Minutes of the Caddo River Association -- Clark County, Arkansas ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted by: SBarn67152@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free Information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- #1 I have recently received several pages from OBU concerning the Caddo River Baptist Association meeting from 1867 to 1900. I will be posting the names mentioned in these reports from time to time. All Names I have available will be posted. Some of the text is very hard to read as these are photo copies of the originals. If something looks familiar let me know and maybe we can decipher the name. As best as I can understand these churches belonged to this association and met once a year. 11th Annual Session of Caddo River Baptist Association Held at Bethel Baptist Church Clark Co. AR. Oct 12, 1867 Opening prayer by D. H. Tollison Moderator I. F. Welch Clerk: J. Neighbors. Mt. Pleasant of the Ouachita Association: Wm. Lawrence Bethel Church: A. Tollison Union Church: G(oodwin) Deaton, Martin Deaton Peter Gasser(?) Motion made to create a special committee on Arrangements. Hamilton L. Wasson, Richard Tallant and J. Welch appointed. Delegates selected for committees Preaching: Peter G(ames?) Henry A. Whisenhunt Finance: Richard Tallant and John Welch Destitution: Hamilton L. Wasson, Richard Tallant and John Welch. Documents: Peter Games, Henry Whisenhunt and Richard Tallant Temperance: Henry Whisenhunt, John Welch, and Richard Tallant Closing prayer by G. Neighbors Monday Oct. 14, 1867 Prayer by H. L. Wasson committee reports read and adopted. A. G. Stuart motioned to continue treasury for next year. Selected to correspond with Ouachita Baptist Association: Richard Tallant, G. Neighbors, with G. Neighbors visiting the association. Service preached by: Introductory Service by T. F. Welch. Candle light Service by H. L. Wasson Sat. night Service by Wm. Lawrence 10:00 am Sabbath Service by T. F. Welch 2:00 PM Sabbath Service by T. F. Welch Statistical Sheet Church: Bethel, Pastor: T. F. Welch, Clerk: J. Neighbors, Messengers: T. F. Welch, J. Welch and J. Neighbors of Amity, Clark Co. Church: Mt. Pisgah, Pastor: T. F.Welch, Clerk: R. Tallant, Messengers: H. L.Wasson, H. Whisenhunt, and R. Tallant of Montgomery Co. Church: Union, Pastor: T. F.Welch, Clerk: G. Deaton, Messengers: G. Deaton, M. Deaton and P. Games(James) of Clark Co. Ordained Ministers I. F. Welch, G. Neighbors, D.H. Tolleson. Licentiates: Hanilton L. Wasson. Post #2 11th Annual Caddo River Association, Oct. 11, 1869, held at Bethel Baptist Church of Clark Co Ar. Moderator, Thomas Whitten, Clerk, John Welch Messenger from Saline: B. M.. Phillips Messenger from Ouachita Assoc.: A.. Walker Committee members selected: Preaching: J. N. Wasson, Wm. Howell and A. G. Stuart Documents: T. Ganner, Elias Chaffin and Hamilton L. Wasson Sabbath Schools: Elias Chaffin and H. L. Wasson Destitution: M. Whitfield, G. Deaton, A. G. Stuart, H. Whisenhunt and J. N. Wasson State of Religion: H. Whisenhunt, M. Whitfield and Elias Chaffin Temperance: H. L. Wasson, M. Whitfiled and E. Chaffin Monday Oct. 11, 1869 A. Nelson to replace H. L. Wasson G. Benton to replace E. Chaffin (no reason given) Candlelight Services by Elder Chamberlain of the Methodist Episcopal Church Volunteered as delegates to Saline Association: A. Nelson, T. Garner and T. Whitten Appointed as delegates to Ouachita Association: Thomas Whitten, G. Benton, G. W. Hunt and John Welch. Appointed as delegates