ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH PROCEEDINGS CRAWFORD COUNTY, GA 1828 - 1866 Contributed by: Tina Clark Horton to Central Georgia Genealogical Society Quarterly; Volume 10 Number 2 Used with permission. Transcribed for the Internet by Jackie Horton. Visit the Society's page: http://www.cggs.org/ to see their numerous publications. January 1828 - Doors opened for members; Jesse Taylor rec’d by exp. to baptism. Met on Sabbath following at the water, when a door was opened and Benjamin White and Willis Lock were rec’d and baptism for all the same time. The ordinance was administered with the above. February 1828 - Bro. Beall - Doors opened, Bro. Wm Rushing, Sister Elizabeth Phillips, Sister Mary Lockhart were rec’d by letter. Church went into choice of a preacher to supply them when Bro. Zachariah Gordon was chosen for the term of one year. Elizabeth Montford was rec’d for baptism. Mar 1828 - Bro. Gordon - Doors opened, Bro. Elizha Muncus rec’d by letter; Elizabeth Brook and Mary Heard by exp. The church proceeded to choose their clerk and deacon when Bro. White was chosen clerk - Bro. Rushing, deacon. The church took up the case of Bro. Beall ordination. The church agreed to send to Ebenezer, Bethlehem, and Mount Carmel for their ministerial aid. Bro. White April 1828. Bro. Gordon was appointed to present a decorum to the church at the next meeting for her inspection. Sister Catherine Stokes rec’d by letter. On the Sabbath following, met at the water when doors were opened and Martha Ann Elizabeth Pickett was rec’d by exp. And Bro. Toby, a man of color, property of Levi Stokes rec’d by letter. April 1828 - Bro. Gordon - Doors opened and Elizabeth Calhoun was rec’d by exp. Also Peggy, a woman of color, property of Theodric Montford, Jane, woman of color, property of Zachariah Booth. The business of the ordination of Bro. Beall and Bro. Rushing was laid over until Fri before the 4th Sabbath in May next. The church had agreed to send to Ebenezer, Mr. Carmel and Bethlehem for their aid. Bro. White to Ebenezer, Muncus and McGee to Mr. Carmel, and Gordon to Bethlehem. Bro. White was to furnish the church in the morning with a subscription to raise money for church purposes. May 1828 - Bro. Beall - Doors opened and Major, a man of color, property of A. Gray, Elizabeth Carstaphen rec’d by exp. Bro. Rushing requested permission of the church to withdraw as deacon, agreed. Church to go into choice of deacon in June. Bro. White appointed Treasury. The ordination of Bro. Beall laid over until July. The amount of money rec’d on the 24th of May was $5.25---at other serv. Was $.75-on the day following was $2.50. June 1828 - Bro Gordon - Doors opened when Lucas Price, Zachariah Booth, Sarah Smith, Elizabeth Brantley, Lydia, a woman of color, property of Michal Denkins, rec’d by exp. On the day following at the water Martha Booth rec’d by exp. The church sent to Ebenezer, Providence, and Mt. Carmel for their aid, and to assist in the ordination of Bro. Beall, Bro. Kelly, to bear letter to Providence, Bro. McGee to Mt. Carmel, Bro. Cox to Ebenezer. The church agreed to build another house to the end of the present church the same size of the old one. Church has appointed Bro. Price Booth, Taylor V. Robert and Daniel Hicks Trustees for the same. July 1828 - Bro. Gordon - Doors opened and Seaborn B. Pickett, Milly, woman of color, property of Robert Brooks St. rec’d by exp. A decorum was read and rec’d by the church and church agreed that the above decorum be made quietly and often if need be. Bro. White to furnish the church with a tablecloth and towels for the use of the church. Also request another meeting by the presbytery to ordain Bro. Beall. Brethren Hoy Hooten, James Steely and Z.H. Gordon of the church agreed to build a meeting house near the Baptizing place, the size to be 30 feet by 40 feet on the Sabbath following meeting at the water when Sister Nelly White and Sister Nancy Hicks were rec’d by exp. August 1828 - Bro. Beall - Doors opened - none rec’d. Bro. Beall and Booth were appointed bearers of the letter to the association. A committee to decide difficultys were chosen; Bros. Booth, Taylor, Price, Pickett and Kelly. Choice of Treas. Bro. Cox. September 1828 - Bro. H. Hooten - Doors opened and Elizabeth Williams rec’d by exp. A new committee appointed to inquire into a difficulty existing in the church. Bros. Booth, Rushing, Taylor, Cox, and Beall. To view the different places nominated for the building of a new meeting house-Bros Rushing, Cox, Pickett, D. Hicks & Thos. Stokes were appointed. Church agrees that Bro. Beall administer the ordinances of Baptism in the morning. October 1828 - Bro. Z. Gordon-Doors opened-none. Bro. B. White was found guilty of falsifying his word in 2 instances. Case laid over. Report from building committee was heard. Bro. Beall chosen as deacon. November 1828 - Bro. Z. Gordon- Doors opened and Elizabeth Brook, Elijah Reynolds were rec’d by exp. Bro. White came forward and made satisfactory acknowledgments to the charges. They acquitted him of said charges and restored him to full fellowship. Sister Elizabeth Brook joined at regular session last June but was omitted. January 1829 - Bro. Z. Gordon - Doors opened-none. Bro Rushing and Bro. J. Cox and Beall applied for letters of dismission for children and families. A day of fasting and prayer voted for Fri before 4th Sabbath in July and to go the choice of preacher and deacon. A letter from Providence for ministerial aid was granted. Moved that the clerk be Treas. Until a deacon be chosen. Moved that Bro. Beall be authorized to aid in the absence of Bro. Wm. Rushing on Wed if wanted. February 1829 - Bro. Kelly - Rec’d the report of yesterday which was the day appointed to go into the choice of a preacher and deacon and clerk. Bro Steely was made choice as preacher, Bro Kelly for deacon, Bro White for clerk. Resolved that Bro White write a letter to Bro Steely and Bro McGee to bear it--send to churches- Ebenezer, Providence, Mt Carmel for aid to assist in ordination of a deacon. Bro Muncus at Ebenezer, White to Mt Carmel, McGee to Providence. March 1829 - Bro Hooten - Doors opened and Bro Wm. Ltune rec’d by letter. Moved and seconded that a title be procured for the spot of ground with the meeting house at Elim when Bro Booth and Bro McGee were appointed for that purpose. April 1829 - (blurred) Church agreed that Sister _____ have a letter of dismission from this church in full fellowship. A committee be appointed to inquire into talk that is in circulation against a member. Bro Muncus & McGee were appointed a charge against Bro White for getting very mad and attempting to fight and making use of his guns which is an unlawful weapon. Acknowledged to by Bro White______and more than sorry for it. May 1829 - __________ Met for the purpose of choice of preacher for present year. Opened by singing and prayer by Bro Kelly, followed by Bro McGee. The choice of preacher was Bro Beall unanimously. Bro Booth to write letter to Bro Beall and Bro Kelly to bear it. Church in conference on Sat before 4th Sun in