SCHLEY - MARION COUNTY, GA - CHURCHES Ebenezer Baptist Church Part 1 1836 - June 1854 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Debbie Moore Georgia Table of Contents: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm Permission to submit given by Jerry Franklin and the church body 2003. Ebenezer Baptist Church Ebenezer Church Road (Corner of Stevens Road) Ellaville, GA Organized in 1836 April 16th 1836 Georgia Sumter County met in conference the Baptist Church of Christ. J J Battle moderator 1st on motion read the constitution 2nd opened a door for the reception of members when recieved by letter James Jackson and his wife Sarah and his daughter Lucinda also Catharine Harper also Eli F. Walker and his wife Nancy Walker and Sarah Thompson all of which were recieved into the full fellowship of the church. 3rd on motion by Bro. Eli Walker that the church set apart Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in May next for to chose a pastor. The church agreed to purchase a Blank Book. A. Burk. Clerk P.M. (Protem?) May 14th 1836 Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st when recieved by letter Joseph Battle and his wife Sophia Battle also Levi L. Walker and his wife Elizabeth Walker a Deacon and deaconess into the full fellowship of the church. Also recieved Mary _?__ by letter. 2nd Elected by ballat elder J.J. Battle pastor of the church Signed by order of the church, Absalom Funderburk CCk end of #2 July 16th 1836 Met in conference 1st Brother L.L. Walker moderator 2nd Brother Samuel Douglap(Douglas) Clerk ProTem 3rd Opened a door for the reception of members no application no references 4th Heard Bro. Absolom Funderburks sketch of decorum which was adapted unanimously Signed by order Samuel Douglas Clk begin #4 August 20, 1836 Church meet in due order 1st Recieved by letter Lurany Thomas)Now Thompson also Mary Mathews by her letter 2nd On motion resolved to unite with the Columbus Association as a Componant Member of that body 3rd Called for the Columbus constitution which was read and adopted as the Constitution of this church by adoption 4th Delegated Brethren Eli F. Walker, Levi L. Walker and in case of failure Bro. Robert Wall to represent us in the Apociation(Association) at its next meeting 5th Apointed I.D. Zeun? to write the letter for the association 6th Agreed to send one dollar for Ministry Samuel Douglas CCk Our brethren who were delegated to go to the afsociation (association) to represent us failed to attend. So we are not as yet connected to any association. Absolom Funderburk C. Ck. end of #4 Georgia, Sumter County, The Baptist Church Ebenezer meet in conference 14th January 1837. Elder J J Battle moderator when a door being opened for the reception members when Brother Thomas Evinham, Sister Mary, Sister Phebe and sister Charlotte Evinham and Brother Lewis Evinham{an ordained minister of the ghospel} all came forward and were recieved by letter 2nd On motion the church went into a choice of a man to supply us as a pastor for the year when elder J J Battle ware(were) the choice Don(done) in and by order of the church in conference John Monte Clk Protem end #5 begin #6 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer Sumter Co. Georgia met in conference Sataurday before the 3rd Lord's Day in February 1837 1st Rec'd by letter Sister Sarah Clark 2nd On Motion Brother Battle then answering the church agreeable to their call by accepting the pastorial charge for another year Agrud(agreed) and signed by order Lewis Evingham Clk Protum end #6 begin# 7 The church at Ebenezer met in order Saturday before the third Sunday in March 1837 moderator present 1st Opened a door for the reception of members recieved by letter Sister Martha Calloway, sister Nancy E. Douglafs(Douglas) and sister Selah-belonging to Levy Calloway. 3rd Brother Wall being reported to the church for the crime of drunknefs(drunkeness) a committee was appointed to scite Bro. Wall to the church. Brethren James Jackson and Joseph Battle were the committee. Signed by order Lewis Eveningham Clk Protem end #7 begin#8 April 1837 Church meet in due order Satuday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1st Recieved by letter Marth A. Everingham and Absalom Funderburk. 2nd Bro.Wall being absent his case was laid over till our next conference the same committee continued to cite him to attend. 3rd On motion the church went into the election of a clerk when our _?__ of the voats it was found that Absalom Funderburk was the unanimous choice of the church. 4th Resolved that the Deacons be authorized to buy the necepary(necesary) vessels for feet-washing. 5th Resolved also that the meeting house be _?_ out at the lowest bidder for one year whereupon Bro. James Jackson bid it _?_ at six dollars. It to be _coured (scoured?) twiced. Signed by order of the church Absalom Funderburk CCk end #8 begin #9 Ebenezer Baptist Church corner of Stevens Rd and Ebenezer Road Ellaville, GA Organized in 1836 permission to submit given by Jerry Franklin and the church body May 20th 1837 Church meet in due order 1st Levi L. Walker Moderator No application (of new members) 2nd Bro. Walls case wase(was) taken up and after som(some) deliberation Bro. Wall give such satisfactory evidence of his penitence that the church forgive him. Signed by order of the church Absalom F. Clerk end #9 begin #10 17th of June (1837) Church meet in order 1st Elder J.J. Battle having resigned his pastorial charge at this church resolved therefore that we make choice of a man to go in and out before us as a Shepherd of the little flock at this place. This choice to be made at our next conference in July. Signed by order of the church Absalom Funderburk C Clk end #10 begin #11 Ebenezer Baptist Church corner of Stevens Rd and Ebenezer Road Ellaville, GA Organized in 1836 permission to submit given by Jerry Franklin and the church body July 15th 1837 Church meet in conference Elder Lewis Evingham Moderator 1st Opened a door for the reception of members when recieved by experience of grace Malissa Allen into the full fellowship of the church. 2nd On motion the church went into the choice of a pastor when Elder Jessee M. Davis was the unanimous voat of the church. 3rd Resovled the brethren Lewis Eviningham, Levi L. Walker, E.F. Walker and a. Burk be a committee to _?_ on Jessee M. Davis to know of him whether he will suply us for this year 1837. 4th Resolved to defer baptism until the protracted meeting in August. Signed by order of the church A.Funderburk CClk end #11 begin #12 August met in Conference, Saturday before 2nd Sunday 1837 Jessee M. Davis Moderator 1st Elder Jessee M. Davis accepted of the call of the church 2nd Resolved to unite with the Bethell Apociation(Association) delligated our beloved Brethren Elder Lewis L. Eveningham, Levi L. Walker and in case of failure Eli F. Walker to bare the letter. Appointed Lewis L. Eveningham to write the letter. Signed by order of the church L.L. Eveningham C.Clk Prom end #12 begin #13 (This appears to be a week long report of a revival meeting) Sunday morning, opened conference, recieved by experience of grace William Jackson August 14th opened conference and recieved by experience of grace Mrs. Mary Smith and by letter Mifs(Miss) Catharine Jackson, Nickolas A. and Mary Purifoy. Monday Ebining(Evening) Recieved by experience of grace Lot Watson and Hirum Miller Tuesday 15th-August Recieved by experience of grace John Jackson and his wife Caroline Jackson and Jef a servant of L.B. Smiths. August 16th recieved by experience of grace James Douglafs and Lucy Kizen? Recieved by letter Mifs(Miss) Catharine Jackson August 17th 1837, Thursday Recieved by experience of grace Mifs(Miss) Elizabeth Funderburk Friday 18th Recieved by experience of grace Mrs. Pearce Saturday 19th Recieved by an experience Mifs(Miss) Mary(or Macy) Jackson, by letter Malcom McNabb Total number 49 This closes the Associational year of 1837 end #13 September church met in order 1837, Lewis Evenham moderator Opened a door for the reseption of members when recieved by Experience Eli Smith and Mary Watson, wife of Bro. Lot Watson. Sunday morning recieved by experience _?_ Araminta Walker. A. Funderburk CClk end #14 begin #15 October, Church met in conference-Jesse M. Davis modderator Opened a door for the reception of members when recieved Henry Ellison and Elizabeth Smith A. Funderburk CClk end #15 begin #16 November 1837 Church of Christ met in order Novem(ber) 11th Recieved Mrs. Parrisade Ellison, Mifs(Miss) Nancy Collom, Mr. Lovit B. Smith, Mr. Thomas Rainey, Mr. King Golding- All by an experience of grace) [Note: Martha Rainey RAINEYM968@aol.com Mrs. Parrisade Ellison is Ann Parrisade Rainey Allison. She married Henry Leonidas Allison. Mr. Thomas Rainey is Thomas Frederick Rainey, Sr. (3xgreat-grandfather). He was a brother to Ann Parrisade Rainey Allison.] [Note:Pat Lowe PatgenL@aol.com I am pretty excited about seeing Henry Ellison (Allison) and his wife (Ann) Parrisade Rainey in this church record. They were married in 1827 in Jasper county, and I have a family bible record of them. Ann died in 1845 having her 11th child. My ancestor was her 4th child, Francis Randolph Allison. Henry married after that twice more--to sisters Mary Ann and Ruth Lanier. The Thomas Rainey in the record is the brother of Ann Parrisade Rainey Allison. He married Mary Dwight Collins in 1845 in Marion County. I don't know much else about her---could be that this Nancy Collum (Collins) could be a relative.)] On Motion by A. Burk and agreed to appoint a committee consisting of Brethren James Jackson, Eli Walker, Lovit B. Smith, Absolum Burk, James Douglass, Joseph Battle, N.A. Purify to select a location more suitable than the one where the house now stands for to build a new framed house. The committee to report to the next conference The brethren Levi Walker, his wife and daughter, John Jackson and his wife, Eli Smith and his wife, all made a request for letters of dismission which were granted. (Levi Walker and Eli Smith have an X and the word "dismissed" written over their name) Sined(signed) by order of the church Absalom Funderburk C.Clk end #16 begin #17 December 8th 1837 Church met in Conference L.L. Evenham moderator 1st on motion the church held an election for a pastor for the next year when Elder Jessee M. Davis was unanimously the choice of the church. On motion the church granted letters of dismission to the following members: _?_ Catharine Jackson, Brite Watson, Mary Watson, Henry Ellison, Parisade Elison, Thomas Reyny, Elder Lewis L. Evininham, Martha Evininham, Thomas Evininham, Mary Evininham, (continued to the next page) 1837 Members dismissed Phebe Eveninham, Charlott Evininham end #17 begin #18 December 9th 1837 met in order Jesse M. Davis moderator 1st Opened a door for reception of members when recieved by an experience of grace William Allen and his wife Moriah Allen, Jesse Ursary, and by letter Jeremiah Allen his wife Pat__ Allen. 2nd On motion the committee reported they had selected a place for to build a new house which report ware(were) rejected. 3rd Brother Absalom Funderburk was recognized a deacon of the church. 4th Elder Jessee M. Davis accepted the pastorial charage for the next year 1838 A. Burk Clerk end #18 begin #19 February 10th 1838 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in order E.F. Walker mod 1st Recieved by letter John Jackson and JuliAnn Jackson by letter 2nd The case of sisters Monk and Calloway was deferred until our next meeting in course. 3rd Granted a letter of dismission to Malcom McNabb Absalom Burk CClk end #19 begin #20 March 1838 Church met in order present Elder Jessee M. Davis pastor 1st Recieved by letters James L. Engrum, Sarah Engrum, Etheldred Engrum and Pheby Engrum in to the full fellowship of the church. 2nd Took up the case of sister Monk and Sister Calloway and after some deliberation it was resolved unanimously that they both be excommunicated for uniting themselves with the Ramah church without letters of dismission from us. 3rd Brother Walker reported that Brother King Golddin had been drunk and used profane language. Appointed a committee to cite him to the church. Jackson, Ellison and Walker the committee. 4th Bro. James Jackson requested letters of dismission for Tyre A. Goyne, Nancy Goyne, and Polly Goyne which were granted. A. Burk CCk end # 20 begin# 21 April 7th 1838 Church met in due order Jessee M. Davis Moderator 1st Opened a door for the reception of members. Recieved none. 2nd Took up the case of Bro. Golding and after some deliberation it was resolved to excommunicate him from the fellowship of the church. 3rd Sister L__ramey Thompson requested a letter of dismission, it was granted. Clk Absalom Funderburk end #21 begin #22 May 12, 1838 Church met in order, Moderator present Recieved none Absalom Funderburk CClk end #22 begin #23 June 9th 1838 Church met in order, Modderator present 1st Opened a door for the reception of members when recieved by an experience of grace, Crawford Jackson. By letter, Abel Funderburk and his wife Rosanah Funderburk, John J. Cottle and his wife Elizabeth Cottle and Catharine Jackson, Julia Tundee, and Andrew a man of coller(color) belonging to the estate of Tundee. Also by letter Viney, a woman of coller(color) the property of E. ? Cottle. NOTE:John E. Cottle JCo2624262@aol.com They migrated from Jefferson Co., GA, apparently about the time they joined the church. They were in the 1840 Sumter Co. census and apparently both died by 1842 when their son Ebenezer J. Cottle was administrator of their estate, a document which gave very little information. Ebenezer died about 2 years later, at a very young age but leaving a substantial estate. I have never known the name of John J.'s wife until you revealed that her given name was Elizabeth, but I still do not know her family name-------I have suspected that it may be Jennings, the middle name of Ebenezer. 