to Red River Association: Thomas Whitten, A. G. Stuart and G. Benton. Statistical Table Churches: Bethel, Pastor:T. F. Welch, Clerk: G. Neighbors, PO Box Amity, Delegates: T. Whitten, A. G. Stuart and John Welch. Church: Mt. Pisgah. Pastor: T. F. Welch. Clerk: Henry A. Whisenhunt. PO Box: Centerville. Delegates: H. L. Wasson, H. A. Whisenhunt, J. N. Wasson Church: Phillipi: Pastor: Elias Chaffin. Clerk: M. Whitfield. PO Box: Point Cedar. Delegates: Elias Chaffin, Matthew Whitfield, J. M. Lambert. Church: Union. Pastor: Thomas Whitten. Clerk: G. Denton. PO Box Alpine.Delegates: None Ordained Ministers:T. F. Welch of Centerville. Thomas Whitten of Centerville. John Neighbor of Amity, Elias Chaffin of Center Point. Licensed Ministers: Sterling Benton, G. W. Hunt, G. W. Yates (possibly Gates) Post #3 13 the Annual Caddo River Baptist Association held at Mt. Pisgah Church in Montgomery Co. Ar. Oct 8, 9, &10th 1870 Introductory sermon by T. Howell, prayer by T. Whitten, Moderator: T. J. Welch, Clerk: John Welch. Correspondents from Red River Association: Bro. Barton and A. Walker from Ouachita Association. Visiting Brethren: Elder T. Howell, G. W. Yeats and Brother Scates from Philippi Church. Committees appointed: Preaching: Delegates from Mt.Pisgah Church Documents: A. Lomax and Richard Tallant. Sabbath Schools: Hamilton L. Wasson and Henry Whisenhunt Temperance: Richard Tallant and John Welch. Adjourning prayer by Bro. Lomax Monday Oct. 10, 1870 Prayer by H. L. Wasson report of preaching committee: Sat. night: H. L. Wasson, 11:00 am Sabbath: T. Howell 3:00 pm Sabbath: Bro. Ferguson Candle lighting: T. Whitten Resolved: Samuel Dillard and John Welch appointed to committee to make settlement with A. G. Stuart (Stewart), former treasurer of this association Statistical Table: Church: Bethel. Pastor: T. F. Welch. Delegates: A. Lomax and T. Whitten. PO Rock Creek Church: Mt Pisgah. Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Delegates: Arch Nelson and Henry Whisenhunt. PO: Centerville Note: Sometimes you might see the same name with different first initials. I give what I see at each time because it could be either one. The hardest to make a difference in are G. J. I F. As I said before this is copies of the original records written in what at times looks like calligraphy. Use your imagination on these. Post#4 14 th Annual Caddo River Baptist Association held at Bethel Baptist Church in Clark Co. Oct. 7, 8, & 9th 1871 Sat. Oct. 7th 1871 Introduction Sermon by Hamilton Lafayett Hamilton. Due to death of Elder T. F. Welch, Elder H. L. Wasson was chosen moderator protem. Prayer by A. Lomax. Liberty Baptist Church accepted into association. Moderator elected: H. L. Wasson, Clerk: John Welch. Committees appointed: Preaching: Delegates of Bethel Baptist Church. Documents: John Neighbors, A. Nelson and Y. H. West Finance: Goodin Denton, James. N. Wasson and R. M. Reece Sabbath Schools: J. Welch, A. Nelson and J. Neighbors Destitution: J. Welch, J. H. West and A. Nelson State of Religion: G. Denton, J. H. West and R. M. Rice Temperance: J. Neighbors, A. Nelson and J. H. West Adjourned, prayer by Elder J. Neighbors. Monday Oct 9th Reports read and accepted Report on Preaching: Sat night by Bro. J. Welch, 11:00 am Sat J. Neighbors and Elder Edmund Wright. Sunday by J. H. West and H. L. Wasson Appointed corresponding delegates: To Saline Association: H. L. Wasson and R. M. Reece To Ouachita Association: J. H. West and H. L. Wasson Red River Association: John Neighbors. The