 19, 1874
At Bro Gibson’s house. Sermon by J. J. Horn. Received James C. Perkins by experience.
Signed W. F. Kindall moderator pro tem, David Horn, CC.
June 20, 1874 Sermon by Bro A. S. Davis. Sister Mary Hopkins called for a letter of dismission. Appointed delegates to meeting at the Farmington Church in Miss, - Brothers E. T. Meeke and T. L. Roberson. Signed A. S. Davis, Mod, David Horn, CC.
July 20, 1874 Sermon by Bro A. S. Davis. Received Sister Nancy Wright by letter. Delegates to the Tishomingo Association in September were appointed - E. T. Meeke, R. H. Garrett, W. C. Christopher. John Carter and David Horn alternates. Signed A. S. Davis, Mod, David Horn, CC.
August 14, 1874 Sermon by Bro A. S. Davis. Invited members of other denominations to assist this church in carrying on a Meeting of Days (revival) at this time. Received John English Jr by letter, Elizabeth Burns by experience. Invited the Tishomingo Association to hold their annual meeting in 1875 with us.
August 21, 1874 Received James Carter, John English, Levi J. James, Francis Olive and Polly Olive by experience and to be baptized at our next meeting. Granted Brother C. Y. Meeke the liberty of exercising his gift in public at any time he felt willing to do so. Signed A. S. Davis, Mod, David Horn, CC.
Sept 19, 1874
Sermon by Bro W. F. Kindall and prayer by Bro J. J. Horn. Received Dicy Ann James, Milly
Ann James, Manery (?) Gibson, James M. Roberson and David H. Horn by experience and to be
baptized tomorrow. Adjourned to meet at the water tomorrow at 9 am. Signed W. T. Kindall,
Moderator pro tem, David Horn, CC.
Sunday Sept 20, 1874
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To attend to the ordinance of baptism after appropriate remarks by Bro W. F. Kindall, a hymn sung and prayer by Bro J. J. Horn, Bro W. F. Kindall proceeded to baptize the following brothers and sisters to wit: David H Horn, James M. Roberson, James Carter, John English, Levi J. James, Dicy A. James, Milly A. James, Manery Gibson, Francis Olive, Mary Safrona Olive and Elizabeth Burns. Dismissal in order to retire to the house for preaching. Signed W. F. Kindall, Moderator, pro tem, David Horn, CC.
October 17, 1874
Sermon by W. F. Kindall. Signed W. F. Kindall, Moderator pro tem, David Horn, CC.
November 1874
No business. Signed A. S. Davis, Moderator, G. H. Garrett, CC pro
Copy of the church house land: State of Tennessee, McNairy County. I, James M. Huggins of the state and county aforesaid have this day given unto David Horn and John Carter, deacons of the Baptist Church at Gravel Hill and their successors in office a certain lot or parcel of land with all the appertainances there unto belonging to hold in trust and sole use of said church and public burying ground, the same never to be used for any other purpose but a place for public worship and public burying ground. The said land is bounded as follows: beginning at a stake 8 poles south of the conditional corner between J. M. Huggins and Asa Jones, thence south 16 poles to a post oak thence east 18 poles 4 poles ---- north of east to a stake red oak and black walnut, thence north 16 poles to a stake post oak and walnut, thence west to the beginning. I bind myself, my heirs and assigns to warrant and defend a title of said land forever for the above named purposes. It is further agreed that the house on said lot shall be free for all denominations to worship in when not occupied by the Missionary Baptist. Given under my hand and sealed this the 30 day of May 1874. Signed Jas M. Huggins. Witness J. M. Huggins Jr, H. C. Davis. Registered in Purdy Book M page 158 July 4, 1874.
No minutes after November 1874 until May 15, 1875.
May 15, 1875 We the Church of Christ called the Missionary Baptist met at Gravel Hill on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in May 1875. Sermon by Elder J. J. Horn. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod pro tem, David Horn, CC.
June 20, 1875 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Appointed a committee to visit Bro Levi James and request him to fill his seat at our next meeting and answer to a report ledged against him. Appointed T. T. Roberson, R. H. Garrett, John English, Jr. A motion made to rescind the act in the receiving of E. T. Meeke, E. Meeke, Ellen Meeke and M. J. Roberson, the vote taken which was unanimous. Signed J. J. Horn, Moderator pro tem, David Horn, CC. July out of order. No minutes for August & September.
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October 23, 1875 Brother N. W. G. Baxter of the Holston Association of Baptists, commenced a Meeting of Days, continued to the 30th. On Saturday, the way opened for the reception of members. Received Fanny L. Garrett by letter. The meeting continued until Sunday the 7th of November, 1875. Signed David Horn, CC.
November 1875
Sermon by Selinar ? Keneday. Signed S. Keneday, Mod, David Horn, CC.
July 17, 1875 (I know this is out of order, but it is this way in the book.) Sermon by J. J. Horn. Called for report of the committee appointed to visit Bro Levi James. Bro James being present made sanctification to the church. Sister Moly Roberson requested a letter of dismissal. Committee appointed to attend Tishomingo conference were Bros. H. Garrett, John Carter and David Horn. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod pro tem, David Horn, CC.
Dec 18, 1875
Sermon by S. Keneday. Signed S. Keneday, Mod pro tem, David Horn, CC
January 15, 1876
Sermon by S. Keneday. Signed S. Keneday, Mod pro tem, David Horn, CC.
February 19, 1876 Sermon by Elder J. H. Curry. Called Elder James H. Curry as pastor, which he accepted. Bro W. C. Cristopher and Sister Sary E. Cristopher called for letters of dismission. Signed Jas H. Curry, Mod, David Horn, CC.
March 18, 1876 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Agreed to send a committee to visited Bro Levi James and request him to fill his seat at out next meeting to answer to some charges aledged against him. Committee John English, R. H. Garrett and T. L. Roberston. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, David Horn, CC
Apr 15, 1876 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. In the case of Bro Levi James, the church withdrew our fellowship. Agreed to send a committee of three to visit Sister Telitha Wiley, to wit, Sisters Jane Carter, Ann Singleton and Agnes Trotter in regard to a charge alleged against her. Signed J. H. Curry, Moderator, David Horn, CC.
May 20, 1976 Sermon by Elder J. H. Curry. Postponed the business of Sister Telitha Wiley until the next meeting. Added Sisters Mary Horn and Nancy A Mitchell to the committee. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, David Horn, CC.
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June 17, 1876
Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Acquitted Sister Telitha Wiley. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, David
Horn CC.
July 15, 1876 After singing and prayer by C. Y. Meeke. Delegates to the Tishomingo Association appointed: R. H. Garrett, John English, Jr, and David Horn. Alternate John Carter. C. Y. Meeke called for letter of dismissal. Signed David Horn, Mod pro tem, John English, CC pro tem
Aug 19, 1876 Sermon by Elder J. H. Curry. Received Sister Martha Mitchell by letter. Signed J. H. Curry, Moderator, David Horn, CC
Sept 16, 1876
Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Received Josiah Jordan and Sirena Jordan by baptism and Sary
Baker (?) by recommendation. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, D. Horn, CC.
