Peter's Creek Baptist Church Pickens County, S.C. Organized 1826 Member of Seluda Baptist Association 1827-1828 Twelve Mile River Baptist Association 1829-1901 Pickens Baptist Association 1902-1969 Pickens-Twelve Mile Baptist Association 1970- Minutes - Rolls 1825-1864 1887-1973 Filmed by Baptist Historical Collection Furman University Library Greenville, S.C. CHURCH BOOK The church of christ at peters creek was constituted December the 19th 1825 By the following presbetry Isaac Lemmons, Benjamin Neighbors, Allin Robinson. Articles of faith the church was constituted on Article 1st We believe in one god a tryune (sic) father Son and holy gost (sic) Article 2nd We believe in the fall of man by Sin Article 3rd We believe the Scriptures to be the word of god Article 4th We believe in a future reward of happiness ot the rightous and of punishment to the wicked Article 5th We believe the true mode of christian baptism is by immersion and that no imbelievor have a right to it Article 6th We believe in the final perseverance of the Saints through grace Article 7th We believe the word of god to be the only rule in life and practice for a church to take for the man of her council in her description The following list has been abbreviated by the typist: dismissed by letter = dbl received by letter = rbl received by experience = rbe ( ) with dates - mine Male members Joseph Robinson dbl Elbert Hagood excluded James Hitt dbl Lewis Fendley dbl Thomas Turner (dbl crossed out) excluded Jeremiah Whitmire dbl Abel Lesley dbl Henry Thompson dbl Jesse Alton dbl Gray Barker excluded restored again Wesley Freeman excluded restored again Clem Mitchel dbl Moses Fendley excluded James Hagood dbl Rubin Roper dbl Thomas Hill dbl Wesley Freeman restored James Robinson restored dbl Robert S. Benson (?) dbl Wiley Cantril dbl Wiley Hill dbl John Hitt dbl Richard Goodlett excommunicated Wesley Freeman excommunicated James M. Crawford dbl John Hitt dbl Lewis Fendley dbl Moses Lesley dec'd (this name is crossed out) (to faded to read Solomon Looper dbl Abner F honey rbl dbl (name is crossed out as is "rbl") John Smith rbl David Blyth rbl Jeremiah Covington rbl dbl Walker Com?__ton dbl Alvy Griffin Andrew Medlin dead William Roper dbl William Jewlin dbl Mad ___ Griffin dbl Joseph Looper dbl Solomon Looper (jr?) Noah R. Smith dbl William Edene? rbl William Justin? rbl dbl William Singleton rbl dbl Clem Mitchel rbl dbl Joseph Leagin? dbl Joab Langford dbl John Prichard dbl Samuel Patton dbl Wilson Jones Zachariah Smith dbl Lewis ____al? rbe dbl Mary Whitmire dbl (entire line crossed out) Michael Whitmire John A? Robinson Gray Barker dbl Wesley Freeman restored dbl Elihe__ Howard dbl Thomas Hester dead Wesley Hunt excluded Richard Goodlett restored dbl James Hervey dbl Williford Johnson dbl Rev. Benjamin Neighbors dead Thomas Turner restored and dbl Moses Fendley restored and dbl Vann Jones dbl Griffin Trotter dbl Wm. Singleton dbl Jeremiah Robinson rbe Foster Smith? rbe Wm. Lin ___ rbe George Singleton rbe Gurlin? Jones rbe George F? Robinson rbe dbl Augustus Jones rbe dead Butter Jones rbe Revend Thos Looper rbl ___mk? a colored man rbe Miles Singleton rbe Peter's Creek Church - Female members Mary Hitt dbl Elizabeth Fendley dbl (rbl Jul 1829) Delila Hagood dbl Elizabeth Hagood dbl Elizabeth Turner dbl Martha Hitt dbl Margaret Lesley dbl Susannah Morgan dbl (rbl Mar 1827) (Margaret Morgan rbl Mar 1827) Margaret Fendley dead (rbl Mar 1827) Peggy a black woman dead (rbl May 1827) Leathy Turner dbl (F 1832) (rbl 13 Oct 1827) Susannah Turner dead (rbl 13 Oct 1827) Polly Hitt dbl (rbl 8 Nov 1827) Sarah Hitt dbl Easter a black woman dead Ally Williams dbl Eady a black woman Eleanor Freemon dbl (rbl May 1829) Elizabeth Fendley dead Charity Mitchel dbl Nancy Roberts dbl Susannah Hitt now Roper dbl Flourintine Ellett dbl Cinthy Roper dbl Cinthy Hitt dbl Jane Hitt dbl Lucinda Hitt dbl (rbe May 1832) Anna Whitmire dbl (rbe May 1832) Charlotty a black woman dbl Margaret Hagood dbl Cinthy Hunt dbl (rbe Jul 1832) Mary Braswell dbl (rbe Jul 1832) Huldah Hitt dbl (rbe Sep 1832) Matilda Cantril dbl Martha Benson dbl Mary Kelly dbl died before joining another church Ann Goodlett dbl (rbe Oct 1832) Penninah Looper dead Died Aug 16 (1857) (rbl May 1833) Elizabeth Fowler dbl Rachel Medlin (rbe May 1833) Malinda Mann dbl (rbe Jul 1833) Elvir_ Roberts dbl Theloma Brazeal dbl Elizabeth Blakley excluded Mary Barker? dbl Sarah Barker dbl Latha Hitt dbl (rbl May 1834) Dulsabella? Crawford dbl (rbl Jan 1835) Letha Hitt dbl Elizabeth Fendley dbl Peggy HIghtower dbl Sarah Hawkins excluded (unable to read) dbl Nancy Smith?? dbl (rbl May or Jun 1840) Rebecca Blythe Dead (rbl May or Jun 1840) Elizabeth Griffin dbl ______ Compton dbl Elizabeth Smith dbl (rbe Apr 1842) Mary C. Rackly dbl Nan__ Looper now Robinson dbl Elizabeth M?__t__ dbl Margaret Griffin dbl (rbe Apr 1843) Nancy Hitts dbl (rbe Apr 1843) Milly Looper dbl (rbe Apr 1843) Eliz. Dupree dbl (rbe Sep 1842) (Elizabeth Williams rbe Sep 1842) Judah? Looper dbl (rbe Sep 1842) Nancy Singleton rbl dis. by letter Rachel Richards dbl Rebecca Smith dbl (rbe Jun 1843) Sarah Cox (words crossed out) (dbl May 1844) Mary Edens rbl Rachael Griffin Trotter dbl (Griffin is crossed out) Obedienh Looper (rbe May 1844) Mary Ann Singleton rbl dbl Nancy Blythe rbe Mary Patton dbl (rbe Dec 1845) Caroline Looper dbl (rbe Nov 1846) Mary Robinson wife of Jas. Robinson dbl Jane Jones Adaline Jones dbl Deniza Jones dead Juliet a colored woman Elizabeth League dbl Mary Compton dbl (Baptized Feb 1847) Di__ia Gilliand dbl Mary Robinson wife of J__ A. Robinson dbl Elizabeth Smith rbl Jane Jewel by experience dbl Mary Whitmire Elizabeth M. Freeman dbl (rbe Oct 1847) Rebecca Williams dead Mary Freeman dead Jincy Howard dbl Elizabeth Hunt Sarah Barton dbl Matilda Langford dbl Mary Hester dbl Mariam Roper dbl Moriah a black woman rec'd Sep 1848) Nancy Pritchet dbl Lucinda Fortner dbl Elander Corban dbl Mahala Robinson dead died Oct 6 1856 Mary Kelley dead Mary Jane Phillips Tamson Compton dbl Mary M. Compton dbl Stucy Hervey dbl Hannah Hendrick (joined Feb 1852) Sarah Hendrick dbl Elia Hughs (now Medlin dec'd?) Nancy Fuller dbl (Feb 1853 rec'd Apr 1852) Caroline Fortner dbl Elander Corban Elizabeth W___iams (doesn't look like Williams) Nancy Singleton excluded Jane Griffin Rachel Trotter dbl Mary ____ley rbl (Jul 1854) now dead Berniccesa Cantriel rbl (Mar 1856) dbl Caroline Chapman rbl Marium Looper returned on letter Ann Lin___ rbe Gracy Jones rbe Martha Robinson? rbe Adeline Jones dbl Elvira Robinson dbl Evaline Hunt dbl Elisers a black woman Heneritta Hood rbl (Jun 1860) Nancy Hughes dbl Ann Brown? rbl (Aug 1860) dbl (Jun 1865) Mary Jane Jones rbe (Sep 1863) Susan Hunt rbe (Sep 1863 Adaline Jones rbl (Oct 1859 & 63) Catherine C. Singleton by experience Elvira? Looper rbl Lewrany? Smith rbl Margaret Looper rbl (Frances) Singleton rbl (1st name might be read on microfilm) Jane Skelton rbe (Sep 1864) Nancy a black woman rec'd by exp. (Sep 1864) (Then follows a page of Church Acts and Resolutions) 13 Jan 1827 church met in conference 1st opened her doors for the reception of members in to her body Jesse Alton came forward and joined by letter. 