MARSHALL'S MEETING HOUSE - New Hanover, NC - Churches Submitted for use in the USGenWeb Project Archives by Rebecca Appleberry PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THE RECORDS OF MARSHALL'S MEETING HOUSE. (1837-1881): Compiled by Rebecca Appleberry, Dec. 1998. I've put their names in alphabetical order, followed by how they're mentioned in the church records. On the rare occasion that I may know (or guess) who a person is, I’ve included that info. in [ ]. Marshall's was located in New Hanover Co., NC. Today it would be in Pender County. A.B. Alderman [male] (Moderator, April 1849) Gaston Applewhite (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) J.H. Applewhite [male] (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Susan J. Applewhite (A member for “a number of years”, died 8 May 1861.) William H. Applewhite (Baptized July 1854)(Appointed to a committee Mar 1860.)(Appointed as a delegate to Association Mtg., Sep. 1870) Laura Baker (Died 21 Dec 1864. She was an exemplary member for several years.) Mildred Barefoot (Signed Covenant in 1837. Dismissed to attend a closer church, June 1839) H.G. Barnhill [male] (Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, Jan 1857)(Dismissed in full fellowship, April 1859) Mary A. Barnhill (Received Nov. 1840) John Barnhill (Mentioned Oct 1848 & May 1849 as a member.)(Was cut off from the church, June 1849) Thomas Barnhill (Baptized May 1842)(Suspended for 6 months Oct 1843, for non-attendance.)(Mentioned May 1849 as a member.)(Cut off for non-attendance, June 1849)(Restored to fellowship, 1 Nov 1863. Also on this date, was granted a letter of dismission to attend another church.) James Benson (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) A.H. Bordeaux [male] (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Ann Bordeaux (Signed Covenant in 1837.) Arthur Bordeaux (On list of members. Not dated. Could this be A.H. Bordeaux?) Caroline Bourdeaux (Baptized July 1843) Mary Bordeaux (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Milton M. Bourdeaux (Baptized June 1856)(Appointed to be a delegate to the Association Mtg., Sep 1859)(Excluded for disorderly conduct, Sep 1862.) Rebecca Bourdeaux (Was granted a letter for the pupose of uniting with Bethlehem church, Sep. 1869.) Rebecca A. Bourdeaux (Received by letter, July 1859) Sarah V. Bourdeaux (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Hariet E. Brinson (On list of members. Not dated.) Israel Burdeaux (Signed Covenant in 1837. Clerk, July 1837) Mary Burdeaux (Signed Covenant in 1837.) Franklin Carroll (Baptized Apr. 1838)(Dismissed to attend a closer church, June 1839) Dorcas Carroll (Baptized Apr. 1838) Jane Collins (Came forward with a letter from Mount Zion and was received, Dec 1859) John Collins (Appointed to be a delegate to the Association Mtg., Sep 1859; Sept. 1860 meeting held at Lebanon church.) Catharine A. Corbett (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) David J. Corbett (Church Clerk, July 1868.)(Became a Deacon, Sep 1870.)(Appointed as a delegate to Association Mtg., Sep. 1870)(Appointed to be a delegate to Frenches Creek church, July 1871.) Frances Corbett (Signed Covenant in 1837.) James Corbett (Baptized Aug 1861)(Died in Richmond, 30 July 1864 from a wound rec’d 27th of May.) James Randolph Corbett (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Appointed to be a delegate to Moore’s Creek, June 1838)(Appointed to be a delegate to the Assoc. Mtg., Sep 1839, Aug. 1840, Aug. 1841, Aug 1847; Sep 1860 held at Lebanon church; Sep 1861 held at Piney Grove; Sep 1862, Sep 1865.)(Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, May & Nov 1840, May 1842, May 1847, Mar & Oct 1848, April & June 1849, June 1852, June 1856, Jan 1857, May, July, & Dec 1859)(Appointed Deacon, May 1840)(Appointed to a committee, Aug 1847, May 1849, May 1853, Mar 1856, Mar 1860)(Clerk protem, June 1860 through Sep 1865.)(Was granted letters, along with his wife Mary, so they could attend Bethlehem, Sep 1869.) Martha J. Corbett, Sr. (Joined church in 1842. Died 13 Mar 1861.) Martha J. Corbett, Jr. (On list of members. Not dated.) Mary Corbett (Received by letter, Aug 1861.)(Was granted letters, along with her husband, James R. Corbett, so they could attend Bethlehem, Sep 1869.) Robert L. Corbett (Received by letter, April 1859)(Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, July 1859)(Asked to cite Wm. H., and Alfred Pridgen to attend next meeting, Jan 1861.)(Died 14 Feb 1865 at home.) Sarah Corbett (On list of members. Not dated.) Thomas J. Corbett (Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, April 1851)(Appointed to a committee Mar 1860.)(Appointed to be a delagate to the Association Mtg. held at Lebanon church, Sept. 1860.) William R. Corbett (Baptized June 1839)(Appointed Clerk, Mar. 1840 to July 1843)(Appointed to be a delegate to Assoc. Mtg., Aug. 1840)(Appointed to a committee, Oct 1848, May 1849) Ann Dew (Baptized Jan 1841) Anthony Dew (Baptized July 1843)(Appointed to cite J.A. Flinn, Oct 1848)(Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, May & July 1859)(Appointed as a delegate to the Association Mtg., Sep 1859; Sep 1861 mtg. held at Piney Grove; Sep 1862, Sep 1865, Sep 1870.)(Appointed to committee Mar 1860) Catharine A. Dew (On list of members. Not dated.) Sophia Dew (Was granted a letter for the pupose of uniting with Bethlehem church, Sep. 1869.) James Ellis (Signed Covenant in 1837. Dismissed to attend a closer church, June 1839) John B. Ellis (Delegate from Cheerful Hope, Mar. 1840) Martha J. Ellis (Baptized Dec. 1837) (Dismissed to attend a closer church, June 1839) Nancy Ellis (Signed Covenant in 1837. Dismissed to attend a closer church, June 1839) Rebecca Ellis (Signed Covenant in 1837. Dismissed to attend a closer church, June 1839) Benjamin Evans (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Elizabeth J. Evans (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) James Evans (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Sarah Evans (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) J.P. Faison (Appointed Moderator, Sep 1869.) George Fennell (Pastor, July 1837. Moderator, June 1839, Mar & May 1840, Oct 1842, July 1843, May, Aug , Oct 1847, July 1848) Albert Flinn (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Ann Elizabeth Flinn (Baptized July 1862) Elizabeth (aka Eliza) Flynn (Signed Covenant in 1837.) James M. Flynn (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Appointed to be a delegate to Maple Bluff, Sep. 1838)(Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, 1839, Oct 1842)(Appointed to be a delegate to the Assoc. Mtg., Sep 1839, July 1843, Aug 1849, Aug 1852)(Appointed to be a delegate to Cheerful Hope, May & Nov 1840)(Appointed to cite J.A. Flinn, Oct 1848) John A. Flinn (Mentioned Oct 1848 as a member.)(Excluded May 1849.) John H. Flinn (Appointed as a delegate to Association Mtg., Sep. 1870) Mary Flynn (Signed Covenant in 1837.) Owen Flinn (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Samuel Flinn (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) William J. Flinn (Was granted letters for himself and his wife - her name not stated - for the pupose of uniting with Bethlehem church, Sep. 1869.)(Appointed as a delegate to Association Mtg., Sep. 1870)(Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem church, July 1871.) William Flinn (Baptized July 1862) William M. Flinn (Baptized June 1839)(Appointed to be a delegate to Assoc. Mtg., Aug. 1840, Aug. 1841, Aug 1847)(Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, Sep 1847, July 1854)(Mentioned for his non-attendance, Dec 1856.) Zilphia M. Flinn (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) A. Guy [male] (Preached sermon, May 1853) Frances Hilburn (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Arnland Hufham [male] (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Elizabeth Hufham (Signed Covenant in 1837.) George E. Keith (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Martha J. Keith (Was granted a letter for the pupose of uniting with Bethlehem church, Sep. 1869.) A.P. Lennon (Received into church, 21 May 1853.)