May. Bro Beall moved and seconded that the case of the deed and title for Elim Church be taken up. Moved and seconded that the deed for the spot of ground and house be taken in the name of the Baptist Church Elim and deposited in the hands of the Deacon or Deacons for safe keeping. Moved and seconded that Bro. Locke case be dismissed. Moved and seconded that Bro White’s case be taken up. Moved and seconded that the committee report to the church all evidence about Bro White’s case. Bro Muncus and Bro Kelly to report, and a vote to be taken on Bro White’s case. When there being a majority the church agreed to reconsider the move & the case laid over till next conference. June 1829 - Bro Beall - Doors opened and Bro Isaac Childers, Sister Mary Kating, Cynitha Muncus were rec’d by exp. Moved that the latter clause of the 9th section of the decorum be altered by striky out Moderator. At the request of Bro White the church excluded his membership from the church. Bro Booth to write a letter of dismission for Bro Lock and wife. July 1829 - Bro Beall - Doors opened-none. Bro Booth to write a letter of dismission for Bro Taylor. August 1829 - Bro Beall - Bro Booth chosen as clerk. Appointed Bro Price & Reynolds to bear letter to Ebenezer, Childre & Pickett to Providence, Booth & Tune to Antioch. $1.50 to be sent for minutes. Bro Price was chosen for a term of 12 months to care for the church and to receive $5.00 for the services. October 1829 - Bro Hooten - Bro McGee being dissatisfied with the church in the expulsion of a member, applied for a letter of dismission. November 1829 - Bro Steely - Doors opened- Mary, woman of color, property of R. Howe rec’d by letter and Mary Green rec’d by exp. Bro Levin McGee came forward and made a gospel acknowledgement in accordance and was reinstated to full fellowship. Sister Sarah Smith was granted a letter of dismission. December 1829 - Bro _______. The Church met to go into a choice for preacher, when Bro John Ross was unanimously chosen. December 1829 - Bro Hooten - Doors opened- Lewis Tanner was rec’d by exp. Church agreeds to write a letter to Bro Ross for the purpose of procuring his services for the year 1830. Request for Bro Booth to attend our next meeting and Bro Pickett got up and made acknowledgment for drinking too much and was forgiven. Sister Elizabeth Brook applied for a letter of dismission from the church but object to owing to a difficulty existing. Letter granted. January 1830 - Bro Kelly - Doors opened and Nancy, woman of color, property of Saml. Calhoun was rec’d by exp. Bros. Childres and Reynolds applied for letters of dismission. February 1830 - Bro Horsley - Doors opened- A man of color, Sandy, property of D. Terrell, Jr. and Mary Leary were rec’d by exp. March 1830 - Bro Steely - Doors opened. Church went into choice of preacher and Bro Steely was chosen and came forward and accepted the call. Henny, a woman of color, property of Sister Ann Finny was rec’d by exp. Bro White was rec’d by recantation. Bro White was then chosen clerk. Bro Pickett wished to know the mind of the church respecting Bro Booth and his case of Bro Pickett charges Bro Booth of swearing falsely on some interrogation against D. Terrell, Jr. Case laid over. Bro Booth to be cited to attend our next conference on the above. The church has agreed to communion at next meeting. Sister Learry’s case for support to be taken up also. April 1830 - Bro Steely - Rec’d Bro. Willoby Wrichard and Phillis, woman of color, property of Sister Martha Lockhart were rec’d by exp. Bros. Price, Muncus, & Kelly, White, Tanner were appointed to inquire & report at next meeting on charges against Bro. Booth. The decorium to reconsidered at next meeting. May 1830 - Bro Steely - Bro Booths case to lay over until next conference. Communion tomorrow and then attend to foot-washing which was done accordingly. June 1830 - Bro Steely - Help being present from 4 Sister Churches to decide Bro Booths case: He was found not guilty of the above charges. September 1830 - Bro Steely - Doors opened and Sally, woman of color, property of Robert Howe was rec’d by exp. Let out the keeping and cleansing of the meeting house to Ephraim Heard and wife for the term of 12 months. The sum to be paid was $6.00. To be scoured three times and swept before every conference. October 23, 1830 - Doors opened and church agreed to decorum and agreed to elect a clerk at next conference. November 1830 - Bro Wm. Tune to exercise the gift of prayer and public exhortation in the bounds of said church. Granted letters of dismission to the following- Willoby Wilchard, Elijah and Cynthia Muncus. Conference closed. December 20, 1830 - Bro Henry Pinkston rec’d by letter. Bro James Steely was selected to serve as preacher and he consented. Granted letters of dismission to Giles Kelly, Nancy and Martha Kelly and Mary Keaton. January 28, 1831 - Opened door for members and none rec’d. Letters of dismission for Martha Lockhart, Henny & Phillis, women of color, property of Martha Lockhart, Seaborn B. Pickett and Martha Pickett. Conference closed. February 1831 - Doors opened and none rec’d. Agreed to request from Antioch for help from Bro Lucus Price and Lewis Tanner to aid in the restoration of Bro Henry Bealle to the ministry if found expedient. March 1831 - Doors opened and home rec’d. The church being destitute of a preacher at present appointed Bro Levin McGee Moderator. April 23, 1831 - Bro H. Hooten - Doors opened and none rec’d. Resolved that we send to Ebenzer and Providence for Ministerial aid. April 24, 1831 - Doors opened and Bro Cyrus, man of color, property of Wm Northern was rec’d by letter. May 21, 1831 - Bro Henry Pinkerston was duly elected as deacon. Bro Hooten and Steely ordained him to the office of deacon. June 25, 1831 - The church of Elim met agreeable to decorum. Doors opened and none rec’d. Conference closed without business. July 23, 1831 - Doors opened and none rec’d. Elected Bro B. White, Lewis Tanner delegates, to next association and Pinkerson as alternate. Bro. White elected clerk. Milly, woman of color, property of Jordan Brooks applied for letter of dismission and was objected to by Bro Simon and case was laid over. August 27, 1831 - Doors opened and Elizabeth Price was rec’d by exp. Sister Milly, woman of color, renewed her application for letter and still objected to on account of some unknown report and Bro White to write to Bro Gordon concerning the matter. September 23, 1831 - Doors opened - none rec’d. Sister May Kean applied for letter of dismission, granted. October 22, 1831 - Doors opened-none rec’d. Bro Tune elected as deacon. Sent to Antioch, Ebenezer, Providence for aid. Bros. McGee, Pinkerston, appointed delegates. Levin McGee appointed to keep church in good order for the term of 3 months. Bro White is to search for the deed for this church and present it to the next conference, which was done. November 21, 1831 - Bro Steely - Doors opened- none rec’d. The ordination of Bro Tune laid over. Bro Pinkerton has this day rec’d the deed to the spot of ground that the church is upon. The church as