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James Mumford, Ezra Courtney, Elizabeth Courtney, from Ebenezer Church S. Carolina. Sarah Chance from Bark Camp Church, Georgia. The Said Members, having thus met, requested to be constituted a Church Which was accordingly done by the Rev. Richard Curtis and Thomas Mercer, with the aid of James Courtney from S. Carolina, Jonathan Curtis from Coles Creek Church, and Isaac Jackson from New Providence. June 31[sic], 1806: Met in Conference. Rec'd Hardy Brian from Welch Neck Church, S. Carolina, by letter. Rec'd Laban Bacot, by letter, from Mount Pleasant Church, S. Carolina. Motion made & seconded for the choice of a Deacon. It is laid over to next Conference. July 5, 1806: Met in Conference. On motion made & seconded. Laban Bacot is appointed Church Clerk. On motion made & seconded an election was held, and Hardy Brian chosen Deacon. On motion made & seconded the following brethren were appointed to attend as visitants at a conference at Coles Creek Church on Friday before the first Sunday in August, viz, Ezra Courtney, Mark Cole, Batson Morgan, James Mumford & Rees Perkins. On motion made & seconded it is resolved that the Rev. Richard Curtis and Thomas Mercer do meet at Ebenezer on Friday before the fourth Sunday in July (Inst.) for the purpose of ordaining Ezra Courtney. Resolved that the Minutes of each conference be read at the close thereof. July 25, 1806: Met in conference. Ezra Courtney ordained by the Rev. Richard Curtis and Thomas Mercer. Rec'd by letter Jemima Brian from Welch Neck Church, S. Carolina. Rec'd Benjamin Brown & Rhoda, his wife from Ebenezer Church, S. Carolina. October 4, 1806: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter Anna Courtney from Second Creek Church. November 1, 1806: Met in conference. Upon information made to the Church, Batson Morgan was dealt with for Shooting out the eyes of a bull which belonged to Lewis Perkins; for which he is laid under censure. On motion made & seconded Ezra Courtney was called to take the pastoral care of the Church, who defers an answer. December 6, 1806: Met in conference. No business. 1807 January 3, 1807: Met in conference. By the unanimous voice of the Church, Batson Morgan is pardoned for the trespass against Lewis Perkins upon his, the said Morgan's, declaring he did not intentionally damage the bull for which he was laid under suspence. Upon complaint made by Batson Morgan, Jas. Mumford was dealt with for calling the said Morgan a lyar and also saying he could prove him to be a liar. For which contention they the said Batson & James are both laid under censure. January 31, 1807: Met in conference. The following brethren, viz, John Courtney, Rev. Ezra Courtney, & Mark Cole were appointed to attend a conference at Coles Creek Church to be held on Feb. the 27th for the purpose of forming an Association. April 4, 1807: Rec'd by letter Ric'd Story from little Briar Creek Church, Ga. Met in conference. James Mumford upon confession of fault for the illicit manner of expression to Batson Morgan and also by shewing his reasons to be Sufficiently just concerning the idea he expressed of and to him, the said Batson, he is restored to the fellowship of the Church. Batson Morgan continued under censure. May 2, 1807: Met in conference. Batson Morgan by a majority of votes excommunicated from the Church for insulting the members thereof by abusive aspersions against them in time of conference. By unanimous voice of the Church the Rev. Ezra Courtney is chosen pastor of the same for one year. June 6, 1807: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter the following Brethren, viz, Isham Nettles, Charles Barfield, & James Mitchell from Sandy Bluff Church, Williamsburg District, S. Carolina. July 4, 1807: Met in conference. No business. August 1, 1807: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter William West & Marcy, his wife, from Bethel Church. September 5, 1807: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter Mary Skinner from Bark Camp Church, Burk County, Georgia. On motion made and seconded the Rev. Ezra Courtney & Hardy Brian are appointed delegates to the Association at Bethel on the fourth Sunday in this Month. October 3, 1807: On information given that Brother Jas Mumford attended a horse race, brother Hardy Brian, the informer, is appointed to cite the said James to appear next conference for a hearing in the matter above Mentioned. Hardy Brian and Ezra Courtney appointed to examine Members who do not commune. On motion made and seconded it was put to vote and carried by a majority that where there are any member or members of the Babtist order living convenient to our Church having letter or letters of Dismission from any other Church or Churches and do not give in or offer to give in their letter or letters to our Church, or any other, nor offer [one word?] in any way, Shall be examined for the reason of such neglect, by any Member or Members appointed or that may be appointed for that purpose. October 31, 1807: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter Solomon Morgan from Ebenezer Church, Darlington District, S. Carolina. Rec'd by letter Anna Nettles from Sandy Bluff Church, Williamsburgh District, S. Carolina. James Mumford excused himself in going to the horserace by pleading lawful business, for which offence he was Sharply reproved & pardoned. December 5, 1807: Met in conference. Resolved by a unanimous choice of the Church that Hardy Brian who has been upon trial as a Deacon to our Church be ordained at next Church Meeting on Sunday. 1808 January 2, 1808: Met in conference. On motion made and seconded this time appointed for Hardy Brian ordination is laid over to the first Sunday in Feb. on which occasion it is resolved that the Rev. Richard Curtis be called to the assistance of the Rev. Ezra Courtney in the said ordination and that Laban Bacot do write to the said Richard Curtis for the above purpose. On motion made and seconded it was put to vote for the choice of a second Deacon, and by a large majority John Courtney was chosen. February 6, 1808: Met in conference. No business. February 14, 1808: Met in conference. Elizabeth Weakley Babtised upon an Experience given in & received on Sunday the 7th Feb. (Inst.). March 5, 1808: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter Frances Simmons from Sandy Bluff Church, Williams District, S. Carolina. Ordered that Laban Bacot do write a letter to Moses Hadley and Thomas Mercer requesting them as authorized preachers to solicit their aid in ordaining Hardy Brian Deacon, on the first Sunday in April next. April 2, 1808: Met in conference. No business. June 4, 1808: Met in conference. On motion made and seconded we proceeded to an investigation of the accusation against the Rev. =0CEzra Courtney of imprudent behavior towards E. Simmons a young woman. Which done it was given by a majority that he is not liable to crimination. July 2, 1808: Met in conference. Complaint being made by the Rev. Ezra Co urtney of his being injured by certain members of the Church in accusatio n against him. It is ordered that the Rev. Moses Hadliegh & Thomas Mercer be Solicited to give their aid on next Church Meeting, Say Saturday befo re the first Sunday in August, and that Laban Bacot do write to them. August 6, 1808: Met in conference. James Mitchel was laid under Suspense and cleared by his confession. John Courtney, Mark Cole, Hannah Cole, Laban Bacot were laid under Suspense. September 3, 1808: Met in conference. On motion made the Rev. Ezra Courtney & Hardy Brian & Charles Barfield were appointed Delegates to the Association at New Providence. Ezra Courtney to write the Association letter. October 1, 1808: Met in conference. The Association letter read & received. Mary Curtis dismissed. November 5, 1808: Met in conference. No business done. December 31, 1808: Met in conference. The following members, viz, Hardy Brian, Solomon Morgan, Isham Nettles, Richard Story, Charles Barfield, Benjamin Brown, & James Mumford. Taken under consideration those Members laid under Suspense, Namely, Mark Cole, Hannah Cole, & Laban Bacot. Motion being made, whether they Should be continued in the Church, it is unanimously agreed to Exclude them from the Church. John Courtney is continued till further consideration. 1809 February 3, 1809: Met in conference. Brother Ezra Courtney called upon to take the Pastoral care of the Church. His answer postponed till the next meeting. March 4, 1809: Met in conference. Bro. Ezra Courtney consents to take the Pastoral care of the Church. April 1, 1809: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter Brother William Brian. May 6, 1809: Met in conference. The case of Brother John Courtney is procrastinated till the next meeting. June 3, 1809: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter Sister Mary Goyne. Rec'd by letter Brother John Richardson. The case of Brother John Courtney further considered. He is excluded from our Society for Still holding his charge against Brother Ezra Courtney wrongfully. July 1, 1809: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter Sister Nancy Richardson. Rec'd by letter Sister Mary Seabor. Motion made & seconded, that a Deacon be had in view to be taken on trial at our next Conference. August 5, 1809: Met in conference. Brother Isham Nettles is unanimously the choice of the Church, here present as Deacon. Resolved and seconded that Brother Benjamin Brown Shall be cited by Brother Richard Story or Brother Hardy Brian to attend our next Conference to give an account of his non-attendance to his seat. September 2, 1809: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter Brother David Dixson and Silvia Dixson also Sister Rhoda Scarf. Brother Benjamin Brown came forward according to the citation and excuses himself for his conduct in not attending his seat. Resolved and seconded there Shall be drawn a Decorum for the use of the Church, Viz, Rev. Ezra Courtney, Hardy Brian, Richard Estess, and James Mumford to sit together for that purpose, Said Decorum to be presented at our next Church Meeting. Brother James Mumford is appointed to write the Association letter. September 30, 1809: Met in conference. Adopted a Decorum for the Church. The Association letter received. The choice of the delegates to the Association, Viz, Ezra Courtney, Hardy Brian, and Charles Barfield. Brother Hardy Brian chosen Treasurer for the Church. November 4, 1809: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter Sister Nancy Richardson. On motion made and seconded All Babtist Members coming into the bounds of Ebenezer Church, and holding their letters of Dismission longer than Six months without presenting them for admission into the Church. Such members shall not be fellowshiped without reasonable confession. December 4, 1809: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter Sister Abigail Doughty and Sister Abitha Williams. Report being made against Brother Benjamin Brown of being intoxicated and wishing to fight, being asked of the matter he denies the impeachment. Brother Ezra Courtney is chosen to inquire into the verasity of said report, and inform the Church the truth of the same next meeting. 1810 January 6, 1810: Met in conference. Brother Ezra Courtney informs the Church no evidence can be obtained with respect to Benjamin Brown's impeachment. February 3, 1810: Met in conference. No business. March 3, 1810: Met in conference. No business. March 31, 1810: Met in conference. No business. May 5, 1810: Met in conference. Brother Hardy Brian informs the Church of an unfavorable report circulating upon Brother Solomon Morgan. On motion made & seconded Brother Hardy Brian & Brother John Richardson Shall go forward with a letter (on account of his deafness) to inform him of said report. Moved & seconded. All Members present at each Conference, Shall be enrolled. June 2, 1810: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter Sister Ann Watkins from the State of S. Carolina. Rec'd by letter Brother Peter Humble and Sister Nancy Humble from the State of North Carolina, Montgomery County. The case of Brother Morgan laid over till next meeting. Brother Isham Nettles desires a letter of dismission for himself and Wife, Which is granted by the Church. June 30, 1810: Met in conference. The case of Brother Solomon Morgan being duly considered, he the said Morgan is excommunicated for vulgar Language and improper charge against his wife. August 4, 1810: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter Sister Sarah Mercels from Snell's Creek Church, Bullock County, Georgia. September 1, 1810: Met in conference. The following brethren, Viz, Hardy Brian, Charles Barfield, Wm Brian, James Mitchel, John Richardson, Wm West, & James Mumford. By unanimous voice, Brethren Ezra Courtney & Hardy Brian are chosen Delegates to the next Association. Brother James Mumford is chosen to write the Association letter. October 6, 1810: Met in conference. The following Brethren, Viz, Ezra Courtney, Charles Barfield, David Dixson, Peter Humble, James Mitchel, James Mumford, Elizabeth Courtney, Elizabeth Morgan, & Mary Carlin. November 3, 1810: Met in conference. The following Brethren, Viz, Ezra Courtney, Hardy Brian, John Richardson, William Brian, Charles Barfield, David Dixson, Peter Humble, James Mitchel, James Mumford, Elizabeth Courtney, Elizabeth Morgan, & Mary Carlin. December 5, 1810: Met in conference. The following Brethren, Viz, Ezra Courtney, Hardy Brian, William Brian, Charles Barfield, James Mitchel, James Mumford, Peter Humble, Elizabeth Courtney, & Nancy Humble. No business. 1811 January 5, 1811: Met in conference, the following Brethren, Viz, Ezra Courtney, Hardy Brian, Charles Barfield, James Mitchel, Benjamin Brown, William Brian, Peter Humble, David Dixson, James Mumford, Sister Elizabeth Courtney. Resolved that Brother Rees Perkins shall be cited to attend our Church Meeting in March, to answer to certain grievances lodged in the Church against him. Complaint being made by Brother Henry Humble of negligence in Brother Charles Barfield in not paying him a certain sum of money. We therefore enjoin it on him to use his greatest exertions to pay said debt. February 2, 1811: Met in conference. Brother Charles Barfield informs the Church he has discharged the debt due Brother Henry Humble. Application being made to Brother Ezra Courtney to attend us the present year, to which he consents. March 2, 1811: Conference disapointed by reason of a Union Meeting at New Providence. April 6, 1811: Met in conference. The case of Brother Perkins entered Jan. 5th considered over at the present, by a majority the Said Perkins is continued under Suspense until a further hearing. By request of the Church Brother Ezra Courtney is to write him another letter. May 4, 1811: Met in conference. We, the Church at Ebenezer, agree to write a letter to Skull Creek Church, in the State of Georgia, Bullock County, requesting to be authorized to hear a consistence of Richard Albritton, Excommunicated from said Church. June 1, 1811: No Meeting. July 6, 1811: Met in conference. Certain difficulties having taken place amongst us with respect to certain conduct of some of us by Elder Ezra Courtney to have been rong, and against himself.The above having been debated a Satisfaction appeared not to be obtained. August 3, 1811: Met in conference. The above Matter of July 6th called to question again. Remains Still unsettled. Laid over till next Meeting. August 31, 1811: Met in conference. The above difficulty from July 6th discussed and done away by confession of each party. James Mumford chosen to write the Association letter. October 5, 1811: Met in conference. Letter to the Association read and Received. November 30, 1811: Met in conference. No Business. 