(Appointed Moderator Sep 1865.) John F. Lennon (Moderator, July 1868.) Martha A. Lennon (Baptized June 1856) Simon Lewis (Delegate from Bethlehem, June 1839) Lucy Ann Manley (Baptized Apr. 1838) (Dismissed to attend a closer church, June 1839) George W. Marshall (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Deacon, July 1837)(Appointed to be a delegate to Maple Bluff, June & Sep.1838. Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, Nov. 1839, May & Nov 1840, Oct 1842, May & Sep 1847, Oct 1848, April & June 1849, April 1851, April & June 1852, June 1853, July 1854) (Appointed to be a delegate to the Assoc. Mtg., Sep 1839, Aug. 1840, July 1843, Aug 1847, Oct 1848 in Sampson Co., Aug 1849, Aug 1852)(Appointed to be a delegate to Mount Bethel, Oct 1842)(Appointed to a committee, May 1853, Mar 1856) [This is George Washington Marshall, son of John. He was marr. to Mary Bragg.Their dau., Helen, marr. James Jackson Pridgen, son of Francis, son of Old Man William.] John M. Marshall Jr. (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Appointed to be a delegate to Moore’s Creek, Sep. 1838)(Appointed to a committee, Aug 1847, Mar 1860)(Asked to cite Wm. H., and Alfred Pridgen to attend next meeting, Jan 1861.)(Died 4 April 1864.) [This is John Marion Marshall, son of Geo. Washington Marshall.] Malsey Marshall (On list of members. Not dated.) Marion Marshall [male] (Baptized Dec 1859) Martha Marshall (Signed Covenant in 1837.) Mary Marshall Sr. (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(A Mary Marshall Lennon died 22 Dec 1861. She was the oldest member of Marshall church and perhaps the oldest of the Baptist denomination. Her only sister said she was a member before 1806, but how long she does not know.) Mary Marshall, Jr. (Signed Covenant in 1837.) Sarah J. Marshall (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Thomas W. Marshall (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) William Marshall (Baptized Mar. 1840) J.W. McGowan [male] (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Rebecca A. McGowan (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Sarah McGowan (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Cegar McKinzy (Applied for membership, Mar. 1840) Andrew Moore (Appointed to be a delegate to Haw Bluff church, July 1871.) Phebe Moore (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Mary Murrel (Dismissed to attend Cheerful Hope, Mar. 1840) Sarah Murrel (Dismissed to attend Cheerful Hope, Mar. 1840) Julia Pope (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Nancy Pope (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) William Pope (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Alfred Pridgen (Excluded for drinking Spirits too freely, Mar 1861.)[I believe this could be Alfred S. Pridgen, son of Francis, son of Old Man William. Marr. to Julia Ann Bourdeaux.] Ann Pridgen (Baptized May 1840) Anna Pridgen (Added to the church, along with Mathew and Marissa Pridgen, Jan 1871.) Arabella Pridgen (Received from Bethlehem church, Sep 1852)[I believe this to be Ella Gilchrist, the wife of Thomas J. Pridgen.] Berry Pridgen [male] (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) [I believe this could be Richard Berry Pridgen, son of Peter Pridgen and Pattie Bourdeaux.] C.V. Pridgen [male] (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) [I believe this is Columbus Van Buren Pridgen, son of John F., son of Francis, son of Old Man William. Columbus was marr. to Ann Sofia Kelly.] Elizabeth Pridgen (Baptized June 1839) J.F. Pridgen [male] (Delegate from Bethlehem, Sep 1852) [I believe this is John Frederick Pridgen, son of Francis, son of Old Man Wm.] John L. Pridgen (Delegate from Bethlehem, Aug 1847) [I believe John is the son of Francis Melvin Pridgen, son of Francis, son of Old Man William.] Juliann (aka Julia A.) Pridgen (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?)[This is Julia Ann Bourdeaux, wife of Alfred S. Pridgen, son of Francis, son of Old Man Wm.] Marion Pridgen [female] (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Marissa Pridgen (Added to the church, along with her husband Mathew Pridgen, Jan 1871.)[I believe this is Mariana Larkins.] Martha Pridgen (On list of members. Not dated. Says she was dismissed.) Mary Pridgen (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Mathew Pridgen (Added to the church, along with his wife Marissa, Jan 1871.)[I believe this Mathew is son of Francis, son of Old Man Wm.] Matthew Pridgen (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, Nov. 1839, May 1842, Mar 1848)(Appointed to be a delegate to Cheerful Hope, May & Nov 1840)(Appointed to be a delegate to Mount Bethel, Oct 1842) Peter Pridgen (Delegate from Bethlehem, May 1842) Thomas J. Pridgen (Baptized Sep 1852)[This is Thomas Jefferson Pridgen, son of Francis, son of Old Man William. He was marr. to Ella Gilchrist.] William Pridgen (Delegate from Maple Bluff, Apr. 1838) William H. Pridgen (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Appointed Clerk, April 1838. Appointed to be a delegate to Moore’s Creek, June & Sep. 1838, Oct 1842)(Left neighborhood, abt. Mar. 1840)(Gave opening prayer, Oct 1842)(Back to being clerk, from May 1847 until Mar 1860.)(Appointed to a committee, Aug 1847, Oct 1848, made comm. report May 1849; another comm, May 1853, Mar 1856)(Appointed to be a delegate to the Association Mtg., Oct 1848 in Sampson Co., Aug 1852)(Appointed to be a delegate to Bethlehem, April 1852, June 1853, Jan 1857)(Excluded for drinking Spirits too freely, Mar 1861.) [Although I don’t know who William’s parents are, I believe his siblings are Henry, James B., John M., Peter H., Alfred, Matthew, and Anne. This from a 1849 New Hanover Co. deed.] D.J. Ray [male] (Moderator, Sep 1870, Jan & July 1871.) D. Rogers/Rodgers [male] (Moderator, July 1838, Aug. 1841) Thomas Rooks (Delegate from Moores Creek, July 1843) Claudia Russ (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Martha J. Russ (On list of members. Not dated.) Martha R. Russ (Granted a letter of dismission, July 1859) Susan Russ (Came forward Aug 1847, but was not received at that time.) Ezekiel Smith (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Appointed to be a delegate to Maple Bluff, June 1838)(Dismissed to attend a closer church, June 1839) Sarah Smith (Signed Covenant in 1837. Dismissed to attend a closer church, June 1839) J.D. Squires [male] (Chosen to be Clerk, Sep 1870.) John H. Squires (Appointed to be a delegate for Association Mtg., Sep. 1870.)(Appointed to be a delegate to Frenches Creek church, July 1871. Was also Clerk on that date.) Susan C. Squires (On list of members. Not dated. Could be 1868?) Edwin Vernon (Excluded from church, Aug 1847) James L. Warren (Moderator, Dec. 1837, Apr. & Sep. 1838, Nov. 1840, May 1842) Celia Williams (Died Oct. 23rd 1862. She had been a consistent member of this church about twenty years.) James B. Williams (A member who died Dec. 1862, fighting in the Civil War, VA.) L.F. Williams [male] (Clerk for Dec 1859 meeting.)(Moderator, June & Sep 1860, Jan, Mar, Aug, Sep 1861, Sep 1862) Lilly Williams (On list of members. Not dated.) Mary Williams (On list of members. Not dated.) Rebecca Williams (Excluded for disorderly conduct, Sep 1862.) Sarah Williams (Baptized June 1839)(Excommunicated July 1843) Solomon Williams (Signed Covenant in 1837.)