2nd Inquired for fellowship all was peace an brotherly love . . . appointed Bro. Jeremiah Whitmire clerk of church. 10 Feb 1827 church met in conference 1st opened doors for the reception of members none came forward. . . 4th choose Bro. Henry Tompson moderator. 10 Mar 1827 Margaret Findley was rec'd by letter & Margaret Morgan & Susannah Morgan 12 May 1827 Peggy a black woman came forward and was rec'd by letter . . . Bro. James Hitt our deacon . . .chose Rev. Allin Robinson for our supply. . . . 7 July 1827 (sic) ... took up the case of brother Jesse Alton for mis(dominious?) he rehearsed the charge __ over ...in retailing he could not give satisfaction on acount of contradicting himself for which he was excluded. 27 Oct 1827 Leatha & Susannah Turner came forward 8 Nov 1827 Sarah Hitt came forward and was rec'd by experience Mary Hitt was rbl 8 Dec 1827 Henry Tompson dismised by letter 8 Jan 1828 Bertha a black woman came forward and was rec’d by letter Jesse Alton came forward and made open and humble confession of his former conduct it appeared to give satisfaction the church restored him to fellowship. 8 Mar 1828 Gray Barker, Mary Barker, Sarah Barker and Alby?? Williams all came forward and was rbl. 10 May 1828 Eady? a black woman came forward and was rec'd by letter 7 Jun 1828 Brothers Gray Barker & Brother James Hitt Delegates to the next Association 13 Sep 1828 appointed Bro. Gray Barker & Brother Jeremiah Whitmire to invite Jesse Alton and Sister Mary Alton to our next meeting for lying _ of their ability of not attending church conference. 11 Oct 1828 Brother and Sister Alton came forward and gave satisfaction for his nonattendance to church meetings. 8 Nov 1828 appointed Brother Jeremiah Whitmire and Brother Gray Barker delegates to the union meeting held at liberty meeting house . . . Brother Lacy Hunt a member of reedy river church came and laid in a charge against Brother Thomas Turner the charge laid in could not be decided on. We appointed Bros. Jeremiah Whitmire and Joseph Robinson to go to Reedy River Church to invite some of their member to come and sit with us at our next meeting. 13 Dec 1828 took up the case of Lacy Hunt and Thomas Turner Brethren from ready river attended it was agreed on for brother Hunt and Brother turner to take a member from each church and go out and try and Settle the differance among them Selves (sic) . . . Peter's Creek Minutes - Jan 10, 1829 Appointed Brother Joseph Robinson and brother Lewis Findly to cite Brother Elbert Hagood to our next meeting. Feb 7 1829 took up the case of Brother Elbert Hagood, he failed to give satisfaction for intoxication for which he was excluded. Mar 7 1829 appointed Brother Joseph Robinson and Brother Gray Barker our deligates to bare our letter to Secony meeting house to form a new association. May 9 1829 Martha Hitt, Wesley Freemon and Eleanor Freemon came forward and was received by letter. received Martha Hagood under our watch case. took Brother Joseph Robinsons gift under consideration untill our next meeting 13 Jun 1829 took up the case of Brother Joseph Robinson and gave him full license to exercise his gift in the way he thought best either in ____tion or doctrine. 11 Jul 1829 Elizabeth Fendly came forward and was received by letter. Appointed Brother Gray Barker and Brother James Hitt deligates to the association. 8 Aug 1829 Clem Mitchel and Charity Mitchel came forward and was (sic) received by letter. 12 Sep 1829 appointed Brother Jeremiah Whitmire and Brother Abel Lesley to invite Brother Thomas Turner to our next meeting. 10 Oct 1829 Nancy Roberts came forward and was received by experience. 7 Nov 1829 took up the case of Brother Turner he gave satifaction Brother Thomas Turner and Sister Elizabeth Turner applied for letters of dismissal they were granted them. 9 Dec 1829 Susanah Hitt came forward and was rec'd by experience. 9 Jan 1830 excluded Thomas Turner for moving off in disorder(?) by not applying to the clerk for his letter of dismission which was granted him last November conference. Appointed Brother James Hitt and Bro. Joseph Robinson to cite Bro. Wesley Freemon to our next meeting. 13 Feb 1830 took up the case of Bro. Wesley Freemon he fail to give satisfaction for intoxication for which he was excluded. 10 Apr 1830 Martha Hitt applied for letter of dismission it was granted her. 12 Jun 1830 a motion was made for the ordination of Bro. Joseph Robinson it was unanimous consented to So we appoint our next meeting for his ordination. appointed Bro. Jeremiah Whitmire to invite Bro. Lemmons and Bro. James Hitt to Secona for help for his ordination. 10 Jul 1830 Flourintine (?) Short came forward and was received by letter. the presbytery Isaac Lemmon, William Murphy and Allin Robinson attended for the purpose of the ordination of Brother Joseph Robinson and ordained him in legal order Aug 1830 appointed Bros. Joseph Robinson & Jeremiah Whitmire delegates Bro. Jeremiah Whitmire for deacon . . . 7 Aug 1830 Brother Joseph Robinson and Brother Jeremiah Whitmire delegates to the next association . . . Brother Jeremiah Whitmire for the church to consider for a deacon 11 Sep 1830 took up nomination of Bro. Whitmire for deacon . . . apponted him deacon . . second Sat in Nov for his ordination a query laid in before the church that is is it gospel order for a member or members to partake in play or jovelty with the wicked it was answered we do not deem it gospel order on the query a charge was laid against Sister Sarah Baker by being seen in the act of play with worldings appointed Bro. Allin Robinson to invite her to next meeting to answer charge. 13 Nov 1830 called for references to up the case of Sarah Barker Se (sic) came forward and appeared to Justify her Self in the transgression So Satisfaction could not be obtained though _____ feeling the church laid it over untill next meeting. the help sent for to ordain our deacon fail to atend So we appointed Brother James Hitt to bare another petition to Secona for help . . . 