1812 January 4, 1812: Met in conference. No business. February 1, 1812: Met in conference. On motion made & seconded we appoint to hold a day of fasting and prayer on the Friday before the first Sunday in March next. April 4, 1812: Met in conference. Moved & Seconded that Brother Ezra Courtney cite Brother David Dixson to attend our next Meeting to answer to his non-attendance for several months. May 2, 1812: Met in conference. The case of Rees Perkins of Jan. 5th 1811, considered over. Whereupon we hold him no longer in fellowship, Through his non-attendance to our calls and for fist-fighting. We consider him Excommunicated from our Society. June 6, 1812: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter Sister Charity Sweat. Brother Wm West applied for a letter of dismission for himself and Wife, also for Sister Sarah Mercels, which is granted. Rec'd two by Experience namely, Sarah Mumford & Celia Mumford. July 4, 1812: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter Brother Manson McDonnol from Sumpter District, S. Carolina. August 1, 1812: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience John McCalister, Elvy Hooper, & Nancy Martin. August 2, 1812: Rec'd by Experience Ann McCalister and Thomas Edwards. September 5, 1812: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience two Africans viz, Sam & Philis. By unanimous voice Elder Ezra Courtney is to write our next Association Letter. October 2, 1812: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience Abraham Marler. Rec'd by Experience Fleming Watkins. Rec'd by Experience Martha Clark. Rec'd by letter Matthew Jones. Rec'd by Experience Jacob Stokes. October 3, 1812: Rec'd by letter Sister Vineney Chance. Rec'd by letter the Rev. John Atkins. Letter to the Mississippi Babtist Association read and received. James Mumford chosen Deacon for the Church. Delegates chosen to attend the above mentioned Association, Viz, John Atkins, Ezra Courtney, & John McCalister. October 31, 1812: Met in conference. On motion made & seconded. Resolved, that we make preparation to build a new Meeting house. Resolved, that Fleming Watkins, Peter Humble, & James Mumford prefix on a place to build said Meeting house and upon what terms Land can be had and make a report of the same at our next conference. December 5, 1812: Met in conference. The committee came forward informing that the terms of land cannot be had until a future opportunity of suing the Proprietor. Which matter we agree to postpone till next Meeting. 1813 January 1, 1813: Met in conference. Thomas Splaun, Sen., came forward desiring the Watch of the Church, which was Granted. The Church making application to Elder Ezra Courtney, to attend our Meetings & act as Pastor, for the present year to Which he agrees to attend us Monthly as usual. February 6, 1813: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience Ann Pool. Rec'd by Experience Timothy Dunn. Rec'd by letter Brother Spencer Fisher. Rec'd by letter Sister Priscilla Fisher. Resolved that a committee be appointed to examine into a report of Benjamin Brown's wagering on a horse race. David Felps, Josiah Nighton, & Manson McDonnold Appointed to said committee. Rec'd into Fellowship at Hepzibah at Sundry times viz, Josiah Nighton by letter, Elley Vickers by letter, David Felps by Experience, Lydia White by Experience. February 20, 1813: At Hepzibah. Rec'd by Experience Elizabeth Taylor, Rec'd by letter Brother Thomas Knight. Rec'd by Letter Sister Rachel Barfield. March 6, 1813: Met in conference at Ebenezer. Rec'd by letter Brother Watson Boon. The case of Brother Benjamin Brown, Brought forward and investigated. The committee appointed at last Meeting to inquire into the said circumstance existing against the said Brown, finds & brings forward sufficient evidence, upon Which we declare against, and Excommunicate the said Benjamin Brown for his act of attending a horse race, and wagering thereon. By unanimous voice, Brother Josiah Nighton is nominated to Act as Deacon in our Church. April 3, 1813: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience Sarah Courtney, Sen. Rec'd by Experience Elizabeth Mitchel. Rec'd by Experience Katharine Courtney. Rec'd by Experience Ann Bird. Rec'd by Experience Joseph White. Rec'd into fellowship by Concession, Thomas Jackson. Rec'd into Watch-care John Wood. April 17, 1813: At Hepzibah, Rec'd by Experience Evangalist Edwards. Rec'd by Experience Samuel Dearmon & Rec'd by Experience Elizabeth Dearmon, his wife. Rec'd by Experience Nancy Esom. Rec'd by Experience Sarah Kent. April 24, 1813: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience Elizabeth Tines. Rec'd by Experience Elizabeth Chance. Rec'd by Experience Robert Pool. Rec'd by Experience Francis Martin. Rec'd by Experience William Neatherlin. Rec'd by Experience Lewis Yarbrough. Rec'd by Experience Isaac Polk. Rec'd by Experience James Simmons. May 16, 1813: At Hepzibah, Rec'd by letter John Guoyne. Rec'd by Experience James Brian. June 5, 1813: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience Rachel Hill. Rec'd by Experience African Pearo. June 19, 1813: Rec'd by letter William Knight. Rec'd by letter Matilda Guoynes. Rec'd by Experience Jemima Cleaveland. Rec'd by Experience Lucada Lee. Rec'd by Experience Richard Taylor. Rec'd by Experience Philip Lewis. Rec'd by Experience William Bird. July 3, 1813: Met in conference. Restored to Fellowship Frances Jackson. Rec'd by Experience Rachel Neatherlin. Rec'd by Experience John Keller. July 17, 1813: At Hepzibah, Rec'd by letter Sarah Lewis. Rec'd into Fellowship Margaret Taylor. Rec'd by Experience Elizabeth Clemmons. July 31, 1813: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience James Curtis. Rec'd by Experience Margaret Splaun. September 4, 1813: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience George Caldwell. Brother Wm Neathirlin by unanimous voice of the Church, chosen Treasurer. Rec'd by Experience Ann Curtis. By application to the Church Brother Rees Perkins is granted a Letter of dismission. October 2, 1813: Met in conference. Letter to the Association Rec'd. Brother Ezra Courtney, Lewis Yarbrough, & Samuel Dearmon, Delegates to the Association. November 6, 1813: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience Robert Nettles. Rec'd by Experience James Brian. The under named Babtist Members applyed for Letters of Dismission which was granted, to wit: Males: Josiah Nighton Females: Elizabeth Taylor Manson McDonnel Elizabeth Morgan David Felps Mary Nettles Richard Taylor Lydia White Robert Nettles Nancy Bird William Brian Rachel Barfield Elley Vickers Elizabeth Dearmon Thomas Knight Nancy Esom Thomas Jackson Elizabeth Chance Evangelist Edwards Matilda Guoine Samuel Dearmond Jemima Cleaveland Lewis Yarbrough Lucada Lee John Guoine Charity Sweat James Brian, Junr. Frances Jackson William Knight Sarah Lewis Phillip Lewis Elizabeth Courtney William Bird Margaret Taylor James Brian, Sen. Elizabeth Clemmons Jacob Stokes Jemima Brian Timothy Dunn Abigail Doughty Richard Story Rhoda Brown Samuel Lee Mary Guine Margaret Splaun Susannah Knight Tine Weatherspoon Mary Knight Margaret Curtis Mildred Splaun December 4, 1813: Met in conference. No business. 1814 January 1, 1814: Met in conference. By free consent of the Church Elder Ezra Courtney Called to take the Pastoral care of the Same the present year to which he agrees. On motion made & seconded, Resolved that at our next Meeting another Deacon shall be elected. February 5, 1814: Met in conference. According to a resolve at last Meeting for the election of a Deacon. Brother Fleming Watkins is elected. March 6, 1814: No conference. April 1, 1814: Met in conference. Brother Thomas Edwards came forward and made confession of his misconduct at Baton Rouge, which gave satisfaction to the Church. April 2, 1814: Met in conference. By an agreement of contending parties viz, John L. Simmons & Francis Martin a committee was chosen to settle a difficulty between the said parties. The committee returning informs the Church they have settled the difficulty to their own Satisfaction & the Committee's. April 30, 1814: Met in conference. No business. June 4, 1814: Met in conference. No business. July 1, 1814: Met in conference. No business. August 6, 1814: Met in conference. No business. September 3, 1814: Met in conference. Sister Silvia Tines came forward complaining that Brother John J. Simmons had improperly charged her conduct in introducing his Daughter in company, which being investigated, the Said Simmons fell under reproof of the Church. Further disputes yet remaining betwixt Said parties, Laid over till our next Conference. Brother Mumford appointed to write our Letter to the next Association. October 1, 1814: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter brother James Neatherlin and his wife Elizabeth. The difficulty between brother Simmons and sister Tines laid over till next Meeting. Choice of Delegates to the Association, viz, brother Ezra Courtney, John McCalister, and Watson Boon. The Association letter read & received. November 4, 1814: Met in conference. The dispute between Sylvia Tines and John J. Simmons of Sept. 3d brought forward and reinvestigated and the said Simmons upon his concession is retained in fellowship with the church. And the said Sylvia Tines Exclude by holding her integrity of hardness to the Said Simmons. The Church adjourned till tomorrow 11 O'Clock. November 5, 1814: Met in conference. According to adjournment. Rec'd by Experience a negro man named Net. belonging to Mr. Little Atkinson. December 2, 1814: Met in conference. Brother John McCalister and Sister Ann, his wife, applied for letters of dismission which is granted. December 31, 1814: Met in conference. Unanimously agreed that brother Ezra Courtney take the pastorial care of the Church to which he agreed. 1815 February 4, 1815: Met in conference. No business. March 4, 1815: Met in conference. From a report in circulation that William Thompson has deserted his Corps from Camp. Whereupon we cite him to Church by E. Courtney to answer said report. April 1, 1815: Met in conference. Taking up the charge against William Thompson. And upon his concession of fault he is retained in fellowship. May 6, 1815: Met in conference. Upon finding Thomas Edwards guilty of chard-playing and being reproved for the same. Which producing no appearance of conviction, he the said Edwards is excluded from our union. Ruth Drenen restored to fellowship upon her concession of former faults. June 2, 1815: Beginning Quarterly Meetings. Met in conference. No business. August 5, 1815: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience Elizabeth Drenan. Rec'd by Experience Media Vick. A certain report against brother William Thompson respecting his conduct with Mr. Semmons, being brought forward and investigated. Whereupon the said Thompson is found worthy of reproof by the Church. Having taken into consideration some policies of ill conduct committed by Sister Elizabeth Weakley. Which was laid over till next conference to be settled by a committee of the following members viz, Peter Humble, Isaac Polk, J. Mumford, Ann Watkins & Rachel Hill. September 1, 1815: Beginning Quarterly Meetings. Met in conference. The committee according to the appointment of last conference, having taken up the charge against Elizabeth Weakley find her guilty and worthy of exclusion from the Church. Report being made that Media Vick has departed from the truth. A Committee being appointed to attend to said report, returned their Virdict to the Church finding her guilty and worthy of exclusion. Brother Fleming Watkins appointed to write our Association Letter. September 30, 1815: Met in conference. The Association Letter called for & received. The Delegates chosen for the Association viz, Brethren Ezra Courtney & Fleming Watkins. October 28, 1815: Met in conference. The following members applyed for letters of dismission viz, Sister Rachel Neatherlin brother Francis Martin, brother Ezra Courtney & sister Elizabeth Courtney, which was granted. Brother James Mitchel appointed to keep the Meeting house for the term of one year. Being put to vote and found unanimous that brother James M. Mumford and brother Fleming Watkins be ordained on the ensuing day to the Deaconship. Met on Lord'd day according to appointment. After two sermons being delivered, one by brother Isham Nettles, the other by brother Ezra Courtney. The above mentioned Ordination performed. December 8, 1815: Quarterly Meeting began. Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience African Ben. belonging to Samuel Harrell. 1816 January 6, 1816: Met in conference. No business. February 3, 1816: Met in conference. No business. March 1, 1816: Quarterly Meeting. Met in conference. No business. April 6, 1816: Met in conference. Taking into view the absence of William Thompson from his seat, together with his contempt to the same, which being put to vote, the said Thompson is excluded from fellowship. May 4, 1816: Met in conference. No business. June 1, 1816: Met in conference. Rec'd by Letter Leset a negro woman. July 6, 1816: Met in conference. No business. August 3, 1816: Met in conference. Brother John J. Simmons applied for a Letter of Dismission which is granted. August 30, 1816: Quarterly Meeting. Met in conference. Brother Fleming Watkins chosen to write our Association Letter. Sister Frances Simmons applied for a letter of dismission which was granted. October 5, 1816: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience Priscilla Cast. William Thompson restored again to fellowship, and also granted him a letter of Dismission. The Association letter called for read and received. Brother James M. Mumford & Peter Humble chosen delegates to the Association. November 2, 1816: Met in conference. No business. November 30, 1816: Quarterly Meeting. Met in conference. Brother James Mitchel applied for Letters of Dismission for himself and wife which was granted. Sister Rachel Hill applied for a letter having lost her letter granted some time ago. The request granted. 