2nd On motion by A. Burk and greed(agreed) to send delegates to the general meeting to be held in this county at Bethesda. Lovit B. smith and E. F. Walker and in case of failure Absalom Funderburk to attend its meeting. 3rd S. (sister?) Rachel Wheeler requested a letter of dismission. Sister Catharine Harper Requested a letter of dismission. They ware(were) granted cherfully(cheerfully). 4th On motion by E. F. Walker the Church agourned. A. Burk CClk end #23 begin #24 July 1838 Church met ini conference Saturday befour 2nd Sunday in July 1838 1st Opened a door for the reception of members when recieved by letter Henry Elison and Parrisade his wife into the full fellowship of the church. A. Funderburk, CClk end #24 begin #25 August 11th 1838 Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in order when recieved by letter Richard Mindshew and Nelly a woman of collar(color) belonging to Dr. Bond by experience of grace. 2 On motion resolved to appoint delegates to the Association to be held at Eichland M. House Stewart County Georgia. Absalom Funderburk, Eli Walker and in case of failure of either of the two L.B. Smith. Agreed that the Clerk prepare a letter. Agreed to send $1.00 for minutes and $1.00 for the Association fund. Dismissed [meeting dismissed] A.Funderburk, CClk Jessee M. Davis moderator end #25 begin #26 September 8th 1838 1st Church met in order Moderator present The letter prepared by the clerk for the association was read and adopted without any ammendment. 2nd Resolved unanimously that the church raise by subscription a permanent fund for church purposes. Absalom Funderburk was unanimously elected Tresury for the church. 3rd Recieved Brother King with a friendly letter of correspondance from Liberty Stewart County. Resolved further to open up a correspondance witht he same church. Absalom Funderburk CClk end #26 begin #27 November 10th 1838 The Associational Year Commences To Day, Church met in conference 1st On motion the church agreed to met Friday befour our next meeting in cours(e) to chose a preacher for the next year 1839. 2nd Sister Mary Mathews requested a letter of Dismission which was granted. Closed by prayer by the modderator. Absalom Burk CCk end #27 begin #28 December 7th 1838 Church met in order, Eli Walker at mod(erator) On motion the went into the choice of a preacher whereupon Jesse M. Davis was elected without a discenting voice. John Cottle, Eli F. Walker, and James Jackson was appointed a committee to wait on J. M. Davis to know of him whether he will accept of the charge of the church. A. Funderburk CCk end #28 begin #29 Saturday 8 Church met in order, Eli F. Walker Mod Brother J. Allen, Wm Allen, Moriah Allen, Caroline Jackson requested letters of dismission. All of which was granted. A.Funderburk, CClk end #29 begin #30 January 12th 1839 The Church met in order E. Walker modderator 1st Recieved by letter Bro. Bright Watson and his wife Mary The committee having failed to see Bro.Davis. When on motion the church appointed Bro. James Duglap to go with Bro. Walker Dismissed by letter Nelly a woman of coller(color) belonging to Dr. Bond. Absalom Burk CCk end #30 begin #31 February 9th 1839 Church meet in order, modderator absent On motion called E.F. Walker to the _?_(seat?) Opened a door for the reception of members recieved non A. Burk CCk end #31 begin #32 March 1839 Church met in order Saturday before 2nd Sunday in March 1st Opened a door for the reception of members when recieved Elizabeth Metts by an experience of grace and was baptised upon a profession of her faith. 2nd J___ M. Davis agreed to continue his pastorial sirvise(service) with the church Closed by singing and prayer by the moderator JMD Absalom F Burke CCke end #32 begin #33 June 8th 1839 Church met in order recieved no members adjourned until the next meeting in course A.Burke CCk end #33 begin #34 July 1839 Departed this life our sister Sophiah Battle in full triumph of a happy immortality beyond the grave Recieved by letter Catharine Harper end #34 begin #35 August 10 1839 Church met in Conference 1st Opened a door for the reseption of members, rec'd none 2nd Took up the refferance of choosing another deacon when on motion defered it until next conference 3rd Elected E.F. Walker and L.B. Smith and in case of failure A.Funderburk Delligates to the Association at Americus. 4th A. Funderburk to write the letter for the association. J.M. Jackson mod(erator) A. Funderburk CCk end #35 begin #36 September 7th 1839 The church met in order elder J. M. Davis present. On motion the church went into the choice of a Deacon when James L. Ingram was duly elected. 8th September Sunday Rec'd by experience of Grace, Elizabeth Allen and _am (Sam or Lam) a Servant belonging to McBride 9th Rec'd Mrs. Cooper by an experience of grace and Sally a servant girl belonging to McBride and Canday A woman of coller(color) belonging to L.B. Smith. Tuesday 10th Rec'd by an experience of grace Greenbury Clark and by letter Bro. John Ingram and Axsy Smith. Wednesday 11th Rec'd by experience of grace Mifs(Miss) Derrysaw Friday 13th Rec'd by letter Catharine Varner A. Funderburk CCk end #36 begin #37 October 10th 1839 Conference met in order 1st Opened a door for members, rec'd none 2nd Read and adopted the letter prepared by A. Funderburk for the association 3rd Rec'd a letter from the church at Americus requesting helps to aid in the futher investigation of the case of Randol McDonnald. Complyed with L.B. Smith and Walker ware(were)sent to help them. 4th Bro. James Jackson requested a letter for himself and wife and daughter Lucinda which was granted. A. Funderburk CClk end #37 38 Church met in order, Bro Jenks modderator 1st On motion appointed a committee of five to select the ground for to build the new House for the church to report at our next conference Bret/n (Brethren) Burk, Walker, Smith, Ingram, and Cottle A. Funderburk end #38 begin #39 November 29th 1839 Church met in due order, S. W. Key moderator 1st held an election for pastor for the next year when Jesse M. Davis was duly elected 2nd Brother Eli F. Walker applyed for a letter of dismission for himself and wife which also was granted 3rd Brethren Eli F. Walker and L B Smith was apointed to notify Bro. Davis of this apointment and request and answer (Done) this day in conference LB Smith Clk ProTim end #39 begin #40 December 7th 1839 The church at Ebenezer this day in order, Bro. John Jackson moderator 1st Opened a door for the reception of members, rec'd none 2nd Bro. A. Funderburk made a report from a committee appointed to select a place to build on. The committee selected a place near L. G. Smiths which report was rejected. 3rd Bro. William Jackson requested a letter for himself and wife which was granted Lovett B. Smith Clerk Pro Tem end #40 begin #41 January 11th 1840 Church met in due order 1st Brother Jesse M. Davis consented to continue his services as pastor another year. 2nd Agreed to have Bro. James Ingrum ordained to morrow morning as Deacon Sunday morning Bro`n J.M Davis and Phillip Belcher formed a Presbatery and set apart by ordination Bro. James Engram to the office of a Deacon. Bro. Belcher asked the questions, and made prayer. Bro. Davis give the charge. Jefse(Jesse) M. Davis modderator Absalom Funderburk CCk end #41 begin #42 February 1840 Church met in due order Opened a door for the reseption of members , rec'd non On motion adjourned conference until the time in _?_ A. Funderburk, CCk end #42 begin #43 1840 March Church met in order 1st Opened a door for the reception of members, Rec'd non On motion dismissed until the time in course. A. Funderburk CCk Sunday Sister Pearsee Requested a letter of dismission which was granted LB.Smith Ck Protem end #43 begin #44 April 11th 1840 Church met in order J. M. Davis moderator 1st Opened a door for the reception of members -non 2nd Inquired for __?__-non On Motion it was m___ the duty of the Deacons to Let out the _?_ for the next year 1840. A. Burk CCk end # 44 begin #45 May 9th 1840 Church met in order Modderator present 1st Opened a door for the reseption of members rec'd non 2nd Called for referances-non 3rd On motion the church ordered Bro. Battle to site Bro. Wall to the next conference in course to answer for his non-attendance. A.F. Burk CCk end #45 begin #46 June 13th 1840 The church met in conference 1st Opened a door for members-non 2nd Called for refferances-non 3rd Called for new matter-non 4th Heard the excuses of brethren for abscence which ware(were) rec'd 5th Marked absentees James Douglafs, N.A. Purifoy 6 Brother John Jackson to site Bro. Douglafs to attend the next conference in course Bro. Funderburk to site Bro. Purifoy. James Ingram Clk Protems end #46 begin #47 July 11th 1840 The church met in order, Bro. John Jackson Moderator 1st The brethren of sister churches ware(were) invited to seats with us. 2nd Brethren Purifoy and Douglafs made satisfactory excuses. L.B. Smith Clk August Church met in order, opened a door for members-non Called for new matter-non L.B. Smith Clk end #47 begin #48 September 12th 1840 1st Church met in due order, J. Jackson mod(erator) 2nd Called for refferances-non 3rd Appointed delegates to the association L.B. Smith, John Jackson in case of failure Absalom Funderburk. 4th A. Funderburk to write the letter. 5th $1.00 for Minnits(minutes) 6th Brethren are requested to bring up their contributions to the next conference for minutes and mishionary purposes L.B. Smith Ck end #48 begin #49 August 29th 1840 The Church of Christ at Ebenezer meet in conferance. Bro James Mathews acted as moderator. 1st Opened a door for the reseptions of members. Rec'd Jeremiah Southerlin and Silvester Jackson by an experience of grace. 2nd The general meeting opened in order. Bro. Mathews in the chair called for delligates from churches from Frindship. _?_ and Wm.Cauthen, on motion recieved the delegates from the 4th district James Lunsford and James Mathews was recieved. 3rd Agreed that the next general meeting be held at Friendship Sumter County 2nd District Ga. L.B. Smith Clerk end #49 begin #50 December 12th 1840 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Bro. J. Jackson mod 1st On motion the church went into the choice of a pastor when Bro. Phillip Belcher was unanimously elected 2nd On motion Bro. L.B. Smith and Bro. John Jackson was apointed to see the Rev. P. Belcher to know of him whether he will accept of the Pastorial charge of the church. 3rd On motion the Brethren Abel Funderburk, Absalom Funderburk, Nickolafs A. Purifoy, the sisters: Rosanah Funderburk, Elizabeth Brown, Mary Purifoy all requested letters of dismission which was cordially granted. Absalom Funderburk Clk end #50 begin #51 January 10th 1841 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Bro. Philip Belsher moderator 1st on motion Brethren L.B. Smith, John W. Jackson and James L. Ingram was appointed delegates to a general meeting to be held at the Baptist Church at Friendship community on _?_ before the fifth sabbath in this month which motion was agreed to . On motion L.B. smith was appointed to write a letter to said ministry. These are motion the conference adjourned. L.B. Smith Clk Pro Tim end #51 begin #52 February 13th 1841 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Bro. Philip Belcher moderator 1st opened door for the reception of members, none came forward 2nd called for references, non 3rd The church went in an election for clerk for said church when Bro. James M. Douglas was unanimously elected. On motion adjourned. John W. Jackson Protem end #52 begin #53 March 15th 1841 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Brother John W. Jackson moderator 1st opened door for the reception of members when Bro. John R. Battle and his wife Litia came forward and was recieved by letter. 2nd Called for references when the church went into an election for two deacon for said church when Brethren John W. Jackson and James M. Douglas was duly elected they being present and excepted. 3rd Brother Crawford Jackson came forward and beg the church that they would forgive him for drinking two much spirits which was cordial done after hearing the brother. Douglafs CClk end #53 begin #54 1841 April 10th The church met in conference after sermon by our pastor. 1st Opened the door for the reception of members when brother James Jackson and Sarah Jackson was rec'd on their letters from this church. Bro Seabor Jackson and Nancy Jackson his spouse was rec'd on their letter from Friendship Church. 2nd on motion sister Sarah M. Douglas was rec'd on vouchers 3rd on motion granted Brother John W. Jackson Liberty to Excercise his Tallents in the _?_ of this church and the neighboring sister churches and take any portion of God's word as a foundation for exhortation or doctrine. CCk James M Douglas the meeting house bid of by brother Crofford Jackson to keep for the next year at five dollars the 10th April 1841 end #54 begin #55 May the 8th 1841 The Church at Ebenezer met in order Brother Philip Belsher Moderator 1st opened a door for the reception of members , Rec'd none 2nd called for referances, none 3rd Moved that a committee be appointed to wait on Brother Lonsford to request him to attend at this place as presbitter to ordain Deacons when Brothers John Jackson and L.B. Smith was appointed to wait on him. 4th Moved that a committee Be appointed to wait on the two brothers Joseph and John Battle to settle a differance Between them when Brethren James Jackson and L.B. Smith and R. Wall was appointed to settle the case and Report to the nesct(next) conferance. James M. Douglas CCk end #55 begin #56 June 13th After divine service the church met in conference 1 opened a Door 2 Called for refferences and took up the case of Br Joseph and Br. John Battle. the committee Reported that they could not Effect a reconciliation. 