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PROVIDENCE PRIMITIVE
BAPTIST CHURCH
abstracts of the minutes
from August 1889 to September 1948

transcribed by
Nancy Wardlow Kennedy

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PROVIDENCE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH

History of Providence Primitive Baptist Church at Michie, Tennessee, written 1995:

On Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1889, a group of people who believed in the doctrine of sovereign grace, election, predestination and the effectual calling of all the redeemed for whom Christ died, assembled at Concord Church, Gravelhill, Tennessee. The group was duly and scripturally constituted into a church as the arm of Concord Church. After being organized, Elder S. W. Lee was called their pastor and J. W. Braddy was elected as the church clerk. It was agreed that the church should be known as Providence Old School or Primitive Baptist and was located in Hardin County. (Exact site unknown) On August 8, 1904, D. W. Reed and wife, N. E. Reed made a deed to Providence Primitive Baptist church of one acre of land for the purpose of relocating and building a church at what is now Michie, Tennessee in McNairy County. The first building was a one room frame structure on (what is now) Highway 22, across from the C. W. Moore property. In later years it was remodeled, bricked veneered, adding rest rooms and baptistry. Through the efforts of Elder Wiley Flanagan, the co-pastor, a fellowship hall was added. Pastors included the following Elders: S. W. Lee, N. V. Parker, J. A. Miller, J. W. Hardwick, E. D. McCutcheon, Wiley Flanagan and present pastor Ben Burcham. Members who served as church clerks were: J. W. Braddy, Dr. B. W. Williams, J. N. Weatherford, J. E. Leath, C. P. Marler, W. L. Rushing, A. W. DeBerry and present clerk Larry DeBerry. Among those who served as deacons were: I. R. Bradshaw, Dr. B. W. Williams, J. A. Farris, W. T. Gooch, W. H. Emmons, A. H. Rickman, Cecil Ernest, Herbert Cunningham and present deacon, A. W. DeBerry. First recorded meeting at Michie Church was August 24, 1906. The Church has been at this same location for almost ninety years, still contending for the faith once delivered unto the saints. By Mittie Gooch Atkins, Dec 1995.

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CONSTITUTION
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On Saturday before 4 Sunday in July, A.D. 1889, we the following brethren and sisters
believing in:

the vital union of Christ and the Church,
the Doctrine of Election, Predestination,
effectual calling of all the redeemed for whom Christ died
one only true and living God,
the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and that the three are one,
also in the perseveration of the Saints unto Glory,
the Resurrection of the dead and General Judgment,

were duly and scripturally constituted into a Church by Elders S. W. Lee and J. L. Grinthry as presbytery in connection with the arm of Concord Church, consisting of the arm from Concord Church, and after being organized called Elder S. W. Lee as their own pastor. J. W. Braddy J. W. Weatherford C. A. Weatherford I. F. Barnett Elizabeth Curtis J. M. Curtis M. F. Hayes J. R. Bradshaw M. L. Bradshaw Resolved or agreed the Church shall be known as Providence Old School or Primitive Baptist Church.

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Male members:
(note: The dates were not included but was added by transcriber, when found in minutes)

1. J. W. Braddy
2. J. N. Welford
3. Jessie Curtis
4. I. R. Bradshaw

9. J. A. J. Warre (or Wain) May 1899 by baptism

37. Herbert Cunningham By baptism
38. Mac Cunningham By baptism
39. J. Y. Bolding By baptism
40. W. H. Harris By baptism

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Female Members
1. C. A. Welford
2. I. F. Barnett Dismissed by letter
3. Elizabeth Curtis
4. M. F. Hase
5. M. L. Bradshaw
6. Maggie Conald Dec 1889
7. N. J. Braddy (or N. S.) July 1890 by baptism

12. V. E. Warre (or Wain)Aug 1898 by baptism

25. Sister (Jack) Surratt July 1904 by baptism

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51. Mrs. M. E. Rickman
52. Mrs. Daisie Emmons
53. Mrs. Ellen Yarber
54. Mrs. Pearl Emmons
55. Mrs. Gladys Lipford

65. Mattie Bolding

State of Tenn - Harden County. On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August AD, 1889. After preaching by Bro South and Elder S. W. Lee. Providence Church met in conference: 1. Called for peace. Peace abounds. 2. Called for references. None. 3. Invited visiting bothers and sisters to seats with us. 4. Opened the way for members. Received none. 5. Miscellaneous business: By motion, elected J. N. Welford assistant clerk and elected messengers to the association to with: Brethren J. W. Braddy, J. H. Curtis, I. R. Bardshaw and J. N. Welford, alternate. Done while in conference day and date above given. S. W. Lee, Moderator. J. W. Braddy, CC.

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State of Tenn - Harden County. On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October AD, 1889.
After preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. Providence Church met in conference:
1. Called for peace. Peace abounds.
2. Called for references. None.
3. Invited visiting bothers and sisters to seats with us.
4. Opened the way for members. Received none.
5. Miscellaneous business: None.
Done while in conference. S. W. Lee, Moderator. J. W. Braddy, CC.

State of Tenn - Harden County. On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Nov AD, 1889.
After preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. Providence Church met in conference:
1. Called for peace. Peace abounds.
2. Called for references. None.
3. Invited visiting bothers and sisters to seats with us.
4. Opened the way for members. Received none.
5. Miscellaneous business: None.
By order of the church. S. W. Lee, Moderator. J. W. Braddy, CC.

State of Tenn - Harden County. On Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Dec AD, 1889.
After preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. Providence Church met in conference:
1. Called for peace. Peace abounds.
2. Called for references. None.
3. Invited visiting bothers and sisters to seats with us.
4. Opened the way for members. Received Sister Maggie Canal by experience.
5. Miscellaneous business: None.
S. W. Lee, Moderator. J. W. Braddy, CC.

THE ABOVE MINUTES WERE RECORDED EXACTLY AS WRITTEN TO SHOW THE
WAYS OF THE CHURCH. DUE TO TIME TO TRANSCRIBE, THE REST OF THE
MINUTES WILL ONLY SHOW THE ABSTRACTS. (Nancy Wardlow Kennedy, Transcriber)

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in January 1890. Preaching by Bro South and Elder S. W. Lee. No business. S. W. Lee, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March 1890. Preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. No business.
S. W. Lee, Mod, J. N. Weatherford, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April 1890. Preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. Received Sister Tabitha Wood and Bro D. W. Reed by letter. S. W. Lee, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June 1890. Preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. Received Sister Synthia Cross by letter. Appointed messengers to Union Meeting: D. W. Reed, Jesse Curtis, J.

