Franklin County GaArchives Church Records.....Grove Level Baptist Church Minutes Copyright Date June 1844-December 1854 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jacqueline King http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00016.html#0003809 September 20, 2005, 8:41 pm Grove Level Baptist Church Grove Level, Banks County, Georgia Minutes and Membership Roll 1802-1902 and 1902-1942 As microfilmed by the Genealogical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah, and the Department of Archives and History, State of Georgia, Homer, Georgia, August 22, 1964 Part 5 Records of Grove Level Baptist Church (June 1844-December 1854) The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June 1844. Opened a door for the reception of members. Took up reference of Br. Gowers and Br. Haynes and the committee reported the matter settled and the church received their report. Called for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. Received Brethren Martin and Bowen as correspondents from Candlers Creek. We send to the Union Meeting J. Rylee, T. Holland and H. Sanders. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July 1844. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. All in peace. Dismissed by letter Dick, a black Brother, belonging to Lewis Jones. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August 1844. Opened a door. None came forward. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference and Br. John Prater professed to be hurt with Br. John W. Haynes for disorder in drinking too much spirits as he thought his conduct at a sale at Floyd Bush's and appointed J. Rylee and J. Kitchens to cite him to next meeting. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Sept. 1844. Opened a door for the reception of members. None. Called for reference and took up the one of Br. Haynes and referred it to next meeting. Enquired for grievances. None. October conference disappointed on Saturday Sabbath. Dismissed by letter Br. Horatio Gowers and his wife Leah Gowers and Polly Perry. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1844. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and took up Br. Haynes' case and referred it to next meeting. Called for other matters of difficulty. None presented. The church met on Saturday in December 1844. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and took up the case of Br. Haynes and referred it to next meeting in consequence of his being sick and not present. 1845 January 1845 meeting disappointed. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in February 1845. Opened a door for the reception of members. None. Called for reference and took up the case of Br. Haynes and he denied being drunk but acknowledged he was guilty of levity in such a manner as to make that impression and that he was sorry for his conduct and the church agreed to bear with him. Dismissed by letter Sister Mary Harris. Chose Br. John Suggs for our Pastor and are waiting for an answer from him. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1845. Opened a door and received by letter Sister Elizabeth Holland and R. J. Holland. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. Received a letter from Nails Creek requesting helps on Friday before the 2nd Sunday in May next. We send the following Brethren, T. Holland, J. Rylee, H. Sanders, W. Kitchens, J. Prater, J. Kitchens, J. Trimmier, William Curry, and B. Rylee. Dismissed by letter Sister Martha Hendrix. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1845. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Br. William Kitchens sent a request to the church to turn him out that he had been in disorder. We agreed to send Brethren H. Sanders and J. Rylee to inquire into the nature of the case and request him to come to out next meeting. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in May 1845. Opened a door for reception of members. Enquired for reference and took up the case of Br. Kitchens, he came to the church and gave satisfaction and requested to be released from his Deaconship and the church granted his request. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June 1845. Opened a door. None came forward. Called for correspondents and received Br. Martin from Kandlers Creek. Restored to fellowship Sister Sarah Hendrix. Called for reference. None. Also for the peace of the church and found all at peace. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July 1845. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty and found all in peace. We send to the Union Meeting at Cabin Creek J. Rylee, N. Sanders, H. Sanders, J. W. Haynes and B. Rylee. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Saturday in August 1845. Br. Holland Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also found the church in fellowship. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Saturday in Sept. 1845. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty, found all in peace. Appointed Brethren J. Rylee, H. Sanders and in case of failure W. Kitchens delegates to the Association. The church met on Friday the 3rd day of October 1845. Br. Suggs Moderator and entered into conference. The object of this conference was to consider and labour for a reunion of the members of this church. Whereas as there has been grievances and divisions among us it was therefore after due consideration and acknowledgments unanimously agreed that we unite upon the principle of mutual forbearance one with another. It was then moved that Br. John Lacy be received in like manner, upon confession and the showing he made to the church of his order and standing since he went off from the Association all of which being satisfactory to the church and visiting brethren. Names of those who returned, J. Brooks, E. Brooks, Sarah Brooks. J. M. Brooks, E. Henderson, Rebecca Rucker, W. Webb, M. Webb, Rachael Webb, Elijah Webb, Moses Hendrix, J. Lacy and his wife. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in October 1845. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty and found all in peace. Dismissed by letter Joanna Norwood and on Sunday, Hampton and his wife Ally, Blacks. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1845. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference and received a report against Br. William Kitchens for getting drunk and swearing and appointed brethren J. Kitchens, N. Sanders and T. Ivie to cite him to next meeting. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in December 1845. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and took up the case of Br. William Kitchens and the Brethren who were sent to see him report that he was guilty of the charges and that he gave no signs of repentance therefore we have excluded him. Enquired for the peace of the church and found all at peace. Agreed to study on the calling of a preacher for the ensuing year til next meeting. Received a request from Candlers Creek church for some of our Brethren to be with them in their next conference to look into the propriety of Br. John Martin being licensed to preach. 1846 The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January 1846. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. Took up the subject of calling a preacher and agreed to call Br. J. Human for this year. Dismissed by letter Br. Thomas Holland and his wife Elizabeth Holland and R. J. Holland. Received by letter Sister Cinthia Kelly. February meeting disappointed. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1846. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for correspondents, and received Br. Bowen from Candlers Creek. Called for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Found all in peace. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1846. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference and took up a charge against Br. J. W. Haynes for drinking to excess and appointed Breth. J. Brooks and H. Sanders to labor with and request him to come to next meeting. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in May 1846. Br. J. Human, Mod., and in compliance with our request he agrees to serve us the balance of this year. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and took up the case of Br. Haynes and he came forward and gave satisfaction. Called for the fellowship of the church and found all in peace. Appointed Breth. H. Sanders, J. W. Haynes and J. M. Brooks to attend the Union Meeting in the Jackson District at Oconee on Friday before the 3rd Sabbath in May. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June 1846. Br. J. Human Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Sister Sultany Bell. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church intereference. Found all in peace. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July 1846. Br. J. Human Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church intervention and found all in peace. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August 1846. Br. J. Human Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters ripe for church interference. Found all in peace. Dismissed by letter Br. Willis Webb and his wife Martha Webb and Br. J. M. Brooks. Appointed J. Rylee and H. Sanders Delegates to the Association and J. Lacy in case of failure. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September 1846. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Samuel Headen, Dotia Prater and by recantation Br. William Kitchens. Called for reference. None. Enquired for the peace of the church. Br. John Lacy applied for a letter of dismission and objections were raised on the grounds of some reports unfavorable to his Christian character and after some discussion Br. Lacy stated that he was no more of the church and that he could not live under a tyranical (sic) government, when the question of fellowship was taken and he was excluded. Dismissed by letter Sister Anna Lacy and at an adjourned meeting at Br. Headen's on Wednesday after the 4th Sunday on the above month Received by experience Polly Headen, Armstead Hardy and his wife, Lucy Hardy, and McNease Hardy. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday on October 1846. Br. J. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Thomas Bush, William Prater, Elizabeth Orr, Harriett B. Bush and Catherine Haynes. Enquired for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. On Sunday at the water received by experience Dorcus Hendrix. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1846. Br. J. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Emily C. Pruitt, William Perry and Elizabeth Prater, and by letter Joanna Norwood. Called for reference. None. Also for matters ripe for church interference, found all in peace. By a move and second we agreed to call on John Lacy for his credentials as we neglected to do so when he was excluded. We send Breth. J. W. Haynes, M. Hendrix and H. Sanders to demand them of him. The church and congregation unanimously call(stricken through) choose Br. J. Human to be our Pastor and Preacher for next year and he agrees to serve us. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in December 1846. J. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and took up the reference of last meeting and John Lacy came forward and gave up his credentials and manifested a desire to give the church satisfaction for his exclusion and to do so at our March meeting. The church agreed to send to some of our sister churches to assist us at our next meeting. We send to Kandlers Creek, The Line, Beaver Dam, Oconee, Academy, Cabin Creek, Blacks Creek and Harmony and that they be requested to send us helps. Dismissed by letter Sister Harriett B. Bush. Received a request from Nails Creek for helps in council on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Jan. 1846 (should be 1847). We send J. Prater and J. Kitchens. 1847 January meeting disappointed 1847. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in February 1847. Br. Human being absent Br. Goss Moderated. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and received a charge against Br. William Kitchens for drunkness (sic) which was proved and he was excluded. Received a petition for The Line church requesting the Eldership and others of our church to attend their communion on Friday before the 1st Sunday in March. The church agreed to inquire after the character and standing of John Lacy in Oglethorpe County in the church and vicinity of Big Creek and appointed J. Rylee, H. Sanders and J. Kitchens to discharge that duty. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1847. J. Human. Moderator. Opened a door for the reception of members and received Br. Uriah Kitchens and his wife, Susannah Kitchens. Called for reference and took up the reference with regard to the restoration of John Lacy and received in council the following Breth, viz. From Candler Creek, B. Casey, W. Lyles, S. Cowen, T. J. Bowen, J. David. From The Line J. Chambers and C. Smith. From Beaverdam M. Sanders, C. Mize and C. Norwood. From Oconee B. Thornton, J. F. Catlett. From Academy J. Langston and H. Whitmire. From Cabin Creek E. Jackson, H. White, F. M. David and Enoch Borders. From Harmony M. Moore, A. Mangum, and T. Morgan. The committee justified the church in withholding from our once Brother John Lacy a letter of dismission at our last September meeting on the grounds of there being wide reports against his Christian character. Whereupon he withdrew his application for membership. The Salem Church of Forsyth County sent a request that this church restore Ann Jordan to fellowship and grant her a letter of dismission. Said request referred to next meeting. We record with great sorrow the death of our beloved Sister, Elizabeth Bush. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1847. Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and took up the reference of last meeting and continued it to next meeting. The church met on Saturday in May 1847. Br. Human, Moderator. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and took up the case of Ann Jordan and the church refused to grant her a letter. Inquired for the fellowship of the church and found all in peace. Appointed delegates to the Union Meeting at our meeting house on Friday before the 3rd Sunday in May. Breth. Bush and Brooks and J. Rylee in case of failure. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in (June-month omitted on original) 1847. Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Called for fellowship of the church . All in peace. We record with sorrow the death of our beloved sister Elizabeth Sanders who departed this life on the 28th June 1847. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July 1847. Br. Human absent. Br. Hood, Moderator. Opened a door and received by letter Alfred Hudgins. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. All in peace. Received a second letter from Salem church requesting a letter of dismission for Ann Jordan, and refered the case to next meeting. Br. Rylee to write the church a few lines. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August 1847. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Louisa A. Sisson and at the water Elizabeth Rucker. Took up the reference of last meeting and Salem Church of Forsyth County after recommending our once sister Anny Jordan who has been excluded 30 years for adultery, they stated she justifies the church in her exclusion and that she has repented and the Lord has granted mercy and on their recommendation the church has restored her and granted her a letter of dismission. Called for the fellowship of the church and found all in peace and delegates to the Association J. Rylee and Harris Sanders and in case of failure Br. Thomas Bush. Dismissed by letter Hagar, a black sister, and received by letter sisters Dicy Orr and Mary Orr. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Sept. 1847. Br. Human Moderator. Br. David correspondent from Candlers Creek. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Eliza, a servant girl belonging to William Mintz and Martha Wyley. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in October 1847. Br. Human absent. Br. Langston, Moderator. Opened a door for members and received by letter Lucinda Whittemore. Enquired for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference and found all in peace. We have agreed to choose a Preacher at our next meeting also to choose a Deacon. Received by experience Melissa Sanders and Sister Prater. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1847. Opened a door for the reception of new members and received Br. Minyard Sanders and his wife Sister Flora Sanders. Called for and took up the reference of choosing a Deacon and Preacher and made choice of Br. Thomas Bush for Deacon and the church agreed to wait on Br. Bush til next meeting for an answer. Inquired for the fellowship of the church and found all in peace. The church and congregation unanimously chose Br. Human as our Preacher next year. Dismissed by letter Br. J. W. Haynes and his wife Catherine Haynes and Alfred Hudgins. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in December 1847. Br. Human being absent Br. Meeks Moderated for us. Opened a door for the reception of members . Called for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference and found all in peace. Received a petition from Candlers Creek requesting helps from our church on their next meeting. We agreed to send Breth. J. Rylee and J. Brooks, M. Sanders. M. Hendrix, and H. Sanders. 1848 The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January 1848. Br. Human, Moderator. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Found all in peace. Br. Thomas Bush accepts the deaconship. Appointed Monday after the 2nd Sunday in March for his ordination and requested Br. B. Langford to attend and the Deacons of Kandlers Creek and Beaverdam churches, for the purpose of ordaining Br. Bush. Dismissed by letter Sister Elizabeth Orr. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in February 1848. Br. Human absent. Br. Meeks Moderator. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference and found all in peace. Received a petition for Kandlers Creek for helps to settle a difficulty on their next meeting day. Appointed Breth. J. Rylee, Bush, Kitchens, Hendrix, M. Sanders, H. Sanders and J. Forbous helps. Dismissed Letty Casey and Nancy McBee. According to adjournment the church met on Monday 15 of March 1848 for the purpose of ordaining Br. Thomas Bush a Deacon, and organised a Presbytery. Ministers J. Human, B. Langford and L. Meeks. Deacons J. Langston, S. Hood, T. J. Bowen, J. David, M. Anthony, J. Brooks, J. Rylee and M. Sanders and after the necessary examination Br. Bush was ordained to the office of Deacon. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1848. Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters ripe for church interference, found all in peace. Received a petition form Oconee church for helps to look into the expediency of Ordaining Br. James Langston to the Ministry. Agreed to send H. Sanders, J. Rylee, T. Bush, J. Forbous and A. Hardy for that purpose. Dismissed by letter Sarah Johnston. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1848 Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Louisa Wyley and Amanda Wyley. Called for reference. None. Also for matters ripe for church interference, found all in peace. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in May 1848. Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Sarah a servant of Sister Pruitt and Ann a servant of Br. Thomas Bush's. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty. All in peace. Dismissed by letter Mary Orr The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June 1848. Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for difficulties and found all in peace. Received a request from Br. Langston for a letter of recommendation of his manner of life and preaching amongst us. Granted his request. Received a petition from Oconee requesting helps to settle a difficulty in that church. Agreed to send Breth. H. Sanders, J. Prater, J. Forbous and Hendrix. The church agreed to repair and make new seats to fill our house. Appointed the following delegates to the Union Meeting- Breth. T. Bush and J. Prater. Appointed the following committee to fix a plan for the new seats. J. Rylee, H. Sanders, T. Bush and U. Kitchens. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July. The minute(s) lost. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August 1848. Br. Human absent. Br. Meeks, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Received a letter from Epps Maulden containing an acknowledgment for the crime for which he was excluded from this church some years ago, refered to matter to next meeting. Appointed Breth. T. Bush and H. Sanders delegates to the Association, and in case of failure Br. M. Sanders or J. Rylee. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Sept. 1848. Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Thomas S. Sisson, Thomas Prater, Lucy Greenway and Rhoda Greenway and by experience Samuel Orr and his wife Elizabeth Orr. Called for reference of last meeting with regard to restoration of Epps Maulden to fellowship and have granted him a letter of dismission. Received a petition from Beaverdam for helps in council at their next meeting to look into the propriety of licensing Br. S. R. Hood to preach. Appointed Breth. T. Bush, H. Sanders and J. Prater to go as helps. Agreed to have the faith of our Association printed in our minutes, And at night received by experience Westley Wyley. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in October 1848. Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Annis, a servant of Br. Bush's. Called for reference. None. Took up the case of Samuel Norwood in regard to his restoration from an acknowledgment by letter, and refered it to next meeting and on Monday protracted the meeting. Breth. Suggs, Sosebee and Hicks were our preachers and received by experience Nacy Meeks and Alfred, a servant of Br. Wyley, Louisa, a servant of Br. H. Sanders, Basheba, a servant of Aaron Sanders, Caroline Sanders, and Martha Curry. Restored Charles, a servant of T. F. Anderson. Received by experience Aaron Sanders but he was too unwell to be baptized at this time. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1848. Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Richard Perry. Took up the reference of last meeting and refered it to the next meeting. Inquired for matters of difficulty and found all in peace, and have chose Br. Human for our pastor for next year, and he agrees to serve us. December 1848 (no entries) 1849 January 1849 (no entries) The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in February 1849. Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty and found all in peace. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1849. Br. Human absent. Br. H. Mangum moderated for us. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference and found all in peace. Received a petition from Nails Creek for our Deacons to assist their church in ordaining some Deacons on Friday before the 2nd Sunday in April next and have granted their request. Dismissed by letter Sister Eliza Webb. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1849. Br. Human absent. Br. Hicks acted as moderator. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. Also for matters of difficulty and found all in peace. By a move and second by Br. Josiah Kitchens that this church assist Nails Creek church no more in the transaction of her church business until she is restored to the fellowship of the Sarepta Association. Dismissed by letter Sister Rebecca Kitchens. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in May 1849. Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Sister Eliza Meeks, Br. G. J. Forbous brought in a charge against himself and it was moved and seconded that the case be laid over til next meeting and appointed a committee to attend to the matter, Vix. Br. T. Sisson, J. Kitchens and A. Hardy. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June 1849. Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and took up the case against Br. Forbous. The charge was for striking his wife and that she had provoked him to do so. The church appointed a committee to investigate the matter and examination thought them both guilty and excluded them. Enquired for other matters and found all in peace. Appointed delegates to the Union Meeting, Thomas Bush and H. Sanders and T. Sisson. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July 1849. Br. Human absent. Br. M. Sanders Moderated. Opened a door for the reception of new members and for matters of difficulty and found all in peace. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August 1849. Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Ester, a servant girl of H. Sanders. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference and found all in peace. Appointed delegates to the Association S. Sisson and J. Kitchens and in case of failure J. Rylee. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September 1849. Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Ellet Rucker. John Lacy petitions the church with an acknowledgment for restoration. Refered the case to next meeting. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference and found all in peace. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in October 1849. Br. Human being absent Br. Suggs Moderated for us. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and took up the case of John Lacy. The church adjourned their conference until next Friday to attend to the case of Br. Lacy. Called for matters of difficulty for church interference and took up the charge against Emily Pruitt for murder and appointed Breth. Orr, U. Kitchens and H. Sanders to cite her to next meeting. The church met on Friday according to adjournment. M. Sanders, Mod. And took up the case of John Lacy. The church received Br. Lacy's acknowledgment and gave him a letter of dismission. Took up the case of Emily Pruitt and excluded her. Last conference Breth. M. Sanders and M. Hardy were appointed to go with Br. Lacy to Br. Army's (?) and try to reconcile a difficulty between him and Br. Lacy. They went and reported satisfied. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1849. Br. Human, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Found all in peace. Sister Sally Brooks' letter was retained til next meeting then if no cause is shown why she should not have it she shall have it. RESOLVED, that if this church dismiss one of her members, and they hold their letter, in the bounds of this church six months the church shall call back their letter. 1850 The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January 1850. Br. Smith, Moderator. Conference was opened by singing and prayer. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and took up the case of Sister Sally Brooks' letter, and continued it til next meeting. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Found all in peace. Went into the choice for a preacher and chose Br. Wiley C. Smith and he agrees to serve us this year. The call was unanimous. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in February 1850. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door and received by letter Sister Rebecca Aarons. Called for reference and took up the case of Sister Sally Brooks with regard to her letter. The majority says she shall have it and we refer the case to April meeting for the benefit of the minority. Called for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Nothing brought forward. March meeting disappointed. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1850. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and took up the reference from the February meeting and agreed to grant Sister Sally Brooks a letter. RESOLVED, That in the future this church will receive testimony from out of the church and give it its due weight. Enquired for difficulties for church interference. Appointed Breth. T. Sisson and S. Orr to request William Curry to come to meeting and give the reason for his absence. The church received a letter from Sweetwater Baptist Church requesting Br. John Lacy's Ministerial Credentials. We agreed to send them to that church. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in May 1850. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Br. Theodore Turk and his wife Elizabeth M. Turk. Received by recantation Jackson Forbous and his wife Nancy Forbous. Br. Curry came and gave the church satisfaction for his absence. Enquired for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. We have agreed to repair our meeting house and have appointed a committee of 5 to see what repairs are necessary and lay in a bill for lumber. Appointed the following committee to collect money for Missionary purposes viz. Samuel Orr and Harris Sanders. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June 1850. Br. Smith, Mod. Received corresponding members from Beaverdam. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Sister Sarah Morgan. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. RESOLVED, That it be the duty of this church to mark all her absent male members at every conference meeting. The church appointed the following committee to have the meeting house repaired viz. M. Sanders, J. Rylee, T. Bush, H. Sanders, T. F. Anderson, E. Anderson, and William Mintz, and the church will defray the expense. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July 1850. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Appointed the following correspondents to the Union Meeting at Beaverdam viz. H. Sanders and M. Sanders. A charge laid in against Rebecca Rucker for using unchristian language at the meeting house. Appointed Breth. Meeks and Wyley to cite her to next meeting. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August 1850. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for and took up the reference of Sister Rebecca Rucker and she gave satisfaction through the Brethren. Enquired for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. All in peace. By the request of Beaverdam we send our Deacons as helps to ordain a Deacon at their next meeting. Elected the following delegates to the Sarepta Association viz. James Rylee, Harris Sanders and in case of failure, Westley Wyley. Absentees, Josiah Kitchens, William Prater, Thomas Prater, Uriah Kitchens, Thomas Ivie. The clerk to write a letter to the Association. At a meeting on the 1st Sunday in Sept. gave Richard Perry and his wife Rebecca Perry a letter of Dismission. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September 1850. Conference opened by singing and prayer. Received the following correspondents viz from Kandlers Creek Breth. P. Bowen and J. David. Opened a door for the reception of members . Called for reference. None. Also for matters of ripe for church interference. All in peace. Agreed to remove the Pulpit to the East end of the meeting house. Protracted the meeting til the following Thursday and received by experience Nancy A. Rylee, Thomas F. Anderson Sr. and his wife Joicey Anderson. Enoch Anderson and his wife Rhoda Anderson, Nelly Caruth, Flora M. C. Sanders, John A. Ivie, Rachael Brooks. Received by letter Davie, a servant belonging to D. Anderson. The two last named not returned to the Association. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Oct. 1850. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Mary Jane C. Prater, and (or Ann) Catherine Prater and Martha Jane Prater. Received by experience James M. Little and his wife Ann Little, John M. Turk, Nancy E. Turk and a servant girl belonging to James Norwood named Harriet and John L. Ivie. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. All in peace. Dismissed by letter Nelly Caruth. Chose Br. W. C. Smith our Pastor the next year and he agrees to serve us. We have rescinded the rule for marking absentees. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1850. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Nothing brought forward. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in December 1850. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of member. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. All in peace. 1851 The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January 1851. Br. Smith . Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Sister Mary E. Bush. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Found all in peace. February (1851) meeting disappointed in consequence of high waters. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1851. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Moses H. Sanders. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Nothing brought forward. Dismissed by letter Br. Uriah Kitchens and his wife Susannah Kitchens. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1851. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference and took up a charge against Br. William Curry for treating the church with contempt by going out of bounds in a careless manner as we thought and excluded him. The church has stricken out the six month resolution with regard to letters of dismission and has revived the old twelve months resolution with regard to letters of dismission. Took up an unfavorable report against Br. William Perry and his wife and appointed Brethren M. Sanders and M. Hendrix to go and see them and report to our next meeting. The church having heard some unfavorable reports against Br. Richard Perry and his wife Rebecca Perry, and after some investigation, refered to case til next meeting requesting them to return the letters of dismission they obtained last summer, at our next meeting. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in May 1851. Br. Smith, Mod. Entered into conference. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and took up the case of Br. William Perry and his wife and they gave satisfaction and the church agreed to get along with them. Took up the reference against Br. Richard Perry and his wife Rebecca Perry and excluded them for contempt of the church and for not returning their letters of dismission. Ordered the clerk to Apply to them for their letters of dismission. Took up a charge against Mary, a servant of Br. Bush's for lying and excluded her. Took up a charge against Br. Jackson Forbous from report for drinking too much spirits and requested Br. Nacy Meeks to procure evidence against next meeting. Appointed Brethren T. F. Anderson and J. Rylee to go to the Union Meeting at Walnut Fork and is case of failure T. Bush and T. Sisson on Friday before the 3rd Sunday in June next. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June 1851. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and took up the case of Br. Forbous and he proved the charge to be false. Enquired for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Nothing brought forward. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July 1850 (should be 1851). Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Nothing brought forward. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August 1851. Br. Smith, Mod. Entered into conference. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Samuel Norwood, a former member of this church, applied by an agent for restoration to the church. The church took up the case and refered it to next meeting. Dismissed by letter Sister Arsena S. Kelly. Appointed T. F. Anderson and James Rylee delegates to the Association and in case of failure N. Meeks. We record with sorrow the death of our beloved Sister, Martha Rylee. Protracted the meeting and on Monday dismissed two servants of Br.Wellborn's by letter, Ben and Nelson. Received by experience Mary Ann Savell, Elizabeth Jones, Sarah Savell, Nancy McBee, Rhoda House, Green McBee, John Mize and Thursday Georgiann Bradley, Elizabeth Norwood, Mourning Sanders, Martha Whitehead, Harriet Hendrix and Alfred McBee. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Sept. 1851. Br. Smith absent. Br. Goss, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience William Henry and Elizabeth Jane Meeks. Called for reference and took up the case of Samuel Norwood and ordered the clerk to advise him to place himself under the watch care of some Baptist church and they recommend him and then he can get a letter. Br. Josiah Kitchens brought a charge against himself for striking one of his neighbors. The church got along with him. Read the letter to the Association and Approved it. Dismissed by letter Samuel Orr and his wife Elizabeth A. Orr. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in October 1851. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Nothing brought forward. The church and congregation unanimously chose Br. Smith our Preacher for the next year and he agreed to serve us. Dismissed by letter Br. Joseph Turner and his wife Susannah Turner. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1851. Br. Smith absent. Br. T. F. Anderson Moderated for us. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Nothing brought forward. Dismissed by letter McNeese Hardy, Josiah Kitchens and his wife Nancy Kitchens. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in December 1851. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door and received by letter Br. S. J. Sanders. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Nothing brought forward. Dismissed by letter Br. Thomas S. Sisson and his wife Louisa A. Sisson. 1852 The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January 1852. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference and took up the charge against Lucinda Sanders, formerly Whittemore, for swearing and other misconduct, and excluded her. Br. Nathan Sanders laid in a charge against Br. Josiah Kitchens for threatening to whip him and for speaking unchristian like to him and for suing him and for giving him the lie. He said Br. Nathan Sanders had told three lies. Refered said matter to next meeting. Took up a charge against Br. Daniel Mize for selling a hog that was not his and excluded him. Dismissed by letter Br. William Perry and his wife, Margaret Perry. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in February 1852. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Eliza Webb. Called for reference and took up the case of Br. Josiah Kitchens and advised Br. Nathan Sanders to withdraw his charge and he did so the church requires Br. Josiah Kitchens to make good his assertions against Br. Nathan Sanders in saying that he told three lies. Br. Rylee to write to Br. Kitchens. Dismissed by letter Br. John Prater, Polly Prater, Elizabeth Prater, Jane Prater and Catherine Prater. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1852. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None in order. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Nothing brought forward. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1852. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None brought forward. Called for reference. None brought forward. Called for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference and took up a report against Br. J. Forbous for drinking too much spirits. Brethren E. Rucker and Nacy Meeks to cite him to next meeting. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in May 1852. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference and took up the case of Br. Kitchens and refered it til he could be seen and appointed the following committee of seven viz. J. Rylee, H. Sanders, T. F. Anderson, E. Anderson, W. Wyley, E. Rucker and T. Bush to investigate the matter and report to the church. Took up the reference against Br. Forbous and he acknowledged and the church got along with him. Dismissed by letter William Henry and sister Martha Jane Prater. Received by letter Lydia and Martha, servants belonging to Mr. Brown. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June 1852. Br. Smith, Mod. Called of reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Nothing brought forward. Opened a door for the reception of members. Dismissed by letter Br. Moses H. Sanders. Received by letter Hester, a servant of Mr. Brewer. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July (1852). Br. Smith absent. Br. M. Sanders Moderated for us. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Nothing brought forward. Agreed to unite with the Union Meeting at Cabin Creek on the 3rd Sunday in August. Appointed Enoch Anderson and Harris Sanders delegates. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August 1852. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Joicey E. Rylee. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Nothing brought forward. Appointed delegates to the Sarepta Association, Br. M. Sanders. Protracted the meeting til Friday evening and received by experience Frances Smith, Sylvanus Couch, Anny Meeks, Julia Bush, Mary Perry, Elizabeth Hendrix, Mary Mize, Harvey R. Anderson, Dianna Curry, Samuel T. Loggans, Ben, a servant of Br. David's, Arah, a servant of Br. Anderson's, Rose, a servant of Br. Brooks, Rose, a servant of D. Anderson's, Ginny, a servant of M. Mintz, Francis Ballew, Nancy Ballew, Martha Caruth, Green W. Sanders, Wilson Jones, Joberry (Johnny?) Slater, Jeptha Rucker, John Greenway, Nancy Curry, Melissa Curry, James T. Kitchens, William Wyley and by letter Joicey Ivie and by experience Mary Loggans. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September 1852. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter, Hardy Strickland and his wife Alsey Strickland and Stephen Cowen and by experience Mitchel Mize, Elizabeth Mize, Mary Ratliff, Surbina McBee, Mary E. Walker, Mary Ann Prater, Narcissa Hendrix, Sarah Ann Jones, Samantha D. Cowen, and Violet, a servant of M. Sanders. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference and took up a reference against Br. Jackson Forbous and his wife Nancy Forbous unfavorable to their Christian character and appointed M. Sanders, E. Rucker and N. Meeks to cite them to next meeting. Appointed Brethren Green L. McBee, Green W. Sanders and in case of failure T. F. Anderson delegates to the Association. Dismissed by letter Sister Eliza Webb and Martha Whitehead. Chose Br. Smith for our Pastor and he agrees to serve us. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in October 1852. Br. Smith, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Dismissed by letter Br. Green L. McBee and his wife Nancy McBee and Alfred McBee, Surbina McBee, Salina McBee and Mary McBee. Received by experience Nancy Greenway, Rebecca Greenway, Sarah Ann Greenway, Margaret Baugh, Amanda J. Rucker, David Greenway and Zerurah Kitchens. Called for reference and took up the report against Br. Jackson Forbous and his wife Nancy Forbous and excluded them both, him for getting drunk and her for swearing. Dismissed by letter James Kitchens, Wilson Jones and his wife Elizabeth Jones, and his daughter, Sarah Ann Jones. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1852. Br. Smith absent. Br. S. Hood, Mod. Opened a door for the reception of members. Called for reference. None. Also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Received a letter from Br. Josiah Kitchens in reference to a difficult between himself and Br. Nathan Sanders and agreed to settle it by a committee of five viz. Breth. J. Rylee, T. Bush, T. Turk, E. Anderson and T. F. Anderson. The church chose Br. Enoch Anderson a Deacon and appointed next meeting for his ordination. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in December 1852. Agreeably to previous arrangements a Presbytery was formed for the ordination of Br. Enoch Anderson a Deacon. The Presbytery was composed of Elders W. C. Smith, R. E. Oliver and Elias Sosebee. Deacons T. P. Bowen, J. David and E. Jackson with our own Deacons, and Br. Enoch Anderson was ordained Deacon. Entered into conference. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Moses H. Sanders and Jefferson Davis. Called for reference and took up the case of Br. N. Sanders and J. Kitchens. The committee did not settle it, laid it over til next meeting. The above committee discharged from further action. The church found all in peace. 1853 The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January 1853. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Took up the reference of last meeting and dismissed the case. 2. Opened a door for the reception of members. 3. Received a letter from New Hope church requesting this church to restore Samuel Norwood to fellowship. The church granted the request and dismissed him by letter. 4. Called for the fellowship of the church and found all in peace. 5. Appointed the following committee to revise the decorum viz. J. Rylee, H. R. Anderson and H. Sanders. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in February 1853. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Called for reference. None. 2. Called for the fellowship of the church and Br. Sylvanus Couch presented a charge against himself for drinking too much spirits and acknowledged he was sorry for doing so and the church agreed to bear with him. 3. Called for the report of the committee who were appointed to revise the decorum and they reported the decorum revised and the church received and adopted the report. 4. Opened a door for the reception of members. None came forward. Sabbath. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Sister Jane Mize and Br. William Henry. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1853. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Called for reference. None. 2. Opened a door for the reception of members. 3. Called for the fellowship of the church and took up a report against Br. Sylvanus Couch unfavorable to his Christian character. He is charged with getting drunk and buying and drinking spirits on the Sabbath day. The case continued til next meeting and appointed Br. Nacy Meeks, Ellet Rucker and Westley Wyley to see Br. Couch and cite him to next meeting. Dismissed by letter Sister Polly Savell. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Br. John Prater and Sisters Mary Prater, Catherine Prater and Elizabeth A. Hill. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in April 1853. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Opened a door for the reception of members. 2. Called for reference and the church preferred another charge against Br. Couch for having treated some of the brethren with unchristian kindness in attempting to remove a trial from the District in which he lived. Appointed Breth. H. Sanders, M. Sanders and E. Rucker to see Br. Couch and inform him of the additional charge against him and cite him to next meeting. His case continues til next meeting. Called for the fellowship of the church . All in peace. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in May 1853. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Conference was opened by singing. 2. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Alfred J. Ritchy, Franklin Owen, Amos Viols (sic), Mary Ballard, Elizabeth Ritchy and Keziah Owen. 3. Took up the reference against Br. Couch and excluded him from the church. 4. Called for the fellowship of the church. All in peace. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in June 1853. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Opened conference by singing. 2. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Nancy E. Strickland. 3. Called for the fellowship of the church and took up a charge against Sister Couch for requesting her name to be struck from the church book. Appointed Breth. H. Sanders, A. Hardy and W. Wyley a committee to see Sister Couch and report to our next meeting. 4. The church Appointed Breth. T. F. Anderson, James Rylee and Moses Hendrix delegates to the Union Meeting at Kandler's Creek church on the 3rd Lord's day in July next. Sabbath. Opened a door for the reception of new members and received by letter Nancy Smith. We record with sorrow the death of our beloved Sister Tabitha, a servant of Br. Headen's. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in July 1853. Br. Smith being absent Br. R. E. Oliver was appointed Mod. 1. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Br. Thomas D. Thurlkeld and his wife Lavanie W. Thurlkeld. 2. Called for reference. The reference of last meeting was continued til next month. 3. Called for the fellowship of the church, nothing presented. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in August 1853. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Opened conference by singing and prayer. 2. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Mary E. Brooks and John L. Meeks. 3. Called for and took up the reference against Sister Couch and agreed to bear with her. 4. Called for the fellowship of the church. Nothing presented. The church appointed the following delegates to the Association viz. Thomas F. Anderson, James Rylee and Enoch Anderson. Alternates Breth. Thomas Bush and Harris Sanders. Dismissed by letter Br. William Henry. Protracted the meeting until Wednesday during which time the church received by letter Minerva S. Parsons and by experience Elizabeth Loggans, William A. Ellison and his wife Elizabeth C. Ellison, John Hill and his wife Mary Hill, Martha Loggans, Mary Davis, Thomas F. Anderson Jr. and his wife Jane S. Anderson and Dinah, a servant of Br. Ellison's. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in Sept. 1853. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Emaline Loggans. 2. Inquired for reference. None on record. 3. Called for the fellowship of the church, nothing presented. Dismissed by letter Br. Johnny (Joberry ?) Slater. On motion the church agreed to get up with the Line church. Appointed the following Breth., W. Wyley, M. Hendrix, M. Sanders and F. Ballew to bear a letter to Oconee and ascertain whether that church wished a correspondence with ours or not. Appointed Breth. N. Meeks, E. Anderson, E. Rucker and J. Prater to bear a letter to the Line and ascertain whether or not she wished correspondence with us. The church sent up to the Association $9.00 for Association Mission. Number of members, Whites 157, Blacks 29=Total 186 Associational year ended. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in October 1853. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Opened conference by singing. 2. Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us in council. 3. Inquired for reference. None on record. 4. Inquired for the peace of the church. All in peace. 5. Opened a door for the reception of members. None received. 6. On motion the church went into the call of a Pastor and the election of clerks for the ensuing year. Whereas Br. Wiley C. Smith was unanimously called to the Pastoral care of the church and he accepted the call and Breth. H. R. Anderson and J. Rylee were appointed clerks. We record with sorrow the death of our beloved sister, Mary E. Bush. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in November 1853. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Opened conference by singing and prayer. 2. Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us in council. 3. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Rebecca Perry. 4. Inquired for reference. None of record. 5. Inquired for the peace of the church and took up a report against Br. John Greenway for drinking too much and appointed Breth. J. Rylee, S. Cowen and E. Anderson to see Br. Greenway and cite him to next meeting. Dismissed by letter Sister Martha Caruth and Rhoda J. Greenway. On motiuon the church appointed the following committee to supply the apartment of the blacks with seats viz. M. Sanders, T. F. Anderson and W. Wyley. Appointed the following correspondents (viz). to Kandlers Creek, Breth, Ballew, Rylee and Cowen. To Beaverdam, Breth. Tyley, Turk, M. Sanders and H. Sanders. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in December 1853. Br. Smith being absent, Br. David, Moderator. 1. Opened conference by singing and prayer. 2. Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us in council. 3. Called for correspondents and received from Kandlers Creek Br. David from Beaverdam Br. Mize. 4. Opened a door for the reception of members. None received. 5. Inquired for reference and took up the report against Br. Greenway and continued it til next meeting. 6. Called for the peace of the church. Nothing presented in order. Dismissed by letter Br. John Prater, Sisters Mary Prater, Catherine Prater and Elizabeth Hill. We record with sorrow the death of our beloved Sisters, Rachael Brooks, Polly Headen, and Annie, a servant of Br. Thomas Bush's. 1854 The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in January 1854. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Opened conference by singing. 2. Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us in council. 3. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Br. Renny Chasteen and his wife Anna Chasteen. 4. Called for reference and took up the case of Br. John Greenway and after his acknowledgment agreed to bear with him. 5. Called for the peace of the church and took up a report against Br. Thomas Prater for drinking too much spirits and dancing and then denying it and appointed the clerks to write to Br. Prater and cite him to next meeting. 6. Took up a report against Br. Charles, a servant of Br. T. F. Anderson, for getting drunk and refered it to the appropriate committee. On motion the church appointed a committee of seven to take up reports against black brethren and sisters and investigate the same and report to the church. The following brethren compose the committee, (viz.), James Rylee, Thomas Bush, T. F. Anderson, Moses Hendrix, Enoch Anderson, Enoch Anderson, Minyard Sanders and Theodore Turk. Dismissed by letter Br. John Mize and his wife, Jane Mize. Authorized the clerk to write Br. Moses H. Sanders a letter of recommendation. Appointed Breth. E. Anderson, S. T. Loggans and M. Hendrix correspondents to Oconee. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in February 1854. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Opened conference by singing. 2. Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us in council. 3. Called for reference and took up the case of Br. Thomas Prater and excluded him from the fellowship of the church. Took up the case of Br. Charles and he acknowledged he had drank too much spirits and promised to do better and the church agreed to bear with him. 4. Opened a door for the reception of members. None received. 