FRANKLIN COUNTY, GA - Grove Level Baptist Church Minutes and Membership Roll January 1831-June 1837 ***************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm *********************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Jacqueline King fammaw51@yahoo.com 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 22 August 1964 Part 3 Records of Grove Level Church ( January 1831-June 1837) 1831 The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Jan. 1831. Appointed Breth. Wellborn & E. Mauldin to cite Br. Kitchens to next conference to answer to a publick report unfavorable to his religious character. The church took into consideration the extending of Br. Wellborn's Ministerial privilege & agreed to call on the following churched to assist in said work viz. Oconee, Blacks Creek, Kandler's Creek, Beaverdam, Academy & Line on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March. Dismissed by letter Sister Jane Minish. Found the following Query on the table viz. Has the Association any right to concern with the internal affairs of the church, If no, does or does not the qualifications of the officers of the church and the evidence to be received by the church belong to the internal affairs of the church. Answer to the first interrogatory, No. To the 2nd , Yes. The church met on the Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in Feb. Br. Kitchens came forward & gave satisfaction. Appointed Breth. Bonds & Harbin to cite Demps a colored Br. to come to next conference to answer to an unfavorable report against him. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in March. Dismissed by letter Br. Abraham Trail & sister Eliza C. Trail. The case of Demps continued. Took into consideration the extending the Minister privileges of Br. Wellborn. The following Breth. From sister churches attended, viz Oconee, Breth. James Langston & J. F. Kenedy, Blacks Creek Br. Howington, Candler's Creek Breth. Ambrose Yarbrough & Hezekiah Abner, Beaverdam Br. Pruitt, Academy Breth. Joseph Davis & John Wallace, Line Breth. Littleton Meeks, John Chambers & William Chambers, Who unanimously agree with this church that Br. William R. Wellborn be licensed to preach the Gospel wherever his lot may be cast. Rec'd a request from our Sister church at Leatherwood for help to Ordain a Deacon. Said request granted & Breth. R. Thornotn, Brooks & Harbin nominated to attend. Received by Letter Sister Peggy Kitchens. The requests of the Brethren at Gainesville granted. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in April & took up the case of Demps a black Br. & agreed to get along with him. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in May. Received by letter Sister Ann Sanders. June Conference 1831 1st Conference was opened by singing. 2nd Brethren & Sisters of sister churches were invited to seats with us. 3rd Inquired for reference. None 4th Inquired if there was any grievances that could be brought forward in Gospel order. None 5th Opened a door for the reception of members. July Conference 1831 1st Conference was opened by exhortation. 2nd Brethren and Sisters of Sister churches were invited to seats with us. 3rd Inquired for reference as to whether there was any grievances that could be brought forward in Gospel order. Took up an unfavorable report against Demps a Black Br. & appointed Breth, Sanders & Langston to cite him to meet this church on Tomorrow. 4th Opened the door for the reception of members. 5th Appointed Breth. Brooks & Harbin messengers to our next Union Meeting. Rec'd a letter from our Sister Church at Providence requesting this church to call a Presbytery for the ordination of Br William R. Wellborn to the Gospel Ministry. Said matter postponed till Friday before the 2nd Saturday in August next. Sunday met according to adjournment the case of Demps the Black Brother relative to said report, which report was that he had taken his master's horse without leave and rode him to a certain store & there being interrogated by Patrols stated to them that he had permission from his master which appears to be entirely false, also a report that said Demps is guilty of the act of adultery. The church unanimously excluded him from our communion and fellowship. The church met on Friday before the 3rd Sabbath in August. 1st Opened conference by singing. 2nd Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us. 3rd Inquired for a reference also whether there be any grievances that could be brought forward in Gospel order. 4th Took into consideration the request of our sister church Providence relative to the Ordination of Br. Wellborn to the Gospel Ministry. Said matter dismissed at the request of Br. Wellborn. 5th Opened a door for the reception of members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in September. 1- Opened conference by singing & prayer. 2- Brethren and sisters of sister churches were invited to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference, also whether there be any grievances that could be brought forward in gospel order. 4- Appointed the following brethren messenger to the Association, viz R. Thornton & Wellborn. 5- Opened a door for the reception of members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in Oct. 1831. 1- Opened conference by singing. 2- Invited brethren & sisters of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference, also whether there be any grievances that could be brought forward in gospel order. 