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This file was contributed and copyrighted by: Steve Etheridge and Jeanette Nabors ================================================================================= October 1999 PART 2 SEE PART 1 at http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/covington/church/goodhope1.txt SEE PART 3 at http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/covington/church/goodhope3.txt Got permission to send you the Goodhope church records from my cousin, Jeanette Nabors. She and I copied and transcribed the records together. The original records are store in the First National Bank of Dozier in Dozier, Alabama. Jeanette and I both have paper copies also. We also gave a copy to Agnes Raley, the church Secretary who graciously accompanied us to the bank to see the records. I've attached the church records in .txt format. I also have in Word Perfect if you would prefer in that format. Hope you don't have any problems with them. If you do just let me know and we'll see if we can fix them. Just to let you know Daniel Dozier is mine and Jeanette's g,g,g,grandfather. The town of Dozier (where I grew up) is named for him. Lois Danley and I will probably begin transcribing the 1850 Covington Co. agricultural census soon. As soon as we finish we will send to you for posting to the Genweb site. May take a while though. Take care. Steve Etheridge Records of the Goodhope Primitive Baptist Church County Highway 63 Covington County, Alabama (located in section no. 1, township 6 north, range 16 East) We have transcribed these papers to the best of our abilities to read and make out each one. Some of the copies were not good. So we have done the best we can. Each entry is as close to the way it was written as possible. We tried not to change even the misspelled words or add or subtract punctuation. Some portions of pages were missing and some words undecipherable. In such cases we have left question marks or (unreadable word) instead. There are supposedly earlier records for the church, as well as, a personal journal kept by Daniel Dozier. As of this date we have not been able to locate them. They were not being kept with these records. If anyone has an idea where these records might be, we would appreciate your letting us know by contacting us directly or through a post on "Tracking Your Roots." Jeanette Nabors and Steve Etheridge October 18, 1998 No. 513 January 8, 1876 1st The Baptise church of christ of Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order after devine Service went into donferance and invited visiting Brethern of our faith and order to Seats with us 2nd Offered opportunity for the admission of members (none) 3rd The church took up her condition being withour acknowledgement went into the choice of a clerk which resulted in the choice of Bro. J.D. Hudson 4th Sister Sarah Gay called for a letter of dismission which was granted Resolved that all the members come prepared at our next meeting to finish paying for the building of the meeting house .D. Dozier Modr .S. Long Clerk Protem No. 514 Feby 12, 1876 The Baptis Church of Christ at Good Hope of the Primitive faith and order Met and after devine Service went into conference 1st Invited visiting Brethering to Seats with us 2nd Offered opportunity for the admission of members but received none 3rd Called for refferences when on motion of the Church the matter of Settling for the Building of the church house was taken up and disposed by pay $4.95 4th Called for Business of order none 5th called for Miscellaneous business when on motion of the church one dollar was paid out of the treasure to the Clerk to buy paper and ink for church purposes Done by order of the church while in conference Daniel Dozier Modr J.D. Hudson [C.C.] No. 515 March 11 1876 The Baptis church of christ at Goodhope met and after Divine Service went into conference and invited visiting Brethern of our faith and order to Seats with us 1 Offered opportunity for the reception members received none 2 called for refferences none 3 For business of order when on motion of Bro. M. Wells the church went into the choice of a Pastor for the present year which resulted in the choise of Bro. .D. Dozier unaminously 4 Miscellaneous Business when Bro. .M. Wells brought forwart the deed to the lands of Goodhope church on motion of Bro. Dozier further consideration was refferd to our next conference Suggested by the Clerk that Bro. .D. Rogers repare the pools and report the Same at our next conference No. 516 April 8 1876 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after divine Sercie went into conference 1 invited visiting Brethern of our faith and order to Seats with us 2 offered opportunity for members to attach themselves to the church none 3 Called for reffernces when the case of the deed to the Lands of Goodhope was taken up and postponed indefinitly and then on motion of Bro. .M. Wells the repairing of the pool was take up (By Brother Roggers) and disposed of by paying .75 cents. to Bro. Roggers out of the the treasure done by order of the church while in conference .D. Dozier Modr J.D. Hudson [C.C.] No. 517 June 10 1876 The Baptis church of christ at Good Hope of the Primitive faith and order met and after divine Service went into conference 1 Invited visiting Brothern of our faith and order to Seats with us 2 offered opportunity for the reception of members none .no references 3 Business of order. On motion of Bro. J.M. Nall the church went into the choice of delegates to the district meeting which resulted in the choice of Eld Dozier .S. Long J.D. Hudson & Bro. D. Wiggins & M. Wells his alternate & that the Clerk prepare a letter for inspection at the next conference done by order of the church while in conference .D. Dozier Modr J.D. Hudson (C.C.) No. 518 July 8 1875 Church of Christ at Goodhope met & after divine Service went into conference 1st Invited visiting Brethern of our faith and order to Seats with us 2nd offered opportunity for the admission of members received none 3rd Call for reffernces where upon the Letter the Clerk was ordered to write failed to come up