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This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Anonymous ======================================================================== Introduction The Articles of Faith, Rules of Decorum, and minutes of monthly meetings from 1821 to 1883 of the Baptist Church of Washington, North Carolina, transcribed from microfilm. Copies are available on microfilm at libraries throughout the United States (Publication # 712 Roll 19 North Carolina Baptist Churches). Readers are fore warned that the records are very difficult to read and transcribe. This is due to the quality of the microfilm, penmanship of the church clerks, style of writing in the 1800s and lastly, the grammar and lack of punctuation used. The ten clerks between 1821 and 1879 were members of the Church who probably were chosen because of their ability to read and write. They probably received very little formal education and tended to write phonetically. Thus, researchers will find wording and surnames spelled differently through the record. The interpretation of the correct spelling seems to be at the discretion of the clerk of the church. For example, the surname Lenear appears as Lenneyear and Singleton as Shingleton. Those of us interested in the history of Beaufort County, North Carolina, are indeed fortunate that the "Old Church Book" has survived. Careful study will show that the church was formed in 1821 by Brother Jeramiah Masten who was the first pastor. At his death Brother Will Smaw was elected pastor followed by Elder Jones, W.B. Perry and N.H. Harison. The ten clerks included: Miles Evrett, J.B. Smithbell, W.G. Cooper, George Eliott, Thomas McKeel, James W. Satchwell, Jacob Swindel, William David Singleton, J.V. Little and Heardy D. Allegood. Through the wisdom of these church leaders we have a well documented history of the Washington Baptist Church/Beaverdam Church (The constitution for the church was developed for the Washington Church, North Carolina. The name was changed at the February 1873 meeting to the Beaverdam Church). Washington North Carolina Baptist Church Articles of Faith Decorum of Rules Minutes of Minutes 1826 to 1883 Principals (or articles of faith) of the Washington No Ca Church We believe in the being of God and he as Almighty, eternal, unchangeable, of infinite wisdom, power, justice, holinefs, goodnefs, love and Truth & that this God has revealed himself in his Word under the charactors of Father, Son, and Holy ghost We believe that almighty God has made known his (smudge) & will to the children of man in his word which word we believe to be of devine authority and contains all things necefary to be Known for the Salvation of men & women, the same is comprehended or contained in the book s of the new & old Testament as are commonly received We believe that God before the foundation of the world for a purpose of his own Glory, did etch certain number of Men & angels to eternal life, and that this election is peticular, eternal & unconditional on the creatures part We believe that when God made man at first, he Was perfect, Holy & upright able to keep the law but liable to fall, and that he stood as a fodral head or representive of all his natural offspring, and that they were to be partakers of the benefit of his obedence, or opposed to the mistery which sprang from his disobedience We believe that Adam fell from his moral state of rectitude & that he involved himself and all his natural offspring in a state of death, and for that original trangression we are all both filthy & guilty in the sight of an holy God We also believe that its utterly out of the power of Men as fallen creatures to Keep this law of God, perfectly repent of these sins truly, or believe in Christ, except they be drawn by this holy Spirit 7th We believe, that God's own appointed time & ways by means which he has ordained The Elect shall be called, justified, pardoned & sanctifyed & that its impofsible they can utterly refuse the call, but Shall be made willing in the day of his power to receive the offer of mercy 8 We believe that Justification in the sight of God is only by the imputed rightiousnef of Jesus Christ received & applied by faith alone 9 We believe in like manner, that God's Elect not only be called & Justify'd but that they shall be converted, born again, & changed by the efectual working of God's holy spirit 10. We believe that such as are converted, Justified & called by his graces shall persevere in holinef & never fall finally away 11 We believe it to be a duty incumbant on all God's people, to walk rightiously in good works not in the old covenant way of seeking life & the favour of the Lord by it - but only as a duty from a principal of love 12 We believe that baptism & the Lords supper are gospel ordinances both belonging to the converted or true believers and that persons who were sprinkled or dipped whilst in unbelief were not regularly baptised according to God's word & that such ought to be baptised after they are savingly converted into the faith of Christ 13 We believe in the resurrection of the dead both of the Just & unjust & a general' Judgment, and that the punishment of the wicked is ever lasting & the Joy of the Righteous are Eternal. These princepals Were adopted by the Church at her Constitution in Washington No Carolina on the (blank) day of (blank) 1821 Decorum of Rules of Confer" for the Washington Church No" Ca" From along serious of experience, we the Church of Washington as afors'd are convinced of the necefety of meeting together as often as they conveniently can to discharge our deauty in a Brotherly way as Christ hath directed us to do. Hebrew (smudge) N25 not to forsake the Afembling of ourselves together (smudge) shall be compos'd of this Church only unless any member of any of our Sister Churches be presint who are of the same faith & order, then & in that case conference may invited them to a seat with them if they chose to do so Act 4C 23 N & being let go they went to thine own 2 Confer" shall be opened & closed by Prayer 1st of Tim 11C 18 1st of The's 5C of /18N pray without Ceasing 3 One shall be chosen to act" as moderater whose deauty it is to obtain the sences of Confer" in every question & try and keep good order in time of confet" 1st of Cor 14C 40N desently 4 The Members names shall be enrolled and by the CLK called over and a significant mark put to the names of those that are absent. Act" 1C 15 N & the No of the names 5 A door shall be opend" for the reception of members who before they are rd" shall volentarally relate the dealings of the Lord with there Souls & when unamus satisfaction is had the moderater shall in behalf of the Church give them the right hand of fellowship & receive them in due order 1st Pet 3 C 15 N Gal 2 C 9 N & they give unto us the right hand 6th No compt" shall be brought into the Church of a private Nature untill the agrieved party hath comply'd with the direction given in Math 18C 15/16 No. if they trefpaf 7th None but one person shall speak at a time, rising from his seat shall addref the moderater under the appelation of Br. 8th Every motion made & 2'nd shall be considered by conferince unlef withdrawn by the person who made it. 1st Cort 14C 40 N 9th Every quary presented shall be first read before it is Rd" to be bebated on and and then not Rd" unlef a majority of the members then present be in favor of Riciving it. 1Cr 14C 40N 10th If the Menority be greved it the determination of the majority they shall then let it be known before Confer" & if satisfaction cannot be had in such case it may be necefary to call for help from the Sister Churches Act 15C 6 No 11th The minutes of Confer"shall if thought necefary be R'd before Confer" rises & correct'd, if need be 1st Cor 11 C 40 N 12 Refolved that the following rules in our future confer" be kept viz 1st The neglecting of binding confer" is deamd" disorder 2 leaving confer" without leave is disorder 3 Whispering-laughing-sleaping in times of public afchon is deemed disorder 4 Any person speaking more than 3 times to one subject without leave to do so, is disordered 5 Any one speaking or acting with apparent wrath or in a degrading manner, the same is disorder 6 The Moderator or his part is bound to have all those rules observed & kept as much as he with Cs- (?) can, otherwise in him is deemed disorder. 7 & Lastly, Amendments to those rules may be made when a majority of the members of this Church do think right to do so. As witnef our names Male Members Female Members Jacb Mastin P"C (Pastor) Susan Mastin Jeb" Allen Margaret Wollard Wm Singleton Sally A. Wollard Jesse Allen Sarah Lathum Miles Everret Sarah Fevours Arnet Lathum Mary Jefferson Jno B. Archbell Sarah Jefferson Rd Judkin Sarah Cuttler Jno Swanner Ellinor Allen Levin Wollin Eliz Shingleton Jacob Alligood Jane England Rodney Banor Eliz Robinson Henesy Whites (?) Eliz Everret Samuel Smithbell Fer" Archbell George Ellet Ann Lathum Nelly Cox Jonnah (blurred) Mary McKeal Sally Clark Mary Swindoll Apply Wallace [probably Apsly Luozor Wollard Eliz Alligood Eliz Hardison Mary Waters Leticia Little Fanny Godley Sarah Mill Wethany Worlech Patsy Brady Nelly Smith Luky Wollard Mary Win--(blur) Mary Alligood Elisa Beth Alligood junior Male Members Jenit Oden Aron Windly Susan Langley Asy Adin Gorge Ellet Thomas McKeal Dannel S Wollard James Pinium Lunny Lasel Will G. Couper Will Smaw Sep 4th 1883 The number of members and names belonging to the church at Beaverdam Beaufort Co NC (smudge) of the primitive faith and order Male Jacob N. Little Hardy D. Alligood Female Nothy A Congleton Fanney Alligood Catharine Bayner Col. Hanner Whoaten The Minnets of the Baptist Conference On Saterday before the 3 Lords day in fully Set together in Conference a dore opened non recd brother Latham appointed Decon Miles Evrett CC on motion and S'd that we brethern be apointed Miles Everet Arnett Latham Jack Aligood a comity to give Sary Jeferson a sitation to atende to give satisfaction to our next Conference for disorder and report to the same agreaved Confarance agurned by peace Miles Evrett CC On Saterday before the 3 Lords day in August Set together in Conforance Adore