(Died on the 27th of Oct. 1865. He had been a member of the church 28 years.) S.F. Wilson (Delegate from Bethlehem, Mar. 1840, Oct 1842, July 1854, July 1859)[This is Sylvannus F. Wilson, who m. 1) Elizabeth Pridgen (dau. of Francis, son of Old Man Wm.), and m. 2) Tabitha Jane Pridgen (dau. of Isaiah Peter Pridgen, son of Francis, son of Old Man Wm.] BLACK MEMBERS (No dates unless stated): Specia the property of J.M. Marshall Virgil “ “ “ N. Corbett James “ “ “ J.M. Marshall Samuel “ “ “ Applewhite Alonza “ “ “ Lloyd Franklin “ “ “ D.D. Allen Jane “ “ “ “ “ “ Rachel “ “ “ Simon Lewis - She was dismist by letter in 1861. Emmer “ “ “ A. Dew Minny “ “ “ “ “ Nancy “ “ “ John M. Marshall Susan “ “ “ “ “ “ William “ “ “ Mary Marshall Juber “ “ “ Lloyd Riller “ “ “ “ Uriah “ “ “ “ Febby “ “ “ “ Lucretia “ “ “ “ Ludy Elsey Emely Hannah Milly Hoseah Setirah (d. May or June 1864) Delsey Maria Manerion Rose Tebaby Dinah Eliza Lundy Stephen (d. May or June 1864) MARSHALL'S MEETING HOUSE CHURCH MINUTES Compiled by Rebecca Appleberry (Dec. 1998) from a transcript typed by Beulah C. Beatty (Nov. 1964). I believe Beulah worked from the original records. Inside the cover of the Record Book says: "W.H. Pridgen's book to keep the business done at Marshall's Meeting House, Jany 4, 1840". Any comments in [ ] are mine (Rebecca Appleberry). July 29, 1837 A number of Brethren and sisters belonging to the Baptist Church of Christ at Bethlehem in New Hanover County, N.C., having been regularly dismissed in full fellowship, for the purpose of being constituted into a separate church, met at Marshall’s Meeting House in the aforesaid county on the day above written were Constituted accordingly, and signed the following church Covenant: COVENANT Forasmuch as Almighty God, by his grace has been pleased to call us, whose names are underwritten, out of darkness into his marvelous light, and all of us have been regularly baptized upon a profession of our faith in Christ Jesus and have given up ourselves to the Lord and to one another, in a gospel church way to be governed and guided by a proper discipline agreeable to the word of God. We do therefore covenant and agree to keep the discipline of the church we are members of, in the most brotherly affection toward each other, while we endeavour puctually to observe the following rules, viz: 1st. In brotherly love to pray for each other, to watch over one another, and if need be in the most tender and affectionate manner to reprove one another, that is, if we discover anything amiss in a brother or sister, to go and tell him or her as the case may be of the fault according to the direction given by our Lord in the 18th Chapter of Matthew’s Gospel and not to be whispering or backbiting. We also agree with God’s assistance, to attend our Church Meetings, observe the Lord’s day, and endeavor to keep it holy, and not absent ourselves from the communion of the Lord’s Supper without lawful excuse, to be ready to communicate to the defraying of the church’s expenses, and for the support of the ministry, not irregularly to depart from the fellowship of the Church, nor remove to distant churches without a regular dismission. These things we do convenant and agree to endeavour to observe and keep sacred, in the name and by the assistance of the Holy Trinity, Amen. Signed by the mutual consent of the members whose names are underneath subcribed. July 29, A.D. 1837. Males Females 1. James Ellis 1. Rebecca Ellis 2. James Flynn 2. Elizabeth Flynn 3. Ezekiel Smith 3. Mary Flynn 4. Wm. H. Pridgen 4. Mary Marshall 5. Matthew Pridgen 5. Frances Corbett 6. Geo. W. Marshall 6. Martha Marshall 7. John Marshall 7. Mary Marshall, Jr. 8. Israel Burdeaux 8. Ann Bordeaux 9. James R. Corbett 9. Mary Burdeaux 10. Solomon Williams 10. Elizabeth Hufham 11. Sarah Smith 12. Mildred Barefoot 13. Nancy Ellis The church being constituted and the Covenant signed, proceeded to elect these officers, viz: 1. Gave Elder Geo. Fennell a call (unanimously) to take the pastoral care of the Church, who agreed to do so. 2. Appointed Brother G.W. Marshall Deacon. 3. Elected Brother Israel Burdeaux Clk. 4. Proceeded to appoint Delegates to the Association, viz: Brethren G.W. Marshall, Ezekiel Smith, and John M. Marshall. 5. Agreed to send $1.75 to the Association fund and 75 cents to the relief fund. 6. Dismiss’d by prair, and prayer of the Pastor. December 1837 Quarterly Meeting , Saturday before the 5th Sunday in Dec, 1837. 1. Appointed Elder J.L.(or S.) Warren Modr. 2. Upon welfare of the church being enquired into, all were found in fellowship. 3. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members. Sister Martha Ellis came forward, gave a satisfactory evidence of faith and was baptized on Sunday morning. 4. Dismissed in order by the Modr. (April 1838) Quarterly Meeting , Saturday before the 5th Sunday in April 1838. 1. Appointed Elder J.L. Warren Modr. 2. The welfare of the church enquired into - no disorder. A door of experience was opened at the close of the sermon today - none came forward. Elder Jas. L. Warren lately baptized three persons namely, Franklin Carroll, Dorcas Carroll and Lucy Ann Manley, all of whom desiring to have their membership. Their names were by the consent of the church enrolled accordingly. 3. Enquired for Visiting Brethren - Br. William Pridgen appeared as a delegate from Maple Bluff, was cordially rec’d. 4. Appointed Brethren E. Smith and G.W. Marshall Delegates to Maple Bluff Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in June, and Brethren James R. Corbett and Wm. H. Pridgen to Moore’s Creek Saturday before the 4th Sunday in June. 5. Br. Israel Burdeaux expecting to leave the neighborhood, Br. Wm. H. Pridgen appointed in his place. 6. Dismiss’d by the Modr. (July 1838) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s Meeting House, Saturday before the 5th Sunday in July 1838. Conference assembled chose Elder D. Rodgers Moderator. 1. A door of experience opened. 2. Messengers from Sister churches called for - found none. 3. Proceeded to appoint messengers to Sister Churches Brethren Geo. W. Marshall and James Flinn to Maple Bluff Saturday before 2nd Sunday in September, John M. Marshall and Wm. H. Pridgen to Moore’s Creek Saturday before 4th Sunday in September. 4. Proceeded to appoint Delegates to our next association Brethren Ezekiel Smith and George W. Marshall and James Ellis was chosen. 5. Agreed to send two dollars to Association fund and appointed William H. Pridgen to write the letter to the Association. 6. Communion was mentioned but the elements were not Prepared. Conference Dismissed with Singing, by the Moderator. (Sept. 1838) Quarterly Meeting at Kentuck (Caintuck) Union Saturday Before 5th Sunday in September 1838. Chose Elder J.L. Warren Moderator. Conference Dismissed in order by the Moderator. (June 1839) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s M. H. Saturday before the 5th Sunday in June 1839. 1. Appointed Elder Geo. Fennell Modr. who opened Conference by singing and prayer. He presented and read the Rules of Decorum for this Church which were unanimously adopted. 2. An enquiry was made as to the state of the Church. No disorder. 3. Upon petition of Brethren James Ellis, Ezekiel Smith and Franklin Carroll, also of Sisters Rebecca Ellis, Nancy Ellis, Sarah Smith, Lucy Ann Manley, Martha J. Ellis and Mildred Barfoot, requesting a letter of dismission in order to be constituted into a Separate church more convenient to their Residences it was granted and they were dismissed accordingly. 4. Delegates were enquired for from sister churches. Br. Simon Lewis appeared as a Delegate from Bethlehem who was cordially recd. 5. Appointed Brethren G.W. Marshall and James Flynn to visit the church at Bethlehem at their next quarterly meeting. 6. A door of experience was opened at the close of the Sermon today, four persons came forward, viz: Brother Wm. R. Corbett and Wm. M. Flinn and sister Elizabeth Pridgen and Sarah Williams who all Give a Satisfactory evidence of faith and was Baptized on Sunday morning. 7. Dismissed in prair by the Modr. (Sept. 1839) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s Meeting House Saturday before the 5th Sunday in September 1839. Conference assembled. 1. Proceeded to appoint delegates to the association. Brethren Geo. W. Marshall, James Flinn and James R. Corbett were appointed. 2. Agreed to send Two Dollars to the association fund. 3. Appointed Brother W.H. Pridgen to write letter to Association. 4. Appointed Brethern Geo. W. Marshall and Mathew Pridgen to visit the church at Bethlehem at their next Quarterly meeting Saturday before the 3rd Sunday November, 1839. 5. Conference dismissed. (March 1840) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall Meeting House Saturday before the fifth Sunday in March 1840. 1. Conference assembled and chose Elder G. Fennell moderator. 