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N. Weatherford. D. W. Reed, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC.

Saturday before 4th Sunday in July 1890. Preaching by Bro Reed and Elder Lee. Received Sister N. S. Braddy by experience and baptized on Sunday. S. W. Lee, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC

Saturday before 4th Sunday in August 1890. Preaching by Elder E. J. Hodges. Messenger appointed to Association: D. W. Reed, J. R. Bradshaw, Jessie Curtis, John Braddy as alternate. Bro J. R. Bradshaw ordained as Deacon. S. W. Lee, Mod. D. W. Reed, CC pro tem.

Saturday before 4th Sunday in September 1890. Apparently no preaching.
J. N. Weatherford Moderator and Clerk.

Saturday before 4th Sunday in October 1890. Preaching by Elder Lee. No business.
S. W. Lee, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC

Saturday before 4th Sunday in December 1890. Preaching by Elder Lee. No business.
S. W. Lee, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC

Saturday before 4th Sunday in February 1891. Preaching by Bro South. No business.
L. South, Mod. D. W. Reed, CC.

Saturday before 4th Sunday in April 1891. Preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. No business.
S. W. Lee, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC

Saturday before 4th Sunday in May 1891. Preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. Granted a letter of
dismissing to Sister Cross. S. W. Lee, Mod. D. W. Reed, CC

Saturday before 4th Sunday in June 1891. Preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. Appointed messengers to Union Meeting: J. H. Curtis, D. W. Reed, J. N. Weatherford, J. R. Bradshaw. S. W. Lee, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC.

Saturday before 4th Sunday in July 1891. Preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. Received Sister E. J. Curtis by experience. Appointed messengers to Association: J. R. Bradshaw, J. N. Weatherford, J. W. Braddy, J. H. Curtis as alternate. S. W. Lee, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August 1891. Preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. No business.
S. W. Lee, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October 1891. Preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. Received S. B. Duncan by experience. Baptized on Sunday by Elder Lee. S. W. Lee, Mod. D. W. Reed, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in December 1891. Singing and prayer by D. W. Reed. No
business. D. W. Reed, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC.

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Saturday before the 4th Sunday in February 1892. Preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. No business S. W. Lee, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March 1892. Preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. No business
S. W. Lee, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April 1892. Preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. No business
S. W. Lee, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May 1892. Preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. No business
S. W. Lee, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June 1892. Preaching by Elder S. W. Lee. No business
S. W. Lee, Mod. J. N. Weatherford, CC

Skipped from June 1892 to July 1897. No pages missing, so it is assumed there was no church services held.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1897. Preaching by Bro J. B. Cottle. Called Bro Cottle as pastor and elected S. B. Duncan as Clerk of the Church. J. B. Cottle, Mod. S. B. Duncan, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Sept 1897. Preaching by Bro J. B. Cottle. Appointed
messengers to Association at Moss Creek in McNairy County: G. B. Duncan, Jerry Cirtice.
J. B. Cottle, Mod. S. B. Duncan, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March 1898. Preaching by Bro J. B. Cottle. No business.
W. A. Harris was visiting. J. B. Cottle, Mod. W. A. Harris, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Apr 1898. Preaching by Bro J. B. Cottle. Received J. E. Leeth and Sister R. Leeth by letter. J. B. Cottle, Mod. S. B. Duncan, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May 1898. Preaching by Bro J. B. Cottle. Received Bro J. A. Farris and Sister Ella Farris by letter. J. B. Cottle, Mod. S. B. Duncan, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June 1898. Preaching by Bro J. B. Cottle. Received Sister Hanie Halcum by experience. J. B. Cottle, Mod. S. B. Duncan, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1898. Preaching by M. Hardwick. Received Bro J. H.
Fleming and Sister N. M. Fleming. M. Hardwick, Mod. S. B. Duncan, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August 1898. Preaching by Bro J. B. Cottle. Received by

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experience and baptism Sister V. E. Wain. Bro S. B. Duncan given permission to exercise in public, done by order of the church. J. B. Cottle, Mod. S. B. Duncan, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in September 1898. Preaching by J. B. Cottle. Received Bro D. P. Howel and Sister Howel by experience and baptism. J. B. Cottle, Mod. S. B. Duncan, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October 1898. Preaching by Bro J. B. Cottle. No business. J. B. Cottle, Mod. J. E. Leath, CC.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March 1899. Preaching by Bro J. B. Cottle. Bro J. A. Farris elected as Deacon and to be ordained in May. J. B. Cottle, Mod. J. H. Fleming, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May 1899. Preaching by Elder Hardwick who was visiting.
Received Bro J. A. J. Wain by experience. Bro J. A. Farris ordained as Deacon. Bro S. B.
Duncan ordained into the ministry. Bro Cottle and Bro Hardwick presiding.
Elder Hardwick, Mod. J. H. Fleming, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June 1899. Preaching by Bro J. B. Cottle. Appointed
delegates to Union Meeting: Bro Farris, Bro Bradshaw and Bro Howell.
J. B. Cottle, Mod. J. H. Fleming, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1899. Preaching by Bro J. B. Cottle. Visiting: Bro Tate, C. B. Farris and Sister Cottle. J. B. Cottle, Mod. J. H. Fleming, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August 1899. Preching by Bro Talmore Cottle. Appointed
delegates to Association: Bro Duncan, Bro Reed, Bro Curtis, Bro Bradshaw.
M. Hardwick, Mod. J. H. Fleming, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October 1899. Preaching by Bro Moore. Visitors: Bro Andrews, Bro Harris, Bro Deacon, Bro Cook, Bro Tate, Sister South, Sister Manuel. Received Bro James E. Braddy by letter. Eld Moore, Mod. J. H. Fleming, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in January 1900. Preaching by Elder S. B. Duncan and J. B. Cottle. Appointed a committee to revise the church book consisting of J. A. Farris, J. E. Leeth, J. E. Braddy, J. B. Cottle, J. R. Bradshaw. By motion the church went into the choice of a pastor and clerk. J. B. Cottle was chosen pastor and J. E. Braddy, Clerk of the Church. S. B. Duncan, Mod. J. H. Fleming, CC.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March 1900. Preaching by Bro J. B. Cottle. Bro J. E. Braddy made his acknowledgment the church received it by motion. The church appointed a committee to see after brothers James Halcum, D. Reed and J. N. Weatherford. Appointed Bro Leath to see Bro Halcum. Appointed Bro J. A. Farris to see Bro Reed and Weatherford. Appointed Bro Leath, Farris and J. E. Braddy to see Bro J. R. Bradshaw. J. B. Cottle, Mod. J. E. Braddy, CC

