NEW LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY (1887), Anderson County, SC A.K.A. New Holly Light Spring Missionary Baptist http://www.newhollylight.org/ Version 2.3, 03-Dec-2007, Text: A202.TXT, Images: A202 **************************************************************** REPRODUCING NOTICE: ------------------- These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format for profit, or presentation by any other organization, or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Paul M Kankula Seneca, SC, USA Anderson County SC GenWeb Coordinator Anderson County SC GenWeb Homestead http://www.rootsweb.com/~scanderson2/ **************************************************************** DATAFILE INPUT . : Paul M. Kankula at (visit above website) in Dec-2003 G.P.S. MAPPING . : Gary L. Flynn at (visit above website) in Dec-2003 HISTORY WRITE-UP : E.E. Vaughn at Pastense2@aol.com New Holly Light Baptist Church in Nov-2007 IMAGES ......... : Paul M. Kankula at (visit above website) in Dec-2003 TRANSCRIPTION .. : Paul M. Kankula & Gary L. Flynn in Dec-2007 **************************************************************** CEMETERY LOCATION: ------------------ 8 miles NW of Anderson. Latitude N 34 35.637 x Longitude W 82 47.938 CHURCH/CEMETERY HISTORY: ------------------------ In the Carolina Room, you will find bits and pieces of information collected by me, in my travels in different Counties in South Carolina. Visit http://members.aol.com/pastense2/scroom.htm In the Carolina Room, I have stored many documents that pertain to the State of South Carolina, however, I do have some records that I have acquired from other States, as well. Here you will find a little bit of my Family History, South Carolina Misc. Records extracted, from (wills, deeds, marriage records, deaths records, probate records) Penitentiary Records, Coroner Inquisitions, Church Cemetery transcriptions where to get copies of these books, pictures, census information, surname connections, Mortality records, Slave records and Mortgage Records. Many of the items in my possession, were copied from the original document and later compiled and placed in one of my many databases, for future reference. Keep in mind, that a lot of hard work has been placed in the years of research that I have done. Most of what you will find here I freely share, with the understanding that it is copyrighted material, published either by me or someone else, that I have acknowledged. The following history information was taken from the Inventory of Church Archives of Churches, 1935. New Light Baptist 7 mi. NW of Anderson Organized 1887 1st in a log structure 1887 - 1897, built 1897 wooden structure oblong shaped 36 X 42, belfry and bell, vestibule entrance, plain square doors and windows. Capacity 250. Value of building $2750, value of lot $150, total value of church property $2900.00. First settled clergy Albert Lewis, tenure 1887 (one year). Charter members unknown, present membership 75. This organization is the mother church of Holly Springs Colored Baptist and represents the members who did not withdraw to organize that church. By: Emily E. Vaughn o----------o In 1883,the former (A199) New Light Baptist Church was organized under the leadership of the late Rev. Albert Lewis In 1887, the former (A184) Holly Springs Baptist Church was organized from New Light Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Frank Morris. On December 2, 1961, the above two churches agreed on consolidation naming the new church (A___) New Holly Light Baptist Church. On January 24, 1962, the land for the site of the church was purchased. The women of the two former churches raised money to purchase the land in less than two months. On May 14, 1962, a consolidation program was held at the former New Light Church conducted by