and if it still fails to come Bro. .D. Dozier is appointed to write one and carry it to the district meeting. also if there be no Petition for the district that we Petition for it .D. Dozier Modr .S. Long (c.c. Protem) No. 519 August 12 1876 The Baptise Church of Christ of the Primitive faith and order met and after divine Service went into conference 1 Invited visiting Brethern of our faith and order to Seats with us 2 offered opportunity for admission of members received none 3 called for refferences none 4 Miscellaneous when on motion of Bro. J.M. Nall the church went into the choice of delegates to represent us in the association which resulted in the choice of Elders .D. Dozier J.D. Hudson & S. Long alternate and the clerk prepare a letter for inspection at our next conference and we agreed to Send up for minutes $2.50 done by order of the church while in conference .D. Dozier Modr J.D. Hudson (C.C.) No. 520 is missing No. 521 Sept 1876 The Baptis Church of christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after divine Service went into conference 1 Invited visiting Brethern of our faith and order to Seats with us 2 offered opportunity for the admission of members none 3 Reffernces none 4 business of order when on motion the church went into choice of delegates to represent us in the association which resulted in the choice of Elder .D. Dozier .S. Long J.D. Hudson also that the Clerk prepare a letter for inspection for the next conference contributing 4 dollars for association purposes Done by order of the church while in conference .D. Dozier J.D. Hudson (C.C.) *when the Letter to the association was presented read and adopted No. 522 Nov. 11 1876 The Baptise church of christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after divine Service went into conference 1 Invited visisting Brethern of our faith and order to seats with us 2 offered opportunity for the admission of numbers received to Baptism by experience Sister E. Wiggins 3 Called for refferneces none 4 Called for business of order none Done by order of the church while in conference Daniel Dozier Modr J.D. Hudson [D.D.] No. 523 Dec 9 1876 We the Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope met and after divine Service went into conference 1 Invited visiting Brethern to Seats with us 2 Offered opportunity for the reception of members and received L.S. Wiggins to Baptism by experience 3 Business of order on motion of the church Bro. H. Parrish be appointed clerk Protem Done by order of the church while in conference D. Dozier Modr H. Parrish C.C. (P.T.) No. 524 Jany 13 1877 We the Baptise church of Christ at Goodhope met and after devine Service went into conference 1 Invited visiting Brethen to Seats with us 2 offered opportunity for the reception of members none 3 no refferences Done by order of the church while in conference D. Dozier Modr H. Parrish C.C. (P.T.) No. 525 Feb 10 1877 We the Baptise Church of Christ at Goodhope met and after divine Service went into Conference 1 Invited visiting Brethern to Seats with us 2 offered opportunity for the reception of members none 3 No refferences Done by order of the Church while in Conference D. Dozier Modr H. Parrish C.C. (P.T.) Entry No. 526 March 10, 1877 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference . 1. invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. 2. offered opportunity for the admission of members. None. 3. Business of order. when on motion of Bro. M. Wells the church went into the choice of a pastor for the present year and Elder Daniel Dozier was unanimously chosen and agreed to serve. Done and signed by order of the church while in conference. Daniel Dozier , Modr. Jno D. Hudson (C.C.) Entry No. 527 April 7, 1877 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference. 1. Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. None 3. No other business Done by order of the Church while in conference. D. Dozier, Modr. J. D. Hudson (C.C.) Entry 528 is missing Entry 529 Oct. 12, 1877 No Conference Entry 530 Nov. 11, 1877 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after divine Service went into Conference and invited visiting Brethren to seats with of our faith and order 1. Offered opportunity for persons to attach themselves to the church (none) 2. Called for references (none) 3. Business of order (none) Done and signed while in conference S. Long Modr. Pro. J. D. Hudson C.C. Entry 531 Dec. 8, 1877 The Baptist Church of Christ of the Primitive faith and order met and after divine service went into conference and invited visiting Brethren of our faith and order to Seats with us and offered opportunity for the admission of members, Received none No references and Business of order Miscellaneous matters was taken up when Bro John Linzy called for and received a letter of dismission. Done and signed by order of the Church while in Conference. Daniel Dozier, Modr. J. D. Hudson C.C. Entry 532 Jany. 12. 1878 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after divine Service went into conference. Invited visiting Brethren of the Same faith and order to Seats with us and offered opportunity for the admission of members. No references nor business of order. Miscellaneous business was taken up. When Bro Parrish called for letters of dismission for himself and wife which was granted. Done and signed by order of the church while in conference. Daniel Dozier, Modr. J.D.Hudson C.C. Entry 533 Feb. 9, 1878 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after divine Service went into conference and invited visiting brethren of the same faith and order to seats with us. Then offered the opportunity for the admission of members. Received none. No references nor business of order nor miscellaneous matters. Done by order of the Church while in Conference. Daniel Dozier, Modr. J. D. Hudson C.C. Entry 534 The Baptist church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after divine Service went into conference and invited visiting brethren of the same faith and order to seats with us. Then offered the opportunity for the admission of members. Recd. none. Called for