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PLEASANT SIGHT

MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

MINUTES

MAY 1876 - JULY 1896

MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

TRANSCRIBED BY NANCY WARDLOW KENNEDY

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PLEASANT SITE CHURCH HISTORY
by Nola Gardner

The year of 1867 and the month of May holds a place of greatest importance to Pleasant Site Baptist Church. It was at this time that a group of believers in Jesus Christ gathered together at a home which is presently known as the Dalton McClain place. They were seeking a location for a church and a school building. Some of the leaders of this group were members of Clear Creek Baptist Church. (My note: Clear Creek (Primitive) Baptist Church split ca 1841-42 and one became the Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church and is still in existence. The other stay the Clear Creek Primitive Baptist Church. The brethren at the Missionary Baptist tried for several years to reconcile their differences, but couldn’t. No records can be found after a few years of the split until a deed was found from David Horn to the Clear Creek Baptist Church. The linking factor that this land deed is to the church that split from Clear Creek is the fact that the deed was made from David Horn on Mar 15, 1869 to Deacons: Jacob Jackson, Reuben Jackson and David Horn. The deed was to be called Clear Creek Church or any other name to which it may be called. This Jacob Jackson was the Clerk of the original Clear Creek Church and stayed with the Primitive Baptist Church, even carried the minute book with him. He was so opposed to the missionary effort it is strange that he was a Deacon in another church that became a Missionary Baptist. The records transcribed in this book start in 1876 and Jacob Jackson or any Jackson is not recorded in the minutes. The records from 1867 to 1876 apparently have been lost.) Because of the distance and hardship of travel, being by wagon, horseback or on foot, to attend church was difficult at the best. The faithful group met for prayer on the hillside under the trees at the rear of where the church presently stands. The weather was warm and a gentle rain was falling, but the conditions did not deter them from their purpose of worship. Among the group was one Bro J J Horn. It is to Bro Horn we are most grateful for the property upon which this church is built. (My note: The deed says the land was given by David Horn.) During this meeting a name for the prospective church was discussed and sought. This area of Tennessee is unique in this way. The church is located on a dividing ridge that controls the direction in which water flows. The water flowing down the north side, flows into the Tennessee river and on the south side to the Mississippi River. As they watch the water flowing from the gentle rain it impressed them that this was indeed a pleasant site. So the location and church was given the “Pleasant Sight.” But later was spelled Site. The first building was made of logs. It burned in the following year to be replaced by another structure which also burned. This was replace in 1912 by a wood frame building. After subsequent years and ravages of time it was replace by a block building, which in turn has been replaced by the present building housing all the modern conveniences and comforts possible. The construction of this building was begun in May 1972 and finished in March 1974, with Bro John H Westlake, acting as manager and contractor of the building. The organization of this church was on this wise: On the second Sunday of July 1867 the “Abstract of Principals” as accepted by this church. “Rules of Decorum” were adopted on the

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Saturday before the second Sunday in July 1867. Amendments were made on Saturday before
the second Sunday in August 1925.
Take from Dedication Service program for the new building April,28, 1974.

The Church today is situated on what is called the Pleasant Site Road, at the time of organization in 1867 that road was called the Purdy and Monterey Road. The first deacons: Jacob Jackson, Reuben Jackson and David Horn. (My note: I wonder if the first church was of the Primitive Baptist order as foot washing was observed until 1886 ?? If it wasn’t it still had link to the Primitive Baptist. - Also Jacob Jackson and Reuben Jackson were not members in the minutes in 1876.) The ministers that have served Pleasant Site Church from 1867 to2003

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THE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST
AT PLEASANT SIGHT
MCNAIRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

(Note: These minutes have been copied, as near as possible,
exactly as written, however, punctuation has been added, in some
cases, to make text more readable.)

ABSTRACT OF PRINCIPLES
1st We believe that there are three that bare record in heaven,
the Father, Son and Holy Ghost and these three are one.
2nd We believe that the Old and New Testament are the reveila
will of God and the only rule of faith and practis.
3rd We believe in the fall of Adams and that by his
transgression all his prosterity fell and were made sinners
4th We believe in the corruption of human nature and in the
impotency of man to recover himself by his own free will and
ability from his fallen state.
5th We believe that sinners are justified in the site of God
only by the righteousness of Christ imparted to them and
that good works are the fruits of faith and follow after
justification and the evidence of our gracious state.
6th We believe that saints shall perserve in grase and not one
of them shall be finally lost.
7th We believe there will be a resurrecttion of the ded and a
universal judgement and that the happiness of the rightous
and the punishment of the wicked wil be eternal.
8th We believe that the visible church of Christ is a
congregation of faithful persons who hav given themselves
up to the Lord and one another having agreed to keep up a
godly dicipline acording to the rules of the gospel.
9th We believe that Jesus Christ is the great head of the church
and that the government is with the body.
10th We believe that warter baptizm and the Lords Supper are
ordinances of the gospel and are to be continued until his
second coming.
11th We believe that true believers are the only fit subject for
baptism and that diping is the only gospel mode.
12th We believe that none but regular baptized members have
wright to commune at the Lords table.
13th We believe that no minister has write to administer the
ordances only sutch as hav been called of God and regurly
baptized approved of by the church and come under the
imposition of hands by a presbytry.
14th We believe that the Lords day aught to be revered and set
apart for the worship of God and that no work of worldly
business aught to be done or transacted their upon work of
piety or necesity only excepted.
15th We believe that it is the duty of all church members to
attend church at their monthly meetings take their seats in

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conference and assist in keeping things in order pertaining
to the house of God.

The above received by the church as their Abstract of
Principles on Saturday before the second Sabath in July 1867.

Rules of Decorom

1. The business of the church shall be open by prayer.
2. The Moderator shal be a judge of order and shall hav a
wright to call to order at any time, also it shall be the
duty to se that the rules of decorom are attended to and
to take the opinin of the church and questions proprly
brought before the body
3. Any member not satisfied with any dicision on any point
of order may appeal to the church on the same day the
dicision is made but no other time
4. It shall be the duty of the clerk to keep a regular record
of the transactions of the church
5. But one person shall speak at a time and he shall rise to
his feet and address the Moderator
6. The moderator when addrest for leave of speach shal signify
the same by naming them or other wise
7. No member shal be interrupted while speaking unless he
depart from the subject under considderation or use words
of personal reflection or with a view to call to order for
some particular purpose any motion made and second shal
come under consideration of the chruch except withdrawn by
him who made it
8. Any case taken up by the church after allowing time for
debate, the Moderator shal put the question and those in
favor of the thing proposed shal rise to their feet and
those opposed to it shal keep their seats and the moderator
shal procure a disision before the standers take their seats
a majority shal rule in all cases except in the receiving of
members it shal unanimeous
9. When any subject is taken up by the church it shall be
decided upon before another is proposed
10. No person shal depart from the servesis while setting in
conference without leave of the moderator
11. The application of brother shall be used in our adress to
each other
12. The names of members shall be called as often as necessary
13. No person shall be indulged in any practis that has a
tendency to interrupt in time of public speech or any other
practice that would dishonor the church
14. The Moderator shall be entitled to the privilige of speech
as any other member provided he appoint some other member
to take his seet while he is speaking but shall not vote
unless the church be equally divided then he may give the
casting vote

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15 Any person braking the rules of decorom shall be approved
by the dission of the church
16. The church shal choose their Moderator and Clerk once a
year who shal serve them one year and until their sucessor
is elected and if the moderator or clerk be absent the
church shal choose one protem

17. The first business is to call for the peace of the church
2nd to open the door for the reciption of members
3rd to call for refferences,then any other business to be
attended to

The above received by the church as their Rules of Decorom
on Saturday before the second Sabath in July 1867.

Names of church Members The way leaving the church
(Words are copied exact. Most common words in this list are
dismissed, letter, experience, excluded, deceased restoration)

Name change to Horn

Name change to Burks

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Changed to Crabtree

*(hereafter any number in the third column was added
by transcriber. This is the date, as found in the
minutes when person joined the church. Only the month
and year are noted. 8/78 would be August 1878.)

(minutes show M.J. Miller)
M. J. Parmer by bap 8/78 75
L. C. Wigington by bap 8/78 76 Excluded
M. M. Wigington by bap 8/78 77 Dis by leter October 1887
Changed to Fourd
L. A. Wigington by bap 8/78 78 Excluded Restar
Sarah C. Acton by let 8/79 79 Dis by let 1881
Excluded with letter 1886
Laurl P. Wyatt by bap 8/79 80 X X 1881
Changed to Smith

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E. Z. Acton by bap 8/79 91 Ds by let 1881
With leter excluded 1886

November 1882
Mickey Horn by bap 8/80 101 Dismist by let Apr 1884
Fany L.Gilton by bap 8/80 102 Dismist by let Sept 1886
Deliley S. Smith by bap 11/79 103 X X 1886
Changed to Johns
Leaner Nichles by bap 8/80 104 X X
Changed to Cooksey

Exclud after having thur leter

possibly Walker
Bro W. J. Tyce bap 10/84 125 Excluded April 1886
(numbers 126-128 were names, some unreadable, scratched through
and said: Transferred to next page)
Bro Hugh Case bap 10/85 129 Dismist by leter July 1887
Sis Elisabeth Case bap 10/85 130 Dismist by leter July 1887
Sister Bell Ray bap 131(note: this may be an error
see minutes Oct 1885)

dismist by letter Octo 2 1891
(note: also says 1887)

Sister Sarah J Ray let 141

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Sister Celia Wyatt bap 8/89 146 Aug 1889
Sis Martha A. Smith bap 8/89 147 Excluded Aug 1889
changed to Wyatt

leter October 1890

(note: not sure could be 1897

Changed to Cooksey

* Note: Spelling has not been changed, however punucation have been
added for clarity.

