Pendleton County KyArchives Church Records.....Richland Baptist Church Copyright Date 1840-1841 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ky/kyfiles.html ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Sherri Bradley http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00001.html#0000051 January 21, 2011, 8:47 pm Jan 12, 1840 - The Deciples met at Br. Holtons after divine service, and a discourse delivers by Mitchel, broke the loaf & Adjourned. Jno. Holton Ck. Febr 2, 1840 - A small number of the disciples assembled, and worshipped the Lord by reading his word, singing his praise suplicating His favour, & thanksgiving. Celebrated his death, and Adjourned. Jno Holton Clk Feb 9, 1840 - No Meeting --------- Jno. Holton Clk Febry 16, 1840 - The Congregation convened at Br Holtons. after singing and prayer, Br. Mitchel preached, Broke the loaf Granted Br. Nathan McCarty a letter of dismission. agreed to erase the name of Manual a Man of color -- we learned that he was not satisfied to continue with us, and we believed it for he never met with us after the day we gave him our hand. Adjourned Jno. Holton Clk. Febr 23, 1840 - A few of the disciples met Br. Holtons and worshiped God, accordig to his word, (viz) reading his word, singing his praise, suplicating favor & celebrating his deat. Br. Holton presided and administering the supper. Jno. Holton Clk March 21, 1840 - No meeting March 29, 1840 - None of the deciples convened, Sister Holton being on a visit to see her sek daughter. Br. Holton being alone, broke the loaf, and celebrated the death of our Lord, with much comfort, alone, being his own president and administerator, under our blessed Lord. Jno. Holton Clk July 19, 1849 Brethren contributed 62 1/2 Sept 17, 1849 Brethren contributed 1.20 March 21 1841 Brethren contibuted March 29, 1840 - A few of the deciples met and worshiped the Lord Apl 12, 1840 - A part of the bretheran and sisters met and Br. V,T.Lee preached a very good practical sermon. Rec'd into the fellowship Br. Squier Washbbourn. and Mary his wife who were immersed the Lords day prier; broke the loaf, and laid before the congregation brother Jacob Forsythes jnr's case, who was unhappily overtaken in a crime of intoxication, on Saturday, the day before, the congregation agree to bear with Br. Jacob Forsythe until our next meeting. Adjourned. Jno. Holton, Clk. Apl. 25, 1840 - J.M. Holton preached, and Mr. H.M. Casey & Nancy his wife confessed the Lord, and the next day put him on by immersion Br Holton being the administrator who also preached the same day. Adjourned J. Holton Clk May 17, 1840 - Br. John Powel commeced his roteen of labour as an evangelist with us, the congregation at Richland, and after an appropiate discourse Mary Jane Buoy made the good confession and was immersed by Br. Powel in Richland Creek. The same day recd Br. Aaron Mitchell by letter, and Br. William A. More by information. Broak the loaf (this was attended to prier to baptism) and adjourned. Jno. Holton Clk. May 24, 1840 - Br. Joseph Mitchel preached at Br John McKinnies and John Pike mde the good confesssion and the same evening was immersed by Br Mitchel in Licken River at the steem Mill. At the same meeting a Lady named Elizabeth Wyatt Confessed the Lord but was not immersed. Jno. Holton Clk Saturday, May 30, 1840 - Congregation met in order to transact business. Took up Br. Jacob Forsythe snr. case, and the bretherin agreed to wate with Br. Jacob until our next meeting he not being present. Then appointed Br. G.W. Holton Clerk, talked about electing another deacon but procrastinated the election, to give the brethren time to think on the apostolic order of filling sd. office. Also talked about encouraging Br. Anderson in the practice of his gift. Put it off till next day, and on Lord's day May 31, the Congregation encouraged B. Alxr. Anderson to exercise his gift in the way which he thought he be most useful in the service of the King Massiah; whoes death we had a little before commemorated. Adj'd Jno. Holton, Clk. June 14, 1840 - Congregation convened took up a refference relative to apointing deacons, and nominated and elected three to wit; Brn. Coleman Clayton, Wm. Cleavland & Hambleton Casey and defered the imposition of hands till our next meeting. Then took up the refference relative Jacob Forsythe Jnr. who was unanimously excluded for intoxication. But previous to attending to the above named business Br. Mitchel preached, and the congregation commemorated the death of blessed Lord. Adjourned Jno Holton Clk & moderator June 20, 1840 - The disciples met agreenie to