2. Upon the welfare of the church being inquired into no disorder. 3. Inquired for delegates from Sister Churches. Brother S.F. Wilson appeared as a delegate from Bethlehem and was cordially r’cd. 4. Bro. John B. Ellis appeared as a delegate from Cheerful Hope and was cordially Rec’d. 5. Upon the petition of Sister Mary and Sarah Murrel who inquired a letter of dismission from Marshall Meeting for purpose of being attached to the church of Cheerful Hope, Brunswick County and was regular dismissed. 6. Brother Wm. H. Pridgen our present Clerk expecting to leave neighborhood, appointed Bro. Wm. R. Corbett in his place. 7. A door of experience was opened at the close of the Sermon today for the reception of members, one came forward, viz: Bro. Wm. Marshall, and gave a Satisfactory evidence of faith and was baptized on Sunday morning. 8. Brother Cegar McKinzy on application for membership in our church was rec’d. 9. Communion was mentioned and the elements was prepared. 10. Conference dismissed by singing and by the Moderator. (May 1840) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s M.H. Saturday before the 5th Sunday in May 1840. 1st. Conference met and Elder George Fennell appointed moderator. 2nd. The welfare of the church inquired into it was found in full fellowship. 3rd. Delegates inquired for, none appeared. 4th. Bro. G.W. Marshall and J.R. Corbett was appointed to visit Bethlehem Church as Delegates. 5th. Brothers James Flinn and Matthew Pridgen to Cheerful Hope as delegates. 6th. Brothers G.W. Marshall and J.R. Corbett to the Section Meeting at Moores Creek as Delegates. 7th. The Dore of Experience being opened one came forward, viz. Sister Ann Pridgen and upon inquiry she gave a satisfactory evidence of her faith in Christ and was received, andbaptized Sunday morning. 8th. On motion of the Moderator, Brother J.R. Corbett was appointed Deacon for thechurch of Christ at Marshall’s Meeting house. 9th. Communion mentioned and the Elements were prepared. 10th. Conference dismist in order by the Moderator. W.R. Corbett, Clk. (Aug. 1840) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s Meeting House Saturday before the 5th Sunday in August 1840. 1st. Conference assembled and proceeded to appoint Delegates to the Associaton, Brothers Jas. R. Corbett, W.R. Corbett, W.M. Flinn and G.W. Marshall were appointed. 2nd. Agreed to send two dollars and fifty cents to the Association fund. 3rd. Appointed Brother W.R. Corbett to wright the letter to the Association Conference. Dismissed in order. W.R. Corbett, Clk. (Nov. 1840) Quarterly Meeting held at Marshall’s Meeting House Saturday before the fifth Sunday in November, 1840. 1st. The Dore of Experience being open on Saturday one came forward to wit Sister Mary Barnhill, and on giving a Satisfactory evidence of faith, received. 2nd. The members met in conference, and appointed Elder J.L. Warren moderator. 3rd. The list of names being call’d we then proceded to business. 4th. The State of the church inquired into and found full fellowship. 5th. Delegates from sister churches call’d for, none appeared. 6th. Delegates appointed to Visit Sister churches, Brother G.W. Marshall and J.R. Corbett to Bethlehem, and Brother Matthew Pridgen and James Flynn to Cheerful Hope. 7th. Communion mentioned the elements were prepared. 8th. Baptism on Sunday morning. 9th. After the Ordination Sermon on Sunday the Presbytery proceded to Ordain a Deacon, Brother J.R. Corbett. 10th. The congregation dismist and the members met in communion, after Sacriment was dispenced of, we sang a hymn and went out. W.R. Corbett, Clk. (Jan. 1841) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s Meeting House Thursday before the 5th Sunday in January 1841. 1st. The Dore of Experience was opened, one came forward, to wit. Sister Ann Dew, and by giving a Satisfactory evidence of faith was received and Baptised on Friday morning; No Communion. W.R. Corbett, Clk. (Aug. 1841) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s Meeting House Thursday before the 5th Sunday in August 1841. 1st. After preaching the members met in conference, the dore of Experience opened. 2nd. The list of the church call’d. Conference appointed Elder D. Rogers moderator. 3rd. The Rules of Decorum read, the Welfare of the Church Examined, no disorder. 4th. Delegates called for from sister churches, none appeared. 5th. Delegates appointed to the Association: Brothers J.R. Corbett and W.M. Flynn. 6th. This church sends to the Association fund Two Dollars and fifty cents. 7th. Communion mentioned the Elements were prepared, conference dismist on motion of Elder G. Fennell. W.R. Corbett, Clk. (May 1842) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall’s House Saturday before the 5th Sunday in May 1842. 1. Appointed Elder J.L. Warren Moderator, the dore of Experience was opened for the Reception of persons to membership. Thos. Barnhill give in an evidence of faith and was Rec’d to be baptized on Sunday. 2. Enquired for Delegates. Brother Peter Pridgen appeared from Bethlehem and was cordially Rec’d. 3rd. Appointed Brother Jas. R. Corbett and Matthew Pridgen, Delegates to Beth. at the next conference. 4th. Enquired into the State of the Church, all in peace. Dismist by the MD. Wm. R. Corbett [Clk.] (Oct. 1842) Marshall’s Meeting House, Saturday before the 5th Sunday in Oct. 1842. 1st. Dore of Experience being opened for the Recpt. of converts, four came forward and gave a satisfactory evidence of faith and were Received and baptised on Sunday. 2nd. Conference met, appointed Elder G. Fennell as Moderator. Conference opened by prear of brother Wm. H. Pridgen. 3rd. Inquired into the State of the Church which was found to be in full fellowship. 4th. Delegates from sister churches, brother S.F. Wilson from Bethlehem and craved the prears of this church. 5th. Elements for communion were not prepared. Conference dismist in order. 6th. The Dore of Experience opened on Sunday. Fourteen came forward and gave a satisfactory Evidence of faith and was Received and baptized on Monday Evening. 7th. Meeting protracted, the Dore being opened on Monday four came forward and Joined and gave a satisfactory Evidence of faith and was Received and baptized on Monday Evening. 8th. Delegates appointed to visit sister churches. Jas. Flinn and G.W. Marshall to Bethlehem. Wm. H. Pridgen to Moores Creek. Mathew Pridgen and G.W. Marshall to Mount Bethel and May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ Rest and Remain with his people here and bild them up in the most holy faith. Wm. R. Corbett [Clk.] (July 1843) Conference Meeting held at Marshalls Meeting House the Thursday before the 5th Sunday in July 1843. Elder George Fennell apt. Md. 1. The dore of Experience being opened, 3 came forward, namely Brethren A. Dew and Caroline Bourdeaux and Sam (or son) and by giving a satisfactory Evidence of faith was rcd. and baptized on Friday. 2nd. The State of the church Examined to which Sister Sarah Williams was found guilty of ... and was excommunicated. One coloured Brother turned out for dancing. 3rd. Delegates from Sister churches, Brother Thos. Rooks appeared from Moores Creek, and gladly Rec’d. 4th. Delegates to the Association, Brethren G.W. Marshall, J.M. Flinn. To the fund of the Association, we agreed to send $. 5th. The Elements of Communion asked for by the Moderator, to which the deacon said they were prepared. Conference dismist in order. Wm. R. Corbett [Clk.] (May 1847) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall Meeting House Saturday before the 5th Sunday in May 1847. 1st. Conference assembled and choose Edr. G. Fennel, Modr. 2nd. Appointed delegates to Bethlehem. Brethren G.W. Marshall and J.R. Corbett go as delegates Thursday before 3rd Sunday in June. 3rd. The welfare of the church was inquired, no disorder. 4th. A Door of experience was opened at the close of meeting for the reception of Mourners, none came forward. The Elements being prepared Communion on Sunday. Conference dismissed in order by Modr. W.H. Pridgen [Clk.] (Aug. 1847) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the 5th Sunday in August 1847. 