3 appointed Bretheren J.W. Jackson, L.B. Smith and James Jackson a committee to visit Br. Joseph Battle and cite him before us at our next conference. 4th Sister Michall Derisoe applied for a letter of Dismifsion which was granted J.M. Douglas end # 56 begin #57 July 10th 1841 After Divine Service the church met in conference 1st Opened a door 2nd Called for refferences and took up the case of Br. Joseph Battle and on his refusing to attend the church She pronounced the sentence of Excommunication against him. 3rd A charge was peferd against a Black Brother by the name of Jeff for disobedience to his master Bro. L.B. Smith and on the testimony of Bro. L.B. Smith, Jeff was excommunicated. J.M. Douglas end #57 begin #58 August 1841 After divine service, met in conference and opened a door 2 called for refferences end #58 begin #59 (very difficult to read) September 11th 1841 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference Bro. Philip Belsher in the chair first opened door to new members, none came 2nd Read the decorum 3rd Bro. Eli Smith was appointed to see Bro Jefse _?_ and request him to attend the next conference and give reasons what was the _?_ of attending the conference the last year. 4th The church went into to choose_?_ to attend the apociation to be held at _?_ on friday before the 3rd Lord's Day in next month when Brother L.B. Smith, Jus L. Ingram was chosen and Bro. John W. Jackson in case of failure. 5th Elected Bro. L.B. Smith to write the letter 6th Brother James M.Douglas applyd for a letter of dismisfsion from said church which was granted. 7th The church went to an election for clerk to fill the vacancy of Bro. J.M. Douglas when Bro. ______ was duly elected. 8th Agreed to corraspond with Fellowship and Friendship Churches when Brethren J.W. Jackson, L.B. Smith and Jas Jackson was appointed delegates to said churches. 9th Brethren James MGarrah and Abel Funderburk was cordially recieved as Corrospon_ del__ (corrosponding delegates?) from Friendship Church to this church. Conference then adjourned L.B. Smith Church Clk end #59 begin #60 October 9th 1841 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro Philip Belsher monderator 1st a door was oppend to recieve members, non came forward 2nd Bro L.B. Smith made a full _?_ concerning a difficulty that was made on him by A. Whaley at Pond Town on Monday the 4th of this month. After hearing the same fully stated by himself and Bro. James Jackson the church unanimously _?_ him. 3rd The letter wrote by Bro L.B. Smith to send to the afsociation was read and _?_. 4 the following sum of money was sent by delligates to the apociation for minutes. One dollar for apociation fund one dollar fifty cents _?_ adjourned L.B.Smith Church Clk end #60 begin #61 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference Bro. _?_ W. Jackson moderator 1st door opened to _?_ members, non came forward 2nd Went into Election for deacon for said church when Bro. Greenberry Clark was duly elected. 3rd Appointed the following Brothern as corrospondery delligates to Friendship Church. Brothren B__ Watson, S__born Jackson and James C. Jackson. 4th Bro. L.B. smith appointed to write the Letter to said Fellowship Church of _?_. Then ajourned L.B.Smith C.C. end #61 begin#62 November 14th 1841 The Baptist Church of Christ met this day at Ebenezer in Conference, Bro. Philip Belsher moderator 1st opened a door to recieve member when _?_ Mittileda Thompson came forward and was recieved by experience 2nd _?_ to have Brethern John W. Jackson and Green B. Clark ordained deacon tomorrow morning L.B. Smith CC end #62 end #63 15th November 1841 The Baptist Church met this morning _?_ to the above order and further agreed to grant the ordination as Deacons John W. Jackson and Green B. Clark. Brethern Philip Belsher and _?_ B. Deavour formed a presbitary and _?_ a part by ordanition the said Brethern Jackson and Clark to the office of Deacons Brothern Deavourn asked the questions and made prayer Brother Belsher give the charge. L.B. Smith CC end #63 begin #64 (the date on this one is December 1842, but I believe it is supposed to be 1841) December 10th 1842 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in order Bro. John W. Jackson moderator first opened door for members, non came forward 1st went into an Election for Pastor when Bro. P. Belsher was duly elected this next year 2nd appointed Brethren Jeremiah _?_ and Eli Smith was appointed to notify Bro. Belsher of his call, then adjourned J.W. Jackson CC proTem end #64 begin #65 December 11th 1842 (1841) The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in order, Bro. Philip Belsher Moderator 1st opened the door to recieve members, none came forward 2nd Brothern A. Funderburk, _?_ _?_ was named as corrospondery delegates to this church from Friendship Church 3rd Brothern Garland Reid and Eth__ was also _?_ as corrospondery delegates from Fellowship Church. 4th Articles of faith _?_ _?_ decorum was read 5th Appointed Brethern L.B. Smith and John W. Jackson to see Bro. _?_ Wall and request him to attend the next conferance, adjourned L.B. Smith CC end #65 begin #66 December 12th 1842(1841) The Church of Christ _?_ met in order, Brother Philip Belsher moderator 1st ordered 12th section of the Decorum be struk out and the following be inserted (viz) That if any Brother should absince himself two conferences it shal be the duty of the Church to appoint one or more of the Brothern to go and see the Brother and request him friendly and admonish him to be moor strict to his duty. L.B. Smith C.C. P.S. Brothern Clark, Cottle, and Eli Smith appointed corrosponding delligates to fellowship Church Opened conferance again at said church, Bro P. Belsher Moderator 1st opened door of the church to recieve members when _?_ Mittilda Thompon came forward and was recieved on Experience of Grace L.B. Smith Church C end #66 begin #67 Jany 8th 1842 The Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in order, Bro Philip Belsher Moderator 1st Opened a door for the reception of members when Mifs(Miss) A___ Jackson came forward and was recieved in said Church on Experience of Grace. 2nd A charge was _?_ against Jno R. Battle drunkennifs and profane swearing- on motion the case was laid over to the next conference 3rd The case of Brother Ufsury was taken up and on motion Brother Eli Smith and John W. Jackson was appointed to see Bro Jefse Ursury and request him to attend the next conferance 4th Sister Elizer Mitts requested a letter of difmifsiion from said church which was unanimously granted in full fellowship L.B. Smith CC end #67 begin #68 February 12th 1842 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in order, Bro Philip Belsher moderator 1st opened door for the reception of members when Brother William Jackson and his wife came forward and was recieved by letter from Friendship Church 2nd Called for referances when the case of John R. Battle was again brought up for drunkenefs and profand _?_ and on the acknowledgedment of Bro Battle the church agreed to restore him again in fellowship 4th(3rd) On motion Bro Jefsee Ursury was excommunicated from said church for his failing to attend said church when after requested 4th Brother James L. Ingram called for a letter of dismifsion from said church also for his wife which was cordially granted in full fellowship 5th Appointed Brothern James L. Ingram, John W. Jackson and James C. Jackson corrosponding Brethren to friendship church 6th Bro L.B. Smith appointed to write the Letter on motion adjourned L.B. Smith CC end #68 begin #69 February 18th 1842 The church of Christ at Ebenezer met this day in order, Brother John W. Jackson moderator 1st on motion agreed to go into an election for Pastor to serve this church the present year. When Brother James L. Lunsford was unanimously elected. 2nd on motion Brother L.B. Smith and Green B. Clark was appointed to wait on Brother Lunsford to notify him of his call and request an answer. on motion adjourned, L.B. Smith CC end # 69 begin #70 March 12th 1842 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in order, Bro. Moodant (Woodant?) moderator 1st opened a door for the reception of members when Sister Moriah Allen came forward and presented her letter and was cordially recieved. 2 Bro Joseph A. Cook was cordially recieved as corrosponding delegate from Fellowship Church to this Church. 3 Bro. L.B. Smith one of the committee appointed to wait on Bro. Lunsford has and inform him of the call made by them and _?_ Pastor for this year and performed that duty, and inform the church that Bro. Lunford will give an answer thursday next. 4 Bro. L.B. Smith made a charge against Bro. John R. Battle for disorderly conduct further then was a committee appointed to wait on Bro. Battle and request him to attend the next conference to answer the charges, that committee consist of Brothern _?_ Jackson, Clark and _?_. 5th appointed corrsponding dellygates to Fellowship Church. Brethren James C. Jackson and William Jackson. Bro. L.B. Smith to write the letter. L.B. Smith CC end #70 begin #71 April 9th 1842 The Baptist Church of Christ met this day at Ebenezer in order, Bro John W. Jackson moderator 1st opened a door to recieve members, none came forward 2nd Bro John W. Jackson one of the committee to see Bro John R. Battle for a charge of disorderly conduct and request him to attend this conferance, that reported that he had performed that duty and was ready to report. He stated that he requested Bro Battle to attend this conferance which he refused to do, and after hearing the charge read _?_ was a move and a second to excumunicate him which was unanimously done, from all the Benefits of the said church. 3rd The following named Brothern petioned this church for Letters of dismifsion which was cordially granted in full fellowship. (viz) Bro Eli Smith and his wife Elizabeth, Bro Robert Wall and his wife, Sister Julian Montgomery, Sister Metilda Thompson, Bro Hiram Miller Also Bro L.B. Smith and his wife Mary. 4 Went into an Election for clerk for this Church, Bro Southerlin was unanimously Elected. 5th On Motion agreed all Letters grantd from this church shall be granted in full from said church, and not _?_ to this church for any conduct whatever after the said letter is given and signed by the clerk and the person applying, may Join any church he may think proper,without naming in the letter when Joined to any other church order as _?_. moved and ajourned L.B. Smith CC Bro Watson preferred a charge against Bro Seaborn Jackson for making false statements at several times end #71 begin #72 May 7th 1842 The Church met in order, John W. Jackson moderator 1st open the dore for the reception of members,none came forward 2st took up the case of Brother Seaborn Jackson 3rd Moved and secondid that Brother Seaborn Jackson be excommunicated, the _?_ of the Church was equally divided and it was laid over until next Conferance. 4th the following members has applied fer a letter of dismission from Said Church. 5th Brother John Cottle and wife Also a colerd Brother Andrew the property of Charles R. Tondee Also a Colored Sister Candis the propperty of Bro L.B. Smith Also Sister Axey Smith Also Sister Letty Battle Also Brother Ethelelred-Ingram and wife Also Brother John Ingram done by order of Conference Jeremiah Southerlin CCk end #72 begin #73 June 11th 1842 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conferance, Brother Howell moderator 1st opened the Door for the reception of members , Recieved John Acre under the watch care of the church 2nd Took up the case of Brother Seaborn Jackson and after his making Satisfactory Acknowledgements was restored to full Fellowship 3rd Went into the choice of a pasture(pastor) when Brother John Howell was unanimously elected 4th Appointed Brethren J.W. Jackson, G.B. Clark, and J. Southerlin to inform Brother Howell of the call 5th A committee appointed to write to Valey Grove Talbot County to request the ordaination of Brother John Howell 6th Appointed Corrisponding Brethren to Fellowship Church, J.W. Jackson, G.B. Clark and J Southerlin to write the letter 7th Sister Catharine Harper called for a Letter of Dismifsion and was objected to Done by order of conference}Jeremiah Southerlin CC end #73 begin #74 July 9th 1842 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenenzer met in Conference, Bro John Howell Modr. 1st Opened the door for the reception of members when Susan M. Justice came forward and was Cordially recieved by an Experience of Grace 2nd Sister Catharine Harper called for a Letter of Dismifsion from this Church which was granted 3rd Sister Elizabeth Cooper called for a letter of Dismifsion which was also granted done by order of Conferance Jeremiah Southerlin, CC end #74 begin #75 July 11th 1842 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conferance, Bro John Howell Modr 1st opened the door for the reception of members when Nathanial B. Ingram and his wife Rachel Ingram and Mary King and A. H. Justice, All of which was recieved by an Experience of Grace. Sister Catharine Werner applied for a letter and was granted Jeremiah Southerlin CClk July 12th met in conferance when brother Levi Justice, a deacon was recieved by Letter and Margaret A. Fleming by an Experience of Grace July 13th The church met in Conference and recieved by Experience of Grace, Edmond and Julia A. Jackson July 14th Met in Conferance, recieved by