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May Term 1876
The church met in conference on Saturday before the first Sabaath
in May 1876 after worship proceeded to business. 1st called for the
Peace of the Church, all in Peace. 2nd opened the May (term) for the
reception of members name giving. 3rd called for refference of
reading of our last meetings minuts whitch was read & received. 4th it
was moved & second that the church by (buy) a new church book whitch
was agreed to by. The church and the Treasurer ordered to pay the C C
a sufficinet amount for that purpose out of the Treasure. It was also
agreed that the church appoint a committy of two of the brethren to
assist the C C is seting the book in proper order. The committy
consist of Eld J. J. Horn & Bro W. W. Lindsey. The book to be examined
by the committy some time in Sept of every year.
The church agreed to pay Bro A. O. Eliff 65 cts out of the
Treasure for two wash pans.
It was desided by the church to change two words in the Rules of
Decorum. One in the 10th clause and last word changed from church to
moderator. One word in the 14th clause, which is the Moderator may
give the casting vote in sted of shal give the casting vote. The
church agreed to hold communion on to morrow. Dismist in order.
Eld Moses Wyatt, Mod J. J. Riley, CC

Met on Sabath according to appointment & had preaching. Our
communion was postponed until the first Sabath June 1876 on account of
bad weather. Dismist in order.
Eld. Moses Wyatt, Mod J. J. Riley, CC
June Term 1876
The church set in conference on Saturday before the first Sabath
in Jue 1876 after worship. Proceeded to business:
1st called for the Peace of the church, all in peace.
2nd opened the way for the reception of members, none joined.
Called for the refference of the reading of our last meetings
minute whitch was read & received.
Refered to our communion it was desided to attend to it on
morrow. It was moved & second that the Rules of Decorum & Abstract of
Principles be read, whitch was done.
Dismist in order
Eld Moses Wyatt, Mod J. J. Riley, CC
July Term 1876
The church met on Saturday before the first Sabath in July 1876.
After sermond by Eld Asa Wyatt went into conference:
1st Chose Bro J. J. Horn Mod Pro by request of the Moderator. 2nd
Called for the Peace of the church. No complaint. Opened the way for
members, none joined. Called for refferences or reading of our last
meetings minutes, which was read & received.
Next prefered a charge against F. M. Wyatt --? and his wife for
joining another church or sosiety and they was excluded from the
Fellowship of the Church. Bro A. B. Monroe called for a letter of
dismission for him self & wife, which was granted by the church and
the C C instructed to write their letters when called for. Dismist in
order.

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J. J. Horn, Mod Pro J. J. Riley, CC

Aug Term 1876
The church set in conference on Saturday before the first Sabath
in Aug. After preaching proceeded to business. Chose Bro J. J. Horn
Mod for to day.
1st Called for the Peace of the Church, no complaint.
2nd Opened the way for the reception of members, none joined. 3rd
Called for refference or the reading of our last meetings minute
whitch was read & received. The church went into an election to elect
delegates to the Association. Elected Eld Moses Wyatt, Eld J. J. Horn
& J. J. Riley, & John Eliff in case of failure.
The church agread to send $2.00 for the printing of minutes. The
church ordered the Treasuer to by a sufficient amount of candles for
our protracted meeting. Dismissed in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod Pro J. J. Riley, CC
The church met in conference on Sautrday before the Fifth Sabath
in Aug 1876. After surmond by Bro Walker the church went into
business.
1st called for Peace of the Church, no complaint.
2nd Opened the way for the reception of members, received Elen
Brokean by letter. Kenedy by exep (by experience). The church agreed
to pay the clerk 75 cts for a new book whitch was done by the
Treasurer. Dismist in order.
Eld Moses Wyatt, Mod J. J. Riley, CC

Sept Term 1876
No meeting. We held on the 5th of August insted of the first of
Sep as our protracted meeting lasted from the 4th to the 5th.
Oct Term 1876
The church met in conference on Saturday before the first Sabath
in Oct. After sermond by Bro Kenedy the church proceded to business.
1st Called for the Peace of the church, no complaint. 2nd Opened
the way for the reception of members, no joined. 3rd Called for
the reading of our last meetings minutes whitch was read & received.
.... was not present. The clerk being absent, appointed Bro A. O.
Eliff for the day.
The church agreed to go in an election for Pastor & clerk. Chose
Eld Moses Wyatt, Pastor and Bro J. J. Riley, Clerk. This being the
time for our communion, the church agreed to attend to that duty on
tomorrow. Dismist in order.
Eld Moses Wyatt, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC Pro
Met on Sunday according to appointment, attended to the Lords
Supper & Foot Washing. Dismist in order.
Eld Moses Wyatt, Mod J. J. Riley, CC

Nov Term 1876
The church met on Saurday before the first Sabath in Nov 1876.
After surmond by Bro J. J. Horn the church went in to conference.
1st Our clerk being absent, Bro A. O. Eliff was appointed CC for
the day. Called for Peace of the church, no complaint. Opened the
way for the reception of members, none joined. Called for the reading

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of our last meetings minutes.
Not present, Bro John Elliff called for letters of dismission for
him self & his wife whitch was granted. Bro Albern Needham and J. D.
Needham called for letters of dismission, whitch was granted. Dismist
in order.
Eld Moses Wyatt, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC Pro

Dec Term 1876
The church met on Saturday before the first Sabath in Dec 1876.
After survice proceded to business.
1st Our moderator being absent, the church elected Bro J. J. Horn
Mod for the day. Our clerk being absent, the church elected Bro A. O.
Eliff CC for the day. Next, called for the Peace of the church, no
complaint. Opened the way for the reception of members, none joined.
Called for the reading of our last meeting minutes whitch was read and
received. Called for new business. Bro Wm Elliff called for a letter
of dismission, which was granted. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod Pro A. O. Eliff, CC Pro

Jan & Feb Term 1877
No meeting on account of bad weather.
March Term 1877
The church met on Saturday before the first Sabeth in March 1877.
After survice proceded to business. 1st called for Peace of the
church, no complaint. 2nd Opened the way for the reception of
members, none joined. Called for refference of the reading our last
meetings minute whitch was done. Called for new business, none.
Dismist in order.
Elder Moses Wyatt, Mod W. W. Lindsey, CC Pro
April Term 1877
The church met on Saturday before the first Sabath in April 1877.
After sermon, proceded to business. 1st Called for the Pleace of the
church, no complaint. 2nd Opened the way for reception of members,
none joined. 3rd Called for the reading of our last meetings minute
whitch was read and received. The church desired to change the time
of meeting on Saturday from 12 oclock to 1 oclock. Dismist in order.
Eld Moses Wyatt, Mod J. J. Riley CC

May Term 1877
The church met on Saturday before the first Sabath in May 1877.
After servis proceded to business. 1st Called for Peace of the
church, no complaint. 2nd Opened the way for reception of members,
none joined. 3rd Called for refference or the reading of our last
meetings minute whitch was read and received. Refered to our
communion, agreed to hold on tomorrow. Dismist in order. Moses
Wyatt, Mod J. Riley, CC

Met on Sabath according to appointment. Attended to the Lords
Supper and Foot Washing. Dismist in order.
June Term 1877
The church met on Saturday before the first Sabath in June 1877.

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After sermon by Bro Asa Wyatt, the church proceded to business. 1st
Our clerk being absent, chose Bro A. O. Eliff CC for the day. 2nd
Called for the Peace of the church, no complaint. 3rd Opened the way
for the reception of members, none joined. 4th Called for
refference of the reading our last meeting.
Not present, Bro Wm Wyatt, called for a letter of dismission by a
letter. The church called for the reading of the letter, it was read
and laid over until our next meeting. Dismist in order.
Eld Moses Wyatt, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC Pro

July Term 1877
The church met on Saturday before the first Sabath in July 1877.
After sermon by Bro J. J. Horn, the church proceded to business. 1st
Our clerk being absent, A. O. Eliff was chose for the day. 2nd Called
for Peace of the church, no complaint.
3rd Opened the way for the reception of members, none joined.
Called for the refference of the reading of our last meetings minute,
whitch was read and recived.
Refer to Bro Wm Wyatt letter, he sent his acknowledgment by a
letter whitch was received and he was restored and the church granted
him a letter of dismission. Also Bro Abram Crabtree called for a
letter of dismission for him self and wife, whitch was granted.
Dismist in order.
Elder Moses Wyatt, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC Pro
August Term 1877
The church met on Satuday before the first Sabath in August 1877
and after sermon proceded to business. 1st Called for the Peace of
the church, no complaint. 2nd Opened the way for the reception of
members, none joined. 3rd Called for the reading of our last meetings
minute which was red and received.
It was suggested that the church appoint another commity man to
fil the vacancy of Bro John Eliff to regulate the preaching, which was
done by the moderator to wit, Bro W. W. Lindsey.
It was moved and second that the church go in an election to
elect our deligates to represent us in the association, whitch was
done. Deligates elected, Eld Moses Wyatt, Bro A. O. Eliff, Bro J. J.
Riley, Eld J. J. Horn and Bro W. W. Lindsey in case of failure. To
meet with the Piney Grove Church on Saturday before the Second Sabath
in September 1877. The church agreed to send $150 (cts) for minutes.
Dismist in order.
Elder Moses Wyatt, Mod J. J. Riley, CC
September Term 1877
No minutes on acount of bad weather.
Oct Term 1877
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in October 1877. After sermond by Bro Moses Wyatt, the
church set in conference. Our clerk being absent, the church elected
A. O. Eliff, CC Pro.
1st Called for the Peace of the church, all in peace. 2nd
Opened the dore for the reception of members, none joined . 3rd
Called for the reding of the last meetings minute, which was red and