appoint Br. Powel taught them from the 9 chapt. of the acts of the Apostles, After which he wooed Aliens to obedience, One confessed the Lord. The death of our blessed Lord was then celebrated. Adjourned until 4 o'clock P.M. then met at the m outh of Richland and attended to the ordinance of baptism. Adjourned. G.W. Holton Clk June 21, 1840 - The desciples again met and after singing they proceeded to set apart agreeable to the Apostolick order of the Brethron that had been nominated to fill the office of deacon at our last meeting. Br. Powel then discoursed to the congregation and opened the door of the church. One confessed the Lord. The death of our blessed Lord was then celebrated. Adjourned until 4 o'clock p.m. then met at the mouth of Richland and attended to the ordinance of baptism. Adjourned. G.W. Holton Clk .July 5, 1840 - A few of the Desciples met and after singing and prayer the death of our blessed Lord was commemorated. Adjourned. G.W. Holton Clk July 12, 1840 - A few of the Brethren met and after reading, singing and prayer, adjourned. July 18, 1840 - Brother Powel met the congregation again at Richland and after discoursing to them, opened the door of the church. One made confession of his faith in the Lord. Adjourned G.W.H. Clk July 19, 1840 - The congregation met again on the nineteenth at 10 oclock a.m. Brother S.W. Holtor visited us on this day and filled Br. Powels place. Taught the congregation and wooed Aliens to obedience but none obeyed. Brother Powel made some additional remarks and opend the door for those who wished to unite themselves with us who had previously been immersed. 5 came forward those names will be found on the list The Desciples, then broke the loaf and ad. until 3 o'clock, then met at the mouth of Richland and attended to the ordinance of baptism. G.W. Holton Clk August 2nd, 1840 - The Disciples met and worshiped God agreeable to his word. G.W. Holton. clk. August 22, 1840 - Some of the Brethren met Br. Joseph Mitchel disccursed to them. The church then proceeded to business. There were some two or three of the Brethren who were charged of drunkenness, Namely, Samuel Chany, Jacob Forsythe, snyr., Balis Green. Br. Chanys case was taken up. The fact was proved that the charge was not groundless. But himself not being present, the case was laid over. The hcurch then appointed Brethren to go to see Br. Chany to speak to him on the subject and to cite him to attend the next meeting. Br. Forsythes case came next. He denied the charge and the church not being able to prove the fact his case was laid over until the church could get sufficient testimony. Br. Green was absent also. Br. Jno Holton was appointed to talk to him on the subject and report to the church at the next meeting. The Desciples then broke the loaf and adjourned. G.W. Holton Clk Sept 6th 1840 - Br. Powel met the congregation again at Richland, accompanied by Br Clark of Ohio. Br. Clark discoursed to the Bretheren and friends that met. After preaching the door of teh church was opened but none ventured in. Adjourned until Lords Day. 11 o'clock A.M. - The brethern met again to worship. Br. Powel taught the congregation from the 2nd chapt. of Ephesians, giving both saint and sinner their portion in due Season. He then opend the door of the church an exorted aliens to obedience. Two obeyed. To wit, James Dawson and Rily Browning. Br. and Sister Adams also united with us who had previously been immersed. The death of the Lord was then celebrated and the congregation Adjourned. G.W. Holton Clk Sept 13, 1840 - The church met to attend to some business that had been laid over for this meeting. Br. Mitchel took the chair. The Brethren under charge was again brought before the church. Br. S. Chanys case was taken up 1st. The Brethren that had been appointed to talk to him reported that Br. Chany denied being intoxicated but acknowledged that he felt his dram but promised to attend this meeting and give the church satisfaction but failed to do so. Sept 14, 1840 - A few of the Desciples met for worship. Br. Lee attended us on this day. His discourse on this day was principally directed to the Desciples. We thought he spoke to the purpose. The death of our Lord was then Celebrated. Br. Lee appointed a meeting for the qnd Lords day in Nov. G.W. Holton Clk Sept 20, 1840 - Br. Powel met us again on this day and continued with us three days and During the time five acknowledged Jesus Christ to be the son of God and were immersed into his name, to wit, Hannah Turner, Joshua Turner, Joshua Marshall, Joshua Lemons and James Jolly. G.W. Holton Clk Oct 5, 