Nov 16, 1876
Sermon by J. H. Curry. No business. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem
December 17, 1876 Sermon by J. H. Curry. Appointed J. Jordan and R. H. Garrett to have the house repaired. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem.
Feb 17, 1877
Sermon by J. H. Curry. No business. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, David Horn, CC
March 18, 1877
Sermon by J. H. Curry. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, r. H. Garrett, Mod, pro tem
April 14, 1877 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, D. Horn, CC. . May 19, 1877 Sermon by Elder J. H. Curry. Received F. M. Carter, M. B. Carter, W. L. B. Carter, S. E. Carter and M. A. E. Hill by letter on Sunday May 20th. Signed J. H. Carter, Mod, D. Horn, CC.
Oct 20, 1877
Preaching by Brother Butler. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem
Nov 1877
Preaching by Brother Norwood. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem.
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Saturday before the third Sabbath in Dec 1877 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Called for letters of dismissal: Bro John Carter and wife, Bro James Carter, Brother F. M. Carter and wife, M. B. Carter, W. L. B. Carter, S. E. Carter, M. A. E. Hill. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem
Saturday before the third Sabbath in March 1878
Sermon by Bro Jimmie (Curry?) Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem
Saturday before the third Sabbath in June 15, 1878 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. To elect a deacon at our next meeting on Saturday, call a presbytery and have him ordained on Sunday. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, David Horn, CC.
Saturday before the third Sabbath in August 17, 1878 Sermon by Brother J. H. Curry. Election Brother R. H. Garrett as deacon. Sister Ann Singleton called for letter of dismissing. Delegates to association appointed were: R. H. Garrett, David Horn, D. H. Horn and T. S. Roberson, J. H. Curry, alternate. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, D. Horn, CC. August 18, 1878. Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Put off ordination of new deacon until next meeting.
Saturday before the third Sabbath in Sept 18, 1878 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Received Brother B. F. Sanders by experience to be baptized tomorrow. Sept 19, Sunday. After preaching, attended to the ordinance of baptism of B. F. Sanders. Agreed to continue the meeting for day to Tuesday 21st. Preaching by Bro Eliff. Chose Brothers J. E. Eliff, J. J. Horn with the moderator to attend to the ordination of Bro R. H. Garrett as deacon of this church. Agreed to change our post office from Corinth to Falcon, Tenn. Agreed to call for a letter of dismissing from the Tishomingo Association for the purpose of joining the Unity Association of Baptist as it is more convenient. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, David Horn, CC.
Saturday before the third Sabbath in March 1879 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Sister Telitha Wiley called for a letter of dismissing. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, David Horn, CC.
Saturday before the third Sabbath in May 1879
Sermon by Brother Curry. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem
Saturday before the third Sabbath in June 1879
Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, D. Horn, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in July 1879 Continued the Meeting for Days (to) 31st. Delegates to Unity Association appointed were R. H. Garrett, B. F. Sanders and David Horn. Dismissing in order. Signed Jas H. Curry, Mod, R. H. Garret, CC pro tem.
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Saturday before the third Sabbath in Sept 1879 Sermon by Bro J. H. Curry. Received Cirena S. Olive by experience and to be baptized tomorrow. (Sunday) Met at the water for the baptism of Cirena Olive. Signed J. H. Curry, Mod, D. Horn, CC.
No minutes after September 1879 until May 15, 1880.
Saturday before the third Sabbath in May 15, 1880 Called Bro H.. G. Savage as pastor for 1880, with the assistance of Brother J. J. Horn. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, D. Horn, CC.
Saturday before the third Sabbath in June 19, 1880
Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, D. Horn, CC
Saturday before the third Sabbath in July 1880
Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, D. Horn, CC
Saturday before the third Sabbath in August 1880 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Delegates to Association appointed were R. H. Garrett, B. F. Sanders and John English. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem
Saturday before the third Sabbath in Sept 1880 Sermon by H. G. Savage. Brother John English and Bro W. L. B. Carter called for a letter of dismissal. Meeting continued. Received Amanda Garner by letter. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, D. Horn, CC.
Saturday before the third Sabbath in October 1880
Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, D. Horn, CC
December 1880 Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Called Brother Savage was pastor for another year. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem,
Saturday before the third Sabbath in January 1881
Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod. R. H. Garrett, CC pro tem
Saturday before the third Sabbath in March 1881.
Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, B. F. Sanders, CC pro tem
Saturday before the third Sabbath in April 1881
Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, D. Horn, CC
Saturday before the third Sabbath in May 1881
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Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, D. Horn, CC
Saturday before the third Sabbath in June 1881
Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, D. Horn, CC
Saturday before the third Sabbath in July 1881
Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed by H. G. Savage, Mod, D. Horn, CC
Saturday before the third Sabbath in August 1881.
Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, D. Horn, CC
Saturday before the third Sabbath in Sept 1881
Sermon by Bro H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, David Horn, CC
Date missing Oct or Nov
Sermon by H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, B. F. Sanders, CC pro tem
Saturday before the third Sabbath in December 1881
Sermon by H. G. Savage. Signed H. G. Savage, Mod, B. F. Sanders, CC pro tem
Saturday before the third Sabbath in August 1882 Sermon by B. F. Fronabarger. B. F. Sanders, John English and Jesse Olive appointed as delegates to Unity Association. Letter of dismissal to Sister Catherine Cathey. Signed B. F. Franebarger, Mod. R. H. Garrett, CC. Pro tem.
Saturday before the third Sabbath in Sept 1882 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Received Josiah Jordan and Serina Jordan by letter. Called Bro B. F. Fronabarger for pastor for the next year. Bro David Horn offered his resignation as clerk of the church and Josiah Jordan was elected as clerk. David Horn, Eliza J. C. Horn, David H. Horn and Nancy A. Mitchell called for letters of dismissing. Signed B. F. Fronabarger, Mod, Josiah Jordan CC.
Saturday before the third Sabbath in Sept 1882
Sermon by Bro B. F. Fronabarger. Signed B. F. Franabarger, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the third Sabbath in December 1882 Sermon by Bro B. F. Fronabarger. Called Bro McCraw to preach for us next year. Signed B. F. Fronabarger, Mod, Jos Jordan, CC
Saturday before the third Sabbath in April 1883 Sermon by Bro J. W. Gooch. Motion and second to enter the subscription for the building of the church house on the church book. Adopted by the church and further ordered that the following resolution be entered on the church book. “ Resolved that the clause in the subscription allowing
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other dominations to preach in it was only intended for traveling preachers and foreigners and that no domination has a right to — a church of hold regular church meetings in the house without permission of the church. Be it further resolved that the Primitive Baptist church be allowed to preach in the house until they build or otherwise provide.” Signed J. W. Gooch, Mod, Jos Jordan, CC
“We the undersigned agree to pay the amounts annex to our names for the purpose of building a church house at Gravel Hill intended for the use of the Missionary Baptist but shall be free for all dominations to preach in when not occupied by them. The amounts subscribed may be paid in lumber, labor or money, if paid in lumber or labor to be paid when called on by the building committee to be appointed by the subscribers, after the 20th day of July next. If paid in money to be due the 1st day of November next.” No names or amounts listed.