1817 January 4, 1817: Met in conference. No business. February 1, 1817: Met in conference. Having taken into view the long absence of brother William Thompson's attending his seat, Therefore brother Fleming Watkins is appointed to cite him to church. March 1, 1817: Met in conference. According to brother Fleming Watkins orders to cite Wm Thomson to Church. Said Watkins informed that said Thomson gave him Satisfactory excuse for his neglect, Whereupon he is freed from the censure of the Church. April 5, 1817: Met in conference. No business. May 3, 1817: Met in conference. Brother Isaac Polk applied for a letter of Dismission for himself and wife. the same granted by the Church. May 31, 1817: Met in conference. No business. July 5, 1817: Met in conference. No business. August 2, 1817: Met in conference. No business. September 6, 1817: Met in conference. Brother Fleming Watkins appointed to write a letter to the Mississippi Baptist Association to be held on Bogue Chitto. October 4, 1817: Met in conference. The Association letter Called for read and received. brother Peter Humble and brother Robert Pool appointed to bear said letter. And present the Church to the Mississippi Baptist Association. Money contributed to the Association fund and for printing the minutes of the Association of 1817-Viz, Association fund Minutes Jas M. Mumford 0.75 0.25 John Courtney " 0.25 Peter Humble 0.37 1/2 0.12 1/2 Matthew Jones 0.37 1/2 0.12 1/2 George Caldwell 0.12 1/2 0.12 1/2 M. Clark 0.12 1/2 0.12 1/2 Fleming Watkins 0.87 1/2 0.12 1/2 Robert Pool 0.37 1/2 0.12 1/2 William Slaun 0.12 1/2 0.12 1/2 Elley Courtney " 0.12 1/2 Joseph White 0.12 1/2 $ 3.12 1/2 $1.62 1/2 November 5, 1817: Met in conference. No business. December 6, 1817: Met in conference. Rec'd by Letter Watson Boon & Elizabeth his wife. 1818 January 3, 1818: Met in conference. By unanimous voice of the Church, Elder Ezra Courtney called to take the Pastorial care of the Same the present year, to which he agrees. February 7, 1818: Met in conference. No business. March 9, 1818: Conference disappointed. April 4, 1818: Met in conference. No business. May 1, 1818: Met in conference. Rec'd by Letter Sister Sarah Green from the state of Georgia. June 6, 1818: Met in conference. Brother Joseph White came forward according to our rules of Decorum and Lodged in the Church that brother William Thompson was guilty of crimes dishonorable to the Gospel. Whereupon by unanimous voice Brother White is requested to cite him to attend our next meeting to answer for himself. July 4, 1818: Met in conference. The case of William Thompson called for. And upon investigation, and taking the voice of the Church, he the said Thompson is excluded for excess of drinking ardent spirits. Receiving communication from brother Fleming Watkins of a grievance existing betwixt himself and sister Elizabeth Boon. Upon agreement of the Church, the following brethren are appointed a committee, to attend on Friday next to settle said dispute viz, Mumford, Humble, White, Caldwell, & Jones, and report the result at our next Meeting. August 1, 1818: Met in conference. In Conformity to the Church, and of the restoration of our Conference on (July 4th page 65) part of the Committee Viz, Peter Humble & George Caldwell came forward and reported that brother Watkins and Sister Boon had by the advice of the committee agreed to be at peace. September 5, 1818: Met in conference. Brother James M. Mumford chosen to write our association letter. October 3, 1818: Met in conference. The letter to the Association called for read & approved. Money contributed to the Association fund and print the Minutes, Viz: Fund for Minutes Fitz M. Hunt .50 .50 Ann Watkins 1.00 .12 1/2 Peter Humble .50 .12 1/2 J. M. Mumford 1.00 .12 1/2 Sarah Courtney .12 1/2 .12 1/2 John Courtney .12 1/2 .12 1/2 Joseph Clark .12 1/2 .12 1/2 Robert Pool .25 .25 Matthew Jones .12 1/2 .12 1/2 Littleton Capel .12 1/2 .25 George Caldwell .12 1/2 .25 Joseph White .18 3/4 .25 $ 3.93 3/4 $2.25 October 31, 1818: Met in conference. No business. December 5, 1818: Met in conference. By unanimous voice brother Ezra Courtney called to take the Pastoral care of the Church. he promises to answer next meeting. 1819 January 2, 1819: Met in conference. Brother Ezra Courtney answered according to promise and agrees to take the care of the Church this year. Resolved that we forward a subscription in favor of brother E. Courtney for his servis to us in the Gospel. February 6, 1819: Met in conference. No business. March, 1819: No business or meeting. April, 1819: Met in conference. No business. May 1, 1819: Met in conference. Sister Hooper applied for a letter of Dismission, the same granted, but not taken at this time. June 5, 1819: Met in conference. Red'd in full fellowship brother Jesse Tolbert upon his part Experience, and concession of his former faults. August 28, 1819: Met in conference. Mr. Amos Green came forward and offered his Experience, and after hearing & asking him questions on the Subject, refered till next meeting. Brother Fritz M. Hunt chosen to write our letter to the ensuing Baptist Association. September 1819: No meeting. October 30, 1819: Met in conference. The case of Amos Green taken up, he is Received and babtised. November, 1819: No meeting. December 4, 1819: Met in conference. By a Resolve, ordered that brother Fritz M. Hunt, write a petitionary letter to brother Samuel Marsh to attend us as pastor the ensuing year, and that brother Mumford bear the same to him. Ordered that brother Joseph White have a letter of Dismission agreeable to his desire. 1820 January 1, 1820: Met in conference. According to a resolve of Decr. 4 (page 69) of last Meeting, brother Mumford came forward stating that he had delivered the petitionary letter to brother S. Marsh, Who promised An answer next Meeting. February 5, 1820: Met in conference. After prayer & other devotion brother Samuel Marsh agreed to attend the Church in company with brother Asa Mercer. March 4, 1820: Met in conference. Rec'd by letter brother John & Winney Stephenson. By a resolve, The Members of the Church make up in their minds the choice of a Deacon to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of brother Watkins. May 6, 1820: Met in conference. Resolved, that at our next Meeting the ordination of brother Hunt shall take place. June 3, 1820: Met in conference. According to appointment the ordination of brother Hunt was performed by brother Samuel Marsh & brother Asa Mercer. Rec'd by Experience Elizabeth B. Pool. This day complaint being made by the Rev. Jas. Smylie of some Seeming neglect viz, of some member of our Church Who said Rev. J. Smylie was neglectful of hearing, reading and prayer &C. July 1, 1820: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience William Drennan. By a resolve, Taking up the reference of June 3d a committee was appointed, viz, brother Humble, Tolbert & Mumford, to take the case under consideration and report at next meeting. August 5, 1820: Met in conference. The committee appointed July 1st reported that after particular inquiry in brother Sam's neglect, and hearing his excuses we consider him fully excusable. brother Mumford appointed to write the Association letter. =0CSeptember 2, 1820: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience a negro Woman by the name of Easter belonging to Mr. Clark. Rec'd by experience Rebeccah Nicholds. September 30, 1820: Met in conference. The association letter called for read and Received. brother Jesse Tolbert & Mumford appointed to bear the same to the Mississippi Babtist Association and there represent the Church Ebenezer. November 4, 1820: Met in conference. No business. December 2, 1820: Met in conference. By resolve of the Church brother Saml Marsh is desired to serve us in company with brother Mercer to which he says he cannot agree, but that as often as once in a quarter if convenient. 1821 January 13, 1821: Met in conference. After Some debate on the Subject, Resolved to hold our Meetings on the Second in the month, to give brother Asa Mercer convenience to attend us. February 10, 1821: Met in conference. Taking into view the inconvenience of our altering our meeting from the first to the second in the month, We therefore resolve to fall back to the first beginning saturday as before, Except Zion Hill can alter theirs, To which we petition by a letter, and brethren Mumford & Tolbert, to bear the Same and report the result. March 10, 1821: Met in conference. Brother Mumford reported that Zion Hill Church could not consistently do so. Brother Asa Mercer agrees to continue with us and take the Pastoral care of the Church this year. March 31, 1821: Met in conference. Sister Nancy Curtis applied for a letter of Dismission which is granted. May 5, 1821: Met in conference. Brother James Tolbert applied for a letter of Dismission which is granted. June 2, 1821: Met in conference. No business. June 30, 1821: Met in conference. No business. August 4, 1821: Met in conference. No business. September 1, 1821: Met in conference. Rec'd by Experience Mary Smith. Brother Mumford chosen to write our letter to the Association. October 13, 1821: Met in conference. Brother Mumford brought forward the letter according to appointment, which was read and received. Money made up for Missionary uses and for printing minutes, viz: Missionary Minutes Jas M. Mumford $ .50 $ .50 Fitz M. Hunt 1.00 .25 Wm Drennan .25 .12 1/2 Matthew Jones -- .25 Robert Pool .50 .25 Peter Humble .50 .25 $ 2.75 $ 1.12 1/2 December 1, 1821: Met in conference. Sister East Petitioned for a letter of Dismission which was granted. The Church Petitioned Elder Asa Mercer to take the Pastoral care of the same the ensuing year which was sustained. November 3, 1821: Met in conference. No business. N.B. The upper record should have stood in place of this. 1822 January 5, 1822: Met in conference. No business. February 2, 1822: Met in conference. No business. March 2, 1822: Met in conference. No business. Concluded with prayer. April 6, 1822: Met in conference. No business. May 4, 1822: Met in conference. No business. July 2, 1822: Met in conference. No business. August 3, 1822: Met in conference. No business. August 31, 1822: Met in conference. Brother Mumford appointed to write our letter to the Association and present it for inspection at our next Meeting. October 4, 1822: Met in conference. According to appointment brother Mumford brought forward a letter which was read and received. And be it further resolved that the Church hold in contemplation the choice of a Deacon to fill the place of brother Hunt deceased. November 2, 1822: Met in conference. The choice of a Deacon postponed. November 30, 1822: Met in conference. The above choice still procrastinated. 1823 January 4, 1823: Met in conference. After taking the minds of the Church brother Robert Pool was chosen to fill the place of brother Hunt deceased as second Deacon. And that brother Clark write to Elder March & Courtney to give their assistance in his ordination. February 1, 1823: Met in conference. Brother Marsh according to request failed to attend. brother Ezra Courtney attended and after offering his views with respect to the need of a Deacon And brother Pool feeling reluctant to Serve, the Whole affair is dropt. Resolved that we call Elder Asa Mercer to attend the Church this year. The above resolve being offered was accepted. March 1, 1823: Met in conference. No business. April 5, 1823: Met in conference. No business. May 3, 1823: Met in conference. No business. June, 1823: Met in conference. No business. July, 1823: Met in conference. No business. August, 1823: Met in conference. No business. September, 1823: Met in conference on Saturday. Resolve that brother Mumford write a letter to the association for the inspection of next Meeting. October, 1823: Met in conference. According to appointment brother Mumford brought forward a letter, which was read and received. December 7, 1823: Met in conference. Resolved that the Church return Elder Asa Mercer their harty thanks for his kind and regular attention at this place through the year past. 1824 January 3, 1824: Met in Conference. No business. February 1, 1824: Met in conference. Rec'd a letter from brother Elder Ezra Courtney Dated 28th decr. promising if the Church could do no better, he would attend if blesed with health Sufficient to do so. October 2, 1824: Being convened in usual order a letter being brought forward according to appointment, the Church read and received the Same. James M. Mumford and Matthew Jones delegated to bear said letter to the Mississippi Baptist Association. [Transcribers note: The Ebenezer Baptist Church minutes for November, 1824, to May 15, 1830, appear to have been lost. CBS] 1830 May 15, 1830: Met in Conference. Resolved that the Church call by order and delegate for assistance from New Providence Church, to sit with us in a case existing with regard to Bro. Mumford's faith and his manner of expressing the Same. June 19, 1830: Met in Conference. The case of J. M. Mumford refered to above Called for and the helps being present from New Providence Church, viz, Bro. John Jenkins, David Cox, William Long and Moses Robertson, The voice of the Church being taken it was found unanimously that brother Mumford had done wrong, upon which brother Mumford made acknowledgment upon Which he was again restored to the fellowship of the Church. November 6, 1830: Met in Conference. After prayer, Resolved that we take up our former day of Church Meeting, viz, the Saturday before the first Sabbath in each Month. November 13, 1830: Met in Conference. Resolved that we hold our Slated Meetings on the first Sabbath and Saturday before in every month. Brother Ezra Courtney laid in a charge to the Church against Brother James M. Mumford. The Church Resolved that brother Matthew Jones cite him to attend on Saturday the 4th December next. November 13, 1830: The Church at Ebenezer. To Mr. Matthews; Dear sir, it is our wish to inform you that when we call on you to preach to us, you will be at liberty to do so. And as we are fully satisfied with the old translation, we thank no man to impose on us the new. Signed in behalf of a number of members present. December 4, 1830: Met in Conference after worship-proceeded to