opened on motion the the Refinices taken up the Comity tesmanet Sister Jeferson not apearing was excuminated. Delegates Apointed for the as"conation B Masten B Archbell B Singleton of in falure fine $1.50 Brother Evrett to prepare a liter So agorn'd Miles Evrett CC On Saterday before the 3 Lords day in September Set together In Confaranse on motion adore open non cam forward on motion That the later for the Asconation be red and receved Confarance & agornied Miles Evrett CC On Sunday morning by request Confarance opened for the resefion of members one cam forward reseved for public worship On Saterday before the 3 Lords day in October Set together in Confarance on motion a dore opened one came forward and resaved to Batitism B. Jermiah Masten desesed on the 13 day of August 1825 Sister Wollard on the 11 day of October 1825 and on motion and second that B. Lenear be requested to atend us quartely at Washington and at the bever dam B Evrett requested to give the talk and saidum Miles Evrett CC Saterday before the 3 Lords Day January 1826 B Latham made a motion Adore opened one one cam forward under confession of disorder requested quarterly meeting to commince Saterday before the 4 Saterday in February Miles Evrett CC Saterday before the 3 Sunday in March Adore opened non cam forward a member receved by Leter of dismission on motion. B Archbell be Clark on Conference at Washington Saterday before the 4 Sunday in February Sister Marten applied for dismission an granted Miles Evrett CC The names of the commisioners for the Baptist church At Washington John Vines & Gray Judkins Richard Mastin the 3 Saterday In June at Conference 1826 J.B. Smithbell CC 1826 Sally Ann Wollard Deceased Quarterly meeting 31 Saturday in April Confirance opened and Bro Geo Lathem chosen Moderator & conference closed & received no members. Brother Richard Jinkins was liled to By Brother Everet & Brother Wollis was chosen to notice Brother Junkins to show cause for his not atending meeting meting JB Smithbell CC The Saturday Before the 3 Lords day in May Confirance met in Washington & Brother Linneyear Chosen modirator & Door was opened for the recepttion of members on motion the decorum was red on motion The list was caled & confirance was closed & received no members J.B. Smithbell CC The Saturday Before the 3 Lords day in July Confirance was opened & received 3 members Namely Asy Adir, Samuel Smithbell & Aron Windly Conference closed J.B. Smithbell CC The Saturday Before the 3 Lords day in august Confirance was opened. Brother Lennyear Chosen Moderator. Received 3 members namely Elled" & Sr milly Smithbell & Lathy Wollard &Luthy Wollars & Conference was closed J.B. Smithbell CC The Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in September Confirance opened. Brother Everet chosen moderator. Confirance closed & no members Received J.B. Smithbell CC The Saturday Before 3 Sunday in October Confirance opened Brother Everet chosen moderator Conference closed Received no members J.B. Smithbell CC The 3 Saturday in February confirance Opened Brother Everet chosen moderator Confirance closed & received no members Dismiss By letter Henry Blonts Jura (?) For year 1827 the Brother Samuel Smithbell & Richard Junkins departed this life Quarterly meeting the 3 Saturday in May Confirance Opened & Brother Lathum chosen moderator Received 1 member & Conference closed John B. Smithbell CC Conference the 3 Saturday in June Confirance opened Brother Everet chosen moderator 1 member received & confirance closed Jno B. Smithbell CC 3 Saturday in august quarterly meeting conference opened Brother Allin chosen moderator a door opened for the reception Of members confirance closed & received no members John B. Smithbell CC (cannot read) by meeting the 3 Saturday Before the 3 in August in confirance Jane Englant excommunicated for joining the Methodis Society 1827 no signature The Saturday Before the 3 Lords day in October Confirance Opened. Elder Miles Everet chosen moderator adore opened For the Recepttion of members Conference closed No members Received Brother Ader & wife & Brother Rodney Banor & wife, Brother Simon Wendley & wife & Caty Ann propirty of John Windly all Dismiss By letter By order of conference. Brother Everet to notice Brother Henry Watinas fir his not attendance Brother Allen to notice Sister Marey Watinas for them Not attending J.B. Smithbell CC The Saturday before the 3 Lords day in November 1827 Conference opened Brother Singleton moderator Henry Wantiness & Mary Wantiness excommunicated conference closed J.B. Smithbell CC A quarterly meeting hilt at Washington the (smudge) Saturday Before the 4 Sunday in November Confirance Opened Brother Legget chosen moderator Nelly & Judy Excommunicated & confirance closed Received Dolly Conder by letter J.B. Smithbell CC The Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in November Confirance opened Brother Singleton chosen moderator. Henry Wantinas & Mary Watinas Excommunicated. Confirance closed J.B. Smithbell CC 1828 the Saturday Before the 3 Lords day in February Quarterly confirance opened Brother Lathem chosen moderator Confirance closed. 1828 J.B. Smithbell CC Brother John Swanner Restored & dismiss By letter Brother William Singleton & Wife Dismiss By Letter By order of Confirance the 2 Saturday May 1828 Susin Wollard Dsm" letter J.B. Smithbell CC Joanna Worsley Dismissed by letter in June 1828 fanny Godby Dismissed by letter in June in June 1828 Sara Hill Dismissed by Letter in June 1828 The Saturday Before the 3 Lords day in July Confirance opened Brother Everret chosen moderator & Confirance closed without out Reception of any members J.B. Smithbell CC The Saturday Before 3 Sunday in September 1828 Conference opened Brother Singleton chosen moderator Received 2 members James Pinium & fanny Losel a culled womin Confirance Closed J.B. Smithbell CC The Saturday Before the 2 Sunday October 1828 Confirance opened Brother Ellet chosen moderator A door opened for the recpession of members Conference closed J.B. Smithbell CC A rule was made that the List should be caled monthly & the decorum red quarterly in the year of 1829 The Saturday Before the 1829 3 Lords Day in January 1829 Confirance opened. Brother Roos chosed moderator. A Rule made that list of Absentes Be (smudge) cawled for every 3 months & confirance closed John B. Smithbell CC The quarterly meeting Saturday Before the 3 Lords day in May Petition of dismission granted for Mary Swandol confirance closed J.B. Smithbell CC The 3 Saturday in July 1829 Confirance opened Brother Allen chosen moderator Brother Thomas McKeal chosen Dec D.B. Clurk & Brother Walker Chosen decon Conference closed J.B. Smithbell CC   Saturday in August Quarterly meeting 1829 Conference Opened Brother Everett chosen moderator Milly Archbell dismissed by Letter J.B. Smithbell & Georg Lathum chosed as delegates for for association the association fund 1-50 & Confirance & confirance closed. J.B. Smithbell CC The 3 Saturday in September 1829 confirance opened & proceded to business & confirance closed Saturday in December 1829 confirance opened Brother Will chosen moderator Brother Will chosen Br Plunk (?) & conference closed 3 Satuday in February 1830 quarterly meeting Conference opened Brother Everet chosen moderator Sister Nilly Cox dismissed by letter & sitation ((cannot read) of Brother Wollard for not attending. Confirance By Brother Wallace & poneam(?) A motion made & seconted that any member neglecting to attend confirance two meeting is to Be not in Conference closed J.B. Smithbell CC Meeting the 3 Saturday in April 1830 Confirance opened Brother Allen chosen moderator & proceded To Business by order of confirance John B. Smithbell & his wife fanny Smithbell dismissed By letter confirance closed Saturday before the 3 Lords day in July 1830 Confirance opened by prayer Brother Wm Shingleton chosen Moderator & proceded to business & after discufing A matter of Grievance between Br. Miles Everet & Armet Lathum Conference finally concluded to appoint Br. Jesse Allen & Leven Wallace to riech White Plain church to confer with them on said Greivance by having said Br. Latham and Sister Cox together. Br. George Elliott was appointed Clerk of the Church Br. Lavel Vines & Joseph Corden were appointed Trustees for the Baptist Meeting House in Washington to Superintendent & take care of said Meeting House & fill the vacancy occasioned by the Death of Br. John Nieces who was formerly a trustee & Who died on the 1st day of February AD 1830 George Elliott CC Saturday before the 3 Lord day in August 1830 Conference opened by prayer & praise to Israel God Br. Thomas McKeel chosen moderator. The committee appointed to confer with the White Plain church Reported that they noticed Br. Latham but he did not attend & was declared to be excommunicated Resolved by conference that A letter be prepared for the Association & Eighty cents be sent for afociation fund. Br. Levin Wallace & Elliott are appointed our Delegates to the association & that Br. Sevin Wallace be appointed a Deacon of this church & ordained such & ajourned Geo Elliott CK On Satorday before the third Lords day in June 1831 Conferance was opened by brother To" Maceal Brother Latham chosen Moderator & list call & The abscates crost & then proceeded to business Motion Made & sec'd that Brother William G. Cooper shall Be your clark On Saterday before the third Lords day in August 1831 Brother Arnet Latham open conferance by prayer to Isreal God Brother Milles Evert moderator in the List call and then proseed to bisenesf. Motion made and second that the decorum be cald fer and red motion made & sec that Leven Woles & Geo Elett should rec. a letter to the association & that brother W.G. Cooper should wright W.G. Cooper CC Saterday before the 3rd Sunday in September 1831 the minute of conforanse be callid for conferance met & open prarer by Bro. A. Latham then chose Br. Luols (?) moderator. The list was calld the letter for the association was Rec'd & approved of then conference agurnd W.G. Cooper CC Saterday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1831 Motion made & second that adore be open for the Reciption of members The minutes of last