agreed to raise a fund at next conference to defray expenses of said church. Church to go into the choice of preacher at next meeting. December 25, 1831 - Bro Ross - Doors opened- none rec’d. The church chose Bro John Ross unanimously for the next year. Bro Tanner paid Sister Heard for keeping house one dollar. Bal. due five dollars. January 21, 1832 - Bro Ross - Doors opened- none rec’d. Received Sister Sarah Smith on voucher of her letter being lost. Agreed to let out the house to lowest bidder at next conference. March 24, 1832 - Bro Steely - Opened a door for members, none rec’d. Bro Pinketon applied for letter of dismission also William Tune and his wife, Elizabeth, granted. Rec’d from Bro Pinketon $2.50 on a church fund. Bro White rec’d the towels and table cloths and funds of the church. April 21, 1832 - Bro White - Opened a door for members and Sister Lydia, woman of color, property of David Terrell, Jr. was rec’d by exp. Bro Tune being accused of intoxication was taken up when the brother came forward and confessed his guilt and made acknowledgement necessary and was forgiven and gave him a letter of dismission together with his wife. May 21, 1832 - Bro Steely - Doors opened and Mary Jackson and Olive Cook were rec’d by exp. to Baptism. The church agrees to alter her time of holding meeting on the fourth to the second in each month. July 7, 1832 - Bro Ross - Doors opened- none rec’d. Bro White is to furnish the church with wine at the next conference for communion. DATE MODERATOR 11 Aug 1832 Bro. Ross Bro. White & Bro. Turner elected delegates to association. 9 Nov 1832 Bro McGee Dec 1832 Bro McGee; Sisters May McGee, Olive Cook, Nancy Hicks, Elizabeth Price, and Elizabeth Philips appointed to inquire into any matter about female members 14 Dec 1832 Bro White; Bro Ross selected as preacher; Sister Martha Jackson applied for and was granted letter of dismission. 21 Jan 1833 Bro McGee; Called for report on Sister Leary’s case, being charged of being pregnant. She did not appear at meeting. 9 Feb 1833 Bro Ross; Sister Mary Leary found guilty of being pregnant; therefore was excommunicated. 23 Mar 1833 Bro. Ross; Sister Frances Roach rec’d by letter. 27 Apr 1833 Bro ____; Bro Benj. White chosen as deacon. Chosen to go for ministerial aid-Bro. Wm. Green & Lewis Tanner to Providence, Lucus Price, Levin McGee to Ebenezer and to assist in Bro White’s ordination. May 1833 Bro. Ross; Bro White ordained as deacon by Bros. John Ross and James Steely. 23 Jun 1833 Bro. Ross; Elizabeth Wallace received by letter. 21 Jul 1833 Bro White; Bro. Lewis Tanner and B. White chosen as delegates to the association. 24 Aug 1833 Bor White; No members received. 23 Nov 1833 Bro Ross; Sister Elizabeth Calhoun applied for and was granted letter of dismission for self and servant, Nancy. Dec 1833 Bro McGee; Bro John Ross chosen as preacher for next year. Bro. White to write letter to his church requesting his services. 25 Jan 1834 Bro Ross; Bro Shadrack Meeks & wife Jane Meeks, Bro David Clark & wife Feriba were received by letter. Sister Frances Roach granted letter of dismission. BroRoss said could not serve as a supply ____. Bro. B. White made acknowledgement for disorderly conduct at Barney W. Smithsons. 22 Feb 1834 Bro Ross; Benjamin White’s case-satisfied by acknowledgement and was forgiven. 22 Mar 1834 Bro Ross; Bro. Isaac Standford received by letter. 21 Apr 1834 Bro Beall; Sister Lucy Irvin received by letter. 24 May 1834 Bro Ross; Sister Patsy, woman of color, property of H.L. Corbin, rec’d by letter. 21 Jun 1834 Bro Ross; No members received. 21 Jul 1834 Bro Steely; Choice of delegates to the associations when Bro. B. White and Clark with Tanner as alternate. 29 Jul 1834 Bro Steely; Sister Sarah Tanner received by experience. 29 Jul 1834 Bro Steely; Sister Sarah Tanner received by experience. 24 Aug 1834 Bro Ross; No members received. 21 Sep 1834 Bro White; No members received. 22 Oct 1834 Bro Ross; Epsy Summerlin rec’d by experience; Bro David Clark granted letter of dismission for himself and wife, Feriba. 26 Dec 1834 _______; Bro John Ross chosen as preacher. 24 Jan 1835 Bro B. White; Bro White to write letter to Bro. Isaac Standford requesting him to attend next conference and to show cause why he has not attended the meetings. Bro. A.B. Cook, (Clerk pro-tem) PAGE TORN OUT OF BOOK Apr 1835 ______; Took up case of Bro Toby; committee reported satisfaction, which was received by the church. 22 May 1835 Bro Ross; Bro Toby, man of color, property of Wm Tobinson charged by Bro Shadrac Meek as denying his own statements and a committee appointed to talk to Bro. Toby and Bro Meek and try to adjust the matter. Appointed were Bros White, McGee, and Cravey to bear the letters. The difficulty was settled. Bro Toby applied for and was granted letter of dismission. Bro Meek and Cravey applied, but it was laid over to next meeting. Note: Proceedings of the meetings have been shortened; however, all participants and persons mentioned are included. 27 Jun 1835 Bro Ross; The ordination of J.J. Carson as deacon took place with J. Ross, James Steely, Wm Bowden assisting. Bro Shadrac Meek and wife, Jane, were granted letters of dismission, with Bro Lewis Cravey writing the applications. 25 Jul 1835 Bro Beall; J.J. Carson and B. White were chosen as representatives to the association. Bro. J.J. Carson was appointed treasurer of the church. 21 Aug 1835 Bro Ross; Church in conference. 22 Aug 1835 Bro Ross; Sister Margaret Cook was received by letter. Sep 1835 Bro William Bowdon; Bro White, Carson and McGee were appointed to prepare a decorum for the church. Oct 1835 Bro Ross; J.J. Carson was appointed to raise a subscription for the use of Bro Ross 21 Nov 1835 Bro J.J. Carson; Bro Shadroc Meek and his wife, Jane, were received by letter. Sister Cook made acknowledgement for making an attempt to take her own life; the matter was discussed and laid over. Bro. Price and a committee were appointed to labor with Sister Cook’s case. Sister Carson and children were to report at next conference. Sister Margaret Cook applied for and was granted a letter of dismission. 26 Dec 1835 Bro Carson; Sister Cook’s case taken up and she was forgiven. 1836 The Church held monthly meetings during the year. Serving as Moderators were Bro Ross in February, April, May, June, October, and December; Bro William Bowden in January and September; Bro McGee in March; Bro James Steely in August; and Bro White in November. The following actions were taken: Lewis Tanner was cited for getting drunk-Bro White, McGee and Carson were appointed to labor with Bro. Tanner; the church agreed to move to a place on the road leading from Calhouns Ferry to Knoxville, not far from the bridge on the Aleahatcheo (Ulcohatchee); Issac Standford was granted a letter of dismission; White, Carson, McGee, Childers, R. Hicks, and Esq. Heard were appointed to raise subscriptions and alter to the building of church meeting house; Bro Tanner’s case discussed, charges proven, and he was excommunicated; Delegates elected to the association were: J.J. Carson, B. White, and I. Childers; Bro. S. Meek and wife requested and were granted letters of dismission; Bro Lewis Cravey cited for being drunk and upon his acknowledgement, was forgiven; Sister Elizabeth Pope, Elizabeth Price, and Sister Nancy Hicks and her servant, Simon, applied for and received letters of dismission. 