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received.
4th This being time to elect our moderater and clerk, the church
agreed to lay that election over till our next meeting.
5th Sister Elzabeth Fegerson called for a letter of dismission
which was granted. Also Brother Moses Wyatt called for a letter of
dismission for him self and family, which was granted. 6th This
being the time of our communion the church agreed to attend to that
ordinance. Dismissed in order.
Moses Wyatt, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC Pro
Met on Sunday according to appointment and attended to the Lords
Supper and Foot Washing. Dismist in order.
Nov Term 1877
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in Nov 1877. After semond by Bro Kenerday the church set
in conference. Our clerk being absent, the church elected A. O.
Eliff, Protem.
1st Called for the Peace of the Church, all in peace. 2nd
Opened the dore for the reception of members, none joined. 3rd Called
for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and
received.
4th Referd to the election of our moderater and clerk, the church
agreed to go into the election of them. Elected Bro J. J. Horn Mod
and Bro A. O. Eliff Church Clerk.
5th Bro Riley Kenerday called for a letter of dismission which
was granted. Dismisted in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC

December Term 1877
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in December 1877. After sermond by Eld J. J. Horn the
church set in conference. 1st Called for the Peace of the church, all
in peace. 2nd Opened the way for reception of new members, none
joined.
3rd Called for the reeding of last meeting minuet and was red and
received. The church agreed to change the hour of meeting on Saturday
from one oclock back to 12 oclock. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
January Term 1878
No meeting on account of snow.
February Term 1878
No meeting on account of rain.
March Term 1878
The Church of Christ at Plesent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in March 1878. After servis the church set in conference.
First called for the Peace of the church, all in peace. Called for
reeding of the last meetings minuet, which was red and received.
Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Moderater A. O. Eliff, CC

April Term

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The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in April 1878. After sermond by Brother J. J. Horn the
church set in conference. First called for the Peace of the church,
all in peace. Third called for the reeding of the last meetings
minuet which was red and received. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Moderater A. O. Eliff, CC
May Term 1878
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in May. After Sermond by Bro Asa Wyatt the church set in
conference. First called for the Peace of the church, all in peace.
Third called for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red
and received. This being the time of our communion, the church agreed
to go in to that business on to morro. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC

Met on Sunday and attended to the Lords Supper and Foot Washing.
Dismist in order.
June Term 1878
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in June 1878. After sermond by Eld Asa Wyatt the church
set in conference. Our moderator being absent, the church elected Bro
Asa Wyatt Protem. First called for the Peace of the church, all in
peace. Called for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was
red and received. Dismist in order.
Elder Asa Wyatt, Mod Pro A. O. Eliff, CC
July Term 1878
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in July 1878. After servis the church set in conference.
First called for Peace of the church, all in peace. Third called for
the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and recieved.
Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Aug Term 1878
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in Aug 1878. After sermond by Eld J. J. Horn, the church
set in conference. First called for the Peace of the church, all in
peace. Third called for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which
was red and received.
It moved and seconded that the church go in to the election of
deligates to represent us in the association which was done.
Deligates elected, Eld J. J. Horn, J. J. Riley, A. O. Eliff and J. H.
Miller in case of failure. To meet with the Henderson Church on the
Saturday before second Sabath in Sept 1878. The church agreed to send
$150 cts for minuets. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC

The meeting continued on Sunday. Received Bro H. L. Rickets and
Sister Malinda Rickets by letter. On Tuesday received Brother R.
H. Miller, Sister H.N. Miller, Sister S. E. Miller, Sister M. J.
Miller, by letter.
On Thursday received Bro J. W. Wyatt and Sister Martha Wyatt and
Sister Harriet Wyatt, by letter. On Friday night received Bro John

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Day, Sister M. J. Miller, M. J. Parmer, Sister L. C. Wigington, M. M.
Wigington and Sister L. A. Wigginton to be baptised on Sunday.
Met on the water according to appointment and baptised John Day,
M. J. Miller, M. J. Parmer, L. C. Wagington, M. M. Wagington and L. A.
Wigington. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
(Note: Sister M. J. Miller is listed twice)
(Note: Apparently, this was a revival or "Meeting of Days" or
protracted meeting as it was called by many churches during this
time.)
Sept Term 1878
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in Sept 1878. After sermon by Bro Miller the church set
in conference. First called for the Peace of the church, all in
peace.
Second opened the dore for the reception of members. Received
Bro L. H. Fowler and Sister M. E. Fowler under the watch care of the
church untill they could find their letters or get a cetificate
showing that they had got letters of dismission from their church.
Called for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and
received.
4. Bro L. M. Wyatt called for letters of dismission for him self
and wife which was granted. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
October Term 1878
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in October 1878. After sermond by Elder Asa Wyatt the
church set in conference. First called for the Peace of the church,
all in peace.
3. Called for the reeding of last meetings minet which was red
and received. 4. Sister Angaline Baly call for a letter of
dismission which was granted.
5. This being the time to elect our moderater and Clerk, a moved
and second was made to go in to the election of them. Elected Elder
J. J. Horn, Mod and A. O. Eliff, CC. And this being the time of our
communion season, the church agreed to attend to that ordinence on to
morro. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Met on Sunday and attended to the Lords Supper and Foot Washing.
Dismist in order.
November Term 1878
The Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on
Saturday before the first Sabath in November 1878. After semon by Eld
J. J. Horn the church set in conference. The clerk being absent the
Church elected R. H. Miller, CC Protem. First called for the Peace of
the church, all in peace. Third called for the reeding of the last
meetings minuet which was red and received. 4th Sister Malency Horn
called for a letter of dismission which was granted. Dismist in
order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod R. H. Miller, CC Protem

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December Term 1878
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in December 1878. After sermand by Elder Asa Wyat the
church set in conference. First called for the Peace of the church,
all in peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd
called for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and
received.
4th Brother L. H. Fowler and Sister M. E. Fowler failing to find
their letters and moving off the the church agreed to with draw watch
cear from over them. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
January Term 1879
No meeting on acount of bad wether.

February Term 1879
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in February 1879. After worship proceded to buisness.
First called for the Peace of the Church, all in peace. 2nd
Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd Called for the
reeding of our last meetings minuet whitch was red and recieved.
4th Brother Rickets and Sister Rickets called for letters of
dismission which was granted.
5th The church appointed a commitee to see the two sisters L. C.
& L. A. Wigington for dancing. The commitee R. H. Miller, A. O. Eliff
and J. W. Wyatt to report at our next meeting.
6th Appinted a commitee to see Brother J. Smith for intoxication.
The commitee A. O. Eliff, J. J. Riley and Asa Wyatt to report at our
next meeting.
7th The church appointged a commitee to see Bro W. W. Lindsey for
intoxication to report at our next meeting. The commitee Asa Wyatt,
A. O. Eliff and J. J. Riley.
J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
March Term 1879
The Baptis Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in March. After sermon by Bro Miller the
church set in conference. First called for the Peace of the church,
all in peace.
2nd Opened dore for the recption of members. Received Sister
Frances Crabtree by letter. 3rd Called for the reding of the last
meetings minuet which was red and recieved.
4th The church called for the report of the commitee apointed to
see the two sister L. C. and L. A. Wigington for dancing, which was
made and received.
5th The case was taken up and a charge prefered against them for
dancing and excluded them.
6th Called for the report of the comitee appointed to see Bro J.
Smith for intoxication which was made and received. The case was
taken up and continued and a new commity appointed to wit, J. J.
Riley, R. H. Miller and J. W. Wyatt to report at our next meeting.
7th Called for the report of the commity appointed to see Bro W.
W. Lindsey which was made and recieved. A moved and 2nd was made to
prefer a charge against Brother Lindsey for intoxication and the case
laid over untill our next meeting. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC

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April Term 1879
The Baptis Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in April 1879. After sermon (by) Bro Asa
Wyatt the church set in conference. First called for the Peace of the
church, all in peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of
member. 3rd called for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which
was red and recieved.
4th called for the report of commity on Bro J. Smith case. Bro
Smith being present made acnoldgement to the charge and the church
forgave him.
5th Referd to Bro Lindseys case which was continued till our next
meeting. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
May Term 1879
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in May 1879. After sermond by the paster the church set
in conference. First called for the peace of the church, all in
peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd Called
for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and recieve.

4th Refered to Brother Lindsy case. Brother Lindsy being present
made acnoladgement to the charge and asked the church to forgive him
which was done. 5th Refered to the election of a Deacon which was lade
over till next meeting.
This being the time of our communion the church a greed to go in
to that duty on to morrow. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Met on Sunday and attended to the Lords Supper and Foot Washing.
Dismist in order.