1st. Conference Assembled and Choose Elder G. Fennel, Modr. 2nd. Enquired for visiting from sister churches, Brother John L. Pridgen appeared as a delegate from Bethlehem. 3rd. Brethren G.W. Marshall and W.M. Flinn go as delegates to Bethlehem, Saturday before 3rd Sunday in Sept. 4th. Br. G.W. Marshall, J.R. Corbett and W.M. Flinn go as delegates to the Association. 5th. Moved and seconded that Bro. Edwin Vernon be excluded from Church. 6th. Moved that Brethren J.R. Corbett, John M. Marshall and W.H. Pridgen be appointed as a committee to talk to the members who absent themselves from the church. 7th. A door of experience was opened at the close of the meeting for the reception of mourners, one came forward to viz. Susan Russ, but was not received at present. 8th. The Elements being prepared communion on Sunday. Conference dismissed in order by the modr. --------- This church taking into consideration the low State of religion among us and feeling anxious we hope and trust for the Glory of God, and Salvation of sinners and knowing the almighty is a prayer hearing and prayer answering God, do covenant and agree at sometime between Sunset and dusk every evening each and every one of us to endeavour to pray unto Him, to pour out His spirit and revive his work among us. W.H. Pridgen, as Clk. (Oct. 1847) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the [5th Sunday in] Oct. 1847. 1st. Conference assembled and choose Eld. G. Fennel Modr. 2nd. Enquired visiting Brethern Sister Churches no one appeared. 3rd. Appointed delegates to Bethlehem, Brethren J.R. Corbett and W.H. Pridgen, Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March. 4th. A door of experience was opened at the close of the meeting for the reception of members, no one came forward. Communion was mentioned but the church not being prepared it was dispensed with. Conference dismissed with singing, by the Modr. W.H. Pridgen, Clk. (July 1848) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the 5th Sunday in July 1848. 1st. Conference assembled and choose Eld. G. Fennel, Moderator. 2nd. The welfare of the church was inquired to but was not found in full fellowship in consequence of some of the members not attending the Conference meeting. 3rd. The committee appointed to talk to the members of this church who absent themselves from the church are commanded by the conference to cite them to the next annual conference meeting and if not present to render some lawful excuse are to be excluded from the church. 4th. Proceeded to appoint delegates to Association. Brethren G.W. Marshall and W.H. Pridgen go as delegates to the association commencing Friday before the 1st Lords day in Oct. in Sampson Co. 5th. Conference dismissed on order by the modr. W.H. Pridgen, Clk. (Oct. 1848) Quarterly Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the 5th Sunday in Oct. 1838. 1st. The proceedings of the last conference was ordered to be read and the committee appointed to talk to those members who absent themselves from the church. 2nd. Which Brother J.R. Corbett reported Brother John Barnhill for transgression of dancing, swearing and of which he not being present, his trial was laid over. 3rd. Moved and seconded that Brother Thomas Barnhill be suspended from church privileges for six months for his not attending our regular conference meetings. 4th. The case of Brother J.A. Flinn was laid over until our next conference meeting. Brother J.M. Flinn and A. Dew was appointed to cite him to our next regular meeting. 5th. Moved and seconded the committee be appointed to talk to the colored members for there non attendance, Brother W.R. Corbett and W.H. Pridgen. 6th. Inquired for Delgates from sister churches, none appeared. 7th. Appointed Brother G.W. Marshall and J.R. Corbett to Bethlehem. W.H. Pridgen, Clk. (April 1849) Quarterly at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the 1st Sunday on April 1849. 1st. The list of members was called and Majority being present choose Eld. A.B. Alderman, Moder. 2nd. The business of the last Conference was laid over on account of the Clerk not having the Church book present. 3rd. Enquired for visiting Brethren from Sister churches, none appeared. 4th. Appointed delegates to Bethlehem, G.W. Marshall and J.R. Corbett Saturday before the 4th Sunday in April. 5th. The church being with(out) a paster, Bro. A.B. Alderman was unanimously called by the members present. 6th. A motion was made to hold conference a 4th our next two days meeting. 7th. A motion was made and seconded that members not being present Some brother was to tell his or hers excuse if they ... for their not attending. 8th. A motion was made and seconded for adjournment. W.H. Pridgen. [Clk.] (May 1849) Meeting at Marshall M. H. 2nd Sunday in May and Saturday before. 1st. The list of members was called and the rules of decorum was read. 2nd. The case of John Barnhill was laid over and also Bro. Thos. Barnhill and committee to cite them to our next meeting. Bro. J.C.[Should this be J.R.?] Corbett and W.P.[Should this be W.R.?] Corbett the committee. 3rd. The case of Bro. J.A. Flinn was called and the committee appointed to cite him reported that a manifested a disposition not to attend and he was excluded for treating the church with contempt. 4th. The committee appointed to talk to the colored members, Bro. W.R. Corbett and W.H. Pridgen, of which Corbett reported that they manifested to attend and the committee was discharged. 5th. Moved and seconded for adjournment. (June 1849) Quarterly Meeting Marshalls M.H. 1st Sunday and Saturday before in June. 2nd. Church met in Conference Saturday the 1st day of June, 1849. 3rd. The names of the members were called, absent members marked. 4th. The (rules of) decorum read. 5th. Conference was opened by singing and prayer by the Moderator. 6th. The minutes of the last Conference read. 7th. The case of Bro. John Barnhill was taken up the committee called on to report. They reported that they cited him by letter. The report was received and committee discharged and he was expelled from the Privileges of the church for crimes previously charged. 8th. Brother Thomas Barnhill was cut off for his none attendance. 9th. The welfare of the church was enquired into, no disorder. 10th. A door was opened for the reception of members, none came forward. 11th. Inquired for visiting Brethren from Sister Churches, no one appeared. 12th. Appointed Brethren G.W. Marshall and J.R. Corbett to Bethlehem. 13th. Conference dismissed in order by the moderator. (Aug. 1849) 1st. Meeting at Marshalls M. H. 3rd Sunday in Aug. and Saturday before, 1849. 2nd. Church met in Conference. 3rd. The names of members called. 4th. A majority being Present the rules of Decorum Read, the Covenant Read, absent members marked. 5th. An invitation was given to brethren of our faith and order to set with us in our Conference. 6th. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members, none came forward. 7th. The welfare of the church was inquired into, no disorder. 8th. Inquired for visiting brethren from Sister Churches, none appeared. 9th. The business of the Association taken up. Brethren G.W. Marshall and Jas. M. Flinn go as delegates to the Assiociation, agreed to send $2.50. 10th. Conference dismissed in order by the moderator. Wm. H. Pridgen [Clk.] ************* [Cont. in part 2 of 2.] MARSHALL'S MEETING HOUSE CHURCH MINUTES Compiled by Rebecca Appleberry (Dec. 1998) from a transcript typed by Beulah C. Beatty (Nov. 1964). Any comments in [ ] are mine (Rebecca Appleberry). [Continued from part 1 of 2:] (April 1851) 1st. April 12th 1851 Meeting at Marshalls Meeting House. 2nd. Church met in Conference. 3rd. The names were called. 4th. The dore of reception was opened. 5th. The welfare of the Church was inquired into, all well. 6th. Delegates appointed to Bethlehem, George W. Marshall and Thomas J. Corbett. (April 1852) Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in Apr. 1852. 1st. The names of members were called. 2nd. Minutes of the preceeding was read. 3rd. The Rules of Decorum read. 4th. An invitation was given to Brethren of our faith and order to set with us in Conference. 