11 Dec 1830 took up the case of Sarah Barker She came forward and gave satisfaction . . . the help sent for to ordain our deacon fail to come appointed Brother Joseph Robinson to bare another petition to Secona for their ministerial help on the Saturday before the Second Sunday in february next . . . 12 Feb 1831 ordination of Bro. Jeremiah Whitmire for deacon was performed by the Presbytery Allin Robinson & Bro. Joseph Robinson. 11 Mar 1831 Allin Robinson laid in a complaint against Sister Sarah Barker for contradicting his word so was called on to give satisfaction so came forward and acknowledged She might be rong (sic) and was rong for disputing his word at the time She did and was Sorry for it. So Satisfaction was obtained. 9 Apr 1831 Bro. Gray Barker applied for a letter of Dismishion (sic) then he was asked his reason for wishing to leave the church he answered no legal reason the church knowing that he was not going to move away and that no church had given him a call to attend them as a minister he was (asked?) if he had ought? against the church he gave them no Satisfaction but Equivocated and turned ___ in the multitude of his talk he censured ___ church in two cases first with partial ___ with her members Secondly with unjust dealings with him. then he was required to make this appear and he fail to do it then the church required him to acknowledge his wrong for his unjust censure and he gave no Satisfaction for these two unjust censures he was excommunicated. (no names mentioned at the next three meetings) 13 Aug 1831 Moses Fendley, Cintha Roper, and James Hagood came forward and was received by experiences. appointed Bro. Joseph Robinson and Lewis Fendley deligats (sic) to the next association . . . 12 Nov 1831 choose Bro. Joseph Robinson for to take the pastorial (sic) care of the church 7 Jan 1832 appointed Bro. James Hagood and Bro. Lewis Fendley to invite Bro. Abel Lesley to our next conferance (sic) to give reason for his none attendance to meeting 11 Feb 1832 Cintha Hitt came forward and was received by experience Brother Lesley came forward and gave satisfaction for his none (sic) attendance to church meetings. Sister Elizabeth Hagood and Sister Leatha Turner applied for letters of dismishion (sic) they were granted them. 12 May 1832 Martha Hitt came forward and was received by letter. Also came forward Reubin Roper, Elizabeth Evits (?), Lucinda Hitt, Jane Hitt, Thomas Hitt and Anna Whitmire all was received by experience. 10 Jun 1832 Charlotty a black woman came forward and was received by experience. 8 July 1832 Cintha Hunt came forward and was received by experience. Mary Barker and Sarah Barker granted letters of dismishion Mary Braswell and Rutha Baswell were received by experience Margaret Fendley a member of this church departed this life July 7, 1832 28 July 1832 Wesley Freeman came forward and made humble confession of his backsliding transactions the church restored him to fellowship again. 11 Aug 1832 James Robinson came forward and was rec'd by letter Brother Joseph Robinson and Brother Reubin Roper appointed delegates to thenext association 8 Sep 1832 Robert S. Benson and Martha Benson came forward and was rec'd by letter also Huldah Hitt came forward and was rec'd by experience Wiley Cantril and Matilda (can't read it) his wife came forward and was rec'd by exp. 13 Oct 1832 Mary Kelley, H__ Hitt, John Hitt and Ann Goodlett was rec'd by exp. Richard Goodlett came forward and was rec'd by exp. 9 Dec 1832 Rutha Braswell applied for letter of dismishion it was granted her. 9 Feb 1833 Elizabeth Evits applied for letter of dismishion it was granted her. 9 Mar 1833 Appointed Brother Robert S. Benson and Brother Moses Fendley to invite Brother Abel Lesley to our next meeting to give reason why he absence himself from church conference. 13 Apr 1833 Called for references took up the case of Brother Lesley for absenting him self from church meeting he came forward and gave Satisfaction. 11 May 1833 Elizabeth Fowler and Penninah Looper came forward and was rec'd by letter also Rachael Mi_____ (Mudlin?) came forward and was rec'd by exp. 18 Jul 1833 Malinda Mann came forward and was rec'd by experience 10 Aug 1833 Henry Roberd came forward and was rec'd by exp. Choose Brother Joseph Robinson and Brother James Robinson delegates to the next association. Choose Brother James clerk of the church in place of Brother Whitmire resigned 7 Sep 1833 Theloma Brazeal came forward and was rec'd by exp. also Elizabeth Blakely came forward and was rec'd by exp. Brother Wiley Cantril and Sister Matilda Cantril his wife applied for letters of dismishion they were granted them. Brother Abil Lesley applied for a letter of dismishion it was granted him. 12 Oct 1833 Sister Elizabeth Fendley a member of this church departed this life Oct 26, 1833. 9 Nov 1833 Bro. Richard Goodlett was asked concerning a report in circulation that he should at a certain time have been in a State of intoxication, he came forward and denied the report being true which it appeared to give Satisfaction. Bro. James Hagood applied for letters of dismishion for himself & wife Dilila Hagood and daughter Margaret hagood they were granted them also Sister Martha Hitt aplied for a letter of dismishion it also was granted. 7 Dec 1833 Sister Elizabeth Blakley came forward and denied a report that was in circulation that at a certain time she was seen in a state of intoxication by drinking too much of ardiant (sic) spirits through examination She contridicted her self several times in which she could not give the church satisfaction for which she was excommunicated 8 Feb 1834 Brother Robert Benson came forward and laid in a charge against Brother Wesley Freeman he said that he saw Brother Freeman in a State of intoxication at the volunteer musterground. Appointed Brother James Robinson and Brother Jeremiah Whitmire to cite Brother Wesley Freeman to attend our next meeting to answer to the charge of Brother Robert S. Binson also to report that is in circulation that at a certain time he was in a state of intoxication and horse racing at W. Davis store in greenville District. Sister Charlotte a black woman applied for a letter of dismishion it was granted her. 8 Mar 1834 Took up the case of Brother Wesley Freemon By the request of Brother Freemon the church laid his case over untill their next meeting. Sister Sheloma Brazeal and Sister Elizabeth Fowler applied through Brother Clem Mitchel for letters of dismishion they were granted them. 12 Apr 1834 Took up the case of Brother Wesley Freemon. He failed to come forward to give the church Satisfaction on the charges that Brother Robert S. Benson laid in against him...for getting drunk and failing to ___ the church for which charges he was excommunicated. 