following resolved to support a local missionary. Thomas Y. Welch, Samuel Dillard, Edmund Wright, John Neighbors, Thomas Whitten, ? Mise (could be Wise),N. C. Whisnant, J. Y. Dillard, John Welch, Richard Tallant, John P.Martin, John Welch, James Wasson, William Bohannon, A. Nelson, R. M. Reece, A. Lomax and T. N. Raley. Total collected to support missionary $58.00. John Welch, A. Nelson and T. N. Raley elected to executive board to find, employ and collect money to pay missionary. Next meeting to be held at Liberty Baptist Church of Montgomery Co. before 2nd Sabbath of 1872. Ordained Ministers: H. L. Wasson of Centerville J. Neighbors of Rock Creek. Licentiates: E. Wright T. J. Welch of Rock Creek J. H. West of Centerville Statistical Table: Church: Bethel, Pastor: none, Clerk: J. Neighbors, Messengers: J. Welch, J. Neighbors and A. Lomax of Rock Creek. Church: H. L. Wasson, Clerk: R. Tallant, Messengers: A. Nelson, T. N. Raley and J. N. Wasson of Centerville Church: Nimrod, Pastor: T. Whitten, Clerk: G. Deaton, Messengrs: G. Deaton, T. Garner and E. Deaton Church: Liberty, Pastor: H. L. Wasson, Clerk: R. M. Reece, Messengers: H. L. Wasson, J. H. West and R. M. Reece of Centerville. Post #5 Saline Baptist Association 32nd annual meeting held at Mt. Pleasant Church on Oct 20 thru 23, 1871. Fri. Oct. 20th: Introduction Sermon by John Clem. Moderator John C. Henderson. Body elected new moderator Robert M. Thrasher and treasurer/clerk William Daniel. Closing prayer by J. H. Howard. Sat, Oct.21 at 3:00 PM. Prayer by Elder Spurlin. Appointed correspondence to sister associations: Pine Bluff Association: C. F. Moore, R. M. Lindsey, John P. Blackwell and R. M. Thrasher. Judson: E. D. Goza, W. R. Chambers, J. J. Yates, W. Daniels and R. M. Thrasher Caddo: J. C. Henderson, G. W. Powell, F. M. Ratcliff, Dardanella: Peter Smith, W. J. Neighbors, John Guerin, A. J. Ritter, and Thompson C. Glenn. Red River: R. M. Thrasher, J. A. Easley, J. E. Mc Goveran. Monday Oct 23, 1871 8:30 am Prayer by Lemuel A. Cook board to pay missionary John A. Spurlin 3:00 PM: prayer by Rev. Peter Smith Pledges for missionary purposes: John C. Henderson, John Spurlin, R. E. Ross, C. F. Moore, A. J. Nowlin,, J. A. Easly, Z. T. McVay, W. J. Hodges, A. J. Kinsey, James A. Baker, Aaron Smith, J. A. Goodson, L. A. Cook, J. M. Amerson, W. J.Neighbors, W. L. Benson, J. J. Adams, J. H. Carver, J.E. McGoveran, J. Howard, T. F. Howard, John Clem, John T. Thornton, N. T. Williams, John J. Yates, R. M. Thrasher, Robert Thrasher, Sallie Thrasher, Ann Thrasher, W. R. Chambers, R. M. Lindsey, Thomas Hinesly, William Daniels. Appointed committee to investigate qualifications of James Anderson being ordained to the Gospel Ministry: R. M. Lindsey, W. J. Neighbors, S. H. Howard, J. E. Moore. Appointed Messengers to the Arkansas Baptist State convention: R.M. Thrasher, J. C. Henderson, J. A. Easly and J. H. Howard. Appointed Joseph H. Howard to preach introductory sermon next session with W. J. Neighbors as alternate. Statistical Table Church: Alder Springs no delegates, Clerk: James Woods, Post office: Hot Springs. Church: Bethlehem. Delegates: John Guerin, A. J. Ritter, Junius B. Miller. Pastor Wm. Neighbors. Clerk F.M. Guerrin Church: Bushy Creek. Delegates: D. D. Cunningham, J. J. Yates, W. R. Chambers. Pastor: R. M. Lindsey. Clear and James N. Page, Tulip. Church: De Roche: W B Cash, J T Thornton, J A Fenter. Pastor: John Clem. Clerk and M Phillips, De Roche. Church: Ellis Springs. Delegates: J Langford, L