5th. Called for visiting Brethren from Sister Churches, none appeared. 6th. The welfare of the Church wa inquired into, no disorder. 7th. On motion of Brother J.R. Corbett requested of all members present that if they should see any of the members not present they should request of them to attend to our next meeting. 8th. Proceeded to appoint delegates to Bethlehem, Brethren G.W. Marshall and W.H. Pridgen. 9th. A door of experience was [opened] for the reception of members, none came forward. 10th. Conference dismissed in order by the moderator. W.H. Pridgen, Clk. (June 1852) Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in June. 1st. The list of members called. 2nd. The Rules of Decorum read. 3rd. Male members noticed. 4th. Called for delegates from Sister Churches, none appeared. Proceeded to appoint delegates to Bethlehem, Brethren G.W. Marshall and J.R. Corbett. Bro. James R. Corbett moved and it was seconded that the male members that was absent at this meeting should be called to make there excuses at our next Conference Meeting. W.H. Pridgen, Clk. (Aug. 1852) Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Monday and Tuesday after the fourth Sunday in August. Proceeded to appoint delegates to the Association, Brethren G.W. Marshall, J.M. Flinn, and W.H. Pridgen. Agreed to send $2.50 to the Association fund. W.H. Pridgen [Clk.] (Sept. 1852) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Sept. 1852. 1st. The name of members called. 2nd. The Decorum read. 3rd. The minutes of the Proceeding meeting read. 4th. Male members marked. 5th. The welfare of the church looked into, no disorder. 6th. Called for Delegates from Sister Churches. Bro. J.F. Pridgen appeared as a delegate from Bethlehem and was cordially Recd. 7th. A door of experience was opened at the close of the meeting for reception of members. 8th. Brother Thos. J. Pridgen came forward and gave safisfactory evidence of faith and was rec’d and Baptised on Sunday Morning. 9th. Sister Arabella Pridgen came forward with a Letter of dismission in full fellowship from the church of Bethlehem and was received. 10th. Dismissed in order by the Moder. W.H. Pridgen, Clk. (May 1853) Quarterly Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May. 1st. The list of members were called. 2nd. The welfare of the church inquired into, no disorder. 3rd. Absent members marked. 4th. A committee of G.W. Marshall, J.R. Corbett and W.H. Pridgen were appointed to cite the absent members to our next quarterly meeting. 5th. Appointed delegates to Bethlehem, G.W. Marshall and W.H. Pridgen. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June. Eld. A. Guy preched Saturday from I King, 10 Chapter and 7th verse, on Sunday from Malachi 4 Ch. 1 verse, to a Large Serious Congregation. A door was [opened] on Sunday at the close of the sermon, one came forward to viz. A.P. Lennon, and was received. This 21th May 1853. W.H. Pridgen, Clk. (July 1854) Quarterly Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the 5th Sunday in July 1854. 1. The List of members was called. 2. The minutes of the Preceding meeting Read. 3. Inquired for delegates from Sister Churches. Bro. S.F. Wilson appeared as a delegate from Bethlehem and [was] cordially rec’d. 4. An invitation was given to Brethren of our faith to set with us in Conference. 5. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members. One came forward to viz. Bro. William H. Applewhite and was Rcd. and Baptized on Sunday. 6. Proceeded to appoint delegates to Bethlehem, Brethren G.W. Marshall and W.M. Flinn was appointed. 7. Conference dismissed by singing, by the Moder. July 30th 1854. W.H. Pridgen, Clk. (March 1855) Quarterly Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1855. No Conference held. (June 1855) Quarterly Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June 1855. 1st. Conference assembled. 2nd. The list of members called. 3rd. Absent members noted. 4th. The welfare of the church inquired into, no disorder. 5th. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members. None came forward. Conference dismissed. June 1855. W.H. Pridgen, Clk. (March 1856) Quarterly Meeting at M. M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1856. 1st. The list of members called. 2nd. The minutes of the proceeding [meeting was] read. 3rd. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members. None came forward. 4th. Inquired into the State of the Church, all was not well. 5th. Bro. J.R. Corbett moved to know what was to be done with a member who was in a habit of repeated transgressions of swearing and that the church could have no redress on such a member only from them that did not belong to the church. 6th. The question was then laid before the church whether they should receive the evidence of one who was not a member against a member or not, and a majority was to receive the evidence if they believe the evidence to be good. 7th. A committee of G.W. Marshall, J.R. Corbett and W.H. Pridgen was appointed to inquire into the case and report to the next Conference. March 1856. W.H. Pridgen, Clk. (June 1856) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June. 1st. The list of members called. 2nd. The Minutes of preceeding meeting read. 3rd. Brethren of our faith was invited to a seat with us. 4th. The welfare of the church inquired into, nothing brought forth. 5th. Proceeded to appoint delegates to Bethlehem, Brother J.R. Corbett. 6th. A door of experience was opened at the close of the Sermon for the reception of members, two came forward to viz. Bro. Milton M. Bourdeaux and Sister Martha Lennon and gave satisfactory evidence of faith and was Baptized on Sunday morning. Conference closed by singing. June 1856. W.H. Pridgen, Clk. (Dec. 1856) Quarterly Meeting at M. M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in December. 1st. The list of members called. 2nd. The minutes of preceeding [meeting was] read. 3rd. Brethren of our faith and order was invited to a seat with us. 4th. The welfare of the church inquired into. 5th. The case of Brother W.M. Flinn came before the church for his non attendance. Brother J.R. Corbett was appointed to inform him of the proceedings of the church and report to the next conference. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members, none came forward. Proceeded to appoint delegates to Bethlehem, Bro. J.R. Corbett, H.G. Barnhill and W.H. Pridgen, Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January. December 1856. W.H. Pridgen, Clk. (April 1859) Quarterly Meeting at M. M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1859. 1st. The list of members called. 2nd. Brethren of our faith and order was invited to a seat with us. 3rd. Moved and seconded that we appoint delegates to Bethlehem the 2nd Sunday in May, Brethren J.R. Corbett and A. Dew. 4th. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members, one came forward to viz. R.L. Corbett, and was unanimously received by letter. 5th. Brother H.G. Barnhill applied for a letter of dismission and he was dismissed in full fellowship from the church. Conference dismissed in order by the Modr. W.H. Pridgen, Clk. (July 1859) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July 1859. 1st. The list of members read. 2nd. The welfare of the church inquired into, all well. 3rd. A door of experience was opened, One came forward, viz. Sister Rebecca A. Bourdeaux, and was Recd. by Letter. 4th. Sister Martha R. Russ petitioned on a letter of dismission and it was granted to her. 5th. Brother S.F. Wilson appeared as a delegate from Bethlehem and cordially received. 6th. Moved and seconded that we appoint delegates to Bethlehem, J.R. Corbett, A. Dew, R.L. Corbett, Saturday before the first Sunday in August. (Sept. 1859) Quarterly Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Sept. 1859. 1st. The list of members called. 