1837 Bro Ross served as Moderator January through May. Others serving as Moderators were: Bro J.J. Carson in July and August 25th; Bro H. Hooten on August 26th; Bro J. Perryman in September and October; and Bro J.W. Durham in November. Actions taken during the year were: Sister Adaline Corbin, Bro S. Meek and his wife, Sister Emeline S. Corbin, Sister May McMullin and her mother (Sister Davis), and Sister Elizabeth James were received into Church by letter; Thos. Davis received by experience to baptize; Bro Lewis Cravey and his wife, Sarah, applied for and were granted letters of dismissions; Bro J.J. Carson and B. White appointed to bear letter of correspondence with Antioch; the Church received a letter of correspondence from Antioch by the hands of Bro Hatcher and Gaultney; Bro White stated a difficulty existed between himself and Bro A. B. Cook, being his reason for appointing Bro J. Carson to go with Bro White to try and adjust the difficulty, which was done and satisfaction obtained; appointed J.J. Carson to attend to the matter of selling the old house belonging to the Church; in August, Bro. James Perryman was chosen as supply preacher for balance of 1837 and 1838, with Bro. White to bear a letter to him requesting his services; Bro Thomas Davis was chared, proven guilty and excommunicated for getting drunk and swearing; the Church agreed to raise a subscription for the support of Bro Ross family. 1838 The Church held monthly business meetings during the year with Bro Perryman serving as Moderator each meeting except as follows: Bro J.W. Durham in April; Bro White in July, and Bro William Ross in November. Actions taken during the year were: Sister Mary Waller and Elizabeth Williford were received by letter; Sister Sarah Collins, Miss Eliza Irvin, Miss Mary Hickey, and Sister Priscilla, woman of color, property of James Morris, St, were received by experience to Baptism; delegates chosen to attend the conference at Benevolence, Crawford County, were J.J. Carson B. White, and alternate S. Meeks; subscription was raised for Bro James Perryman’s services in the ministry; Brethren White and J.J. Carson were chosen as representatives to the Rehoboth Association; in November, Bro Perryman was unanimously chosen as preacher; Sister Elizabeth Williford applied for and was granted a letter of dismission; J.J. Carson was chosen as clerk; Bro Perryman agreed to supply as a preacher for 1839. 1839 Bro Perryman served as Moderator for the year’s monthly business meetings except as follows: Bro A.T. Holmes and Bro J.B. Devound in July; Bro Austin Ellis in October; and Bro Henry Davis in November. The following actions were taken: Bro James Morris, Bro Joseph Parker, and Sister Margaret Cook were received into Church by letter; Sister Seney,, woman of color and property of Robert Howe, Bro William Woods, Eliza Wallace, Sister Mary Woods, Henry L. and Napoleon B. Corben, Bro Henry Davis and Sarah (his wife), Eliza, woman of color and property of C.W. Raines, E.B. Wallace, Joseph J. Carstarphen, and Bro Casewell Cook were received into the Church by experience and baptism; Church agreed to have prayer meetings at the Church on Sabbath evenings at 4:00 o’clock; appointed Bro Carson and Meeks to attend general meeting at Lebanon, Crawford Co, Georgia; received Thomas Davis by recantation and his pledging himself that he would drink no more strong drink or liquors; Brethren J. Carson, Jenry Davis and J. Morris were chosen as delegates to the association; Brethren and Sister Levin McGee and wife Mary D, William Green and Mary Green, his wife, and Sarah Tanner applied for and received letters of dismission; Bro. J.J. Carson served as Clerk in 1839; Bro Perryman was unanimously chosen as preacher for year 1840 and he accepted. 1840 Bro Perryman served as Moderator for the monthly business meetings except as follows: Bro William Jones in March; Bro Jno Hughs in July; and Bro Henry Davis in September; and Bro S.M. Durham in December. Actions taken during the year were: Sarah Harp, and Harriet Smith were received by experience and baptism; letters of dismission were applied for and granted during the year to Bro Caswell Cook and wife, Bro B. White and wife, Nelly, Sister Mary Waller (applied through Bro L. McGee), Sister Mary Hickey, Sister Elizabeth Montford, Bro Thomas Davis and wife, Mary, and Ann Davis; chosen to replace Bro B. White as deacon was Bro Henry Davis; Sister Mary Waller renewed her petition for a letter through Bro James Morris which was granted; sent to Harmony and Antioch for help to ordain Bro Davis in March, with Bro Morris and Mis (Meeds?) to bear the letter to Harmony, and Bro H.L. Corbin and J.J. Carson to Antioch; Presbytry Bro H. Beall, W. Ansley, J.W. Durham, and James Perryman proceeded to the ordination with prayer by Bro. Durham, examination of church by Bro Ansley, Durham and Perryman, ordination prayer and charge by said Bro Beall; J.J. Carson transcribed proceedings of the church in a new book procured by the church and a committee of H.L. Corbin, H. Davis and J.J. Carson examined said book and were satisfied; delegates chosen to the association were Bro H. Davis and J.J. Carson, and H.L. Corbin in case of failure; received a request from Knoxville church through Bro Wm Wellons to help to settle a matter of difficulty in said church, and Bro H. Davis, Henry L. Corbin, S. Meeks, and J.J. Carson were appointed to that work; appointed H. Davis and J.J. Carson delegates to the general meeting at Knoxville; Bro Perryman was chosen as preacher for 1841. 1841 Moderators for the year’s conferences were: Bro James Perryman in January and March; Bro Henry Davis in February, August, November, and December; Bro S.M. Durham in April; Bro Robert Flemming in June. Members received by letter were: Sister Sarah Hobbs, Sister Caroline Childers, and Sister Mary Murcherson. Bro David G. Cooper was received by experience. Letters of dismission were granted to: Sister Elizabeth Wallace, and Sister Nancy Hambrick. Other actions taken during the year were: William Woods was requested to attend the conference for non attendance and other causes with N. B. Corbin and Joseph J. Carson to serve on that committee; William Woods was charged with contempt of church, unchristian conduct, and fighting; Bro H.L. Corbin, H. Davis, and S. Meeks were appointed to labor with Bro Woods; Bro William Woods case was taken up in May when he made acknowledgements which were satisfactory; Bro Joe Carson and Henry L. Corbin were chosen as delegates to conference with Henry L. Corbin in case of failure; Bro Henry L. Corbin and J. J. Carson were appointed to attend the general meeting at Mount Zion, Crawford County, GA in October; Bro James Perryman was unanimously chosen for preacher for 1842, with the exception of one vote. 1842 Moderators