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Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April 1900. Preaching by Bro Cottle. Visiting: Bro J. B. Decon and A. B. Cook from Cool Springs. Heard the report of committees appointed on last meeting to see the brothers. Satisfied with report. J. B. Cottle, Mod. J. E. Braddy, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May 1900. Preaching by Bro Rinehart and Bro Cottle. Visiting: Bro Robert Tate from Gravel Hill, Bro – Rinehart and Bro B. F. Burcham from Sardis. The Deacons prepared for the ordinance of Sacrament and Foot Washing. J. B. Cottle, Mod. J. E. Braddy, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June 1900. Preaching by Bro Cottle. No business.
J. B. Cottle, Mod. J. E. Braddy, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1900. July 22. Preaching by Bro R. H. Tate and Bro J. B. Cottle. Visiting: Bro R. H. Tate. Appointed delegates to Union Meeting to be held at Cool Springs: D. P. Howel, J. E. Braddy, J. R. Bradshaw, J Curtis as alternate. J. B. Cottle, Mod. J. E. Braddy, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August 1900. Preaching by Bro S. B. Cottle. Granted Bro D. P. Howel and Sister Howel a letter of dismissing. Appointed delegates to Association: J. R. Bradshaw, J. E. Braddy, J. A. Farris and J. E. Leeth alternate. J. B. Cottle, Mod. J. E. Braddy, Mod.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April 1901. Preaching by Bro M. Hardwick. Chose Bro
Hardwick as Moderator. M. Hardwick, Mod. J. E. Leeth, CC.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May 1901. Preaching by Bro M. Hardwick. Visiting: Bro
Tate. M. Hardwick, Mod. J. E. Leath, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June 1901. Preaching by Bro M. Hardwick. Elected J. E. Leath Clerk of the Church. Appointed a committee to see Brother J. B. Cottle considering a difficulty between him and Providence Church. Committee: J. E. Leath, J. A. Farris and Jessie Curtis. M. Hardwick, Mod. J. E. Leath, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1901. Heard the report of the committee sent to see Bro Cottle. Report satisfactory. Bro Cottle denied the report that was against him. Delegates appointed to Union meeting: Brother Faris, J. E. Leath, J. R. Bradshaw and Jesse Curtis in case of failure. J. R. Bradshaw, Mod Protem. J. E. Leath, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August 1901. Preaching by Bro M. Hardwick. Visiting: Bro Tate. Delegates chosen to Association: P Faris, J. R. Bradshaw and J. E. Leath. J. N. Weatherford in case of failure. M. Hardwick, Mod. J. E. Leath, CC

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Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Oct 1901. Preaching by Bro D. W. Reid. No business.
D. W. Reid, Mod. J. E. Leath, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March 1902. Preaching by Bro Johnson. A charge was brought against J. E. Leath for man slaughter - it was sustained and by a unanimous vote - he was excluded from the church. Received Sister M. C. Williams by experience. Bro James Halcum gave his reason for not attending and called for a letter of dismissal. Bro Johnson, Mod. J. E. Braddy, CC. Sister William was baptized on Sunday.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May 1902. Preaching by Bro Hardwick. Chose Bro
Hardwick pastor for rest of year and J. E. Braddy as Clerk.
M. Hardwick, Mod. J. E. Braddy, CC.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June 1902. Preaching by Bro M. Hardwick. Received a letter from James Halcum wishing the clerk to send his letter to him. Church agreed to attend to the ordinance of Lord’s Supper and Wash Feet on Sunday. M. Hardwick, Mod. J. E. Braddy, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1902. Preaching by Bro Hardwick and Bro Johnson. Visiting: Bro D. Howell and wife, Bro Robert Tate and Bro Johnson. Appointed delegates to Union meeting: Bro J. A. Farris, Jesse Curtis and J. R. Bradshaw. Sister Mary Counts joined on Sunday by experience and is to be baptized next meeting. M. Hardwick, Mod. J. E. Braddy, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in September 1902. Preaching by Elder M. Hardwick. Called for peace of the church where upon J. E. Braddy said he had no love nor fellowship for Sister Roseline Leath, believing she had upheld her husband in the killing of Newport Braddy. Which charge the church though unjust and could not be sustained. Where upon the church excluded said J. E. Braddy for such declaration of un-fellowship. Granted Sister Leath a letter in full fellowship. Sister Mary Counts was baptized on Sunday, September 28, 1902. Closed in order. M. Hardwick, Mod. J. A. Farris, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May 1903. Preaching by Elders Hardwick and Duncan. No
business. M. Hardwick, Mod. D. W. Reid, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June 1903. Preacher not mentioned. No business.
Elder S. B. Duncan, Mod. D. W. Reid, CC.

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1903. Received Sisters Nanie A. Reid, May Lipford, Mary Armstrong, Malinda Farris by baptism and Sister M. A. Manuel by letter. Appointed delegates to Union meeting: J. R. Bradshaw, J. A. Farris, M. N. Weatherford and Jesse Curtis, alternate. Elder S. B. Duncan, Mod. D. W. Reid, CC

Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August 1903. Received Bro H. C. Barnett by experience.
Elder S. B. Duncan, Mod. D. W. Reid, CC

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Saturday before the 4th Sunday in November 1903. Received A. Farris by baptism.
Elder James Duncan, Mod. D. W. Reid, Cc

June term1904. Preaching by Elder S. B. Duncan.
No business. Elder S. B. Duncan, Mod. D. W. Reid, CC

July term 1904. Preaching by Elder Duncan (not stated). Received Bro Barto Williams, Sister Surratt, Sister Maudie Farris. July 27, 1914. Elder S. N. Duncan, Mod.. D. W. Reid, CC

October term 1904. Called up the care of Bro Barnett for joining the Woodmen of the World and withdrew fellowship. Received Sister Farris. Elder S. B. Duncan, Mod. D. W. Reid, CC

February term1906. Preaching by Eld J. W. Lomax (?). Eld J. W. Lomax, Mod. D. W. Reid, CC

Friday, August 24, 1906. Union meeting met at Providence and Elder J. M. Duncan preached the introductory sermon. Went into conference and elected Elder J. M. Dunken Moderator and B. W. Williams clerk. Then proceeded to business as follows: (1) By agreement, Concord Church got next Union meeting for 1st district to meet on Friday before second Sunday in August 1907. (2) Union chose Bro James Dunken to preach introductory sermon of next Union meeting and Brother S. B. Dunken, alternate. (3) Called for letters of churches and there were none. Elder Lomax reported Cool Springs church all in peace and order, had five additions to the church by letter. Concord church was report by Bro Gooch to all be in peace and order. Had preaching by Elder Blanchard very second Sunday. Providence Church was reported by Bro Reed to all be in peace and order. Had preaching every other month by Elder J. W. Lomax and Elder Parker. Elder J. M. Dunken reported his district of the association in peace and order and had some in- gatherings. Union adjourned. B. W. Williams, clerk.