4- Appointed Breth. Wellborn, Sandidge & Brooks to cite Br. George Rucker to next conference to answer to the charge of circulating a slanderous report against the Pastor of this church. 5- Dismissed by letter sister Judith Barnwell & sister Olive Hampton. 6- Received a petition from our sister church Providence for us to call a Presbytery for the ordination of Br. Wellborn to the Gospel ministry. Said request granted and the following brethren requested to compose the Presbytery for his ordination, viz Littleton Meeks, Henry David, Jeremiah Reeves, George Lumpkin & William Manning. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Nov. 1831. Took up the case of Br. Rucker and agreed to lay it over until next meeting in consequence of his being sick & not able to come. On the 7th of December 1831. The following Ministering Brethren met at Grove Level church viz Hymer, David, Meeks, Caloway and Thornton, and formed themselves into a Presbytery for the purpose or ordaining W. R. Wellborn to the Gospel Ministry. The Presbytery proceeded to business and after examining the church and not finding a oneness, thought it most expedient to defer the ordination for the present, and also at the request of Br. Wellborn. Nathaniel Harbin, Clk. S. Hymer, Mod. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in Dec. 1831. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us in council. 3- Inquired for reference and took up the case of Br. George Rucker and excommunicated him. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Robert Toney and Sarah Perry. 1832 The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in Jany 1832. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited visiting brethren to seats with us. 3-Inquire for reference. None. 4-Opened door for the reception of members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in Feb. 1832. 1-Opened conference by singing. 2-Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. Dismissed by letter Sister Sarah Johnson. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in March 1832. 1 Opened conference by singing, exhortation & prayer. 2 Inquired for references. None. 3 Inquired if any matters dealing that were ripe for church interference. None. 4 The church took into consideration the propriety of appointing a standing committee to settle debts and also to examine and arrange matters requiring church interference left as a reference. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in April 1832. 1 Opened conference by singing. 2 Inquired for and took up the reference of last meeting and agreed to continue it for further conference. 3 Opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter Sister Eliza Webb. 4 Received a request from Providence church asking for helps to settle a difficulty. Appointed Brethren Elijah Thornton and Willis Webb to go as helps from this church. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in May 1832. 1 Conference was opened by singing. 2 Invited brethren and sisters from sister churches to seats with us. 3 Opened a door for the reception of members. 4 Inquired for and took up the reference of last meeting and dismissed it. 5 Dismissed by letter sisters Mary Arrowood and Dorothy Huggins. The church met of Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in June 1832. 1 Conference was opened by singing and exhortation. 2 Invited brethren and sisters of sister churches to seats with us. 3 Inquired for reference. None. 4 Enquired for matters ripe for church interference. None. 5 Opened a door for the reception of members. 6 Whereas Sister Mary Mauldin once obtained a letter of admission from this church and having lost the came makes application for an other letter. Appointed Brethren Sanders & Thornton and Sandidge to have an interview with Sister Maulden and report the same to this church. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath on July 1832 1-Opened the conference by singing and exhortation. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference. None. 4-Inquired for matters of difficulty requiring church interference. None. 5-Heard the report of the brethren appointed to see Sister Polly Malden and agreed to grant her another letter with a note stating the circumstances by way of postscript. 6-Appointed Thursday before the 3rd Sabbath in August for our next conference. 7- Opened the door the reception of members and received by experience Patsy Holland. The church met on Wednesday before the 3rd Sabbath in August 1832. 1-Opened the conference by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference. None. 4-Inquired if there be any matters of difficult ripe for church interference. None. 5-Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Jane Tapp, Anny Tapp, Uriah Kitchens and Samuel Norwood and by recantation Anny Hall formerly Anny Savell. 6-Received a request from our sister church Neals Creek (Nails Creek) for the dismission of Br. Wellborn. Said request granted. 7- Appointed Breth. R. Thornton and Jacob Brooks messengers to the Association. 8-Adjourned to meet at the water tomorrow morning. Met according to adjournment and opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Elisabeth Meeks, Thomas Ivie and Elisabeth Ivie. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in Oct.1832. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference. None. 4-Inquired if there be any matter of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 5-Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Alphas Herren. 