for the year’s conferences were: Bro Perryman in January, May and July; Bro H. Davis in February, April, June, and September; Bro H. Bell in March; Bro Sanders W. Durham in August. Members received by letter were: Sister Harrieite L. Brantley, Jonah Pierson and wife. Members received by experience and baptism were: Miss Libby Rowe; Elizer Southall; Martin L. Harp; Edmund Killabrew and wife, Ann Killabrew; Mary M. Kickirson; Isabella Murchison; William B. White and wife, Alley White; Lewis Glissen; Catherine Murchison; John G. Carson; John Pierson; Ann Moody; Mary Corbin; Wiley McGee;Susanna Boyt; Theodosia Jarrall; Tom, man of color and property of Thomas G. Smith, Wesley Rickerson; Elvira Rickerson; Elendor Murchison; John England, Nelson, man of color and property of Jas J. Carson; Elizer McGee; Jas J. Wellons; Mary J. Herd; Judy, woman of color and property of Colin Murchison; Alexander D. W. Bateman; Jacob Hobbs; Elizabeth Hicks; Mary Pierson; Peter, man of color and property of William M. Brown; Mary, woman of color and property of Thomas C. Carstarphen; Kindred Boyt; Jerrushia Rickerson; Rachael Laurence; Ishmael Moody; and Sarah Ervin. Letters of dismission were granted to Sister Harriett L. Brantley; Liddia, woman of color and property of David Terrell; Bro Lewis Glissen and wife, Theodosia Glissen; and Bro John England. Bro David G. Cooper was excluded from the church upon the charge against him (charge not shown). A charge of having used profane language and leaving the church in disorder was made against Bro A.D. W. Bateman, with Bro Woods, Hicks and Childers being appointed to inquire into his case. In October Bro A.D. W. Bateman was further charged with making off with a horse that was not his own, and he was excluded from the church. Bros H.L. Corbin, M.L. Harp, and W.B. White were delegates to the general meeting held in Knoxville Community in November. Brother James Perryman was unanimously chosen as pastor for the year 1843. 1843 Those recorded as moderators for the monthly conferences were: Bro James Perryman in January, June, July; Bro H. Davis in March; Bro B. Sanders Durham in April; Bro Jesse Wood in May. (Moderators were not recorded for some of the conferences.) Received into the church by letter were: Bro Julis C. Lockhart and Bro Samuel Kelly. Letters of dismission were granted to: Bro Joseph J. Carstarphen, Bro John Wellons, Bro Shaderack Meek and wife, Bro William Wood and wife, Bro Simon Millirons, Sister Eliza Southall, Bro Edmun Killebrew and wife, Bro Josiah Pierson and wife and daughter, and Sister Eliza James. Those persons received by experience and baptism were: Sister Lucinda Rickerson; Bro Simion Millirons; Sister Winsid Pain; Sister Polly, woman of color and property of H. L. Corbin; Issac, man of color and property of Timothy Brazel; Reter, woman of color and property of Green P. Harp. Other conference actions taken during the year were: Bro N. B. Corbin was appointed as clerk to fill the vacancy of Bro J.J. Carson, removed; Bros J.J. Carson and Henry L. Corbin with Henry Davis in case of failure were chosen as delegates to the association; and Bro James Perryman was unanimously chosen as preacher for 1844. 1844 The only moderators listed for the 1844 church conferences were Bro Gardner in March and Bro Davis in November. Members received into the church by letter were: Bro Lewis Glisson and his wife, Theodosia; Sister Nancy Pitman; Bro Joseph Carstarphen; Sister Nancy Fitchpatrick; Black Sister named Easter, property of W.B. White. Letters of dismission were granted to: Sister Elizabeth Hicks; Sister Elizabeth Philips; Bro and Sister Wiley McGee; and Sister Sarah ____; Sister Mary Corbin; Bro Joseph Parker. Actions during the year were: Sister Sibby Pearson was charged with fornication; Sisters Carson, Corbin and Hobbs were appointed to inquire into the particulars; the church excluded Sister Pearson, having lost confidence in her; a charge was preferred against Bro S. Meeks, E. Killebrew, J. Pearson, and Sister Meek, Pearson, Killebrew, Sister Woods, and Sister Polly Pearson for truce breaking; Bro Childers, Davis and Carson were appointed to wait on the above Brethren and Sisters and report by the next conference (May); Bro John Pearson applied for a letter of dismission which was not granted; A charge was preferred against Bro John Pearson for contempt to the church and disorderly conduct and he was excluded from the church; Sister Rachel Lawrence was excluded from the church for fornication; Bro David Lockhart was to give testimony in above case; J.J. Carson, and H.L. Corbin were chosen as delegates to the association, with Henry Davis in case of failure; the case of Sister Rachel Lawrence was taken up and the church having lost fellowship with her, she was excluded from the church; Bro Jesse Wood was unanimously chosen as preacher for 1845. 1845 Actions taken by the church during the year were: Sister Mary Jackson and father John England; Molly, a Negro woman (applied through Bro King) were admitted into the church by letters; Letters of dismission were granted to Sister Carstarphen and her son, Joseph; Sister Jackson; Bro Enoch Wallace and his wife, Eliza Wallace; Bro Ishmael Moody and his wife, Anne Moody; Sister Sarah Smith; and Sister Catherine Stocks. Other actions taken during the year’s conferences were: Sister Corbin and Hobbs were appointed in March to labor with Sister Cook’s request to be excluded from the church; Sister Cook was excluded from the church with the charge for (contempt??); Bro W. Wood was excluded from the church for contempt to church and unchristian like conduct; Bro John Pearson was received by restoration; Bro J. Carson and Bro James Morris were chosen as delegates to the association; Sister Olive Cook was restored to the church; Bro Jesse Wood was unanimously chosen as preacher for 1846. 1846 Members received into the church by letter were: Sister Elizabeth Hosley; Bro and Sister Moody; and Elizar McGee. Those joining the church by experience and baptism were: Bro Thomas Haywood; Sister Caroline Bane; Bro John A. Woods; Bro Winfray Rickerson; Bro John Moton and his wife, Susan, Wilson Carstarphen; Sister Anna McMikel; Sister Mary Ann McCrary; Bro James B. Horsely; Bro James McMikel. Letters of dismission were granted to: Bro and Sister Moody; Sister Theodosia Glisson; Prescilla, property of Bro J. Morris; Bro William White and his wife; Bro Cooper; Bro Hobbs and his wife, and Sister James (which was granted but afterward reconsidered). Other actions taken during 1846 conferences were: A proposition was made for the church to make up something for missionary purpose in Texas, and they made up $5.50; BroThomas Carson was appointed in deliver an address on the missionary subject; granted from Elim were received in the other church or not; Choice of delegates to the association were Bro J. Carson, H. Corbin, and H. Davis in case of failure; A resolution was drawn up and entered into as follows-Whereas Shadrick Meeks, Jane Meeks, Mary Woods, Edmond Killabrew, Josiah Pearson, Elizabeth Pearson, Mary Pearson, Elizabeth Philips, and Priscilla, a colored woman, who were members with us, having applied for letters of dismission and having joined a church we do not hold as to be of the same order with them, therefore, resolved that this church is no longer accountable for their conduct; Bro D.J. Cooper was restored to full fellowship by acknowledgment; Bro William Slade was a correspondent from Antioch Church; Bro J.M. Wood was unanimously chosen as preacher for 1847 with Bro Carson and Harp appointed to notify him; Bro Wood notified the church he could not supply them as a preacher whereas the church unanimously chose Bro A. T. Homes as preacher for 1847. 