10 May 1834 Letha Hitt was rec'd by letter. Sister Malinda Mann now M__tin applied for letter of Dismission it was granted her. 7 Jun 1834 Church resolutions past 1st that is the Subject of feet washing Shall not be discust? In the church but left as a free will to those that feel it is to be there duty to do So and Shall not be any part of a hurt with either party the church through the request of Brother James Hitt Exonerated him from his office as deacon to Satisfy the aggrieved party that held to feet washing to be and ordinance in the house of God that brother Hitt as a Deacon did not feel it his duty to prepare for it. Nominated Brother Lewis Fendley for the church to concider on untill our next meeting for their Deacon to fill the place of Brother James Hitt resigned. 12 Jul 1834 took up nomination of Brother Lewis Fendley on our last meeting and by request of Brother Fendley the nomination was with drawn. took up the gift of Brother Lewis Fendley which he professes to be called of god to warn his fellow creatures to flee from the rath (sic) to come the church granted him Licence to exercise his gift Either in Singing and prayer, Exortation or docturnal preaching as he thinks proper . . . 9 Aug 1834 nominated brother Joseph robinson and brother louis fendley delegates to our next association . . . 11 Oct 1834 Brother Reubin Roper and Sister Cinthy Roper his wife applied for letters of Dismishion they were granted them. also Elviry Roberts now Bridges applied for a letter of dismishion it was granted her. Also Brother John Hitt and Sister Letha Hitt his wife applied for letters of dismishion they were granted them. 13 Dec 1834 Sister flourintine Ellitt applied for a letter of dismishion it was granted her. Brother Lewis Fendley and Sister Elizabeth Fendley his wife applied for letters of Dismission they was granted them. Appointed Brother James Robinson to invite Brother Robert S. Benson to our next meeting to tell why he absented him Self from Conference. the Example of feet washing is postponed for 12 months and then to resume it former order in the church. nominated Brother Jas Hitt for the church to consider on untill our next meeting for their Deacon. the church Called Brother Joseph Robinson to take the pastoral care of her for 12 months. (Note: spelling and capitalization as written.) 11 Jan 1835 James(?) M. (?) Crawford and his wife D____ella Crawford came forward and was rec'd by letter. Reelected Brother James Hitt to the office of Deacon. appointed Brother Moses Fendley and Brother R. Goodlett to invite Sister Susannah Morgan and Sister Margaret Lesley to our next meeting to give the reasons for absenting them Selves so long from Church Conferance. Brother John Hitt and Sister Leatha Hitt his wife returned there (sic) letters of Dismishion back to the church again. 7 Feb 1835 took up the invitation of Sister Susannah Morgan and Margaret Lesley they failed to attend but from the report of the two Brethern that invited them gave Satisfaction. appointed Brother Moses Fendley to invite Sister Mary Braswell to our next meeting to give reason why She absented her Self from church Conference. Brother Lewis Fendley returned his letter of dismishion also his wife's. 11 Apr 1835 took up invitation of Sister Mary Braselll from the report of Brother fendley gave Satisfaction. 11 May 1835 Peggy Hightower came forward and was rec'd by letter. 8 Aug 1835 Elected Brother Joseph Robinson and Brother James M. Crawford deligats (sic) to our next association 12 Sep 1835 Moses Lesley came forward and was rec'd by letter Sarah Hawkins came forward and was rec'd by experience. 11 Oct 1835 Sarah Braswel came forward for a letter of dismishion it was granted her. Brother John Hitt and wife applied for a letter of dismishion they were granted them. 7 Nov 1835 appointed Brother Allin Robinson moderator . . . Brother Moses Fendley came forward and acknowledged and charged him Self with drunkinness (sic) and profane Swaring different times and request to have patience with him and he will . . . The church granted Brother Moses Fendley request untill the next meeting 12 Dec 1835 took up the charge of Brother Moses Fendley of drunkenness and profane swearing he failing to give the church Satisfaction for which charges, he was Excluded from the fellowship of the church. Sister Margaret Hightower applied for a letter of dismishion it was granted her. also Margaret Lesley applied for letter of dismishion . . . granted From here on am going to use abbreviations: lod = letter of dismishion rbe = received by experience rbl = received by letter 12 Mar 1836 Cinthy Hunt applied for lod - granted Brother Allin Robinson a member of cross roads Chruch came forward and laid in a charge against Brother James M. Crawford a member of our church for impeaching him with injurying his caracter (sic) and property and calling him a hypocrit or saying he could pray for the old hypocrit and declaring an unfellowship with him. appointed Brother James Hitt and Brother Lewis Fendley to cite Brother James M. Crawford to our next conference to answer to the above charges laid by Brother Allin Robinson 9 Apr 1836 took up the charge against Brother James Crawford . . he acknowledged his wrong in speaking hard words . . . cannot read next couple of pages. 13 Aug 1836 Esther a black woman called for lod - granted Brother Joseph Robinson called for lod - granted 10 Sep 1836 after some discussion as the mater of a difference between Brother Joseph Robinson and Sister Hitt agreed to appoint Wed. the 22 Inst. to investigate the matter . . . 21 Sep . . . after some discussion the above controversy between Brother Robinson and Sister Hitt was settled. appointed a committee to aid Brother Robinson and Brother Mitchell in Settling a difference between them. The Committee Report that the conduct of Brother Robinson has been correct . .. 15 Oct 1836 A charge entered against James M. Crawford of w____ing of the feeling of __goodly number of the church by a rebuke _______ to brother Hitt _____was done in passion after some controversay and discussion the matter was settled... Brother Robert S. Benson and Sister Martha Benson James M. Crawford and Dulsebella (??) Crawford called for lod - granted 21 Jan 1837 Prayer by Brother Fenly . . . Pastor being absent, Brother Fenly was appointed moderator. requested Brother Roper to act as Clerk Protem Rec'd Solomon Looper by letter 21 Feb 1837 brother Crumpton - moderator dismissed by letter Jim (Clem?) Mitchel and Charity Mitchel 23 Apr 1837 appointed delegates to the union meating (sic) brother louis fendley Abner J. honey and Wiley hitt 27 May 1837 appointed brother blyth to bare letters of invitation to cross roads, brother James Hitt letter to oolenoy, broher louis fendley to middle river. 