the Moderator of the Rocky River Association, Rev. J. S. Maddox. The theme of the reorganization of the two churches was: "ARTICLE OF FAITH", by Rev. J. H. Russell. The consolidation sermon was by Rev. J.C. McDowell. On October 28, 1962, the program of merging together was held at Holly Springs Church. After service, the groundbreaking was held at the new site. The first shovel of dirt was taken up by the late Mrs. Mamie Ware, Mrs. Katie Belcher, and the late Mrs. Janie Walker. On April 28, 1963, New Holly Light Baptist Church opened its doors to the members and public to view God's Holy Sanctuary. On May 5, 1963, New Holly Light Baptist Church had its dedication service. Program participants were: Guest Speaker - Prof. A. A. Martin Remarks - Rev. O.S. Scott (Former Pastor of New Light Church) Dedication of Church Property - Bibles, Hymnals, etc. Dedication Prayer - Rev. Harold Mims Sermon - Rev. J.S. Maddox, Moderator of the Rocky River Association By: Per church website. TOMBSTONE TRANSCRIPTION NOTES: ------------------------------ a. = age at death b. = date-of-birth c. = circa d. = date-of-death h. = husband m. = married p. = parents w. = wife NOTES: 1.) It has been confirmed that this cemetery contains the graves of unknown-name Rivoli Plantation Negro Slaves. It's believed that these graves are unmarked and their exact locations unknown. 2.) This cemetery was recorded by Bvenitta J. Williams (nmwngu@aol.com) and her work is published in a book called African-American Cemeteries in Anderson County SC. Her book may give further details about an individual, or correct any recording errors that we may have made. If you doing serious research work, you should consider purchasing her book. 3.) President Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration program in c.1935, also recorded this cemetery. Again, if your doing serious research, it's recommended that you also check this recording. The University of SC has the original recordings and local libraries may also have it available on microfilm. ?, Marie, b. 16-feb-1881, d. 4-jan-1910 AUSTIN, Richard, b. 7-jun-1888, d. 6-jan-1966 AUTRY, David, b. 30-may-1889, d. mar-1917 BANKS, Clora W., b. 22-jul-1922, d. 7-jul-1994 BAYER, Minnie, b. 12-jun-1889, d. 27-dec-1964 BAYES, Charlie Eugene, b. 1896, d. 1981 BELCHER, Ben Calvin, b. 24-oct-1915, d. 12-may-1969 BELCHER, Katie, b. 8-jul-1879, d. 15-nov-1974 BENSON, Phyliss, b., d. BLANDING, James N. (Nick), b. 20-sep-1964, d. 21-apr-2002 BROWN, Carlo, b., d. 20-feb-1894 BROWN, Joseph A., b., d. 1994 BROWN, Leather, b. 15-nov-1875, d. 19-feb-1970 CHAMBLEE, Infant Girl, b., d. 1995 CORSE, Major, b. 27-jul-1936, d. 3-jan-1995 CORSE, Perry, b. 4-sep-1910, d. 5-sep-1980 CUMMINGS, Martha, b. c.1834, d. 3-dec-1902 DITTY, Pauline Jenkins (Polly), b. 1-aug-1919, d. 20-sep-1985 DONALD, James Albert, b. 5-feb-1950, d. 22-dec-1978 EARLE, Auguston, b., d. EARLE, Emma, b. 1828, 1930 FISHER, Amandea L., b. 15-may-1876, d. 6-apr-1900 FRAZIER, Eugene, b. 13-jan-1897, d. 28-dec-1968 FRAZIER, Janie L., b. 12-apr-1896, d. 20-jun-1939 FRAZIER, Nathanial, b. 23-dec-1910, d. 25-dec-1976 GALLOWAY, Barbara, b., d. GAMBRELL, John Henry, b. 17-aug-1943, d. 29-dec-1999 HARKINS, Emma, b. c.1862, d. 6-may-1911 HARRIS, Gerald, b., d. 27-jul-1966 HICKS, Sarah T., b. 8-aug-1915, d. 20-apr-1977 HULL, Newton, b. 1903, d. 1978 JENKINS, Addie Tasker, b. 5-aug-1913, d. 22-jun-2001 JENKINS, Annie, b. 1884, d. 12-sep-1934 JENKINS, Auburne, b., d. 1986 JENKINS, Dora M., b. 1-aug-1898, d. 1-may-1969 JENKINS, Elouise, b. 6-apr-1924, d. 24-mar-1961 JENKINS, Ernest C., b. 1928, d. 1999 JENKINS, James C., b. 15-oct-1896, d. 28-aug-1975 JENKINS, Janie B., b. 1935, d. 1988 JENKINS, John H., b. 15-feb-1895, d. 4-oct-1958 JENKINS, Johnny, b. 1824, d. 9-aug-1939 JENKINS, Myrtle, b. 1902, d. 1983 