Ellis, James E. Ellis. Pastor: J C Henderson. Clerk and James E. Ellis Little Rock. Church: Franceway. No Delegates. Pastor: R M Lindsey. Clerk and A. Wallace Rock Point. Church: Fair Play. Delegates: C F Moore, M L Nelson, R E Ross. Pastor: C F Moore. Clerk: L. Brumbelow. Church: Friendship. Delegates: L J Williamson, T C Hunicutt, L Melson. Pastor: W J Neighbors. Clerk: W D Hardin, Harold. Church: Hot Springs. Delegates: Joseph H. Howard, J. H. Carver. Pastor: J H Howard. Clerk: J B Carver, Hot Springs Church: Kentucky. Delegates: W K Medlock, William Terry, J. Mills. Pastor: J. C. Henderson. Clerk: W R H Mills Benton. Church: Lone Hill. Delegates: J. Clem, Wm. Daniels, J. W. Norton. Pastor: J. Clem. Clerk: Wm. Daniel. Rock Port. Church: Marbel. Delegates: Peter Smith, John N. Neil, C. T. Glenn. Pastor: W J Neighbors. Clerk: John Guerrin, Adkins Store. Church: Magnet Cove. Delegates: L A. Cook, J A. Verser, John Power. Pastor: Clem. Clerk: J M Bower, Rock Port. Church: Mt Pleasant. Delegates: G H Speer, C Cain, J. A. Muse. Pastor: J J Adams. Clerk: J A. Muse Harold. Church: Mt Tabor. Delegates: Thomas Ratcliff, G. W. Powell, F. M. Ratcliff. Pastor: ?.Clerk G. W. Powell Church: Mt Zion. Delegates: A J Kinsey, James Morgam, W Nolen. Pastor: J Spurlin. Clerk: T J Clemons. Church: North Fork. Delegates: Berry Cox, L Wilhite, Calvin Davis. Pastor: J C Henderson. Clerk and PO: A Burnet, Benton. Church: New Friendship. Delegates: J P Blackwell, J J Russell, W Keesee. Pastor: C F Moore. Clerk: H. Shaw. Church: New Hope. Delegates: Rufus M Lindsey, W. A. Yates, S D. Byrd. Pastor ?? Clerk and PO A. Bagle, Rock Port. Church: New Hope. Delegates: Wylie Weatherspoon, J. Beck. Pastor: J A. Barker. Clerk and PO: W. Weatherspoon, Mt. IDA. Church: Ouachita. Delegates: N T Williams, J A. Easley, W. L. Benson. Pastor: J. Clem. Clerk and PO> J. J. Bell, Rock Port. Church: Oak Grove. Delegates: Z T McVay, T Hinsley, W. L. Benson. Pastor: R M Lindsey. Clerk J. E. McGoveran. Church: Pleasant Grove: Delegates: E l Mainard, A J. Nowlen, J. A. Goodsen. Pastor: E L Mainard. Clerk and PO: W W Prothro, North Point. Church: Pleasant Hill. Delegates: P. Goza, William F Berry, E. D. Goza. Pastor: R M Lindsey. Clerk and PO: M P Goodman, Rock Port. Church: Rock Port. Delegates: R M Thrasher, H McCullum, W. H. Collie. Pastor: ??. Clerk: H. McCullum. Church: Rock Springs. Delegates: J J Adams, J Harbin, J. Black. Pastor: J J Adams. Clerk: W R Adams, Harold. Church: Salem. Delegates: William Rose, Peter Staner, Daniel James. Pastor: J C Henderson. Clerk: W W Gentry, Owensville. Church: South Fork. Delegates: L S Neighbors, J Spurlin, W. J. Neighbors. Pastor: W J Neighbors. Clerk: J H Hollingshead, Hot Springs. Church: Smith Creek. Delegates: Aaron Smith, J. M. Hutchingson, W. H. Rigsby. Pastor:??. Clerk: J M Hutchingson, Owensville. Church: Spring Creek. Delegates: Jesse James, W. Knight, H. Glenn. Pastor: C F Moore. Clerk: H S Glen, Benton. Churches: Sulfur Springs. Delegates: James A. Baker, Gulliam Hooper, John Miller. Pastor: J A. Baker. Clerk Joel Baker, Mt IDA. Church: Union. Delegates: J C Henderson, F M. Sanford, J. Ackridge. Pastor: J C Henderson. Clerk: F M Sanford, Benton. Church: Zion. Delegates: Samuel F. Smith, S. T. Morris, W. J. Hodge. Pastor: J. Clem. Clerk: W J Hodge of Midway Post #6 The 15 th Annual Caddo River Association meeting was held at Liberty Baptist Church of Montgomery Co. Ar. Oct 12, 13 & 14th, 1872. Intro Sermon by Thomas G. Welch, Elder J. Neighbor not being present. Prayer