2nd. Brethren of our faith and order was invited to a seat with us. 3rd. The welfare of the Church inquired into, all well. 4th. Moved and seconded that we appoint Brethren A. Dew, John Collins and Milton M. Bordeaux as delegates to the Association and by them send $2.50. (Dec. 1859) Quarterly Meeting Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in December 1859. Names of members called but few out. Invitation given Brethren and sisters of our faith and order to Sit with us. A door of the church was opened for the reception of members when Sister Jane Collins came forward with a letter from Mount Zion and was received. Welfare of the Church inquired into, all well. Delegates appointed to Bethlehem, J. Randolph Corbett and Marion Marshall appointed to meet at the water for Baptism on tomorrow at 10 o’clock. Dismist in order. L.F. Williams (March 1860) Quarterly Meeting Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1860. Names of members called. An invitation was given for Brethren of our faith and order to set with us. A door of the church was opened for the reception of members, none came forward. Inquired for delegates from sister churches, no one appeared. The welfare of the (church) was inquired into, all was not well. On motion Bro. J.R. Corbett that there was members belonging to this church who made a habitual practice of drinking too much. A committee consisting of A. Dew, J.R. Corbett, T.J. Corbett, John M. Marshall, W.H. Applewhite was to talk to those members and report to our next quarterly meeting. Dismissed in order by the moderator. W.H. Pridgen. (June 1860) Meeting at Marshalls M. H. Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in June 1860. 1st. Conference opened by prayer. 2nd. Names of members called. 3rd. An invitation given to brethren of our faith or order to set with us. 4th. A door was opened for the reception of members, none came forward. 5th. The welfare of the church was inquired into, All was well. 6th. The Committee appointed at our last meeting to talk to those charged of drinking intoxicating liquor too freely reported and was continued to cite those who made no acknowledgement to attend our next meeting for trial. 7th. Dismist in order. J.R. Corbett, Clk protem L.F. Williams, Moderator. (Sept. 1860) September 1860, Saturday before the 3rd Sunday Conference at Marshall M. H. The Clerk and church book being absent the church business was dispensed with. Proceeded to appoint delegates to the Association to be held at Lebanon Church. Brethren J.R. Corbett, T.J. Corbett, John Collins, were appointed and the sum of two dollars Sent to the association by them, and the delegates prepare a letter. Dismissed in order. J.R. Corbett, [Clk] protem L.F. Williams, Moderator (January 1861) Special Meeting 1. Conference opened by prayer. 2. The Clerk not being present appointed a protem. 3. Moved and seconded to take up the case of those under dealings. 4. The Committee that was continued at our last meeting to cite those under dealings to attend trial, reported and was discharged. 5. After deliberation the parties not being present it was moved to continue them until conference in March. 6. A committee consisting of Brethren John M. Marshall, R.L. Corbett was appointed to cite Bros. Wm. H. Pridgen and Alfred Pridgen to attend next meeting. 7. Moved to adjourn. Dismist in order. L.F. Williams, Modr. J.R. Corbett, Clk. protem (March 1861) Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1861. 1st. Conference opened by prayer and proceeded to begin. 2nd. Called for reference and proceeded to read the proceedings of last meeting. 3rd. The committee appointed at our last meeting to cite Bro. Wm. H. Pridgen and Bro. Alfred Pridgen to trial reported and was discharged. 4th. The vote of the church was called for on the case of Wm. H. Pridgen who was charged for drinking Spirits too freely which was unanimous to exclude which was accordingly done. Also Bro. Alfred Pridgen for the same crime was Excluded accordingly. 5th. The welfare of the church inquired into, all well. Dismist in order. L.F. Williams, Moderator. ********* We here in a mournful column record the death of Sister Martha J. Corbett who departed this life 13th of March 1861. She united with this Church in 1842. She adorned her profession well then fell asleep in the arms of Jesus and rest. ********* (Aug. 1861) The Baptist Church of Christ at Marshalls M. H. met in Conference 3rd Saturday in August 1861. 1st. Inquiry was made into the welfare of the church. All was well. 2nd. A door of reception opened, two came forward, to wit: James Corbett and was received by giving evidence of faith and was baptized next day. Mary Corbett received by letter. Dismist in order. L.F. Williams, Moderator J.R. Corbett, Clk. protem (Sept. 1861) The Church at Marshall M. H. assembled in Conference Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September 1861. 1st. The welfare of the church inquired into, all was well. 2nd. A door of reception for members opened, one came forward, A. Dew’s woman, Minny. 3rd. Proceeded to appoint delegates to the union Association to be held with the church at Piney Grove, Sampson County. Agreed to send Brethren J.R. Corbett and Anthony Dew, and send by them to the Association fund two dollars. 4th. Appointed J.R. Corbett to write church letter. ********* We record the death of Sister Susan J. Applewhite who departed this life the 8th of May last, 1861. She had been a consistent member of this church for a number of years. ********* Done by order of Conference. Dismissed in order. L.F. Williams, Modr. J.R. Corbett, Clk. protem ********** We record the death of Sister Mary Marshall Lennon who departed this life 22nd of December 1861. She was the oldest member of our church and perhaps the oldest of the Baptist denomination. Her only sister says she was a member before 1806, but how long she does not no. ********** (July 1862) At Monthly Meeting in July 1862, at the close of the sermon a door of experience opened, two came forward, Wm. Flinn, Ann Elizabeth Flinn, gave evidence of faith and was received and was baptized accordingly. (Sept. 1862) Quarterly Meeting in Sept. 1862. Conference opened. 1st. Inquiry into the welfare of the church. M.M. Bordeaux and Rebecca Williams was reported for disorderly conduct, found guilty and excluded. 2nd. Proceeded to appoint delegates to the Association. Bro. J.R. Corbett and Anthony Dew go as delegates. Church sends by them $2.00 to the Association fund and to the itenerant fund three dollars 25 cent. J.R. Corbett appointed to write Church letter. 3rd. A motion was made for adjournment, which was done accordingly. L.F. Williams, Modr. J.R. Corbett, [Clk.] protem ********** We record the death of Sister Celia Williams who died Oct. 23rd 1862. She had been a consistent member of this church about twenty years. ------------ Bro. James B. Williams died Dec. 1862. He died in his country’s cause in Virginia. ********** November 1, 1863, by an agreement of a portion of the members Thomas Barnhill was restored to fellowship by a confession of his wrong and a desire to Serve God and to unite with the Church, And by application of Bro. Thomas Barnhill for a letter of dismission to unite with some other church, if it was granted on condition that this church be notified of the same in six months, which was accordingly done. J.R. Corbett [Clk.] protem ********* John M. Marshall, junior, departed this life April the forth 1864. He had been an exemplary member of this church for a number of years. ----------- Also two colored members departed this life in May and June, Stephen and Setira. ----------- Sister Laura Baker departed this life on the 21st of Dec. 1864. She was an exemplary member for several years. ********** In a mournful column we record the death of Broths. James and Robert L. Corbett who fell in their countrys cause. James died in Richmond July 30th 1864 from a wound rec’d 27th of May. Robert died 14th of February 1865 at home. They were lights in the church. ********** (Sept. 1865) Quarterly Meeting at Marshall M. H. Sept. 10th 1865. 1st. On motion Bro. A.P. Lennon was appointed Moderator. 