Saturday before the third Sabbath in May 1883
Sermon by Bro J. W. Gooch. Signed Jos Jordan, CC, J. W. Gooch, Mod
Saturday before the first Sabbath in July 1883 Sermon by Bro J. W. Gooch. Letter of dismissing granted to Sister Nancy A. Driskel. Signed, J. W. Gooch, Mod, Jos Jordan, CC
Saturday before the third Sabbath in August 1883 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Brothers R. H. Garrett, B. D. Sanders and Josiah Jordan appointed as delegates to Unity Association. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod. Jos Jordan, CC
Saturday before the third Sabbath in December 1883 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Called Bro J. J. Horn as pastor for the next year. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, Jos Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the third Sabbath in February 1884 Sermon by Bro J. J. Horn. Letters of dismissing granted to Bro and Sister Garrett. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, Jos Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the third Sabbath in May 1885 Sermon by J. J. Horn. Received by letter, Brother J. L. Jones, Sister M. E. Jones and Sister Elisabeth Stanfield. Signed J. J. Horn, Mod, Jos Jordan, CC
First Sabbath in November 1885 Sermon by Brother J. L. Jones. Brother English having violated the church rules made acknowledgment to the church and was forgiven. Brother Jordan, the former CC having erased his one name from the book and by his one request the church declares nonfellowship with him. Sister Elizabeth English request her name erased from the church book. The church having nothing against her left it unfinished. Signed J. L. Jones, Mod. R. J. Olive CC pro tem.
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No minutes recorded from February 1884 to May 1885; then May 1885 to November 1885. Many months are missing. I think they had church more regular than documented and just failed to keep the minutes because the minutes elude to previous happenings.
Saturday before the third Sunday in December 1885 Sermon by Bro Horn. After talk by Brother Huggins in regard to Brother Jordan and by Bro Jordan the church rescinded her act and received him back in the church and appointed a committee to talk to Sister English. Elected Bro R. J. Olive as church clerk for the next year. Signed Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the third Sabbath in March 1886 Sermon by Bro Jones. Motion was made that the church with draw her fellowship with Sister English after a talk by all the brethren present. Elected Bro J. L. Jones as pastor for the remainder of the year. Signed J. L. Jones, Mod, R. J. Olive, CC
Saturday before the third Sabbath in June 1886
Sermon by Bro Jones. Rules of the church read and adopted. Signed J. L. Jones, Mod, R. J.
Olive, CC
No minutes for a year.
Saturday before the third Sabbath in Saturday before the third Sabbath in June 1887 Sermon by Brother Green, a Free Will Baptist. Received Bro A. Haddock, Sister P. Haddock, Sister M. E. Haddock by recommendation of letter. Received Sister C. E. McHughes and Sister Huldy McHughes by letter. Signed J. L. Jones, Mod. R. J. Olive, CC
Saturday before the third Sabbath in August 1887 Sermon by Bro Davis. Received three members, two by letter, one by experience. No names. Appointed Brother Jordan, R. J. Olive, Brother McHughes and R. J. Olive as delegates to the association. Signed Brother Davis, Mod, R. J. Olive, CC.
Third Sunday in October 1888 Letters of dismissal to Sister M. S. Burress and V– Childre. Signed S. A. Norwood, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC
First Sunday in March 1889
Elected Brother R. J. Jennings as pastor. Signed J. Jordan Mod, W. A. Jordan, CC pro tem
Fourth Sabbath in April 1889 Received three members by letter, no names. To change meeting to fourth Sabaath in each month and Saturday before. To elect deacons at out next meeting. Signed R. J. Jennings, Mod,
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Josiah Jordan, CC
Fourth Sabbath in May 1889 Sermon by Bro R. J. Jennings. Received one member by recommendation. Recognized Brother A. Haddock as deacon. Elected Brothers Josiah Jordan and L. H. Robertson as deacons. Chose Brothers Asa Wyatt and J. L. Jones and R. J. Jennings to attend to the ordination of the new deacons. Signed R. J. Jennings, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before fourth Sunday in June 1889 Sermon by Bro R. J. Jennings. Ordination of new deacons by Bros R. J. Jennings, Asa Wyatt and J. L. Jones. Signed R. J. Jennings, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before fourth Sunday in July 1889 Sermon by Bro R. J. Jennings. Elected Bros R. J. Jennings, T. J. Huggins and W. A. Jordan as delegates to the association. Appointed a committee to have the house repaired. Signed R. J. Jennings, Josiah Jordan, CC.
June 26, 1889 “ For and in consideration of one hundred dollars to me paid by James M. Huggins, I agree to pay an annuity of six dollars per year to A. Haddock, Josiah Jordan and L. H. Robertson, deacons of the Gravel Hill Baptist Church or their successors in office, to be used by said church, first to keep in repairs the Huggins Family graveyard, the balance for any repairs about the church or church expenses. It is further agreed that I have a right to pay said church deacons the said one hundred dollars if I wish to, or any contingencies arising to make it necessary; and be declared, the said annuity to be reinvested to the same purpose above named. Given under may hand and seal the day and date above written. M. D. Huggins, witness T. E. Norwood.”
Saturday before fourth Sunday in August 1889
Sermon by Bro R J. Jennings. Received three members by restoration, two by letter.
Appointed a committee on benevolence. Signed R. J. Jennings, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1889 Sermon by Bro R. J. Jennings. Committee reported the house had been repaired. Changed the time of Saturday service from 3 pm to 11 am. Signed R. J. Jennings, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before fourth Sunday in Oct 1889 Sermon by Bro R. J. Jennings. Called Bro B. F. Taylor as pastor for the next year. Signed R. J. Jennings, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before fourth Sunday in November 1889 Sermon by Bro R. F. Taylor. Appointed Bros T. J. Huggins, L. H. Robertson to have the stove flue repaired. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC
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Nov 28, 1889 “We the Baptist church worshiping at Gravel Hill, Tenn, in conference assembled, resolved that whereas Frederick Howard stands excluded from the Unity Association and whereas said Howard’s name has been taken from the ministerial roll of the same, and we indorse the same, we will not allow him to preach. We further resolve that no preacher of any domination shall preach in our house unless in good standing in his domination. Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be presented to said Howard at Falcon and a copy sent to the Baptist & Reflector at Nashville for publication. Done at a called meeting of the church on the 28th day of Nov. 1889. Signed L. H. Robertson, Mod pro tem, Josiah Jordan, CC.”