6-Agreed to open a door for the reception of members on tomorrow at the place where baptism is to be administered. The church met on the 3rd Sabbath in Nov. 1832. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference. None. 4- Inquired for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 5-Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Sarah Brooks. 6-Dismissed by letter sister Mary Payne, Brother and Sister Ware and Caty a colored sister. 7-Received a petition from our sister church at Nails Creek for Ministerial help to ordain Br. Wellborn to the Gospel Ministry. Brother R. Thornton given up to exercise his own discretion in the above matter. The church met on the 3rd Sabbath in Dec. 1832. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference. None. 4-Inquired for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 5-Moved and seconded that the voice of the church be taken whether Br. Thornton invite Br. Wellborn to preach when he visits us under existing circumstances relative to his ordination. Said matter left as a reference. 6-Opened a door for the reception of members. Received by experience Mary Dailey. 7-Dismissed by letter Sisters Baugh and Wellborn and Br. Sandidge and his wife also sisters Mary Henderson and Pritchett. 1833 The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in Jan. 1833. 1-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us to aid in any matters coming before us. 2-Inquired for and took up the reference of last meeting and decide in the affirmative. 3-Inquired for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4- Opened a door for the reception of members. Received by experience Martha Hendrix. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in Feb. 1833 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference. None. Also whether there be any matters of difficult ripe for church interference. Received a letter from Henry & Polly Walston formerly excommunicated by this church making acknowledgments for their former conduct and requesting the church to forgive them. The church unanimously forgave them, and directs the clerk to inform them of the disposition the church has made of their acknowledgment and request. 4-Caty a coloured sister returns her letter to this church and is received. 5-Application being made by Br. Sandidge for letters for Brother and Sister Langston said matter left as a reference. 6-Opened a door for the reception of members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in March 1833. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for and took up the reference relative to Br. & Sister Langston's obtaining letters of dismission. The church is unanimously opposed to their having letters in consequence on his part of making unfair statements relative to his debts and going off and leaving the same unsettled and throwing out unlawful threats relative to his neighbor and also for not applying for a letter before he left the country, and in consequence on her part of her partaking too much of the spirit of her husband in going off and leaving his affairs unsettled. The church directs Brethren R. Thornton, Brooks and Harbin to write to them stating the reason why the church can not grant the letters, and give them a reasonable time to reply. 4-Br. Nathan Sanders introduced a charge against Br. Robert Toney for not paying him a certain note. Appointed Breth. Epps, Mauldin and William Kitchens to cite him to next church meeting. 5-Opened a door for the reception of members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in April 1833. 1-Conference was opened by exhortation. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for the reference of Brother & Sister Langston and took it up and refered it to next meeting also took up and refered the case of Br. Robert Toney to next meeting. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in May 1833. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with them. 3-Inquired for and took up the case of Henry and Polly Walston also received a letter from the church of Christ Hebziba (sic) in Troup County Geo. Stating that Henry and Polly Walston were in good standing. We restore them to fellowship and grant them letters of dismission and took up the case of Br and sister Langston and excommunicated them, also took up the case of Br. Toney and satisfaction was obtained by Br. Toney promising to pay the money this evening. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June 1833. 1-Conference was opened by singing and exhortation. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with them. 3- Inquired for reference also for matters ripe for church interference. None. 4-A charge introduced against Br. Robert Toney by reports for writing and making publick a slanderous report and excommunicated him on the above charge. 5-Appointed Brethren R. Thornton and Jacob Brooks to cite Br. Alpha Herren to attend our next conference meeting to answer unfavorable report relative to his religious character. 6-Opened a door for the reception of members and Received by experience Sister Mary Casey and by letter Sister Sarah Morris. Brethren Brooks and Harbin agreed to represent us in the next Union Meeting. Agreed to open a door for the reception of members on Wednesday 26th Inst. at the place where the ordinance of Baptism is to be administered. Wednesday 26th June. Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Br. Bennet Rylee and sisters Nancy Rylee and Ann Graham. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July 1833. 1-Conference was opened by singing and exhortation. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference and took up the case of Br. Herren's and left it as a reference. 4-Inquired for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 5-Received a request from our sister church Blacks Creek for helps to settle a difficulty said request granted and Breth E. Thornton and Harbin appointed to go as helps. 6-Opened a door for the reception of members. Received by experience Br. Joel Casey. Agreed to open a door for the reception of members on Saturday before the 1st Sabbath in August. Opened as door for the reception of members, and received by experience Nancy and Lucinda Everett. Agreed to open a door on tomorrow at the place where baptism is to be administered Sabbath, the church opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Br. James Rylee. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in August 1833. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for and took up the reference against Br. Alphas Herren and he having failed to comply with the request of the church was excommunicated. 4-Inquired for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 5-Opened a door for the reception of members. The church met on Friday before the 3rd Sabbath in September 1833. 1-Conference was opened by singing and exhortation. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference, also whether there be any matter of difficulty ripe for church interference. 4-Received a request from our sister church Lystra for Ministerial help to examine into the qualifications of Br. Benj. Brown as a suitable person for ordination to the Ministry. Said request was granted. 5-Dismissed by letter Br. John & Sister Lucinda Brooks. 6-Opened a door for admission into the church. Received by experience Br. Paris Casey. 7-Delegated Brethren R. Thornton and Harbin and Br. Jacob Brooks in case of failure to represent us in our next Association. The clerk to write a letter and exhibit it to the church on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in Oct. next. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in Oct. 1833. 1-Conference was opened by singing and prayer. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Received a letter from William Langston formerly a member of this church. Agreed to write to him again. Brethren R. Thornton, Jacob Brooks and Harbin to write. 5-Dismissed by letter Br. Paris Casey. 6-Opened a door for the reception of members. 7-Received and sanctioned the letter to the Association and returned it to the clerk to fill out. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in Nov. 1833. 1-Conference was opened by exhortation. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also for matters of difficulty ripe for church intervention. 4-Dismissed Br. Bennet Rylee and Sister Martha Holland. 5-Opened a door for the reception of members. 6-On Sunday dismissed Sister Ann Graham. 1834 The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in Jan. 1834, the Pastor being absent. 1-Appointed Br William Kitchens Mod. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference. None. 4-Inquired for matters of difficult ripe for church interference. None. 5- Opened a door for the reception of new members. 6-N. Harbin presented a letter to the church written to William Langston relative to his and his wife's exclusion. The church directs him to fill out the letter, by inserting the charges against them and send it on. 7-Dismissed by letter Br. Joel Casey & Sister Mary Casey. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in Feb. 1834. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also whether there be any matters of difficult ripe for church interference. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in March 1834. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also whether there be any matters ripe for church interference. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Br. Joseph & Sister Anna Johnston and Sister Susannah Kitchens. 5- Received a request from our sister church at Neals (Nails) Creek for the Eldership of this church to assist in the ordination of a Deacon. Said request granted. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in April 1834. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference also whether there be any matters of difficult ripe for church interference. 4-Moves and seconded that the voice of the church be taken whether she considers the terms Deacon and Elder Synonymous, Said matter refered to next meeting. 5-Received a request from our sister church Neals (Nails) Creek for Eldership to ordain a deacon, said request granted. 6-Dismissed by letter Sister Mary Darby. 7- Opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter, sister Sarah Johnston. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in May 1834. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for and took up the reference of last conference relative to the terms Deacon and Elder. The church considers them the same and related to Deacon and Preacher. 4-Inquired to matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. 