JOHNSON, Herbert, b. 14-mar-1935, d. 22-oct-1980 JOHNSON, Herman, b. 14-mar-1935, d. 8-sep-1993 JOHNSON, Mamie, b. 29-aug-1885, d. 31-jul-1944 JOHNSON, Marie Cosby, b. mar-1899, d. 10-aug-1978 JOHNSON, Martha, b. 23-dec-1926, d. JOHNSON Carrie, b. 1918, d. 1984 JONES, Mattie, b. 1879, d. 21-jun-1931 LEE, Claudine Belcher, b. 1910, d. 2005 LEE, William Nathanial, b. 2-apr-1935, d. 7-jun-1986 LEWIS, A.B., b. 12-feb-1875, d. 30-may-1957 LEWIS, A.M. (Rev.), b. 9-mar-1880, d. 15-dec-1961 LEWIS, Bessie Brown, b. 6-jul-1898, d. 7-dec-1977 LEWIS, Levi, b. 8-oct-1884, d. 30-jul-1906 LEWIS, Mamie J., b. 14-jul-1887, d. 13-apr-1961 LEWIS, May Bell, b., d. 17-nov-1909 LIGON, Frank E., b. 2-mar-1940, d. 30-nov-1982 LIGON, Nina, b. 28-jul-1900, d. 7-jan-1956 MILLER, Annie, b. 1871, d. 21-jun-1929 PICKENS, Sammy, b. 1855, d. 17-may-1902 PITTS, Henry J., b. 26-aug-1914, d. 18-jul-1982 QUARLES, Nancy J., b. 14-feb-1896, d. 8-sep-1993 RICE, James Jackson, 17-dec-1930, d. 23-oct-1991 RICE, Johnanna J., b. 22-mar-1934, d. RICE, Joseph, b., d. 1972 RICHARDSON, David C., b. 15-mar-1949, d. 30-dec-2004 RICHARDSON, Willie Belcher, b. 25-apr-1913, d. 10-jan-1999 RILEY, Ben, b. 1865, d. 1899 SCOTT, Dora J., b. 22-aug-1935, d. SCOTT, Rufus, b. 19-feb-1930, d. 16-dec-1958 SIMPSON, Jesse, b. 8-oct-1918, d. 1919 SIMPSON, Laura, b. 28-jan-1902, d. 1919 SIMPSON, Rufus Alan, b., d. STOWERS, Rozelle, b. 1907, d. 1970 SULLIVAN, Brian C., b. 1972, d. 1992 TALLEY, Beulah, b. 10-aug-1908, d. 3-feb-1968 VENABLE, Louise, b. 25-sep-1916, d. 27-may-1977 WALKER, Henry, b., d., a. 42 years WARDLAW, Inez L., b. 1909, d. 1982 WEATON, Israel, b. 1926, d. 2007 WEBB, Evelyn J., b. 13-jul-1941, d. 28-nov-2001 WEBB, Joseph, b. 14-feb-1941 WHEATON, Berry, b. 19-jan-1904, d. 12-feb-1973 WHEATON, Charles, b. 28-jun-1925, d. 12-apr-1969 WHEATON, Elbert, b., d. WHEATON, Eldora, b. 29-apr-1909, b. 14-oct-1977 WHEATON, Ernest, b., d. 31-mar-1963 WHEATON, Ernest A. (Jr.), b., d. 11-jun-1996 WHEATON, Pauline, b. 1937, d. 1983 WHEATON, Pearleen D., b. 5-apr-1926, d. 20-jun-1975 WHEATON, Rosa M., b. b., d. 9-sep-1992 WHEATON, Thomas Henry, b., d. 1977 WILLIAMS, Alan, b. 22-feb-1916, d. 14-dec-1986 WILLIAMS, Anna A., b. 15-dec-1912, d. 23-may-1984 WILLIAMS, Birdie, b. 28-nov-1889, d. 31-mar-1986 WILLIAMS, Carleama, b. 15-aug-1910, d. WILLIAMS, Carleana, b. 15-aug-1910, d. 1999 WILLIAMS, Cecil, b. 26-sep-1945, d. 27-jul-1974 WILLIAMS, Cecilla, b., d. WILLIAMS, Clara B., b. 5-mar-1881, d. 5-nov-1951 WILLIAMS, Eddie F., b. 18-sep-1959, d. 16-mar-1986 WILLIAMS, Elease W., 9-sep-1888, d. 11-feb-1958 WILLIAMS, Forest, b. 26-aug-1914, d. 6-apr-1984 WILLIAMS, G.W., b. 1-mar-1888, d. 4-mar-1945 WILLIAMS, Garfield Lincoln, b. 31-aug-1919, d. 26-sep-1943 WILLIAMS, George Johnson, b. 24-apr-1934, d. 23-nov-2006 WILLIAMS, Henry, b., d. 21-dec-1987 WILLIAMS, J.B., b., d. WILLIAMS, James, b. 4-nov-1914, d. 31-jan-1972 WILLIAMS, James Allen, b. 13-oct-1938, d. 18-dec-1957 WILLIAMS, James Benjamin, b. 19-sep-1886, d. 11-nov-1960 WILLIAMS, James Frank, b. 27-apr-1923, d. 23-jul-1977 WILLIAMS, Jimmie, b., d. 16-may-1994 WILLIAMS, Joe B., b. 17-jul-1882, d. 16-jan-1927 WILLIAMS, Lena, b., d. WILLIAMS, Mattie A., b. 25-feb-1922, d. 1-sep-1985 WILLIAMS, Robbie, b., d. 28-sep-1918 WILLIAMS, Robbie V., b. 28-jul-1900, d. 7-jan-1956 WILLIAMS, Robert, b. 23-sep-1884, d. 7-feb-1962 WILLIAMS, Roderick R. Reco, b. 9-sep-1959, d. 1999 WILLIAMS, Roger, b., d. 26-mar-1995 WILLIAMS, Susan b. c.1839, d. 16-oct-1901 WILLIAMS, Tillman, b., d. 29-dec-1982 WILLIAMS, Ulysses, b., d. 22-nov-1918 WILLIAMS, Will, b., d. WILLIAMS, Willie (Rev.), b. 20-may-1922, d. 5-aug-1998 YOUNG, Janie, b. 18-dec-1865, d. 28-oct-1906 YOUNG, John Willie (Jr.), b. 11-may-1917, d. 12-dec-1976 YOUNG, Lida E., b. 3-aug-1889, d. 12-dec-1976 YOUNG, Minnie May, b. 15-may-1924, d. 24-jun-2002