22 Jul 1837 appointed brother Jeremiah Whitmire and brother James hitt deletages . . . 25 Nov 1837 application for lod by abner J? honey and ___ his wife and lucinda tucker 23 Dec 1837 application made by richard goodlett for lod for sinthy hitt - granted Moses Lesley decd 24 Feb 1838 appointed brother hitt moderator appointed brother Jeremiah Whitmire and richard goodlett to invite brother wesley freemon . . . why absent Mary Young and Mary Kelly applied for lod - granted 24 Mar 1838 case of brother wesley freemon . . . appointed brother Jeremiah Whitmire and brother James hitt to ____ him to our next conference. __ May 1838 case of brother wesley freemon . . . excluded for drinking to an excess June (unable to read) 21 Jul 1838 appointed brother Jeremiah whitmire and bother louis fendley delegates to the association . . . 1 May 1839 appointed Brother Abner F. Honea and Richard Goodlett delegates in case of the failure of _____ Brother Lewis Fendly to supply to the association __ July 1839 took brother abner _ honey gift under consideration . . . 11 Aug 1839 the consideration og brother honey gift was taken up he is liberated? to ______ in any way he sees proper in the bounds of the church... Sep 1839 Church of Christ at Peters met in Conference found Church in order Oct 1839 the Baptist Church at Peters Creek again met . . . Nov 1839 we as a Church met again Dec 1839 Br. Lewis Fenly and Sister Elizabeth Fenly call for lod - granted Jan 1840 no conference on account of the inclemming (sic) of the weather Apr 1840 after prayer and a short ___ from Elder David Blythe . . . May or June 1840 received Br. David Blythe and his wife Rebecca Blyth by letters also Br. John Smith and his wife Nancy Smith by letter. appointed Br. Smith in place of Br. Whitmire Nov 1840 rec'd Jeremiah Compton and his wife by letter Elizabeth Griffin by experience Chose Brother ____ as pastor [David Blythe?] 9 Jany 1841 Brother Blythe Moderator 13 Feb 1841 Brother Walker Compton rec'd by letter Brother James Hitt petitioned the church to have some other person ordained as deacon in his place. 13 Mar 1841 _ _ Roper Moderator nominated B. J.Smith to be ordained . . . 8 May 1841 ordained Brother John Smith to the office of Deacon 12 Jun 1841 Brother Blythe (I think), bro. J. Compton and B. J. Smith mentioned . . 11 Sep 1841 Bro. Blythe moderator 9 Oct 1841 Granted letter of dismisshion Walker Com?__ton 15 Nov 1841 Granted letters of dismisshion to Elizabeth Griffin and Alli__ _____ 8 Jan 1842 No conference due to inclemency of weather 3 Apr 1842 Elizabeth M. Smith rec'd by experience 11 Jun 1842 received Alvey Griggin by experience, also An___ Medlin also William Roper 9 Jul 1842 rec'd Mary C. (Smith is crossed out) B?atty by experience 13 Aug 1842 Nancy Looper rec'd by experience 10 Sep 1842 rec'd Eliza Dupree (?), Joseph Looper, Judah Looper, Elizabeth Williams by experience, and James Robinson restored. 14 Oct 1842 rec'd William Je__lin by letter 12 Nov 1842 rec'd Elizabeth Ma?st_z (??) by experience. 8 Apr 1843 James M. Griffin and his wife Margaret rec'd by letter and Milly Looper and Nancy Hitt rec'd by experience. Rec'd a petition from Middle Fork church __ __ Compton requesting Br. D. Blythe to attend that Church a . . . request granted 13 May 1843 appointed Brothers David Blyth and Jeremiah [Compton] delegates to the Assoc. 10 Jun 1843 Nancy Singleton rec'd by letter and ___ R. Smith and his wife Rebecca, Solomon Looper and ____ C/L Richard by experience. 12 Aug 1843 granted lod to Noah R. Smith and his wife 9 Sept 1843 granted lod to Wiliam Jenlin? 11 Nov 1843 rec'd William Edins? and his wife Mary by letter 9 Dec 1843 rec'd Rachel (Griffin is crossed out) Trotter by exp. 13 Apr 1844 rec'd William J___in by letter, rec'd Clem Mitchel under our watch ___ until he can procure his letter from Edgefield Dist. 10 May 1844 Brother Hitt and Brother Griffin Reported that our Sister Sarah Hazeltine?? has attached herself to the Methodist church consequently excluded from this church. Rec'd Phoebe??(Obediah?? very dark) Looper by exp. granted lod to Brother Jeremiah Whitmire and his wife and daughter Sarah Cox 8 Jun 1844 rec'd Tom Singleton and wife by letter appointed Brother David Blythe and Br. Compton delegates to our asssociation and Brother A? SMith in case of failure of either. 13 Jul 1844 Enquired for fellowship and found an objection in conswequence of reports about Brother Richard Goodlett concerning his drinking ardent spirits to an excess . . . nominate Brother G? Smith and Brother Griffin to go to a certain member of the Ebenezer Church and invite him to our next meeting in order that he may state to our church things that he may have told Brother G/J? Smith concerning Brother Goodlett. Chose Brother Alvy Griffin for a Deacon in our church and appointed our meeting in Nov. for his ordination. 10 Aug 1844 .. . . Brother Goodlett's case which was taken under consideration and disposed of by excluding Brother Goodlett from our church for frequent intoxication. 12 Oct 1844 Br. A. F. Honea . . . acknowledgments for slanderous words which he had inadvertently spoken against the Character of Brother Solomon Looper's Dau. The acknowledgement was rec'd by church. Granted lod to A. F. Honea and wife and to our Sister Rachael Trotter. 9 Nov 1844 laid over the ordination of Brother Griffin until . . . March 7 Dec 1844 rec'd by letter Clem Mitchel 11 Jan 1845 Granted letters of dismission to Br. James Hitt and wife and Daughters Jane Hitt, Huldah Hitt and Nancy Hitt. 8 Mar 1845 Brother Griffin stated to the Church that He wished for to be Excused from being Ordained as a Deacon in our Church in consequence of his wife not being a member in the church. Granted lod to Sister Eliza Dupree 12 Apr 1845 Nominated Bro. William Eading to be rec'd as a Deacon in our church. 10 May 1845 Saturday before the second Sunday in June next is the day set apart for the ordination of Brother William Eading as our deacon. (rest of page illegible) 7 Jun 1845 Laid over the ordination of Brother Eading until ... July. Nominated Brother D. Blythe & J. Compton & John Smith in case of failure as delegates ... 