business and took up charge against brother James Mumford laid in by brother Ezra Courtney. And after consulting the Church, hold that brother Mumford had departed from the faith and order of this Church for which his fellowship was cut. Resolved, that brother Jones call on James M. Mumford, for the Church Book and such other papers in his possession as the Church ought to have. Conference stands closed till the Saturday before the first Lord's day in January next. 1831 January 1, 1831: Met in Conference. After worship Proceeded to business, Brother Jones reported that he had called on James Mumford for the Church Book as he had been requested by this Church, and for some reasons did not obtain the Book, but expected to get it by our next Meeting in course. The Church appointed Sister Reames to labour with Sister Mumford. The Church appointed bro. Robert Pool their Clerk Protem. February 4, 1831: Met in Conference. After Worship opened a door for the reception of Members. Rec'd by {left blank. CBS} Resolved to petition to New Providence for helps, to assist us in our business brother Jones to carry the letter. The Church called brother Jesse Young to supply us this year; he accepts the call. March 3, 1831: Met in Conference after Worship. Brother Griffin, and others from New Providence Sitting with us. the Church voted Brother Jones to be ordained Deacon of this Church tomorrow. March 31, 1831: Met in Conference. After Worship Proceeded to business. Sister Mumford was taken into consideration and was Excluded. Moved & Seconded that the Articles of Faith be read, which was done. The Church Voted that our next Meeting be communion Meeting. The case of Lewis Harrell's black man Will, was taken into consideration and was restored on confession of his faults. [Transcriber's note: Apparently some pages were lost from the book at this point. CBS] 1832 May 5, 1832: Met in conference. After Worship. Rec'd by Experience African Jim belonging to Mr. Samuel Harrell, to be babtised tomorrow. June 30, 1832: Met in Conference. No references appeared on the Church Book. Brother Robert Pool stated to the Church that he had for some time felt himself very uneasily cituated so much so that he did not feel Satisfyed to remain a member of the Church. Stating his reasons, Which was, that he was not of the faith of the Church, and also that he had frequently made an intemperate use of ardent Spirits. The Church after considering the case, and having some assistance from New Providence and Hepzibah Churches, proposed to lay it over till next Meeting Which was agreed. August 4, 1832: After Worship. Met in Conference. Opened a door for the reception of members. Rec'd by Experience Tone a negro man belong to Eli J. Capel, to be Babtised tomorrow. The reference of June 30th page 86 taken up, which Robert Pool read and then stated to the Church, that with his present impression he still felt it his duty to withdraw or be excluded, then left it to the Church. having assistance from New Providence and Hepzibah Churches, It was Debated on for some time, and then laid over till next Conference. Directing brother M. Jones to carry or send petitions to New Providence & Hepzibah Churches for assistance. September 1, 1832: Met in Conference Agreeable to appointment on Sept. 1st, 1832. A door was opened for the reception of Members. After which the Church proceeded to business and took up the case of brother Robert Pool, of Which a reference had been made. The Clerk being absent, one was chosen in his stead. The charge alleged against brother Pool, was the Sin of drunkenness. Which, it was evident he had been guilty of for a length of time, he is excluded from the Church, and is no more considered a member thereof. October 6, 1832: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. Rec'd by Experience David Kinabrew. Rec'd by Experience Joshua an African belonging to Capt. Hunt. Brother Young failing to attend, who was appointed to write a letter to the association, and not knowing whether said letter was written, we appointed brother Matthew Jones to write one. November 3, 1832: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Experience Milley an African belong to {blank.CBS} who was babtised on Lord's day together with David Kinabrew & Servant Joshua by brother Young, and Rec'd the right hand of fellowship. brother Courtney being present. December 1, 1832: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Experience Isabel an African belonging to {blank.CBS} and babtised in Lord's day. The Church requested Brother Young to attend in the Ministerial duties until December next. 1833 January 5, 1833: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A Door was opened for the reception of Members. none offered. February 2, 1833: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A Door was opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Experience Charlotte an African belonging to Capt. Hunt, and babtised on Lord's day. March 2, 1833: No conference. April 6, 1833: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A Door was opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by letter brother William Splan. May 4, 1833: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A Door was opened for the reception of Members. none offered. June 1, 1833: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A Door was opened for the reception of Members. none offered. July 6, 1833: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A Door was opened for the reception of Members. none offered. August 3, 1833: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A Door was opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Experience Mary Chance who was babtised on Lord's day. August 31, 1833: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A Door was opened for the reception of Members. none offered. Brother David Kinabrew was appointed to write a Letter to the Association, to be held at Hepzibah on the Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October next. October 5, 1833: No conference. November 2, 1833: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A Door was opened for the reception of Members. none offered. Resolved that the Church search the Church Book concerning the manner in Which Sister Hooper left the Church, Whether in order or not, and report to next Conference. And also to examine the Church Book to See if Pero a Servant of S. Dunn was excluded from the Church or not. Resolved that a committee be appointed to inquire of Dick, a Servant of J. Smylie about the conduct of Sam, a servant of said Smylie, and that Brethren Jones, Splan, & D. Kinabrew be appointed said committee, and report next Conference. November 30, 1833: The Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. None offered. the case above laid over until next Conference. Brother David Kinabrew was chosen Deacon for the Church. Brother Young was called to take the Pastoral care of the Church for another year to which he agreed. 1834 January 4, 1834: No Meeting. February 1, 1834: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. none offered. The case laid over concerning Sam, a servant of J. Smylie was taken up and excluded for disorder. Brother Dick and his wife Tempy applyed for letters of dismission Which was granted. the two servants Dismissed above are servants of J. Smylie. March 1, 1834: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Letter Sister Nancy Gunby. Rec'd by Letter Sister Fanny Godley. Rec'd by letter Sister Cloe an African belonging to Sister F. Godly. April 5, 1834: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. none offered. May 3, 1834: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. none offered. May 31, 1834: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. June 1, Rec'd on Lord's day morning a servant by the name of Jack, belonging to Thomas Batchelor by Experience. July 5, 1834: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. none offered. August 2, 1834: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Experience Zilpha Chance to be babtised on Lord's day. September 6, 1834: No Meeting. October 17, 1834: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. Sister Nancy Humble applyed for a Letter of Dismission which was granted. November 1, 1834: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Experience Richardson Johns to be Babtised on Lord's day 2nd Inst. Brother William Splan, Sister Fanny Godley & her servant Cloe applyed for letters of Dismission which was granted. On Lord's day 2nd Nov. A door was Opened at the Water Side for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Experience Rose a servant belonging to Aletha Goolsbe, and babtised. December 6, 1834: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Experience Robert a Servant belonging to Lewis Harrell, and babtised on Lord's day. Brother Young was called by the Church and Congregation to take the Pastoral care of the Church for another year. 1835 January 3, 1835: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. none came forward. Brother Richardson Johns appointed Clerk of the Church. January 31, 1835: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. none came forward. Brother David Kinabrew was chosen Moderator. No business. We came to Dismission by prayer. April 4, 1835: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. none offered. May 2, 1835: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. none offered. June 6, 1835: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. none offered. July 4, 1835: No Meeting. August 1, 1835: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. none offered. Brother David Kinabrew appointed to write a letter to the Association. Adjourned till to morrow. August 2, Met according to Adjournment. Rec'd by letter Ransom an African belonging to Mr. Gilmore. August 29, 1835: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. none offered. October 3, 1835: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. none offered. October 31, 1835: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Letter brother H. Roberts. Brother David Kinabrew Deceased. November 28, 1835: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. None offered. The Church and congregation called Brother Young to take the Pastoral care of the same for next year. Brother Roberts petition's for a recommendation to go to South Carolina Which was granted him. 1836 January 2, 1836: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. None offered. February 6, 1836: No Preaching. March 5, 1836: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. None offered. On Lord's day the 6th, Restored to Fellowship an African by the name of John belonging to L. s. Atkinson. April 2, 1836: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. None offered. The case of brother Roberts was taken in consideration, and left to vote, Brethren Young, Felder & Reaves was nominated to attend the ordination of brother Roberts in case of failure Brethren Coker & Smith. April 30, 1836: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. Brother Young in the chair. A door was opened for the admission of Members. None came forward. The Presbytery appointed at last Meeting for the Ordination of brother Roberts failing to attend. The Church proceeded to petition Brethren Young, Reaves, Felder, & Coker to attend to the Ordination at Jerusalem and that the Clerk write petitionary letters to said Brethren. June 4, 1836: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. None offered. Brother Young was nominated by the Church to act in the ordination of brother Roberts at Jerusalem. The petition for brother Courtney to attend at the Three days Meeting on the third Saturday in June at Jerusalem to assist in the ordination of brother Roberts. July 2, 1836: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. None offered. August 6, 1836: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. None offered. Brother Roberts & brother Johns was nominated delegates to the Association in case of Failure brother Jones. Brother Johns was appointed to write a letter to the Association. September 3, 1836: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. William L. Johns was Rec'd by Experience and babtised on Lord's day. October 1, 1836: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was Opened for the reception of Members. None offered. October 18, 1836: The Presbytery called by the Church came forward to attend to the Ordination of brother Henry D. Roberts. The voice of the Church was taken and they remained in the same mind that they were, when the petition was sent. The Presbytery consisting of brother Coker, Young, Smith & Latimore, being Satisfied he was set apart by prayer and the imposition of hands to the fullness of the Gospel. November 5, 1836: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. None offered. November 19, 1836: Beginning of Protracted Meeting. The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. Restored to fellowship James Shopsher. Rec'd by Experience Aletha Shopsher. Rec'd by Experience Nancy Green. Rec'd by Experience Helen Newsam to be Babtised on Monday. Adjourned till to morrow. November 20, 1836: Met according to adjournment. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Experience Mrs. Ritter Dixson. Rec'd by Experience Mrs. Margaret Haygood. Restored to Fellowship Easter an African belonging to L. S. Atkinson. Conference adjourned till to morrow. And will remain open the 21, 22, & 23. November 21, 1836: Met according to adjournment. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Experience Mrs. Evaline Frost. Rec'd by Experience Mrs. Susan Causey. Rec'd by Experience Phebe an African belonging to L. S. Atkinson. Rec'd by Experience Samuel Harrell. Rec'd by Experience William Harrell. Rec'd by Experience Elisha A. Haygood. Rec'd by Experience Thomas Causey. Rec'd by Experience Willey Jackson. Rec'd by Experience Lewis Perkins. Rec'd by Experience Sarah Harrell. Rec'd by Experience Sarah Ann Perkins. Rec'd by Experience Fanny Anderson. Rec'd by Experience Rachel Johns. Rec'd by Experience Jane Courtney. Rec'd by Experience Susannah McCoy. Rec'd by Experience Martha Causey. Rec'd by Experience Hannah Colier. Rec'd by Experience Sarah Courtney. Rec'd by Experience Sintha Cites. Rec'd by Experience Milley Smith. Rec'd by Experience Elizabeth J. Harrell. Rec'd by Experience J. Hagood. Rec'd by Experience Harriet C. Haygood. Rec'd by Experience Elizabeth Cox. Rec'd by Experience Francis N. Hudson. Rec'd by Experience George Harrell. Rec'd by Experience John Dixson. Rec'd by Experience Robert Roberts Restored to Fellowship Lucy an African belonging to Wm Brooks. Brother H. D. F. Roberts petitioned for a letter of dismission which was granted. December 2, 1836: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of members, none offered. Adjourned till tomorrow. December 3, 1836: Met according to adjournment. A door was opened for the reception of members. Rec'd by Experience William Clark. Rec'd by Experience Rose an African belonging to L. S. Atkinson. Rec'd by Experience Letty an African belonging to L. S. Atkinson. Brother Jesse Young Called to take the Pastoral care of the Church for the ensuing year. The following members applyed for letters of Dismission Which was granted. Viz, James Shopsher, Aleatha Shopsher, Hannah Colier, Elizabeth Chance, & Will a servant belonging to Lewis Harrell. Brother Ezra Courtney came forward and requested that the Church would hear him concerning a difficulty between him and brother H. D. F. Roberts. The Church took it into consideration & appointed a committee consisting of the following brethren, Viz, Lewis Perkins, Willey Jackson, F. N. Hudson, Matthew Jones & Richardson Johns, to attend at Hepzibah on Saturday before the Second Lord's day in December to Settle this difficulty between the said E. Courtney & H. D. F. Roberts. Conference adjourned till tomorrow. December 4, 1836: Met pursuant to adjournment. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Restored to fellowship Elizabeth an African belonging to John Dixson. Rec'd by Experience Bob an African belonging to Henry Dunn. Rec'd by Experience Nancy Morgan. Rec'd by Experience John A. Courtney. Rec'd by Experience Joshua Cromb. Conference closed until the Saturday before the first Sabbath in Jan. next. December 31, 1836: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. Rec'd by Experience Enoch Courtney. Rec'd by Experience Sarah Tolbert. The case between brethren Courtney & Roberts was taken up and the report of the committee being read, the Church petitioned for the attendance of Brethren C. Felder, S. Coker & Z. Reeves at Ebenezer on thursday before the fourth Sabbath in February next, to form a Presbytery to Settle the difficulty existing between the said E. Courtney & H. D. F. Roberts. Also for the attendance of the committee appointed at Hepzibah in said case. brother H. D. F. Roberts is cited by the Church to attend on the thursday above named for trial. Brethren Lewis Perkins & Willey Jackson were chosen Deacons by the Church. N.B. Brethren Richard Taylor, David Phelps & Bro. Chainey were also petitioned for the above named case. 1837 January 1, 1837: Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Experience Rachel an African belonging to Mrs. Jones. Brother Samuel Harrell Deceased Jan. 18th, 1837. February 23, 1837: Met in Conference. The Presbytery petitioned for came forward and took a Seat with the Church. The case between brethren E. Courtney & H. D. F. Roberts was taken up and settled. March 4, 1837: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. none offered. The Church petitioned for brothers H. D. F. Roberts & Charles Felder to assist in the ordination of two Deacons, to wit, brethren Lewis Perkins and Willey Jackson. The following Members applyed for letters of Dismission, viz, Thomas Causey and Martha his wife, Elizabeth Cox, Milley Smith & Susan Causey. Which was granted. March 5, 1837: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. April 1, 1837: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. Rec'd by Experience Linda an African belonging to Mrs. Burris. Brother Charles Felder one of the Presbytery failed to attend. The ordination of Brethren L. Perkins & W. Jackson as Deacons took place under the Superintendence of the Rev. Jesse Young, H. D. F. Roberts and brother Matthew Jones on Lord's day. We the Joint Committee from Ebenezer & Hepzibah Churches do consider that the restraints imposed on brethren E. Courtney & H. D. F. Roberts by us the former committee from the exercise of their Ministerial gifts were only designed to remain in force until the Meeting of the Presbytery at Ebenezer Church the thursday before the fourth Sabbath in February, And that this our opinion be made matter of record on the Minutes of Ebenezer Church. L. Perkins, Chairman, Samuel Walker, Clerk. Adjourned till tomorrow. April 2, 1837: Met pursuant to adjournment. A Door was opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Experience Ann Eliza Gilmore. April 27, 1837: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. None offered. May 6, 1837: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. None offered. Brother Joshua Cromb came forward and made confession to the Church that he had been guilty of intoxication and that he was sorry for it, and that he would try to do better for the future, and the Church Rec'd him. Brother R. Johns was nominated by the Church to cite brother George Farrell to trial on Saturday before the first Lord's day in June. June 3, 1837: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Experience Mrs. Elizabeth Haygood. Brother George Farrell was called to trial for intoxication and made confession that he was guilty and if the Church would forgive him he would try to do better for the future and he was forgiven by the Church. Brother Joshua Cromb was presented by brother Matthew Jones to the Church for intoxication, and he confessed his faults and the Church forgave him. Adjourned till tomorrow. June 4, 1837: Met pursuant to adjournment. A door was opened for the reception of members. Rec'd by Experience Celia Carlin. Rec'd by Experience Winston Gilmore. Brother John A. Courtney petitioned for a letter of Dismission for himself and his wife Jane. Which was granted. July 1, 1837: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. None offered. August 12, 1837: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. None offered. Brethren Farrell & Cromb was presented to the Church for intoxication on the fourth of July and brother Jones was appointed to cite them to trial on Saturday before the first Lord's in September. August 13, 1837: A door was opened for the reception of Members. None offered. September 2, 1837: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. None offered. The case of brethren Farrell & Cromb was taken up, and investigated. They were excluded by the Church for intoxication. Brother William Harrell came forward and made confession to the Church that he had been guilty of getting mad with a young man and had made an attempt to strike him for which he was Sorry for, and the Church Rec'd him. Brethren L. Perkins & W. Jackson are appointed delegates to the Association, and brother Gilmore in case of failure. September 3, 1837: A door was opened for the reception of Members. None offered. September 30, 1837: The Babtist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. None offered. The Church Clerk being absent it was Moved & seconded that F. N. Hudson be appointed Clerk Protem. The letter to the Association being called for was read and received. Resolved that brother E. A. Haygood be appointed Singing Clerk for Ebenezer Church. Moved & Seconded that the old Church Book be redraughted and that F. N. Hudson be appointed to do the same by consent of the Church. Money contributed to the Association fund and for printing the Minutes. W. Jackson $1.00 L. Perkins .50 M. Jones .50 E. Courtney .25 W. L. Johns .50 Nancy Gunby .25 E. D. Atkinson 1.00 Nancy Reams .50 Nancy Morgan .25 E. A. Haygood .37 1/2 F. N. Hudson .50 John Thompson .37 1/2 W. Gilmore .50 John Dixson .50 R. Johns .50 $7.50 October 1, 1837: A door was opened for the reception of members. Rec'd by Experience Milley Loflin. Rec'd by Experience Rachel Harrell. Rec'd by Experience Save an African belonging to W. L. Johns. November 4, 1837: Members present R. Johns, W. L. Johns, F. N. Hudson & Katherine Courtney. No preaching in consequence of a Protracted Meeting in Liberty. December 2, 1837: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. December 3, 1837: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Rec'd by Experience two servants belonging to L. S. Atkinson by the name of Mahaley & Lavina. Also one negro man belonging to John A. Dunn by the name of Daimone Who were all babtised. December 4, 1837: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Elizabeth Johns offered and received on her experience & Baptised. Sister Nancy Green petitioned for a Letter of dismission which was granted. December 5, 1837: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Tabitha Jones was received on her experience and Baptised. December 6, 1837: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Lavina Courtney was received on her experience & Baptised. 1838 January 6, 1838: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Brother John Dixon came forward and made confession that he was guilty of intoxication, and that he was sorry for it and he wanted the Church to bear with him, and he try to refrain from it hereafter and Church forgave him. The Church called brother Jesse Young to take the Pastoral care of the Church for the present year. January 7, 1838: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Sarah, a servant belonging to Joseph Smith was rec'd of her experience & Baptised. February 3 and 4, 1838: No Preaching. March 3, 1838: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. March 4, 1838: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. A servant belonging to E. I. Capell by the name of Peter, was rec'd on his experience and Baptised. March 31, 1838: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. May 5, 1838: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Sister Helen Andrews petitioned for a Letter of dismission which was granted. June 2, 1838: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. A Servant by the name of Harriet belonging to L. S. Atkinson was rec'd on her experience and baptised. The Church appointed Brethren E. A. Haygood & R. Johns to assist brother F. N. Hudson to examine the Church Book and report to next conference. The following note being the request of Bro. E. Courtney, Viz--- The Church reconsider the injustice of Br. Ezra Courtney being laid under Silince in his prefering charges against Bro. H. D. F. Roberts and nothing appeared to justify the silencing of Br. Courtney, that thereby injustice was done to him, and that it was premiture and rong. The above request having been read to the Church and they could not grant it, Br. Richard Taylor of Hepsibah Church being present, it was the request of the Church that he take a copy of said request to Hepsibah Church which he did. June 30, 1838: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. References being called for the request of Brother Ezra Courtney of the 2d of June was taken up and Committee of the following brethren were appointed, Viz, W. Jackson, Richardson Johns, Matthew Jones & F. N. Hudson, to sit with a committee of the following Brethren from Hepsibah Church Viz, Saml. Walker, John White & Martin Naul. The Joint Committee retired and made the following report, which was read and received by the Church. There is always some causes which prompt men to act, either in State or Church capasity, And when men are thus brought into action, they always have reasons which lead to their decissons. The cause of the present action of this committee therefore seems to be an application of Rev. Ezra Courtney to Ebenezer Church for an instrument of writing setting forth his innocency in bring his charges against Rev. H. D. F. Roberts and the injustice of laying him under a restraint of silence &C, Which instrument Ebenezer Church could not give Not having any controle over him. The proper course then appears to have been taken by Ebenezer Church, in requesting Hepsibah Church to send the same Committee which laid him under Silince, We cooperate with her Committee in reconsidering the business and report the result of their reconsideration to Hepsibah Church, where his fellowship is, for her sanction or disapproval and for the relief and peace of Ebenezer Church, The request of Ebenezer being granted by Hepsibah Church. The Committee are necessarily carried back to the transaction of business which took place on the 10th day of Decr. 1836, which was the prefereing charges by Rev. Ezra Courtney against Rev. H. D. F. Roberts. Before we go into the business of the desission we must know what authority we had and how we derived that authority. It appears that an application of Rev. E. Courtney was made to Ebenezer Church with a complaint against a Member of that Church H. D. F. Roberts with a proposal that both lay aside their Gifts till the difficulty was settled, and that a committee be appointed by Ebenezer clothed with authority to silince her member if on investigation he was found to be in error. And as his fellowship was in Hepsibah Church that a request be made by Ebenezer to Hepsibah for a committee of equal members (say five) to set with her committee on his behalf. Which proposals were entered into by both Churches. Thus we find the Ebenezer Committee clothed with power to silince her member if in error. But where shall we find the authority of the Hepsibah Committee, we answer in the Ebenezer Committee. Hepsibah Church in the very act of appointing her committee to act with Ebenezer Committee in business which eminated in Ebenezer granted to her committee the same power with which the Ebenezer committee was invested. Thus we find that if a Church has the power of restricting her Minister or laying a silince on him (and we believe it is generally allowed) that the joint committee of the two Churches being clothed with the authority of the Churches had power to silince either or both of the contending parties if in their opinion they were in error. We now come to the dissission of the Committee, Which was read to the parties, after an effert for a reconcilation had failed (to wit) that in the opinion of the Committee both are in error and that they lay down their gifts, And that Rev. E. Courtney give Rev. H. D. F. Roberts a copy of his Charges by the first saturday in January next, so that he may be prepared to enter into an investigation before the Presbytery was in Session for the want of the Committee from Hepsibah they could not releace him from sensure but considered from the nature of the sentence of the Committee that he was released form Silince under which he was placed, and When Hepsibah Church sent her committee to make an exposition of their meaning with regard to the silince laid upon him they made it a matter record on Ebenezor Church Book, that they who silinced him considered him released from the Silince, which they imposed upon him so soon as the Presbytery took the business in hand. When