conferance for & rec'd. the list cald & the absants Crost. Motion made & second that Sister Patsy Brady and that Sister Mary Filley should be cited in for there unatession And Bro. G. Ellett & Bro. W.G. Cooper site them in To Shament of conference and conferance agurn By Bro Mills Everett W.G. Cooper CC Saterday before the third Sunday in March 1832. Conference Open by br. Arnet Lathum & Bro Jesse Alin moderator Motion made & sec that adoor be opened the list cald Motion that Elizabeth Lurdison for a letter & it was Granted. Motion that bro. Archabald cited in An that Arnet Latham & W.G. Cooper to bare it Conference agurn by Bro Mills Everett W.G. Cooper CC Saterday before the 3rd Lords day in May 1832 Bro ellett open conferance by prays unto God a motion Made & sec for adoor to be opened. The list cald The absent crost motion made & sec that J.B. Archabald be incated conferance agurned Armet Latham moderater W.G. Cooper CC Saturday before the 3 lords day in August 1832 Publick speach by Br Wm Smaw Conferance by (smudge) Res chose moderator Mo made & sec for the reception of members list cath the absent crost motion made & sec the correspondance red Br Allin & Wolar & Ellett (blurred) to the assosian 1 dollar the sum assosiation Br Everett Recited in as agreavous Br Clenk(?) to cite him to the next conferance to (?) the greavenance. Saterday before the third Lords day in Sep 1832 Conferance open By prase a doore open for the reception of members Motion made And sec Cald for the letter for the next associon Mo made The minutes of last conft" be red Mo made & sec'd the grevance To be continued to the next con con agourn by Br. Evert W.G. Cooper CC Saterday before the third Lords day in October 1832 Con opened by prear & prase Mo made & sec d that a Door be open the list cald a mo. Made & sec d that Br. Aron Winley & Br. Jesse Allin A committee To settle a greavous betwin Nelly Lathan & Ase Odin the greavous settle. Minutes of the contentonel Baptist association to the Washington Church held At the bevdam Con Agorn by Br Smaw W.G. Cooper CC Saterday before the third Lords day in December 1832. Con open by prase Br. Wolas moderator. Adoor Open for the recptition of members. The list cald. The absenttee crost Con. agorn by Br. Smaw W.G. Cooper CC Saterday before the 3rd Lords Day in Febuary 1833. Con opened by Br Maceal prase to God. Bro Smaw Chosen moderator motion the list cald the absent crost A mo made & sec that a sitation be given to Br. Wolard, Br Jesse Allin & Br Maceal appointed A committee then a committee Br. Wollis & Br Elett for to site Br. W.G. Cooper by sitation To our next con the minutes of last year handed In & Read Con adgorned Br. G. Elett Delete (?) CC Saterday before the 3rd Lords day in March 1833. The gravous satisfied for Br Wolard & Br Cooper. The list cald the absant crost adoore opened for The recption of members & visiting Be invited to meet with us W.G. Cooper CC Saterday Before the 3 Lords day in May 1833. Co opened by Br. William Smaw Mo made & sec that adoore be opened For the Reception of new members then Mo made that the list be cald the Con agourned by Mills Everett W.G. Cooper CC Saterday before the 3 Lord day in June 1833 Br Geo Ellett opened Con by prase & prarer Br. W Smaw chose moderator Mo made & sec for A doore to be opened for the reception of new members. Mo made & sec that the list be cald Mo made & sec that June be our yearly meating Con that the old list to be Fetch to the next con con Agourned by Bo W Smaw W.G. Cooper CC On Saterday Before the Third Lords day in March 1834, Confurance opened By Prar & Prase to gental God Then call presided to Business Br Lhem Chosen preside as moderator Motion made and it secionted that a doore should Be opened for the Reseption of members the List was called Confurance adgourned by Brother Small Praise to Isreal God George Elliott CC Our Monthly confurance in May 1834 Received Br. Will Smaw in full fellowship George Eliott CC Our quarterly meting on Satturday and Sun day the 3 1834 nothing dun George Eliott CK Our monthly meting July 3rd Satturday & Sunday Bro William Smaw Preached with Bro. Miles Evrett nothing dun August third Satturday and Sunday at our monthly meeting Bro. Miles Evrett preached was followed By Bro. Will Smaw The Bretherin Met to gather Confurance opened By Prair to Zion God Bro. Miles Evrett chosen Moderator doore opened for members Sister Susan Langley offered and was received Confurance ajourned George Eliott CK Satturday before the third Lords day in September 1834. Confurance opened in due form Armet Lathum Moderator Motion made for the reception of members and offered Bro Jacob Swindell resaved And was resaved Letter call for and red and rec'd List called absent persons marked The Decorum Red according to Rule Confuranse Year prars By Br. Will Smaw George Eliott CK Satterday before the 3rd Sunday October 1834 Confurance opened in due forum nothing dun of any importance George Eliott CK   Satturday before the 3rd Sunday November 1834 Confurance opened in due forum Nothing dun of importance George Eliott CK Satturday before the 3d Sunday December 1834 Bro Will Smaw preached Confurance met in due form. (could not read 3 words) George Eliott CK Satturday before the 3 Sunday January no Preachin on account of the Inclamy of the weather George Eliott CK Saturday before the 3 Sunday Sunday February no meeting on account of the bad weather no business before us George Eliott CK Satturday before the 3 Sunday in March Bro Miles Evritt preached at the Pubblick Preaching Confurance met in due forum Bro Everitt moderator Nothing of any importance dun Wm Smaw offered his cause for inviting a man to preach that was not of our faith and order which was received by all the Church and all of heard to be Sattisfied with the appoligy of and Smaw Received a letter of Dismission but was over rulded by the Church to contain with them while our next meeting George Eliott CK Satturday before the 3 Sunday in April The Church met nothing dun of any importance Satturday before the 3rd Sunday in May Will Smaw Preached the Church met in a Con furance in due form. A fast day for prayer and Supplication on the 1 day in June Sister Luestia Woollard dide the 13 day of May 1835 George Eliott CK Satturday before the third Sunday in June 1835 Confurance opened by Elder Will Smaw by prayer and praise to Isreal God. Nothing of any importance dun Confurance ajourned in due form George Eliott CK Satturday before the Third Sunday in July Confurance opened by Elder Will Smaw Nothing before them of any importance. Confurance ajurned in due form George Eliott CK Satturday before the Third Sunday in August Confurance opened by Bro. Lathum in due form by prayer and prase to Isreal God. Motion for the appointing of Delegates to the Association Leavin Wallin Jesse Allin order for the fund to be sent fifteen Shilling Appoint Elder Will Smaw to prepair a letter to be sent to the Affociation Ajourned in due form George Eliott CK Satturday before the 3 Sunday in Sept 1835 Confurance opened in due form nothing before them of any importance Confurance ajourned in due form 1835 George Eliott CK Satturday before the 3rd Sunday in October 1835 Elder Will Smaw Preached after publick worship met in confurance. Received one to Battism And one by letter Hardy Jones Lister Hardinger Confurance closed in due forum Sattturday before the 3 Sunday in November 1835 one offered & (?) nothing new all in peace December confurance did not git together January Rain confurance did not git together February March and April had no meeting Bad raney weather Saturday before the 3d Sunday in May 1836 Confurance Opened by Will Smaw by prayr to Isrel God Closed in due forum Geo Eliott CK Satturday before the 3d Sunday in June 1836 Confurance Opened in due form closed by prayer By Will Smaw. Nothing brought before us all In peace thanks be to God George Eliott CK Satturday before the 3d Sunday in August 1836 Publick survices purformed by Bro Will Smaw. after preaching Confurance opened by Bro. Mc Keel and proceeded to business Adore being oppened fir new members. Br. Swindal moderator. Motion made by Br. Smaw and seconted that a letter be prepaired by Bro. Smaw and Swindal for the association. Motion by Bro Small that the fund be raiced for the Association. Motion made by Bro Small and seconed that Bro Eliott and Bro Wallin Be appointed to give bro Allin and wife notice To attend our next meeting to be held the 3d Satturday In Sept 1836 to answer such charges as the church Should prepare against him and wife. Motion that Brother Election of delegates should be appointed From the Washington Church to represent the church in the next association. Appointed Bro. Smaw and Swindal to set with the Breatherin with council Geo Eliott CK Satteuday before the 3d Lords day in September 1836. Publick Preaching by Elder Will Smaw and dismiss Geo. Eliott CK Satturday before the 3d Sunday in Oct Preaching by Elder Will Smaw and adjourned Geo. Eliott CK Satturday before the 3d Sunday in Nov did not meet Rain Geo. Eliott CK Satturday before the 3d Lords day in Dec 6 Rain George Eliott CLK Satturday before the 3 Lords day in Jany 1837 Publick Service by Elder Will Smaw Confurance met in due form no business ajurned by prayr Thos" McKeel Geo. Eliott CK Satturday before the 3d Lords day in July 1837 Publick preaching Will Smaw ajourn Geo. Eliott CK Satturday before the 3d Lords day in in March 1837 Publick preaching by Eld" Will Smaw the church met in confurance prayr by Bro. Lathum Motion made by by Bro Allin for Letter of dismition but agreed to continue his membership with us by our bairing with his non attendance at only when conveniant Motion that Bro Jacob Swindle be appointed Cleark of our Confurance which was carried with the assneted voice Bro Swindle is C.L. K. One person offer and for maimbership and was received as soon as the dore was opioned on Sunday morning Bro Swindle was appointed to Letuth(?) Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in April 1837 Publick preaching by Elder Wm Smaw Ajourned Jacob Swindell CC The 3rd Lords day in May 1837 Publick preaching by Elder Wm Smaw And Miles Everet. Conference opened by prayer. Br. Miles Everet chosen moderator A door was opened for the reception of members the list was called A motion made by Brother Latham and it was agreed to that Jacob Swindell Daniel Wilkerson Thomas Robbins William Smaw and Leven Wallace are appointed Commissionors or trustees for the meeting House in Washington until further ordered Conference adjourned by prayer and praise Jacob Swindell Clerk The 3rd lords day in May the Church met and went into Conference a dore was opened. 1 received and baptised publick preaching by Elders William Smaw and Miles Everet Jacob Swindell Clerk Publick preaching Saturday before 3rd Lords Day in June also on Sunday dismissed Jacob Swindell Clerk Saturday before the 3 Lords day in Sept 1837. Publick preacking by Elder Wm Smaw Br Eleott opened Conference Br Eleott Chosen moderator a dore was opened for the reception of members the list was called decorum read on motion of Br Latham that we elect our delegates to the Association to be held at Lawrences meeting house in EdgeComb County. Jacob Swindell and George Eliott were appointed and Leven Wallace in case of failure it was ordered that Jacob Swindell prepare a letter against tomorrow for to be sent to the association it was ordered that we send one dollar offer to the afsociation fund for our minud (?) conference agreed that the Church should commence tomorrow Adjourned by prayr Jacob Swindell Clerk Preaching on Sunday by Br. Miles Everet & Br Smaw Jacob Swindell CK Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in October 1837 Publick preaching by Br Miles Everet. Conference opened by Br Eleot on Motion of Br. Latham a dore was opened for the reception Of members also the List called Br Everet petitions for a letter of dismission (smudge) Br. Smaw our pastor which was granted. Br. Jessee Allen petition for a letter of dismission for himself and wife which was also granted. It is further ordered that the clerk rite rite letters and hand them out tomorrow Sunday their letters was handed Them and publick service by Br. Everet And Smaw Jacob Swindell CC Feb Saturday before the 2d Sunday February 1852 The church met and opened conference by Prair and praise It was moved & secd that visiting brethren be invited to seates with us when Brethren David Singleton was appointed moderator and seated him self and also Jno L. Waid from Smithwich Church Mot'd that the list of members be cauled which was done Bro Thomas McKeel the clerk of the Church tender his resignation as clerk and Br James W. Satchwell was duely elected to fill the office of clerk from the time the above day and date and he entered on the duties Mo 2 that this church correspond with the church at Smithwick and that there be a petionary Letter wrote by the clerk to the church at Smithwick Creek to correspond quarterly and that James W. Satchwell to be appointed with Brother Swindol to be the mefsenger and bearers of the same Mo 2 That our next monthly meeting to be held in the church in the Town of Washington March Saturday before 2 Sunday 1852 no conference held February the 2 Sunday and Sat before 1852 (seemed to be error since February 1852 are noted above) The church met at her usal place preaching by Elder A. Waters visiting brethren were invited to take seats with us List of members cauled Brother Thomas McKeel tinders his resignaaation as clerk of the church and James W. Satchwell was duely appointed clerk in his place Mo2 that that our next monthly meeting be held in the Town of Washington March 2 Sunday and Saturday before 1852 (month is in question see above) the church met as usual. Roll cauled Mo & 2 that a door be open for the amishon of members when Lucretion Swindol came forward was received and experience Of grace was agreed for her to be baptised on Sunday She the said Lucretia Swindol was Baptised by Elder Armet Waters by greeable to order Saturday before 2 Sunday June 1852 The church met at the (blank) place Br. Arnet Waters Waters appointed moderator Mo2 That visiting brethern be invited to seates When Brethren Thomas Banor from White Plain church Br Ward from Smithwick Creek Sister Elizabeth Satchwell from Pungo church took seates with us Mo2 That a door for the admission of members be open Mo 2 That a List of members be cauled then withdrawn Mo2 That a letter of correspondence be prepared by the clerk Mo2 That delegates be appointed to bare that when on motion Bretheren Jacob Swindol Levin Wallis Thomas McKeal JW Satchwell were appointed to bare the same to the church at Smithwick Creek That a Letter be written to the church At Washington cauling themselves mifsionary Bapest The Church house from the United Baptist which was constituted In 1821 by Elder Jeramiah Masten Mo 2 That James W. Satchwell write the letter and present the same at our next meeting CC Jacob Swindel Mo 2 That the ch commuine tomorrow Sunday And present the same at our next meeting For examination Mo2 that a letter be wrote to Elija Clark Asking him whether it was to make ? (blurred) or to do as he promised July Sunday before 2d Sat 1852 Mo2 that Jacob Swindol be appointed mod Mo2 that a door of admission be opened Mo2 that refirence be had to our last Conference That Letters be caul after when the following was handed in said Red viz 1 of corrispondence to Smithwick Creek Church 1 one to Eliza Clarke of Newborn 1 do to the Misfionary Church at Washington its ordered that the letters be registered on our church book Copy of a letter to Elija Clarke We the old school Baptist Church at Washington To Elija Clarke of Newborn Dear Sir: We were in quiet pofsefsion of a meeting house or place of worship before you moved to Washington you then said you wished to move the meeting house on a dry and better place you said not for purpose of making our priveleges lefs but our comforts more We now inform you that we have been denied the use of it by those profsefsing to be mifsionery Baptist in Washington We are the same now that we were then when the house was built Our regular monthly meetings are held at the Beaver dam meeting house some of our Brethrn living in Town have sometimes had preaching in town, when they until now they are denied We now wish you to write us and direct your letter to James W. Satchwell, Washington. He is our Clerk and is authurised to receive the same stating whether it was your intention to exclude us from the use of the house Then or at any future time time the Mifsionary say that you gave them the house We cannot yet believe it was thru your intentions to take the house from us (turn over) to give to them. You know when you came to Washington we denied none cauling themselves Baptist Done in conference the Saturday before The 2d Sunday in July 1852 James W. Satchwell C.C. Approved in Conference Saturday before 2d Lords day in July 1852 and signed in behalf of the whole We the Baptist Church of the Old School faith and order we constituted in Washington in 1821 do now wish to make some inquiries of those fir fessing to be mifsionary Baptist in Washington to their Equitable right title and interest in the meeting house to the exclusion us as a place of worship this meeting house or place of worship was erected about 1823 or 24 by and for the use of our church on the 3rd Sunday and Saturday before about 1833 or 34. Mr Elija Clarke moved to Washington and he granted to move the house where it how stands he then said for the purpose of increasing our comforts or privileges we have had but few preachers to preach for us since the death of Jeramiah Mastin and were never denied of priviledge until lately that postin of our Brethren have had the use of it when they wished that lived in town for any our faith and order under their circumstances we wish you to addrefs us a letter in conference or directed Jas W. Satchwell our church clerk for safe keeping until confurance meet Stating what is your honest and Equitable interest in said house of worship to the Exclusion of us and what will be your deciding determination hereafter. James W. Satchwell CC The Baptist Church Smithwick Creek The Church at Smithwicks Creek Martin County NC Greetings Dear Sister, We the church at Washington as we hope do send Christian salutations to your boddy petitioning for a quarterly corrispondence with us by letter and delegate hoping that a zeal for God according to knowledge may be increased amongst us in love and for another we have brother Arnet Waters for our pastor our number is 22 in fellowship We are at leave with harmony amongst us We delegate Leven Wallace Thomas McKeel James W. Satchwell and Jacob Swindoll to bear this to your boddy at your August meeting We have large attentive congregations and from present appearances we trust the Lord will visit us before it is long with an out pouring of his spirit and make us to see and feel that it is good for us to meet together and may Isreals God meet you and us in our prairs to make us to feel that all things work together for our good who are the called according to to his purpose Approved of in conference Sturday be fore the 2d Lords day in July 1852 And signed in behalf of the whole. James W. Satchwell CC Aug Saturday before 2 Sunday 1852 Brother Swindal chosen moderator Mo2 that visiting Brethren be invited to seates. Jane Davis from the pungo church and Sister Ann Warren from Blount Creek took seats with us Mo2 that a door be opened for the admission of members Mo2 that a letter be prepared for the Assossiation by our next meeting by Jacob Swindol to be red for inspection Sept Saturday before 2 Sunday 1852 Br To' McKeal mod Mo that the List of members be cauled Mo2 that a door for the admission of members be opened Mo2 that visiting brethren be invited to seats Mo2 that letters of correspondence be forwarded when one from the church at Smithwick Creek was handed in by the deligates Read and received Mo2 that Br Jacob Swindol appointed answer the above names letter of correspondence to Smithwick creek J.W. Satchwell and Jacob Swindol Elected deligates to the association one dollar for the association fund Mo2 that a church fund be made up at our next meeting and be depoised in the hands of our deacon Brother Leven Wallis Mo2 that J.W. Satchwell To' McKiel and Jacob Swindol