11 Jul 1845 Church met at Bro. Blythes and opened a door for the reception of rec'd Nancy Blyth by experience and ordained Br. Eading as a Deacon. 11 Oct 1845 no conference - weather 8 Nov 1845 No conference - weather. Prayer for Bro. Blythe either no names or illegible for a couple pages 8 Aug 1846 Bro. T. L. Roper moderator (rest too light) 12 Sep 1846 (too dark to read) 12 Dec 1846 rec'd Samuel Patton and his wife Mary Patton by exp. rec'd Elizabeth League by exp. (also) Jane Jones, ____ Jones and wife, _____ ____, Adaline Jones, Joab Langford, Joseph League, Caroline Looper, John Prichard & Mary Robinson 18 Dec 1846 Thursday .. . . Bro. James Blythe . . . rec'd Mary Compton ... 18 Dec Friday Sermon by brother James Blythe ... rec'd Zechariah Smith & his wife Elizabeth Smith by letter & Diona Gilliard & Mary Robinson by exp. 13 Feb 1847 Sermons by Bro. Ca____ & Bro. Fendley rec'd by exp. Jane ____& Michael Whitmire and his wife by letter and John A. Robinson by exp. then retired to the water and Administered the ordinationof Baptism to Six candidated (viz, Joseph League & wife, John S. Robinson & wife, and Mary Compton and Diona Gilliard. 10 Apr 1847 rec'd Lewis Jewel by exp. Took up the case of feet washing ... 12 Jun 1847 Granted lod to Bro. John Smith and his wife. Appointed Brother James Robinson Clerk... appointed Brethren B____ D. Blythe, Jno. A. Robinson & Bro. Jeremiah Compton and Brother Alvah Griffen in case of failure ...another Deacon in the place of Bro. J. Smith dismissed 10 Jul 1847 appoint a Deacon Brother Michael Whitmire was Unanimously chosen Deacon and the ordination to be on Saturday before the 2nd Lords day in Sept next. 7 Aug 1847 Sister Elizabeth Masters granted lod 11 Sep 1847 ordination of Bro. M. Whitmire posponed untill our next meeting ... Brother Zechariah Smith and his wife Sister Elizabeth Smith... lod granted 9 Oct 1847 Wesley Freeman who formerly belong to the church but was excommunicated for drinking ardent spirits to excess came forward and made Satisfaction recantation and was rec'd back into the church fellowship again. Brother Michael Whitmire ... was ordained by Brethren Stephen Powell, Fyrra Roper and David Blythe 10 Oct 1847 Elizabeth M. Freeman came forward and was rec'd by exp. . . . that evening, also Rebecca Williams 11 Oct 1847 From the request of Gray Barker who was formerly a member of this church but was excluded in the year 1831 after (copy too dark) ... to the state of Georgia requested by letter that the church consider his case as he not being able to come before the church personally to vindicate his cause ... has been an orderly christan ...was restored and granted letter of dismisshon. (this takes up a full page) 12 Oct 1847 Mary Freeman came forward & rbe 14 Oct 1847 Eliheu Howard and his wife Jiney (or cy) Howard came forward & rbe 15 Oct 1847 Elizabeth Hunt came forward and rbe 13 Nov 1847 Brother Jeremiah Compton moderator 11 Dec 1847 Sister Diona Gilliland granted lod Nancy Singleton appointed to take charge of the meeting house & key. She is to close and open the doors to the meeting house at all meetings & to keep the said house and seats decently sweapt out at all times and the members of the church is to pay Sister Singleton a reasonable price for her services at the end of each year. 28 Jan 1848 Sermon by Bro. James Blythe Vann Jones and Jane Griffin came forward & rbe 29 Jan 1848 Wesley Hunt came forward & rbe 12 Feb 1848 Rev. Brother Jeremiah Compton Sister Tameon Compton his wife and Sister Mary Compton theree (sic) applied for lod - granted and Bro. David Blythe asked to write these letters... 14 May 1848 Appointed delegates to the Union meeting to be held at Holly Springs church 11 Jun 1848 Matilda Langford and Sarah Barton came forward and joined by letter Appointed Rev. Bro. David Blythe, James Robinson and Samuel Patton delegates 8 Jul 1848 Thomas Hester and his wife Mary Hester rbe Took Brother Samuel Patton gift for consideration ... 12 Aug 1848 Chosen Brother Thomas (Looper?) (a look at microfilm would confirm) Took up the reference to Bro. Samuel Pattons gift..laid it to next meeting 11 Nov 1848 Joab Langford and his wife Matilda Langford applied for letters of dismission granted 10 Feb 1849 Sister Sarah Barton applied for lod - granted 7 Apr 1849 Sister Mary Reickles applied for lod - granted 9 Jun 1849 Richard Goodlett who formerly belong to church and was excluded came forward and acknowledged most satisfactory to the church who restored him to fellowship again. Chose delegates to the assoc. - David Blythe, James Robinson, Smauel Patton, and Alva Griffin Chose a committee to select a cite for the st___t to be built at for preaching during the assoc., John A. Robinson, Aaron Roper, Alva Griffin, Andrew Medlin, Solomon Looper and Thomas Singleton. 7 Jul 1849 Brother Richard Goodlett & Sister Ann Goodlett his wife applied for lod - granted 11 Aug 1849 Brother Wesley Freeman came forward and acknowledged the facts and said he was ashamed and sorry for it (drinking ardent spirits to excess) and that he would for the future refrain ... church forgave him and restored him to fellowship. 8 Sep 1849 Chose Bro. John McClanahan moderator 13 Oct 1849 Nancy Pritchet (?) joined by letter 11 May 1850 at night meeting at Bro. David Blythe’s Elander Corbin joined by exp. 8 Jun 1850 Mahala Robinson joined by exp. Appointed delegates to the Twelve Mile River Assoc. Rev. David Blythe, James Robinson, Samuel Patton and John A. Robinson in case of failure. 7 Sep 1850 Appointed Brethern John A. Robinson, Wesley Hunt and Alva Griffin a committee to let our and receive the repairing of Peters Crek church meeting house. Appointed delegates to the Union meeting to be held with the Woolynoy (sic) church commencing on friday before the first Sabbath in Oct. - Rev. David Blythe, James Robinson and Samuel Patton delegates. 9 Nov 1850 Mary Keley joined by letter 4 Mar 1851 Mary Jane Phillips joined by letter 12 Apr 1851 Tamson Compton joined by letter also Mary M. Compton also Jeremiah Compton 10 May 1851 Bro. L. Powel moderator James Hewey and Stacy Hewey his wife joined by letter also Williford Johnson 7 Jun 1851 Rev. Benjamin Neighbors joined by letter (Written at bottom of page) Our Sister Polly Freeman now Polly Fendley departed this life Aug 4, 9 Aug 1851 election for delegates to next Assoc. meeting - Bretherin David Blythe, John A. Robinson, Samuel Patton and James Robinson in case of failure ... 