Saturday before fourth Sunday in December 1889 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Committee has not repaired the stove flue . (Note: they may be getting cold). Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1890
No business. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1890
Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1890
Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Received 1 member. Signed B F Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1890 (out of order again.) Sermon by b. F. Taylor. Stove flue has been repaired. Bro J. L. Jones and wife called for a letter of dismission. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Feb 1890
Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1890 Sermon by B. F. Taylor. Charge against Brother Andy Fowler for drinking and swearing. Appointed R. J. Jennings, H. A. Warren, J. C. Brasher to visit Bro Fowler. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1890
Sermon by Bro b. F. Taylor. Church withdrew her fellowship with Bro Andy Fowler. To have
the Association with us on the 5th Sunday. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1890 Sermon by Bro R. J. Jennings. Appointed Brethren R. J. Jennings, T. J. Huggins, Josiah Jordan as delegates to the Association. Received 1 member by letter, one for baptism and four when they received their letter from Pleasant Site church. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, .
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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1890
Sermon by J. N. Hodges. Two called for their letter. Will host the Association next year.
Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Oct 9, 1890 Having satisfactory evidence that it is the duty of our beloved Brother W. A. Jordan to peach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore be it resolved that he is hereby licensed by this church to exercise his gift in the Master’s cause. Whenever and wherever God in His Providence may cast his lot and opportunity afford and further recommend him as a worthy and promising worker in the Master’s vineyard. Done at called meeting of the church in conference. Gravel Hill, Oct 9, 1890. Signed R. J. Jennings, Mod . Josiah Jordan, CC. (Note W. A. Jordan was the son of Josiah Jordan)
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October 1890 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Elected Bro Taylor as pastor for the next year. Elected Josiah Jordan as clerk for the next year. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November 1890 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Received Bro J. C. Springer and wife, C. C. Springer by experience. Appointed T. J. Huggins and Josiah Jordan as messengers to the meeting at Pinson on 5th Sunday. Appointed R. J. Jennings and J. L. Jones to the meeting at Center Hill on the 5th Sunday. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in December 1890
Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. The church extended the right hand of fellowship to Bro W. A.
Jordan as a licensed preacher. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1891
Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in February 1891
Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1891 Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Agreed to have services at 2 pm on Saturday. Signed B. F. Taylor, Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1891
Sermon by Bro. B. F. Taylor. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1891
Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Received Bro G. W. Jones and Sister S. A. Jones by letter.
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Received one by experience, no name. Resolution to have a debate at this place. Motion to table lost. Called for the previous question lost. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1891 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Received 2 by letter. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1891
Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Appointed Bros T. J. Huggins, Josiah Jordan and Elder B. F.
Taylor to the association. Received one by experience. Extended meeting to Tuesday night.
Received two by experience. Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1891 Brother H. C. Brasher & family called for letters of dismissal. Bro J. A. Fowler was restored to fellowship. Bro Fowler called for letters of dismissing for himself and his wife. Received J. J. Bell by experience. Motion made to ordain Bro W. A. Jordan to the full work of the ministry. Appointed Elders J. L. Jones, P. M. Nolen, B. F. Taylor to Association. Elder B. F. Taylor preached the ordination sermon (apparently for W. A. Jordan.) . J. L. Jones prayed the prayer. P. M. Nolen presented the Bible. Received through the week 18 by experience (not named). Signed B. F. Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in September 1891
Sermon by Bro B. F. Taylor. Elected Bro P. M. Nolen as pastor for next year. Signed B. F.
Taylor, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October 1891
Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Changed the Saturday meetings from 2 pm to 11 am. Signed P. M.
Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November 1891
Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Letters of dismissing to Bro. A. Haddock, wife and daughter.
Appointed Bro W. A. Jordan to the Association. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in December 1891 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Charges against Bro Walter Sims for violation of the church. Appointed Brethren L. H. Robertson, T. J. Huggins and J. C. Springer to labor with him. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod pro tem. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1892
Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. In the case of Bro Walter Sims, forgave him and discharged the
committee. Changed time of Saturday meetings to 2 pm. Letters of dismissing to Bro R. J.
Jennings, his wife, son and daughter, Sister T. E. Norwood and her two sons. Signed P. M.
Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
February 1892
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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sermon by P. M. Nolen. Motion and carried that the clerk keep a record of the amounts paid to the pastor. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1892
Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Received Sister Ola Simms. Withdrew fellowship with Sister
Holly Haddock, adultery. Withdrew fellowship with Sisters M. A. Burress and Elizabeth
Robertson for contempt of the church. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1892 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Letter of dismissing to Bro J. M. Robertson. Withdrew fellowship with Andy Fowler. Letters of dismissing to Horry Hill and wife. Received Mary Simms and Bro C. F. Thompson. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1892
Sermon by P. M. Nolen. Resolved that this church take up quarterly collections for church
purposes. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1892. Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Signed P. M.
Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1892 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Appointed Brethren H. A. Warren, L. H. Robertson and Josiah Jordan to the Association. Appointed T. J. Huggins, J. N. Emmons, J. C. Springer, a committee on entertaining. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod pro tem, Josiah Jordan, CC
First Sunday in September 1892
Received 1 member by baptism, 4 by recommendation. Extended meeting and received 4 by
baptism and 2 by recommendation. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in October 1892 Elected Bro P. M. Nolen to serve as pastor for the next year. At Sunday meeting receive one by experience. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October 1892 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Two members called for references. Excluded Sister M. S. Fowler for contempt of the church. Collection of $3.00. On Sunday received one by letter and two by baptism. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November 1892
Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in December 1892
Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC
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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1893 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Charges against Della English, Emma Armstrong and Irmic Huggins for dancing, withdrew fellowship from them. Quarterly collection $1.45. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in February 1893 Received Bro P. M. Nolen and sister Nolen by letter. Letters of dismissal to Bro John Warren and wife. Signed L. H. Robertson, Mod pro tem. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1893
Sermon by Bro. P. M. Nolen. No offering. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1893 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Appointed Bros W. A. Burns, L. H. Robertson, and J. C. Springer, alternate, to the Association. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1893 Charge against Elder J. G. Jones for heresy, withdrew fellowship. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1893
Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1893 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Appointed L. H. Robertson, W. A. Burns, J. N. Emmons to the Association. J. C. Springer, alternate. Recognized Bro Nixon Emmons as deacon. Elected Bro R. J. Olive as deacon. Ordained on Sunday. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1893
Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Received on by experience. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod pro tem,
Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in September 1893 The pastor was absent. Had singing and prayer. Two members called for references. Signed L. H. Robertson, Mod pro tem. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October 1893
Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Two members called for references. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod
Josiah Jordan, CC
November 1893
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Sermon by Bro F. Ball. The church adopted to resolution to take quarterly collections to send to 5th Sunday meetings. Letter of dismissal to Sister Dolly Prince. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in December 1893 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Letter of dismissal to Bro W. A. Jordan. Appointed brethren T. J. Huggins, R. J. Olive, J. N. Emmons to 5th Sunday meetings. Signed P. M. Nolen, Josiah Jordan
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1894 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Charges against Frances, or Frona, Roberson and Maude Bell for dancing. Withdrew fellowship. Letter of dismissal to Sister Q. Q. Bell . Signed P. M. Nolen, Josiah Jordan
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in February 1894 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Withdrew fellowship from Maud Bell. Letters of dismissal to Sister S. J. Wilson, Bro and Sister B. F. Taylor. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1894
Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Received Sister S. F. Armstrong by letter. Signed P. M. Nolen,
Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1894
Appointed –(can’t read) -, J. N. Emmons and P. M. Nolen as messengers to the 5th Sunday
meeting. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1894
Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Received Sister S. F. Roberson by restoration and Bro W. H.