Saturday, August 25, 1906. Preaching by Elders Hardwick, James Dunken and J. W. Lomax. Appointed Bro Bradshaw, Bro P Farris, Bro Weatherford and Bro Ellic Farris as delegates to association. J. W. Lomax, Mod. B. W. Williams, CC.

Note: It is thought that the Friday, August 24, 1906, was the first meeting at Providence Church after it had moved to what is now Michie, in McNairy County. The first minutes stated Hardin County but gradually quit stating the county. Sept 1906 meeting is the first mention of McNairy County.

State of Tennessee, McNairy County on Saturday before 4th Sunday in Sept 1906 after services by Elder Parker, Providence church met in conference. Elder Parker, Mod. B. W. Williams, CC

Saturday before the first Sunday in June 1908. Preaching by Elder N. V. Parker. Agreed to have Communion and Feet Washing tomorrow, the first Sunday in June. N. V. Parker, Mod. W. M. Littlejohn, Clerk protem

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Saturday before first Sunday in April 1909. Preaching by Elder N. V. Parker. Received Bro Zeb Farris by experience and is to be baptized the first Sunday in May 1909. On 1st Sunday in April 1909, received Sister Cora Ell Marlar by experience, to be baptized 1st Sunday in May 1909. Elder N. V. Parker, Mod..Bro P. Farris, Clerk Protem

Saturday before first Sunday in May 1909. Preaching by Elder N. V. Parker. Agreed to
Communion and Wash Feet the following day. Elder N. V. Parker, Mod. Bro P Farris, Clerk
Protem. On Sunday, received Bro Clarence Marlar by experience. Baptized were Bro Clarence
Marlar, Bro Zeb Farris and Sister Cora Ell Marlar. B. W. Williams, CC

Saturday, December 4, 1909. Preaching by Elders J. B. Halbrook and N. V. Parker.
Elder N. V. Parker, Mod. B. W. Williams, CC

State of Tennessee, McNairy County. Saturday before the first Sunday in April 1910. We the Primitive Baptist worshiping at Providence met after services by Elder N. V. Parker, the church set on conference. (Note: first time called Primitive Baptist in the minutes) Elected Bro W. A. Wyatt as clerk and Bro C. P. Marler assistant clerk. Church elected Bro W. A. Wyatt deacon, to be ordained on Saturday of the May term. Changed the meeting time from the first Sunday in each month to the fourth Sunday. Agreed to have Communion at out next meeting in May. Bro W. A. Wyatt and wife joined by letter. Elder N. V Parker, Mod. C. P. Marler, Clerk

Saturday, May 21, 1910. Preaching by Elders Tom Dalton (?) and N. V. Parker. Ordained Bro W. A. Wyatt as deacon of the church by appointing a presbytery composed of Elders Sam Dunken, T. B. Dalton, N. V. Parker, with Elder A. B. Dunken as moderator. Prayer by Elder Parker and the laying on of hands by the presbytery. Charge delivered by moderator. Selected C. P. Marler church clerk. Agreed to have communion the next day. N. V. Parker, Mod. B. W. Williams, clerk.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1910, we the Primitive Baptist worshiping at Providence met. Preaching by Bro W. A. Wyatt. Visiting were Sister Rushing from Gravel Hill and Sister Hurley from Cool Springs. Bro. W. A. Wyatt, Mod. C. P. Marler, Clerk

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept, 1910, we the Primitive Baptist worshiping at Providence met. Preaching by Bro W. A. Wyatt. Visiting were Bro Howell and wife of Cool Springs; and Bro and Sister Trotter, Bro Stant Rushing and Sister South of Concord. Appointed Bros W. A. Wyatt, J. A. Farris, Z. D. Farris and C. P. Marler as messengers to bare our letter to the Association which convenes with Concord Church at Gravel Hill, Tenn. W. A. Wyatt, Mod. C. P. Marler, Clerk.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October, 1910, we the Primitive Baptist worshiping at Providence met. Preaching by Bros W. A. Wyatt and N. V. Parker. Bro N. V. Parker, Mod C. P. Marler, Clerk

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in February 1911, we the Primitive Baptist worshiping at Providence met. Preaching by Bros W. A. Wyatt and Bro Robison. Visiting were Bro Stant Rushing and wife and Bro Trotter from Concord. Bro Tate joined by letter. Bro Robison, Mod. C. P. Marler, Clerk.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in September, 1911, we the Primitive Baptist worshiping at Providence met. Preaching by Bro N. V. parker. N. V. Parker, Mod. C. P. Marler, Clerk

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October, 1911, we the Primitive Baptist worshiping at Providence met. Preaching by Bros N. V. Parker and W. A. Wyatt. Eld N. V. Parker, Mod. C. P. Marler, Clerk.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May, 1912, we the Primitive Baptist worshiping at Providence met. Preaching by Bros N. V. Parker, W. A. Wyatt and R. Tate. Elder N. V. Parker, Mod. C. P. Marler, Clerk.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July, 1912, we the Primitive Baptist worshiping at Providence met. Preaching by Bros R. H. Tate, W. A. Wyatt and Elder N. V. Parker. Bro Wyatt suggested that the church see Bro Clarence Marler, our clerk, and if agreeable with him, elect another clerk. Received Bro Sullivan Pinkston. Bro Tate suggested as there had been some misunderstanding and talk among some of the brethren and sisters that we all give Bro Parker and each other the right hand of fellowship and bury it, which was done. On Sunday morning met at Bro E. J. Farris’ pool. Prayer by Bro W. A. Wyatt. Bro Parker baptized Bro Pinkston. Then we all met at the church and after services by Bro Tate and Parker the meeting closed with love and good feeling toward all, we hope. N. V. Parker, Mod. W. A. Wyatt, Clerk Protem