1847 Church conferences were held monthly. Members received into the church by letter were: Lewis Huff, Thomas Head, and John Wellons. A letter was granted to Nancy Newsom after being reconsidered on account of her being divorced. Letters of dismission were granted to the following: John Person, Caroline Hambleton, Bro Lewis, Thomas Head, and Thomas Carson. Other actions taken by the church during the year were: A motion was approved to preach separately to the Blacks on Sabbath evenings; Brethren Wellons and __ins were correspondence from Knoxville Church; Sandy, a colored Bro, property of David Terrell, made acknowledgement for drinking too much, which the church considered satisfactory and he was forgiven; Tom, a colored Bro and property of Henry Davis, was excluded from the church for disorderly conduct, the church having lost fellowship for him; Delegates appointed to the association were Bro J.J. Carson, Henry L. Corbin and Henry Davis in case of failure; Bro W.D. Horn was chosen as preacher for 1848. 1848 Bro W.D. Horne served as moderator during the year’s conferences except as follows: Bro H. Davis in January and December; Bro Purifoy in April. Members received into the church by letter were: Tabitha Clements; Bro Peter and his wife, Sarah, colored brethren and property of James Avery. Letters of dismission were granted to the following: Elizar McGee; Bro. Kindred Boight (Boyt) and wife; Bro Joseph Carson, his wife, and two of his Negroes, Daniel and Nelson; Sister Adoline Corbin, her husband and two Negroes, Patsy and Polly; and Bro John Wood. Bro Jas. Clemons was received by experience. Other actions taken during the year were: Sandy, a colored Bro and property of the estate of David Terrill, dec, was excluded due to habitually getting drunk; Martin L. Harp was chosen as deacon to fill the place of Bro Joseph Carson; Bro Harp was ordained by Bro W.D. Horne and Bro Oston Ellia; Bro Henry Davis and Bro Martin L. Harp were delegates to the association; Bro Samuel Kelly was charged for drunkenness with Bro John Wellons to cite him to next conference when he was forgiven; Bro Kelly was also cited for getting drunk on day of the election, which he denied and made no acknowledgement; the clerk resigned and Bro James Hosley was chosen; Bro Wm. Kelly was expelled from church for drunkenness; Bro W.D. Horne was chosen as preacher for the year 1849 1849 Brother W.D. Horne served as Moderator for the monthly meetings except as follows: January, Bro Henry Davis; September, Bro William Davis. Letters of dismission were granted during the year to the following: Bro John Moton, and wife Susan; Lister, Mary Ann McCrary; Peter, colored man and property of Wm Brown; Judy, his wife and family, the property of Murkinson, now Brown; Jinny, colored woman, originally the property of Gray, now Brown; Mary, woman of color, property of Clarstarphan and Elizabeth Carstarphan. Received by letter into the church were: Elias and his wife, Susan, persons of color, the property of James May. Bro James Clemons was baptized. Other actions during the year were: Appointed Bro Davis, Harp and Horsley, a committee, to select and purchase half dozen hymn books for use of the church; appointed the clerk to write to Bro John Moton, who moved out of the church’s bounds without calling for a letter and without attending the conference, and to say that the church is not satisfied with him on that account; chose delegates of Henry Davis, M.L. Harp and James B. Horsely in case of failure, to the association; chose Bro C. Puryfoy as pastor to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Bro Horn. 1850 Brother C. Puryfoy, pastor, moderated all the meetings during the year except January, when Bro H. Davis served as moderator. Letters of dismission were granted to the following: Sister Ladocia McGintey (formerly Glisten); Elias and Susan, his wife, persons of color, the property of Phillip Matthews (formerly Jas. May); Bro John England, Sister Elizabeth Jemes; Bro M.L. Harp, Deacon, together with his wife, Sister Sarah Harp; Bro James B. Horsely and Sister Elizabeth Horsely; Brother N.B. Corbin. Other actions taken during the year were: Bro James Clements was elected clerk to fill vacancy created by removal of Bro Horsley; Bro M.L. Harp, James B. Horseley and Henry Davis were chosen as delegates to the association. 1851 Bro Purifoy was moderator for the year except in May when Bro Davis presided. Baptized into the church were: Colon Murchison; Chaney, woman of color, the property of A.G. Andrews. The church took up the case of Bro White which was referred to a committee of three-Bro Davis, Rickerson and Clements. The Case was held over. Sister Rickerson’s case was referred to a committee consisting of Sisters Fitzpatrick and Cook. The case of Sister Rickerson was dismissed and settled on 6 Jul 1851, after Sister Rickerson preferred a charge against Bro Wesley Rickerson for having slandered her character by saying she had been guilty of theft. Bro Davis and Clements and Bro Wellings in case of failure were chosen to represent the church in the association. 1852 Bro Purifoy, pastor, served as moderator at the church’s meetings during the year. Received into the church by letter were: Bro Rowe and Sister Rowe; and, Sister Elizabeth Mountfort from Knoxville Church. H. Davis and J. Clements were appointed to inquire into and to report on the belief that Bro Payne had acted in an unchristian manner-J. Christian, Clerk. Bro Payne, after deliberation by the church, was excommunicated by conference of 25 April 1852. In July, Kenneth Murchison was received by experience and baptized the day following. A committee was formed to go to see Bro Wesley Rickerson, believing that he had violated decorum by absence. Due to no action by the committee, to wit Bro Daniel Rowe, Bro J.J. Welling, they, in September, were to report at the next meeting. (Meeting records skipped to December). The case of Bro and Sister Rickerson was taken up in December and after deliberation Bro Rickerson was expelled, and a committee of Davis and W.J. McMichael were appointed to see Sister Maggy Rickerson and to labor with her for violation of decorum by absence. 