Dewberry by letter. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1894 Bro C. K. Thompson ask for letter of dismissal. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1894 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Appointed brethren T. J. Huggins, R. J. Olive, J. C. Springer and L. H. Robertson to attend the association at Saulsbury. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod, Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1894 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Received 6 by experience ( no names). Accepted the resignation of Bro P. M. Nolen as pastor. Elected Bro W. A. Jordan as pastor. On Sunday received 2 by experience. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in September 1894 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Appointed brethren T. J. Huggins, Josiah Jordan as messenger to 5th Sunday meeting. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October 1894
Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. No business. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November 1894 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Letter of dismissal to Bro A. H. Brasher. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in December 1894
Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Appointed brethren W. J. Young, Josiah Jordan to attend 5th
Sunday meeting. Signed W. A. Jordan, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.
Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1895
Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. No business. Signed P. M. Nolen, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
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Names of male members: Mostly dismissal date, sometimes receiving date.
This part is not always clear, I tried to type it as listed.
J. M. Huggins 1. Died Sept 5, 1892
John English 2.
R. J. Olive 3.
Josiah Jordan 4.
J. L. Jones 5. Excluded May 1893
A. Haddock 6. Dismissal by letter Nov 1891
E. T. McHughes 7.
W. A. Jordan 8. Dismissal by letter Dec 1893
H. A. Warren 9.
Eld. R. J. Jennings 10 Dismissal by letter Jan 1892
L. H. Robertson 11.
T. J. Huggins 12.
A. H. Brasher 13. Dismissal by letter Nov 1894
W. J. Olive 14.
L. H. Prince 15.
A. A. Jones 16 Excluded Mar 1895
J. C. Springer 17
Eld B. F. Taylor 18. Dismissal by letter Feb. 1894
G. W. Jones 19.
Horry Hill 20. Dismissal by letter May 1892
W. H. Thompson 21.
| S. Haddock | 22. | Dismissal by letter Nov 1892 |
| T. J. Huggins | 23. | Excluded Jan 1893 |
| R. J. Jennings, Jun | 24. | Dismissal by letter |
| J. W. Norwood | 25. | Dismissal by letter |
| Ernest Norwood | 26. | Dismissal by letter |
Joe Prather 27.
William Prather 28 Died May 30, 1893
Daniel Thigpen 29.
James Howie 30.
| Walter Sims | 31. | Dismissal by letter |
| J. N. Emmons | 32. | By baptism August 1891 |
| C. K. Thompson | 33. | Dismissal by letter May 1892 |
| H. N. Emmons | 34. | Sept 1892 by recommendation |
| F. S. Emmons | 35 | Sept 1892 by recommendation |
| Nixon Emmons | 36 | Sept 1892 by recommendation |
| Robert Curtis | 37 | Sept 1892 by recommendation, dismissal/letter Mar 1895 |
| William Scoggins | 38 | By Baptism, Dismissal by letter Mar 1895 |
| W. A. Burns | 39. | Baptism Sept 1892 |
| J. D. Warren | 40. | Baptism Oct 23, 1892, dismissal by letter Feb 1893 |
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| P. M. Nolen | 41 | by letter 1893 |
| W. G. Armstrong | 42 | by baptism |
| W. H. Dewberry | 43. | By letter May 1894 |
| J. T. Huggins | 44. | By baptism August 1894 |
| William South | 45. | By baptism Aug 1894 |
| W. A. Young | 46. | By letter Nov 1894 |
Names of Female Members
Margaret McCoy 1.
M. N. Olive 2. Died May 17, 1893
H. E. Prince 3.
C. P. Prather 4.
F. J. Huggins 5.
Elizabeth Robertson 6. Excluded Apr 1892
F. D. Eaton 7. Excluded Feb 1895
Eliza Olive 8.
F. C. Robertson 9.
C. C. Prince 10. Dismissal by letter Nov 25, 1893
C. C. Jordan 11.
M. E. Jones 12.
M. B. Burress 13. Excluded Apr 1892
M. A. Horn 14.
P. Haddock 15. Dismissal by letter Nov 1891
M. F. Haddock 16. Dismissal by letter
Anna McHughes 17.
M. A. Jones 18.
T. E. Norwood 19. Dismissal by letter Jan 1892
M. I. Jennings 20. Dismissal by letter Jan 1892
Abby Jennings 21. Dismissal by letter Jan 1892
Martha Garrett 22.
D. S. Brasher 23.
Mary McHughes 24.
Hulda McHughes 25.
Zoria Robertson 26.
Ida Armstrong 27.
Cila McCoy 28.
Julia M. Hill 29. Dismissal by letter May 1892
Caroline Huggins 30.
C. C. Springer 31.
S. C. Taylor 32. Dismissal by letter Feb 1894
S. A. Jones 33.
M. S. Burress 34.
V. E. Jones 35.
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J. J. Bell 36. Dismissal by letter Jan 1894
Musa English 37.
Sallie Oliver 38.
| S. J. Wilson | 39. | Dismissal by letter Feb. 1894 |
| Safronia Robertston | 40. | Excluded Jan 1894 |
| Della English | 41. | Excluded Jan 1893 |
| Nannie Haddock | 42. | Dismissal by letter Nov 1892 |
| Emma Curtis | 43. | Dismissal by letter Mar 1895 |
C. C. Hewitt 44.
| Emma Armstrong | 45. | By Baptism Aug 1891, excluded Jan 1893 |
| Ola Simms | 46. | By relation March 1892, dismissal by letter Sept 1892 |
| Mary Simms | 47. | By relation March 1892, dismissal by letter Sept 1892 |
| R. P. Emmons | 48. | By recommendation |
| M. A. Bell | 49. | By baptism. Excluded Feb 1894 |
| Laura Emmons | 50. | By baptism. Sept 10, 1892 |
(don’t know if date is when joined or when left.)
