PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY (1873), Anderson County, SC A.K.A. Version 2.3, 14-Dec-2003, A228.TXT, A228 **************************************************************** 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 DATAFILE LAYOUT : Paul M. Kankula at (visit above website) in Dec-2003 G.P.S. MAPPING . : ____________ at ____________ in _______ HISTORY WRITE-UP : E.E. Vaughn at Pastense2@aol.com IMAGES ......... : ____________ at ____________ in _______ LOCATION WRITE-UP: ____________ at ____________ in _______ TRANSCRIPTION .. : ____________ at ____________ in _______ **************************************************************** CEMETERY LOCATION: ------------------ > Latitude N x Longitude W 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. By: E.E. Vaughn Pleasant Hill Baptist Belton, SC 7 mi. SW of Belton Organized 1873 1st in a brush arbor 1873 - 1879, 2nd in a log structure 1879 - 1890; 3rd in wooden frame 1890. Built 1890, repaired and renovated in 1915, dedicated in 1916. Wooden frame 50 feet long X50 feet wide at widest part to 30 feet wide, T shaped, belfry and bell 2 vestibule entrances, value of church $2650, value of land $150, total value $2800, very tall building. First settled clergy Rev. Stewart Oliver, tenure 1873 - 1875. Membership 451 members. Members of this church formerly worshipped in the Mal's Creek about 2 miles N of present church. Unlike its, indicated name, it is situated in a valley. It is said that the name came from the hill that approaches the church because the members considered it a "Pleasant Hill." Newspaper Article Insert Friday, Oct 21, 1938 Royal Church "Observe Founding" Joint services commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Baptist Negro Church and 22 years of service the late Rev. H. C. Anderson will be observed this week, it was announced yesterday. Friday night is church night. The history of the institution will be given, together with the presentation of members who assisted in forming the organization. Judge H. H. Watkins will be among those who will address the gathering at this time, it was stated. Several selections of spiritual numbers will also be rendered, and seats will be provided for white persons. A cordial invitation is given to the public to attend. TOMBSTONE TRANSCRIPTION NOTES: ------------------------------ a. = age at death b. = date-of-birth d. = date-of-death h. = husband m. = married p. = parents w. = wife >