ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH PROCEEDINGS
CRAWFORD COUNTY, GA 1828 - 1866


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January 1828 - Doors opened for members; Jesse Taylor
rec’d by exp. to baptism. Met on Sabbath following at the
water, when a door was opened and Benjamin White and
Willis Lock were rec’d and baptism for all the same time.
The ordinance was administered with the above.

February 1828 - Bro. Beall - Doors opened, Bro. Wm
Rushing, Sister Elizabeth Phillips, Sister Mary Lockhart
were rec’d by letter. Church went into choice of a
preacher to supply them when Bro. Zachariah Gordon was
chosen for the term of one year. Elizabeth Montford was
rec’d for baptism.

Mar 1828 - Bro. Gordon - Doors opened, Bro. Elizha Muncus
rec’d by letter; Elizabeth Brook and Mary Heard by exp.
The church proceeded to choose their clerk and deacon
when Bro. White was chosen clerk - Bro. Rushing, deacon.
The church took up the case of Bro. Beall ordination. The
church agreed to send to Ebenezer, Bethlehem, and Mount
Carmel for their ministerial aid. Bro. White April 1828.
Bro. Gordon was appointed to present a decorum to the
church at the next meeting for her inspection. Sister
Catherine Stokes rec’d by letter. On the Sabbath
following, met at the water when doors were opened and
Martha Ann Elizabeth Pickett was rec’d by exp. And Bro.
Toby, a man of color, property of Levi Stokes rec’d by
letter.

April 1828 - Bro. Gordon - Doors opened and Elizabeth
Calhoun was rec’d by exp. Also Peggy, a woman of color,
property of Theodric Montford, Jane, woman of color,
property of Zachariah Booth. The business of the
ordination of Bro. Beall and Bro. Rushing was laid over
until Fri before the 4th Sabbath in May next. The church
had agreed to send to Ebenezer, Mr. Carmel and Bethlehem
for their aid. Bro. White to Ebenezer, Muncus and McGee
to Mr. Carmel, and Gordon to Bethlehem.  Bro. White was
to furnish the church in the morning with a subscription
to raise money for church purposes.

May 1828 - Bro. Beall - Doors opened and Major, a man of
color, property of A. Gray, Elizabeth Carstaphen rec’d by
exp. Bro. Rushing requested permission of the church to
withdraw as deacon, agreed. Church to go into choice of
deacon in June. Bro. White appointed Treasury. The
ordination of Bro. Beall laid over until July. The amount
of money rec’d on the 24th of May was $5.25---at other
serv. Was $.75-on the day following was $2.50.

June 1828 - Bro Gordon - Doors opened when Lucas Price,
Zachariah Booth, Sarah Smith, Elizabeth Brantley, Lydia,
a woman of color, property of Michal Denkins, rec’d by
exp. On the day following at the water Martha Booth rec’d
by exp. The church sent to Ebenezer, Providence, and Mt.
Carmel for their aid, and to assist in the ordination of
Bro. Beall, Bro. Kelly, to bear letter to Providence,
Bro. McGee to Mt. Carmel, Bro. Cox to Ebenezer. The
church agreed to build another house to the end of the
present church the same size of the old one. Church has
appointed Bro. Price Booth, Taylor V. Robert and Daniel
Hicks Trustees for the same.

July 1828 - Bro. Gordon - Doors opened and Seaborn B.
Pickett, Milly, woman of color, property of Robert Brooks
St. rec’d by exp. A decorum was read and rec’d by the
church and church agreed that the above decorum be made
quietly and often if need be. Bro. White to furnish the
church with a tablecloth and towels for the use of the
church. Also request another meeting by the presbytery to
ordain Bro. Beall. Brethren Hoy Hooten, James Steely and
Z.H. Gordon of the church agreed to build a meeting house
near the Baptizing place, the size to be 30 feet by 40
feet on the Sabbath following meeting at the water when
Sister Nelly White and Sister Nancy Hicks were rec’d by
exp.

August 1828 - Bro. Beall - Doors opened - none rec’d.
Bro. Beall and Booth were appointed bearers of the letter
to the association. A committee to decide difficultys
were chosen; Bros. Booth, Taylor, Price, Pickett and
Kelly. Choice of Treas. Bro. Cox.

September 1828 - Bro. H. Hooten - Doors opened and
Elizabeth Williams rec’d by exp. A new committee
appointed to inquire into a difficulty existing in the
church. Bros. Booth, Rushing, Taylor, Cox, and Beall. To
view the different places nominated for the building of a
new meeting house-Bros Rushing, Cox, Pickett, D. Hicks &
Thos. Stokes were appointed. Church agrees that Bro.
Beall administer the ordinances of Baptism in the
morning.

October 1828 - Bro. Z. Gordon-Doors opened-none. Bro. B.
White was found guilty of falsifying his word in 2
instances. Case laid over. Report from building committee
was heard. Bro. Beall chosen as deacon.

November 1828 - Bro. Z. Gordon- Doors opened and
Elizabeth Brook, Elijah Reynolds were rec’d by exp. Bro.
White came forward and made satisfactory acknowledgments
to the charges. They acquitted him of said charges and
restored him to full fellowship. Sister Elizabeth Brook
joined at regular session last June but was omitted.

January 1829 - Bro. Z. Gordon - Doors opened-none. Bro
Rushing and Bro. J. Cox and Beall applied for letters of
dismission for children and families. A day of fasting
and prayer voted for Fri before 4th Sabbath in July and
to go the choice of preacher and deacon. A letter from
Providence for ministerial aid was granted. Moved that
the clerk be Treas. Until a deacon be chosen. Moved that
Bro. Beall be authorized to aid in the absence of Bro.
Wm. Rushing on Wed if wanted.

February 1829 - Bro. Kelly - Rec’d the report of
yesterday which was the day appointed to go into the
choice of a preacher and deacon and clerk. Bro Steely was
made choice as preacher, Bro Kelly for deacon, Bro White
for clerk. Resolved that Bro White write a letter to Bro
Steely and Bro McGee to bear it--send to churches-
Ebenezer, Providence, Mt Carmel for aid to assist in
ordination of a deacon. Bro Muncus at Ebenezer, White to
Mt Carmel, McGee to Providence.

March 1829 - Bro Hooten - Doors opened and Bro Wm. Ltune
rec’d by letter. Moved and seconded that a title be
procured for the spot of ground with the meeting house at
Elim when Bro Booth and Bro McGee were appointed for that
purpose.

April 1829 - (blurred) Church agreed that Sister _____
have a letter of dismission from this church in full
fellowship. A committee be appointed to inquire into talk
that is in circulation against a member. Bro Muncus &
McGee were appointed a charge against Bro White for
getting very mad and attempting to fight and making use
of his guns which is an unlawful weapon. Acknowledged to
by Bro White______and more than sorry for it.