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1912, we the Primitive Baptist worshiping at Providence met. Preaching by Bros N. V. Parker and W. A. Wyatt. Visiting were Bro William Trotter and Sister Trotter, Brother Polk Springer and Sister South. Elected Bro W. L. Rushing as church clerk. And the church agreed to have the minutes prepared and read at the same meeting. Appointed Bro C. P. Marler, Bro Pea Farris, Bro W. A. Wyatt to the Association. Bro T. H. Tate, alternate. N. V. Parker, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1913, we the Primitive Baptist worshiping at
Providence met. Preaching by Bro R. H. Tate. Visiting were Bro W. S. Rushing and Sister
South. Elder J. T. Davis was elected to the pastoral care of the church. R. H. Tate, Mod.
W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1913, we the Primitive Baptist worshiping at Providence met. Preaching by w. A. Bishop. Visiting was Bro W. S. Rushing and Sister South. Elder, J. T. Davis, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May, 1913. Preaching by Bro R. H. Tate and W. A. Wyatt. Visiting were two Brothers and four Sisters. W. A. Bishop was elected joint pastoral care of the church with Elder J. T. Davis. To have Communion on Sunday, May 20. During conference Bro J. T. Davis arrived and preached for us. Bro W. A. Wyatt, Mod Protem, W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1913. Preaching by Bro R. H. Tate and W. A. Wyatt. Appointed to the Union meeting: Sullivan Pinkston, Pea Farris, W. A. Wyatt and R. H. Tate, alternate. Bro W. A. Wyatt, Mod Protem, W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1913. Preaching by Elders E. R. Robinson and J. T. Davis. Sister Minnie South was received by experience and baptized on Sunday. J. T. Davis, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1913. Preaching by Elder N. V. Parker and J. T. Davis. No business. J. T. Davis, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November 1913. Preaching by Elder J. T. Davis. Three
visitors. J. T.. Davis, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1914. Preaching by Brethren W. A. Wyatt and R. H. Tate. W. A. Wyatt, Mod, W. L. Rushing, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1914. Preaching by Elder J. T. Davis. J. T. Davis, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June. June 28, 1914. Preaching by Elders J. H. Phillips of Martin, Tenn and K. W. Wyatt of Clinton, Kentucky. Had one visitor from Cool Springs Church and 1 visitor from Gravel Hill. W. A. Wyatt, Mod. B. M. Williams, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1915. Preaching by Bro R. H. Tate and Elder J. A. Miller. Granted Sister Mary Lipford a letter of dismissal. Elder J. A. Miller, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1915. Preaching by Elders E. C. Carter and J. A. Miller. To elect a deacon at next meeting. Elder J. A. Miller, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1915. Preaching by Elders E. C. Carter and J. A. Miller. Put off election of deacon until next meeting. J. A. Miller, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1915. Preaching by Bro R. H. Tate and Elder J. A. Miller. Bro B. W. Williams was elected deacon to be ordained at the July meeting. J. A. Miller, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1915. Preaching by Bro R. H. Tate and Elder J. A. Miller. Appointed messenger to Union meeting: R. H. Tate, J. A. Farris, J. W. Weatherford and C. P. Marler alternate. J. A. Miller, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1915. Preaching by Bro R. H. Tate and Elder J. A. Miller. Messengers appointed to the Association: R. H. Tate, J. A. Farris, W. L. Rushing and C. P. Marler. J. A. Miller, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1915. After singing the church set in session. No business. J. A. Farris, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Oct 1915. Preaching by Elder J. A. Miller. Elected Elder J. A. Miller as pastor. J. A. Miller, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1915. Preaching by Bros J. A. Miller and John
Chenault. No business. J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Jan 1916. Preaching by Bros J. A. Miller, W. I. Bishop and John Chenault. No business. J. A. Miller, Mod. B. W. Williams, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Apr 1916. Preaching by Bros J. A. Miller and John
Chenault. No business. J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1916. Preaching by Bro Blanchard. No business.
J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1916. Preaching by Bro J. A. Miller. Delegates appointed to the Union meeting: J. A. Miller, J. A. Farris, C. P. Marler, C. J. Farris, B. W. Williams. J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1916. Preaching by Bro J. A. Miller and Bro
Chenault.
J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Oct 1916. Preaching by Bro J. A. Miller. Proceeded to hold an election for pastor for another year and elected Bro J. A. Miller by unanimous voter. The church appointed a committee of three to see what the trouble was with Bro Bo Tate: Bros P. Farris, B. W. Williams and B. J. Rickman. The committee reported that Bro Tate wanted the church to take action on his ordination. After a vote, decided his ordination was not in order. J. A. Miller, Mod. G. W. Williams, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1916. Preaching by Bro J. A. Miller. No business. J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Feb 1917. Preaching by Bro J. A. Miller and Bro
Chenault.. No business. J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Mar 1917. Preaching by Bro J. A. Miller and Bro Chenault.. The church endorsed Bro Hanks peace proposition published in the Primitive Baptist of July 13, 1917. This done and signed. J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1917. Preaching by Bro J. A. Miller. No business. J. A. Miller, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1917. Preaching by Bro Blanchard. No business.
J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1917. Preaching by Elders J. A. Miller and Otis Duncan. Appointed delegates to the Association: J. A. Farris, E. J. Farris, B. W. Williams and Z. D. Farris. J. A. Miller, Mod. B. W. Williams, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1917. Preaching by Bro J. A. Miller. No business. J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Oct 1917. Preaching by Bro J. A. Miller. Elected Bro J. A. Miller pastor for another year. J. a. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov. 1917. Preaching by Bro J. A. Miller. As our Association is confused over New Salem church disorder, Gravel Hill church has called on all the sister churches to sit with her in council on Sat before the 2nd Sunday in Dec 1917 in order that we might devise plans by which the Association could reach an agreement and in response to the call we send the following delegates: Bro J. A. Farris, W. L. Rushing, B. W. Williams and Z. D. Farris. J. A. Miller, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Feb 1918. Preaching by J. A. Miller and Bro Jim
Hardwick. No business. J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Mar 1918. Preaching by Bro J. A. Miller. Granted Sister Cynthia Hardin a letter of dismissal when joined to another church of the same faith and order. Appointed delegates to help investigate the disorder of New Salem church: Bro J. A. Farris, B. W. Williams, Sullivan Pinkston and E. J. Farris. J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Apr 1918. Preaching by Bro Hardwick and Bro N. V. Parker and Bro J. A. Miller. Reference reading of the minutes of the day of the meeting at New Salem church. It was motioned and seconded that we withdraw from the Rowland & Murry side of New Salem church and all that endorse Eld N. V. Parker and his followers as New Salem church in order. Seeing that New Salem church invited E. C. Carter in their stand an excluded member of Antioch church to the exclusion of Elders J. W. Hardwick, D. Hopper and J. H.