by Hamilton Lafayette Wasson roll called and delegates seated, petitionary letters received from Antioch and Valley Churches. Moderator elected: H. L. Wasson, treasurer & clerk John Welch. Committees appointed: Preaching: Delegates of Liberty Baptist Church. Documents: J. Welch, J. H. West and T. Raley Finance: J. Welch, J. Neighbors, and A. Nelson Sabbath Schools: J. J. Hughes, J. Neighbors and ? ? Destitution: J. H. West, H. L. Wasson and ? ? State of Religion: J. B. Echols, Edmund Wright and ? ? Temperance: J. Neighbors, R. M. Reece and A. Nelson Adjourning prayer by ?? Monday 9:00 am Prayer by J. J. Hughes The rest was unread able. "Licentiate" is any person who has been licensed for any purpose. Baptists "try out" preachers for a year or a few years by Licensing them, thus allowing them to be accepted as teachers and speakers prior to their ordination. They are ordained only if they have done well during the licensure period. Ordination is for life so long as the preacher conducts himself well. Public misconduct can cause his ordination to be canceled. Explanation by E. A. Sanders Post #7 16th Annual Session of Caddo Rivers Baptist Association held at Bethel Church Oct. 10, 11 & 12th 1873. Fri. Oct11, 1873: Introductory Sermon by J. H. West. Petitionary letters from Forrest Hills Church. Moderator H. L. Wasson Clerk John Welch. Committees appointed: Preaching: Delegates of Bethel Baptist Church. Documentation: G. C. Smith, J. B. Echols and C. Raley. Finance: John Welch, A. Raley and Henry Whisnehunt. Sabbath Schools: J. Neighbors, G. B. Willis(Wells), W. Pettit. Destitution: E. Wright, J. N. Wasson and G.(J.) B. Smith. State of Religion: S. N. Ruckner, G. B. Willis and C. Raley. Temperance: John Neighbors, S. N. Ruckner, John Welch. Closing prayer: Elder John Neighbors. Sat Oct 12, 1873. Preaching report: H. L. Wasson: candle light service Friday night. John J. Hughes, Sat 11:00 am. Brother Thornton of Saline, Candle light Sat. night. Sabbath 11:00 am Elder Robbins. Sabbath 3:00 pm John Neighbors. Resolved the executive committee will continue consisting of Y, N, Raley, A. Nelson and John Welch. Appointed correspondents to sister associations: Red River: John J. Hughes, T. J. Welch and G. B. Echols. Saline: H. L. Wasson, J. H. Welch and J. T. Welch. Oauchita: J. H. West and J. N. Raley. Appointed J. T. Welch to preach introductory sermon at next meeting with E. Wright as alternate. Bro. Thornton presents himself as messenger from Saline association, Elder B. Robbins and J. Y. Chaffin of Red River Association . Statistical Table: Church: Antioch. Preacher: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: E. Wright. Messengers: John Welch, E. Wright and G. C. Smith. Church: Bethel. Preacher: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: J. Neighbors. Messengers: A. Lomax, John Neighbors and A. Raley. Church: Forrest Hills. Preacher: T. J. Welch. Clerk: G. B. Willis. Messengers: T. N. Raley, Joseph Foshee and George B. Willis. Church: Liberty. Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: J. N. Wasson. Messengers: G. W. Pettit, S. N. Ruckner and J. N. Wasson. Church: Mt. Pisgah. Pastor: T. J. Welch. Clerk: C. Raley. Messengers: A. Nelson, H. Whisenhunt and C. Raley. Church: Valley Grove. Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: J. M. Allem. Messengers: J. B. Echols, J, M. Allen and H. H. Garrett. Ordained ministers and their Post offices. E. Wright,. T. J. Welch,. John Neighbors,. T. J. Welch and J. J. Hughes of Rock Creek, H. L. Wasson, and J. H. West Centerville. Licentitates and Post offices. G. C. Smith and J. T. Welch of Rock Creek Arch Nelson and S. N. Ruckner of Centerville. Post #8 17 Annual Caddo River Baptist Association held at Mt. Pisgah Church, Oct 9, 1874. Introductory sermon by Isaac F. Welch. Prayer by Thomas Whitten Petitionary letters received from Antioch and Saline Associations. Moderator Hamilton L. Wasson, Clerk: John Welch Committees elected: Preaching: Richard Tallant, C. Raley and W. Rouse. Documents: Edmund Wright, J. B. Mencer and George B. Willis. Finance: John Welch, Arch Nelson, John Neighbors. Sabbath Schools: J. H. West, J. F. Welch and J. Neighbors. Destitution: Isaac F. Welch. G. C. Smith and G. Pedon. State of Religion: E. Wright, G. B. Willis and George Tackett. Temperance: G. Neighbors, Wm. Bullard and A. Raby. Closing prayer by G. C. Smith. Visiting Brethren: Thomas Whitten of Red River Association. Corresponding messengers: Red River Association: James P. Welch, J. B. Echols and J. Neighbors. Saline Association: Arch Nelson, W. Rouse and G. Pedron. Ouachita Association: H. L. Wasson, John Welch and R. M. Reese. Closing prayer by James P. Welch. 2:00pm: Opening prayer by Richard Tallant, Annual report of ministry: J. Welch: 213 sermons and 23 exortations. J. H. West: 36 sermons and 1 exortation. A. Nelson 29 sermons. Appointed board of home missions: George B. Willis, R. M. Reece and James N. Wasson Ordained ministers: J. J. Hughes, John Neighbors, Edmund Wright, T. J. Welch, Isaac F. Welch, Hamilton L. Wasson and J. H. West. Licentiates: G. Smith, James Savage of Rock Creek, James P. Welch, S. N. Ruckner of Centerville Ar. Arch Nelson. Statistical Table: Church: Antioch West. Preacher: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: J. F. Welch. Messengers: John Welch, J. B. Mercer and J. F. Welch. Church: Bethel. Preacher: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: John Neighbors. Messengers: J. Neighbors, J. B. Welch and A. Raley. Church: Antioch East: Preacher: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: J. M. McCormack (?), Messengers: Wiley Rouse, L. Cockerel and G. Pedon. Church: Liberty. Preacher: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: G. N. Ruckner. Messengers: J. H. West, H. L. Wasson and R. M. Reece. Church: Forrest Hills. Preacher: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: G. B. Willis. Messengers: G. A. Tackett, G. B. Willis(Wells), and Joseph Foshee Church: Pleasant Valley. Preacher: J. H. West. Clerk: James N. Wasson. Messengers: A. J. Robbins, H. G. Anderson and J. N. Wasson. Church: Mt. Signal. Preacher: Isaac J. Welch. Clerk: Calvin Raley. Messengers: A. Nelson, R. Tallant and C. Riley. Church: Salem. Preacher: Isaac J. Welch. Clerk: E. Wright. Messengers: G. D. Huggins, G. C. Smith and E. Wright. Church: Valley Groove. Preacher: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: J. M. Allen. Messengers: A. F. Nelson, Wm Ballard and J. B. Echols. Post #9 18th Annual Caddo River Association held at East Anitoch Church Oct 8, 9, and 10, 1875. Introductory sermon by T. J. Welch Letters called for by R. Tallant and E. T. Chitwood for Salem of Pike Co., East Antioch of Garland Co., Valley Grove of Pike Co., Liberty of Montgomery Co. Plesant Valley of Montgomery Co. Bethel of Pike Co., Mt Pisgah of Montgomery Co. and Forrest Hills of Montgomery Co. Moderator H. L. Wasson, Clerk E. Wright. Comities appointed : Preaching: Messengers of East Antioch Church. Documentation: E. T. Chitwood, R. Tallant and G. B. Echols. Finance: A. Nelson, T. J. Welch and G. W. Tackett. Sabbath Schools: A. Nelson, G. B. Echols and E. Wright. Destitution: J. T. Welch, E. T. Chitwood and Wiley Rouse. State of Religion: W. Rouse, E. Wright and J. Welch. Temperance: A. Nelson, R. Tallant and G. W. Tackett. Fri. night: Prayer by A. Lomax Elected L. Metson treasurer. Preaching report: 11:0 am Sat. A. Nelson followed by T. J. Welch. Sabbath 11:00 am E. Wright followed by H. L. Wasson. Missionary Sermon by H. L. Wasson followed by E. Wright. Sabbath 3:00 pm T. J. Welch and A. Nelson. Resolved: next meeting of association to be held at Liberty Baptist Church of Montgomery Co. and that Elder E. Wright preach introductory sermon alternate J. T. Welch. Resolved: Elder J. T. Welch preach sermon on Missionary with Elder A. Nelson as alternate. Resolved to correspond with Saline Association, messengers E. T. Chitwood, W. Rouse, A. Nelson and T. J. Welch. Red River Association: messengers: R. Tallant, G. B. Echols and J. Neighbors. Oauchita: messenger H. L. Wasson. Report of Ministers: H. L. Wasson preached 70 sermons and 30 exhortations, Baptised 22 converts and rode 457 miles. By T. J. Welch: Dear Brethern owing to sickness in my family and my feeble health, I have not been able to do the amount of labor for my master that I would like to have done. I endeavored to preach 32 sermons, delivered 11 exhortations and visited one association, rode 396 miles. A. Nelson preached 20 sermons and traveled 96 miles. Closing prayer by W. Rouse. Sat, 2:00 pm. Agreed to employ I. F. Welch to ride as missionary within the bounds of the association. Resolved: That we recommend the "Western Baptist" now published at Little Rock, Ar. As an able exponent of Baptist principals. We earnestly recommend it for the consideration of the breather of this association, hoping they will liberally support and sustain the same. Closing prayer by T. J. Welch. Ordained ministers and Post offices: T. J. Welch, J. Neighbors, J. J. Hughes, I. F. Welch, E. Wright all of Rock Creek. A. Nelson, H. L. Wasson, J. H. West, J. T. Welch all of Centerville. B.G. W. Skates of Point Cedars. Licentiates: G. W. Smith of Rock Creek. Stastical Table: Church: Bethel. Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Clerk J. Neighbors. Messengers: T. J. Welch, A. Lomax of Rock Brush Church: Mt. Pisgah. Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: H. Whisenhunt. Messengers: A. Nelson and R. Tallant of Amity. Church: Liberty. Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: J. T. Welch. Messengers: H. L. Wasson of Rock Creek. Church: Antioch West. Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: B. F. Welch. No messengers of Centerville Church: Valley Grove. Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: J. F. Welch. No messengers of Rockbush. Antioch East. Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: E. T. Chitwood. Messengers: W. Rouse, A. Nelson and E. T. Chitwood of Harrold. Church: Salem. Pastor: E. Wright. Clerk: Jesse Allen. Messenger: G. B. Echols of Rock Creek. Church: Pleasant Valley. Pastor: J. H. West. Clerk: J. N. Wasson. No messengers of Centerville. Church: Forrest Hills. Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: G. W. Willis. Messenger: G. W. Tackett of Centerville. Post #10 19 th Annual Caddo River Association held at Liberty Baptist Church Oct 6 & 7, 1876 Introductory Sermon by Edmund Wright and J. F. Welch Prayer by Elder T. J. Welch Messengers, Elder J. G. Goodman and J. R. Bags came forward and took seat being members of Liberty Baptist United Baptist Association. The above named messengers presented an instrument of writing proposing a union of Caddo Rivers Association with Liberty United Baptist Association. A committee consisting of Elder J. J. Hughes, I. F. Welch, T. J. Welch, E. T. Chitwood and A. R. Chitwood to investigate merits of proposal. Liberty Association requested the above named committee was granted until the next morning to report. Moderator elected: H. L. Wasson, Clerk E. Wright and Treasurer: L. Melson Sat. am: Prayer by Elder J. Shirley Committees appointed: Documentation: A. Nelson, J. T. Welch and John Tackett. Preaching: J. Robins, J. T. Dillard and L. Melson Sabbath Schools: J. Shirley, L. Melson and A. R. Chitwood. Destitution: J. J. Hughes, J. M. Anderson and S. Rodgers. State of Religion: T. J. Welch, J. T. Dillard and J. B. Mincer (?) Temperance: J. G. Goodmand, W. W. Welch and A. Wright Whisenhunt. Forigen Missions: L. Melson, J. M. Anderson and J. T. Welch. Duties of Church to Pastor and Pastor to Church: A. R. Chitwood, R. M. Reece and S. Rodgers. Ministerial Education: E. P. Chitwood, L. Melson and Isaac F. Welch. Committee to district the territory of the association: T. J. Welch, J. M. Anderson, E. P. Chitwood and L. Melson. (could be Nelson). Adjourned to H. L. Wassons Opening prayer by H. L. Wasson. John Scott presented messengers from Ouachita Association: Committee reports: Ordained Ministers and their Post Offices. H. L. Wasson and J. H. West of Centerville J. P. Welch, A. Nelson, J. Neighbors, J. J. Hughes, T. J. Welch, G. C. Smith, E. Wright and I. F. Welch of Rock Creek. G. W, Skates of Point Cedar. N. B. Goss, J. Shirley, J. M. Anderson, H. Ellison of Mt. Ida. Licentiate: S. Rodgers of Mt. Ida. Statistical Table: Church: Bethel. Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: J. Neighbors. Messenger: J. T. Dillard of Rock Creek. Church: Valley Grove. Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: L. Forester. Messengers: W. W. Welch, J. J. Huges and L. L. Forester of Rock Creek. Church: Salem. Pastor: E. Wright. Clerk: J. Mallen. Messengers: E. Wright, T. J. Welch of Rock Creek. Church: Liberty: Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: R.M. Reece. Messengers: R. M. Reece, H.L. Wasson and J. H. West of Centerville. Church: Antioch West. Pastor: J. J. Hughes. Clerk: B. F. Welch. Messenger: J. B. Misner (?). Church: Pleasant Valley. Pastor: J. H. West. Clerk: A. J. Robbins. Messengers: J. N. Wasson and J. Robbins of Centerville. Church Antioch East: Pastor: H. L. Wasson. Clerk: E. P. Chitwood. Messengers: L. Melson, A. R. Chitwood, E.P. Chitwood of Harold Church: Bushy Creek. Pastor: J. Shirley. Clerk: J. S. Goodman. Messenger: S. Rodgers of Mt. Ida. Church: Crystal Hill: Pastor J. Shirley. Clerk: None. Messengers: J. Shirley, Church: Shilo. Pastor: H. Ellison. Clerk: None. Messenger: W. T. Davis of Mt. Ida Church: Mt. Ida. Pastor: J. M. Anderson. Clerk: None. Messengers: J. M. Anderson and E. Smith These are some loose files I found on ministers: James P. Welch died 1916 . John Welch ordained deacon . Sarah Welch married John Tolleson. J. T. Welch 3-2-1861 ordained minister. Thomas F. Welch died 8-22-1871. Sarah Whisnant married Albert. M. Henthorn, L. J. Whitton married William W. Welch. Mary Jane Whitton married James N. Wasson June of 1869. Frank Wisner died 1891 . Josephine Wisner died 1934. William Wilson died 1873. Narcissus Wright died 1872.