we find he was released from the Silince imposed upon him but not from the censure of being in error. Consequently him being rong is the only point for the Committee to take under consideration it being granted according to the above Promises that the Committee was clothed with power to censure and silince, and it appearing that they did Censure and silince, and that they released from silince but not from censure. We therefore take up that point in following manner to wit, 1. That Rev. E. Courtney was rong for bringing any charge against his brother before the Committee which he did not sustain, &C, as he did not establish them, the Committee was bound to say in error, especially when we are commanded to receive not an accusation against an Elder but in the mouth of two or three witnesses 1st Timothy 5 Chap. 19 vs. 2nd He was rong for bring any Charges before the Committee for offences for which acknowledgments and reconcilation had been made. 3rd He was rong for bringing any charge against his Brother for which he had not laboured to restore him. 4th When an effort for reconcilation was made he was rong for refusing to forgive or be forgiven when we hear our Saviour say take heed to yourselves, if thy brother trespass against thee rebuke him, and if he repent forgive him, and if he trespass against thee seven times in a day and seven times in a day turn again to thee saying I repent thou shalt forgive him. We therefore conclude he was very rong not possessing a forgiving spirit. Luke 17th C. 3,4, vs. 5th In the fifth place when he enquired Wherein he was rong he was answered that he had not enough of that forgiving spirit using the Saviour's language in reply to Peter I say unto thee not until seven times a day, but until seventy times seven We think he was very rong for seting aside the above precept. Mat. 18c. 22v. By saying by that rule a man can never be turned out of the Church. We therefore come to the conclusion that Rev. Ezra Courtney was rong and subjected himself to Censure especially when we have the desision of the Presbytery in not sustaining him in his cause against H. D. F. Roberts to sustain us in our opinion. It may be said that it was an unprecidented act of the Committee in silincing the man against Whom there was no charge made. We ask cannot a man be rong and subject himself to censure and Church dealings in bringing charges against his brother as well as in defending himself against the charges of a brother, We answer he can. Whenever a brother acts in either of the cases above pointed out we think he subjects himself to Censure and dealings as the nature of circumstances may require. Then considering the power granted to the Committee the nature of the case as above pointed out together with the advice of Rev. E. Courtney to the Committee informing us, then it was our perogative derived from the authority of Ebenezer, to silince him also if found in error we therfore conclude the committee was justified in Censuring and Silincing him. While we are pointing out other rongs we should point out our own errors also in the first transaction of this business, to wit, When a reconcilation was offered by the Committee and Rev. H. D. F. Roberts showed a willingness with tears in his eyes to forgive and be forgiven and Rev. E. Courtney refused saying I have no concession to make and I'll receive none, we have to acknowledge that we ought to have said set the prisoner free but sin no more, Lest a worst thing befall thee, And to have taken a course of proceedings against Rev. E. Courtney, but we hope the brethren will pardon our errors and impute it to our inexperience we have endeavored to point out and Show the reason of the Committees action which would have been better to have been done at the time, But believing that the Presbytery would do it was omited but as they did not do it, it was necessary for us to do it, for general satisfaction which we submit to the consideration of the Churches, With a request from Hepsibah that a copy of the present proceedings together with a copy of all the previous proceedings be transmitted to Hepsibah Church for her consideration. | W. Jackson | John White Ebenezer | R. Johns Hepsibah | Martin Naul Committee | F. N. Hudson Committee | Saml. Walker | Matthew Jones October 5, 1838: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference. The Church Clerk being absent It was moved & seconded that F. N. Hudson be appointed Clk. Protem. The Letter to the Association being called for was read and adopted. November 3, 1838: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Brother Wm Harrell came forward and confessed that was guilty of fighting and that he was sorry for it, and the Church forgave him. December 1, 1838: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. The following brethren John & Lavina Servants belonging to L. S. Atkinson was reported to the Church by Br. Jones for Lying and Stealing. Bro. Wm L. Johns was appointed to cite them to trial on our next conference. Brother Rob a servant belonging to Lewis Harrell, is reported to the Church by Br. Johns, for working on the Sabbath day. The following brethren, E. A. Haygood and Wm Clark, was appointed to labor with brethren and report to the Church on our next conference. Brother Robert Roberts was reported to the Church by Br. Jones for not filling his seat. Br. Johns was appointed to Cite him trial on our next Conference. Sister Philips petitioned for a Letter of dismission for her servant Linda which was granted. Brother Jesse Young is called to be our supply for the insuing year, 1839. He requested one month to study on the Subject which was granted. 1839 January 5, 1839: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Reference called for. The case of the following brethren John & Lavina, was laid over until our next conference. Br. Rob a servant belonging to Lewis Harrell, Senr., was excluded for working on the Sabbath and neglect of duty. Brother Robert Roberts was excluded for neglect of duty. Brother Jesse Young has agreed to Supply the Church for the present year. Sister Sarah Mumford Deceased. February, 1839: No Conference. March, 1839: No Conference. April 6, 1839: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Refference called for. The case of the following Brethren John & Lavina was postponed until tomorrow. Brother Willy Jackson was appointed Trustee to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Br. Lewis Perkins, Sen. April 7, 1839: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. Refference called for. The case of brethren John & Lavina was taken up and excluded for Lying & Stealing. May 4, 1839: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. No business. June 1, 1839: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Brother Wm L. Johns was chosen a Deacon for Ebenezer Church. The Church petitioned for Br. S. Coker to attend on saturday before the first Lord's day in July to assist in the ordination of a Deacon. July 6, 1839: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. August 3, 1839: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. No refferences. Brother F. N. Hudson was nominated to write the next Letter to the Association. The following brethren W. Jackson, R. Johns were nominated delegates to the next Association. Br. Matthew Jones in case of failure. The Church petitioned for Br. Wilson Clark to attend on Saturday before the first Lord's day in September to assist in the Ordination of a Deacon. August 31, 1839: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. Refferences called for. The Letter to the Association was read and not received. the Clerk was appointed to write one. The Brother petitioned for to assist in the Ordination of a Deacon Attended on Saturday before the first Lord's day in Sept. The ordination was postponed until tomorrow. Petition was handed from Hepsibah Church to Ebenezer Church requesting that the Church would appoint Br. Matthew Jones to attend at Jackson Church on their next conference which was granted. Sister Anna Pool Decesest. September 1, 1839: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. The Church Clerk being absent, On Motion, Resolved that F. N. Hudson be appointed Clk. Protem for the day. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Charles a Servant belonging to William Lattimore was restored to fellowship. Brother Wm L. Johns was ordained Deacon for Ebenezer Church. October, 1839: No Conference. November 2, 1839: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. No Refference. Brethren W. Gilmore & John Dixon were reported to the Church by Br. Mat. Jones for going to Law with each other, and for non-attendance. The Church appointed Brethren Matthew Jones, W. L. Johns, R. Johns, as a committee for to Labor with those Brethren and report to the next conference. November 30, 1839: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Mary Ann Courtney was rec'd on her experience. Refference called for. The case of Brethren W. Gilmore & John Dixon was postponed until next Conference. The Church appointed a Committee Consisting of the following Brethren, Viz, W. Jackson, E. A. Haygood, Wm Clark, to Labor with those Brethren, and report to next Conference. The Church called Brother Jesse Young to be their Supply for the insuing year. December 1, 1839: Matthew Andrews was rec'd on his experience and Baptised. Mary Ann Courtney was Baptised also. 1840 January 4, 1840: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezor Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of members. Refference called for. The case of Brethren Gilmore & dixon was postponed until next conference. Brother Gilmore agreed to draw the Suit and leave it to the Church. The Church appointed a committee consisting of the following brethren, W. Jackson, Enoch Courtney, R. Johns, Wm Clark, F. N. Hudson, Wm Harrell & Wm L. Johns, for to Labor with those brethren for going to Law with each other and report to the next conference. Br. John Dixon came forward and made confession that he was guilty of intoxication and he was sorry for it, and the Church forgave him. The letter from the {blank} Church to the Ebenezer Church was handed in, read and not received. February 1, 1840: No conference. February 22, 1840: The following brethren of the Committee this day met according to previous arrangment, to wit, W. Jackson, Enoch Courtney, R. Johns, Wm Clark, F. N. Hudson, Wm Harrell, and Wm L. Johns. Brother Wm L. Johns was chosen Chairman. Br. F. N. Hudson Clerk. Br. Wm Harrell being absent, Br. Matthew Andrews was chosen to fill his seat. We the Committee agree that Br. W. Gilmore lose the horse that dec'd and that Br. John Dixon shall take the living horse at price agreed upon, Viz, one hundred and thirty Dollars, and that they bear an equal part of the costs of Suit. Wm L. Johns, Chir., F. N. Hudson, Clk. February 29, 1840: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Refference called for. The report of the committee appointed to settle the difficulty between Brethren Gilmore & Dixon was read and received. March, 1840: No conference. April 4, 1840: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. Br. Joshua a Servant belonging to H. Hunt, was reported to the Church by Br. Matthew Jones for Misconduct and the Church appointed a committee consisting of the following brethren Matthew Jones, Enoch Courtney & R. Johns to Labor with him and report to next conference. May 2, 1840: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of members. Refference Called for. The report of the committee was handed in read and received. We the Committee do agree that the Church forgive him. Sister Elizabeth Lucas petitioned for a Letter of Dismission Which was granted. June 6, 1840: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of Members. Resolved, That Br. W. L. Johns be appointed Treasurer for the Church. July 4, 1840: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. Br. John Dixon came forward and made confession that he was overtaken in a fault, and that he was sorry for it, and the Church forgave him. Br. Joshua a Servant of H. Hunt, was reported to the Church for Stealing by Br. W. L. Johns. Br. R. Johns was appointed to Labor with the Brother, and report to next conference. August 1, 1840: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. The Church Clerk being absent, On motion Br. F. N. Hudson was appointed Clk. Protem for the day. Refference called for. The case of Br. Joshua a Servant of H. Hunt was taken up and postponed until the next conference and that Br. Jones see him on the subject, and report to next conference. Br. W. Jackson was appointed to write a Letter to the Association, and present it to the next conference. September 5, 1840: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. Refference called for. The case of Br. Joshua a Servant of Hunt, was Postponed until next conference. The Letter to the Association was handed in, read & received. Brethren W. Jackson & Enoch Courtney was appointed Delegates to the Association and Br. M. Jones in case of failure. Brother Winston Gilmore died Sept. 24th, 1840. October 3, 1840: No conference. Sister Nancy Gunby died Oct. 4th, 1840. Brother Matthew Andrews died Oct. 28th, 1840. October 31, 1840: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. Refference called for. The case of Br. Joshua a servant of H. Hunt, was taken up and he was excluded. December 5, 1840: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. 