| Josephine Curtis | 51. | Recommendation. Dismissal by letter Mar 1895 |
| Lou Burns | 52. | By baptism |
| Jose Jones | 53. | By baptism Oct 16, 1892 |
| Clora Warren | 54 | By Baptism Oct 22, 1892, Dismissal by letter Feb 1893 |
| Jennie Black | 55. | By letter Oct 23, 1892 |
| M. A. Nolen | 56. | By letter Feb 1893 |
Martha Mitchell 57.
| Louisa Richards | 58. | Baptism Sept 1893 |
| Mattie B. Richards | 59. | By letter Oct 1893 |
| S. F. Armstrong | 60. | By letter March 1894 |
| Safronia Robertson | 61. | By restoration May 1894 |
| Louella South | 62. | By baptism Aug 1894 |
| Elvin Huggins | 63. | By baptism Aug 1894 |
| Bulah Robertson | 64. | By baptism Aug 1894 |
| Julia Thigpen | 65. | By baptism Aug 1894 |
| Ola Thigpen | 66. | By baptism Aug 1894 |
| Nora Springer | 67. | By baptism Aug 1894 |
| Minna Thompson | 68. | By letter March 1895 |
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BOOK TWO
February 1895
(Note: The membership was repeated in the second book and is repeated in this abstract simply because it is not exactly the same and contains some different information.)
Name of Males
John English 1. Dead
R. J. Olive 2. Excluded May 1898
Josiah Jordan 3.
E. T. McHughes 4.
| H. A. Warren | 5. | Dismissal | by letter Oct 1900 |
| L. H. Robertson | 6. | Dead | |
| T. J. Huggins | 7. | Dismissal | by letter Sept 1900 |
| W. J. Olive | 8. | Dismissal | by letter Sept 1895 |
L. H. Prince 9.
J. C. Springer 10. Dismissal by letter July 1898
G. W. Jones 11. Excluded Feb 1902
W. H. Thompson 12. Dismissal by letter Sept 1900
Joe Prather 13.
Daniel Thigpen 14.
James Howie 15. Excluded Dec 1895
J. N. Emmons 16. Dismissal by letter July 1897
H. N. Emmons 17. Dismissal by letter Nov 1895
F. S. Emmons 18.
Nixon Emmons 19. Excluded Dec 1895
W. A. Burns 20 Excluded May 1896
P. M. Nolen 21. Dismissal by letter Sept 1896
W. G. Armstrong 22.
W. W. Dewberry 23.
J. T. Huggins 24. Excluded April 1896
William South 25.
W. L. Young 26. Dismissal by letter Sept 1897
J. D. Warren 27.
| Robert Armstrong | 28. | Died 1900 | (By baptism Aug 1895) |
| A. R. Huggins | 29. | By baptism July 1896 | |
| W. O. Armstrong | 30. | By baptism July 1896 | |
| J. T. Huggins | 31. | By restoration- dismissal by letter Nov 1900 | |
| J. W. Wyatt | 32. | By letter | |
| Walter L. Young | 33. | Dismissal Jun 1899 By letter Oct 25, 1896 | |
| M. D. Huggins | 34. | Dismissal | By experience July 1897 |
| T. M. Springer | 35. | Dismissal | By experience, April 1902, |
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| Elder T. J. Perry | 36. | By letter | By letter Nov 1896 |
| Arch Prince | 37. | Died Jan -- | By baptism July 1898 |
| Robert Burns | 38. | By Baptism July 1899 | |
| Colie Bell | 39. | Excluded | By baptism July 1899 |
| John Olive | 40. | By baptism July 1899 | |
| Marcus Prince | 41. | By baptism July 1899 | |
| R. J. Olive | 42. | Excluded | baptism July 1899, restored July 1902 |
| W. A. Burns | 43. | Restored 1899 | |
| J. A. Armstrong | 44. | By baptism Sept 1901 |
Names of Females
Margaret McCoy 1. Died Sept 1897
H. E. Prince 2.
C. P. Prather 3. Dismissal by letter May 1902
F. J. Huggins 4. Dismissal by letter Sept 1900
Eliza Olive 5. Dismissal by letter Sept 1895
F. J. Robertson 6.
C. C. Jordan 7. Died Jan 3, 1896
M. E. Jones 8. Excluded February 1902
M. A. Hamm 9. Died Nov 1895
Anna McHughes 10.
M. E. Conner 11. Dismissal by letter June 1898
Martha Garrett 12. Died January 1900
D. L. Roberson 13.
Mary Armstrong 14. Died August I think
Hulda McHughes 15.
Izora Huggins 16. Dismissal by letter Jan 1900
Ida McCormack 17.
Lillie Huggins 18.
Caroline Huggins 19.
C. C. Springer 20. Dismissal by letter July 1898
S. A. Jones 21 Excluded Oct 1901
M. S. Burress 22.
V. E.Littlejohn 23.
Musa Lockman 24.
Sallie Olive 25.
Saphronia Armstrong 26. Dismissal by letter Dec 1908
C. C. Hewitt 27.
R. P. Emmons 28. Dismissal by letter Nov 1895
Laura Emmons 29. Dismissal by letter July 1897
Louella Burns 30.
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Jose Jones 31. Dead
Jennie Black 32. Excluded July 1896
M. A. Nolen 33. Dismissal by letter Sept 1896
Martha Mitchell 34.
Louise Richards 35.
Mattie B. Richards 36.
S. F. Armstrong 37.
Louvella South 38.
Elvin Huggins 39
Bula Robertson 40
Julie Thigpen 41. Excluded Jan 1896
Ola Thigpen 42
Nora Springer 43.
Minna Thompson 44. Dismissal by letter Sept 1900
Dora Warren 45.
Lizza Smith 46. By baptism Aug 1895
Mitta Robertson 47.
Virgie Olive 48 Dismissal by letter Nov 1900
Georgia Wyatt 49. By baptism July 1896
M.E. Huggins 50.
Rosa Jordan 51. By baptism Sept 4, 1896
Minnie Young 52. Dismissal by letter Oct 25, 1896
Nicie Huggins 53. Dismissal Experience July 1897
Gola Armstrong 54.