be appointed messengers to the Smithwick creek church to be the bearer of a letter to the same October 2 Saturday & Sun 1852 Mo2 that a door be opened for the admission of members Nov 1852 Saturday before 2 Sun Mo that inquiry be made for fowding (?) letters directed to be sent by the clerk The clerk reports that he sent them and has not received no answer December 1852 Saturday before 2 Sun Mo2 that correspondent letters be cauled one from Smithwick creek was handed in by the delegates Read and received Mo2 that J.W. Satchwell be appointed to write to Smithwick creek church Mo2 that Liven Wallis and Jacob Swindol be appointed delegates to be the barer of a letter to the same Mo2 that the money in my hand be paid to our diacon Mo2 that we commune tomorrow January 1853 Saturday before 2 Sun Conference was opened by prayer and praise List of members cauled absant market Mo2 that a door be opened for the reception of members Mo that visiting brethren be invited to take a seate Mo2 that the minutes be distributed done according to order 1853 February no conference March 1853 Saturday before 2 Sunday Mo2 that the visiting brethren be invited to seates with us. Mo2 that a door be opened for the reception Of members Mo2 corrisponding letters be cauled for when one was handed in from Smithwicks creek by the delegates red and received Mo2 that a Letter showing that Sister Pate is in fellowship with this church and when she joins another church of the same faith and order she is dismifed from us Br. Thomas McKeal duly Elected diacon Mo2 that the clerk invite missionary brethren to attend our next meeting for the purpose of ordaining Br. McKeal as diacon on Sunday Agreed that the church commune tomorrow Sunday April 1853 Saturday before 2 Sunday Mo2 that a door be opened for the admission of members. Sarah Chancy came forward and baptised on Sunday by Elder Arnet Waters Mo 2 that J.W. Satchwell write a letter of correspondence to Smithwicks creek To' McKeel Jacob Swindal delegates May 1853 Saturday before Sunday Mo2 that a door of admission of members be opened when Elizabeth Alligood and Rachael Churcy Was received Upon an expiciene of Grace and was baptised by Elder Arnet Waters June 1853 Saturday before the Sun Mo2 a door to admit members was opened Mo2 that visiting brethren be invited to take seates with us Mo2 that corresponding letters be cauled for one was handed in from Smithwick Creek Red and received Mo2 that J.W. Smithwell be appointed to write Smithwick Creek Mo2 that Br. To. McKiel and Jacob Swindol be appointed delegates agreed that we commune to morrow August 1853 Saturday before secd Sun Mo2 that a door be open for reception of members when Liven Langly came forward was received and an experience of Grace also William D. Singleton agreed that they be baptised tomorrow Sunday at publick Sunday Mo2 that we take up the business of the assosiation when James W. Satchwell to write the letter and be the bearer with Brother Leven Wallis seventy five cents to be sent as the church fund Sep the 2nd Sunday & Saturday before 1853 Conference opened as usal by prair and praise Mo2 that visiting bretheren be invited to seates with us Mo& 2 that a door be opened for the reception of members Mo2 that we ajourn Oct Saturday before 2 Sunday Saturday before 1853 conferense Mo2 opened in form Br David singleton moderator visiting brethrin invited to seates a door opened Mo2 that the decorum be read Done Mo2 we take up the corrispondence James W. Satchwell to write a letter To Smithwick Creek also to be the Bearer with To' McKiel William D Singleton Mo2 that the church send a letter to White Plains asking them to open corrispondence and that William D Singleton Miles Candy the same Mo2 that covenant and decorum be red at our next meeting. Nov second Saturday and Sunday before 1853. Conference opened Br. A Waters moderator Mo2 that visiting brethren be invited to take seates covant and decorum red Mo2 a doore open for the reception of members Mo2 that a charge be brought Against Sister Margaret Harris for Long absence and disorderly conduct Mo2 that a committee be appointed to consist of Br. To' McKeel and and Leven Water to visit sid Sister and report at our next meeting. Dec 1853 Sunday and Saturday before Conference opened as usual by prair and praise. A doore opened for the recption of members. Sister Pate came forward and was received having Lut (?) her letter which she had attained from the church. It appeared she had not joined any other church Corresponding Letters being cauled for. One was hainded in from Smithwick Creek by the deligates also one from White Planes Red and received Mo2 that our minutes of our last con be Red Dune Mo2 that the committee report what was done in the case of Margaret Harris the committee report and say they find said Margaret Harris in disorder and that she the said Margaret requests that her name be taken off our Books which was done Report received committee discharged Mo2 that we take up the business of correspondence agreed that Br. Jacob Swindol be appointed to write to Smithwicks creek Br. Tiller Kiel William D Singleton and Miles Candy James W. Satchwell to write to White Plaines a greed that Jacob Swindol To' McKiel Miles Candy Leven Walls be bearers of the letter to White Plaines. that the church commune to morrow Sunday. JWS CC January 1854 Saturday and Sunday before Conference met usual was open by prair and praise A doore open for admission of members. Visiting brethren invited to take seates Mo 2 that our decorum be Red not present February Saturday and Sunday Conference met covenat and dicorum Red Mo2 that a door be opened for the Recption of members March 1854 2 Sunday and Saturday Mo that a door be open to recieve members Mo2 that visiting brethiren be invited to take seates with us Mo2 that corrisponding letters to cauld for one handed in by the Mefsengers from White Plaines also one handed in from Smithwicks creek by the Messengers. Mo2 that Corrispondence be taken up Br William D. Singleton to write to White Plaines Thomas McKeel James W Satchwell Miles Candy Mefsingers to White Plains Jacob Swindol to write: William Singleton To' Mc Keel Miles Candy Leven Wallis and James Smithwick mefengers Mo that our last minutes be red mo that the church commune to morrow April 1854 2 Sunday and Saturday mo2 that a door be opened for the reception of members when when Mary A. Compairt came forward with a letter from the Church at Goosecreek Shewing she was in fellowship with said Church the church accordingly Received her as a member of the Washington Church May 1854 No conference held June 1854 Sunday Saturday before Visiting brethren being invited to take seates a door being opened to receive members when David Whitehurst came forward and was received upon an experience of Grace it agreed he be Baptised to morrow at 10 oclock agreed that brother T0' McKiel be ordained a deicon Minister present Br. A Waters Johnath Wollis the Candedate was delivered by J.W. Satchwell & Jacob Swindol the prebytary formed and the ordination gone through with after preaching mo that the church communt tomorrow and go through the ordinane of washing feet Sister Davin Whitehurst was baptised according to the time appointed by Elder Armet Waters July 1854 Saterday before the 2 Sunday mo that a door be open for the reception of members when Elizabeth Alligood came forward and was Received on an experience of Grace to be Baptised to morrow Done by Elder Armet Waters agreeable to order mo2 that James W Satchwell visit br Armet Latham and inquire on his necessaties and report at our next meeting August 1854 Conferance met as usual mo that a door be open for the reception of members mo2 that we take up the Businefs of the Assosiation James W Satchwell William Singleton Elected deligates James W Satchwell to prepare a letter to be Red at our next meeting Seventy five cents to be the assosiated fund September 1854 Saturday & Sunday Conference met as usal a visiting prethiren being invited to seates with the church mo2 that a door be opened for the Reception of members when Nothy Ann Congleton and Rachael Hollis came forward and related an experience of Grace and was received Mo2 that corresponding letters be cauled for when one from (S)mithwick Creek and one from White Plains was handed in Red and Riecived mo2 that we take up the businefs of corrispondine Br William D Singleton to write to White Plains Jacob Swindol Miles Candy To' McKeel and James W Satchwell delegates To' McKeel to write to Smithwicks Creek and be the barer of the letter with Miles Candy James W Satchwell and William D Singleton agreed that the candidates be baptised to morrow mo2 that the Church commune to morrow Done acording to order October 1854 Second Sun and Sat before Conference met as usal Mo2 that a door be opened for the reception of members Rachael Chancy Came forward was Recived an an experience of Grace and was received was baptised at publick land in Sunday be Armet Waters November 1854 Sunday & Saturday 2nd Mo2 that a door be opened for the reception of members when the following named brethrin came forward and and was received upon an Experience of Grace viz Fanny Alligood Allen Waters Milly Waters agreed that the candidates be baptised to morrow at the publick Landing at 9 oclock in the morning Done agreeable to order the candidates were baptised by Eld Armet Waters December 1854 the 2 Sunday Saturday that a door be opened for the admishion of members mo2 that corrisponding letters be cauled for Whin Brother G- Bainor handed in one from White plains was red and received also Brother David Singleton a mefsenger from Smithwicks Church met with us no letter came to hand agreed we take up the businefs of corrisponding Br Miles Canday to write to White Plains and bare the same James W Satchwell William D Singleton Deligates James W Satchwell to write to Smithwicks creed and bare the same with Brother Miles Candy and Levin Wallis January 1855 Sunday & Saturday before mo that a door be open for the reception of members that visiting brethrin be invited to take Seats with the Church the minutes be Distributed was Done February 1855 blank page December 1855 Saturday before 2 