references. None. Business of order was taken up. Then on motion of Brother J. M. Nall the church went into the choice of a Pastor for the present year. When Bro Daniel Dozier was unanimously Elected as Pastor. Bro M. Wells was appointed to notify Bro. Dozier of the action of the church. No other business, Conference adjourned. Done and signed while in conference. March the 9th. 1878 S. Long, Modr. J.D. Hudson C.C. Entry No. 535 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and went into conference and invited visiting brethren of our faith and order to seats with us. Offered opportunity for the admission of members and received by letter Sister Sarah (?)Gay. No references nor business of order. Miscellaneous business was taken up when a letter from Rockey Creek was presented to the church for consideration. the church after due deliberation moved that Bro. J. D. Hudson write an advisory letter and on majority Elder Daniel Dozier be appointed to his assistance and Elder S. Long and J. D. Hudson Bro. Wm Wells and C. McKinzey agreed to bear the letter to Rockey Creek. Done in conference April 14, 1878 Daniel Dozier, Modr. J. D. Hudson C.C. Entry No. 536 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after a divine Service went into conference and invited Brethren of our faith and order to S eat with us 2. Then offered opportunity for the reception of members. None 3. Called for references (none) 4. Business of order. None 5. Miscellanous business. On motion it was resolved that the clerk bring the church record for inspection on Saturday before the 2 Sunday in July, 1878. The committee appointed to visit Rockey Creek Church made their report which was received and committee discharged. Done while in conference May 11, 1878 Daniel Dozier, Modr. J.D. Hudson, CC Entry No. 537 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after devine Service went into conference inviting visiting Brethren to Seats with us. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received none. Then called for references. On motion the business of the church was taken up and the church went into the choice of delegates to the district meeting to wit Eldrs Daniel Dozier S. Long Bro. M. Wells and Elder J.D. Hudson and Bro Daniel Rogers his alternate and the clerk prepare a letter to the district meeting for inspection at the next conference. Called for miscellaneous business. When Sister Abigail Blackmon called for a letter of dismission which was granted. Done and signed by order of the church while in conference. June 8, 1878 church communed Sunday 9th Daniel Dozier, Modr. S. Long, C.C July 13, 1878 Entry No. 538 The Baptist Church at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into Conference and invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us 1. Then offered opportunity for the admission of members. 2. called for references when the letter to the district meeting was presented read and received. Also the church record was read from June 1877 to June 1878 and adopted. 3. Called for business of order when on motion of the church the Moderator appointed a committee of three to set apart a day to meet and commence preparations for association accommodations. Bro. M. Wells Daniel Rogers and J.M. Nall committee and J.M. Nall Superintend the sawing a bill of lumber for the church. 4. Called for miscellaneous business when Bro. D. Dozier called for a letter of dismission for Sister Lucy Bowels, granted. Done and signed by order of the church while in conference July 13, 1878 Daniel Dozier, Modr. J.D. Hudson C.C. The Church records read and adopted up to June 1878 August 10, 1878 Entry No. 539 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Service went into conference and invited visiting brethren to Seats with us. 1. Offered opportunity for the reception of members. 2. Called for references. None 3. Called for business of order. On motion of the church the Moderator was authorized to appoint delegated to the association. He appointed as follows: Eld Daniel Dozier S. Long and the clerk prepare a letter top the Association for inspection at our next meeting. And it was resolved that we send up $3.00 for Association purposes and that the church come prepared to make up the same on our next meeting. Also $10.00 to pay for the lumber to make (?) Seats at the arbor. No miscellaneous matter Conference adjourned until the second Saturday in Sept. August 10, 1878 J.D. Hudson Modr. C. D. Taylor C.C. Protem Sept. 7, 1878 Entry No. 540 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Service went into conference and invited visiting brethren of our faith and order to Seats with us Then offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received none Called for references. When the letter to the Association was called for and read Resolved, that the letter be transcribed and amended to read as follows (delegates to the Association Elders Daniel Dozier and J. D. Hudson. S. Long Alternate) by the moderator. Done by order of the church while in conference. Daniel Dozier, Modr S. Long C.C. Pro Tem Oct. 2, 1878 Entry 541 No conference in consequence of the Association Convening with us. Clerk Nov. 18, 1878 Entry No. 542 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after devine Service went into Conference and invited visiting Brethren to Seat with us. then offered opportunity for the admission of members. 1. Called for references. None 2. Called for business of order when on motion the church went into the choice of a pastor (to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Elder Daniel Dozier former pastor) until March 1879 Which resulted in the unanimous choice of Elder S. Long. Bro. Long then agreed to serve to the best of his ability. No other business adjourned. S. Long Modr. J. D. Hudson (C.C.) Dec. 7, 1878 Entry No. 543 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope met and after devine Service went into conference and invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. Then offered the opportunity for the admission of members. 