Mattie McCoy 55.
| Dora Springer | 56. | Dismissal | by letter April 1902 |
| Zilpha Perry | 57. | Dismissal | by letter Nov 1900 1897 |
| Lois Warren | 58. | Dead | baptism July 1898 |
| Emma English | 59. | By letter January 1899 | |
| Ethel Huggins | 60. | Dismissal by letter Sept 1900 - Baptism July 1899 | |
| Effie Huggins | 61. | Dismissal by letter Sept 1900 - Baptism July 1899 | |
| Murtle Burress | 62. | Baptism July 1899 | |
| Lonie Olive | 63. | Baptism July 1899 | |
| Hattie Burns | 64. | Baptism July 1899 | |
| Elva Perry | 65. | Dismissal by letter Nov 190- baptism July 1899 | |
| Mary Pearson | 66. | Baptism Sept 1899 |
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Names of Male Members
1. W. G. Armstrong
2. W. M. Prince
3. L. H. Prince
4. W. P. South
5. J. A. Armstrong
6. W. A. Burns
7. R. L. Burns
8. J. W. Wyatt
9. W. O. Armstrong
10. Josiah Jordan by death
11. J. D. Warren
12. N. B. Carney dismissal by letter Nov 1905
Names of Females
1. S. E. Huggins
2. Louilla South
3. Ida McCormack
4. S. E. Burns
5. Hattie Olive Died Nov 4, 1906
6. Golia Armstrong
7. Rosa Jordan
8. Myrtle Burress
9. Hulda McHughes
10. Martha Mitchell dead
11. Elvin Mills dismissal by letter
12. S. F. Armstrong
13. H. E. Prince
14. Safronia Burress
15. Mattie McCoy
16. Mary Huggins
17. D. V. Warren dead
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RULES OF DECORUM OF GRAVEL HILL CHURCH
1st Conference to be opened by prayer. 2nd A moderator and clerk to be chosen as often as the Church may deem it necessary, the moderator to preside over the Church and be judge of order, but any member may appeal from his decision. 3rd The clerk shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Church and such other writings as the Church may require of him; order to be observed in conference. 1st Invite visiting brethren to seats with us. 2nd Open the door of the Church fro the reception of members. 3rd. Read the minutes of last meeting and attend to reference if any. 4th Call for new business. All business shall come before the Church by motion and second and shall be decided or laid over before any other business is taken up, unless withdrawn by the mover. After allowing time for debate, the moderator shall take the question for yeas and nays. 5th But one member shall speak at a time, who shall rise to his feet and address the moderator and shall not be interrupted while speaking unless he uses personal reflections or departs from the subject under consideration. 6th The moderator shall have the same right to speak as any other member, but shall call on some other Brother to fill the chair while speaking, but shall not vote unless the Church be equally divided and he votes to decide the question. 7th All questions shall be decided by a majority of the members present. Except in the reception of members which shall be unanimous. 8th These rules may be amended or altered at any time by a majority of the members present.
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Feb 1895 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Motion to withdraw fellowship from sister Dee Eaton. Report that Osker Jones had been using some very bad conduct. Appointed a committee to wait on him and Sister Jones. Committee appointed Bro T. J. Huggins and H. A. Warren. (W. A. Jordan, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March 1895
Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Received Sister Minnie Thompson by letter. Withdrew
fellowship from Osker Jones. Letters of dismissal to Brother R. Curtis and wife, Bro Will
Scoggens and wife. Appointed to 5th Sunday meeting: Bros. T. J. Huggins & Josiah Jordan.
(W. A. Jordan, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April 1895
Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. No business. (W. A. Jordan, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
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Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May 1895
Sermon by Bro. W. A. Jordan. No Business. (W. A. Jordan, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June 1895 Appointed Brethren W. Q Young, T. J. Huggins and J. E. Springer as delegates to 5th Sunday meeting. (L. H. Roberson, Mod pro tem. Josiah Jordan, CC.)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1895
Sermon by C. C. McDaniel. Appointed Brethren W. Q.. Young, T. J. Huggins & J. C. Springer
as messengers to the Association. (W. A. Jordan, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August 1895 Pastor absent. Read 4th chapter 2 Corinthians. Received Robert Armstrong, Mitta Robertson and Virgia Olive by experience. Motion to notify Brethren John English and Nixon Emmons to appear and give satisfaction for violation of the government of the church. (L. H. Robertson, Mod pro tem. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Sept 1895. Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Received Buelah Nolan by experience. In the case of Brethren English and Emmons. Bro English came forward and made the proper acknowledgment to the church. Bro Emmons not being present, referred his case to the next meeting. Letter of dismissal to Bro W. J. Olive and wife. Appointed Brethren Irmie Huggins, Joe Prather & Robert Armstrong to represent us in the 5th Sunday meeting at Pocahontas. (W. A. Jordan, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Oct 1895 Sermon by Brother J. M. Nowlin. In the case of Bro Emmons, he being present made a statement to the church and the case dismissal. Elected Bro T. J. Perry as pastor. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Nov 1895 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Charges preferred against Nixon Emmons for violating the rules of the church by fighting. Appointed Bro Nolen to see Bro Emmons. Sister Emmons, H. N and F. S. Emmons called for letters of dismissal. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Dec 1895 In the case of Bro Emmons failing to come forward and give satisfaction, the church withdrew fellowship from him. Charges preferred against James Howie, Julia Thigpen for dancing. Excluded James Howie. Referred the case of Julia Thigpen over till our next meeting. Appointed Bro Burns to see her. Appointed Brethren L. H. Robertson and Josiah Jordan delegates to the 5th Sunday meeting Gravel Hill, to meet in December. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
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Saturday before the 4th Sunday in January 1896 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Withdrew fellowship from Sister Julia Thigpen. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Feb 1896
No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March 1896 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Appointed Brethren Josiah Jordan, R. J. Olive and William South as delegates to 5th Sunday meeting. (P. M. Nolen, Mod pro tem. Josiah Jordan, CC.)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April 1896
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Charges preferred against Irmie Huggins for dancing. Withdrew
fellowship. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May 1896 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Charges against Bro W. A. Burns for fornication. Excluded. Appointed Brethren Josiah Jordan and T. J. Huggins as delegates to 5th Sunday meeting. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June 1896
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. (T. J. Perry Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1896 Sermon by Bro W. Q. Young. Excluded Sister Jennie Black for contempt of the church. Restored Sister Susia Fowler and granted her a letter of dismissal. Appointed Brethren T. J. Huggins, Josiah Jordan, H. A. Warren and W. H Thompson, alternate, to the Association. On Sunday received four by baptism, one by letter and one by restoration. (W. Q. Young, Mod PT, Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August 1896
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in September 1896 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Received 1 by experience. Letters of dismissal to Brother and Sister Nolen. Elected Bro Perry as pastor and I. T. Huggins as church clerk. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October 1896
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Received two by letter. (T. J. Perry, Mod. I. T. Huggins, CC)
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Saturday before the 4th Sunday in November 1896 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Elected Josiah Jordan as church clerk. Appointed Brethren T. J. Huggins, A. R. Huggins, Josiah Jordan as delegates to the 5th Sunday meeting. On Sunday, Bro W. Q. Young asked the church to endorse him in ---- with Elder J. B. Cottle. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in December 1896
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Jan 1897 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Adopted the card mission plan. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Feb 1897
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March 1897
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April 1897
Sermon by Bro W. Q. Young. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May 1897
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June 1897
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1897 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Letters of dismissal to Brother J. N. Emmons and wife. Appointed Brethren W. Q. Young, Josiah Jordan, W. Jordan, A. R. Huggins, alternate, as messengers to the Association. Meeting for a week, until 1st Sunday in August. Received six by experience and baptism.(T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August 1897 Reading scripture lesson and prayer. No business. (H. A. Warren, Mod pro tem. Josiah Jordan, CC.)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Sept 1897 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Letter of dismissal to Bro W. Q. Young. Elected Bro T. J. Perry as Pastor. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
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Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October 1897
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in November 1897. Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Received by letter Elder T. J. Perry and Sister Zilpha Perry. Changed the time of Saturday service to 11:00 am. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in December 1897
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Motion to take collection for orphans home. Collected $1.71.