5-Query. Is any member of the church entitled to church fellowship that is insolvent and uses not all the necessary means to extricate himself from debt, referenced to next conference. 6-Opened a door for the reception of members and received by recantation Sister Mary Patterson. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in June 1834. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for and took up reference of last meeting and answered the said query in the negative unanimously. 4- Opened a door for the reception of members. 5-Took into consideration the recovering one side of the meeting house and repairing the doors and Window Shutters. Appointed Breth. Harbin, E. Thornton and H. Sanders to superintend the same. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August 1834. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also whether there be any matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of new members. 5- Appointed Breth. William Kitchens & Willis Webb correspondents to our next Union Meeting. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in Sept. 1834. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also whether that be any matter of difficulty ripe for church interference. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Br. Nathan & Sister Frances Sanders. 5-Appointed Bret. R. Thornton and Nathaniel Harbin and in case of failure Br. Jacob Brooks to our next Association. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in Oct. 1834. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also whether there be any matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. 5-The letter to the Association called for read and received. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in Nov. 1834. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also whether there are any matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in Dec. 1834. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also whether there are any matters ripe for church interference. None. 4-Dismissed by letter sister Susan Turner. 1835 The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in Jan. 1835. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also whether there are any matters ripe for church interference. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Br. Larkin Looney. 5-Dismissed by letter Sister Mary Patterson. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in Feb. 1835. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference also whether there are matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in March 1835. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seat with us. 3-Inquired for reference also whether there are any matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Read and took up a request from the Baptist Church of Christ at Little Cypress, Alabama, requesting the restoration of our once Brother and sister Langston or a copy of the charges sent to them in order for them to act on the same, also received an acknowledgment from William Langston. Agreed to write to said church on the above matter. 5-Opened the door for the reception of new members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in June 1835. 1-Conference was opened by singing and prayer. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference also whether there be any matter of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. 5-Appointed Brethren Brooks and Harbin to represent us in our next Union meeting. At a Union Meeting began and held at Grove Level Meeting house on Friday 17th -18th and 19th July 1835. The following brethren from sister churches attended. From Academy, Davis, Thomas and Dougherty. From Blacks Creek, No messengers. From Cabin Creek, Borders and Rogers. From Candlers Creeek, Yarborough, Culpepper and T. T. Bowen. From Grove Level, Brooks and Harbin. Mars Hill, Doolittle. Oconee, McLester (?). Walnut Fork, Brazelton. Providence, Polk and Williams. Nails Creek, Pool, Crow and Toney. Athens, No messengers. 1-Called for and read correspondence from sister Union Meetings, Messengers from the Elbert District, Breth Harris, Ford and B. Thornton were cordially received and affectionately invited to seats with us. 2-Appointed a committee of 5 to arrange preaching during the meeting to consist of Breth Davis, T. T. Bowen, Brooks, Brazelton and Harbin. 3-Appointed the next Union Meeting for the Jackson District at the Walnut Fork. 4-Agreed to keep up the correspondence with our sister Union Meetings. Breth Davis and Harbin to write and the following brethren messengers to the Oglethorpe District: Davis, Reeves and Brazelton. To the Elbert District Brethren R. Thornton, Yarborough, Wellborn and Harbin. 5-The committee to arrange preaching report that Brethren B. Thornton preach first, Br. Ford to follow then an intermission after which Br. Reeves preach then commune after communion. Open a door for the reception of members. 6-Adjourned to meet at 10 O clock tomorrow. 7- Met according to adjournment and at the close of communion opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Sister Eady Henderson. 8-The committee to arrange preaching report that Breth B. Thornton and Ford preach in the order of their names and Br. Yarborough to exercise in that way he may think proper. Then an intermission. Then Breth Wellborn, Reeves and Thornton to preach in the order of their names. 9-The stand now occupied on Sunday by Breth B. Thornton, Ford and Yarborough in the forenoon. Then Br. Anthony preached and was followed in exhortation by Br. Wellborn and others we trust with good effect. 