1. No business the conference adjourned. Solomon Long, Modr. C. D. Taylor (C.C.) Pro Tem. Church Records for 1879 Entry No. 544 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Service went into conference and invited visiting brethren of our faith and order to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the reception of members. Received, none. Called for references, none. There being no other business the conference adjourned. Jan. 16, 1879 Solomon Long, Modr. J.D. Hudson, Clerk Entry No. 545 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after devine Service went into conference, invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the admission of members, none. No other business the conference adjourned. Feb.8, 1879 Solomon Long, Modr. J. M. Nall C.C. Pro Tem Entry No. 546 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after Devine service went into conference and invited visiting Brethren of our faith and order to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for persons to attach themselves to the church. Received none. Called for business of order. When on motion of the church they went into the choice of a pastor for the ensuing year which resulted in Elder S. Long unanimously and he agreed to serve. No other business. The conference adjourned. March 8, 1879 Eld. S. Long, Modr J. D. Hudson (C.C.) Entry 547 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference and invited visiting brethren of our faith and order To Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the reception of members and none received. Called for references, none. Business of order, none. Miscellaneous business. When Bro M. Wells called for a letter of dismission for Bro Wm Wells and on motion it was granted. No other business. Conference adjourned. April 12, 1879 S. Long, Modr J. D. Hudson (cc) Entry No 548. the Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine service went into conference and invited visiting brethren to Seats with us. 1. Then offered opportunity for the reception of members. Received Sister Nancy Hudson by letter. 2. Called for references, none. 3. Called for business of order, none. 4. Called for miscellaneous business. When on motion of Brother M. Wells, we turned over to Elder J. D. Hudson, C.C. one dollar to buy paper and writing material without of the treasurer. Done while in conference. May 10, 1879 S. Long, Modr. J. D. Hudson, C. C. Entry No. 549 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after devine service went into conference and invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. Then opened the door of the church for the reception of members, None. Called for references, none. Called for business of order. When the church went into the choice of delegates to represent in the District Meeting and made choice of Elder S. Long, J. D. Hudson and Brother M. Wells. Charley Mackenzie and Daniel Rogers alternate. Then resolved to commune tomorrow, and the clerk be instructed to prepare a letter to the District Meeting by the next conference for inspection. Done in conference. June 7, 1870 Eld. S. Long J. M. Nall cc pro tem Entry No. 550 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after devine service went into conference and invited visiting brethren of our faith and order to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the reception of members and received Susannah Wiggens to Baptism and she was Baptized Sunday the following day. Called for references. When the letter to the District Meeting was presented, read and received. Called for Business of order, none. Called for miscellaneous business, none. The conference adjourned. July 12, 1878 S. Long, Modr. J. M. Nall C.C. Pro Tem Entry No. 551 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine service went into conference and invited visiting brethren of our faith and order to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the reception of members, received none. 1. Called for references, when the church record was called for and presented and read from July 1878 to July 1879 and adopted. Called for business of order, when on motion of J. M. Nall the church went into the choice of delegates to the association. Also the clerk prepare a letter for inspection at our next conference. Also that the Brethren make up $3.00 for minister Elder S. Long, J. D. Hudson were chosen as Delegates and Bro M. Wells alternate. On motion the conference adjourned. August 9, 1879 S. Long, Modr. J. D. Hudson C. C. Entry No. 552 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met an after divine Service went into conference and invited visiting brethren to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the reception of members and received Bro Samuel Wright by letter. Called for references when the letter to the association was presented, read and received and $3.50 paid over to the treasurer for association purposes. No other business. Conference adjourned. Sept the 12th, 1879 Solomon Long, Modr. J.D. Hudson C.C. Entry No 553 The Baptist Church of Christ at GoodHope of the Primitive faith and order met and after devine Service went into conference and invited visiting Brethren of our faith and order to Seats with us. Then offered the opportunity for the admission of members but received none. Called for references, none. Called for business of order, none. There being no other business claiming the attention of the conference adjourned. Oct 11, 1879 S. Long, Modr. J.M. Nall C.C. Pro Tem Entry No. 554 The Baptist Church of Christ of the primitive faith and order met and after divine service went into conference and invited visiting Brethren of our faith and (order) to Seats with us. 1. Then offered opportunity for the admission of members and received Bro. G. F. Hudson by experience to baptism. 