(T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in January 1898
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in February 1898 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. Changed time of Saturday meeting to 2:00 pm. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March 1898 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Appointed brethren M. D. Huggins, Josiah Jordan and H. A. Warren as a building committee to take care of repairs to church house. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
April 1898 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Withdrew fellowship with Brother R. J. Olive for nonfellowship. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
May 1898
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
June 1898 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Sister M. E. Conner called for letter of dismissal. Next meeting will elect a deacon. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1898 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Elected Bro M. D. Huggins as deacon. Appointed to the association: Elder T. J. Perry, W. Q. Young and Bro – Huggins, which will meet at Ebezerner Church. Extended meeting through the week. Received Arch Prince and Lois Warren by baptism. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC.)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August 1898
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
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Saturday before the 4th Sunday in September 1898 Sermon by T. J. Perry. Elected Bro T. J. Perry for an indefinite time. Motion to employ him for half of his time, failed. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October 1898 Sermon by Bro W. A. Jordan. Appointed Elders T. J. Perry and W. A. Jordan a presbytery to proceed to the ordination of Bro M. D. Huggins as deacon. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan,CC) This list was in the back of the book of Vol. 2. I think it belongs during this time period:
October 24 We the undersigned agree to pay the amount entered to our names for the purpose of repairing the Missionary Baptist Church House at Gravelhill: Josiah Jordan 5.00, J. W. Springer 1.50, T. J. Huggins 5.00, W. M. Littlejohn .50, M. D. Huggins 3.50, F. M. Wyatt. 50, G. W. Jones 1.00, J. G. Prather 2.00, H. A. Warren 7.50, C. H. Prince in work, 1.50, T. J. Perry 3.50, A. R. Huggins 1.00, A. T. Springer and wife 5.00, C P Prather 1.00, J. L. Huggins and wife 5.00, S. S. Littlejohn Jr .50, W. H. Dewberry .50, W. J. McCoy work .50, J. M. Mitchell .50, C. Hamm .50, A. Olive .50, J. M. McCormack .50, T. B Hopkins .25, J. W. McCoy .25, - P Chambers .25, R J. Olive in work 1.00, R. M. Carroll .25, Wick Huggins .50, W. S. Patman .25, W. A. Burns 1.00, R. N. Armstrong 1.00, W. H. Thompson 1.00, W. J. Null .25, F. L. Jones .50, W. T. Gooch .50, Mrs. Ida McCormack 1.00, John English 1.00, P. J. Huggins .25, J. N. Hamm in work .50, W. O. Armstrong 2.00, W. D. Hamm 25, J. C. Gooch .25, R. J. Hogan in work 1.00 D. E. Carter .50, J. M. Patman in work .50, L. H. Robertson 3.00, T. C. Young in work .50, Joe Robertson in work 2.50, J. W. McCoy in work .50, J. R. Gooch 5.00, J. B. Huggins in work .50, C. C. Howel 1.00, I. T. Huggins in work 1.00, C. Hamm 1.00, W. P. South 1.00, R Huggins Sen .50 W. J. Olive .50,
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Saturday before the 4th Sunday in November 1898
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in December 1898
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in January 1899
Sermon by W. Q. Young. Received Sister Emma English by letter.
T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC
Date unknown - apparently a page was missed when copied. (First part missing) .... to be our duty and considering this sufficient to confer charges we are this day entered into a satisfactory examination as to the authority upon which they were made by Bro Young at Unity association and after a vote of the church and Bro Young being unanimously restored in fellowship therefore be it resolved that in behalf of the cause of Christ and our Bro Young we have this published in Baptist and Reflector and a copy of same on our minutes. Adopted. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan. CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May 1899 Sermon by T. J. Perry. Brother Jordan offered his resignation as Church Clerk and elected A. R. Huggins as new clerk. (T. J. Perry, Mod. A. R. Huggins, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June 1899 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Dismissal letter to Bro W. Q. Young and wife. (T. J. Perry, Mod. A. R. Huggins, CC.)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1899 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Called for a report of finance committee. No report. Moved that the clerk see each of the committee men and collect the sum due. Appointed to attend association Brethren H. A. Warren, M. D. Huggins, J. D. Warren. Extended meeting through the week and received 10 members by baptism and 2 by restoration. By request of Bro P. M. Nolen the church agrees to see that his remains is buried here provided his family is not able. (T. J. Perry, Mod. A. R. Huggins, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August 1899 Sermon by T. J. Perry. Appointed Brethren W. C. Armstrong and Arch Prince to see Bro Bell for misconduct. (T. J. Perry, Mod. A. R. Huggins, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Sept 1899
Sermon by Bro T. J.Perry. Received Sister Mary Pearson by baptism. Excluded Colie Bell.
(T. J. Perry, Mod. A. R. Huggins, CC.)
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Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Oct 1899 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Committee appoint to get a belfry: Brethren T. M. Springer, W. A. Burns and M. D. Huggins. (T. J. Perry, Mod. A. R. Huggins, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in December 1899
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. A. R. Huggins, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in January 1900 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Letter of dismissal to Sister Izora Huggins. (T. J. Perry, Mod. A. R. Huggins, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Feb 1900
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. A. R. Huggins, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March 1900 Prayer by Brother Joe Jordan. Report of building committee (really a repair committee). Behind .38¢ Collection to pay off debt. Had 10 ¢ left over that went in the treasure. (H. A. Warren, Mod pro tem, A. R. Huggins, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April 1900
Sermon by Bro W. Q. Young. No business. (W. Q. Young, Mod pro tem. A. R. Huggins, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May 1900
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. A. R. Huggins, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June 1900
Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. No business. (T. J. Perry, Mod. A. R. Huggins, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1900 Sermon by Bro T. J. Perry. Josiah Jordan, H. A. Warren, A. R. Huggins appointed delegates to the association. W. A. Burns, T. J. Huggins, M. D. Huggins, A. R. Huggins appointed as committee men on arrangements. (T. J. Perry, Mod, A. R. Huggins, CC)
Sept 1900 Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Elected Josiah Jordan, Clerk. Letters of dismissal granted to Bro T. J. Huggins and family, Bro W. H. Thompson and wife. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October 1900 Sermon by Bro P. M. Nolen. Letter of dismissal to Bro H. A. Warren. (T. J. Perry, Mod. Josiah Jordan, CC)
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