1840 - A few of the Desciples met and worshiped God by reading singing and prayer. Adjourned. G.W. Holton clk Oct 11, 1840 - Some of the Desciples met and worshiped God by reading, singing and prayer. ad. G.W. Holton Oct 17, 1840 - Brother John Powel met the congregation at Richland on Saturday evening and delivered a short discourse and concluded by opening the door of the church and exorting Aliens to obedience. None obeyed. He appointed meeting that night at Thomas Marshalls. Br. Solomon C. Perrin preacd to the congregation at night. He concluded his discourse by exortation. One obeyed. Br. Powel made some additional remarks and three more obeyed the Gospel or made confession of their faith in the Lord. On Lords day at 11 a.m. Br Powel and Br Perrin met at the meeting house. Br. Perrin preached. After preaching the Desciples met at the mouth of Richland and Br Powel immersed those that had made Confession. On Sunday night Br Powel preached at Br. McKinneys and the meeting closed. G.W. Holton Clk Dec 6th 1840 - The Desciples met at the schoolhouse on this near Br. Brownings. Br. Mitchel delivered a discourse to the congregation. After preaching There was some business taken up which had been before the church for some time, to wit, Br. John Buoys case and Sister Catharine Brownings. There is no references on the Book relative to these two cases. The clerk not being present when they came to hand. The Brethren that had been appointed to talk to this Br & Sister reported favorable to both and they were restored. ad. G.W. Holton clk Jan 17th 1841 - The Congregation at Richland met on this day at the Schoolhouse near Br Franklin Brownings. Br. J.M. Holton & Br John Powel discoursed to them. After preaching the Disciples broke the loaf. Br. Powel engaged to preach for the congregation at Richland the present year commencing on Saturday night before the 3rd Lord's day in March. G.W. Holton clk. Feb 21st 1841 - The Disciples met at Brother John Holtons. After preaching and breaking the loaf, the reference relative to Br.. Samuel Chanys case was taken up and he was excluded. Br. Alexander and Sister Maria Anderson Through Bo Clayton called for a letter of Dismison and it was granted. ad. G.W. Holton clk March 21st 1841 - Brother John Powel commenced his labors for the present year on this day at Br. Jno. Holtons. He delivered a discourse on Saturday night and one on Sunday. After preaching on Sunday The disciples broke the loaf. The Brethren at this meeting contributed $1.10 cts. ad. G.W. Holton clk April 4th 1841 - Brother Mitchel met the congregation on this day at the meeting house and discoursed to them. After which Br. Jacob Forsythe was again charged with Drunkenness and Profane swearing. The Brethren having admonished and dealed verry faithully with Br. Forsythe previous to this time an he still seems to persist in his fault. We thought proper to exclude him. There were three more Brethren charged with Drunkenness. Their cases were laid over until next meeting. G.W. Holton Joseph Mitchel, mod. April 17, 1841 - Brother Powel met the congregation again at Richland. He discoursed to them on Saturday eveing and Sunday. On Sunday after preaching the door of the church was opened for the reception of members. None made confession. Brother Henry & Sister Elizabeth Cleveland with this congregation on this day who had been previously immersed. After the invitation concluded the Disciples broke the Loaf and ad. G.W. Holton Clk. May 2nd 1841 - The Disciples met on this day for worship. Br. Mitchel discoursed to them. After preaching the reference relative to those Bretheren who had transgressed was taken up and laid over until our next meeting. Br. Joseph Mitchel then called for a letter of dismission for himself and Wife and it was granted. ad. G.W. Holton Clk. May 14th 1841 - Br. John Powel met the Desciples again at Richland and discoursed to them. Br. Wm. Cleveland seyr. and Sistyer Margaret Cleveland came forward and united with the Disciples Those who had been immersed. Br. Powel then laid before the church the circumstances of Br. Mitchel calling for a letter. Br. Powel stated the reason of Br. Mitchells request & C but said he thought that Br. Mitchel would reclind that request if it was the wish of the Brethern. There was then a motion made and Seconded whether Br. Mitchel should again take charge of the congregation. The vote was then taken and it was unanimous that Br. Mitchel should still continue to act as Bishop for this congregation. The case relative to the Brethren who had trangressed for some time was laid over until Lords day