5. Called to the fellowship of the church. Nothing presented. Dismissed by letter Sister Rena Prater and Br. Amos Viols. On motion the church reconsidered so much of the minutes of last meeting as provides for the appointing of a committee to take up and investigate reports against black brethren and sisters, and report to the church and the committee is hereby discharged from further action. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in March 1854. Br Smith, Mod. 1. Conference opened by singing and prayer. 2. Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us in council. 3. Called for correspondents and received from Candler's Creek Breth. Bowen, David and Duncan, from Oconee Br. Wilson, from Beaverdam Breth. Mize and Ray, from the Line, none. 4. Opened a door for the reception of members. None received. 5. Called for reference. None on record. 6. Inquired for the fellowship of the church. All in peace. Appointed the following correspondents (viz.) To Oconee Breth. Wyley and Hendrix. Reconsidered the dismissal of Br. Johnny (or Joberry) Slater by letter at his own request. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lords's day in April 1854. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Opened conference with singing and prayer. 2. Invited brethren and sisters of Sister churches to seats with us in council. 3. Opened a door for the reception of members. None received. 4. Inquired for reference. None on record. 5. Inquired for the fellowship of the church. All in peace. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in May 1854. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Opened conference by singing. 2. Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us in council. 3. Opened a door for the reception of members. None received. 4. Inquired for reference. None on record. 5. Inquired for the fellowship of the church and took up a charge against Sister Rhoda Harris for fornication and excluded her. Appointed the following delegates to the Union Meeting at Nails Creek on Friday before the 3rd Lord's day in July next, (viz.) Enoch Anderson, Thomas Bush, Theodore Turk and Harris Sanders alternate. The clerk to prepare a letter. Appointed the following correspondents, (viz.) To Candler's Creek, F. Ballew and H. R. Anderson, To Beaverdam, M. Sanders and J. Rylee, To the Line N. Meeks and J. Rucker. Dismissed by letter Br. Samuel Headen. Sabbath received by letter Br. Samuel H. Walker. We record with sorrow the death of our beloved Brother Aaron Sanders. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in June 1854. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Opened conference by singing. 2. Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us in council. 3. Opened a door for the reception of new members. None received. 4. Called for reference. None on record. 5. Inquired for the fellowship of the church. Nothing presented. The church having received information that one of her members has circulated an evil report about the Pastor of this church. Appointed the following committee (viz.) Brethren T. F. Anderson, H. Sanders and J. Rylee to see that member, inquire into the matter, and report to our next conference meeting. The July 1854 meeting disappointed in consequence of the Union Meeting. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in August 1854. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Opened conference by singing and prayer. 2. Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us in council. 3. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Sister Olive English. 4. Inquired for the reference. None on record. 5. Inquired for the fellowship of the church. All in peace. 6. Appointed the following delegates to the Association, Breth. Meeks, Bush and E. Anderson. Breth. J. Rylee and H. Sanders alternates. The clerks to prepare a letter. Money sent up for ministry $2.25 cts. For Association Mission 45 cts. by Br. M. Sanders. 7. Appointed the following correspondents, To Beaverdam Breth. Bush and Chasteen. To the Line Breth. Meeks and Ballew. Protracted the meeting until the following Friday evening during which time the church received by letter Sister Nancy Wheeler, Br. James Loggans and his wife Rebecca Loggans and sister Nancy Wood, and by experience Lavina A. Wood, Arlesa Brooks, Mary C. Loggans, Harriet A. E. Bush, Rodah A. Ivie, Nancy Mize and John W. Greenway. Dismissed by letter Sister Elizabeth Bryant. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in September 1854. Br. Smith, Mod. 1. Conference opened with singing and prayer. 2. Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us in council. 3. Called for correspondents, and received from Candlers Creek Breth. Bowen and David, from Oconee Breth. Thornton, Wilson and Wade, from Breaverdam Breth. C. Mize and W. Mize, from the Line Breth. Smith, Cape and Parsons. 4. Opened a door for the reception of new members and received by experience Nancy Rylee and John Toney and by letter Sister Sarah M. Richardson. 5. Inquired for reference. None on record. 6. Inquired for the fellowship of the church. All in peace. 7. Read and adopted the letter to the Association. On motion the church agreed to purchase a new book and transcribe both of the old books into the new one and the following committee were appointed to discharge that duty (viz.) H. Sanders, J. Rylee and H. R. Anderson. On motion the church appointed the following committee to superintend the repairing of the meeting house(viz.) Breth. H. Sanders, Enoch Anderson, W. Wyley, F. Ballew and N. Meeks. On motion the church went into the choice of a Pastor and the election of clerks for the ensuing year. Whereupon Br. W. C. Smith was unanimously called to the Pastoral care of the church and he accepted the call and H. R. Anderson and James Rylee were appointed clerks. Number of members in Grove Level church: Whites 160 Blacks 28=Total 188 Associational year ended. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in October 1854. Br. Smith being absent, Br. Oliver acted as moderator. 1. Opened the conference by singing. 2. Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us. 3. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Julia Ann Hill. 4. Inquired for the fellowship of the church and took up a charge against Br. John Greenway for drinking too much spirits and appointed the following committee (viz.) Bret. J. Rylee, B. Rylee and W. A. Ellison to see Br. Greenway and to cite him to next meeting. Appointed the following correspondents (viz.) To Oconee Breth. Meeks and Loggans. Sabbath, dismissed by letter Sister Melissa Curry. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in November 1854. Br.Smith, Mod. 1. Opened conference by singing. 2. Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us. 3. Opened a door for the reception of members. None received. 4. Called for reference and took up the case of Br. Greenway and continued it til next meeting. 5. Took up the request of Sister Couch for a letter of dismission and laid it on the table. 6. Inquired for the fellowship of the church and took up a charge against Sister Couch for telling a falsehood and for leaving the church and neighborhood in a careless manner and excluded her. Appointed the following correspondents viz. To Beaverdam, Breth. M. Sanders and Chasteen, To the Line Breth. E. Anderson and Ellison. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in December 1854. Br. Smith,Mod. 1. Opened conference by singing and prayer. 2. Invited Brethren and Sisters of sister churches to seats with us in council. 3. Opened a door for the reception of members. None received. 4. Inquired for reference and took up the case of Br. John Greenway and he made a very humble acknowledgment and the church forgave him. 5. Inquired for the fellowship of the church. Nothing presented. 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