Sunday Mo that a doore be opened for the admission of members Mo2 that corresponding letters be cauled for Mo2 that James W. Satchwell be cut off from the church an Jacob Swindol motion withdrawn Mo2 that a charge being prepered against James W. Satchwell and Jacob Swindol by William D. Singleton for being in disorder Mo2 that a commity be appointed to get Swindol & Satchwell to gether to affect a reconalation the committee to consist of Miles Congleton George Alligood and William D. Singleton and report at our next meeting Febuary S black page 1855   August 3 Saturday & Sunday 1856 Conference met as usual Mo2 that a door be opened for the Admission of members Mo2 that we take up the business of the afosiation when James W. Satchwell George alligood were chosen delegates & on the failure of either William D Singleton be appointed Agreed that the church make up seventy five cents for the afociation fund Mo2 that James W. Satchwell prepare a letter to the afosiation to be Red at our next meeting March 2 Saturday 1856 blank page December 2 Saturday 185(smudge) mo that visiting brethren be invited to take seates mo2 that a door be opened for the Riception of members Mo 2'd that corrisponding letters be cauled for Mo2 that a charge be prefered against James W Satchwell and Jacob Swindol for being in disorder Mo2 that a Committy be appointed to Consist of George Alligood William D Singleton and Miles Candy to see the parties and Reconcile the difference (smudge) posable and report at our next meeting January 2 Saturday 1856 no Con February 2 Saturday 1856 mo2 that visiting brethiren be invited to that seats the above named committy Reports no reconsilation between James W Sitchwell and Jacob Swindol Committy continued to Report at our next meeting in March March 2 Seturday 1856 mo2'd that visiting brethren be invited to take Seates The committy Reports no Re consilation betwen the parties Jas W Satchwell and Jacob Swindol its greed that the Church caul for help from other Churches and that the clerk of the Church write to Skiracky White Plains Smithwichwicks Creek ask ask for help to meet here in May 1856 J.W. Satchwell CC April 2 Seturday 1856 mo2 that that the clerk Report who he has rote to the Churches above named Reports he has rote to the above named Churches for help Jas W Satchwell CC May 2 Saturday 1856 Elder Armet Waters the helps (smudge) three Sister Churches met at the beaver dame on the date as above as follows from kinanckey(?) Joseph D bigs Samiel Rogeridson & from smitchwicks Creek David Singleton Stinnet Stations & Jason Lyson from White Plaines James Bowen Thomas Bainor a committy was formed of above named brethin from Sister churches The question of disorder was settled by the parties Jas W Satchwell Jacob Swindol a charge was then prepered against Jacob Swindol for not being adot (?) in the forth and a vote being taken on fellowship he was excommunicated Jas W Satchwell June 2 Saturday 1856 Conference met no Businefs done July 3 Saturday & Sunday before 1856 tIts agreed that the Church alter the time of holding their meetings from the 2 Saturday & Sunday in each month to the thrid saturday and Sunday before in each month. August 3 Saturday & Sunday 1856 Conference met as usual Mo 2'd that a door be opened for the admission of members Mo2 that we take up the businefs of the afosiation when James W Satchwell George Alligood were Chosen deligates & on the failure of either William D singleton be appointed agreed that the Church make up Seventy five cents for the Afosiation fund Mo2 that James W Satchwell prepare a letter to the afosiation to be Red at our next meeting Saturday Before the 3 Lord Day in August 1857 Conference met open in forme Elder W.B. Perry Chosen moderater list cald Absenttees marked Ag visitin Brethrin Be invited to Setes Ag adore Be open Ag we take up the Bisness of the asociation the Church prosected to Elect By Privit Ballet and the Choice of theChurch was J.W. Satchel W.D. Singleton& R Campane in cas of failure Ag the Clerk prepare A lete for the asociation Ag we send 50- to the Asociation Ag we apoint five trustees J.W. Satchell, Levin Wolis Robert Campane Gorge Allegood Wm D. Singleton Ag we agurn (penmanship same as Wm D Singleton CC) Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in march 1857 Conference met open in forme Ag W.B. Perry Chosen moderater list Cald absentees marked Ag visitin Brethrin Be invited to Setes Ag A Dore Be open Ag we ajurn (penmanship same as Wm D Singleton CC) Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in November 1859Conference met opeen in form BR J.W. Satchil Chose moderater Ag A Dore Be open when Luvisa Whitn Came forward and was Recived on Confesian of faith Ag we ajurn (penmanship same as Wm D Singleton CC) Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in March 1859 Conference met open in forme list Cald those Absent marked Ag A dore Be open Ag we Comune on tomarrow Report Receivd and Comity DisCharged, Ajurn (penmanship same as Wm D Singleton CC) Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in May 1860 Conference met open in form Levin Walis Chosen moderater list Cald absentees marked Ag adore Be open Ag we Ajurn (penmanship same as Wm D Singleton CC) Saturday Before the 3 Sun in June 1860 Conference met open in forme Elder A Waters Chosen moderater list Cald those Absent marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag visitin Brethrin Be invited to seats Ag we Comune on tomarrow Ag we ajurn Wm D Singleton CC Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in July 1860 Conference met open in forme list Cald Absintese marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag we take up A Colection on next metin for the use of the Church Ag we Aj (penmanship same as Wm D Singleton CC) Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in August 1860 Conference met opend in forme list Cald absentee marked Elder Armet Waters Chosen moderater Ag A Dore Be opend when Miles Candy an wife Com fowerd and was Received on Confesion of fath also Elizabeth Allegood was Received on Confesion of fath Ag we take up the Busnefs of the asociation the Chois of the Church was J.W. Satchel W.D. Singleton R Campane in Case of failure it is orderd that the Clerk prepare A leter Ag we sind 50 Cents Ag we Aj W.D. Singleton Clerk Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in Sept 1860 Conference met open in forme list Cald Absentees marked ag Elder A Waters Chosen moderater Ag A Dore Be open for the Reception of members when Nothain Congleton Came foward and Was Receivd on Confesion of faith Ag we Comune on tomorrow Ag we Ajurn (penmanship same as Wm D Singleton CC) Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in Oct 1860 Conference met open in forme Brother R. Campane Cose moderater Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Ajurn (penmanship same as Wm D Singleton CC) Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in January 1861 Br J.W. Satchwil Chosen moderater List Cald Absintees marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Ajurn (penmanship same as Wm D Singleton CC) Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in fibruary 1861 Con mit open in forme Elder A. Waters Chosen moderater List Cald Absentees mark Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Ajurn (penmanship same as Wm D Singleton CC) Saturday before the 3 Sunday in march 1861 Con met open in forme Br J.W. Satchil Chos moderater List Cald Absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open when Allin Wortus and Wife came foward and Was Receivd on Confesion of faith Ag we Ajurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in April 1861 Conference met open in forme Br J.W. Satchil Chose moderater list Cald Absentees marked ag A Dore Be open ag we Ajurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in July 1861 Conferance met open in forme list Called Absentees marked Elder W.B. Perry Chosen moderater Ag A Dore Be open ag we Ajurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in August 1861 Conferance met open in forme Brother Satchel Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag we take up the Bisness of the Asociation Ag we Send J.W. Satchel and W.D. Singleton and By them Send 50 to the fun Ag we meet on the 1 friday in September to hold A fast Ag we Ajurn W.D. Singleton CC the War came on an no Conferance helt for 3 Years (penmanship same as Wm D Singleton CC) Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in August 1864 Conferance met open in forme Br Satchel Chosen moderater list Called absentees marked Ag we Send J.W. Satchel and W.D. Singleton to the Asociation and By them Send $5 Ag we Ajurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in September 1865 Conferance met open in forme Br Satchel Be Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Call for A leter to the Asociation which was Red and Rec'd the Blanks Being filled up Ag we Comune tomarrow Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in Oct 1865 Conferance met open in forme J.S. Satchel moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag visitin Bretherin Be invited to Seats Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 3 Sunday in Dec 1865 Conferance met open in forme J.W. Satchel moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC SaturDay Before the 2 Sunday in June 1866 Conference met open in forme Elder W.B. Perry Chosen moderater list Called Absetees marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Call Elder W.B. Perry to the pastorial Cear of the Church for one year Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in Nov 1866 Conferance met open in forme Elder W.B. Perry Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag visitin Bretherin Be Envited to Seats Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in Sept 1867 Conferance met open in forme Elder W.B. Perry Chosen moderater list Called absentees marked Ag Adore Be open Ag we take up the bisness of the Asociation Ag we Delegate and Send to the Asociatiion W.D. Singleton and George Allegood Ag we send to the asociation $1 Ag we Call Elder Perry to the cear of the Church for one year Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in