May 1829 - __________ Met for the purpose of choice of
preacher for present year. Opened by singing and prayer
by Bro Kelly, followed by Bro McGee. The choice of
preacher was Bro Beall unanimously. Bro Booth to write
letter to Bro Beall and Bro Kelly to bear it. Church in
conference on Sat before 4th Sun in May. Bro Beall moved
and seconded that the case of the deed and title for Elim
Church be taken up. Moved and seconded that the deed for
the spot of ground and house be taken in the name of the
Baptist Church Elim and deposited in the hands of the
Deacon or Deacons for safe keeping. Moved and seconded
that Bro. Locke case be dismissed. Moved and seconded
that Bro White’s case be taken up. Moved and seconded
that the committee report to the church all evidence
about Bro White’s case. Bro Muncus and Bro Kelly to
report, and a vote to be taken on Bro White’s case. When
there being a majority the church agreed to reconsider
the move & the case laid over till next conference.

June 1829 - Bro Beall - Doors opened and Bro Isaac
Childers, Sister Mary Kating, Cynitha Muncus were rec’d
by exp. Moved that the latter clause of the 9th section
of the decorum be altered by striky out Moderator. At the
request of Bro White the church excluded his membership
from the church. Bro Booth to write a letter of
dismission for Bro Lock and wife.

July 1829 - Bro Beall - Doors opened-none. Bro Booth to
write a letter of dismission for Bro Taylor.

August 1829 - Bro Beall - Bro Booth chosen as clerk.
Appointed Bro Price & Reynolds to bear letter to
Ebenezer, Childre & Pickett to Providence, Booth & Tune
to Antioch. $1.50 to be sent for minutes. Bro Price was
chosen for a term of 12 months to care for the church and
to receive $5.00 for the services.

October 1829 - Bro Hooten - Bro McGee being dissatisfied
with the church in the expulsion of a member, applied for
a letter of dismission.

November 1829 - Bro Steely - Doors opened- Mary, woman of
color, property of R. Howe rec’d by letter and Mary Green
rec’d by exp. Bro Levin McGee came forward and made a
gospel acknowledgement in accordance and was reinstated
to full fellowship. Sister Sarah Smith was granted a
letter of dismission.

December 1829 - Bro _______. The Church met to go into a
choice for preacher, when Bro John Ross was unanimously
chosen.

December 1829 - Bro Hooten - Doors opened- Lewis Tanner
was rec’d by exp. Church agreeds to write a letter to Bro
Ross for the purpose of procuring his services for the
year 1830. Request for Bro Booth to attend our next
meeting and Bro Pickett got up and made acknowledgment
for drinking too much and was forgiven. Sister Elizabeth
Brook applied for a letter of dismission from the church
but object to owing to a difficulty existing. Letter
granted.

January 1830 - Bro Kelly - Doors opened and Nancy, woman
of color, property of Saml. Calhoun was rec’d by exp.
Bros. Childres and Reynolds applied for letters of
dismission.

February 1830 - Bro Horsley - Doors opened- A man of
color, Sandy, property of D. Terrell, Jr. and Mary Leary
were rec’d by exp.

March 1830 - Bro Steely - Doors opened. Church went into
choice of preacher and Bro Steely was chosen and came
forward and accepted the call. Henny, a woman of color,
property of Sister Ann Finny was rec’d by exp. Bro White
was rec’d by recantation. Bro White was then chosen
clerk. Bro Pickett wished to know the mind of the church
respecting Bro Booth and his case of Bro Pickett charges
Bro Booth of swearing falsely on some interrogation
against D. Terrell, Jr. Case laid over. Bro Booth to be
cited to attend our next conference on the above. The
church has agreed to communion at next meeting. Sister
Learry’s case for support to be taken up also.

April 1830 - Bro Steely - Rec’d Bro. Willoby Wrichard and
Phillis, woman of color, property of Sister Martha
Lockhart were rec’d by exp. Bros. Price, Muncus, & Kelly,
White, Tanner were appointed to inquire & report at next
meeting on charges against Bro. Booth. The decorium to
reconsidered at next meeting.

May 1830 - Bro Steely - Bro Booths case to lay over until
next conference. Communion tomorrow and then attend to
foot-washing which was done accordingly.

June 1830 - Bro Steely - Help being present from 4 Sister
Churches to decide Bro Booths case: He was found not
guilty of the above charges.

September 1830 - Bro Steely - Doors opened and Sally,
woman of color, property of Robert Howe was rec’d by exp.
Let out the keeping and cleansing of the meeting house to
Ephraim Heard and wife for the term of 12 months. The sum
to be paid was $6.00. To be scoured three times and swept
before every conference.

October 23, 1830 - Doors opened and church agreed to
decorum and agreed to elect a clerk at next conference.

November 1830 - Bro Wm. Tune to exercise the gift of
prayer and public exhortation in the bounds of said
church. Granted letters of dismission to the following-
Willoby Wilchard, Elijah and Cynthia Muncus. Conference
closed.

December 20, 1830 - Bro Henry Pinkston rec’d by letter.
Bro James Steely was selected to serve as preacher and he
consented. Granted letters of dismission to Giles Kelly,
Nancy and Martha Kelly and Mary Keaton.

January 28, 1831 - Opened door for members and none
rec’d. Letters of dismission for Martha Lockhart, Henny &
Phillis, women of color, property of Martha Lockhart,
Seaborn B. Pickett and Martha Pickett. Conference closed.

February 1831 - Doors opened and none rec’d. Agreed to
request from Antioch for help from Bro Lucus Price and
Lewis Tanner to aid in the restoration of Bro Henry
Bealle to the ministry if found expedient.

March 1831 - Doors opened and home rec’d. The church
being destitute of a preacher at present appointed Bro
Levin McGee Moderator.

April 23, 1831 - Bro H. Hooten - Doors opened and none
rec’d. Resolved that we send to Ebenzer and Providence
for Ministerial aid.

April 24, 1831 - Doors opened and Bro Cyrus, man of
color, property of Wm Northern was rec’d by letter.

May 21, 1831 - Bro Henry Pinkerston was duly elected as
deacon. Bro Hooten and Steely ordained him to the office
of deacon.

June 25, 1831 - The church of Elim met agreeable to
decorum. Doors opened and none rec’d. Conference closed
without business.

July 23, 1831 - Doors opened and none rec’d. Elected Bro
B. White, Lewis Tanner delegates, to next association and
Pinkerson as alternate. Bro. White elected clerk. Milly,
woman of color, property of Jordan Brooks applied for
letter of dismission and was objected to by Bro Simon and
case was laid over.

August 27, 1831 - Doors opened and Elizabeth Price was
rec’d by exp. Sister Milly, woman of color, renewed her
application for letter and still objected to on account
of some unknown report and Bro White to write to Bro
Gordon concerning the matter.

September 23, 1831 - Doors opened - none rec’d. Sister
May Kean applied for letter of dismission, granted.

October 22, 1831 - Doors opened-none rec’d. Bro Tune
elected as deacon. Sent to Antioch, Ebenezer, Providence
for aid. Bros. McGee, Pinkerston, appointed delegates.
Levin McGee appointed to keep church in good order for
the term of 3 months. Bro White is to search for the deed
for this church and present it to the next conference,
which was done.

November 21, 1831 - Bro Steely - Doors opened- none
rec’d. The ordination of Bro Tune laid over. Bro
Pinkerton has this day rec’d the deed to the spot of
ground that the church is upon. The church as agreed to
raise a fund at next conference to defray expenses of
said church. Church to go into the choice of preacher at
next meeting.