2. Call for references, none 3. Call for business of order, none. 4. No miscellaneous business. Conference adjourned November 8, 1879 Elder S. Long, Modr. J.D. Hudson (C.C.) P.S. At the water Sunday Nov. 9, 1879 Sister Amy Dozier was received by experience & was Baptized. Also Bro G. F. Hudson was baptized. J. D. Hudson clerk Entry No. 555 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference and invited visiting Brethren of our faith and order to Seats w/ us. Then offered opportunity for the reception of members, none. 1. Called for references, none 2. Called for business of order, none. 3. Called for miscellaneous business, none. No business the conference adjourned. Signed by order of the church while in conference Dec. 10, 1879 Elder S. Long, Modr. J. D. Hudson (C.C.) Church Records for 1880 Entry No. 556 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference and invited our visiting brethren of our faith and order to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the reception of member, received none. 1. Called for conference, none. 2. Called for business of order, none. 3. Called for miscellaneous business Done and signed by order of the church while in conference. Jan. 19, 1880 Elder S. Long Modr. J. D. Hudson, C.C. Entry No. 557 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive Faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference and invited our visiting Brethren of our faith and order to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the reception of members and received Sister R. J. Wright by experience to baptism. 1. Called for conference, None 2. Called for business of order, none 3. Called for miscellaneous business. when on motion Friday before the Second Sabbath in March the church agreed to meet and clean out and scour the house and clean up the grave yard and the friends were all invited. Done by order of the church while in conference. Feby. 7, 1880 Elder S. Long, modr. J.D. Hudson (C.C.) Entry No. 558 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after devine Service went into conference and invited visiting Brethren of our faith and order to Seats with us. 1. Then offered the opportunity for the reception of members and received John Taylor by experience to Baptism 2. Called for references, none 3. Called for business of order. When on motion of J. M. Nall the church went into the choice of a pastor for the present year. When Bro. S. Long was unanimously called and agreed to serve. Further by motion the church made up $4.00 to the treasure and authorized Bro. M. Wells to buy a bucket for the use of the church. 4. Called for miscellaneous business When Bro. David Wiggens called for a letter of dismission which was granted. Done by order of the church while in conference. March 13, 1880 Elder S. Long, Modr. John D. Hudson cc Entry No. 559 The Baptist church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine services went into conference and invited visiting Brethren of our faith and to Seats with us. 1. Then offered opportunity for the reception of members and received Elizabeth Hudson by experience to Baptism. 2. Called for references, none 3. Called for business of order and there being no business conference adjourned April 10, 1880 Solomon Long, Modr. J. D. Hudson (c.c.) Entry No 560 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference and after inviting visiting Brethren to Seats with us. Then opened the door of the church for the reception of members but received none. 1. Called for references, none 2. Called for business of order. When the treasurer reported one dollar spent for wine. No other business the conference closed . May 7th, 1880 Eld S. Long Moderator J. D. Hudson (c.c.) Entry No. 561 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference and invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. Them offered the opportunity for the reception of members. Received none. 1. Called for references, None. 2. Called for business of order, when on motion it was agreed to go into the choice of delegates to represent us in the District Meeting. Eld S. Long, J. D. Hudson & Brethren G. H Hudson, S. J. Wright and M. Wells and J. M. Nall their alternates and the clerk be instructed to prepare a letter to the District Meeting for inspection at our next conference. On motion the church declared herself in order for communion and that the church commune and wash Sabbath the 10th June, 1880. No other business conference adjourned. S. Long Modr. June 10, 1880 J. D. Hudson c.c. Entry No 562 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference and invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received none. 1. Called for references when on motion the letter to the district meeting was called for, read and received. 2. Called for business of order and there being none the conference adjourned. July 10, 1880 Elder S. Long, Modr. J. D. Hudson (C.C.) P.S. Elders Stanley and Helms were presented Also Brother Dauphin. Hope the Lord will help their labors. Entry No 563 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference and invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the admission of members and received Sister Elendor Culbert by experience to baptism. Called for references. When the church record was presented for reading and commenting but it was postponed until called for. Called for business of order. When on motion of J. D. Nall the church went into the choice of delegates to the association. When the church made the choice of Elders S. Long , J. D. Hudson and Bro G. H. Hudson, alternate also the clerk prepare a letter for inspection at our next conference and that we send up $3.50 for minutes. There being no other business the conference adjourned. August 7, 1880 Eldr. S. Long, Modr. J. D. Hudson (c.c.) Entry No. 564 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference and invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the admission of members. 2. Called for references when the letter it the association was called for and read and received. 3. Called for business of order, none. 4. Called for miscellaneous business. when the church went into the choice of a Deacon and made unanimous choice of J. M. Nall and on motion it was agreed to postpone this (his ordination) until Saturday before the Second Sunday in November and that the clerk notify Elders R. S. Hughes and M. L. Dauphin that the church solicit them to act as a presbyter for said ordination. No other business conference closed. Sept 9, 1880 Elder S. Long J. D. Hudson (c.c.) Entry No 565 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference and invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. 