2nd. Welfare of church inquired into, all well. 3rd. Delegates appointed to Association, A. Dew and J.R. Corbett. Sent by them, and fourteen dollars to the Itinerant fund, and J.R. Corbett to write the church letter. On motion adjourned. A.P. Lennon, Moderator J.R. Corbett, Ch. Clk. protem ********** Brother Solomon Williams died on the 27th of Oct. 1865. He had been a member of the church 28 years. He had been afflicted all his life. Suffered much but we hope he now rests in Glory. ********** (July 1868) Quarterly Meeting held at Marshall’s Meeting House on Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July 1868. 1st. Conference opened with prayer. 2nd. List of members called. 3rd. An invitation to brethren of our faith and order to sit with us. 4th. A door was opened for the reception of members. 5th. The welfare of the church inquired into. 6th. A discussion arose as regards the propriety of breaking up the Church at Marshall’s, and the members uniting with other churches on account of weakness. Dismissed in order by moderator. John F. Lennon, Modr. David J. Corbett, Ch. Clk. LIST OF MEMBERS BELONGING TO MARSHALL CHURCH Male Female Anthony Dew Mary Bordeaux James Benson Frances Corbett John A. Flinn Sarah J. Marshall William H. Applewhite Juliann Pridgen David J. Corbett Jane Collins (dismissed) John Collins (dismissed) Marion Pridgen George E. Keith Mary Pridgen John H. Squires Catharine A. Corbett Benjamin Evans Elizabeth Flinn James Evans Anna Pridgen Mathew Pridgen Frances Hilburn A.H. Bordeaux Eliza Flinn J.W. McGowan Claudia Russ J.H. Applewhite Susan Applewhite Thos. W. Marshall Susan C. Squires W.J. Flinn Sarah Evans Andrew Moore Elizabeth J. Evans C.V. Pridgen Sarah V. Bourdeaux Gaston Applewhite Zilphia M. Flinn Owen Flinn Julia Pope Albert Flinn Nancy Pope Samuel Flinn Phebe Moore William Pope Sarah McGowan Berry Pridgen Rebecca A. McGowan Arnland Hufham (Sept. 1869) Quarterly Meeting at M. M. House, Friday before the 2nd Sunday in Sept. 1869. 1st. Motion Rev. J.P. Faison was appointed Moderator. 2nd. List of members called. 3rd. The welfare of the church inquired into, no disorder. 4th. An invitation extended to visiting brethren and sisters to sit with us. 5th. The subject of discontinuing the church at Marshall’s taken up and discussed. Voted down. 6th. The following Brethren and sisters came forward and applied for letters for the pupose of uniting with Bethlehem church: James R. Corbett and wife Mary William J. Flynn and wife Sisters Martha J. Keith Sophia Dew Rebecca Bourdeaux. (Letters) Granted. 7th. A door of experience was opened for the reception of members. None came forward. 8th. Business closed, and dismissed in order by Moderator. D.J. Corbett, Ch. Clk. P. S. At a subsequent Meeting called by the Clerk of the church, Brethren William H. Applewhite, John A. Flinn and D.J. Corbett were appointed delegates, requesting them to secure the services of a pastor. Sent Association fund, $2.50. D.J. Corbett, Clk. (Sept. 1870) Quarterly Meeting at Marshalls Meeting House Saturday before the 2nd Sabbath in September 1870. Brother D.J. Ray, in right of his office, Moderator. 1st. List of members called. 2nd. Welfare of Church inquired into. 3rd. A door of Experience was opened. 4th. Election of Clerk taken up, Bro. J.D. Squires was chosen and D.J. Corbett for Deacon. (N.B. this was inserted) 5th. Association business was taken up. Brethren A. Dew, W.H. Applewhite and D.J. Corbett were appointed as delegates. Alternates John H. Squires, William J. Flynn and John H. Flynn. 6th. Contributions called for. Received Association fund, $2.00, Itinerant fund $1.25, foreign missions $1.30. 7th. On motion Bro. D.J. Corbett was ordered to prepare church letter. 8th. Committee on visiting absent members reported. 9th. Conference dismissed in order by Moderator. D.J. Corbett, C.C. (Jan. 1871) Conference at Marshall’s Church on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s day in January 1871. 1st. The church was called to order by the clerk, calling the names of male members. 2nd. Conference opened with prayer by Moderator. 3rd. An invitation extended to visiting brethren to sit with us. 4th. Unfinished business taken up. Committee on case of Bro. Keith continued. 5th. State of church inquired into, all well. 6th. Conference adjourned until Saturday before the 4th Lord’s day in April. D.J. Ray, Moderator D.J. Corbett, C.C. At a call meeting Saturday before the 4th Lord’s day in March the following names were added to the church: Bro. Mathew Pridgen and wife Marissa, and sister Anna Pridgen. D.J. Ray, Moderator D.J. Corbett, C.C. (July 1871) Conference at Marshall’s Church on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s day in July 1871. 1. The church was called to order by the clerk, calling the names of the male members. 2. Conference opened with prayer by Moderator. 3. An invitation extended to visiting Brethren to seats with us. 4. Minutes Read and approved. 5. On motion the door of the church was opened. 6. Appointed delegates to sister churches, J.H. Squires and D.J. Corbett to Frenche’s Creek. W.J. Flinn to Bethlehem, A. Moore to Haw Bluff..... (re-written) Conference at Marshall’s M. H. Saturday before the 4th Lord’s day in July 1871. 1. The church was called to order by clerk calling the names of male members. 2. An invitation Extended to Visiting Brethren to seats with us. 3. Conference opened with prayer by moderator. 4. Minutes read and approved. 5. State of Church Enquired into, All well. 6. On motion the door of the church was opened. 7. Proceeded to appoint delegates to Sister churches, viz. Brethren D.J. Corbett and J.H. Squires to Frenches Creek, W.J. Flinn to Bethlehem and A. Moore to Haw Bluff. Conference adjourned until Saturday before the 4th Lord’s day in Sept. D.J. Ray, Moderator J.H. Squires, C. Clk. P. S. The Church met Sunday and communed. J.H. Squires, C.C. (END OF MINUTES) _________________________ MEMBERSHIP ROLL - Marshall’s Church Males Females John M. Marshall Ann Bourdeaux Jas. R. Corbett Mary Marshall Sr. Solomon Williams Martha Pridgen (Dismissed) W.H. Pridgen Mary Bordeaux Marian Marshall Ann Dew Arthur Bordeaux Malsey Marshall Anthony Dew Frances Corbett T.J. Corbett Lily Williams Alfred Pridgen Ann Pridgen James Benson Mary Pridgen W.H. Applewhite Sophia Dew M.M. Bordeaux Martha J. Corbett R.L. Corbett Sarah J. Marshall John Collins Susan J. Applewhite James Williams Martha J. Russ George Keith Julia A. Pridgen D.J. Corbett Arabella Pridgen James Corbett Martha A. Lennon Catharine A. Dew Martha J. Corbett, Jun. Sarah Corbett Rebecca A. Bourdeaux Jane Collins Hariet E. Brinson A LIST OF BLACK MEMBERS Specia the property of J.M. Marshall Virgil “ “ “ N. Corbett James “ “ “ J.M. Marshall Samuel “ “ “ Applewhite Alonza “ “ “ Lloyd Franklin “ “ “ D.D. Allen Jane “ “ “ “ “ “ Rachel “ “ “ Simon Lewis - She was dismist by letter in 1861. Emmer “ “ “ A. Dew Minny “ “ “ “ “ Nancy “ “ “ John M. Marshall Susan “ “ “ “ “ “ William “ “ “ Mary Marshall Juber “ “ “ Lloyd Riller “ “ “ “ Uriah “ “ “ “ Febby “ “ “ “ Lucretia “ “ “ “ ______________________________________ MEMBERSHIP LIST George W. Marshall - Dead Ann Bordeaux Wm Marshall - Dead Mary Marshall, Senr. John M. Marshall Mary Bourdeaux Jas. R. Corbett Ann Dew Wm. H. Flinn - Dead Molcey Marshall Matthew Pridgen Frances Corbett Solomon Williams Lilly Williams W.H. Pridgen Ann Pridgen Marion Marshall Mary Williams Arthur Bourdeaux Sophia Dew Anthony Dew Martha J. Corbett H.G. Barnhill Sarah J. Marshall T.J. Corbett Susan J. Applewhite Alfred Pridgen Martha J. Russ James Benson Mary A. Barnhill W.H. Applewhite Juliann Pridgen M.M. Bourdeaux Arabella Pridgen Martha A. Lennon A LIST OF BLACK MEMBERS Specia, Virgil, James, Samuel, Ludy, Elsey, Emely, Hannah, Milly, Hoseah, Setirah, Delsey, Rachel, Nancy, Maria, Manerion, Rose, Tebaby, Dinah, Eliza, Lundy. _________________ Churches mentioned: Marshall’s Meeting House [Was in New Hanover Co., now Pender Co., NC] Maple Bluff Moore’s Creek [Pender Co., NC] Kaintuck Union [Pender Co., NC] Bethlehem [Pender Co., NC] Cheerful Hope - Brunswick County Mount Bethel Mount Zion Lebanon Piney Grove - Sampson County Frenches Creek [Bladen Co., NC] Haw Bluff [Bladen Co., NC] ******************************************************************* [This ends Beulah’s C. 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