December 25, 1831 - Bro Ross - Doors opened- none rec’d.
The church chose Bro John Ross unanimously for the next
year. Bro Tanner paid Sister Heard for keeping house one
dollar. Bal. due five dollars.

January 21, 1832 - Bro Ross - Doors opened- none rec’d.
Received Sister Sarah Smith on voucher of her letter
being lost. Agreed to let out the house to lowest bidder
at next conference.

March 24, 1832 - Bro Steely - Opened a door for members,
none rec’d. Bro Pinketon applied for letter of dismission
also William Tune and his wife, Elizabeth, granted. Rec’d
from Bro Pinketon $2.50 on a church fund. Bro White rec’d
the towels and table cloths and funds of the church.

April 21, 1832 - Bro White - Opened a door for members
and Sister Lydia, woman of color, property of David
Terrell, Jr. was rec’d by exp. Bro Tune being accused of
intoxication was taken up when the brother came forward
and confessed his guilt and made acknowledgement
necessary and was forgiven and gave him a letter of
dismission together with his wife.

May 21, 1832 - Bro Steely - Doors opened and Mary Jackson
and Olive Cook were rec’d by exp. to Baptism. The church
agrees to alter her time of holding meeting on the fourth
to the second in each month.

July 7, 1832 - Bro Ross - Doors opened- none rec’d. Bro
White is to furnish the church with wine at the next
conference for communion.

DATE		MODERATOR	
11 Aug 1832	Bro. Ross		Bro. White & Bro. Turner elected
delegates to association.

9 Nov 1832	Bro McGee

Dec 1832 	Bro McGee; Sisters May McGee, Olive Cook, Nancy
Hicks, Elizabeth   Price, and Elizabeth Philips appointed
to inquire into any matter about female members

14 Dec 1832 	Bro White; Bro Ross selected as preacher;
Sister Martha Jackson applied for and was granted letter
of dismission.

21 Jan 1833	Bro McGee; Called for report on Sister
Leary’s case, being charged of being pregnant. She did
not appear at meeting.

9 Feb 1833	Bro Ross; Sister Mary Leary found guilty of
being pregnant; therefore was excommunicated.

23 Mar 1833	Bro. Ross; Sister Frances Roach rec’d by
letter.

27 Apr 1833	Bro ____; Bro Benj. White chosen as deacon.
Chosen to go for ministerial aid-Bro. Wm. Green & Lewis
Tanner to Providence, Lucus Price, Levin McGee to
Ebenezer and to assist in Bro White’s ordination.

May 1833	Bro. Ross; Bro White ordained as deacon by Bros.
John Ross and James Steely.

23 Jun 1833	Bro. Ross; Elizabeth Wallace received by
letter.

21 Jul 1833	Bro White; Bro. Lewis Tanner and B. White
chosen as delegates to the association.

24 Aug 1833	Bor White; No members received.

23 Nov 1833	Bro Ross; Sister Elizabeth Calhoun applied
for and was granted letter of dismission for self and
servant, Nancy.

Dec 1833	Bro McGee; Bro John Ross chosen as preacher for
next year. Bro. White to write letter to his church
requesting his services.

25 Jan 1834	Bro Ross; Bro Shadrack Meeks & wife Jane
Meeks, Bro David Clark & wife Feriba were received by
letter. Sister Frances Roach granted letter of
dismission. BroRoss said could not serve as a supply
____. Bro. B. White made acknowledgement for disorderly
conduct at Barney W. Smithsons.

22 Feb 1834	Bro Ross; Benjamin White’s case-satisfied by
acknowledgement and was forgiven.

22 Mar 1834	Bro Ross; Bro. Isaac Standford received by
letter.

21 Apr 1834	Bro Beall; Sister Lucy Irvin received by
letter.

24 May 1834	Bro Ross; Sister Patsy, woman of color,
property of H.L. Corbin, rec’d by letter.

21 Jun 1834	Bro Ross; No members received.

21 Jul 1834	Bro Steely; Choice of delegates to the
associations when Bro. B. White and Clark with Tanner as
alternate.

29 Jul 1834	Bro Steely; Sister Sarah Tanner received by
experience.

29 Jul 1834	Bro Steely; Sister Sarah Tanner received by
experience.

24 Aug 1834	Bro Ross; No members received.

21 Sep 1834	Bro White; No members received.

22 Oct 1834	Bro Ross; Epsy Summerlin rec’d by experience;
Bro David Clark granted letter of dismission for himself
and wife, Feriba.

26 Dec 1834 	_______; Bro John Ross chosen as preacher.

24 Jan 1835	Bro B. White; Bro White to write letter to
Bro. Isaac Standford requesting him to attend next
conference and to show cause why he has not attended the
meetings. Bro. A.B. Cook, (Clerk pro-tem)

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Apr 1835	______; Took up case of Bro Toby; committee
reported satisfaction, which was received by the church.

22 May 1835	Bro Ross; Bro Toby, man of color, property of
Wm Tobinson charged by Bro Shadrac Meek as denying his
own statements and a committee appointed to talk to Bro.
Toby and Bro Meek and try to adjust the matter.
Appointed were Bros White, McGee, and Cravey to bear the
letters. The difficulty was settled. Bro Toby applied for
and was granted letter of dismission. Bro Meek and Cravey
applied, but it was laid over to next meeting. Note:
Proceedings of the meetings have been shortened; however,
all participants and persons mentioned are included.

27 Jun 1835	Bro Ross; The ordination of J.J. Carson as
deacon took place with J. Ross, James Steely, Wm Bowden
assisting. Bro Shadrac Meek and wife, Jane, were granted
letters of dismission, with Bro Lewis Cravey writing the
applications.

25 Jul 1835	Bro Beall; J.J. Carson and B. White were
chosen as representatives to the association. Bro. J.J.
Carson was appointed treasurer of the church.

21 Aug 1835	Bro Ross; Church in conference.

22 Aug 1835	Bro Ross; Sister Margaret Cook was received
by letter.

Sep 1835	Bro William Bowdon; Bro White, Carson and McGee
were appointed to prepare a decorum for the church.

Oct 1835	Bro Ross; J.J. Carson was appointed to raise a
subscription for the use of Bro Ross

21 Nov 1835	Bro J.J. Carson; Bro Shadroc Meek and his
wife, Jane, were received by letter. Sister Cook made
acknowledgement for making an attempt to take her own
life; the matter was discussed and laid over. Bro. Price
and a committee were appointed to labor with Sister
Cook’s case. Sister Carson and children were to report at
next conference. Sister Margaret Cook applied for and was
granted a letter of dismission.

26 Dec 1835	Bro Carson; Sister Cook’s case taken up and
she was forgiven.


1836

The Church held monthly meetings during the year. Serving
as Moderators were Bro Ross in February, April, May,
June, October, and December; Bro William Bowden in
January and September; Bro McGee in March; Bro James
Steely in August; and Bro White in November. The
following actions were taken: Lewis Tanner was cited for
getting drunk-Bro White, McGee and Carson were appointed
to labor with Bro. Tanner; the church agreed to move to a
place on the road leading from Calhouns Ferry to
Knoxville, not far from the bridge on the Aleahatcheo
(Ulcohatchee); Issac Standford was granted a letter of
dismission; White, Carson, McGee, Childers, R. Hicks, and
Esq. Heard were appointed to raise subscriptions and
alter to the building of church meeting house; Bro
Tanner’s case discussed, charges proven, and he was
excommunicated; Delegates elected to the association
were: J.J. Carson, B. White, and I. Childers; Bro. S.
Meek and wife requested and were granted letters of
dismission; Bro Lewis Cravey cited for being drunk and
upon his acknowledgement, was forgiven; Sister Elizabeth
Pope, Elizabeth Price, and Sister Nancy Hicks and her
servant, Simon, applied for and received letters of
dismission.