June Term 1879
The Baptis Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in June 1879. After Sermond by the pastur the
church set in conference. First called for the peace of the church
all in peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd
Called for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and
received.
A move and 2nd was made to go in to the election of a deacon,
which was done. The church elected Brother J. W. Wyatt. A move & 2nd
was made to invite Brother J. H. Curry and Brother Eaff (? Could be
Eapp)) to be with us here in August to assist in the ordination of a
deacon. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC

July Term 1879
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath. After sermon by the pastor the church set in
conference. First called for the Peace of the church, all in peace.
2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd Called for the
reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and received.
Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC

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August Term 1879
No meeting Saturday, met Saturday night and had meeting and
continued Sunday night. Opened the dore for the reception of members.
Received Sister Sarah C. Acton by letter. Meeting continued. The
church set in conference on Wensday. First called for Peace of the
church, all in peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of
members. Received Bro Rickes (Rickets) and wife back in to the church
by letter. 3rd Called for the reeding of the last meetings minuet,
which was red and received. 4th Bro Rickes (Rickets) requested the
church to liberat him to exercize his gift in public which was done.
5th The church a greed to elect their deligates to the assocaition to
wit J. J. Horn, J. J. Riley, Asa Wyatt and D. H. Miller in case of
failure. Met Wendsday evening according to appointment to atend
to the ordination of deacon which was done. Bro Eaff (?Eapp)) not
being present the church chose Bro Asa Wyatt to assist in the
ordination. Friday opened the dore for reception of members.
Received Haret P. Wyatt and John W. Wyatt. Friday night opened the
dore for the reception of members. Received J. F. Huse, Sarah Eliff,
S. S. Pitts and S. M. Edwards. Saturday night opened the dore for the
reception of members. Received Harvy Cagle, Juley A. Franks and E. -
Acton. All to be baptised Sunday. Restored Sister Fany Bradley to
fellowship.
Sunday morning met at the water according to appointment and
attended to the ordinace of Baptism. Baptised the following Brothers
and Sisters: John W. Wyatt, Haret P. Wyatt, J. L. Huse, Harvy Cagle,
Sarah Eliff, S. S. Pitts, S. M. Edwards, E. Z. Acton and July A.
Franks. Dismist in order.
Sept Term 1879
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Site met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in Sept 1879. After sermon by Bro Miller the church set
in conference. First called for the Peace of the church. 2nd Opened
the dore for the reception of members. Received Sister R. E. Gan by
letter. Also received Bro N. W. Gan by exsperience to be baptosed at
our next meeting. 3rd Called for the reding of the last meetings
minuet which was red and received. The church agreed to send $150
(cts) for minuete. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Oct Term 1879
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Site met on Saturday before
first Sabath in Oct 1879. After sermon by Bro Miller the church set
in conference. First called for the peace of the church, all in
peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd called
for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and
received. 4th This being the time to elect our pasture and clerk the
church agreed to go in to the election. Elected Eld J. J. Horn,
Paster and A. O. Eliff, CC. This being the time of communion the
church agreed to attend to that ordinince. Dismist in order to met at
the water to atend the ordinence of baptism. Baptised Bro N. W. Gan.
Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Met on Sunday and attened to the Lords Supper and Foot Washing.
Dismsit in order.

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Nov Term 1879
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in Nov 1879. After sermon by Eld Asa Wyatt the church
set in conference. Frist called for peace in the church, all in
peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. Received
Sister Deliley S. Smith by exsperience to be baptised to morrow, half
past 1 oclock. 3rd Called the reeding of the last meetings minuet
which was red and received.
4th. Brother Rickets called for letters of dismissal for him self and
wife which was granted. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Met at the water according to appointment to attend to the
ordinence of Baptism. Baptised Sister Deliley S. Smith. Dismist in
order.

Dec Term 1879
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
firsst Sabath in Dec 1879. After sermond by the pastor the church set
in conference. First called for the peace of the church, all in
peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd Called
for the reeding of last meetings minuet which was red and received.
4th The church perfered a charge against Bro N. W. Gan on report for
intoxication and appointed a commite to wit, J. W. Wyatt, J. J. Riley,
R. H. Miller to see him and to report at our next meeting. Also
perfered a charge against Sister Mary Wigington on report for dancing
and appointed a committe to see her to wit, J. W. Wyatt, Josh Smith
and A. O. Eliff. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod O. C. Eliff, CC

Jan Term 1880
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in Jan 1880. After sermon by Eld Asa Wyatt the church
set in conferrence. First called for the peace of the church, all in
peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd Called
for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and
received. 4th Called for the report of the comite appointed to see
Brother Gan, which was made. Brother Gan, being present, made
adcnoladgements to the charge and asked forgiveness which was granted
and the commite dis charged. 5th Called for the report of the commite
appointed to see Sister Mary Wigington for dancing. Commite continued
until our next meeting. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Feb Term 1880
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in February 1880. After sermon by Eld Asa Wyatt the
church set in conference. First called for peace in the church, all
in peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd
Called for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and
received. 4th Called for the report of commite appointed to see
Sister Mary Wigington. Commite made their report that the Sister had
moved off and the commite was discharged. Dismist in order.

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Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC

March Term 1880
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in March 1880. After the sermon by the paster the church
set in conference. First called for the peace of the church, all in
peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd Called
for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was read and
received. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
April Term 1880
The Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday before the
first Sabath in April 1880. After sermon by Eld Asa Wyatt the church
set in conference. First called for the peace of the church, all in
peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd Called
for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and
received. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC

May Term 1880
The Baptis Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in May 1880. After sermon by Bro Miller the
church set in conference. First called for the peace of the church,
all in peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd
Called for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and
received. 4th The church prefered a charge on report against Sister
Pernecy C. Whitaker of having two living husbands and appointed a
commite to see her, to wit, Eld Asa Wyatt, J. J. Riley and A. O.
Eliff. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
June Term 1880
The Baptis Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in June 1880. After sermon by Eld Asa Wyatt
the church set in conference. First called for peace of the church,
all in peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the
reception of members. 3rd Called for the reeding of the last meetings
minuet which was red and received. 4th The church called for the
report of the commite appointed to see Sister Pernecy Whitaker.
Commite not read y to report and asked futher time. A move and 2nd
was made to continue the commite and to ad the paster to the commite.
4th. A move and 2nd was made to perfer a charge against J. F. Huse
for intoxication and appointed a commite to see him, to wit, D. H.
Miller, J. W. Wyatt and Jay Smith to report at our next meeting.
Dismist in order.
Elder J. J. Horn A. O. Eliff, CC

July Term 1880
The Baptis Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in July 1880. After sermon by the paster the
church set in conference. First called for peace in the church, all
in peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd
Called for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and
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to see Sister Pernecy C. Whitaker. The commite made their report and
was discharged and the case lade over untill our next meeting. 5th
Called for the report of the commite appointed to see J. F. Huse. The
commite made their report. Bro Huse, being present, acnoledged to to
charge and aske the church to forgive him which they done. The church
agreed to hold a protracted meeting at our next meeting. Dismist in
order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Aug Term 1880
The Baptis Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in August 1880. After sermon by Bro Miller
the church set in conference. 1st called for the peace of the church.
2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd Called for the
reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and received, which
showed a difference taken up the refference and lade it over untill
our October meeting and take it as quary to the assosiation to decide
the question. 4th The church agreed to go in to the election of
deligates. Elected Eld J. J. Horn, J. J. Riley and A. O. Eliff. D.
H. Miller in case of filure. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Meeting continued Tuesday night, opened the dore for the
reception of members. Received Leaner Nickles by experience.
Wednesday opened the dore for the reception of members. Received Bro
Thomas Martin and wife by let. Also Sister Jane Vinson by let and
Sister Eliza Horn by Ex.pe. (Experience) Thursday night opened the
dore for the reception of members received Bro John Gilton by Ex.pe.
Bro John Pitts by Ex.pe. Bro Thomas H. Elliff by Ex.pe. Sister Mickey
Horn by Ex.pe. Flora L. Ryan by Ex.pe. Sister Fany L. Gilton by
Ex.pe. to be baptised. Friday morning at 10 oclock met according to
appointment and attended to ordinence of baptism. Baptised John
Gilton, John Pitts, Henry H Eliff, Mickey Horn, Leaner Nickles, Eliza
Horn, Fany L. Gilton. Dismist in order.
(Note: It is possible that Thomas H. Eliff and Thomas Elliff are the
same person.)
Sept Term 1880
The Baptis Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in Sept 1880. After sermon by Bro Miller the
church set in conference. First called for the peace of the church,
all in peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members.
Received Sam Ivens under the watch care of the church untill he could
get a letter from the church whear he ust to belong. Also received M.
E. Wins by Ex.- sp 3rd Called for the reeding of the last meetings
minuet which was read and received. 4th A move and 2nd was made to
send a quary to the assosication in regard to a Sister having two
living husbands. 5th The church agreed to send for minuets $150
(cts). 6th The church received acnoladyments from J. E. McDaniel and
granted him a letter of dismission. 7th The church perfered a charge
aginst J. M. Young for dening the faith by joing the camolits and
excluded him on the charge. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Oct Term 1880
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before the first Sabath in Oct 1880. After sermon by the paster the
church set in conference. First called for the peace of the church,
all in peace. 2nd opened the way for the reception of members. 3rd
Called for the reeding of the last meetings minuet which was red and
received. Being a refference lade over from our August meeting untill
our Oct meeting a move and 2nd was made to take up the refference and
lay it over untill after our next assosiation. A move and 2nd was
made to go in to the election of mod and clerk. Elected Eld J. J.
Horn, Moderator and J. J. Riley, clerk. Bro Miller called for letters
of dismission for him self and wife which was granted. Also Bro J. F.
Huse and Sister Mary Huse called for letters of dismission which was
granted. Dismist in order.
Elder J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Sept Term 1880
No meeting on account of bad wether. (note: I think this is a
clerical mistake, should be November.)
Dec Term 1880
No meeting on account of bad wether

January Term 1881
No meeting on account of bad wether.
Feb Term 1881
The Baptis Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in Feb 1881. After servis the church set in
conference. Our clerk being absent, the church elected A. O. Eliff
protem. First called for the peace of the church, all in peace. 2nd
Opened the dore for the reception of memebers. 3rd called for the
reeding of the last meetings minuet which was read and received. 4th
Sister Julia A. Franks called for a letter of dismission which was
granted. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC Pro