1. Then offered opportunity for the admission of members but received none. 2. Called for references, none. 3. Called for business of order, none. 4. Called for miscellaneous business, none. No business the conference adjourned, Oct. 9, 1880 Elder S. Long, Modr ]J. M. Nall (c.c.) Entry No 566 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference and invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. 1. Then offered opportunity for the admission of members, none. 2. Called for references. when the ordination of Brother J. M. Nall was taken up and transferred to the close of the conference. 3. Called for the business of order, none 4. Called for miscellaneous business and on motion the church unanimosly made choice of Brother G. F. Hudson as Deacon. Then the fellowship moved Elders formed themselves into a presbyter. to Wit, B. A. Walker, R. S. Hughes and M.L. Dauphines and the presbyter then appointed M. Wells mouth for the church and after asking such questions as was necessary. the church then set before the presbyter Bro. J. M. Nall and G. F. Hudson. Praying their ordination to the office of deacon. Upon appointing Elder B. A. Walker Spokesman, the presbyter proceeded to examine the candidates and upon finding them orthodox and orderly and according to the Scriptures prophesying the qualifications of a Deacon they prayed and laid their hands on them when Elder B. A. Walker gave them a charge concerning their duties as a Deacon in the house of God. There being no other business the conference closed. Nov. 18, 1880 Elder B. A. Walker, Modr. J. D. Hudson (C.C.) Entry No. 567 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference and invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the admission of members. None. 1. Called for references, None. 2. Called for business of order, none there being no business the conference closed. Dec. 11, 1880 Eld S. Long, Modr. J. D. Hudson (c.c.) Sunday December 12. The Church held a called conference for the purpose of granting letters of dismission to Bro Lenard Wiggins who would moved away before our next conference. Letter was granted in in full fellowship by order of the Conference Eld S Long Modr J.D. Hudson (c.c.) Entry No. 568 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference and invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the admission of members. None. Called for references, None. Called for business of order, None. There being no business the conference adjourned. January 8, 1881 Elder S. Long, Modr. J. D. Hudson (c.c.) Entry No. 569 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference and invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received none. Called for references. None Called for business of order. None. there being no other business the conference adjourned. Feb. 12, 1881 JM Nall Clerk, pro. Elder S Long modr Entry No. 570 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after devine Services went into conference and invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. Then offered opportunity for the admission of members. None Called for references. None Called for business of order. When church went into the choice of a pastor to serve them the present year. It resulted in the choice of Elder S. Long unanimously. when he agreed to serve the church for the ensuing year. Called for miscellaneous business. When Bro Elder J. D. Hudson called for a letter of dismission for himself and wife Sister Mary Ana Hudson which was granted in full fellowship. Done by order of the church while in conference. March 12, 1881 Elder S. Long G. F. Hudson Clerk Protem On motion of the church Bro S. T. Wright was appointed to write said letters. No 571 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine \Service went into conference and Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received none. 3. Called for References. None. Called for business of order. When the church seeing their condition being without a Clerk they went into the choice of a clerk which resulted in the choice of Brother G. F. Hudson. On motion of the church resolved that the clerk be authorized to hunt out the resolve of the church and insert them on a page to their selves for the convenience of the clerk and church. Done by order of the church while in conference. April the 9, 1881 Eld. S. Long Modr. G.F. Hudson (c.c.) No 572 May 7, 1881 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference 1. Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. Recd none. 3. Called for References. When the church records was presented for reading on motion Bo M. Wells the reading of the records was referred to the close of the conference. 4. Called for business of order. On motion of Bro. M. Wells the church resolved to make up some money for the clerk to buy writing materials with. the church made up $2.15 two dollars fifteen cents. 5. Seats then called for miscellaneous business. On motion of Bo M. Wells the church resolved to scour the meeting house and clean up the yard and graveyard on Friday before the next meeting in June. The vicinity is invited to help. The church record was read from August the 7, 1880 up to May the 7, 1881. Read and adopted. there being no other business the conference adjourned. Done by the order of the church while in conference. signed by Modr. and G.F. Hudson (CC) S. Long Modr The church records were read up to May the 7, 1881 No. 573 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference 1. Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received none. 3. Called for References. None. Called for business of order. On motion of Bro J. M. Nall the church went into the choice of Delegates to represent us in the District Meeting. Which resulted in the choice of Elder S. Long, Brethren J. M. Nall & M. Wells and G.F. Hudson Daniel Rogers alternates. Also the clerk prepare a letter to the District for inspection at our next conference. Also resolves to commune tomorrow if the Lord wills. There being no other business the conference adjourned. Done while in conference by order of the church. Signed by moderator and clerk this June 11th, 1881 G.F. Hudson (cc) Eldr. S. Long, Modr. No 574 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference 1. 1. Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received none. 3. Called for References. When the letter to the district meeting was presented read and received the petition for the association to stricken(SP) out and the church a----ouise the delegates to petition for the association if they aint know petition for the association. 4. Called for business of order. None. there being know other business the conference adjourned July the 9th, 1881 G.F. Hudson (C.C.) Elder S. Long Modr. Nos. 575 through 577 are missing No. 578 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference 1. 1. Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received Bro James W. Taylor and Sister Sirrennia Taylor by Experience to Baptism 3. Called for References. None. 4. Called for business of order. On motion J. M. Nall called for the reading of the letter which the church agreed to send to Sister Price in Texas. Which was received the candidates prefer being baptized tomorrow morning at 9 oÆclock. They were both Baptized by Bro Long. Done in conference. Nov. the 12, 1881 Elder S. Long Modr. G.F. Hudson CC No 579 We the Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference 1. Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received none. 3. Called for References. None. 4. Called for business of order. When the clerk tendered his resignation as clerk of your body and request to be released on motion of the church. The clerk was released on motion of the church. they (????) there minds and revise if necessary and be (?????) tell to (????) (????) at two oÆclock. There being no other business the conference adjourned. December the 10, 1881 S. Long Modr. G. F. Hudson (C.C.) No. 580 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received none. 3. Called for References. None. 4. Called for business of order. On Motion that the received called for (????) letter of Brother B. Price and Sister S. Price (????) for the satisfaction of the church which was done and the letter matter settled. Done by order of the church while in conference. No other business. conference adjourned for the present. Feb. the 11, 1882 Elder S. Long Modr S. T. Wright (C.C.) No. 581 we the Baptis Church of Christ at goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after Devine servises went into conference 1. invited visiting Brethern to seats with us 2. Offerd the opportunity for the Reception of members received none 3. Called for Refferences none 4. Called for Business of order on Motion that the received Called for joint Letter of B. price and sister .S. Price (unreadable word) for the satisfaction of the church which was Done and the Letter matter Settle Done By order of the Church while in conference No other Business conference adjorned for the present. Feb. the 11 1882 Elder .S. Long Modr S.T. Wright (c.c.) No 582 We The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received None. 3. Called for References. None. 4. Called for business of order. On motion of the church went into the choice of a pastor to serve them the present year when it resulted in the choice of Brother Elder S. Long. He agreed to serve the church for the ensuing year. Done by order of the church while in conference. Adjourned for the present. April the 8, 1882 Elder S. Long Modr. S. T. Wright (C.C.) No. 583 we the Babtis Church of Christ at goodhope of the Primitive faith and order met and after Devine Servises by Brethern S Long folowed By J.J. Hutson went into conference 1. invited visiting Brethern and sisters to seats with us 2. offered the opirtunity for reception of mems received none 3. Call for refferences none 4. Call for Business of order none No Business (unreadable word) the attention of the Body Conference adjorned for the present April the .8. 1882 Elder .S. Long modr S.T. Wright (c.c.) April the .23. 1882 Names of Male Members Belonging to goodhope Church the Letter .B. Denotes Baptism, .L. by Letter, .V. voucher Solomon Long April the .01. 1831 by L M. Wells Sept 1849, Died Sept. the .13., 1895 by B B. Price Nov. .8., 1851 Excluded January .13., 1885 by B J.M. Nall Nov. 1859 by B J.D. godwin August .11. 1866 by B C.D. Taylor April .7. 1836, Died July the .3. 1885 by B A. Williamson August .7. 1875, Exdluded March .10. 1883, Restored Sept. 13. 1884 D. Robers Sept. .13. 1874 by B l. Mchinzy May .12. 1877, dismissed by Letter Feb. .10. 1885 by L M. Daniel .Colord. Sept. .10. 1870 by B Samuel T. Wright Sept. .12. 1879 by L J.F. Hudson Nov. .8. 1879 by B J. Taylor March .13. 1880 by B, died October .4. 1885 J.B. Thomson August .13. 1881 by B, Dismissed by Letter may .10. 1884 S.D. Wiggins August .14. 1881 by L J.W. Taylor Nov. .13. 1881 by B Levi L. Wells May .13. 1833 William Daniel Colored June .9. 1883 by Confession, died October the .21. 1884 John L. Nall August .11. 1883 by B Thomas Wall August .11. by B, Dismissed by Letter 13 1883 Stephen Carner August .12. 1883 John D. Hanley Sept. .8. 1883 by B David Jurdin Sept. .8. 1883 by B Mancill Daniel Colored Sept. .8. 1883 by B John Dauphin Sept. . 9. 1883 by B James R. Blakney July .12. 1884 by B E.T. Dozier October .11. 1884 by B John T. Wright December the .13. 1884 Sammey Bedgood March the .9. 1885 John Ownes May the .9. 1885 Lemi Smith may .9. 1885 by B Chester W. Bozeman June .13. 1885 by B J.L. Williams June the .13. 1885 by B April the .23. 1882 Names of female Member Belonging to goodhope Church the Lettr .B. Denotes Baptism, .L. by Letter, .V. by voucher Susanner Long April the .9. 1831 by L Rebecca Hanley nov. .7. 1857 by B S. Bozeman by B Jane Nall nove. .18. 1859 by B, died November the .29. 1884 Adline Bozeman June .10. 1864 by B E. Henderson by B P. Davis March .7. 1868 by B Caline Rogers Sept. .13. 1874 by B N. Mckinzy may .12. 1899 by L, Dismist by Letter Feb. .10. 1883 Sarah Martin move. 1859 by B S. Gay April 14 1878 by L Nancy Hudson may .10. 1870 by L Susanner Wiggins July .12. 