1837

Bro Ross served as Moderator January through May. Others
serving as Moderators were: Bro J.J. Carson in July and
August 25th; Bro H. Hooten on August 26th; Bro J.
Perryman in September and October; and Bro J.W. Durham in
November. Actions taken during the year were: Sister
Adaline Corbin, Bro S. Meek and his wife, Sister Emeline
S. Corbin, Sister May McMullin and her mother (Sister
Davis), and Sister Elizabeth James were received into
Church by letter; Thos. Davis received by experience to
baptize; Bro Lewis Cravey and his wife, Sarah, applied
for and were granted letters of dismissions; Bro J.J.
Carson and B. White appointed to bear letter of
correspondence with Antioch; the Church received a letter
of correspondence from Antioch by the hands of Bro
Hatcher and Gaultney; Bro White stated a difficulty
existed between himself and Bro A. B. Cook, being his
reason for appointing Bro J. Carson to go with Bro White
to try and adjust the difficulty, which was done and
satisfaction obtained; appointed J.J. Carson to attend to
the matter of selling the old house belonging to the
Church; in August, Bro. James Perryman was chosen as
supply preacher for balance of 1837 and 1838, with Bro.
White to bear a letter to him requesting his services;
Bro Thomas Davis was chared, proven guilty and
excommunicated for getting drunk and swearing; the Church
agreed to raise a subscription for the support of Bro
Ross family.

1838

The Church held monthly business meetings during the year
with Bro Perryman serving as Moderator each meeting
except as follows: Bro J.W. Durham in April; Bro White in
July, and Bro William Ross in November. Actions taken
during the year were: Sister Mary Waller and Elizabeth
Williford were received by letter; Sister Sarah Collins,
Miss Eliza Irvin, Miss Mary Hickey, and Sister Priscilla,
woman of color, property of James Morris, St, were
received by experience to Baptism; delegates chosen to
attend the conference at Benevolence, Crawford County,
were J.J. Carson B. White, and alternate S. Meeks;
subscription was raised for Bro James Perryman’s services
in the ministry; Brethren White and J.J. Carson were
chosen as representatives to the Rehoboth Association; in
November, Bro Perryman was unanimously chosen as
preacher; Sister Elizabeth Williford applied for and was
granted a letter of dismission; J.J. Carson was chosen as
clerk; Bro Perryman agreed to supply as a preacher for
1839.

1839

Bro Perryman served as Moderator for the year’s monthly
business meetings except as follows: Bro A.T. Holmes and
Bro J.B. Devound in July; Bro Austin Ellis in October;
and Bro Henry Davis in November. The following actions
were taken: Bro James Morris, Bro Joseph Parker, and
Sister Margaret Cook were received into Church by letter;
Sister Seney,, woman of color and property of Robert
Howe, Bro William Woods, Eliza Wallace, Sister Mary
Woods, Henry L. and Napoleon B. Corben, Bro Henry Davis
and Sarah (his wife), Eliza, woman of color and property
of C.W. Raines, E.B. Wallace, Joseph J. Carstarphen, and
Bro Casewell Cook were received into the Church by
experience and baptism; Church agreed to have prayer
meetings at the Church on Sabbath evenings at 4:00
o’clock; appointed Bro Carson and Meeks to attend general
meeting at Lebanon, Crawford Co, Georgia; received Thomas
Davis by recantation and his pledging himself that he
would drink no more strong drink or liquors; Brethren J.
Carson, Jenry Davis and J. Morris were chosen as
delegates to the association; Brethren and Sister Levin
McGee and wife Mary D, William Green and Mary Green, his
wife, and Sarah Tanner applied for and received letters
of dismission; Bro. J.J. Carson served as Clerk in 1839;
Bro Perryman was unanimously chosen as preacher for year
1840 and he accepted.

1840

Bro Perryman served as Moderator for the monthly business
meetings except as follows: Bro William Jones in March;
Bro Jno Hughs in July; and Bro Henry Davis in September;
and Bro S.M. Durham in December. Actions taken during the
year were: Sarah Harp, and Harriet Smith were received by
experience and baptism; letters of dismission were
applied for and granted during the year to Bro Caswell
Cook and wife, Bro B. White and wife, Nelly, Sister Mary
Waller (applied through Bro L. McGee), Sister Mary
Hickey, Sister Elizabeth Montford, Bro Thomas Davis and
wife, Mary, and Ann Davis; chosen to replace Bro B. White
as deacon was Bro Henry Davis; Sister Mary Waller renewed
her petition for a letter through Bro James Morris which
was granted; sent to Harmony and Antioch for help to
ordain Bro Davis in March, with Bro Morris and Mis
(Meeds?) to bear the letter to Harmony, and Bro H.L.
Corbin and J.J. Carson to Antioch; Presbytry Bro H.
Beall, W. Ansley, J.W. Durham, and James Perryman
proceeded to the ordination with prayer by Bro. Durham,
examination of church by Bro Ansley, Durham and Perryman,
ordination prayer and charge by said Bro Beall; J.J.
Carson transcribed proceedings of the church in a new
book procured by the church and a committee of H.L.
Corbin, H. Davis and J.J. Carson examined said book and
were satisfied; delegates chosen to the association were
Bro H. Davis and J.J. Carson, and H.L. Corbin in case of
failure; received a request from Knoxville church through
Bro Wm Wellons to help to settle a matter of difficulty
in said church, and Bro H. Davis, Henry L. Corbin, S.
Meeks, and J.J. Carson were appointed to that work;
appointed H. Davis and J.J. Carson delegates to the
general meeting at Knoxville; Bro Perryman was chosen as
preacher for 1841.


1841	

Moderators for the year’s conferences were: Bro James
Perryman in January and March; Bro Henry Davis in
February, August, November, and December; Bro S.M. Durham
in April; Bro Robert Flemming in June. Members received
by letter were: Sister Sarah Hobbs, Sister Caroline
Childers, and Sister Mary Murcherson. Bro David G. Cooper
was received by experience. Letters of dismission were
granted to: Sister Elizabeth Wallace, and Sister Nancy
Hambrick. Other actions taken during the year were:
William Woods was requested to attend the conference for
non attendance and other causes with N. B. Corbin and
Joseph J. Carson to serve on that committee; William
Woods was charged with contempt of church, unchristian
conduct, and fighting; Bro H.L. Corbin, H. Davis, and S.
Meeks were appointed to labor with Bro Woods; Bro William
Woods case was taken up in May when he made
acknowledgements which were satisfactory; Bro Joe Carson
and Henry L. Corbin were chosen as delegates to
conference with Henry L. Corbin in case of failure; Bro
Henry L. Corbin and J. J. Carson were appointed to attend
the general meeting at Mount Zion, Crawford County, GA in
October; Bro James Perryman was unanimously chosen for
preacher for 1842, with the exception of one vote.