1853 Brother Caswell Purifoy moderated the church’s conferences during the year. In February, the case of Sister Rickerson was continued and referred to a committee consisting of Daniel Rowe and James McMichael. In March the case of Maggy Rickerson was taken up and considered after which a letter was granted to her. Delegates to the association were Bro Daniel Rowe and James Clements with Bro Henry Davis in case of failure. Letters of dismission were granted to: Bro Winfrey Rickerson and his sister, Lucind Rickerson; Bro Daniel Rowe and his wife, Sister Sarah Rowe; Bro James Clements and his wife. The church chose Bro John Wellons as clerk. Bro Purifoy offered his services as preacher for 1854. 1854 Bro Purifoy was moderator for the church’s conferences except in July, when Bro Henry Davis served as moderator. Those received into church by relating their experiences were: Nathaniel, Henry, Eff, Auston, Chany, Sarah, Ann, Ceah, Catharine, colored persons, the property of Cadwell Rains; Jane a colored woman, property of Isaac Chatfield; Isaac, Peter, Amos, Rhodes, Rachel, Adaline, Henry, Caroline, Margaret, colored people, property of Cadwell Rains. Bro K.B. Murchison called for his letter, and it was granted. Bro Wellons and Clements were chosen as delegates to the association. Sister _____ Philips was received into the church by letter. The case of Sister _ibby Pearson was taken up and she restored to full fellowship and a letter of dismission granted to her. In November, a resolution was offered which read as follows: “Whereas James Clements, Tillity Clements, Winfrey Rickerson, Lucinda Rickerson, Wilson Carstarphen, who were members with us, having applied for letters of dismission and having joined a church who do not hold to be of the same faith and order with us, therefore resolved that this church is no longer accountable for their conduct.” The church set apart the December fourth as a day of fasting and prayer and to select their pastor for 1855. 1855 Bro Purifoy moderated the church’s conferences. Those received into the church by relating their experiences were: Joe, David, and Edith, colored persons, property of C. Raines; Caroline, Geneta Poley, the property of Rigdon More; Ailey, property of Robert Howe. (The book skpped over to Feb 1856.) 1856 Sanders Durham was moderator for the church’s conference except in November when Henry Davis served as moderator. Letters of dismission were granted to the following: Sister Elviry Rickerson; Sister Elizabeth Montfort. Bro Fitchpatrick was received into the church by letter. Bro White was expelled by the church for neglecting to attend a conference and other unchristian conduct. Bro Wellons and Fitchpatrick had been appointed to talk with Bro White before the case came before the church. Received by letter from Sandridge Church in Houston County were: Daniel, Cooly, Jim, Little Henry, Big Henry, Matild, Caroline, and Tuck, colored persons, property of Mrs Rains. Bro R.M. Owens was Chosen as pastor. 1857 Bro R.M. Owens, pastor, served as moderator during the year. Letters granted were: Bro Haywood; Isaac, Rhodes, Amos, and Rachel, four colored persons, property of Joseph Carson, formerly belonged to C. Rains; four colored persons (not named), property of Risdon. Received into the church by letter were: Sisters Percy Glisson and Elizabeth Oxford. Bro A. Fitzpatrick and W.J. McMichel were chosen to attend the association. Bro Owen was chosen as pastor. 1858 R. M. Owens served as Moderator for the church’s conferences during the year. Those received into the church by letter during the year were: George and Green (from Sandridge Church), property of P. Corbin; a Woman, property of W.B. White; Sister Mary Murchison; Bro. K.B. Murchison; Sister Martha Wilson; and Sister Amanda White. Brother J.J.A. Wellons was chosen as a deacon. The church went into the ordination of Bro Wellons for deacon, Brethren Owen and S. Durham Presbytery. Received by experience were: Frank, colored man, property of the Estate of Edmund Raines; Phill, colored man, the property of C. Murchison; Sister Martha McMichael; Bro. George White; Sister Mary Davis; Bro Leroy McMichael; Bro George Walker; Bro William Murchison; Mrs. Elizabeth Rigdon; Sister Mary McMichael; Gilford, man of color, property of Thos. Raines; Judia, woman of color, property of J. McClendons. The order of baptism was administered during 1858 to: Sarah, colored woman, property of W.B. White; Sisters Martha McMichael and Mary Davis; Bro George White; Bro Phill, property of C. Murchison; Elizabeth Rigdon; Leroy McMichael; William Murchison; Sister Mary McMichael; Gilford, man of color; Judea, woman of color, property of J. McClendon. Received into the church by restoration were: Bro W.B. White and Thomas, man of color, property of Henry Davis’s estate. Sister Oliver Philips applied for her letter which was granted. Those elected as delegates to the Association were Bro A. Fitzpatrick and George White, with Bro J.J.A. Wellons as alternate. The church sent $1.00 for min. and $1.00 for Association purposes. Bro Alex Fitzpatrick was duly elected as church clerk at the August meeting. A license to preach was granted to Peter, man of color and property of Mrs. Peter Corbin. In November, the church went into conference and unanimously elected Bro. R.M. Owen as pastor for 1989. 1859 Brother R.M. Owen served as pastor and moderator during the year. In March Bro John Wellons moved that Bro George White and K.B. Murchison be appointed to see Bro George Walker for improper conduct. Bro Wellons called for the letters of three colored Sisters, and for the clerk to write them, which was granted. Bro Walker gave acknowledgement and was forgiven. In June the church appointed K.B. Murchison and John Wells to see William Murchison for a public offense. In July Brothers Murchison and Wellons reported that Bro William Murchison stated that he would attend conference. Whereas Murchison failed to attend conference, the church preferred a charge for retailing S_____ liquor and non-attendance of conference business. At the next meeting Bro Wm. Murchison’s case was taken up, and after hearing from him, the church withdrew the hand of fellowship and he was excommunicated. Brethren K.B. Murchison and J.J. Wellons were chosen delegates to the Association. Bro Wellon moved to liberate and license Bro K. B. Murchison and Bro George W. White to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Received into the church during the year either by letter or by experience and baptism were: Eliza, a colored sister, property of James McMichael; M.H. Fitzpatrick; Sister Elizabeth White; Bro Thomas White; Bro Tanner; Sister Olive Philips; Sister N.C. Turner; Mariah, a woman of color property of B. McCrary; Bro Ed Turner and Sister Nancy C. Turner, his wife; Mariah, a colored Sister. Sister Martha Wilson applied for her letter, which was granted. Bro Owen resigned as pastor. The church chose Bro John Searcy as Pastor, and Bro White and Murchison were appointed to ask his acceptance to the same. Bro White and Murchison were also appointed to draft a resolution expressive of the church’s feelings at the parting of the late Pastor, R.M. Owen. In November the resolution was read and spread on the minutes of the church. Bro White reported that Rev. John Searcy could not accept the call of the church. Bro C. Purifoy was unanimously elected and Wellons and Murchison were appointed to notify him of the call and ask his acceptance to the same. 1860 Bro C. Purifoy served as moderator for the year except as follows: April and September, J.V. Gordon; November and December, J.J.A. Wellons. In delegates to the Association were Bro George W. White, K.B. Murchison and J.J. Wellons as alternate. Bro Edward Tanner, and his wife, Nancy C. Turner, applied for letters, which were granted on motion by Bro J.J. Wellons. Received by experience and baptized were: Vincey, colored woman, property of Elizabeth Morgan; Rederick, colored man, property of Thomas Murray; Jennie, woman of color, property of Wm B. White. Bro A.B. White brought a charge of theft against Tom, a colored brother, property of estate of Henry Davis, deacon. After consideration, he was excommunicated. Bro John Searcy was chosen Pastor for 1861, and George W. White and J.J. A. Wellons were appointed to inform and solicit his acceptance. Bro Searcy declined and Bro Robert Cunningham as chosen as Pastor. 