1841 January 2, 1841: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. No refferences. The church called Brother Jesse Young to be their supply for the present year, and he accepted the call. February 6, 1841: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. No refferences. March 6, 1841: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. The Church Clk. being absent, On motion resolved that Br. F. H. Hudson be appointed Clk. Protem for the day. Brother John Dixon was presented to the Church for intoxication. On Motion Resolved that Brethren Wm Clark & F. H. Hudson be appointed to Labor with him and to cite him to attend our next conference at this place. April 3, 1841: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. Refferences called for. The Church Clerk being absent On Motion Resolved That F. H. Hudson be appointed Clk. Protem for the day. The case of Br. John Dixon being called for, He not being present. On Motion Resolved that his case be laid over until next conference On Motion Resolved That Br. Wm Clark cite him to attend our next conference. On Motion Resolved That Br. Enoch Courtney be appointed Singing Clerk Protem. May 1, 1841: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. The Church Clerk not being present On Motion Resolved that F. H. Hudson be appointed Clk. Protem for the day. Refference called for. The case of Br. Jno. Dixon for intoxication was taken up. He came forward and acknowledged that he had been guilty, and that if the Church would forgive the offence he would endeavor in future to reform his conduct, and therefore the Church forgave him. June 5, 1841: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. Refferences Called for. According to a resolution Resolved that a committee be appointed consisting of the following brethren, Mat. Jones & Wm L. Johns to talk with Mrs. Nancy Smith Concerning a Large Bible that was sent to the Meeting house by her, and report to next conference. July 3, 1841: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. Refference called for. The report of the committee was read and received. On Motion Resolved that the thanks of the Church are hereby acknowledged to Mrs. Nancy Smith for the Donation of a Large Bible. May its precepts be the guide of the donor, and the donees, through life, and its promises, the reward, in the life to come. July 31, 1841: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. The Church Clk. being absent On Motion Resolved that Br. F. H. Hudson be appointed Clk. Protem for the day. On Motion Resolved that Brother F. H. Hudson write a Letter to the Association and present it to our next conference for the reception of the Church. Sister Rachel a Servant belonging to Mrs. Meeks, Deceased. September 4, 1841: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. Refferences called for. The Letter to the Association was handed in, read, and received. On Motion, The Church nominated the following brethren, Jesse Young, Wm L. Johns, W. Jackson, in case of failure, as delegates to the Association. Sister Simons received by Letter. Brother Jesse Young received by Letter. October, 1841: No conference. Brother Matthew Jones died Oct. 19th, 1841. November 6, 1841: No conference. December 4, 1841: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. Refferences called for. Brother Jesse Young was nominated to be their Pastor for the ensuing year. 1842 January 1, 1842: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. February 5, 1842: No Conference. March 5, 1842: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. April, 1842: No conference. Brother Wm Clark Deceased April 28, 1842. April 30, 1842: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. June 4, 1842: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. Refference called for. On Motion, the Church appointed a Meeting of Days, commencing on Friday before the first Lord's day in August. The Church authorized Br. Young to invite as many Preaching Brethren as he could. July 2, 1842: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. Refference called for. July 3, 1842: A door was opened for the reception of Members. Nelly, a Servant of Hez. R. Harrell was received on her experience and Baptised. August 6, 1842: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. Mrs. Jane Howard was rec'd by Letter. Brother Willey Jackson Deceased 11th Augt. 1842. September 3, 1842: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. Refference called for. On Motion The Church nominated the following brethren Jesse Young, E. Courtney, & R. Johns in case of failure, As delegates to the Association. September 28, 1842: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. The Letter to the Association was called for read and received. October 22, 1842: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. Refference Called for. Sister Tabitha Young Petitioned for a Letter of dismission which was granted. December 3, 1842: No Conference. December 31, 1842: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. The Church Clk. being absent, On Motion F. H. Hudson was appointed Clerk Prtem for the day. On Motion, Resolved that the Church Meet again on the fifth Sabath and day before in Jan. next, to choose a preacher for the ensuing year. Brother Enoch Courtney & Mary Ann his wife Petitioned for a Letter of dismission which was granted. 1843 January 28, 1843: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. Charity, a Servant of H. Hunt, was rec'd on her Experience and baptised. Eady, a Servant of Lovy Caldwell was rec'd on her Experience and baptised. The Church at Ebenezer called Brother Jesse Young to be their supply the present year. January 29, 1843: A door was opened fir the reception of members. Henney, a Servant of Leonard Sites was rec'd on his experience and baptised. March 4, 1843: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. Refference Called for. The Letter from the Hepsibar Church to Ebenezer Church concerning the new Association was handed in and read but accepted. March 5, 1843: A door was opened for the reception of members. Sam, Simon & Rebecca, Servants of Hez. R. Harrell, was rec'd on their Experience and baptised. April 1, 1843: No conference. May 6, 1843: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. Sister Lavisa Harrell was rec'd by Letter. May 9, 1843: A door was opened for the reception of members. Smart, a Servant of H. Hunt, was rec'd on his experience & baptised. June 3, 1843: No conference. July 1, 1843: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. August 5, 1843: No conference. September 2, 1843: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. No refference. The following brethren, Jesse Young, W. L. Johns and R. Johns in case of failure were appointed delegates to the Association. The Letter to the Association was called for, read and received. Sister Elizabeth Simons petitioned for a Letter of dismission which was granted. Sister Catherine Courtney Deceased Sept. 4th, 1843. September 30, 1843: No Conference. November 4, 1843: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. a door was opened for the reception of members. Sarah Nealand was rec'd on her experience and baptised. December 2, 1843: No conference. 1844 January 6, 1844: No conference. February 3, 1844: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. Rev. Jesse Young petitioned for a Letter of Dismission which was granted. March 2, 1844: No conference. Sister Ann Eliza Gibson died 1844. April 26, 1844: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. May 1, 1844: No conference. May 24, 1844: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference. The Church called Brother T. M. Bond to be their supply the present year. June 15, 1844: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. Refference Called for. A charge Alleged against Br. Wm Harrell for having moved his property out of the way, which was mortgaged for the payment of a certain debt, which charge was proven, and he Exclude for the same. The Church Clerk was appointed to write a Letter to brother E. A. Haygood requesting him to come and see them, or to write them a letter of correspondence. Sister Elizabeth Harrell Petitioned for a Letter of Dismission which was granted. Sister Elizabeth J. Haygood petitioned for a letter of Dissmission which was granted. July 20, 1844: No Conference. August 18, 1844: No Conference. Sister Margaret Haygood Deceased Sept. 3, 1844. September 14, 1844: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. Refference Called for. Sister Ursula McCoy was rec'd by Letter. The Church Elected the following Brethren, F. H. Hudson, R. Johns & Wm L. Johns in case of failure, as delegates to the Association. The Letter to the Association was called for, read and received. October, 1844: No conference. Sister Elizabeth Haygood, Deceased, 1844. November 16, 1844: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. Refferences called for. Brother T. M. Bond was chosen by the Church to be their Supply for the ensuing year if accepted. December, 1844: No conference. 1845 January 18, 1845: No conference. February 15, 1845: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference. Refference called for. Brother T. M. Bond accepted the call of the Church. March 15, 1845: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. Refference called for. April 19, 1845: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. Refference Called for. May 17, 1845: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. Refference Called for. The case of Br. E. A. Haygood was taken up and he excluded for neglecting to answer the Church and also for neglecting his seat in the Church for a number of years. June 14, 1845: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. Refference called for. Received by Letter Brother Nathaniel Brian & Sister Susan his wife. Received by Letter Brother T. M. Bonds and Sister Rebecca his wife. The following brethren W. L. Johns, F. H. Hudson were appointed to Labor with Br. John Dixon, for neglect of his seat and report at next conference. July 19, 1845: No conference. August 16, 1845: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. Refference Called for. The following brethren Rev. T. M. Bonds & W. L. Johns, was apointed Diligates to the Association. F. H. Hudson & N. Brian in case of failure. September 20, 1845: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. Refference Called for. The Letter to the Association was read and received. October 17, 1845: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in Conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. Mrs. Nancy Smith was rec'd by experience and Baptised. October 18, 1845: A door was opened for the reception of members. Lewis Perkins & John Anderson was received by experience and baptised. October 19, 1845: A door was opened for the reception of members. John H. Caldwell, Mrs. Agnes Johns and Miss Eliza J. Rembert were received by Experience and baptised. October 20, 1845: A door was opened for the reception of members. Eli Rents was rec'd by experience and baptised. October 21, 1845: A door was opened for the reception of members. Aleatha Jackson was rec'd by experience and baptised. October 22, 1845: A door was opened for the reception of members. John S. McCoy & Mary J. Shaw were rec'd by experience and baptised. A Servant Letty of L. S. Atkinson Deceased. November 14, 1845: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Set in conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. November 15, 1845: Set in Conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. The following Brethren were rec'd by Letter from Hepsibah Church, Viz: John Brown, Sen., Elizabeth Brown, Jennet A. Perkins, George W. Andrews, Martha E. Andrews, Mary Ann Rents, Thos. J. Andrews, Mary Ann Andrews, Dalcho Perkins. November 16, 1845: A door was opened for the reception of members. Joshua, a Servant of H. Hunt, Restored. Nerve, a Servant of Geo. W. Smith, rec'd by experience and Baptised. November 17, 1845: A door was opened for the reception of members. Leonard Brown was rec'd by experience and Baptised. November 18, 1845: A door was opened for the reception of members. Jas. H. Finch was rec'd by experience and Baptised. Br. Leonard Brown Petitioned for a Letter of Dismission which was granted. Rose, a Servant of John Reeve was rec'd by experience and Baptised. The following Sisters owned by L. S. Atkinson Petitioned for a Letter of Dismission was granted, Viz. Easter, Phebe, Rose, Mahala, Harriet. December 28, 1845: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Set in conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. Refference Called for. The Committee appointed to Labor with Br. John Dixon, reported to the Church that they had labored with him. he told them for the future he would try to refrain from drinking too much ardent spirits, and that he had a thought of requesting the Church to Scratch his name off, that he was not satisfyed with himself. The report was received and the Committee discharged. And the trial postponed until Saturday before the Lord's day in Feb. next. Brother T. M. Bonds was called to be their Supply the ensuing year. 1846 January 17, 1846: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. No Refference. February 14, 1846: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference a door was opened for the reception of Members. Refference Called for. The case of Br. John Dixon was taken up and he excluded for the neglect of filling his seat and for intemperance. Br. Tone a Servant of E. J. Capell, was reported to the Church by Br. W. L. Johns that he had left his wife and had taken up with another woman, and he was excluded. March 14, 1846: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference. Reffererence called for. The Committee appointed to Labor with Brother Sam a Servant of Hez. R. Harrell, reported to the Church that he confessed that he had done rong, and that he would try to do better, for the future and the Church forgave him. Brother Jas. H. Finch petitioned for a Letter of Dismission which was granted. April 18, 1846: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference. a Door was opened for the reception of Members. No Refference. April 19, 1846: A door was opened for the reception of members. Milly a Servant of Michael Forrest was rec'd by experience and Baptised. May 17, 1846: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. No reference. Brother Sam a Servant of Hezekiah R. Harrell was reported to the Church by Broth. Nathaniel Brian for drinking and gambling, for which he was excluded. June 19, 1846: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. No reference. July 18, 1846: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. Broth. Wm Finch was received by letter. No reference. August 15, 1846: No conference. September 19, 1846: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. reference called for. A letter to the Association was read and received. The following Broth. Thos. M. Bond and R. Johns were elected as Delegates to the Association and G. W. Andrews and L. Perkins in case of failure. October 17, 1846: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. Love McCoy was received on her experience and baptised. October 18, 1846: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Celia Robeson was received on her experience and baptised. Sister Sarah Ann Perkins died Oct. 25th, 1846. November 14, 1846: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Sit in conference. A door was opened for the reception of members. No reference. Broth. John H. Caldwell confessed that he had a fight and all he done that was wrong on his part he was very sorry for it. and the Church forgave him. On motion resolved that the Church meet on next monday, to fast and pray to the Lord that he would send more faithful Laborers into his Harvest, and Call their Pastor. November 15, 1846: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Lewis, a Servant of the Estate of David Robeson was received on his experience and baptised. November 16, 1846: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Velera Cox was received on her experience and baptised. November 17, 1846: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Nancy Estridge was received on her experience and baptised. Mary Ann Richardson was received on her experience and baptised. Nancy A. Hammock was received on her experience and baptised. November 18, 1846: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. November 19, 1846: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Latitia C. Courtney was received on her experience and baptised. November 21, 1846: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. November 22, 1846: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. November 23, 1846: The Church called Broth. Bond to be their supply for the ensuing year, which he agreed to do by the help of God. December 19, 1846: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. Elizabeth Reeve was received on her experience and baptised. 