Unknown County GaArchives Church Records.....Georgia Baptists Houston Association Copyright Date 1874
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HOUSTON ASSOCIATION

  It is supposed this body takes its name from Houston county, in which most of
its churches are situated. In 1830, several churches petitioned for letters of
dismission from the Ebenezer Association for the purpose of forming a new body,
and brethren Tharp, Baker and Melton were appointed to aid in said constitution.
Rev. John McKenzie seems to have had somewhat to do in the affairs of this new
concern, and there has been more or less of division in sentiment among its
churches and ministers for a number of years. In consequence of which, it has
not been as prosperous as many other Associations in the State. In 1833, it has
fourteen churches, three hundred and eighty-seven members, and very few ministers.

  In 1838, the body meets at Ebenezer church, Dooly county. The circular, by J.
McKenzie, is a religious and literary curiosity. The propriety of corresponding
with the Ebenezer Association is questioned, and the matter is referred to the
churches. This question arose from the fact that a few churches had seceded from
the Ebenezer because she would not declare non-fellowship with missions, etc.,
while the principles of that respectable body of Christians remained unchanged.
On this subject of correspondence, the body disagreed in 1839, and division was
the consequence. Several churches must needs withdraw. Joshua Mercer was present
as a delegate from the Bethel Association. He and A. T. Holmes, of the Rehoboth,
preached on the Sabbath. Churches, eleven; baptized, one hundred and seven;
total, three hundred and forty-six.


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GEORGIA BAPTISTS: HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL
BY
J. H. CAMPBELL,
PERRY, GEORGIA.


MACON, GA.: J. W. BURKE & COMPANY. 1874.

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by
J. H. CAMPBELL,
In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.


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