13 Sep 1851 Brother Joseph D. Looper applied for lod for himself and his wife Milly Looper and was granted to them. Brother Jeremiah Comptom formerly a member and ordained Minister and was dbl ... moving ... joined Westunion (sic) he became worldly minded and got into gross error for which the West Union excluded him ...a year or two later the said Jeremiah Compton went back and was restored ... as a laymember but not to his ministerial office afterwards he called for lod, granted, (he moved within bounds of Peters Creek church) and joined by letter (too dark to read) ....he wished the church (to consider) restoring him to his Ministeral office. 11 Oct 1851 Took up case of Bro. Jeremiah Compton the church considers she has no right to restore (his Ministeral Office) over the head of our Sister West Union Church so Bro. Compton still stand as a lay member of our church. Agreed to give him a certificate to the West Union Church certifying that he is a member of our church and that his Moral conduct has been good as far as we know Since removing into our bounds. Thomas Turner came forward who was excluded from the church some 21 years ago gave satisfaction and ...restored...letters of dismission granted James Hervey and wife Stacy granted lod 8 Nov 1851 Bro. Williford Jonston granted lod 13 Dec 1851 Mary Hester granted lod 7 Feb 1852 Brother S. Patton laid a charge against himself for drinking spirituous liquor to excess...sorry for the act...church forgive him Hannah Hendricks and daughter Sarah joined by letter Appointed Bros. John Robinson & Michael Whitmire to invite Bro. Wesley Hunt to our next meeting to answer to a charge laid against him for drinking ardent spirits to excess often times in such a manner as to produce drunkenness 13 Mar 1852 laid over case of Bro. Wesley Hunt ... Bro M. Whitmire to invite him again... Bro S. Patton and Bro M. Whitmire to invite Bro Wesley Freeman ... to answer charges...drunkeness and profane swearing Eliza _ Hughs joined by letter 10 Apr 1852 took up charge against Bro. Wesley Freeman he came forward and acknowledged the charges and confessed Sorrow for the crime Said he hoped that God had forgiven him and hopes that the church _____ forgive him and for the furture he should be more on his guard [very dark] when or where(?) this the church forgive him took up charge against Bro. Wesley he failing to a attend to the call and request of the church his wife Sister Hunt requested the church to wait with her husband untill next monthly meeting.. Lay the case over untill out May meeting 8 May 1852 Choose Bro. Thomas Looper moderator took up the charde of Bro. Wesley Hunt on the charge laid against him for habitual drunkeness he failed to attend to the call f the church to make a satifactory acknowledement of the charge the church excluded from the fellowship of the church 12 Jun 1852 Nancy Fuller came forward to join by letter but was not rec'd due to bad reports and she living at a house of ill fame and making it her home so her case was laid over untill our July meeting... 10 Jul 1852 Nancy Fuller received by experience 7 Aug 1852 Moses Fendley who formily (sic) belonged to this church & was excluded for immorality came forward by proxy & letter acknowledging his guilt and craves a restoration to the fellowship of the church again and grant him a letter of dismission. Elected delegate to the Assoc. Bros. John A. Robinson, Samuel Patton, was elected, Bro. W. Singleton an alternative. Bro. John A. Robinson our third Deacon the ordination to be at our October meeting...The eldership of Woolynoy Crossroads Mt. Carmel and Holly Springs churches to be invited to the ordination. 11 Sept 1852 Bro Thomas Looper Moderator pro tem read...prepared by Bro James Robinson ... 9 Oct 1852 Went into the ordination of Bro John A. Robinson as one of our deacons...by the ___ of Rev David Blythe, Rev ____y L. Roper and Rev Thomas Looper Bro. Wessley Freeman applied for lod for himself and his wife ___ Freeman and his daughter Elizabeth Freeman - granted 11 Dec 1852 Bro. John Pritchet and wife Rachel Pritchet applied for lod - granted 12 Feb 1853 Caroline Phillips and Nancy Fuller applied for lod - granted 12 Mar 1853 church agreed to take under consideratio the gift of exercise of Brother William Singleton until our next meeting in course. 9 Apr 1853 church unanimously agreed to set (Brother William Singleton) at liberty to exercise gifted tallants (sic) in such a maner as god direct any where his lot may fall as a learned preacher... 7 May 1853 Sister Nancy Pritchet applied for lod - granted Brother Andrew Midlin(?) has departed this life he died 11th of May 1853 11 Jun 1853 (a paragraph, concerning Jeremiah Compton being excluded for his misstep, and his wanting to be restored, is crossed out) 9 July 1853 Appointed Bro. Samuel Patton and Bro. Wiley Hit to Invite Bro. Jeremiah Compton to ...clear up reports of his being drunk and offering to fight and of preaching without leave of the church... Appointed delegates to next Assoc. Bros. David Blythe, William Singleton, John A. Robinson and Alva Griffin in case of failure Sister Elander Corban returned back her lod as she did not move 13 Aug 1853 chose Bro Thomas Looper moderator case of Jeremiah Compton ... (gave satisfaction) church forgave, but said he could not preach without leave of the church. He acknowledged to preaching twice he further said he done it from request and thought no harm to do so but said if he had a knew it would have hurt his brethren feeling with him he would not have preched (sic) at all but was sorry... 10 Sep 1853 No conference on the account of a rainy day and high water 12 Nov 1853 Griffin Trotter and Rachael Trotter his wife joined by letter 10 Dec 1853 Elihu Howard and his wife Jincy lod granted Church take into consideraton Bro. William Singleton doctrinal gift as a lecentiate (?) preacher among us for wheather his gift will qualify him to be ___ part for is ordination and to go fully into the ministry or to stand as a lecentiate. 7 Jan 1854 No conference on account of cold bad weather 11 Feb 1854 took Brother William Singleton gift up for ordination ___ unanemous agreed to (cannot read it)... have him ordained at our May meeting agreed to Send to oolynoy church Holly Spring Cross rosds and Enon for the Elder ship of the__ churches as presbettory. chose Bro. John A. Robinson church clerk 8 Apr 1854 Bro. Jeremiah Compton wife and daughter applied for lod - granted appointed delegates - J. A. Robinson, William Eadins and David Blythe South Carolina Pickens District 13 May 1854 The Baptist church of Christ at peters creek met ...ordination of Bro. Wm. Singleton as a gospel minester (sic) the presbetory of Brethern found ... (present were) D. Blythe asked questions F. L. Roper praid (sic) _ Arile? gave the charge assisted by M. Chastaine and T. Looper all done decently and in order. 