1879 by B A. Dozier feb. .7. 1880 by B Rebecca J. Wright February .10. 1880 by B Elizabeth Hudson April .10. 1880 by B E. Culberth August .7. 1880 by B E. Cook Nov. .7. 1857 by B NE. Wells August .13. 1881 by B M.F. Lord Sept. .10. 1881 M.C. Campbell Sept. .10. 1881 by B S. Taylor Nov. .10. 1881 by B Lizie A. Wells may .12. 1883 by B Betsy Burnett colored August .12. 1883 by B Loveley Dozier colored August .12. 1883 by B Martha Hanley Sept. .8. 1883 by B Margrett F. jurden Sept. .8. 1893 by B Lenpid Wall Sept. .8. 1883 by B Sarah Toles Nancy C. Wells Nov. .10. 1883 by L Aug Nckinzy may .10. 1884 by L F.A.E. Nall October .11. 1884 by B S.E. Hierring October .11. 1884 by B No. 584 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received none. 3. Called for References. The church record was presented for reading it was read and received 4. Called for business of order. None No other business conference adjourned for the present. May the 13, 1882 Eld. S. Long S. T. Wright (c.c.) No 585 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received none. 3. Called for References. none. 4. Called for business of order. When the church went into the choice of Delegates to represent us in the District meeting which resulted in the choice of Elder S. Long and Brother S. T. Wright S. D. Wiggens. J. Nall M. Wells their alternates and the clerk prepare a letter to the District meeting for inspection at the next conference. We to commune tomorrow. No other business Conference adjourned for the present. June the 10 1882 Elder S. Long S. T. Wright (cc) No 586 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference 1.Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received none 3. Called for References. When the letter to the district meeting was presented, read and received. 4. Called for business of order. None. No other business . conference adjourned for the present. July the 8, 1882 Eld. G. F.. Hudson Modr. S. T. Wright C.C. No 587 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received none. 3. Called for References. None. 4. Called for business of order. when the church went into the choice of delegates to represent us in the association which resulted in the choice of Eld. S. Long and brethren G. M. Nall, G. D. Godwin alternate. Also the clerk prepare a letter to the association for inspection at our next conference. Also the church come prepared to make up their contribution to send up to the association. No other business conference adjourned for the present. August the 12, 1882 Eld. S. Long Modr. S. T. Wright (C.C.) Form of Letters to the Association the State of Ala} Covington County} we the Baptist Church of Christ at good hope of the primitive faith and order to the Conecuh river Baptist association of the Same faith and order to Convein with Enon Church Crenshaw County Ala on Saturday Before the Second Sonday in october next. (Time of Meeting changed to Saturday Before the third Sunday in october). Send the Christian salutation Dear and well Beloved Brethern in the Lord, time in its unceasing revolution has again roled on the next approach of one Annul Meeting, when we fondley hope to meet you all once more by Letter and Deligates for which purpous we have Deligated our well Beloved Brethern to wit. Elder S. Long and Brethern J.M. Nall. J.D. Godwin alternate whom we Deem faithful to Represent us in yore Assosication body and to whom we refer you to for particulars. Dear Brethern we have nothing of importance to communicate to you more then we are in peace among our Selves and Sister Churches as far as we know and we are Still blest with the faithful Beloved and Much Esteamed Brothers in the Mininstry Elder S. Long and others. That it may be as Bread cast upon the waters that may be gathered in Days to come. Dear Brethern pray for us and may Christ the grate hand of the Church Be yore great Moderator in Council and cause you to act with an Eye Singler to the glory of God and the Advancement of the redeemrs kingdom on Earth and may he Crown yore Mettings with the Best of consignences and Make it a Lasting Blesing to Enon Church and its visinity is our prayer for Christ Sake Amen. Don and assign By order of the Church while in Conferance on Saturday Before the Second Sunday in Septmenber 1882 the state of the Church is as follows (unreadable words). No 588 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference 1. Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the admission of members. Received None. 3. Called for References hen the letter to the association was presented, read and received. 4. Called for business of order. When the church made up $3.30 for church purposes and also agreed to send up $3.00 for the printing of our minutes. No other business the conference was adjourned for the present. September the 9, 1882 No conference in consequence of the association convening with our church. October the 7, 1882 No 589 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference. 1. Invited visiting Brethren of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the reception of members. Received none. 3.. Called for references. None. 4. Called for business of order. When the delegates to the association reported that they had done what they had been delegated to do. Also, the church made up the money that the delegates was out. No other business conference adjourned for the present. November the 11, 1882 Eld. S. Long S. T. Wright C.C. No 590 The Baptist Church of Christ at Goodhope of the primitive faith and order met and after Devine Service went into conference. 1. Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters of our faith to Seats with us. 2. Offered opportunity for the reception of members. None. 3.. Called for references. None. 4. Called for business of order. None. No other business the conference was adjourned for the present December the 9, 1882 Elder S. Long Modr. S. T. Wright (cc) SEE PART 1 at http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/covington/church/goodhope1.txt SEE PART 3 at http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/covington/church/goodhope3.txt