March Term 1881
Had no conference on acount of being such a few out.
Aprile Term 1881
The Bapttist Church of Christ at Plesent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in Aprile 1881. After sermon by Eld Asa Wyatt
the church set in conference. First called for the peace of the
church, all in peace. Our clerk being absent the church appointed Bro
A. O. Eliff Clerk Protem. 2nd Opened the way for the reception of
members, none joined. 3rd Called for the reading of our last meetings
minutes, whitch was read and received. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC Pro
May Term 1881
The Babtist Church of Christ at Plesent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in May 1881. After sermon by the pastor the
church set in conference. Our clerk being absent the church chose Bro
A. O. Eliff as CC protem. First called for the peace of the church,
all in peace. 2. Opened the way for the receiption of members, none
joined. 3. Called for the reading of our last meetings minute whitch

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was read and received.
4th. Bro John Wyatt called for a letter of dismission whitch was
granted. 5th The church profered a charge against Sister Sarah Eliff
for going off with her brotherinlaw and living in disorder and
excluded her from the fellowship of the church. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC Pro
June Term 1881
The Babptist Church of Christ at Plesent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in May 1851. After sermond by Bro Asa Wyatt
the church went in to conference. 1st Called for the church, all in
peace. 2nd. Opened the way for the receiption of members, none
joined. 3rd Called for reading of our last meetings minutes whitch
was read and received. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod J. J. Riley, CC

July Term 1881
The Babtist Church of Christ at Plesent Site met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in July 1881. After sermond by Eld J. J. Horn
the church set in conference. 1st Called for the peace of the church,
all in peace. 2nd Opened the way for the receiption of members, none
joined. 3rd. Called for the reading of our last meetings minute
whitch was read and received. 4th It was moved and seconded that the
church appoint a committy to examine the church role and report those
that had been so long absent whitch was done. The committy consisting
of Bro John Gilton, Eld Asa Wyatt, J. J. Riley to report at our next
meeting. 5th The church called Bro Jones and Bro Curry to assist in
holding our protracted meeting commencing at our next regular meeting.
Dismist in order.
Elder J. J. Horn, Mod J. J. Riley, CC
August Tern 1881
The Babtist Church of Christ at Plesent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in August 1881. After sermond by the pastor
the church set in conference. 1st Called for the church all in peace.
2nd Opened the way for the receiption of members, none joined. 3rd
Called for the reading of our last meetings minute whitch was read and
received. 4th Refered to the committy that was appointed to examine
the church role. The committy made their report whitch was received
and the commityy discharged. The church prefered a charge against the
following Brothers and Sisters: Mandy Eliot, Rachel Dollar, Mary
Wilson, Susen McCowen, R. T. Eliff, David Gibson, Marsenia (?) Smith,
J. M. Parker for treating the church with contempt by non attenden
from 10 to 20 years and excluded them. The church went in to an
election to elect their delegates to the assosiation. Chose Eld J. J.
Horn, J. J. Riley, Eld Asa Wyatt, Bro A. O. Eliff, Alternate. The
church agreed to send $1.25 for minutes.
Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod J. J. Riley, CC

The church sat in confernce on Tuesday night of our protracted
meeting. Opened the way for the reception of members. Received
Sister F. J. Wyatt by lt. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod J. J. Riley, CC
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The Church of Christ met on Saturday before the first Sabath in
Sept 1881. After sermon by Eld Asa Wyatt the church set in
conference. First called for peace of the church, all in peace. 2nd
Opened the way for the reception of members. Received Bro. F. M.
Wyatt and Sister T. E. Wyatt by letter. S. E. Cooksey by exp and
Nancy E. Miller by exp and Elisabeth Cooksey by exp and Silvaney
Roggers by exp and J. C. Burd by exp. 3rd Called for the reeding of
our last meetings minuet which was read and received. The letter to
the assisiation was also read and received. 4th Bro William Wyatt
called for letters of dismission for E. Z. Acton and Sister Sarah C.
Acton and Sister Martha Daley which was granted. News came during our
conference that our much beloved Sister Hannah Auten was dead, which
caused great great solemnity in the church. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC Pro

Oct Term 1881
The Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met in conference
on Saturday before the first Sabath in Oct 1881. After sermon by
paster the church set in conference. First called for the peace of
the church, all in peace. Our clerk being absent, the church chose A.
O. Eliff clerk protem. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of
members. 3rd Called for the reeding of our last meetings minuet which
was read and received. 4th This being the time to elect our paster
and clerk, a move and second was made to go in to the election.
Elected Eld J. J. Horn paster and A. O. Eliff, clerk. Dismist in
order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Nov Term 1881
The Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in Nov 1881. After sermon by Eld Asa Wyatt
the church set in conference. First called for the peace of the
church, all in peace. 2nd Opened the way for the reception of
members. 3rd Called for the reeding of our last meetings minuet which
was read and received. 4th. It was reported Bro Sam Cooksey had been
betting on horse racing at the fair which he said was so but he did
not know it was against the rules of the church or he would not have
don so and is sorry that he broke the rules of the church and asked
forgiveness, which was granted. 5th It was reported that Sister
Nancy Miller had been swearing. A move and second was made to take up
the report and appoint a committe to see the sister, to wit, A. O.
Eliff, S. W. Cooksey and F. M. Wyatt to report at our nect meeting.
Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn A. O. Eliff, CC
Dec Term 1881
The Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in Dec 1881. After holding pray meeting the
church set in conference. First called for the peace of the church,
all in peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd
Called for the reeding of our last meetings minute which was read and
received. Refered to the committee appointed to see Sister Nancy
Miller, only one of them present. A move and second was made to lay
the case over untill our nect meeting. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC

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Jan Term 1882
The Baptiss Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in Jan 1881. After sermond by the paster the
church set in conference. First called for the peace of the church,
all in peace. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members. 3rd
Called for the reeding of our last meetings which was read and
received. 4th Called for the report of the committe appointed to see
Sister Nancy Miller. Committe being present made their report which
was received and the committee discharged. The Sister denied the
charge. 5th A move and second was made to perfer a charge against
Bro Naith Gan for drinking two much whiskey Saturday before Christmas
and appointed a committee to see him and ask him to fill his seat at
our next meeting. Committee Bro John Gilton, Bro Sam Cooksey and A.
O. Eliff to report at our next meeting. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC

Feb Term 1882
The Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in Feb 1882. After sermon by the paster the
church set in conference. First called for the peace of the church,
all in peace. 2nd Opened the way for the reception of members. 3rd
Called for the reeding of our last meetings minuet which was read and
received. 4th Referd to the committee appointed to see Brother Nath
Gan. Commitee made their report which was received and the committee
dis charged. Brother Gan being present acnoledged his rong and asked
the church to forgive him, which they agreed to do. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC

March Term 1882
The Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in March 1882. After sermon by Eld Asa Wyatt
the church set in conference. Our paster being absent the church
chose Eld Asa Wyatt Mod protem. First called for the peace of the
church, all in peace. 2nd Opened the way for the reception of
members. 3rd Called for the reeding of our last meetings minuet whcih
was read and received. Dismist in order. Eld Asa Wyatt, Mod
A. O. Eliff, CC
April Term 1882
No conference on the acount of a berial.
May Term 1882
The Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on
Saturday before the first Sabath in May 1882. After sermon by Eld Asa
Wyatt the chruch set in conference. First called for the peace of the
church, all in peace. 2nd Opened the way for the reception of
members. 3rd Called for the reeding of our last meetings minuet which
was read and received. 4th Bro Thomas Sister Sinthy Marten and Sister
Jane Vinson called for letters of dismission, which was granted.
Dismist in order.
Elder J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Met on Sabath and attended to the Lords Supper and Foot Washing.
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August Term 1882
The Baptis Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in Aug 1882. After sermon by the paster the
church set in conference.
1. Cauled for peace in the church, awl in peace.
2. Opened the way for reception of members, none joined.
3. Cauled for refference or the reeding of our last meatings
minit, no conference in July.
4. Being the time to elect our deligates, a move and second was mad
to go in to the election. Elected J. J. Horn Eld, Asa Wyatt Eld, J.
J. Riley and Naith Gan in case of failure. Agreed to hold ameatin for
som few days. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Moderator A. O. Eliff, CC
Sept Term 1882
The Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met Saturday before the
first Sabath in Sept 1882. After sermon by the paster the Church set
in conference.
1. Cauld for the peace of the Church, awl in peace.
2. Opened the way for the reception of members, none joined.
3. Cawled for the reading of last meating's minut which was read and
recd. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Oct Term 1882
The Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasant Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in Oct 1882. After sermon by the paster the
church set in conference.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church, awl in peace.
2. Open the way for reception of members, none joined.
3. Cawled for the reading's of our last meatings minet which
was read and received.
4. New business, this being the time to elect our paster and clerk,
a move and second was made to go in to the election of paster and
clerk. Elected Eld J. J. Horn Paster, A. O. Eliff, CC. Brother Harvy
Cagle and Sister Martha Cagle cawled for letters of dismission, which
was granted. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC

Nov Term 1882
We the Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasant Sight met on Saturday
before the first Sabath in Nov 1882. After sermon by the paster the
church set in conference.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Opened the way for reseption of members.
3. Cawled for the reeding of our last meatings minit whitch was read
and recd.
4. Sister Mary Wardlow cawled for a leter of dismission wich was
granted.
5. A. O. Eliff cawled for leters of dismission for him self and wife
and Henry Eliff, which was granted. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod A. O. Eliff, CC
Desember Term 1882
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before the first Saberth in Desember 1882. After sermon by the paster
the church set in conference.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Opened the way for reseption of members.
3. Cawled for the reading of our last meatings minit which was lade
over untell next conference. Another business by moved and secon.
Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC protem
Feb Term 1883
We the Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasant Site met Saturday
before the first (Sabath) Febuary 1883. The church set in conference
after sermon by Eld Asa Wyatt.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Opened way for the reception of members.
3. Cawled for the 2 last meatins minits whitch was read and
approved.
4. By motion the church appointed Bro F. M. Wyatt to fill out the
time of A. O. Elliff as Church CC (being moved off.)
5. It being reported that Bro Sam Cooksey had bin dranking two much
intoxicated licers, a motion was mad (made) to take up the report and
appointed a commity to see the Bro. The commity consistis of Bro John
Gilton, F. M. Wyatt and Asa Wyatt. To report at our next conference.
6. Sister Ann Elliff cawled for a leter of dismission from the
church whitch was granted. Dismist in order.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC
March Term 1883
The Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on Saturday
befor the first Saberth in March 1883. After surmon by the paster the
church set in conference.
1. Cawled visiting members tow seats with ours.
2. Cawled for the peace of the church.
3. Open way for reseption of members.
4. Cawled for reading of the last meating minit and refference
whitch was read and approved.
5. Cawled for the report of the commity appointed to see Brother Sam
Cooksey. Commity being present made thare report witch was approved
and the committy discharged. The Brother denide the report. By the
Brother refusing the commity to come up to the church. The church not
being satisfide, motion was made to lay it over untill next
conference. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC

April Term 1883
The Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on Satuday for
the first Saberth in April 1882. After sermon by the paster the
chruch set in conference.
1. Invited visiting members to seats.
2. Cawled for the peace of the church.
3. Open the way for reseption of members.
4. Cawled for reading of the last meating minit and refferance
whitch was read and approved.
5. Taken up the refference Bro Kooksey being present denide the
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Bro Henderson and prayer by the Mod, a motion was made to lay it over
untell next conference. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC

May Term 1883
The Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on Saturday
befor the first Saberth in May 1883. After prayer and sermon by Bro
Pickerns the church set in conference.
1. Invited visiting members to seats.
2. Cawled for the peace of the church.
3. Open the way for reseption of members.
4. Cawled for reading of the last meatings minit whitch was read and
approved.
5. Taken up the refference conserning Bro Sameul Cooksey. Bro
Cooksey giving the church beter satisfaction that the report was no
sow (not so.) A motion was made to drop it whitch was approved by the
church.
6. A motion was made to a part of a minit whitch the church adopted
May Term 1876, A D whitch was read.
7. A motion was made to change that adoption from the commity
helping the CC to set the book in order som time in Sep in each year.
Change to assist the CC any time in each year or as often as nessary
in keeping the church book in proper order.
8. A motion was mad (made) to appoint another committy in place of
Bro W W Lindsay as commity in keeping the book in order. Appointed
Bro J. W. Wyatt in place of W W Linssey.
9. Bro Naith Gan being his own accuser came up to the church and
acknowledg tow dranking tow much intoxicated licers. He ask the
church for forgivness and that he would not dow so any moer. A motion
was made tow recd his acknowledgment witch was approved by the church.
Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC
The church met on Sunday and attended to Communion and Foot
Washing. Dismist in order.

June Term 1883
The Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasant Sight met on Satuday
befor the first Saberth in June 1883. After prayer and somern by Bro
Asa Wyatt the church set in conference.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Open way for reseption of members.
3. Cawled for reading of last meatings mininit witch was read and
recd.
4. A motion was made to appoint another treaserman in place of Bro
A. O. Eliff. Appointed Bro F. M. Wyatt as treaserman.
5. Bro J. J. Horn cawled for a leter of dismission for Bro Clamel
(?) Carroll from the church witch was granted. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC

July Term 1883
The Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on Satuday

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befor the first Saberth in July 1883. After surman by the paster the
church set in conference.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Open the way for reseption of members.
3. Cawled for reading of last meatings minit whitch read and
approved. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC

Aug Term 1883
The Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on Saturday
before the first Saberth in Aug 1883. After sermon by Rev. Asa Wyatt
the church set in confurance.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Open way for reseption of members.
3. Cawled for reading of last meetings minit whitch was read and
approved.
4. A motion was made to go in tow the election of 3 deligetes to the
association whitch was adopted. Elected J. J. Horn, Asa Wyatt and
John Gilton. F. M. Wyatt and W. J. Smith next in case of failure.
5. It was approved by the church that the leter be prepared by the
CC to send up to the assocaition to refer seat this body.
6. A motion was mad (made) to take $1.00 one doller out of the
treasure for minits whitch was adopted.
7. A motion was made to allow the CC 15 cts per annum for paper and
ink, being yoused for church purposes, whitch was approved. Dismist
in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC
Meating continured each day and night untell Wenesday night.
Open the way for respetion of members. Recd Sister A. E. Gilton by
leter. A song was sung and the parting hand given with much fealling
among the christin part of the ardiants (audience). Dismist to meat
agin Saturday befo the first Saberth in September 1883.

Sept Term 1883
The Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on Saturday befor
the first Saberth in Sep 1883. After prar by the paster and Bro
Gilton the church set in conference.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Opened the way for reseption of members.
3. Cawled for the reeding of last meatings minit and refference
whitch was reed and approved.
4. Cawled for the reeding of the leter that was prepared by the CC
to send up to the association whitch was read and approved.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC
Oct Term 1883
The Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on Saturday befor the
first Saberth in Oct 1883. After prayr and surman by Bro Asa Wyatt
the church set in confurance.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Open way for reseption of members.
3. Cawled for reading of last meatings minit whitch was read and
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4. This being the time to elect the paster and clerk, after some
breaf remarks by motion it was lade over tell nex confurance.
5. A motion was mad to allow the CC 25 cts out of tresure to pay for
one blank book for youse of the tresurman in keeping it correct.
6. It being reported that Brother John Ray had bin dranking to much
intoxicated licers, a motion was made to appoint a commity to site him
to the church and ansur to the report. Appointed Bro W. J. Smith, Asa
Wyatt and F. M. Wyatt to see the Bro and report at next confurance.
Above approved.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC

November Term 1883
The Church of Christ at Plesant Sight known as the Missionary
Baptist met on Satuday befor the first Saberth No 1883. After Prayr
and surmon by the paster the church set in confurance.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Open the way of reseption of members.
3. Cawled for reading of last meatings minit whitch was read and
recd.
4. A motion was made to go in to the election of paster and CC
whitch was adopted. Elected J. J. Horn, Mod or paster and F. M.
Wyatt, CC.
5. Cawled for the report of the commity appointed to se Brother Ray.
Commity being present mad there report whitch was adopted and the
commity discharged. Through the promise of Bro Rays coming up to the
church and not being present a motion was made to wait on him untell
next confurence, whitch was adopted.
6. A motion was mad to look out for another deakon by next
confurance which was adopted.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC
Descember 1883
The Church of Christ at Plesant Sight known as the Missionary
Baptist met on Saurday befor the first Saberth in Dec 1883. After
prayr and surmon by the paster the church set in conference.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Open the way for the reseption of members
3. Cawled for reading of last meatings minit whitch was read and
recd.
4. Bro John Ray not yeat come to the church. After the secon promis
of him, the church taken acshun and excludeded him from the fellowship
of the church for drunkness and treating the church with contemt.
5. By motion the church laid over looking out for another deaken
untill next term in Jan 1883. (note should be 1884)
Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt

Feb Term 1884
The Church of Christ at Plesant Sight known as the Missionary
Baptist met on Saturday befor the first Saberth in Feb 1884. After
Prayr and surmon by the paster and other prayr by Bro Jones the church
set in confurence.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
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3. Cawled for the reading of last meatings minit whitch was reed and
recd.
4. By move and secant, the church lade over looking out for & other
deaken untill some time in fuchur, as being but few out.
Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC
January term mist on account of cold wether.

Apr Term 1884
The Church of Crist at Plesant Sight known as the Missionary
Baptist met on Saturday befor the first Saberth in Apr 1884. After
sermon by the paster the church set in conferuance.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Opened the way for reseption of members.
3. Cawled for reading of last meatings minit whitch was reed and
recd.
4. By move and secon a charge was prefered aginest Bro Sam Kooskey
for drinkness, beakin the Saberth and leaving his wife without any
just caus known to ous (us) . The church taking much sham and with
drow hur fellowship from him.
5. Mickey Horn cawl for a leter of dismission from the church whitch
was granted. Distmist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC
May Term 1884
The Church of Christ at Plesant Sight known as the Missionary
Baptist met on Saturday befor the first Saberth in May 1884. After
prayr and surmon by Bro Asa Wyatt the church set in confurence.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Open the way for reseption of members. Recd Bro J. L. Jones,
Sister M. E. Jones and Sister Elisebth Standfield by leter.
3. Cawled for the reading of last meatings minit whitch was red and
recd. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC
The church met on Sabeth after Sundy Schol, open the way for
reseption of members. Recd Bro Calvass and Sister Emer Gilbert under
the watch care of the church (until) theay could obtane thare leter
from Harmony Church. After a surmont by the paster the church went
intow washing of feet and comminion.
Dismist in order.
June Term 1884
The Church of Christ known as the Missionary Baptist met on
Saturday befor the first Saberth in June 1884. After prayr and surmon
by the paster the church set in confurance.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Open the way for reception of members.
3. Cawled for the reading of last meating minit whitch was read and
recd. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC

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July Term 1884
The Church of Christ at Plesant Sight known as the Missionary met
on Saturday before the first Saaberth in July 1884. After prayr and
surmon by Bro J. L. Jones the church went in to confurance. Mod being
absent, church nominated J. L. Jones, mod protem.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Open way for reseption of members.
3. Cawled for the reading of last meatings minit, whitch was reed
and recd.
4. Sister Rose Ain Moor cawled for a leter of dismiss whitch was
granted.
5. By move and seson the church eliberated Bro John Gilton to
exercise his gift any whare in the bounds of the assoshiation.
J. L. Jones, Mod Protem F. M. Wyatt, CC

August Term 1884
The Missionary Baptist of Christ at Pleasant Sight met on
Saturday befor the first Saberth in Aig 1884. After prayr and
peaching the church was cawled to gether for confurance.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Open the way for reseption of members.
3. Cawled for the reading of last meatings minit whitch was read and
recd.
4. Bro John Gilton, Bro J. W. Wyatt, Bro Naith Gann and Bro J. J.
Horn, in case of failure, volunteered as deligets to reprezent the
body at the next Unity Assoshiation, Saurday befor the secon Sabeth in
Sep 1884. By move and secon the church desided to send one doller up
for minits and requested the church to prepar a leter to send up to
the assosiation. The church agreed to hold meating for a few days.
Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC
Aug Term 1884
1. Meating contenured untill the next proseding Thurdy night. On
Wedsday night open the way for reseption of members. Recd Sister
Wardlow by leter. Recd Mary Horn and Margaret Erwine by exsperamce.
The same was baptised the next day.
2. Thursday night open the way for reseption of members. Recd Bro
J. D. Horn Jun,
Sis R. K. Gilton by exsirance who are to be baptised the first Saberth
in Sep 1884. And recd sister Elisabeth Waker under the watch cear of
the church untell she can git hur leter at the same time. Dismist in
order.

Sep Term 1884
The Missionary Baptist Church of Christ warshiping at Plesant
Sight met on Saturday before the first Saberth in Sep 1884. After
prayr and surman by Bro Asa Wyatt the church cawled to geter for
business.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Open way for the reseption of members.
3. Cawled for reading of last meating minit whitch was read and
recd.
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recd by the church.
5. By move and secon the church agreed to go tow the election of
another deaken. Elected Bro Naith Gann. Bro J. L. Jones, Bro Asa
Wyatt and Bro J. J. Horn was cawled as presibetry to the ordination.
Agreed to ordane him Sundy following.
6. By move and secon the church agreed to releas the clerk of the
tresure buisness and place it the hands of the deakins.
7. By move and secon the church prefered a charge aginst Sister Rose
An Moer for dening the missionary faith and joining another odder.
Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC
First Saberth Sep
1. After a surmont by Bro J. J. Horn the church went in tow the
ordination and ordaned Bro Naith Gann two the deaken ship after whitch
baptised Bro J. D. Horn and R. K. Gilton. Dismist in good order.

Oct Term 1884
The Missionary Baptis Church of Christ worshiping at Pleasant
Sight met on Saturday before the first Saberth in Oct 1884. After
surmmon by the paster the church proceeded to buissness.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Open the way for reseption of members. Recd Bro W. J. Tice,
exspirance, whoe are to be baptised on the following Sundy.
3. Cawled for reading of last meatings minit witch was read and
recd.
4. The church requested the clerk to look after the leter that had
bin granted to Sister Roasan Moore. She denide the church of the
leter and cawled it hur own propity. The church agreed that
this mite stande against hur and leter whitch she holds.
5. This being the regler time for electing a paster and clerk, by
move and secon the church went intow the election. Elected Bro J. J.
Horn, Paster and F. M. Wyatt, CC.
Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC

Fist Saberth 1884 Oct
Met on Sundy at 10 oclock am and atended to bapttism, after
whitch a surrmont was delivered by the paster. An bapttisam and
comminion that was worthey of note, after whitch the church went in
tow the communion and then to washing of feet. Sung a parting him,
hopes of meating each other in heaven whare thare be no moer of taking
of the parting hand. Dismist in order.

November Term 1884
The Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on
Saurday before the first Saberth in No 1884.
1. Cawled for the peace of the church.
2. Open the way for reseption of members.
3. Cawled for reading of last meating minit whitch was read and
recd. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC

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Met on Sundy followering, by request, the church opened
confurance and dismist J. L. Jones and wife and Sister Elisabeth
Standfield by leter. Dismist in order.
Desember Term 1884

The Misshiannary Baptist Church of Christ worshiping at Plesant
Sight met on Saturday before the first Saberth in Dec 1884.
1. Paster being absent the church appointed Bro Asa Wyatt mod
protem.
2. Cawled for the peace of the church.
3. Open the way for reseption of members.
4. Cawled for reading of last meating minit whitch was read and
recd. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC
Jan Term 1885
The Missionnary Baptist church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on
Saturday before the first Saberth in Jan 1885.
1. Cawled for peace of the church.
2. Open the way for reseption of members. Recd Bro Oliver Burnes by
let and recd Bro J. N. Waker (Walker?) by exspirance whoe are to be
baptised dome time in the fucher.
3. Cawled for reading of last meatings minit whitch was read and
recd.
4. By move and secon the church changed the regler time of meating
from the first Sundy and Saturday before tow the secon Sundy and
Saturday before in each month. Dismsit in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod F. M. Wyatt, CC

Febuary Term 1885
The Mishionary Baptist Church at Plesant Site met on Saturdy
before the 2 Sabath in February 1885. After sermon by Elder J. J.
Horn the church set in conference. 1 Called for the peace of the
church, all in peace. 2 Opened the way for the reception of members,
non. 3 Call for the reading of the last meating minuet which was red
and recivd. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod H. C. Gilbert, CC protem
March Terme
The Mishionary Baptist Church of Chirst at Plesant Site met on
Saturdy before the 2 Sabath in March 1885. After sermon bye the
paster the church set in conference. First called for the peace of
the church, all in peace. 2 Open the way for the reception of
members, non. 3 Called for the reading of the last meating minuet
which was red and recivd. Dismist in order.
J. J. Horn, Mod N. W. Gann, CC protem

Aprile Term
The Mishionary Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Site met on
the Saturday before the second Sabath in Aprile 1885. After sermon
bye the paster the church set in conference. 1 Called for the church,
all in peace. 2 Opened the way fo the reception of members, non. 3
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Also Brother J. M. Wyatt and wife call for letters of ricomendation
which was granted. Dismist in odar.
J. J. Horn, Mod N. W. Gann, CC Protem

May Term
The Mishionary Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Site met on
Saturdy before the second Sabath May 1885. After sermon bye Eld H. C.
Gilbert the church set in conference. First called for the peace of
the church, all in peace. 2 Open the way for the reception of
members, none joind. 3 Call for the reading of the last meating minet
which was read and recieved. 4 Then the way was open for new bisness
beaing a hert between Brother J. Smith and Sister Mary Elisabeth
Wardlo, by motion the church appointed a committee, N. W. Gann, John
Gilton, Oliver Burnes to see them. Dismist in odar to meat at the
watter to attend to the ordinence of baptism. Baptised Bother J. N.
Walker.
This being the time to attend to the comunion seson, the church
call in the meating on Sunday on the account of John B. Cox feurnel
preach at Mount Zion Church. Dismist in ordar.
J. J. Horn, Mod N. W. Gann, CC Protem

June Term 1885
The Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasant Site met on Saturday
befour the 2 Sabath in June 1885. After surmond by Elder J. J. Horn,
the church set in conference. 1 Cald for the peace of the church. 2
Open the dore of the church for the reception of members. 3 Cald for
the reeding of the last meatings miniut witch was red and recd. 4
Refurd to the committy appointed to see the Brother W. J. Smith and
Sister Mary Wardlow the committy made thare report witch was received
and the commity was discharged. Br W. J. Smith and Sister Mary
Wardlow being presant theu forgiv each other for thear falts. 4.
Move and 2 the church appointed Br W. J. Tice to fil out the time of
Br F. M. Wyatt as CC. Dismist in oder.
J. J. Horn, Mod N. W. Gann, CC Pro
July Turm 1885

We the Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasant Site met on Saturday
befour the 2nd Sabath in July 1885. After surmond by Elder J. J. Horn
the church set in confarance. 1st Cald for the peace of the church.
2nd Opened the dore of the church for the reception of members. 3rd
Cald for the reeding of last meatings minuit witch was red and recd.
Dismist in ordar.
Eld J. J. Horn, Mod W. J. Tice, CC
Miniut of Aug Turm misplaced or lost
September Turm 1885
The Mishnary Baptist church of Christ at Pleasant Site met on
Saturday befour the 2nd Sabath in September 1885. After prayer by Br
Gilton the church appointed Br Gilton to act as modrator protende.
1st Cald for the peace of the church. 2 Opend the dore of the church
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minuat witch was red and recd. Dismist in ordor.
Br John Gilton, Mod Pr W. T. Tice, CC
October Turn 1885
The Mishneary Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Site met on
Saturday befour the 2nd Sabath in October 1885. After surmond by
Elder J. J. Horn the church sat in confurance. 1 Cald for the peace
of the church. 2 Opened the dore of the church for the reception of
members. 3. Cald for the reeding of the last meeting miniut witch was
red. 4 Being the time to elect a pastor and clerk the church agreed
to goin to the choice of a pastor and clerk for the insuring year wich
resulted in electing elder J. J. Horn Moderator and W. J. Tice, CC.
This being the time of our communion the church agread to attend to
the ordince. Dismist in ordor.
J. J. Horn, Mod W. J. Tice, CC