1842

Moderators for the year’s conferences were: Bro Perryman
in January, May and July; Bro H. Davis in February,
April, June, and September; Bro H. Bell in March; Bro
Sanders W. Durham in August. Members received by letter
were: Sister Harrieite L. Brantley, Jonah Pierson and
wife. Members received by experience and baptism were:
Miss Libby Rowe; Elizer Southall; Martin L. Harp; Edmund
Killabrew and wife, Ann Killabrew; Mary M. Kickirson;
Isabella Murchison; William B. White and wife, Alley
White; Lewis Glissen; Catherine Murchison; John G.
Carson; John Pierson; Ann Moody; Mary Corbin; Wiley
McGee;Susanna Boyt; Theodosia Jarrall; Tom, man of color
and property of Thomas G. Smith, Wesley Rickerson; Elvira
Rickerson; Elendor Murchison; John England, Nelson, man
of color and property of Jas J. Carson; Elizer McGee; Jas
J. Wellons; Mary J. Herd; Judy, woman of color and
property of Colin Murchison; Alexander D. W. Bateman;
Jacob Hobbs; Elizabeth Hicks; Mary Pierson; Peter, man of
color and property of William M. Brown; Mary, woman of
color and property of Thomas C. Carstarphen; Kindred
Boyt; Jerrushia Rickerson; Rachael Laurence; Ishmael
Moody; and Sarah Ervin. Letters of dismission were
granted to Sister Harriett L. Brantley; Liddia, woman of
color and property of David Terrell; Bro Lewis Glissen
and wife, Theodosia Glissen; and Bro John England. Bro
David G. Cooper was excluded from the church upon the
charge against him (charge not shown). A charge of having
used profane language and leaving the church in disorder
was made against Bro A.D. W. Bateman, with Bro Woods,
Hicks and Childers being appointed to inquire into his
case. In October Bro A.D. W. Bateman was further charged
with making off with a horse that was not his own, and he
was excluded from the church. Bros H.L. Corbin, M.L.
Harp, and W.B. White were delegates to the general
meeting held in Knoxville Community in November. Brother
James Perryman was unanimously chosen as pastor for the
year 1843.

1843

Those recorded as moderators for the monthly conferences
were: Bro James Perryman in January, June, July; Bro H.
Davis in March; Bro B. Sanders Durham in April; Bro Jesse
Wood in May. (Moderators were not recorded for some of
the conferences.) Received into the church by letter
were: Bro Julis C. Lockhart and Bro Samuel Kelly.
Letters of dismission were granted to: Bro Joseph J.
Carstarphen, Bro John Wellons, Bro Shaderack Meek and
wife, Bro William Wood and wife, Bro Simon Millirons,
Sister Eliza Southall, Bro Edmun Killebrew and wife, Bro
Josiah Pierson and wife and daughter, and Sister Eliza
James. Those persons received by experience and baptism
were: Sister Lucinda Rickerson; Bro Simion Millirons;
Sister Winsid Pain; Sister Polly, woman of color and
property of H. L. Corbin; Issac, man of color and
property of Timothy Brazel; Reter, woman of color and
property of Green P. Harp. Other conference actions taken
during the year were: Bro N. B. Corbin was appointed as
clerk to fill the vacancy of Bro J.J. Carson, removed;
Bros J.J. Carson and Henry L. Corbin with Henry Davis in
case of failure were chosen as delegates to the
association; and Bro James Perryman was unanimously
chosen as preacher for 1844.

1844

The only moderators listed for the 1844 church
conferences were Bro Gardner in March and Bro Davis in
November. Members received into the church by letter
were: Bro Lewis Glisson and his wife, Theodosia; Sister
Nancy Pitman; Bro Joseph Carstarphen; Sister Nancy
Fitchpatrick; Black Sister named Easter, property of W.B.
White. Letters of dismission were granted to: Sister
Elizabeth Hicks; Sister Elizabeth Philips; Bro and Sister
Wiley McGee; and Sister Sarah ____; Sister Mary Corbin;
Bro Joseph Parker. Actions during the year were: Sister
Sibby Pearson was charged with fornication; Sisters
Carson, Corbin and Hobbs were appointed to inquire into
the particulars; the church excluded Sister Pearson,
having lost confidence in her; a charge was preferred
against Bro S. Meeks, E. Killebrew, J. Pearson, and
Sister Meek, Pearson, Killebrew, Sister Woods, and Sister
Polly Pearson for truce breaking; Bro Childers, Davis and
Carson were appointed to wait on the above Brethren and
Sisters and report by the next conference (May); Bro John
Pearson applied for a letter of dismission which was not
granted; A charge was preferred against Bro John Pearson
for contempt to the church and disorderly conduct and he
was excluded from the church; Sister Rachel Lawrence was
excluded from the church for fornication; Bro David
Lockhart was to give testimony in above case; J.J.
Carson, and H.L. Corbin were chosen as delegates to the
association, with Henry Davis in case of failure; the
case of Sister Rachel Lawrence was taken up and the
church having lost fellowship with her, she was excluded
from the church; Bro Jesse Wood was unanimously chosen as
preacher for 1845.



1845

Actions taken by the church during the year were: Sister
Mary Jackson and father John England; Molly, a Negro
woman (applied through Bro King) were admitted into the
church by letters; Letters of dismission were granted to
Sister Carstarphen and her son, Joseph; Sister Jackson;
Bro Enoch Wallace and his wife, Eliza Wallace; Bro
Ishmael Moody and his wife, Anne Moody; Sister Sarah
Smith; and Sister Catherine Stocks. Other actions taken
during the year’s conferences were: Sister Corbin and
Hobbs were appointed in March to labor with Sister Cook’s
request to be excluded from the church; Sister Cook was
excluded from the church with the charge for
(contempt??); Bro W. Wood was excluded from the church
for contempt to church and unchristian like conduct; Bro
John Pearson was received by restoration; Bro J. Carson
and Bro James Morris were chosen as delegates to the
association; Sister Olive Cook was restored to the
church; Bro Jesse Wood was unanimously chosen as preacher
for 1846.

1846

Members received into the church by letter were: Sister
Elizabeth Hosley; Bro and Sister Moody; and Elizar McGee.
Those joining the church by experience and baptism were:
Bro Thomas Haywood; Sister Caroline Bane; Bro John A.
Woods; Bro Winfray Rickerson; Bro John Moton and his
wife, Susan, Wilson Carstarphen; Sister Anna McMikel;
Sister Mary Ann McCrary; Bro James B. Horsely; Bro James
McMikel. Letters of dismission were granted to: Bro and
Sister Moody; Sister Theodosia Glisson; Prescilla,
property of Bro J. Morris; Bro William White and his
wife; Bro Cooper; Bro Hobbs and his wife, and Sister
James (which was granted but afterward reconsidered).
Other actions taken during 1846 conferences were: A
proposition was made for the church to make up something
for missionary purpose in Texas, and they made up $5.50;
BroThomas Carson was appointed in deliver an address on
the missionary subject; granted from Elim were received
in the other church or not; Choice of delegates to the
association were Bro J. Carson, H. Corbin, and H. Davis
in case of failure; A resolution was drawn up and entered
into as follows-Whereas Shadrick Meeks, Jane Meeks, Mary
Woods, Edmond Killabrew, Josiah Pearson, Elizabeth
Pearson, Mary Pearson, Elizabeth Philips, and Priscilla,
a colored woman, who were members with us, having applied
for letters of dismission and having joined a church we
do not hold as to be of the same order with them,
therefore, resolved that this church is no longer
accountable for their conduct; Bro D.J. Cooper was
restored to full fellowship by acknowledgment; Bro
William Slade was a correspondent from Antioch Church;
Bro J.M. Wood was unanimously chosen as preacher for 1847
with Bro Carson and Harp appointed to notify him; Bro
Wood notified the church he could not supply them as a
preacher whereas the church unanimously chose Bro A. T.
Homes as preacher for 1847.