week. G.W. Holton clk. May 15th 1841 - Br. Powel met with the Disciples again and delivered quite an interesting discourse and concluded with a verry pathetick extortaion, entreating Sinners to flee from the wrath to come, but none yielded. The Disciples then celebrated the death of their Lord and Master and adjourned. G.W. Holton CLK. May 23rd 1841 - The Brethren met on this day for the purpose of attending to Some business that was before the church. Br. Jno. Holton was chosen moderator. (Before this business that was before the church was attended to) The Disciples worshiped God by singing and prayer. Br. Robt. Rawlings case was taken 1st. The fact was proved that Br. Rawlings had been seen twice by some of the Brethren intoxicated. Br. Rawlings failed to come forward and make acknowledgements or to give any satisfaction to the church. He was therfore Excluded for intoxification. Br. James Delany case came next. He was charged with having made use of profane language some 3 or 4 times in the presence of Br. Thomas Lay from whom the church recd. information. Br. Lay informaed the church that he talked to Br. Delany about his conduct and entreated him to do better but to no affect. Br. Delany failing to come forward and make acknowledgements to the Church. He was excluded for profane swearing. Br. Jno Buoys case came next and was laid over, the Brethern not being there that saw him intoxicated. G.W. Holton (There is a mistake in reporting this meeting. The Desciples broke the loaf after attending to the business that was before the church.) June 6th 1841 - We met on this day for worship. Br Mitchell discoursed to them. After preaching the death of our Lord and Master was celebrated. Then the reference relative to Br. Jno. Buoy was taken up. Br. Buoy was present. He acknowledged his fault and promised by the help of God to do better. The Brethren willingly forgave him and he is now in full fellowship. G.W. Holton Clerk June 20, 1841 - The Disciples met with Br. Powel on this day at the meeting house. And Br. Powel discussed to them and concluded his remarks by exorting Sinners to obedience. Winny a oloured woman came forward and confessed her faith in the Lord. The invitation was then extended to those who had been immersed and wished to unite with this congregation. Three came forward, to wit - Sarah Marshall, Joseph Gifford and William Clayton. The death of the Lord was then celebrated. G.W. Holton July 19th 1841 - The Disciples at Richland met on this day and worshiped God by Singing, Reading, Teaching, Exorting and praying. The Elements not being present The breaking of the loaf was omitted. G.W. Holton clk On the Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July Br Powel met the Disciples at Richland. He discoursed to them on saturday and Sunday. On Sunday Brethren Coleman Clayton, William Clayton, WIlliam Lay and Squire Washborne , also Sister Washborne & Sister Clayton asked permission of the Church to the church at Mechanicks Burgh and it was granted them. G.W. Holton Clk Sept. 5th 1841 - The Disciples at RIchland met on this day for worship. Br. Mitchel met with them. But there was an objection raised by a baptist Br. relative to our occupying the house, therefore Br. Mitchel did not discourse to us this day. We however opened meeting by singing and prayer. Gave a short exortation and opened the door of the church for the reception of any who had been previously immersed. Six came forward, to wit: James King, Alcy King, Wm. Atwell, Margaret Atwell, Margaret Mitchel jur, and Malinda Collier. The death of our Lord and Master was then celebrated. The Brethren then gave up the house and retired to a Shade hard by. There was a consultation held relative to sending a messenger to the Annual meeting held or to be held at Paris. It was thought expedient that the church at Richland should be reported at the Annual meeting. Br. Mitchel was therefore appointed to report and Br. James Dawson to bear the Letter to the meeting. Ad. G.W. Horton Clk Sept. 19th 1841 - Br. Jno Powel met the Disciples at Richland on this day and continued with them 2 days during which time 2 were added to the church. One that had previously baptised and one was immersed at this meeting. G.W. Holton DISCIPLES NAMES (Continued from page 118) Elizabeth Lemmons Lewis Wright Nancy Wright Jann Forest Charlotte Hillary Marcus E. Browning RULES OF DECORUM FOR THE RICHLAND CHURCH 1 Church meeting to be opened by Singing and pray 2 The Clark to Read the menets of our last m 3 Invertation to Br. of Sister Chruches of the Same faith and order which are in Good Standing t hom to take Seats With Us 4 To take into fellowship any member Who may not have been Recd. 5 To Open a Door for the Reception of Members either by letter or Experrence. 