letter Eliza Metts and William Strauder under the watchcare of the Church and Also Sister Nancy Strauder was recieved by Letter Jeremiah Southerlin CCk July 17th The Church at Ebenezer met in Conferance-recieved James Acre and Samuel Acre by an Experience of Grace Jeremiah Southerlin CCk end #75 begin #76 August 13th 1842 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, John W. Jackson Modr 1st open the dore for the recipton of members, recieved none 2nd Called for refferances, none 3rd The church agreed to alter there former mode of granting Letters of Dismifsion, have agreed to rite them after the usual mode tht is laid down in the Minutes 4th Brother William Jackson and Wife called fer Letters of Dismifsion which was granted done by order of Conferance Levi Justice Clerk protem end #76 begin #77 August 19th 1842 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conferance, Brother John Howell moderator 1st open the door fer the reception of members when sister Rody Jackson came forward and give Satisfaction that she had lost her letter of dismifsion and was cordially recieved into membership August 20th the church met in Conferance 1st open the dore fer the reciption of members when James O. Watson and Francis Glover was recieved by an Experience of Grace Also sister Ellin Justice was recieved by Letter 2nd Brother John Battle came forward and after making satisfactory acknowledgements was restored to membership again 3rd on motion the Church agreed to give Brother John W. Jackson ritten Licens to go Into All the world and preach the Gospell where ever his Lot may be cast August 20th the church met in Conferance, open the dore fer the reciption of members, recieved Ellington Battle by Experience of Grace Also recieved John D__? by Experience of Grace Jeremiah Southerlin CC end #77 begin #78 August 21st (1842) The Church met in Conferance, open the dore for the reciption of members, recieved Jackson Justice and wife Lavera Justice by Experience of Grace Jeremiah Southerlin CC end #78 begin #79 September 10th (1842) The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met according to previous Appointment Brother John Howell Modr (moderator) 1st open the dore fer the reciption of members, recieved non 2nd Invited Brethren and Sisters of Sister Churches to Seats with us 3rd Called fer Corrispondence and recieved from Friendship Church Brothren King and Glover 4th Called for refferances, none 5th went in to the Choice of deligates to represent us in the Afsociation when Brethren John W. Jackson and Levi Justice and G.B. Clark in case of failure 6th Appointed the Brother Clerk to rite the letter 7th Agreed to send $1.50 to fer minuts and $1.00 fer Funds 8th this Church Agreed to become a Censtituent member of the Convention through the Afsociation 9th Appointed corrispondance to Fellowship when Brethren Crawford and Seaborn Jackson agreed to go, done in Conference September 11th recieved by Experience of Grace Jane Irwin Appleton H. Justice Clerk Protem (Note: The Levi Justice mentioned here was the son of Dempsey Justice (1766- 1827) a Rev. War soldier, Baldwin County. Appleton H. Justice is believed to be the son of Levi Justice. It is thought that Jackson Justice is another son, although I have not been able to find actual proof. Jarrett/Jared Justice is also thought to be Levi's son and I have been trying hard to find proof of their relationships. Anyone able to give any help on this would be much appreciated. In 1832 Levi was acting as Deacon at the Concord Baptist Church, north of Pleasant Hills, Talbot County.) Morris Justice required@msn.com end #79 begin #80 October 1th the church met in conference and recieved Edmond Cruchfield by Experience of Grace J Southerlin CC October 4th the Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conferance, Brother John W. Jackson Modr. 1st open the door fer the reciption of members, recieved non 2nd called fer refferances, non 3rd Called fer new matters, non 4th on Motion the church agreed to _?_ one afsociation letter _?_ on the fourth Saturday in this month J Southerlin CClk end #80 begin #81 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in conferance On motion the Letter to the association was red and rec'd Jeremiah Southerlin CC end #81 begin #82 Nov(ember) 12th (1842) the Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference J. Howell mod(erator) 1st opened the Door for the reciption of members, none recieved 2nd Called for refferances, none 3rd _?_ the _?_ of choseing a pastor from December meeting to _?_ meeting 4th went Into the Choice of A pastor when Brother John Howell was unanimously chosen 5th Brother Allison and wife called for letters of Dismifsion from this church, which was granted Appleton H. Justice Clerk protem end # 82 begin #83 December 10th (1842) The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother John Howell, Mod 1st opend the Door for the reception of members, recieved none 2nd Caled fer refferences, none 3rd Called fer new matters,none 4th on Motion the Church went into the Choice of A deacon when Brother Cullen L(?) Battle was unanimously Elected 5th on Motion the church has Agreed to have a presbytry fer the purpose of ordaining a Deacon fer Ebenezer Church on Fryday before the Second Sabbath in January 1843 6th Called fer Corrispondance from Fellowship Church when Brother Walton Read came forward and was recieved 7th Brother Bar___ was also recieved as A Corrispondence from Friendship Church 8th Brethren Seabern Jackson, Edmund Crutchfield, and James C. Jackson Appointed Corrispondance to Fellowship 9th Brother Levi Justice and wife and Brother Jackson Justice and wife called for Letter of Dismifsion from this church which was granted 10th On Motion the Church Appointed Brother Cullen L. Battle in place of Levi Justice to _?_ _?_ A comity to _?_ fer Brother S____thes letter and Brother John Acree letter also December 11th recieved Elizabeth Battle by Experience of Grace, done in conference (Notes: The Elizabeth listed below was Cullen Larzarus Battle's wife. She was Mary Elizabeth Countryman, born May 17, 1822 , died, August 22, 1899. She and Cullen are buried in the Ellaville Cem. Her parents were John Countryman and Mary Kirk. They are buried in Ebenezer Cem. She had a sister Martha that married Samuel Caskey. I believe he was mentioned in some of the first minutes of the church.--Martha Rainey) RAINEYM968@aol.com Jeremiah Southerlin CClk end #83 begin #83 December 10th (1842) The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother John Howell Mod 1st opened the door for the reception of members, recieved none 2nd Called fer refferences, none 3rd Called fer new matters, none 4th on Motion the Church went into the Choice of a deacon when Brother Cullen L. Battle was unanimously elected 5th on motion the Church has agreed to have a presby_ fer the purpose of ordaining a deacon fer Ebenezer Church on Fryday before the second Sabbath in January 1843 6th Called fer Corrispondance from Fellowship Church when Brother Walton Read came forward and was recieved 7th Brother B_?_ was also recieved as a corrispondence from Friendship Church 8th Brethren Seabern Jackson, Edmund Crutchfield, and James C. Jackson Appointed Corrispondance to Fellowship 9th Brother Levi Justice and wife and Brother Jackson Justice and wife called for Letter of dismifsion from this church which was granted 10th on Motion the Church Appointed Brother Cullen L. Battle in place of Levi Justice to _?_ _?_ a comity to _?_ fer Brother S_?_ letter and Brother John Acree letter also December 11th recieved Elizabeth Battle by Experienice of Grace done in Conference Jeremiah Southerlin CClk end # 83 begin #84 Jan 7th 1843 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference 1st opened the door for the reception of members, Sister Nancy Daiverson was recieved on her confefsion that she has bin a member of an arm of the Baptist Church in Pulasky county from which she was excommunicated-which we have restored not having accefs(access) to the arm and also sister Elizabeth Southerlin was recieved by Letter from Fellowship church. on motion the church appointed Brethren John W. Jackson and G.B. Clark and Brother Appleton Justice in case of failure to represent us in the General metting to be held in the Second Dist(rict) at Pleasant Plains Church, on motion the church Expelled Brother John Acre and Brother William Strawder from under the watch care of the church and also Sister Nancy Douglas called for a letter of dismifsion which was granted Jeremiah Southerlin CC end #84 begin #85 February 11th 1843 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother James S. Lunsford modr 1st opened the door for the reciption of members, recieved none 2nd called for refferneces-none 3rd called for new matters when on motion the church appointed Brethren John W. Jackson, G.B. Clark, and A. Justice a committee to cite Brother Ingram to our next conference to make his excuse for his none attendance Jeremiah Southerlin CC end #85 begin #86 March 11th (1843) The Baptist Church of Christ of at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother John Howell, Modr 1st opened the door fer the reciption of members , recd none 2nd called fer refferences Took up that of last meeting of Brother Ingrams none attendance agreed to wate on him untill next meeting 3rd took up the Subject of foot washing agreed to have it on Sabbath at the meeting house at Communion S_?_. 4th on motion it was agreed to Appoint a treasurer when on balloting A.H. Justice was elected 5th called fer Corrispondance and recieved from Fellowship Brother Wm _?_ with a letter 6th Appointed Corrispondened to Fellowship Brethren C. Jackson and Ed Jackson agreed to go 7th called on Brother Battle for an answer relative to his becoming a deacon when he rose and consented to be ordained done in conference Appleton H. Justice Clerk Protem end #86 begin #87 April 8th 1843 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother John Howell mod 1st opened the Door for the reciption of members recieved Brother John Brown and wife Elizabeth Brown, and Also Sister Elizabeth Cooper all by letter 2nd Called for refferances, none 3rd Called for new matters, none 4th recieved by the treasurer of the contingent funds _?_ April 9th recieved Sister Caroline Jackson by letter from Friendship Church April 10th recieved Elizabeth Battle the wife of Brother C.L. Battle by Experience of Grace Also recieved Isaiah Dicken by Experience of Grace on the Least Mention _?_ of the month The Baptist Church at ebenezer met According to precious Appointment fer the purpose of ordaining Brother C.L. Battle a Deacon fer the use of Ebenezer church. Brethren Isaac Deavers and John Howell forming a presbytree. Brother Deavers asked the questions an Brother Howell give the charge. Jeremiah Southerlin CClk end #87 begin #88 May 13th 1843 The Baptist Church of christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Brother John Howell Modr 1st opened the reciption of members recieved _?_ Watson the wife of Brother James O. Watson and Elizabeth Ann Watson both by an Experience of Grace and Also Sister Mary L. Acree by letter from Corrinth church also recieved Benjamin P. Jackson under the watchcare of the church till August meeting 2nd Called for refferences,none 3rd Called for new matters, none Jeremiah southerlin CClk end #88 begin #89 June the 10th (1843) The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother John Howell modr 1st open the door for the reciptoin of members, recieved Susan Clark and Susan Hutson Both by Experience of Grace June 12th recieved _?_ Hutson by Experience 2nd Called for refferances, none 3rd Called for new matters, none 4th Called fer Corrispondence, recieved Brethren S. G. Smith , H.F. Burk and P. Derden from Friendship. Brethren Golden and Wall from Pondtown. Brother Walton _?_ from Fellowship. 5th On motion the church Appointed Corrispondence to Fellowship, Brethren C.L. Battle and _?_ C. Jackson. Correspondance to Pondtown, Brethren G.B. Clark, P. Battle, B. Watson 6th Sister June Irwin Applied fer a letter of dismifsion which was granted. Brother Edmond Crutchfield and aplied fer a letter of dismifsion. Sister Crutchfield letter was granted and Brother Crutchfields letter was objected to in Consequence of Disorder 7th on motion the church appointed a committee to cite the Brother to attend our next conference to _?_ the report fer himself. Recieved by the treasurer of the contingent funds 75 cents J. S. C. C. (Jeremiah Southerlin , Church clerk) end #89 begin #90 July 4th 1843 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother P. Howell Mod 1st open the door for the reciption of members, recieved none 2nd called for refferences when the church took up the case of Brother E. Crutchfeild when the Brother came forward and made the necesary acknowledgements. The church willingly forgive the Brother his fault. Brother Crutchfield then called for a letter of dismifsion which was granted (Note: Brother E. Crutchfield was Edmund James Crutchfield. He married abt. 1839 in Schley Co., Elizabeth Battle. Elizabeth, born abt. 1824 was the daughter of John Randolph Battle and Lettie Ellington. Martha Rainey RAINEYM968@aol.com ) 3rd Called fer new matters when on motion the church appointed a committee composing of Brethren P.M. Jackson, B. Watson, and C.L. Battle to Enquire in the cause of Siser Elizabeth Carroll leaving her husband and report at our next conference. Jeremiah Southerlin, CClk end #90 begin #91 9th (July 1843) in conference recieved Archibald Brown and wife Elizabeth Brown and Famy a collord(colored) woman the property of E.P. Cottle all by Experience of Grace 10th recieved Elizabeth Coopper Shadrick- Meginty all by Experience of Grace (there was not a coma in this list of names only the one dash) 11th recieved Caleb and Ann the property of Brother _?