1847

Church conferences were held monthly. Members received
into the church by letter were: Lewis Huff, Thomas Head,
and John Wellons. A letter was granted to Nancy Newsom
after being reconsidered on account of her being
divorced. Letters of dismission were granted to the
following: John Person, Caroline Hambleton, Bro Lewis,
Thomas Head, and Thomas Carson. Other actions taken by
the church during the year were: A motion  was approved
to preach separately to the Blacks on Sabbath evenings;
Brethren Wellons and __ins were correspondence from
Knoxville Church; Sandy, a colored Bro, property of David
Terrell, made acknowledgement for drinking too much,
which the church considered satisfactory and he was
forgiven; Tom, a colored Bro and property of Henry Davis,
was excluded from the church for disorderly conduct, the
church having lost fellowship for him; Delegates
appointed to the association were Bro J.J. Carson, Henry
L. Corbin and Henry Davis in case of failure; Bro W.D.
Horn was chosen as preacher for 1848.

1848

Bro W.D. Horne served as moderator during the year’s
conferences except as follows: Bro H. Davis in January
and December; Bro Purifoy in April. Members received into
the church by letter were: Tabitha Clements; Bro Peter
and his wife, Sarah, colored brethren and property of
James Avery. Letters of dismission were granted to the
following: Elizar McGee; Bro. Kindred Boight (Boyt) and
wife; Bro Joseph Carson, his wife, and two of his
Negroes, Daniel and Nelson; Sister Adoline Corbin, her
husband and two Negroes, Patsy and Polly; and Bro John
Wood. Bro Jas. Clemons was received by experience. Other
actions taken during the year were: Sandy, a colored Bro
and property of the estate of David Terrill, dec, was
excluded due to habitually getting drunk; Martin L. Harp
was chosen as deacon to fill the place of Bro Joseph
Carson; Bro Harp was ordained by Bro W.D. Horne and Bro
Oston Ellia; Bro Henry Davis and Bro Martin L. Harp were
delegates to the association; Bro Samuel Kelly was
charged for drunkenness with Bro John Wellons to cite him
to next conference when he was forgiven; Bro Kelly was
also cited for getting drunk on day of the election,
which he denied and made no acknowledgement; the clerk
resigned and Bro James Hosley was chosen; Bro Wm. Kelly
was expelled from church for drunkenness; Bro W.D. Horne
was chosen as preacher for the year 1849



1849

Brother W.D. Horne served as Moderator for the monthly
meetings except as follows: January, Bro Henry Davis;
September, Bro William Davis. Letters of dismission were
granted during the year to the following: Bro John Moton,
and wife Susan; Lister, Mary Ann McCrary; Peter, colored
man and property of Wm Brown; Judy, his wife and family,
the property of Murkinson, now Brown; Jinny, colored
woman, originally the property of Gray, now Brown; Mary,
woman of color, property of Clarstarphan and Elizabeth
Carstarphan. Received by letter into the church were:
Elias and his wife, Susan, persons of color, the property
of James May. Bro James Clemons was baptized. Other
actions during the year were: Appointed Bro Davis, Harp
and Horsley, a committee, to select and purchase half
dozen hymn books for use of the church; appointed the
clerk to write to Bro John Moton, who moved out of the
church’s bounds without calling for a letter and without
attending the conference, and to say that the church is
not satisfied with him on that account; chose delegates
of Henry Davis, M.L. Harp and James B. Horsely in case of
failure, to the association; chose Bro C. Puryfoy as
pastor to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation
of Bro Horn.

1850

Brother C. Puryfoy, pastor, moderated all the meetings
during the year except January, when Bro H. Davis served
as moderator. Letters of dismission were granted to the
following: Sister Ladocia McGintey (formerly Glisten);
Elias and Susan, his wife, persons of color, the property
of Phillip Matthews (formerly Jas. May); Bro John
England, Sister Elizabeth Jemes; Bro M.L. Harp, Deacon,
together with his wife, Sister Sarah Harp; Bro James B.
Horsely and Sister Elizabeth Horsely; Brother N.B.
Corbin. Other actions taken during the year were: Bro
James Clements was elected clerk to fill vacancy created
by removal of Bro Horsley; Bro M.L. Harp, James B.
Horseley and Henry Davis were chosen as delegates to the
association.

1851

Bro Purifoy was moderator for the year except in May when
Bro Davis presided. Baptized into the church were: Colon
Murchison; Chaney, woman of color, the property of A.G.
Andrews. The church took up the case of Bro White which
was referred to a committee of three-Bro Davis, Rickerson
and Clements. The Case was held over. Sister Rickerson’s
case was referred to a committee consisting of Sisters
Fitzpatrick and Cook. The case of Sister Rickerson was
dismissed and settled on 6 Jul 1851, after Sister
Rickerson preferred a charge against Bro Wesley Rickerson
for having slandered her character by saying she had been
guilty of theft. Bro Davis and Clements and Bro Wellings
in case of failure were chosen to represent the church in
the association.

1852

Bro Purifoy, pastor, served as moderator at the church’s
meetings during the year. Received into the church by
letter were: Bro Rowe and Sister Rowe; and, Sister
Elizabeth Mountfort from Knoxville Church. H. Davis and
J. Clements were appointed to inquire into and to report
on the belief that Bro Payne had acted in an unchristian
manner-J. Christian, Clerk. Bro Payne, after deliberation
by the church, was excommunicated by conference of 25
April 1852. In July, Kenneth Murchison was received by
experience and baptized the day following. A committee
was formed to go to see Bro Wesley Rickerson, believing
that he had violated decorum by absence. Due to no action
by the committee, to wit Bro Daniel Rowe, Bro J.J.
Welling, they, in September, were to report at the next
meeting. (Meeting records skipped to December). The case
of Bro and Sister Rickerson was taken up in December and
after deliberation Bro Rickerson was expelled, and a
committee of Davis and W.J. McMichael were appointed to
see Sister Maggy Rickerson and to labor with her for
violation of decorum by absence.

1853

Brother Caswell Purifoy moderated the church’s
conferences during the year. In February, the case of
Sister Rickerson was continued and referred to a
committee consisting of Daniel Rowe and James McMichael.
In March the case of Maggy Rickerson was taken up and
considered after which a letter was granted to her.
Delegates to the association were Bro Daniel Rowe and
James Clements with Bro Henry Davis in case of failure.
Letters of dismission were granted to: Bro Winfrey
Rickerson and his sister, Lucind Rickerson; Bro Daniel
Rowe and his wife, Sister Sarah Rowe; Bro James Clements
and his wife. The church chose Bro John Wellons as clerk.
Bro Purifoy offered his services as preacher for 1854.