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Phillips and made it a point of doctrine and would not grant Eld Barker’s side a hearing at the association or the committee from the churches that met with them in April 1918. J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1918. Preaching by Bro J. A. Miller and Bro N. V. parker. No business. J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1918. Preaching by Bro Blanchard. Recieved Bo
Terry Gooch and wife by baptism. J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1918. Preaching by Bro J. A. Miller. Appointed messengers to the Union meeting: Bros E. J. Farris, B. W. Williams, W. L. Rushing and J. A. Farris, alternate. J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October. Preaching by Elder J. W. Hardwick. Appointed messengers to Association: J. A. Farris, B. W. William, W. L. Rushing and E. J. Farris. J. A. Miller, Mod. W. L. Rushing, Mod.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1918. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Elected Bros J. W. Hardwick and N. Hardwick as our pastor. Done and signed by order of the church. Bro J. W. Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1918. (Out of order in minute book.) Preaching by Bro Deberry and Bro Blanchard. Gave an invitation for members: Sister Tishie Pinkston, Leon Howard, Viola South came forward and then on Sunday. Bro Levi South and joined the church. J. A. Miller, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1919. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No
business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1919. Preaching by Bro R. H. Tate and Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1919. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No
business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1919. Preaching by Bro DeBerry. No business. Jim
Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1919. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick. No business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1919. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Union meeting: Bro B. W. Williams, W. L. Rushing, Levi South and E. J. Farris. Jim Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Aug 1919. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick. No business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1919. Preaching by Bro DeBerry. Appointed delegates to the Association: W. L. Rushing, E. J. Farris, B. W. Williams, Jim Hardwick. Agreed to pay $3.00 for the printing of the minutes. Bro DeBerry, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Oct 1919. After preaching by Bro Hardwick. No business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1919. After preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. New
business was the excluding of Sister Pearl Lumley and also electing our pastor Bro J. W.
Hardwick. This done in order. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1919. Preaching by Bro Hardwick. No business.
Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1920. Preaching by Bro Hardwick. No business.
Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1920. Preaching by Bro Davis and Bro Jim Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Union meeting: Bro P. Farris, E. J. Farris, C. P. Marler, B. J. Rushing. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1920. Preaching by Bro Mit Hardwick and Bro Jim
Hardwick. Appointed messengers to Association: P. Farris, C. P. Marler, E. J. Farris, Bro
Williams. Bro Mit Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October 1920. Preaching by Bros A. W. DeBerry, N. V. Parker and Charlie Parker. Elected Bro Jim Hardwick as pastor for next year. A. W. Deberry, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1920. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick and Bro John
Chenault. No business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in February 1921. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick. No
business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1921. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick and Bro

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Gober. No business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1921. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick. No business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1921. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick and Bro Tate.. No business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1921. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick. No business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1921. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick and Bro N. V. Parker. Bro Hubert Manuel came forward and was received. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C P Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1921. Preaching by Bro W. C. Wallace and Bro .N. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Association: W. L. Rushing, J. A. Farris, B. W. Williams, and W. A. Malone, alternate. W. C. Wallace, Mod. W. S. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October 1921. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick. No
business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November 1921. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick. No
business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in December 1921. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick and Bro
N. Hardwick. No business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1922. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick. No
business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in February 1922. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick. No
business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1922. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick. No business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1922. Preaching by Bro John Chenault and Bro Jim Hardwick. On Sunday after preaching gave an invitation for members. Bro James came forward and offered his self for membership, but was not received. The church thought it best to investigate by a committee and report at next meeting. Bro Cecil Earnest came forward and was received by experience and to be baptized next meeting. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1922. Preaching by Bro Rhodes and Bro Jim Hardwick. Called for report of committee, they thought it best under the circumstances not to receive Bro James now. Appointed relegates to Union meeting: W. L. Rushing, L South and J. A. Farris. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P, Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October 1922. Preaching by Bro Charlie Parker and Bro Jim Hardwick. No business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1923. Preaching by Bro Jim Hardwick. No
business. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1925. Preaching by Bro A. W. DeBerry and Bro Jim Hardwick. Church voted to declare non-fellowship with Estes Johnson and to appoint a committee of two, Bro W. T. Gooch and B. W. Williams to talk to Bro Z. Farris of his failure to do his duty. Jim Hardwick, Mod. C. P. Marler, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in February 1926. Preaching by Elder J. W. Hardwick.
Appointed W. L. Rushing Clerk pro tem, as the clerk was not present having moved away and
turned the church book over to the deacons. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1926. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No
business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in April 1926. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No
business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1926. Preaching by Elders A. W. DeBerry and J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1926. Preaching by Elders A. W. DeBerry and J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1926. Preaching by Elders A. W. DeBerry and J. W. Hardwick. Received a letter from Dr Young, pastor of the Missionary Baptist church at Corinth, Miss for a letter of dismissal from our church for one of our members, Bro Z. Farris. The church appointed Bros W. T. Gooch, B. W. Williams and W. L. Rushing to see Bro Z . Farris and investigate. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1926. Preaching by Elders A. W. DeBerry and J. W. Hardwick. Report of committee: Bro Z Farris told them he had joined the Missionary Baptist Church at Corinth, Miss, therefore the church withdrew fellowship from him. Sunday preaching by Elders N. V. Parker, A. W. DeBerry and J. W. Hardwick. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC.