_ G. Smith Both by experience 12th recieved Green Davison by Experience also Hurtwell H. Sims and wife L_etta 13th also recieved by Experience Joseph Clemmons and Wife Martha Clemmons, Merida Monk, Isam the property of Brother A. H. Justice and restored Wm Holloway who has bin Excommunicated in Monroe county. 14th recieved Mary Goff by Expereince, Also by letter James M. Douglas by experience James Davison and Delila Wells and Everet Wells, Daniel Owens and wife Caroline Owens, George Hughs, John Linsey, Pamela Hugh 15(th) by experience Michael Deriso and wife Elizabeth Deriso, Stephen G. Smith (P_?_) Thomas Holloway, by letter Nancy S. Gadley By Experience Absalem Jackson 16th recieved Elizabeth Gwinn by Experience of Grace Jeremiah Southerlin, CClk end #91 begin #92 August 12th 1843 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Brother John Howell mod 1st open the door fer the reciption of members, recieved none 2nd called fer refferences when the Church took up the case of Benjamin _?_ Jackson who was recieved under the watchcare of the church three months previous to this conference On motion the church rec'd the Brother Benjamin _?_ Jackson in full fellowship 3rd on motion the committee reported that they had enquired into the case of Sister Carroll leaving her husband as strictly as possible and rec'd no precise Infermation on the subject on motion the church rifer(refer) the case of sister Carrel to our October conference the named committee continued to use their best endeavors to Investigate the matter 4th a charge preferred against Brother Ellington Battle fer impropper conduct and on motion the church appointed a committee to cite the brother to our next conference to answer fer his Improper conduct the committee composing of Brethern Clark, Justice, and Wells 5th appointed corrispondance to Friendship Brethren J.C. Jackson , Wm Holloway, _?_ Brown 13 rec'd Harriett Melton by Experience of grace also Brother Steppen G. Smith called fer a letter of Dismission which was granted 14th recd by Experience Kissey L_ and Winney-Meginty 15th by Experience Nancy _?_ Thompson , Thomas Graham and wife _utha Graham by letter also William Hubboured and wife Elizabeth Hubbard by Experience also Wm Clemmons and daughter Artha Clemmons by experience Also Jefse L__(same as above L_) by experience Jeremiah Southerlin CClk end #92 begin #93 Sept 9th (1843) The Baptist Church of Christ of Ebenezer met in Conference J. Howell Mod 1st opened the dor fer the reciption of members recieved Sarah Davison by Experience 2nd Called fer refferences took up the case of Brother Ellington Battle when the Brother came forward and after making the necssisary Acknowledgements the Brethren forgive him his fault 3rd called fer Corrispondence recieved Brethren read L_?_ and Mott from Fellowship Brethren Derden and Edgar from Friendship 4th Corrispondance to pleasant plains H. Sims, P.W. Jackson 5th on motion the church appointed delligates to represent the church of Ebenezer in the Afsociation to comune at Lumpkin _?_ County, Brethren C.L. Battle, A. Justice, and J. Brown in cace(case) of failure 6th the church agreed to 150 cents fer minutes on _?_ fer association funds Sept 10th recieved Eliza Clemmonds by Experience Jeremiah Southerlin CClk end #93 begin #94 Georgia Sumpter County Oct 7th 1843 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Brother John W. Jackson Modr 1st open the door fer the reciption of members, recd none 2nd Called fer refferences took up the case of Sister Elizabeth Carrell _?_ which was refered till our next conference 3rd the letter to the Association was red(read) and recd(recieved) 4th Called fer new matters none 5 Brother Archibald Brown and Sister Elizabeth Brown called fer Letter of dismifsion which was granted J.W. Brown CC Protem end #94 begin #95 November 11th 1843 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Brother John Howell, modr 1st open the door fer the reciption of member, recd none 2nd Called fer refferences took up the case of Sister Carroll and on motion the church dismifsed the case provided the Sister would live with her husband. Appointed J.W. Jackson and C.L. Battle to see the sister and advise her to live with her husband 3rd appointed Brethren John Brown, C.L. Battle, J.W. Jackson to rite fer a letter fer Bro. Wm St__der 4th a committee appointed to wait on Brethren M. Monk and George Hughs fer theirs non attendance Brethren C.L. Battle, J.W. Brown, James Watson 5th on motion the church went into the choice of a pasture(pastor) when Brother John Howell was unanimously elected end #95 begin #96 Georgia Sumpter County December 9th 1843 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother J. Howell, Mod 1st open the door for the reciption of members, recd none 2nd Called for refferences, none 3rd Called for new matters, none 4th Called for corrispondance, none 5th appointed corrispondance to Fellowship, Brothren C.L.Battle and J.W. Brown 6th Sister Nancy S Godly aplied for a letter of Dismission which was granted Jeremiah Southerlin CClk end #96 begin #97 January the 15th 1844 The Baptist (Church) of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Brother J. Howell, mod 1st open the door for the reciption of members when A. Clark, Margaret L. Clark and Ellin Clark came forward with letter and was recieved. Also _?_ Sellars by Experience of Grace also Will, a collerd Brother the property of _?_ M. Godley was recd by Experience of Grace 2nd Called for refferances, none 3rd Called fer New matters when Brother Crawford Jackson came forward with an acknowledgement of gilty for drunknefs which was not recieved but was excommunicated 4th A charge prefered Against Brother Wm Clemons for Mifs Conduct and a committee appointed Brethren G.B. Clark and J.W. Brown 5th A charge prefered against Brother _?_ R. Battle for Ill conduct appointed the following committee. _?_ _?_ , G.B. Clark and A. Justice 6th the Brother James O. Watson and wife, James Acre and wife called for letters of dismifsion which was granted C.L. Battle Clk Protem end #97 begin #98 February 10th 1844 the Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, J. Howell mod 1st open the door for the reciption of members, recd none 2nd called for refferances when Brother Wm. Clemmonds came forward and after making the necisary acknowagments the church forgive the Brother 3rd the church also prefered a charge against Brother John R. Battle for last conference for Ill Conduct and the Brother came forward and after making the necisary acknowledgements the church forgive the Brother his falts 4th Call for new matter,none 5(th) A query proposed by the Brother Moderator, is it rite for a Baptist to take a _?_ (possibly dram?) where Spirits is sold by the retail In Answer to the above query the church desided it was not because they believed it to be _?_ patron to lay before the world. Jeremiah Southerlin CClk end # 98 begin #99 March 9th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother J. Howell Mod 1st opened the door for the reciption of members, recd Brother Chappell Hughs by letter from Friendship Church 2nd Called for refferences, none 3rd Called for New matter when Brother _?_ _?_ came forward and acknowledged he had made use of Spirits to an Excefs(excess) and made the Necesary acknowledgements and the church forgive the Brother his fault 4th A charge prefered against Brother Wm. Clemmonds for Drunknef (drunkeness) appointed the following committee to wait on him, Brethren C.L. Battle, _?_ W. Brown, and _?_ Owens 5 A charge prefered against Sister Caroline Jackson in case of Adultry, a committee appointed to Investigate the matter and report at our next conference, Brethren C.L. Battle, E _?_ W. Brown, James Douglas and A. Justice 6th a committee appointed to wait on Brother Ellington Battle to cite him to our next conference fer Improper conduct {committee} Brethren James Davison and H. Sims 7th Sister Rhoda Jackson, Sister Margaret Clemmonds, Brother Wm. Holloway and Thomas Holloway called for letter of dismifsion which ws granted Jeremiah Southerlin, CClk end #99 begin #100 April the 13 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened the door for the reciption of members, recd none 2nd called for refferences, on motion took up the case of Brother Clemmonds when the Brother came forward and made the necisary acknowledgements and the church forgive the Brother his falt. 3rd Took up the case of Sister Caroline Jackson when the committee reported they had endivered (endeavored) to Investigate the matter as far as possible and the committee decided against her and also took the voice of the Church on the case, when the Church expelled the Sister from the fellowship of the Church 4th Took up the case of Brother Ellington Battle and he was expelled from the fellowship of the Church and appointed Brother James Davison to see the Brother and request his letter of dismifsion which he got from this church 5th Called fer new matter when Brother Thomas Graham rose and stated that he had gotten into a Difficulty with a Brother and the Church decided against the Brother and he was expelled from the fellowship of the church 6th Brother Benjamin _?_ brought up a charge against himself for taking corn that did not belong to him and the church took up the case and expelled the Brother from the fellowship of the Church John Howell moderator, Jeremiah Southerlin CClk end #100 begin #101 May 11th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, J. Howell Mod 1st open the door for the reciption of members, recd none 2nd Called for refferences, none 3rd the Church prefered a charge against Brother George Hughs, appointed C.L. Battle, J. Brown, J. Jackson a committee to wait on him and report at our next Conference 4th the Church prefered a charge against Brother J. L_insey and expelled him from the fellowship of the Church 5th Took up and discussed the subject of Sunday School and on motion the church elelcted Brother C.L. Battle President and A.H. Justice Vice president to arrange and attend to the School A.H. Justice clerk protem end #101 begin #102 June 8th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, J. Howell Mod 1st opened the door for the reciption of members when Brother E.D. Eason and wife Elizabeth Eason came forward and was recd by letter 2nd Called for refferences when the Church took up the case of Brother George Hughs and expelled him from the fellowship of the Church 3rd Called for Corrispondance, recd Brethren L.B. Smith, D.M. Philips, B.T. Smith, N. Golden and Walls from Pond Town Church . Also recd William Holloway and Edmund Jackson with a letter from Mt. Carmel Church in Stewart County Also, recd Brethren N. Derden from Friendship Church 4th _?_ Brethren to Pondtown and Friendship Churches _?_ Corrispondance Brother C.L. Battle to rite the letter to Pondtown Church 5th a reconcideration of our last Conference on the case of Brother Graham and restored him to the fellowship of the Church 6th Sister Sarah Jackson and daghter(daughter) _?_ Jackson called for letters of Dismifsion which was objected to, appointed a committee to Investigate the Matter and report at our next conference. Brethren A.H. Justice, J. Brown, and D. Owens committee Jeremiah Southerlin, CClk end #102 begin #103 July 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference 1st opened the door for the reciption of members, recd none 2nd Called for refferences on Motion _?_ over the refferences till next Conference 3rd Called for the report of the committee that _?_ for Brother Strauders letter and they reported they had recd a letter of Dismifsion for him from the church he was expelled James Mathis Modr Clk Protem _?_ 1844 A protracted meeting was negleced(neglected) to being recorded by the former clerk when the church recid(recieved) by experience 10, a part of the names not recollected Freeman Allen and wife Jefse Clark and wife Martha Clark Garland Gauf Fillis, a servint of E. Wells Elisa Golding Jefse Wadkins end #103 begin #104 August 10th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, J. Howell mod 1st opened the door for the reciption of members when Sister Mary Smith came forward and was recd by letter 2nd Called fer refferences when the committee reported they had recd a letter of Dismifsion for Brother William Strauder from the Church he was excommunicated and was recd in full fellowhip of this church 3rd on Motion the church referred the case of Sister _?_ to our next conference 4th Brother Chappell Hughs called for a letter of Dismifsion which was granted 5th Brother John W. Jackson came forward and returned his licens to the church from which he recd them, on motion the church reserved the right of Brother John W. Jackson to Excercise in aney way he may fell Impressed in his own church at Ebenezer Jeremiah Southerlin CClk end # 104 begin #105 Sept 7th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Brother J. Howell Mod 1st open the door for the reciption of members, recd none 2nd called for refferences, on Motion took up the case of Sister Sarah Jackson when the committee reported that the Sister yet wished a letter of Dismifsion after a full Investigation on the Subject, the Sister agreed to remain with us 3rd recd Corrispondance from Pond Town B.T. Smith from Mt. Carmel Chappell Hughs from Friendship J. _?_ T. _?_ 4th Appointed Corrispondance to Pond Town Brother C.L. Battle and others to Friendship Brother E. Wells and others 5th Appointed Deligates to the Afsociation Brother C.L. Battle, _?