1854

Bro Purifoy was moderator for the church’s conferences
except in July, when Bro Henry Davis served as moderator.
Those received into church by relating their experiences
were: Nathaniel, Henry, Eff, Auston, Chany, Sarah, Ann,
Ceah, Catharine, colored persons, the property of Cadwell
Rains; Jane a colored woman, property of Isaac Chatfield;
Isaac, Peter, Amos, Rhodes, Rachel, Adaline, Henry,
Caroline, Margaret, colored people, property of Cadwell
Rains. Bro K.B. Murchison called for his letter, and it
was granted. Bro Wellons and Clements were chosen as
delegates to the association. Sister _____ Philips was
received into the church by letter. The case of Sister
_ibby Pearson was taken up and she restored to full
fellowship and a letter of dismission granted to her. In
November, a resolution was offered which read as follows:
“Whereas James Clements, Tillity Clements, Winfrey
Rickerson, Lucinda Rickerson, Wilson Carstarphen, who
were members with us, having applied for letters of
dismission and having joined a church who do not hold to
be of the same faith and order with us, therefore
resolved that this church is no longer accountable for
their conduct.” The church set apart the December fourth
as a day of fasting and prayer and to select their pastor
for 1855.

1855

Bro Purifoy moderated the church’s conferences. Those
received into the church by relating their experiences
were: Joe, David, and Edith, colored persons, property of
C. Raines; Caroline, Geneta Poley, the property of Rigdon
More; Ailey, property of Robert Howe. (The book skpped
over to Feb 1856.)

1856

Sanders Durham was moderator for the church’s conference
except in November when Henry Davis served as moderator.
Letters of dismission were granted to the following:
Sister Elviry Rickerson; Sister Elizabeth Montfort. Bro
Fitchpatrick was received into the church by letter. Bro
White was expelled by the church for neglecting to attend
a conference and other unchristian conduct. Bro Wellons
and Fitchpatrick had been appointed to talk with Bro
White before the case came before the church. Received by
letter from Sandridge Church in Houston County were:
Daniel, Cooly, Jim, Little Henry, Big Henry, Matild,
Caroline, and Tuck, colored persons, property of Mrs
Rains. Bro R.M. Owens was Chosen as pastor.

1857

Bro R.M. Owens, pastor, served as moderator during the
year. Letters granted were: Bro Haywood; Isaac, Rhodes,
Amos, and Rachel, four colored persons, property of
Joseph Carson, formerly belonged to C. Rains; four
colored persons (not named), property of Risdon. Received
into the church by letter were: Sisters Percy Glisson and
Elizabeth Oxford. Bro A. Fitzpatrick and W.J. McMichel
were chosen to attend the association. Bro Owen was
chosen as pastor.

1858

R. M. Owens served as Moderator for the church’s
conferences during the year. Those received into the
church by letter during the year were: George and Green
(from Sandridge Church), property of P. Corbin; a Woman,
property of W.B. White; Sister Mary Murchison; Bro. K.B.
Murchison; Sister Martha Wilson; and Sister Amanda White.
Brother J.J.A. Wellons was chosen as a deacon. The church
went into the ordination of Bro Wellons for deacon,
Brethren Owen and S. Durham Presbytery. Received by
experience were: Frank, colored man, property of the
Estate of Edmund Raines; Phill, colored man, the property
of C. Murchison; Sister Martha McMichael; Bro. George
White; Sister Mary Davis; Bro Leroy McMichael; Bro George
Walker; Bro William Murchison; Mrs. Elizabeth Rigdon;
Sister Mary McMichael; Gilford, man of color, property of
Thos. Raines; Judia, woman of color, property of J.
McClendons.

The order of baptism was administered during 1858 to:
Sarah, colored woman, property of W.B. White; Sisters
Martha McMichael and Mary Davis; Bro George White; Bro
Phill, property of C. Murchison; Elizabeth Rigdon; Leroy
McMichael; William Murchison; Sister Mary McMichael;
Gilford, man of color; Judea, woman of color, property of
J. McClendon. Received into the church by restoration
were: Bro W.B. White and Thomas, man of color, property
of Henry Davis’s estate. Sister Oliver Philips applied
for her letter which was granted. Those elected as
delegates to the Association were Bro A. Fitzpatrick and
George White, with Bro J.J.A. Wellons as alternate. The
church sent $1.00 for min. and $1.00 for Association
purposes. Bro Alex Fitzpatrick was duly elected as church
clerk at the August meeting. A license to preach was
granted to Peter, man of color and property of Mrs. Peter
Corbin. In November, the church went into conference and
unanimously elected Bro. R.M. Owen as pastor for 1989.

1859

Brother R.M. Owen served as pastor and moderator during
the year. In March Bro John Wellons moved that Bro George
White and K.B. Murchison be appointed to see Bro George
Walker for improper conduct. Bro Wellons called for the
letters of three colored Sisters, and for the clerk to
write them, which was granted. Bro Walker gave
acknowledgement and was forgiven. In June the church
appointed K.B. Murchison and John Wells to see William
Murchison for a public offense. In July Brothers
Murchison and Wellons reported that Bro William Murchison
stated that he would attend conference. Whereas Murchison
failed to attend conference, the church preferred a
charge for retailing S_____ liquor and non-attendance of
conference business. At the next meeting Bro Wm.
Murchison’s case was taken up, and after hearing from
him, the church withdrew the hand of fellowship and he
was excommunicated. Brethren K.B. Murchison and J.J.
Wellons were chosen delegates to the Association. Bro
Wellon moved to liberate and license Bro K. B. Murchison
and Bro George W. White to preach the gospel of Jesus
Christ.  Received into the church during the year either
by letter or by experience and baptism were: Eliza, a
colored sister, property of James McMichael; M.H.
Fitzpatrick; Sister Elizabeth White; Bro Thomas White;
Bro Tanner; Sister Olive Philips; Sister N.C. Turner;
Mariah, a woman of color property of B. McCrary; Bro Ed
Turner and Sister Nancy C. Turner, his wife; Mariah, a
colored Sister. Sister Martha Wilson applied for her
letter, which was granted. Bro Owen resigned as pastor.
The church chose Bro John Searcy as Pastor, and Bro White
and Murchison were appointed to ask his acceptance to the
same. Bro White and Murchison were also appointed to
draft a resolution expressive of the church’s feelings at
the parting of the late Pastor, R.M. Owen. In November
the resolution was read and spread on the minutes of the
church. Bro White reported that Rev. John Searcy could
not accept the call of the church. Bro C. Purifoy was
unanimously elected and Wellons and Murchison were
appointed to notify him of the call and ask his
acceptance to the same.