10-Concluded to continue the meeting until Monday evening and adjournment to meet in the morning at 10 O clock. 11-Met according to adjournment and the Desk was occupied by Breth Wellborn, Reeves and Anthony. 12-Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Alex (?) Mauldin. The church met on Friday the 31st July and after an appropriate discourse by Elder John Harris followed by Elders Wellborn and Thornton, Opened a door for the reception of members and Received by experience Joseph Turner and Mary Brooks. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in August 1835. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also whether there be any matter of difficulty ripe for church interference. Br. R. Thornton presented a letter to the church written by the request of Cloud's Creek to him by Br. Butler Stamps, specifying and preferring charges against Br. Larkin Looney for making false statements relative to his debts in Oglethorpe County, also for getting drunk. Moved and seconded that the church take up the case of Br. Larkin Looney and after investigation he was unanimously excluded from the fellowship of the church. 5-(there is no 4)- Received a request from our sister church Poplar Spring for the Eldership of this church and as many of the laity as can conveniently go to meet with them on Wednesday after 1st Sunday in Sept. next, and appointed 5 of the laity to go with the Eldership viz. Breth E. Thornton, G. T. Bond, W. Webb, William Kitchens and H. Sanders. 6-Dismissed by letter Br. G. T. Bond. 7-Opened a door for the reception of members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in Sept. 1835. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also whether there be any matter of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Dismissed by letter Mary a coloured sister. 5-Appointed Breth. R. Thornton and J. Brooks messengers to our next association. 6-Opened a door for the reception of members. The minutes of the Oct conference lost or mislaid. No recollection of any business of importance. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day on Nov. 1835. The Pastor being absent Brother Yarborough was appointed Mod. 1-Conference was opened by singing & prayer. 2-Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Sisters Joannah Norwood and Elisabeth Bryant. Alphas Herren came forward and made an acknowledgment to the church for his past conduct, refered said matter to be attended to on tomorrow. The church met according to previous arrangement. 1- Appointed Br. Wellborn Mod. 2-Conference opened by singing. 3-Alphas Herren came forward, made and acknowledgment and was restored to fellowship. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members and received by experience Peter a coloured Br. And Arminda a coloured sister. 3-Dismissed by letter W. A. Thornton and sister Sealy Thornton. Also Br. Alphas Herren. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in Dec. 1835. Conference was opened by singing. Inquiries were made in the ordinary way. Received by letter Br. Mordicaci (Mordicai) Maulden. 1836 The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in Jan. 1836. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also whether there be any matter of difficulty ripe for church interference. Moved and seconded that Breth Bond and Sanders have an interview with Br Epps Maulden relative to some unfavorable reports against his christian character. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Br Bennet Rylee. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in Feb. 1836. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Moved and recorded that Breth Bond and Sanders relate their interview with Br Epps Malden. They state that they cited him to this meeting. Br Malden met the church and acknowledged that he had been drunk said matter refered to next conference. 4- Inquired for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 5-Opened a door for the reception of church members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in March 1836. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Took up the reference against Br Epps Maulden and excluded him from the church. 4-Inquired for difficulties ripe for church interference. Dismissed by letter Sister Sarah Morris. 5-Opened a door for the reception of church members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in April 1836. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members and received by letter Br Samuel and Sister Sarah Johnston. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's say in May 1836. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference also whether there be any matters ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. 5-In compliance with previous arrangements, Nathaniel Harbin presented a margin Bible to the church. The church received and paid two dollars for it and agreed that it should be kept at the meeting house for the use and benefit of the church. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in June 1836. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference also whether there are any matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. 5-Agreed to meet at the meeting house on Thursday before the 3rd Lord's day in July next for the purpose of imploring the mercies of God relative to our divided state as a denomination. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in July 1836. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference also for matters ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. 5-Received a petition from our sister church Kandlers Creek for three or four of our laity to inquire into the gift on Br Ambrose Yarborough said request granted and Brethren Brooks, Harbin, E. Thornton and H. Sanders to attend. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in August 1836. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened the door for reception of members. 5-Appointed our next conference on Thursday before the 3rd Lord's day in Sept. next. The church met on Thursday before the 3rd Lord's day in Sept. 1836. 1-Conference was opened by singing and reading the 5th Chapter of the Apostles 1st Letter to the Corinthians. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. 5-Appointed Breth R. Thornton and Brooks messengers to our next association. 6- Moved and seconded that the voice of the church be taken relative to the propriety or impropriety of the support of Domestic or home Missions said matter refered to next conference meeting. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in Oct. 1836. 1-The Pastor being absent Br. William R. Wellborn was appointed Mod. 2-Conference was opened by singing. 3-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 4-Inquired for and took up the reference of last meeting and decide that it is proper to support Domestic or home Missions. (Unanimously). 5-Inquired whether there are any difficulties ripe for church interference. None. 6-Opened a door for the reception of new members. 7- Dismissed by letter Sister Nancy Bush and Br Bennet Rylee. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Nov. 1836. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference also whether there be any matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in Dec. 1836. 1-Conference was opened the usual way. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for reference also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. 1837 The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in Jan. 1837. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference also for matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. 5-Appointed Brethren Samuel and Joseph Johnson to have an interview with Brethren William and Uriah Kitchens and request them to attend the next church conference to answer to some reports unfavorable to their christian character. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in Feb. 1837. 1-Conference was opened by singing. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Called for the report for the Breth Johnson and they state that they have had an interview with the Brethren Kitchens, and that the Brethren have had a considerable falling out injurious to their christian character, said matter not settled. Appointed a committee of 5 Brethren viz Brooks, R. Thornton, Bonds, E. Thornton and Harbin to try and settle the above matter and report to next conference. 4-Dismissed by letter Sisters Wilson, Nancy and Mary Everett. 5-Opened a door for the reception of members. The church met of Saturday before the Lord's day in March 1837. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for a reference, Moved and seconded that the committee appointed at last conference to settle a difficulty between the Brother Kitchenses (sic) report to the church. The committee reports said matter not settled. The Brother Kitchenses being present, Moved and seconded that their case be taken up and that they be called upon to answer to the church. Moved and seconded that said matter be referred to next conference. Br William to be excused for non attendance if not convenient for him to attend. 4- Opened a door for the reception of members. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in April 1837. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2-Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3-Inquired for and took up the reference of last meeting, said matter settled. 4-Inquired for difficulties ripe for church interference. None. 5-Opened a door for the reception of members. 6-Received from some of the Brethren of Black's Creek church a request to aid and council them in setting in order the things that remain. Said request granted and Brethren Brooks, Webb, E. Thornton, Bonds and Harbin to attend. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in May 1837. 1-Conference was opened by singing and admonition. 2- Invited members of sister churches to seats with us. 3- Inquired for reference also whether there be any matters ripe for church interference. None. 4-Opened a door for the reception of members. 5-The Brethren appointed to attend to the call of some of the Brethren at Blacks Creek church ask further time to report their proceedings. 6-Received a petition from our sister church Kandlers Creek for two or three of this church to sit with them in their next conference. Said request granted and Breth Brooks, Sanders and Webb appointed to attend. The church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lord's day in June 1837. Inquired for reference also matters of difficulty ripe for church interference. Opened a door for the reception of members. End of this Section. My thanks to Judy Campbell for furnishing microfilm copies from the Georgia State Archives.