_ W. Brown, and G.B. Clark in case of failure, Agreed to send five Dollars for missionary purposes Two dollars for Minutes Jeremiah Southerlin Clk end #105 begin #106 October 12th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference 1st open the door for the reciption of members, recd none 2nd Called for refferences when the letter to the association red(read) and recd 3rd A charge prefered against Brother Thomas Graham for Improper Conduct and after a full Investigation on the subject the church expelled the Brother from the fellowshipof the church 4th A charge prefered against Brother Nathaniel B. _?_ for improper Conduct, on motion appointed J.W. Brown, J.W. Jackson, J.Southerlin a committee to cite the Brother to our next confeence to answer the charge prefered agaisnt him 5th The church went into the choice of a preacher when Brother John Howell was elected 6th Appointed Brethren C.L. Battle, J.W. Brown, G.B. Clark to inform the Brother of his call 7th Brother _?_ Lee and wife and _?_ Watkins call fer letters of Dismifsion which was granted 8th On motion the Church Appointed a Building Committee John E. _?_ Cottle, Brethren E. Wells, _?_ Goff, D. _?_ , C.L. Battle Jeremiah Southerlin CCk end #106 begin #107 November 9th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conferance, Brother T.B. _?_ Mod 1st open the door fer the reciption of members, recd none 2nd Called for refferences, on motion took up the case of Brother Ingram and took the voice of the church on the Subject and expelled the Brother from the fellowship of the Church 3rd Called for new matters, none 4th A charge prefered against Brother John Ward for Drunknefs and other improper Conduct appointed Brethren C.L.Battle and J. Southerlin to cite the Brother to our next conference to answer the charge prefered against him 5th A charge prefered against Brother Wm Clemmond for drunknefs appointed Brethren G.B. Clark and D. Owens a committee to cite the brother to our next Conference to answer the charge prefered against him Brethren Shadrick-Meginta and wife, Sister Perm__ Ann Hughs, Sister Ingram, Isah Dickens, J. Southerlin an wife, Sister Graham called fer letters of Dismission which was granted 6th on motion the church went into the choice of a Clerk when Brother A. H. Justice was unanimously Elelcted Jeremiah Southerlin, CClk end #107 begin #108 Saturday December the 7th 1844 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members and recieved none 2nd called for reference and took up a charge against Brother Ward for drunknefs and forgive him 3rd took up a charge against Brother Wm Clemens for drunknefs and excommunicated him 4th called for correspondence, none 5th Sister Melton called for a letter of dismifsion granted, _?_ called for also granted, Will the servant of _ M. Godley a letter of dismifsion Appleton H. Justice CCLK end # 108 begin #109 January the 11th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd Called for reference 3rd Called for acknowledgements when Brother Joseph Clements came forward with one for drunknefs and was forgiven his fault 4th called for new matters 5th Brother Luther Suard called for a letter of dismifsion which was granted John W. Brown, Clerk Protem end #109 begin #110 February the 8th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, John Howel Moderator 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd Called for reference 3rd Called for Acknowledgements 4 Called for new matters the church prefered a charge against Sister Carrel for unchristian conduct, excluded her from the church 5th prefered a charge against Brother H.H. Sims for non attendance and appointed a committee to site him to the next conference, Committee Davison, Wells and Deriso 6th A. H. Justice Clk end #110 begin #111 Saturday March the 8th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met inconference, John Howel Mod 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd Called for correspondence and recieved from Friendship Brother A. Burk from Pond Town Brother B. Smith from Mount Carmel Brethren J. Sertherling and E. Jackson Appointed Correspondence to Friendship C.L. Battle and J. Davison to Pond Town A. H. Justice and G.B. Clark to Mt. Carmel J. Jackson and B. Watson 3rd Called for reference and took up a charge against Brother Sims for non attendance when he arose and satisfied the church 4th Called for Acknowledgements when Brother Joseph Clemens came forward and acknowledged having been drunk and after his promising to dring(drink) no more Spirits the church forgive him A.H.Justice CCk end #111 begin #112 Saturday April the 12th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, John Howel Moderator 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members and recieved Brother A.N. Carns and wife A.H. Justice CClk end #112 begin #113 Saturday May the 10th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none 2nd Called for new matters, none A.H. Justice CCk end #113 begin #114 Saturday June the 7th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd Called for correspondence and recieved from Friendship Brethren N. Darden and H. Sheffield 3rd Called for reference 4th Called for new matters when a committee was appointed to examine into a publick report against a black Brother and report at the next conference A.H. Justice {CLK} end #114 begin #115 Saturday July the 12th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of member and recieved by letter Brother Wilson Watkins and wife whenever she comes forward 2nd called for reference 3rd took up a charge, Cali_ the property of S.G. Smith and expelled him from the church 4th prefered a charge against Brother _?_ McGinty for fighting and on motion laid it over until next conference A.H. Justice Clk end #115 begin 116 Ellington Battle Sunday July the 13th recieved by restoration into the full fellowship of the Church Monday night July the 14th recieved by experience of Grace John Hudson and Eli Clark July the 15th recieved by experience of Grace Binum Reed and wife Maryan Reed , Jeremiah Jackson, Fanny Clark, Matilda Clark and by experience a slave the property of Mrs. Melton and by restoration Thomas Graham also by experience Gincy Clark, Mandy Roundtree A.H. Justice Clk end 116 begin 117 Saturday August the 9th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd called for reference and took up a charge against Brother McGinty from last meeting and on motion laid it over until next conference 3rd appointed Brethren Sims and J.W. Jackson delegates to represent us at the general meeting to convene at Pleasant Plains friday before the 5 Sunday in August A.H. Justice CLK end 117 begin 118 Saturday September 13th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened a door for the reception of members 2nd called for reference and took up a charge against Brother McGinty and forgive him 3rd Called for correspondence and recieved from Mt. Carmel Brother Holliway, from Friendship Brother JRT Lingo 4th Elected delegates to the Afsociation, John W. Jackson, C.L. Battle and G.B. Clark in case of failure A.H. Justice Clk end 118 begin 119 Saturday October the 11th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened a door for members 2nd called for reference 3rd read and adopted the letter to afsociation 4 Elected Brother John Howel moderator for the next year 5th granted Letters of dismifsion to Brother Strauder and wife, Thomas Graham and Amanda Roundtree sent for minutes 1.50 for funds 3.25 John W. Jackson (mod) ProTem A.H. Justice CLK end 119 begin 120 Saturday Nov the 8th 1845 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened a door for members 2nd Called for new matters 3rd Sisters Elisabeth Cooper {ju} Sarah J. Thompson and Elisabeth Cooper {Sen} Called for letters of dismifsion which were granted 4th the church called on Brother Howel for an answer relative to his serving another year when he arose and answered in the affirmative A.H. Justice CLK end 120 begin 121 Saturday December the 13th 1845 Opened a door for the reception of members 2nd Called for reference 3rd Called for acknowledgements when Brother Joseph Clemens Acknowledged having drank too much spirits and on motion the church forgive him J. Howel {mod} A.H. Justice Clk end 121 begin 122 Saturday Jan the 10th 1846 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened a door for the reception of members 2nd called for references 3rd called for new matters J. Howel {mod} A.H. Justice C end 122 begin 123 Saturday Feb the 7th 1846 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd called for reference 3 Called for new matters when the church prefered a charge against Brother Joseph Clemens for intoxication and expelled him from the church John Howel A. H. Justice end 123 begin 124 Saturday March the 7th 1846 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer in conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members and recieved by letter Nelly Sims granted a letter of dismifsion to John Ward 2nd prefered a charge against William Strauder and appointed Brethren Battle, Owens, and Jackson to call for his letter and cite him to conference John Howel a.H. Justice end 124 begin 125-129 Saturday April the 11th 1846 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened a door for the reception of members 2 called for reference and took up the case of Brother Strauder and on motion laid it over until next Conference B. Sims mod A.H. Justice Clk Church in conference 4th Sunday recieved by experience of Grace William Walker Tate moderator A.H. Justice clk 126 Saturday May the 9th 1846 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd called for correspondence and recieved from Mt. Zion Church a letter by Brethren Newby and Ship 3rd Called for reference and took up a charge against Brother Strawder for improper conduct and forgive him 4th appointed Friday before next meeting for the dedication of the new meeting house and appointed Brethren C.L. Battle, E.D. Eason and A.H. Justice to represent us at the general meeting to convene at Mt. Carmel Friday before the fifth sabbath in _?_ to invite ministers to be with us at the dedication of the new house John Howel-mod A.H. Justice 127 Saturday June the 13th 1846 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members and recieved by experience of grace Margaret King, by restoration Joseph Clemens also at knight(night) Catharine Anders and Fanny Watson 2nd called for correspondence and recieved from Pond Town H. Lumkin and B.T. Smith 3rd on motion the church recieved and welcomed Brother E.D. Eason as one of the deacons of this church 4th appointed corespondence to Pond Town Brethren Battle, Justice, and others 5th appoined A.H. Justice, C.L. Battle, and E.D. Eason a committee to wait on and settle a difficulty between Brethren J.W. Jackson and B. Watson John Howel{mod} A.H. Justice CL 128 Saturday July the 11th 1846 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd called for reference and took up a charge against Brother John W. Jackson for improper conduct and forgive him 3rd called for acknowledgements when Brother C.L. Battle arose and acknowledged having gotten into a difficulty when the church freely forgive him 129 Tuesday the 14 of July recd by experience of grace William T. Eason, Thomas Waters and Ebenezer J. Wells Thursday the 15 of July the church restored William Clemens to the full fellowship of the church in conference at night recieved by experience of grace Hezekiah McC__e John Howel A.H. Justice Clk end 125-129 begin 130-134 Saturday August the 8th 1846 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met when Brother Douglas preached and Brother Howel rose in exortation and the good Lord was with him and the church and showered down His Spirit to the over flowing of all present 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members and recieved Philip King by experience 2 called for reference 3 called for new matters 4 on motion the church agried to join the Columbus Afsociation and elected Brethren A.H. Justice, B.B. Clark, and C.L. Battle in case of failure to represent us in the Afsociation agreed to send $1.50 cts for minutes and $6.00 for Domestic Mifsion J. Howel, mod A.H. Justice CLK Saturday the 12th of Sept 1846 The Baptist Church of Christ at E (benezer) met in Conference 1st opened the door for the reception of members 2nd read and adopted the Letter to Afsociation 3rd Called for correspondance and recieved from Mt. Carmel Brother Corley and from Pond Town Brethren B.T. Smith and S. Elkins J.W. Jackson A.H. Justice Friday Oct the 9th 1846 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd Elected Brother Howel pastor for the next year and appointed Brethren Battle, Curns and Jackson a committee to wait on him and inform him of his call J.B. Deavours {mod} A.H. Justice Saturday Nov the 7th 1846 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened a door for the reception of members 2nd the church prefered a charge against Brother Joseph Clemens and expelled him also expelled Wm. Clems and John R. Battle all for intoxication 3rd granted letters of dismifsion to G.B. Clark and wife, James Hudson and wife, John Hudson and wife, Bright Watson and wife and daughters and Susan Clark John Howel{mod} A.H. Justice Note: The reference of correspondence between the church at Ebenezer and Pond Town Brethren B.T. Smith and S. Elkins--B.T. Smith may very well be my GG Grandfather, Benjamin Tarpley Smith. They were living at Pond Town during that era. According to the family history, they were Christian, Church going people. researcher: Mary Beth Marchant Mbmjlm22@aol.com Saturday Dec the 12th 1846 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened a door of the church for the reception of members 2 called for reference J. Howel {mod} A.H. Justice {granted a letter to {M} Allen} end 130-134 begin 135-143 Saturday Jan the 9th 1847 The church met in conference 1st Called on Brother Howel for an answer in _?