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1926. Preaching by Elder J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Association: Brethren J. A. Farris, B. W. Williams, J. Farris and Levi South. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Oct 1926. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W .Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1926. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1926. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Feb 1927. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Feb 1927. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1927. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick and Bro A.
W. DeBerry. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1927. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1927. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Aug 1927. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1927. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed messengers to Association: J. A. Farris, W. L. Rushing, B. W. Williams and W. T. Gooch. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1927. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. B. W. Williams, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1927. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Jan 1928. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Feb 1928. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Mar 1928. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Apr 1928. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1928. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1928. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1928. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Aug 1928. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1928. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed messengers to Association: Bro J. A. Farris, B. W. Williams, Levi South and E. J. Farris, alt. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Oct 1928. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1928. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1928. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Jan 1929. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Feb 1929. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Mar 1929. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Apr 1929. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1929. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1929. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1929. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Union meeting: Bros J. A. Farris, B. W. Williams, W. L. Rushing, Levi South, Alt.. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Aug 1929. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1929. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to the Association: Bros J. A. Farris, W. L. Rushing, B. W. Williams and W. T. Gooch. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Oct 19298. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1929. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1929. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Jan 1930. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Feb 1930. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Mar 1930. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Apr 1930. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1930. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1930. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1930. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Union meeting: Bos J. A. Farris, B. W. Williams, W. L. Rushing & E. J. Farris J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Aug 1930. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1930. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed messengers to Association: Bro J. A. Farris, W. T. Gooch, W. L. Rushing and E. J. Farris. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Oct 1930. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1930. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1930. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1930. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1930. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Jan 1931. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Mar 1931. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Apr 1931. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1931. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1931. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1931. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed messengers to the Association: Bros. J. A. Farris, B. W. Williams, W. L. Rushing, W. T. Gooch. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Oct 1931. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec1931 Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Jan 1932. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Apr 1932. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1932. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1932. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1932. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed messengers to Union meeting: Bros J. A. Farris, B. W. Williams and W. T. Gooch. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1932. Preaching by Elder J. Q. Depoister. No
business. Elder J. Q. Depoister, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1932. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed messengers to Association meeting: Bros J. A. Farris, B. W. Williams, E. J. Farris, Levi South. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Oct 1932. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1932. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Feb 1933. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Apr 1933. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1933 Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1933. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1933. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Union meeting: Bros J. A. Farris, O. D. Teague, W. T. Gooch, E. J. Farris. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Aug 1933. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1933. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed messengers to Association: Bros J. A. Farris, B. W. Williams, W. L. Rushing, W. T. Gooch. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1933. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1933. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Jan 1934. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Feb 1934. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Apr 1934. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1934. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1934. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1934. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Union meeting: Bros. J. A. Farris, W. L. Rushing, E. J. Farris, W. T. Gooch. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Aug 1934. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1935. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Association: J. A. Farris, W. L. Rushing, E. J. Farris, W. T. Gooch. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Oct 1934. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1934. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1934. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Jan 1935. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Feb 1935. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Mar 1935. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Apr 1935. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1935. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1935. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1935. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Union meeting: Bros J. A. Farris, W. L. Rushing, W. T. Gooch, E. J. Farris. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Aug 1935. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Gave invitation. Brethren Paul Marler, Gilbert Lipford and Sister Gaydis Lipford was received. Appointed messengers to Association: Bros W. L. Rushing, J. A. Farris, Alonzo Rickman and W. T. Gooch. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1935. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Aug 1933. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Oct 1935. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1935. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1935. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Jan 1936. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Apr 1936. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1936. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1936. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Aug 1936. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1936. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Association: Bros. W. L. Rushing, B. W. Williams, W. T. Gooch, Gilbert Lipford. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1936. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1936. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Jan 1937. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Apr 1937. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1937. Preaching by Elder G. C. Walker. No business. Elder G. C. Walker, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1937. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

July 25, 1937. Providence Church met and proceeded to form a Presbytery consisting of Elders J. W. Hardwick and G. C. Walker and deacons, P. J. Huggins, W. D. Hogan and B. W. Williams. Then selected Elder J. W. Hardwick as Moderator and B. W. Williams as Clerk. After Admonition to the Deacons of the church, the Presbytery brought forward Bro W. T. Gooch and after prayer by Elder G. C. Walker, the Presbytery laid their hands on Brother Gooch and set him apart as Deacon.

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1937. Preaching by Bro Otto Dillon and Elder J. T. Robinson. No business. Elder J. T. Robinson, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Sunday Sept 26, 1937. Preaching by Elder J. T. Robinson. Appointed delegates to Association: Bros W. L. Rushing, B. W. Williams, W. T. Gooch and O. D. Teague, alternate Elder J. T. Robinson, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1937. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Jan 1938. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Mar 1938 Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Apr 1938. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1938. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1938. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1938. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Aug 1938. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick and Bro
Thomason of Nashville. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1938. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Delegates appointed to Association: Bros B. W. Williams, W. T. Gooch, Mack Cunningham, J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1938. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Jan 1939. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Mar 1939. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1938. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1939. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. It was reported that Bro Sullivan Pinkston had been convicted and put in prison in the State of Arkansas for grand larceny and the church appointed Bros W. T. Gooch & Dr B. W. Williams to investigate and report at next conference .J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1938. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Committee reported they had been informed by the attorney and judge that Sullivan Pinkston was convicted of grand larceny and in state prison. Church withdrew fellowship from him. Appointed delegates to Union meeting: Bros B. W. Williams, W. T. Gooch & W. L. Rushing. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1939. Preaching by Elder J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Association: Will Emmons, Herbert Cunningham, Gilbert Lipford and W. L. Rushing. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1939. Preaching by Elder J. W. Hardwick. Called
Elder Hardwick as pastor for the next year. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1939. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Feb 1940. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1940. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1940. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1940. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Union meeting: Bros W. T. Gooch, B. W. Williams, Herbert Cunningham, Bury Rickman. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1940. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Association: Bros: W. T. Gooch, B. W. Williams, Gilbert Lipford, J. W. Hardwick. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1940. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Jan 1941. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1941. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1941. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Union meeting: Bros W. T. Gooch, Herbert Cunningham, Willie Emmons, Gilbert Lipford. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1941. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Association meeting at Little Hope Church in Tippah Co, Miss: Bros W. T. Gooch, Herbert Cunningham, W. T. Gooch, B. W. Williams. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Dec 1941. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Called Bro J. W. Hardwick as pastor for next year. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Jan 1942. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Mar 1942. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. No business. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May 1942. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed Bros W. T. Gooch and Hubert Cunningham to see Bro E. J. Farris about a report against him. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June 1942. Committee concerning Bro Alex Farris to investigate more and report at next conference. Elder J. D. Holder, Mod. B. W. Williams, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1942. Report of committee concerning Bro E. J. Farris: Bro Farris divorced his wife and married another woman. They reported he did not have a Bible excuse, therefore the church withdrew church fellowship from him. Delegates appointed to Union meeting at Bethel Church at Savannah on Aug 14-16. Sister Myrtle Deberry Wardlow called for a letter of dismissal. J. - Dillon, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1942. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Delegates appointed to Association: Bro W. l. Rushing, b. W. Williams, Herbert Cunningham and Gilbert Lipford. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

(Skipped from Sept 1942 to July 1944)

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1944. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed delegates to Union meeting to be held with us on the 4th Sunday in August: Bros. W. L. Rushing, W. T. Gooch, Gilbert Lipford and W. H. Emmons. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1944. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Appointed messengers to Association to convene with Concord Church on Friday before 2nd Sunday in Oct 1944: Bros W.L. Rushing, W. T. Gooch, Gilbert Lipford and W. H. Emmons. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Nov 1944. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Called Eld J. W. Hardwick as our pastor for another year. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

(Note: apparently the church was meeting regularly, but minutes were not written unless business occurred.)