8 Jul 1854 Sister Mary Racley? joined by letter took up case between Daniel Looper a member of cross roads and Solomon Looper a member of Peters creek Bro. D. Looper accusing S. Looper of false hood and he could prove it. both churches getting together agreed to ___ a committee of seven ... as follows, M. Hendrix, M. freeman?, A. griffin, J____ H. Williams, T. L. Roper Jas? Alexander Report of the committee ... Daniel Looper has failed to prove what he said he could and was excluded. Moses Hendrix clk, T. L. Roper chairman. 12 Aug 1854 appointed delegates...David Blythe, Wm. Singleton and John A. Robinson 9 Sep 1854 griffin Trotter came for letters of dismission for he and wife - granted 12 May 1855 letta Hitt came forward and placed her Self under the watch cear (sic) of the church until a letter be obtained from the church which her and her husband was dismissed in a Joint letter which h__ since has destroed and the church has agreed to write to her Sister church for another Single letter for Sister Hitt ...appointed delegates Rev D. Blythe, Wm. Singleton brethern (J.A.) Robinnson and Jas Robinson Dec term 1856 ...after which our present moderator D. Blythegave up the church to choose a pasture (sic)for the next meeting year 9 Mar 1856 Sister Burnucea? Cantril rec'd by letter 9 Aug 1856 Sister Matilda Caroline Chapman joined by letter Appointed delegates to Assoc. D. Blythe, W. B. Singleton and Wm. in case of failure. Sister Nancy Robinson applied for lod - granted 13 Dec 1856 James Robinson applied for lod - granted 7 Feb 1857 Willey Hitt applied for lod the 13th of Dec 1856 it was granted him James Robinson applied the same day for letters for him and his wife and it was granted them April 1857 appointed John Robinson and Alva Griffin to invite Bro. Patton to give satisfaction concerning reports about his drinking ardent spirits to an excess 13 Jun 1857 Bro. Patton came and gave satisfaction 11 Jul 1857 Sister Berniece Cantril called for lod - granted 8 Aug 1857 appointed Delegates to the assoc. David Blythe, John A. Robinson and Michael Whitmire in case of failure Sister Penniah Looper died August 16 1857 12 Sep 1857 (looks like someone asked for lod, too dark to read) 11 Nov 1857 Wm. B. Singleton called for lod for him Self and wife - granted them Oct 1857 (yes) Marium Roper applied for lod - granted her 13 Mar 1858 Marium Roper returned the above letter Samuel patton and Mary patton his wife applied for lod - granted them 7 Aug 1858 delegates David Blythe, John A. Robinson, Alva Griffin "September, October, November Nothing in conference worthy of record" 8 Jan 1859 ....W_ Singleton was elected 29 Jul 1859 Sermon by Brother Singleton 30 Jul Jeremiah Robinson and Martha Robinson his wife rec'd by exp. 31 Jul preaching by Bro. T. Roper and Bro. W. B? Singleton 1 Aug Foster Smith rec'd by exp. _ Aug preaching by ____ Roper, Exortation by Joseph Looper _ Aug preaching by Bro Singleton _ Aug appointed Rev D. Blythe, Bro J.A. Robinson and Alva Griffin 10 Sep 1859 William Lin_a? rec'd by exp. at meeting at knight (sic) after preaching ... George Singlteon, ____ F. Robinson, Garlin? Jones, ___cy Jones and Augustine Jones rec'd by exp. 8 Oct 1859 Adaline Jones, Elinza? Robinson and Butler Jones rec'd by exp. 12 Nov 1859 Eveline Hunt rec'd by exp. Bro. Singleton then gave up the church for her to chose a ___ly for 1860. 10 Dec 1859 Bro. W. B. Singleton elected for (looks like suply??) for next yer (sic) 11 Feb 1860 Bro. Alva Griffin aplied for letters (assume dismission - too dark to read) 7 Apr 1860 Bro. T. L. Roper moderator 9 Jun 1860 Eliza a black woman rec'd by exp. delegates to the union meeting with the Mt. Carmel church 4th (sabbath?) July 10 Jun Heneritta Hood rec'd by letter 4 Aug 1860 appointed delegates Rev Blythe, John A. Robinson in case of failure Alva Griffin 10 Aug 1860 Ann Brown rec'd by letter appointed delegates Rev Blythe, John A. Robinson in case of failure Alva Griffin 7 Apr 1861 Nancy Hughes rec'd by letter 18 Oct 1861 at a meeting helf by Joseph Blythe, Vann Jones cald (sic) on the church for a lod for him and his wife Adeline - granted immediately follows 11 Apr 1863 on same page Lewis Jewel cald for lod for him Sself and wife all so Susan Roper cald for lod - granted appointed delegates to the union meeting to be held with the oolynoy church commencing friday before the first Sunday in May appoint Wm. Eadins, Alva griffin, Michael Whitmire delegates 12 Jun 1863 Ann Brown cald for lod - granted 8 Aug 1863 appointed delegates John A. Robinson & Alva Griffin and Michael Whitmire in case of failure 12 Sep 1863 Adaline Jones rec'd by letter, Susan Hunt by exp. Mary Jane Jones by exp. Selah a black woman by exp. 12 Dec 1863 Rec'd Mary Pinson by exp. 9 Jan 1864 Rec'd Thos. Looper and Elvira his wife by letter from the crossroad church Resolution whereas Nancy Singleton a member of peter creek church went off and Joined the methodist denomination which is contrary to Baptists ... resolved that She be excluded from among us which was done by a unanomus vote July 1864 Red frank a collard man (rec'd) by exp. and was baptised 13 Aug 1864 rec'd Lurany Smith, Margaret Looper, Frances Singleton all by letter appointed Brethern Rev T. Looper John A. Robinson & Alva Griffin in case of failure 29-29 Aug 1864 at a meeting held by Rev W.B. Singleton rec’d Lu__any Smith, M___ ____, Frances Singleton all by experience 10 Sep 1864 Rec'd Jane Skelton & Nancy a black woman by exp. at night meeting of the 10th rec'd Miles Singleton by exp. 11 ___ 1865 (a hard to read note about the following list of members rec'd by experience or by letter) Adaline Rackley Martha Looper J? S. Robinson Mir? Turnner Joseph Foster Harriet Singleton Silas Williams Mary Looper Fira?? Williams Eliza Griffin James Singleton James Williams Columbus Smith Abram Williams John Hughs Licena D____ (may be P) Wm. Hughs Wm. S___ Joseph Looper Jr Samuel L___ Augustus Looper John Jones?? following page only has the math - 1906-1864 = 42 which is explained on the following page "Rev. T. Looper was elected Sup_ly for Peters creek church Jan 9th 1864 and Joined By letter feb 13th 1864 him and wife and ws the Supply? till 1876 Preached for 12 years and was a member of the Peters creek Baptist church for 42 years 1 1 1 21 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. 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