December 1867 Conference met open in forme Ag W.G. Perry Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag Brother George Allegood Be Apointed Decon of this Church Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in March 1868 Conference met open in forme Elder W.B. Perry Chosen moderater list Called Called Absentees Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in July 1868 Conference met open in forme Br Thomas Be Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Satur Before the 2 Sunday in August 1868 Conference met open in forme J.W. Satchel moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Send A comittee of 2 J.W. satchel and Miles Candy to see the Cause of Br Allen Wartus and wife not Atendin Ag we take up the Bisness of the Asociation Ag we Send J.W. Satchel and George Allegood to the Asociation and By them Send one Dolar Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in Sept 1868 Conference met open in forme Elder W.B. Perry Chosen moderater list Called absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Call on the comitee Apointed at last Conferance Report Rec'd and Comity DisCharged Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in april 1869 Conference met open in forme Elder W.B. Perry Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open Age we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in June 1869 Conference met open in forme Elder W.B. Perry Chosen moderater list Called absentees mar Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in august 1869 Conference met open in forme Br Mills Candy Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag we tak up the bisness of the asociation Ag we Delegate and Send to the asociation W.D. Singleton and Miles Candy and By them Send 75 Cents to the fun Ag we Agurn W.D.S. CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in September 1869 Conference met open in forme Elder W.B. Perry Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag Adore Be open Ag the leter to the Asociation Be Red and Receivd Ag we Call Elder W.B. Perry to the pastorial Cear of this Church for one year. Ag we Apoint Brother George Allegood and Miles Candy to See Brother Allin Wartus and wife and Sister Holis and no the Reason of there long Absence and Report in December Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Befor the 2 Sunday in february 1870 Conference met open in forme Elder Archable Jones Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag the minets of our last Conference Be Red the Comitee is Called on to Report the Report Received and Comitee Dischared Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in March 1870 Conference met open in forme Elder N.H. harison Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag visitin Bretherin Be invited to Seats with us Ag A Dore Be open when Br James Brown Culered handed in A leter from grindle Creek and was Received and Also Sister Dolly Dowty handied in A leter from Blunts Creek and was Received Ag we Comune on tomorrow Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in April 1870 Conference met open in forme Elder Jones moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag visitin Bretherin Be Envited to Seats Ag A Dore Be open when M.A. Singleton Came forward and was Rec'd to Baptism Ag we Elder Jones to the Pastorial Cear of this church for one year more and he Consented to Do So Ag we Comune to morrow Ag we meet at the water at 9 oClock Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in June 1870 Conferance met open in forme Elder W.H. harison Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open when Elizabeth hardison Came forward and was Receivd on Confesion of faith Ag we Agurn Wm" D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in July 1870 Conferance met open in forme Elder Jones Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Comune tomorrow and wash feet Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in Agust 1870 Conference met open in forme Elder Daniel topin Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Delagate W.D. Singleton and J.V litte to Represent us in the Asociation Ag we Send 50 cents to the Asociation Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in September 1870 Conference met open in forme Elder Henry Peal Chosen modertor list Called Absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag the leter to the Asociation Be Called for and Red and it was Rec'd Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CClurk Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in November 1870 Conference met open in forme Elder Jones Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag visitin Bretherin Be in vited to Seats Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CClurk Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in January 1871 Conference met open in forme Elder topin Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag we Comune tomorrow Ag we meet 1/2 after 10 oClock Ag we Agurn. W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2nd Sunday in April 1871 Conference met open in forme Elder Jones chosen chosen moderator List called Absentees marked Ag we call Elder Jones to the pastorial Cear of this Church for one year Ag A door be open Ag we agurn W.D. Singleton C Clurk Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in September 1871 Conference met open in forme list callled absentees marked Ag we invite visiting Brettorn to seats. Age we take up the Bisnis of the Asociation. Ag we Agurne W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in January 1872 Conference met open in forme Elder Jones Chosen moderatoer List called Absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag vistin Brethering Be invited to seat Ag we comune tomorrow Ag we agurn W.D. Singleton CC Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in April 1872 Conference met open in forme Elder Jones chosen moderater List called Absentees marked Ag A Dore Be open Ag we comune tomorrow Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton C Clurk Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in August 1872. Conference met Open in forme Elder Jones Chosen moderator list called Absenteees marked Ag we take up Bisniss of the Asociation Ag we Deligate W.D. Singleton George W. Allegood Ag we sent 50 to the Asociation fund Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton C Clurk Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in September 1872 69 Conference met open in forme Elder Jones Chosen moderater list Called Absentees marked Ag visitin Bretherin Be invited to Seats Ag A Dore Be open when J.V. litte Came forward and was Received to Baptim Ag the leter to the Asociation Be Red and it was Receivd Ag we at the water 9 oClock to marow Ag we Comune to marrow Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CC saturday Before the 2 Sunday in february 1873 Conference met open in forme Elder N.H. harison Chosen moderator list Called Absentees marked Ag visitin Bretherin Be invited to Seats Ag A Dore Be open when Major Woolen and wife handed in there leters and was Receivd Ag we Comune to marrow Ag we Call Elder N. H. harison to the pastorial Cear of this church Ag we Alter the name of this Church to Beverdam Ag we Agurn W.D. Singleton CClurk Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in December 1875 Conferce met in form with prase visinten Brean invited to seats Agreed a Doer Be opin for Reception for members when Dorden Alligood com forward & was Receved in fellow Ship with the curch and was Baptise in March the 2 Sunday 1876. J.V. Little Clark Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in March 1876 the curch met in conferunce By prase N.H. harson chose moderator Ag the visiant Bretherin be invted to Seats with us a list Caled and absanttees marked agreed a Doer be open for Recepttion of members agreed to comun to morow J.V. Little Clark Saturday Before 2 Sunday in Sept 1876 Confearnce open By prase N.H. Harisson chos modrator agreed the visingten Brothering take seats with us agreed Adoor Be open'd for Reception of members agreed Brother Darain Alligood Be our church clark agreed that we commun on to morrow J.V. Little clark Saterday Before the 2 Sunday in March 1877 Conferrence opened and on Motion Eld N.H. Hearrison Was chosen moderator agreed list called and abstentee marked agreed visiting Brotherin take seats with us agreed A Dore Be open for the reception of new members agr we commune on to marrow agreed we Agurn Heardy D. Allegood Cu Clark Quartley Meeting at Beaver dam on Saturday the 10 of June 1877 Conferrence opened By Brother N.H. Harrison who was chosen moderator on motion visiting Brethren was envited to seats with us when came forward T h Allen and wife also Broth Harriso wife on motion the church List was called on motion a door was opened for members none came forward on motion the church agreed to commune and wash feet on to marrow on motion the church adjurn H.D. Allegood Cleark quartley meeting at Beaverdam on Satuday the 10 day of December 1877 Conferrence opened with prays and prair by Brother N.H. Harrison  chose and agreed Brother Harrison set as Moderator Move made and second the C list be Called on motion a dore be opened for member came forward none on motion we commune on marrow we adjurn H.D. Allegood Cleark quartley meeting at Beaverdam on Saturday the 13 day of April 1878 Conferrence opened in prays and prair By elder J.E. Adams on motion elder Adams was Chosen moderator and on motion visitting Brothren was invited to take seats with us when came forward Brother T.H. Wallace from White Plains on motion we adjurn H.D. Allegood Cleark quartley Meeting at Beaverdam Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in June 1878 Conference opened By prayr and prais Elder John Rowe was chosen moderator on motion visitting Brotherin was envited to seat with us when came forward Elder John Rowe and Joshua Rowe and Warren from durm Creek Brother Thomas H. Harrison from N harittuck and on motion the church list was cald on motion a dore be opened for members came forward none on motion we commune and Wash feet on to marrow on motion we adjurn H.D. Allegood C Clerk