_ to his serving us the present year when he answered in the negative 2 Elected Brother J. B. Deavers for the next year and appointed Brethren A. H. Justice, Battle, and Jackson a committee to wait on him and inform him of his call 3rd the church give Brother Howel a written recommendation to the Mercer University at Ten Field Ga for his Chriastian _?_ Sound faith and orderly walk J. Howel mod A. H. Justice CLK P. S. granted letters of dismifsion to Jefse Clark and wife A. H. Justice Saturday February the 1_th 1847 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1st opened a door for the reception of members 2 took up the case of Brother Eason's acting as one of the deacons of this church when the committee reported he wouldn't serve 3rd took up the case in relation to Brother Deavours serving us and on motion laid it over till next conference C. L. Battle mod A. H. Justice Wednesday night February the 24th 1847 The church at Ebenser met in conference, on hearing of Brother Deavours refusal to serve the church on motion the church reconsidered apart of last minute and went into the choice of a pastor when Brother Hart was unanimously chosen and appointed John W. Jackson to wait on him and inform him of his call and report next meeting J. W. Jackson mod A. H. Justice Clk Saturday March the 13th 1847 the Baptist Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in con 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd called for reference when the church called on Brother Hart for an answer in relation to his serving the church this year when he answered in the affirmative. took up and laid over the election of a deacon until next meeting Isaac Hart mod A. H. Justice chs Clk Saturday April the 17th 1847 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference 1st opened a door for the reception of members 2nd called for reference and took up the case of a deacon and laid it over until next conference Isaac Hart mod A. H. Justice CLK Saturday May the 15th 1847 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in con 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2 called for reference and took up the case of a deacon when Brother John W. Brown was duly elected. The church caled on him for an answer when he accepted the call. 3rd appointed Brother Battle to request Brother Seay to aid in the ordination of Brother Brown, appointed friday before next meeting for the ordination I. Hart mod A. H. Justice Saturday June the 12th 1847 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference Opened the door for the reception of members and recieved by letter Brother Jacob Sellers and his wife Georgian Sellers I. Hart mod A. H. Justice CLK Saturday July the 10th 1847 The Baptist Churchof Christ at Ebeneser met in conference 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members and recieved by letter Brother N. A. Purifoy and his wife Mary Purifoy Also Sister Mary Mathe_ and Brother James M. Davis Appointed friday before next meeting for the ordination of Brother Brown _?_ took up a querry found on the _?_ Is it or is it not right for a church member to bind ardent Spirits, the church answered it is not right The church prefered a charge against Brother Thomas Waters for keeping grocery and appointed Brethren Jackson, Battle, and _?_ to labour with him until next meeting NOTE: Keeping grocery open on 1st day of week. Brother William Hubbard called for letters of dismifsion which were granted I. Hart mod A. H. Justice Clk Saturday night in Conference recieved by experience Elisabeth Jackson and Louisa M. Sellers I. Hart A. H. Justice Clk Saturday August the 7 1847 the Baptist Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in con 1st opened the door for the reception of members 2 called for reference and took up the case of Brother Waters and expelled him from the fellowship of the church appointed next meeting for the ordination of Brother Brown appointed A. H. Justice and E. L. Eason to represent us in the general meeting Elected Brethren N. A. Purifoy and J. Owens to represent us in the Afsociation _?_ Justice, _?_ Battle in case of failure Upon the statement of Brother John W. Jackson the church prefered a charge against him for intoxication and expelled him from the fellowship of the church Isaac Hart mod A. H. Justice CL end 135-143 begin 165-170 Saturday July 7th 1849 The baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother John Jackson mod open the door of the church for the reception of members, none cawled for references, none C.L.Battle Clk Saturday August 12th 1849 The baptis church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none cawled for references, none cawled for new mater, brother Eli Clark is charged with sporting. We appoint as a commity N.A.Purifoy, John W. Jackson and C.L. Battle as a commity to talk with him appointed N.A. Purifoy to prepair a leter to bee red at our next afsociation N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday Sept 8th 1849 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by leter our beloved brother Isaac Hart as a minister of the gospel Toock up references the case of Eli Clark continued we send $1.25 cts for minuets Sister E. Golding is charged with unchristian like conduck, we appoint brothers Austin Clark, N.A. Purifoy, Mikel Derrisaw as a commity to see the sister report beeing in circulation that brother Edmun D. Easan had traded on the Saboth, the brother braught up the case themsilf and after giving the cause of so doing the case was toock up and deferd until our next miting elected delogates to represent us in our afsociation who ar I. Hart, C.L. Battle, D. Owens in case of failure N.A. Purifoy CLK The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by restoration _?_ R. Battle 2 cawled for references, tuck up the case of brother Eli Clark, laid over also the case of Sister E. Golding was continued and another commity was appointed to wait on the sister also the case of brother E. _?_ Eason when he guive the church Satisfaction Sister Mariah Cooper cawled for a leter of difmision, granted went into the chois of a Minister for the insuing yer when brother I. Hart was unanimously chozen a contribution of $22.00 was made up for moderator C. L. Battle CLK Saturday December 5th 1849 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother _?_ W. Jackson moderator 1 open the door of the church for reception of member, none 2 cawled for references when the case of brother Eli Clark was taken up and the satisfyed toock up the case of sister E. Golding and after hering from the commity she was expelled 4 brother Austin Clark and family and brother Eli Clark and wife, brother James Davis and wife caweled was granted brother Thomas Waters came forward with an acknowledgement and was restord to fellowship brother Waters and wife cawled for leters, was granted N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday Jan 12th 1850 The baptist Church of Christ met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church of the reception of members, recieved by leter brother Calib Owens and sister Mary Owins his wife 2 cawled for references, none N.A. Purifoy Clk end 165-170 begin 171-180 Saturday Feb 1_ 1850 The baptis Churh of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart Mod open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none call for referances, non A. Purifoy CLK March and April minute mis laid but nothing of importence in them the saim as the above Saturday March 9th 1850 The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod open the door of the church for the reception of member, recieved by leter brother John H. Purifoy and Eleza Purifoy his wife 2 called for references, none N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday June 12 1850 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for reception of mem(bers), recieved by leter brother Calib Owens and Sister Mary Owins 2 cawled for references, none N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday July 1850 The baptis church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother C.L. Battle mod open the door of the church for the reception of member, recieved none no references N.A. Purifoy Clk August Conference the saim Brother I. Hart mod N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday Oct 12 1850 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference 1 open the door of the church for the reception of member, recieved none cawled f(or) references took up the case of cawling our pastor and laid it over until next conference brother Green Davison relates a case of grievence which was taken up and laid over until next conference I. Hart mod N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday Nov 9 1850 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod open the door of the church for the reception of member, recieved none 2 called for references, toock up the case of cawling our pastor when brother Isaac Hart was unanimously chosen also the case of brother Green Davison and forgive him N.A. Purifoy Clk Dec conference mislaid Saturday Jan 11 1851 the baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved non cawled for references, none N.A. Purifoy Clk February conference mis laid Saturday April 12th 1851 The baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother _. W. Jackson mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by leter Sister Gillen Owens by leter called for references, none the church being destitute of a pastor cawled upon brother Fletcher to serve us the remainder of this year upon which we have selected a commity to wait upon him, commity C.L. Battle, E.D. Eason, N.A. Purifoy brother E. Wills cawles for a leter of dismifsion which was granted N.A. Purifoy Clk Saturday May 1851 The baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother C.L. Battle mod open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved non cawled for reference, the commity being cawled upon reports that brother Fletcher promises to serve us the remainder of this year John A. Purifoy Clk Saturday June 8th 1851 The Baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother Fletcher mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved non cawled for references, non new mater, we appoint a commity to see brother H.H. Sims to know why he retains his leter from us N.A. Purifoy Clk end 171-180 begin 181-189 Geo. Sumpter Co. July 12th 1851 The baptis church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother J.U. Fletcher mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by experience Martha Page 2 cawled for references, toock up the case of brother H. H. Sims lerning he had joined Pondtown church difmifs the case non new mater N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. August 10th 1851 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother J.U. Fletcher mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none 2 cawled for references, none 3 cawled for new mater, when brother M. Monk was reported for non attendence and a commity appointed to wait on him and report at our next conference. commity C.L. Battle, D. Owin, E.D. Eason Also elected brothers Isack Hart and C.L.Battle to represent us in our next afsociation Georgia Sumpter Co. September 12, 1851 The Baptis Church of at Ebenezer met in Conference, brother J. U. Fletcher mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by leter and experience: Edmund Jackson Julian Jackson Margaret Powers John Jackson Permlia Jackson Mariah Antinet Dickson Mary Derrisow Elizabeth Owens Sarah Owins Katharine Jackson Penelope Wigins Mary Hart Rebeca Eason Carah Purifoy Mary Kiser Sarah Kiser Elizabeth Wells James Purifoy Elbert Scofiield Thomas Owens Edward Neuman Mary Clements Sarah Clements Sarah Battle Matelda Thompson Margian Countraman Samuel Hart Thomas L. Dickson G__y Thompson Peter the property of McBride Rebe_ the property of Cottle Cherry the property of Cottle July the property of Hart Cupit the property of Hart Pheby the property of Hart Sandy the property of Daniel 2 cauld for references toock up the case of brother Monk cauld upon the commity who reported favourably N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. Oct 10 1851 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, brother J.U. Fletcher mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of member,none 2 cawled for references, none 2 cawled for new matter, none N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. Nov 8 1851 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother J. U. Fletcher mod 1 open the door of the church for ther reception of members, none cawled for references, none cauled for new mater when Sister Anna King, Mary Kastin, Elbert Scofield, Margaret Scofield cawled for leters of dismifsion which was granted John W. Jackson Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. Dec 13 1851 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none cawled for references, none no new mater N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. Jan 10 1852 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of member, recieved none cawlled for references, none no new mater N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. 