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1945. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Messengers to Union meeting to convene with Concord Church in Aug 1945: Bros W. L. Rushing, W. T. Gooch, W. H. Emmons, Herbert Cunningham. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1945. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Messengers to Association to convene with Better Hope Church in Oct 1945: Bros B. W. Williams, W. T. Gooch, W. H. Emmons, B. Rickman. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1947. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Messengers to Union meeting to convene with Concord Church in Aug 1947: Bros W. L. Rushing, B. J. Rickman, W. H. Emmons, Herbert Cunningham. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

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Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1947. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Messengers to Association to convene with New Prospect Church in Oct 1945: H. L. Manual, Herbert Cunningham, W. H. Emmons, B. Rickman. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in July 1948. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Messengers to Union meeting: Bros W. L. Rushing, W. T. Gooch, W. H. Emmons, Herbert Cunningham. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Sept 1948. Preaching by Bro J. W. Hardwick. Messengers to Association: W. T. Gooch, Herbert Cunningham, W. H. Emmons, W.. L. Rushing. J. W. Hardwick, Mod. W. L. Rushing, CC

Providence church met on Saturday morning, August 20, 1960 to organize a presbytery for the purpose of ordaining deacons: Bro DeBerry, Bro Emmons, Bro Rickman. Bro C. D. Ernest clerk, Bro Cunningham, E. D. McCutcheon, moderator. Selecting Elder G. G. Walker offered ordination prayer and Elder Smith delivered the charge and return. The brethren fully ordained to the church as deacons. Participating: Elders W. C. Mook, E. D. McCutcheon, Harvy Smith, J. C. Larue, G. C. Walker, Roy Sharp, C. D. Ernest.

THOSE WHO HAVE DIED OR BEEN EXCLUDED
Letter Exclusion Death
Mr. J. W. Braddy X
Mr. J. R. Bradshaw X
Mr. J. L. Bradley X
Mr. J. F. Barnett X
Mr Calvern Davis X
Mr. S. B. Duncan X
Mrs. Pearl Emmons X
Mr. J. A. Farris X
Mr. E. J. Farris X
Mr. Zeb Farris X
Mr. J. W. Flemming X
Mr. Wylie T. Gooch X
Mrs. Gilbert Lipford X
Mr. J. W. Leeth X
Mr. W. A. Malone X
Mr. Clarence Marlar X X
Sullivan Pinkston X
Mr. D. W. Reed X
Mr. Alonzo Rickman X
Mrs. Alonzo Rickman X
Mrs. Quay Rushing Ralston X
Mr. Levi South X

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Mrs. Mamie South X
Mr. Robert Tate X
Mr. W. J. Tice X
Mrs. Mae Simpkins X
Mr. C. A. Wellford X
Mr. J. W. Wellford X
Mr. J. A. J. Wane X
Mr. W. A. Wyatt X
Mrs. Ella Rushing X
Mrs. Maudie Williams X

(Later) Members Received Received Decreased by:
Mittie Gooch Atkins Sept 26, 1943 Death Aug 1965
J. Y. Bolding Sept 26, 1943
Mrs. Mattie Bolding June 11, 1950
Mrs. Mae (Rushing) Brand Exclusion July 10, 1955
Mary Elizabeth Berry Sept 17, 1954
Kathleen Boatman June 17, 1984
Herbert Cunningham Death
Mrs. Herbert Cunningham
Mac Cunningham Death
Elizabeth Curtis Letter
Martha (Gooch) Dicus Sept 23, 1943
A. W. Derryberry, Jr Feb 14, 1954
W. P. Dalton Death
Mrs. O. M. Dicus Sept 12, 1954 Death
Mrs. Giffie Durbin Sept 17, 1927
Diann Dicus Sept 18, 1966
Julia Davis July 6, 1975
Mrs. Mary E. DeBerry Dec 4, 1977
Larry DeBerry Dec 4, 1977
Mrs. Glenda S. DeBerry Dec 4, 1977
Amanda L. DeBerry Dec 21, 1986
Cecil Earnest Letter Aug 17, 1958
Mr. Will Emmons Death
Mrs. Daisie Emmons Death
Ethel Farris Death Jan 21, 1959
Rady Farris Sept 19, 1965 Death
Wylie T. Gooch Death Aug 31, 1951
Mrs. Dera (Latta) Gooch Death Sept 4, 1965
Gilbert Lipford
Mrs. Gladys Lipford Death
Mrs. William O Lewis Mar 19, 1972 Letter
Mr. William O. Lewis Mar 19, 1972 Letter

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Hubert Manuel Death
Paul Marlar
Mrs. Inez Marlar
Mrs. Maggie Pinkson Death
Mrs. Lucille Parvin Mar 19, 1972
Louis Rushing Death
Ella (Manuel) Rushing Nov 24, 1953
Quay (Rushing) Ralston Jan 31, 1937 Letter 1950
Burg Rickman Death
Mrs. Bonnie Rickman Death Nov 1, 1963
Mrs. M. E. Rickman Letter
Alonzo Rickman Excluded
Mrs. Alonzo Rickman Excluded

Mr. Henry Riddle July 21, 1957
Mrs. Henry Riddle July 21, 1957
Quincy Rushing Letter Dec 7, 1986
Marie Rushing Letter Dec 7, 1986
Inez Rickman Letter Dec 7, 1986
Zilphia (Gooch) Sandstrum Sept 26, 1943
Victoria (Gooch) Stewart Sept 26, 1943
Mamie South Letter
Ruth Sizemore July 20, 1975 Letter
C. D. Teague
B. W. Williams Death
Maudie (Farris) Williams Death May 25, 1954
Anna Walker Death
Ella Wilson Death
Ella Yarbor Excluded

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