6 Enquiry to be made by the moderator if the Church is in pece. 7 To handll any Refference tuching fellowship Which has Ben goshally Handeled 8 To Recd. any Complaint touching fellowship Which has Ben goshally Handeled 9 The Reception of members Either by Letter or Experence Shall be by the unanimous Voice of the Church. 10 No member Shall be allowed to be talking nor Whispering in time of Doing Church business. 11 No member Shall be allowed to Withdraw from their Seets Without leafe of the modrator. 12 It shall be the Duty of Each members to keep thir Seets in time of Doing Church Bisness Except Wishing to Speek then furst Rise and adress the moderater in a Christina like manner then Speak one at a time. 13 no member Shall be allowed to Speak more then Three times on one Case Without leafe of the Church. 14 It shall be the duty of the Moderator to keep order in time of Church Setting 15 It shall be the duty (of) the Clerk to read all the proceedings of the Church of each days of business. 16 Any member going to move out of the bound of the Church shall ask a letter of dismission. 17 The Clerk shall keep the Church book open To the inspectionof the Church at all times. 18 Any motion finding a second Shall be taken up 19 The motion finding a second shall be taken up. The minutes of the day shall be called for and read before adjournment. 20 Each member shall bear there equal preportion fo the Church expences agreeable to there ability. CASH PAID FOR CHURCH EXPENSES $ sents Brethren John Adams 25 Gaius Dickerson 25 Sam'l Long 25 Geo. Pugh 25 Jas. Egnew 25 Henry Adams 25 Isaac Gruwell 25 Daniel Williams 50 Robt Blackbun 50 Calob Browning 50 Geo Pugh 12 1/2 Adam Downard 12 1/2 Henry Adams 12 1/2 Daniel Williams 12 1/2 Jno. Adams 12 1/2 Nancy Cambridge 12 1/2 Prince 25 Spenser 50 Dan'l Williams 25 Geo. Pugh 25 Isaac Gruell 75 Robt Blackburn 50 Calob Browning 50 Calob Browning & family 50 James Egnue 25 Samuel Long 25 Wm Browning 25 CASH PAID OUT $ Sents 1 Church Book 2 1 ----- of paper 25 1 qt of wine 1 25 for the minets of the assotiation 1 25 Agut 15 To one qt of wine 1 To half gros of paper 12 1/2 Aprl 1820 To one quart of wine 1 Aprl 1820 ACCOUNT OF MONEY PAID TO THE CHURCH Deacons $ Sents April Meetin Brother Daniel Williams 1 Sister World paid to do. 25 Br. James Egnew paid do 12 1/2 Br Blackburn 62 1/2 Sister Clark paid to association 25 Br Blackburn 25 Br Gruwell 72 1/2 Br T. Pollard 43 4/3 Br R. Blackburn 12 1/2 Br. A. Adams 25 August 1821 Br. Prence 12 1/2 Sister Marsh 25 Br Adams 25 August 1822 MONEY PAID TO THE MESSENGERS FOR THE WINE Sister S. Williams 25 Br. R. Blackburn 25 Br I. Grewell 25 Br A. Adams 25 Br. Prence 12 1/2 One dollar paid for M. and Clk Account of Money in the Deacons Hand $ Sents August ___ In Br. R. Blackburn's Hand 50 ------------- Do. ------------------------------ 25 April Br. Blackburns Cr to for one quart of wine 50 August By .... 12 1/2 MEMBERS OF THE RICH LAND CHURCH IN (QUASI) ALPHABETICAL ORDER Mary Asbury Elizabeth Lemmons (Returned) Ann Browning John W. Laughlan Micajah Browning Nancy Laughlan Sarah Browning Lydia a Free woman of colour Tiletha A. Browning Margaret Marsh Marcus E. Broaning Cyntha McMurry Mary Blackburn (L) Adam McCarty Jane Blackburn Eliza McCarty Robert Blackburn (E) Sarah McCarty Elizabeth Chainy Mary McCarty Eleanor Courtney ____ ____ McCarty Mary Courtney Susanna Neaves (L) Sarray Curry Mary Neaves David a man of colour Judith M. Pollard Mary Downard Nancy Richey (L) Rachel Forsythe Rachel Rawlins William Forsythe (L) Margaret Rawlins (L) Dennis Forrest (L) Sarah Robinson Jane Forrest Michael Rawlins (L) Isaac Gruwell James Rawlins Sarah Gruwell Margaret Rawlin (L) Cathrine Gruwell (L) Mary Ann Steward (L) Ann Green John Washburn (L) Baly Green Frances Washburn (L) Sharlotte Hillery Minor Winn (L) Mary Hitch Pauline _____ Winn (L) Joseph a man of colour, slave to Capt. B. Collard Lewis Wright Silas King Sarah Worrel Francis King Susan Worrel Susanna King Susan Wright (L) William Lemmons Melinda Wright George Lemmons (Note: those Names made with "E" opposite or at the end of the Names are excluded, those with "L" obtained Letters, those with "D" dead, those with "R" restored.) Additional Comments: Transcribed from images donated by Joy Fisher from FHL Film #358487. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ky/pendleton/churches/richland34bb.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/kyfiles/