7 Feb 1852 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of member, none 2 cauled for references, none no new mater N.A. Purifoy Clk Geo. Sumpter Co. March 13th 1852 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference,brother J.U. Fletcher mod 1 open the door of the church for reception of members, recieved by leter brother Morris Ansley as a deacon , sisters Nancy Baker, Elizabeth Ragan, Sarah Jane Ragan 2 cawled for references, toock up the case of brother Jame Davison for non attendence, on report of the commity think it bes to further wait on him. Appointed a commity to wait on him, John W. Jackson,C.L.Battle, McKey also prefered a charge against brother Edward Neuman for drunknefs and swarring, the above commity to wait on him granted a leter of dis___ to Joseph Albrit N.A. Purifoy Clk end 181-189 begin 190-194 Geor. Sumpter Co. April 10th 1852 The baptis church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by leter brother James Williams and sister Susan Williams, his wife 2 called for references, toock up the case of brother James Davidson and continued it until the next conference commity to wait on him. C.L. Battle, E.D.Eason, Wm. Mckey also the case of brother Edward Neuman, after deliberation excumunicated him N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. May 8th 1852 The baptis church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, Brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by leter Sister Mary Daniel 2 cawled for references, toock up the case of brother Davidson and he being present gave the church ample satisfaction N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. June 9th 1852 The baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother J. W. Jackson mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of member, recieved by leter brother Nealey McNeal 2 cawled for references, none Wm McKey Clk Georgia Sumpter Co. July 12th 1852 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebineser met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none 2 cawled for references, none we send as delogates to reprosent us in our general meeting I. Hart, C.L. Battle N.A. Purifoy Clk Georgia Sumter Co. August 7th 1852 The baptis church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, brother I. Hart mod 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none 2 cawled for references, none we send as delogates to our Association I. Hart, C.L. Battle, Wm McKey in case of faliour. We send $1. 25 cts for minuets and $5.00 for Associational purposes N.A. Purifoy Clk end 190-194 begin #195-198 Geo. Sumpter Co. Sept. 11th 1852 The baptis Church of Christ at Ebineser met in conference, _?_ Rufs mod 1 open the dor of the church for the reception of members, recieved non 2 cawled for references when the leter to our association was read and adopted granted a leter to brother Morris Ansley N.A. Purifoy Clk October and November minuts mislaid Geo. Sumpter Co. 12th Decm. 1852 The baptis church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, brother mod present 1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none 2 cawled for references, none granted leters to brother William V__fe, sister Catherine Andrews, Sister Wells and servent brother Mackneal N.A. Purifoy (There are a 4 pages blank between this entry and the next) 1854 C.L. Battle Chs Clerk Georgia Sumter county The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference 1 open the dore for the reseption of members when brethren Anderson Barlow, John E. Barlow, Garland Barlow, John T. Barlow and sister M.E. Barlow and Mahala Barlow and Thomas Barlow and his wife Mary Barlow cam forward with letters, Rec'd 2 caled for Reference, taken up _?_ went in to the choice of a minister to serve us the Remainder of the year. Chose Bro. Hog__ and appointed comitty to Wright, Battle, and Purifoy May 11th 1854 C.L. Battle Bro. Ansley mod Saturday June 9th 1854 Baptist Church of Christ met conference 1 open the dore for the Reseption of members, recd non 2 Caled for Refference C.L. Battle Clk Bro. Ansley mod end 195-198 199-202 Saturday July 11th 1854 Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met conferance 1 open the dore of the church for the reseption, recd no 2 called for refferance, non 3 call for new mater, non C.L. Battle Bro. Jasper Hog__ mod August 10th 1854 Baptist Church of Christ met in conferance 1 open the dore of the church for the reseption of members, recd none 2 called for refferances, non 3 call new matter, non C.L.Battle Clk Jasper Hog_ md September 7th 1854 Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conferance _?_ Open the dore of the church for the reseption of members when Sister Mary Smith came forward with a letter and was recieved, also Martha Smith Recd on experance of Grace, Also John Young _?_ and 1 (one) collord Brother John Jackson restored to the church and his wife Elizabeth taken under the wach care of the church 3 went into the election of Delegates to Repsent us in the Columbus Association when Bro. Hart and C.L. Battle and N.A. Purifoy Alternate was choisen taking up publick report of Sister Countryman and appointed Bro. Battle, Purifoy and Barton committy to invistigate and report Agreed to send $1. 50 for minutes and $5 for Association puroposes C.L. Battle CLK Bro. Hoge mod Georgia Sumter Baptist Church of Christ mett in conference Bro. _?_ Hoyr mod appointed committy to investigate som reports and sight Morgeann Countryman Red the letter to association and recieved I. Hog_ md C.L. Battle CC October 11th 1854 No Meeting end 199-202 begin 203-211 November 10th 1854 Baptist Church of Christ met in Conference, Jasper Hoge mod open the dore of the church for the Resption, recd none Call for Reffrence, take up and continued the case of Margann Countryman, committy C.L. Battle CC Decb 9th 1854 Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference Bro. Jaspir Hog_ mod ( written above this name is _?_ Belcher) open dore for the Reseption of members, non Call for Reffrence when the church taken up the case of Margann Countryman for having a Basterd Child and excommunicated her Bro W.G. Davidon call for a letter of Dis for himself and wife C.L.Battle CC January 13 1855 Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro. I. Hart mod open the dore for the reseption of members, non Call for Reffrence _?_ the church chose Bro. Hart as pastor the present year C.L. Battle CC February 10th 1855 Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Confrence, Bro. Hart mod open the dore Church for the Reseption of members 2 call for Reffrences when Bro. Hart agreed to serve the church present year March 10th 1855 Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Bro. I Hart Mod open the dore Church for _?_ Reseption of Members 2nd call for Refference, taken up case of William Clements for Drunkness and appointed Bro.Battle and Barlow committy April 14th 1855 Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro. Hart mod open the dore of Church Reseption of members Call for Reffrence, taken up the case of William Clements. Committy reported unfavorable when the excommunicated him fo Drunkness and _?_ C.L. Battle May 12 1855 Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, I. Hart mod open the dore for the Resption of members when Sister Rogers com forward with a letter and was cordially Recd 2nd Call for reffence wen a committy Purifoy, Barlow, and Battle to see _?_ W. Robberts and E. Battle on public Reports June 9th 1855 Georgia Sumter Co. The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro. Hart Md 1st open the dore of the church for the Reseption of member 2 call for Refference when the case of Brother Wm Roberts for Immoral conduct. _?_ Roberts being present give the church Satisfaction Taken up the case of Bro. _?_ Battle for Drunkeness and expeled him wint into choise of delegate to _?_ meeting H__ Battle and Wiggins with _?_ for the association C. L. Battle July 11th 185_ Baptist Church of Christ Ebenezer met in Conference, Hart mod 1 open the dore of the church for the Resption of Members Those minutes not having bin Incerted are lost or mislade end #203-211 begin 212-218 June 13 1857 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Bro Hart mod 1 open the dore of the church for the Reception of members, Red non 2nd called for Refrence when Bro. Richard Wiggins being unanimously chosen by the church as a Deacon and a _?_ being called _?_ Bro William Rof_ and Isaac Hart being in _?_ Bro. Richard Wiggins ware ordained in _?_ and _?_ form The reffrence of a Colerd Sister Lousinda Continued Closed in _?_ form Isaac Hart md C.L. Battle CC August 12/57 Georgia Sumter County The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met Conference, Bro Mod present 1 oppend the Dore of the ch for the Resiption of Members 2nd Caled for Reffrences when the case of Lousinda was Dismissed Church closed in Due form Sespt 11th 1857 Georgia Schley County The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro. _?_ mod 1 open the dore of the church for the Reseption of members 2nd called for Reffrences _?_ _?_ mater wint in to the choise of a pastor for the Insuing year when Bro. Hart ware chosen C.L. Battle CC The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference 1 open the dore of the church for the Resption of members, non 2nd caled for reffences 3rd new mater The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro Hart Mod 1 open the dore of the Resption of members 2nd caled for Refference, none new matter when the church prefered a charge against Bro. Cobb Owins for harsh word and immorrell conduck also against Sister P__cott Committy C.L. Battle, Cochran and R___ March 12 1858 Church met in Regular communication, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the door for the Resption of members, non 2nd Call for Reference when the case of Bro. Owins and Sister Prescott was taken up and they being present gave the church satisfaction Closed in due form April 9th 1858 end 212-218 begin 219-225 Georgia Schley County The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro. Rofs Mod 1 open the dore for the resption of members 2nd called for Refrence, went into a choice of a paster for the insuing year when Bro. Isaac Hart was choisen perford charge against Bro. _?_ C. Moore for intoxication Sister Prescott call for a Letter of Dismission, granted Nov 1858 Georgia Schly Co. The Baptist Church of at Ebenezer met in confrence, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the dore of the church for the Resption of members 2 call for reffrence when the case of Bro. H.C. Moore was taken up and he excommunicated new matters closed Jay 1859 Georgia Schly County The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the dore for the reseption of members 2nd call for Reffences 3 tuck up a Report against Sister Wyeh for Dancing and other immorell conduck and appointed Brethn C.L. Battle, R. Hart to see her and request her letter and _?_ her to _?_ C.L. Battle CC Feby 1859 Church met in due form, Mod present _?_ open the dore for the Resption of members 2 call for Refrence, when the case of Sister L. Wyeh was taken and committy reported unfavorably and she was excluded _?_ due form C.L. Battle CC March 11th 1859 Church met in order, Bro Mod present 1 open the dore for the Reseption of members 2 cald for Refference, prefered a charge against A. Ragan for non attendence _?_ with Immorrell Conduct and appointed a committy _?_ Baut_ , and Read C.L. Battle April 9th 1859 church met in Regulor communication, Bro. Hart Mod 1st open the for the Rest of member when Bro. John C. Mel__ and his wife Elizabeth and Johnathon Mel__ wor cordily Recd by letter also 2 colord-Sister Rea_y and Many the property of John D. Mel__ 2 called for refence, _?_ Bro. Ragan was present and gave satisfaction C.L. Battle May _?_ 1859 church met in order, mod present 1 open the dor for the Resption of members 2 cald Reference 3 agreed to sent _?_ dollor for him (hymn) Books closed in Due form C.L. Battle end 219-225 #226-232 June 1859 Georgia Schley County The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met Conference, Bro. Hart md 1 open the dore for the recseption of members July 1859 Georgia Schley County The Baptist Church at Ebenezer in conference, Mod present 1 opened the dore for the Restion of members 2 call for reference new Georgia Schley County August 11th 1859 The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the dore for the Reseption of members Call for Reffrence, non New matter, ord__ that the clerk make out a list of all mail members in order that he may _?_ absent _?_ closed in due form Church at Ebenezer in Regular Communication, Bro. Hart mod 1 opened the dore of the church for the reseption of members, Recd several collerd the property of R._?_ Wiggins by experience of Grace went in the choise of Delegats to Reppesent us in the association when Bro. _?_ Hart, Milner was chosen. Agreed to send $1.50 cents _?_ Closed in due form Sept 9th 1859 I. _?_ Mitte_ C Prtem October No Meeting Nov 11th 1859 The Church met in Regulor communication 1 opened the dore by the moderator for the Resption of members 2nd call for reference new matter appointed commity to cite absent _?_ to _?_ C.L. Battle Owens (mod) Closed in due form December 1859 Georgia Schley County The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Bro. Hart mod 1 open the dore for the reseption of members 2nd call for Refference when the committy reported that they had not seen all of the absent _?_ which was recd Bro. A. P. Chochran and wife call for letters granted Mariah the property Sister Ma__ _?_ At _?_ Regulor Meeting in August the protracted at which Tim Julius Daniel and Amanda Frazier was Recd on an Experience of Grace together with sevrall callored one January 10th 1860 The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro. Isaac Hart mod 1 opened the dore for the Resption of members 2 call for Reffrence new matter Closed in due form C.L. Battle, CK end 226-232