quartley Meeting at Beaverdam Saturday Before the 2 Sunday in september 1878 Conference opened By prair and prays By El N.H.Harrison Eld Harrison was chosen moderator and on motion visiting Brothren take seats with us when came forward sister Harrison Bro Thoms H Wallice and Bro Johnathan Harris and sister Harris move a door be opened for members came forward we move and agred the church list be cald move we commune on to marrow the church agree to delegate Bro Hardy D Allegood to the asociation held at (blurry) we ajurn H.D. Allegood C Cl quarterly meeting at Beaver dam March the 2 1879 the church met and conferrence open with prays By Br W.W. Windley who was chosen moderator on motion the church list was called on motion the visiting Br was ivited to seats with us when came forward Br Blunt ( bland) sben Br N.H. Harrison from Norittuck move made and second adore be open for members came forward none Move and second we commun on to marrow Move and agreed we ajurn H.D. Allegood Cur Clk The church at Beaver dam met on saturday Before the second Sunday in April 1879 and after preaching By Br W.W. Windley and Br Heenry Lathem Conferrence open in form move and agreed the Church list be call move the visitting Brethring take seats with us when came forwar Br Henry Lathim Br Thomas H. Wallice from the White Plains Br Windley was moderator move a door be opend for members came forward none Move and second we ajurn H.D. Allegood Church Clk quartly meeting at Beaver dam Saturday Before the second Sunday June 1879 move and agreed Br Joseph E. adams sit as moderator move and agreed that the church list Be called move and ag ed a dor Be open for members when came forward Lathren Bayner and was received to Be Babtise on Sunday move and ag we commune and wash feet on to marrow move we adjurn Hardy D Allegood C Clerk the church at Beaverdam Saturday Before the second Sunday in July 1879 met and after preaching By Br N.H. Harrison conferrence open with prays move Br Harrison set as moderator and agreed move the Church list Be Cald Ag move a doore Be open for members came forward none move if no other Busaness we ajurn agreed H.D. Allegood Church CLK quartley meeting at Beaverdam Saturday Before the second Sunday in September 1879 the church met and ha no preaching until Sunday By Br W.W. Windley after preaching conferrence open in form Br Windley Was chosen moderator nove the church list Be cald move adoor be opend for member came forward none move a letter called for for the association read and aproved move Br Heardy D Allegood delegate and Bare the lletter to the association to Be held with the Church at Spring green Marten County Move we ajurn Heardy D. Allegood C C quartley meeting at Beaverdam Saturday Before the second Sunday in June 1880 after preaching conferrence open in form When Dr Henry Latham from the White Plains was chosen moderator Move and agd the church list be called move the visiting Brethren be invited to seats With us When came forward Fr T.H. Wallice from the White Plains Br N.H. Harrison from Mor(smudge) Move and sec a door be open for members came forward none nove and sec the church commune on to marrow and wash each other fee and no other business we adjurn Signed in behalf of the church Heardy D. Allegood Churc Ck quartley meeting at Beaverdam June the 10 1881 after preaching conferrence open with prays and a pray By Br N.H. Harrison who was chosen moderator move and sec that visitting Brethren tak seats with us came forward Br and sister Habern from teh White Plains move and agr a door be open for members came forward none move and agreed we commune and wahs feel on to marrow we adjurn Heardy D. Allegood C C      quartley meeting at Beaverdam Saturday Before the second Sunday in September 1881 after preaching by Br John Rowe from durm creek Conferrence opened with prays when on motion Rowe was chosen moderator move and second the visitting Br and sisters to seats with us came forward sister Fanny Rowe from durm creek move and second we delegate Br Hardy D Allegood to prepair and Bare our letter to the association we send fifty sents to the association fund move and second adoore Be opened for members came forward none move we commune on to marrow move & second we adjurn Heardy D. Allegood C C Quartley meeting at Beaverdam June the 10 1882 the curch met conferrence open with prays Br Archabel Jones was chosen moderator move by the curch and agreed the curch list Be cald By the clurk move the visiting Br and sister take seats with us came forward sister Warren and Br Harrison move adoore Be open for members came forward none move that te curch commune and wash feet on to marrow move we ajurn Heardy D. Allegood Clke Quartley meeting at Beaver dam Saturday before the Second Sunday in June 1882 the curch met in conferrence By prays and pray move Br William Jones sit as moderator agd Mov the church list Be cald move the visitting Br and sister invited to Seats with us came forward Br J Harris Br (?)et jones Br W. Harren Br J Singleton move A dore Be open for members came forward none mov the cleark prepar a letter for the association and that we send fifty cents and he be delegated to Ber the letter to the association we ajurn Heardy D. Allegood C C The curch at Beaverdam the second Sunday in September 1883 met in confirrence move Br Johnathon Harres sets as moderator move the curch list Be cald move the visiting Br take seats with us came forward Br T.H. Wallice Br Rofey Boyde from the White Plains move a letter be handed in to conferrence red and approve for the association and the cleark Be delegated to carrey the letter and the association fund move in no other Business we adjurn Heardy D. Allegood Ch Ck quartley meeting at Beaverdam Saturday Before the second Sunday in December 1883 Conferrence opened in form By Br J Harres who was chosen moderator move the church list Be cald move the visitting Br and sisters take seats with us came forward Br T. H. Wallice from the White Plaines move a doore Be opened for members came forward none move if no other buisness we adjurn Heardy D. Allegood C Ck A list of letters from other church 1831 this may sertify sister Fanny Archbell has haned in her letter that we gave her in April 1830     W.G Cooper CC This may sertify that brother W.G. Cooper have leave to join to any other church of the same fath & order this done by order of conferance at picur M ff (?) John G Smith Dethes & Dismissions by letters Received Elisabeth Alligood senior departed this life July 1827 Samuel Smithbell departed this 1826 Ann Liathim departed this life in January 1829 Jacob Allygood departed this life May 1829 1829 Sara Hill dismissed by letter 1829 1829 fanny Godly Dismiss By letter 1829 Mary Swindol dismissed by letter (?)athy Smithbell Ds missed by letter August 3 Saturday 1829 Sally Cox dismissed By letter in February 1830 Willhm (?) Warhnas departed this life January 1830 Sarah Latham departed this life November 1831 Elizabeth Wolard departed this life Nove1832 Sarah Latham deceased in Desember 1833 Letters of dismission in the (smudge) John Swanner Miley(Smudge) Jane England William Shingleton Eliz Shingleton This may certify the Thiz Milsy is in full fellowship and has leav to joind any other Church of the same faith and order and is dismissed from this C'rh here joind to an other of the same faith and order due by order confarance in the church at Red Bank M lb (?) in Pitt county Satrday before the second Lords day in September 1825 James Greffin Clark Miles Everett CC The Chruch at Smithwick Creek to the Church in Washington of the same faith & order This may certify that this barrer Linof (?) Br. John Swanner being a member of our body hath apply to us for a letter of dismission from us to you. His petition was granted and he was dismissed from us in full fellowship as far as to us appears done in conference on the 3rd of April 1824 Signed in behalf of Confer Joshua Robason CC This is to certify that Mrs. Jane England is a Regular member in this Baptist Church in Charleston South Carolina under the pastoral care of the Rev Dec Richard Furman and may be admitted to fellowship in any Church of the same faith & order Signed Chaarleston 10th May 1824 Robt Brodie CC This may certify that Mrs. Mary Swindall is a member in full fellowship and is dismised from us to join any Church of the same faith & order done in confer" at Mattomusheete pm Dect" 6th 1826. Signed in behalf of the Chruch Josiah Harris CC I hereby certify that William Shingleton was resaved a member into the baptist Church at Tranters creek the Saturday before the 3 Lords day in April 1804 and was Baptised the Lords day following. Allso Sister Eliz Singleton was resaved the 3 Lords day in October 1804 and was baptised the Saterday following. Br & sister Shingleton his wife on Saturday before the 3 Lords day in May 1823 applied to the Church at Tranters Creek for dismision to the Church at Washington. The same was granted them in full fellowship Willie Clemins CC The Church of Washing No Co to Henry Clark For 2 Small glafs mugs for the Lords Tables 0.30 " Cash fo? Br? Grontoe 2.00 " Cash for the Afso fund 1.00 " Cash pd Br Laurance in Act" 1824 1.60 " Cash pd" Jr: Biggs in Nov 24 1.00 " Wines 3 Bottels at Sunday times @ 3/sh bot 1.90 " " litts ^ Gallon our quartel meating Dec 1826 1.25 " Cash pd" Brethren Rofs & Jordan (on there way from the Union) 4.00 " Cash pd" Br Gorg Latham February 1825 1.10 " Cash for the afs fund 1.50 Contract CC" By Cash Rs" at our Quarter Meeting this Sat" before the 4th Sunday in June 1824 $3.70 " Cash Rd" at Conferrence in Sept 1824 4.13 " Cash Rd" at Conf" in Decr" 1824 0.55 " Cash Rd" at Confr" in January 1825 2.35 Church of Christ in we hosfe in Deep Creek Halifax County North Carolina To the Elder & Unefsengers Exnfosing the Kehukee afociation to be held with the (?) at Spring Green Washington County North Carolina Communcing February before the first Sunday in Octo 1879 Dear Brethrin We feel to thank God that as fur as we know we are in peace with another and deemed our prayrs in behalf. Lined(?) are last to you we have Received by. Baptism 2 Excluded Deceased 3 Reclosed P Licened was E Belongs While number in fellowship 39