Sunday morning met at the water according to appointment, the
ordince of baptism was attended to/ The foliong names was baptised:
Brother Hugh Case, Sister Elizabeth Case, Sister Maty Case, Sister
Bell Gilton, Mitty Gilton, Bell Ray. Dismist in ordor to meet at the
hous for preaching. After survis the church attended to the communion
and feat wasing. Dismist ordor.
November Turn
The Mishionary Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on
Saturday befour the second Sabath in November 1885. After prare
meeting conducted by Elder Asa Wyatt the church sat in confurance. 1
Calld for the peace of the church. 2 Opened the dore for the
reception of members. 3 Calld for the reading of last meatings
miniut wich was red and recd. Dismist in ordor.
J. J. Horn, Mod N. W. Gann, CC Pro
December Turn 1885
The Mishinary Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasant Sight met on
Saturday befour the Sabath in December 1885. After surmond by Elder
J. J. Horn the church sat in confurance. 1 Called for the peace of
the church. 2nd. Opend the dore of the church for the reception of
members. 3rd Calld for the reeding of last meatings miniut wich was
red and received. Dismist in ordor.
Elder J. J. Horn, Mod W. J. Tice, CC
Febuary Turm 1886
The Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasant Sight meet on Saturday
befour 2nd Sabath in Febuary. After surmond by Eld Asa Wyatt the
church apointed Eld Asa Wyatt Mod Pro and clerk being absent the
church appointed Brother J. W. Wyatt to act in his place. The church
sat in confurance. 1st Cald for the peace of the church. 2nd Opened
the dore of the church for the reseption of members. 3rd Cald for the
reeding of last meetings miniut wich was red and recd. 4th Cald for
ginrel bisness. 5th Brother Wm Lindzy being present became his own
accurser. He acnolidged to drinking too much intoxicating liqurs. He
acnolidge that he don rong and he sade that he was very sorry for it
and the church recd his acnolidgements. 6 The church purfurd a
charge against Brother W. J. Tice for dancing and drinking too much
inroxicating licqers. The church appointed Brothern to see him and

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site him to oure next confurence to answer to the charge. Brother W.
J. Smith, Brother John Gilton commity. 6th Takin up Brother N. W.
Gann on report for dranking too much intoxicating licquers the church
apointed Brethern to wit: Brother W. J. Smith, Brother John Gilton to
see him and request him to come to oure next confurnce and answer to
the report. 8th. A charge purfured against Bro J. N. Walker for
using bad language. Apointed Brother John Gilton, Brother W. J. Smith
comity to see him and site him to come to the next confurnce to answer
to the charge. 9th Oure pastor being moved of (off) the church went
in to anelection for a pastor wich resulted in electing Eld J. L.
Jones. Dismist in ordor.
Eld Assa Wyatt, Mod Pro J. W. Wyatt, CC Pro
The church met on Sunda according to appointment. After surmond
by Eld J. L. Jones the church was cald to geather and leters of
dismision was cald for Eld J. J. Horn and family wich was granted.
Eld J. L. Jones, Mod W. J. Smith, CC Pro
Dismist in ordor.

March Turn 1886
The Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on saturday
before 2nd Sabath in March 1886. After surmon by the pastor the
church sat in confurance. 1st cald for the peace of the church. 2nd
Opend the dore for reception of members. Cald for the reeding of last
meetings miniut wich was red and recd. 4th The comity was discharged.
5 Move and second the church taking up Brother Tices case, him being
absent the cas was continurd untell next meeting.
6. Move and 2nd taking up Brother N. W. Ganns case, him being
absent the case was continurd untell next meeting. 7th Move and 2nd
the church takin up Brother J. N. Walker case, the church purfured to
charge against him for cursing and whiping his wife and leaving hur.
Move and 2nd the church with drue hur felaship from him. 8 On moshion
and 2nd the church purfured a charge against Brother John Gilton for
ofring to fight. 9th On move and 2nd the church changed the time of
meeting back to the first in each month. Dismist in ordor.
Eld J. L. Jones, Mod J. W. Wyatt, CC Pro

Apriel turn 1886
The Mishnary Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met
Saturday befour the first Sabath in Apriel 1886. After surmond by Eld
J. L. Jones the church sat in confurnce. 1st Cald for the peace of
the church. 2nd Opned the dore for the reception of members. 3rd
Cald for the reeding of last meetings miniut wich was red and recd.
4th On move and 2nd the church with drue hur felaship from Bro W. J.
Tice for dancing. Brother N. W. Gann being present, he denide the
charge that ware aganst him and the church acquited him. 6th Brother
John Gilton not being present, his case was continured untell next
confurnce. Dismist in odor.
J. L. Jones, Mod J. W. Wyatt, Pro
May Turn 1886
The Mishnary Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on
Saturday befour the first Sabath in May 1886. After surmond by Eld J.
L. Jones the church sat in confurnce. 1 called for the peace of the

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church. 2nd Opend the dore of the church for the reception of
members. 3rd Cald for the reeding of last meetings miniut wich was
red and recd. 4th Brother John Gilton, not being present by move and
second his case wass coninuard untell next confurnce. 5th The church
went into alection of a church clerk wich resulted in electing J. W.
Wyatt. Move and seond that the minuats be recorded on the church book
in the full name of the Mishinary Baptist Church of Christ. Dismist
in order.
J. L. Jones, Mod J. W. Wyatt, CC
According to appointment the church met on Sunday morning at 9
oclcok for the purpose of organizing a Sabath school wich was don
after surmond by Elder J. L. Jones. The church went into communion
and foot washing. Dismist in order.
J. L. Jones, Mod J. W. Wyatt, CC

June Turn 1886
The Mishnary Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasant Sight met on
Saturday befour the first Sabath in Jun 1886. After surmon by Eld J.
H. Cury the church sat in confurnce. 1st Cald for the peace of the
church. 2nd Opened the dore of the church for the reception of
members. Recd Eld W. D. Case by leter. 3rd Cald for the reeding of
last meetings miniut wich was red and recd. Brother John Gilton not
being present, on move and second the church coninurd his case untell
next confurnce. Dirmist in order.
J. L. Jones, Mod J. W. Wyatt, CC
July Turn 1886
The Mishnary Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on
Sauurday befour the first Sabath in July 1886. After surmond by Eld
W. D. Case the church sat in confurnce. 1st Cald for the peace of the
church. 2nd Opend the dore of the church for the reception of
members. 3rd Cald for the reeding of last meetings miniut witch was
red and recd. 4th Brother John Gilton being presant, he acnolidged
that he got very angry and was very sorry for it witch the church
forgiv him. Dismist in ordor.
Eld J. L. Jones, Mod J. W. Wyatt, CC

Aug Turn 1886
The Mishnary Baptist Church of Christ at Plesant Sight met on
Saturday befour the first Sabath in August 1886. After surmond by Eld
W. D. Case the church sat in confurnce. 1st cald for the peace of the
church. 2nd Opend the way for the reception of members. 3rd Cald for
the reeding of last meetings miniut witch was red and recd. 4th The
church with drue hur felaship from Brother E. Z. Acton and Sister
Sarah C. Acton for departing form the Baptist faith. 5th This being
the time to elect deligates to the association, volunturs was cald
for. Volunturd Brothering to wit: W. J. Smith, Eld W. D. Case, N. W.
Gann.
Dismist in order.
Eld J. L. Jones, Mod J. W. Wyatt, CC
Sept Turn 1886
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Saturday befour the first Sabath in Sept 1886. After surmond by Eld
W. D. Case the church sat in confurance. 1st cald for the peace of
the church. 2nd Opend the dore of the church for the reception of
members, recd Sister Fany D. Gilbert, exesperence and baptisam. 3
Cald for the reeding of the last meetings miniut witch was red and
recd. 4th Brother John Gilton cald for leters of dismishion for him
self and family, witch was granted, to wit: Sister R. K. Gilton,
Sister Fany Gilton, Sister Maty Gilton, Sister Bell Gilton. Dismist
in ordor.
J. L. Jones, Mod J. W. Wyatt, CC

October Turn 1886
The Mishnary Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasent Sight met on
Saturday befour the first Sabath in October 1886. After surmond by
Eld J. L. Jones, the church set in confurnce. 1st Cald for the peace
of the church. 2nd Open the way for the reception of members, recd
Brother W. J. Tice by restoration. 3rd. Cald for the reeding of last
meetings miniut witch was red and recd. 4th This being the time to
elect our paster and clerk for the in suring year by move and second
the church went in to electtion witch resulted in electing Eld. J. L.
Jones, pastor and J. W. Wyatt, Church Clerk.
This being the time to commune the church not being ready it was
lade over untell oure next meeing. Dismist in ordor.
Elder J. L. Jones, Mod J. W. Wyatt, CC
Nov Turn
The Mishnary Baptist Church at Plesant Sight met on Saturday
befour the first Sabath in November 1886. After a warm discourse by
Elder H. C. Gilbert the church sat in confurnce. Oure Modrartor not
bing (present) the church apointed Eld H. C. Gilbert Mod Pro for the
day. 1st Cald for the peace of the church. 2nd Opend the way for
reception of members. 3 Cald for the reeding of last meetings miniut
wich was red and recd. 4 Elder W. D. Case requested a leter of
dismisheon from the church witch was granted. Dismist in ordor.
Eld H. C. Gilbert, Mod Pro J. M. Wyatt, CC
Met on Sunday accourfen to appointment. After preaching by Eld
W. D. Case the church attended to the Lord's Supper and Feet Washing.
December turn 1887 (note: should be 1886)
No meeeting on the account of bad weather.
Januarry Turn 1887
No meeting on the account of bad weather.

Febuary Turn 1887
No meeting on the account of bad weather.
March Turn 1887
No meeting on the account of bad weather.
Apl 1887
The Mishnary Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasent (Sight) met on
Saturday befoure the first Saboath in Apriel 1887. After singing and

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