1861 In January, Bro Cunningham declined as Pastor. Bro Purifoy was chosen. Bro K.B. Murchison, M.H. Fitzpatrick and G.W. White, alternate, were chosen as delegates to the Association. Bro A. Fitzpatrick was granted his letter upon request. Sister Celia Bridges, from Harmony Church and Jasper Knowlton, from Lebanon Church, were received into the church. J.V. Gordon was unanimously chosen as pastor for 1862. 1862 J.V. Gordon served as Moderator for the year. Delegates appointed to the Association were Dr. K.B. Murchison, A. Fitzpatrick and J.J. Wellon. The church collected money for the following: Minutes $1.50; Association fund, $.75; Army collection, $8.00; Indian Mission, $10.00. Sister Samantha White, Sister Mary Wellons, Sister Martha Knowlton, and Rufus White were received. Bro J.V. Gordon was chosen by a majority as Pastor. 1863 J.V. Gordon served as Moderator. G.W. White, J.J.A. Wellon and A. Fitzpatrick were chosen as delegates to the next Association to be held at Union Church in Macon County. K.B. Murchison, the clerk, was ordered to prepare a letter. Received into the church by experience were Bro Stephen Rigdom and Sister Nancy Gordon. Bro Ross was chosen as Pastor and W.B. White as appointed to notify him. 1864 In March, J.J.A. Wellons served as moderator. The committee failed to see Bro Ross; therefore, the church again went into choice and Bro Gordon was Pastor and accepted. In August, the letter to the Association, convening at Perry, Houston County, was prepared and read by the clerk and adopted by the church. Emily Fitzpatrick was received by letter. In September the meeting lasted eight days with the beloved Bro R.M. Owen and J. Thomas laboring faithfully with the beloved Pastor in warning sinners. The following five were added to the church by experience: Bro B.F. White, Sister Sarah E. Murchison, Mary Corbin, Julia Gordon, and George Ann Oxford, and one by letter, Sister Eliza Wallace. Bro Thomas accepted the call made by the church to serve them as their Pastor for the year 1865. 1865 Jett Thomas served as moderator for the church’s conferences. The church extended the right hand of fellowship to James M. Wilson, having received a certificate from the army of his making profession and being baptized. Delegates elected to the Association were Brothers George White, J.J.A. Wellons and K.B. Murchison, with Green White as alternate. Received into the church by experience were: Bro James Jackson, Bro Henry White, Bro James White, Sister Mary Taylor. Sister E. Whitaker joined by letter. Sister Emily Fitzpatrick called for her letter. Bro James McMichael acknowledged dismission of duty on his part, asked pardon and forgiveness, which was unanimously granted. The church withdrew the hand of fellowship from Gifford, colored man, property of Thomas Raines. G.W. White, K.B. Murchison, and S. Rigdom were appointed to see Bro James M. Jackson for non-attendance. In December, Bro J. Jackson and S.Rigdon were appointed to see Bro G. Walker about reports being in circulation of his being intoxicated and using profane language. Bro Jette Thomas was unanimously chosen as Pastor for 1866. 1866 Jett Thomas served as Moderator for 1866. Bro Walker came forward, made acknowledgements, and asked forgiveness, which was granted. Bro J.L. Jackson was chosen as a deacon. In March, a committee was selected to request the Pastors of Antioch and Lebannon Churches to assist in the ordination of Bro J.L. Jackson as deacon and G.W. White as Minister of the Gospel. In April, Jett Thomas, Washington Thomas, and J.V. Gordon were brethren who composed the Presbytery that proceeded with the examination of Bro J.L. Jackson, who was then ordained by the laying of hands. Bro G.W. White was also ordained as Minister of the Gospel by the Presbytery. Bro Reddick Harp, a freedman, called for his church letter, which was granted. Bro George Walker was arrayed before the church for the charge of intoxication and was excluded. Bro G.W. White, J.L. Jackson, and K.B. Murchison were chosen as delegates to the Association. The church sent $2.50. Received into the church by experience or by letter were Sister Mitt McMichael, Sister Melvina Griffin, and Bro C. Griffin. An index for the contents of this book, this part showing the members who were received by experience at Elim Church, Crawford County, GA from the constitution till the present time, 1840. Brook, Elizabeth Booth, Martha Booth, Zachariah Brook, Elizabeth Calhoun, Elizabeth Childer, Isaac Collins, Sarah Corbin, H.L. Cook, Carwell Carstarphen, Elizabeth Cook, Olive Corbin, N.B. Carstarphen, Jos. J. Davis, Thomas Davis, Henry Davis, Thos. Davis, Sarah Green, Mary Heard, Mary Hick, Nancy Hickey, Mary Harp, Mrs. Sarah Irvin, Eliza Keating, Mary Lock, Willis Leary, Mary Montford, Elizabeth Muncus, Cynthia Pickett, M.A.E. Pickett, Seaborn Price, Lucas Price, Elizabeth Smith, Sarah Smith, Miss Harriet Smith, Harriet Summerlin, Epsy Standford, Jeptha M.? Tanner, Sarah White, Benjamin Wood, William Willoby, Richard Wallace, E.B. White, Nelly Wallace, Eliza Wood, Mary (others listed) Colvin, Mary Gordon, Julia Oxford, George Ann Fitzpatrick, Emily Taylor, Emily Whitaker, E. McMichael, Mittie Griffin, Melvina Taylor, Martha Whitaker, E. COLORED MEMBERS OF ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH Property of W.B. White Property of C. Murchison Easter Phill Sarah Property of G.P. Harp Property of Isaac Chatfield Thomas Austin Reta (his wife) Jane (his wife) Property of Mrs. Edmund Raines Property of Sirena Braswell Isaac Isaac Nat George Property of Christian Willis Green Amy Frank Property of Brinkley Glisson Property of Robert Howe Sally Sallie Celia Property of Mrs. Peter Corban Mariah Peter Elsy Eff Henry Property of Henry Davis Jim Thomas Caroline Henry Property of Thomas Raines Cooly Gilford Daniel Catherine Property of J. McMichael Henny Eliza Edith Adaline Property of Bartly McCrary Chine Mariah Matilda Margaret Property of Elizabeth Morgan Caroline Vincy Lucy Property of Thomas Murray Property of W.B. White Rederick Jennie