1860

Bro C. Purifoy served as moderator for the year except as
follows: April and September, J.V. Gordon; November and
December, J.J.A. Wellons. In delegates to the Association
were Bro George W. White, K.B. Murchison and J.J. Wellons
as alternate. Bro Edward Tanner, and his wife, Nancy C.
Turner, applied for letters, which were granted on motion
by Bro J.J. Wellons. Received by experience and baptized
were: Vincey, colored woman, property of Elizabeth
Morgan; Rederick, colored man, property of Thomas Murray;
Jennie, woman of color, property of Wm B. White. Bro A.B.
White brought a charge of theft against Tom, a colored
brother, property of estate of Henry Davis, deacon. After
consideration, he was excommunicated. Bro John Searcy was
chosen Pastor for 1861, and George W. White and J.J. A.
Wellons were appointed to inform and solicit his
acceptance. Bro Searcy declined and Bro Robert Cunningham
as chosen as Pastor.

1861

In January, Bro Cunningham declined as Pastor. Bro
Purifoy was chosen. Bro K.B. Murchison, M.H. Fitzpatrick
and G.W. White, alternate, were chosen as delegates to
the Association. Bro A. Fitzpatrick was granted his
letter upon request. Sister Celia Bridges, from Harmony
Church and Jasper Knowlton, from Lebanon Church, were
received into the church. J.V. Gordon was unanimously
chosen as pastor for 1862.

1862

J.V. Gordon served as Moderator for the year. Delegates
appointed to the Association were Dr. K.B. Murchison, A.
Fitzpatrick and J.J. Wellon. The church collected money
for the following: Minutes $1.50; Association fund, $.75;
Army collection, $8.00; Indian Mission, $10.00. Sister
Samantha White, Sister Mary Wellons, Sister Martha
Knowlton, and Rufus White were received. Bro J.V. Gordon
was chosen by a majority as Pastor.


1863

J.V. Gordon served as Moderator. G.W. White, J.J.A.
Wellon and A. Fitzpatrick were chosen as delegates to the
next Association to be held at Union Church in Macon
County. K.B. Murchison, the clerk, was ordered to prepare
a letter. Received into the church by experience were Bro
Stephen Rigdom and Sister Nancy Gordon. Bro Ross was
chosen as Pastor and W.B. White as appointed to notify
him.

1864

In March, J.J.A. Wellons served as moderator. The
committee failed to see Bro Ross; therefore, the church
again went into choice and Bro Gordon was Pastor and
accepted. In August, the letter to the Association,
convening at Perry, Houston County, was prepared and read
by the clerk and adopted by the church. Emily Fitzpatrick
was received by letter. In September the meeting lasted
eight days with the beloved Bro R.M. Owen and J. Thomas
laboring faithfully with the beloved Pastor in warning
sinners. The following five were added to the church by
experience: Bro B.F. White, Sister Sarah E. Murchison,
Mary Corbin, Julia Gordon, and George Ann Oxford, and one
by letter, Sister Eliza Wallace. Bro Thomas accepted the
call made by the church to serve them as their Pastor for
the year 1865.

1865

Jett Thomas served as moderator for the church’s
conferences. The church extended the right hand of
fellowship to James M. Wilson, having received a
certificate from the army of his making profession and
being baptized. Delegates elected to the Association were
Brothers George White, J.J.A. Wellons and K.B. Murchison,
with Green White as alternate. Received into the church
by experience were: Bro James Jackson, Bro Henry White,
Bro James White, Sister Mary Taylor. Sister E. Whitaker
joined by letter. Sister Emily Fitzpatrick called for her
letter. Bro James McMichael acknowledged dismission of
duty on his part, asked pardon and forgiveness, which was
unanimously granted. The church withdrew the hand of
fellowship from Gifford, colored man, property of Thomas
Raines. G.W. White, K.B. Murchison, and S. Rigdom were
appointed to see Bro James M. Jackson for non-attendance.
In December, Bro J. Jackson and S.Rigdon were appointed
to see Bro G. Walker about reports being in circulation
of his being intoxicated and using profane language. Bro
Jette Thomas was unanimously chosen as Pastor for 1866.

1866

Jett Thomas served as Moderator for 1866. Bro Walker came
forward, made acknowledgements, and asked forgiveness,
which was granted. Bro J.L. Jackson was chosen as a
deacon. In March, a committee was selected to request the
Pastors of Antioch and Lebannon Churches to assist in the
ordination of Bro J.L. Jackson as deacon and G.W. White
as Minister of the Gospel. In April, Jett Thomas,
Washington Thomas, and J.V. Gordon were brethren who
composed the Presbytery that proceeded with the
examination of Bro J.L. Jackson, who was then ordained by
the laying of hands. Bro G.W. White was also ordained as
Minister of the Gospel by the Presbytery. Bro Reddick
Harp, a freedman, called for his church letter, which was
granted. Bro George Walker was arrayed before the church
for the charge of intoxication and was excluded. Bro G.W.
White, J.L. Jackson, and K.B. Murchison were chosen as
delegates to the Association. The church sent $2.50.
Received into the church by experience or by letter were
Sister Mitt McMichael, Sister Melvina Griffin, and Bro C.
Griffin.




An index for the contents of this book, this part showing
the members who were received by experience at Elim
Church, Crawford County, GA from the constitution till
the present time, 1840.

Brook, Elizabeth		Booth, Martha		Booth, Zachariah
Brook, Elizabeth		Calhoun, Elizabeth	Childer, Isaac
Collins, Sarah			Corbin, H.L.		Cook, Carwell
Carstarphen, Elizabeth	Cook, Olive		Corbin, N.B.
Carstarphen, Jos. J.		Davis, Thomas	Davis, Henry
Davis, Thos.			Davis, Sarah		Green, Mary
Heard, Mary			Hick, Nancy		Hickey, Mary
Harp, Mrs. Sarah		Irvin, Eliza		Keating, Mary
Lock, Willis			Leary, Mary		Montford, Elizabeth
Muncus, Cynthia		Pickett, M.A.E.	Pickett, Seaborn
Price, Lucas			Price, Elizabeth	Smith, Sarah
Smith, Miss Harriet		Smith, Harriet		Summerlin, Epsy
Standford, Jeptha M.?		Tanner, Sarah		White, Benjamin
Wood, William		Willoby, Richard	Wallace, E.B.
White, Nelly			Wallace, Eliza		Wood, Mary

(others listed)
Colvin, Mary 			Gordon, Julia		Oxford, George Ann
Fitzpatrick, Emily		Taylor, Emily		Whitaker, E.
McMichael, Mittie		Griffin, Melvina	Taylor, Martha
Whitaker, E.


COLORED MEMBERS OF ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH

Property of W.B. White		Property of C. Murchison
Easter					Phill
Sarah



Property of G.P. Harp			Property of Isaac Chatfield
Thomas 				Austin
Reta (his wife)				Jane (his wife)

Property of Mrs. Edmund Raines	Property of Sirena Braswell
Isaac					Isaac
Nat	
George					Property of Christian Willis
Green					Amy
Frank

Property of Brinkley Glisson		Property of Robert Howe
Sally					Sallie
					Celia
Property of Mrs. Peter Corban	Mariah
Peter					Elsy
Eff
Henry					Property of Henry Davis
Jim					Thomas
Caroline	
Henry					Property of Thomas Raines
Cooly					Gilford
Daniel
Catherine				Property of J. McMichael
Henny					Eliza
Edith
Adaline				Property of Bartly McCrary
Chine					Mariah
Matilda	
Margaret				Property of Elizabeth Morgan
Caroline				Vincy
Lucy

Property of Thomas Murray		Property of W.B. White
Rederick				Jennie