1847 January 16, 1847: No conference. African Pero Dead. February 20, 1847: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of Members. No references. March 20, 1847: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of Members. No references. There was a report of disorder against Brother Wm Finch handed in by Broth. Wm L. Johns, whereupon the Church appointed a committee consisting of the following Brethren (Viz) Wm. L. Johns, L. Perkins and G. W. Andrews to examine into the report and report to the next Conference. April 17, 1847: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of Members. Easter a Servant of Dr. D. D. Merreck's, was received on her experience and baptised. The Committee appointed to examine into the report against broth. Wm Finch prayed indulgence till the next Conference which was granted. May 15, 1847: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of Members. References called for. The Committee that was appointed to examine into the Case of broth. Wm Finch, reported that he was guilty of telling a falsehood for five dollars, and defrauding his Creditors for which he was excluded. Brother John Anderson petitioned for a letter of dismission which was granted. Broth. Charles a servant formerly owned by Dr. Latimore petitioned for a letter of dismission which was granted. June 19, 1847: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of Members. No references. July 17, 1847: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of Members. No references. August 14, 1847: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of Members. Sister Eliza Talbert was received by letter. No reference. The following Brethren were then elected as delegates to the Association, Viz, T. M. Bond and L. Perkins, in case of failure D. Perkins, G. W. Andrews. September 18, 1847: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. Reference Called for. The letter to the association was read and received. October 16, 1847: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. No reference. On motion resolved that the Church meet on friday before the first Lord's day in this month, to fast and pray for the peace and prosperity of the Churches. The Church chose Broth. T. M. Bond for their supply the ensuing year. Accepted. The Church has agreed to invite Broth. A. McKinzie into the settlement, to preach for us. The following brethren Wm. L. Johns and G. W. Andrews were appointed a committee to meet with the Gallelee and Providence Churches respecting the invitation of broth. McKenzie. October 17, 1847: The door was opened for the reception of members. Joseph A. Richardson was received on his experience and baptised. November 20, 1847: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. December 18, 1847: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. The committee that was appointed to meet with the Gallilee and Providence Churches respecting the invitation of broth. McKinzie reported as follows Viz, that they agreed to invite him to settle Among us and to preach for us the ensuing year. Which report was received and the Committee discharged. December 19, 1847: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The same Committee reappointed to meet with the Gallilee and Providence Churches to select a situation for broth. McKinzie. December 27, 1847, Sister Cinthia Sites Died. 1848 January 15, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. On motion resolved that this Church change her times of meeting from the third to the first sabbath in each month. February 5, 1848: No conference. March 4, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. April 1, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. Sister Pamelia Harrell was received by letter. The committee that was appointed to meet with the Gallilee and Providence churches to select a situation for broth McKinzie, reported, that they had selected a situation. Which report was received, and the committee discharged. On motion resolved that the church meet at an early hour on the next conference or day in fasting and prayer to God, in the selection of a Deacon. May 6, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. Brother L. Perkins was elected deacon, and ordained by a Presbetry consisting of the following brethren (Viz) T. M. Bond, A. McKinzie, and Wm. L. Johns Deacon of the church. June 3, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. No reference. July 1, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. No reference. On motion resolved that broth. T. M. Bond write an obituary notice on the death of broth. Jesse Young, and present it to the next Conference. August 5, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. Reference called for. broth. T. M. Bond not having the obituary notice on the death of broth. Jesse Young prepared, on motion it was postponed till tomorrow. On Motion the following brethren were elected to the association, Viz, D. Perkins, T. J. Andrews, and R. Johns, and Wm. L. Johns in case of failure. Brother T. M. Bond petitioned for a letter of dismission for himself and his wife, sister Rebecca Bond which was granted. August 6, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. Broth. T. M. Bond made the following report which on motion was received. Viz, Whereas it has pleased an all wise Providence to remove from the stage of Action, one of our aged and beloved Ministers, Viz, Brother Jesse Young, who was for years the Minister and Pastor of this church, whose labors have been greatly blessed, among us, and whose indefatigable labours of love and unceasing zeal in his master's cause have commanded him to every one's conscience, but he has gone to rest, and doubtless our loss is his eternal gain, therefore resolved that while we bow with implicit obedience to the Divine decree that removed him: we mourn the loss of a sound, pious and useful servant of God, that has gone the way of all the earth, and that we tender our mourning sympathies for their and our irremovable loss to his surviving companion and family, praying the blessing of God upon them whilst thus afflicted. September 2, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. Sister Mary Smith was received by letter. The letter to the Association was read and received. Brother John Caldwell petitioned for a letter of dismission for himself and his wife, Sister Rachel Caldwell, was granted. Sister Nancy A. Hammock petitioned for a letter of dismission which was granted. September 15, 1848, Brother Francis H. Hudson died. October 14, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met and the door was opened for the reception of members. October 15, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met and the door was opened for the reception of members. Elisha A. Haygood was restored. Sister Liza J. Haygood returned her letter of dismission. October 16, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met and the door was opened for the reception of members. Sarah E. Perkins was received by experience. October 17, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met and the door was opened for the reception of members. October 18, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met and the door was opened for the reception of members. November 4, 1848: No Conference. December 2, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. Sister Jane Howard petitioned for letter of dismission which was granted. December 3, 1848: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference and called Bro. A. McKinzie to be their supply for the ensuing year. on motion resolved that this Church give Bro. T. M. Bond a letter of recommendation as a faithful minister of the Gospel. 1849 January 20, 1849: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. Bro. A. McKinzie accepted the Call of the Church. Bro. G. W. Andrews petitioned for a letter of dismission for himself and wife, Martha E. Andrews which was granted. February 17, 1849: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, the door was opened for the reception of members. On motion resolved that the Church postpone the letter of dismission to Bro. G. W. Andrews and wife Martha E. Andrews till our next conference, and that Bro. L. Perkins write him a letter of correspondence. March 17, 1849: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. April 14, 1849: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. May 19, 1849: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. on motion resolved that the Church rescind the order granting a letter of dismission to Bro. G. W. Andrews and wife Martha E. Andrews. June 16, 1849: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. July 14, 1849: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sat in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. August 18, 1849: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Bro. Elisha A. Haygood rose and stated that he had a difficulty with a certain individual; made the necessary confession, and the Church forgave him. The following brethren were elected as delegates to the Association, Viz, Wm L. Johns, Eli Rentz and in case of failure L. Perkins and E. A. Haygood. Sister Nelly, servant of H. R. Harrell, dead. September 15, 1849: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. the letter to the association was called for, read, and accepted. October 19, 1849: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. October 20, 21, 22, and 23, the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. November 17, 1849: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Nelly, a servant of Matilda McDonald was received by experience. December 17, 1849: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. On motion resolved that the Church Call Bro. A. McKinzie to supply them the ensuing year. 1850 January 19, 1850: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. the Clerk being absent on motion bro. L. Perkins was appointed Clerk pro. tem. February 16, 1850: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. bro. A. McKenzie accepted the call of the Church. March 16, 1850: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Sister Ritter Dixon died April 1st, 1850. April 20, 1850: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. bro. Nathaniel Brian petitioned for a letter of dismission for himself and wife sister Susan Brian which was granted. Sister Agnes Johns died May 2nd, 1850. May 18, 1850: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. June 15, 1850: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. July 20, 1850: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. August 17, 1850: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. the following brethren were elected delegates to the Association L. Perkins and R. Johns; and in case of failure Wm. L. Johns and John S. McKoy. August 18, 1850: The door opened for the reception of members, and Sister Philonia Morgan was received by letter. September 14, 1850: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. the letter to the Association was called for, read and adopted. October 19, 1850: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. October 20, 1850: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Bro. Joseph Jones and wife sister Angeline Jones were rec'd by letter. November 16, 1850: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. December 13, 1850: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. December 14, 1850: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. December 15, 1850: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members and Michael Forrest was received by experience. William and Lettia, servants of Dr. Jas. Perkins, were received by letter. December 16, 1850: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. December 17, 1850: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Margaret M. Forrest, Jane E. Forrest, Eliza Ann McKoy, Mary A. Ewell, and James Duck were received by experience. December 18, 1850: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members and Martha W. Forrest, Keziah Calender, E. L. Haygood and Thomas Roark were received by experience. December 19, 1850: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members and John Gunby, Wm H. Gunby, Cynthia W. Faust and James Talbert were received by experience. December 20, 1850: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members and Rufus Roark, Wm C. Calender, Minta, servant James Brown, Caroline servant of John Brown, and Fanny servant of John Gunby were received by experience. December 21, 1850: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members and Wm P. Johns, Wm L. Dunn, Alexander T. Gore and Sara J. Johns were received by experience. December 22, 1850: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members and Lemuel G. Brown, Billington S. Gunby, Andrew, servant of R. Johns, Hester, servant of R. Johns, Emiline, servant of John Gunby and Sina servant of Andrew Jackson were received by experience. December 23, 1850: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members and Horatio N. Shaw was received by experience. December 24, 1850: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members and Lucy Ann McKoy, Maria R. McKoy, Leana L. Neyland and Eliza servant of Wm. L. Johns were received by experience. December 25, 1850: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer opened the door of the Church for the reception of members and Rufus M. Sites, George Sites, John N. Gunby, Benjamin Cason, Richard D. Shaw, and Susan S. Roark. were received by experience. December 26, 1850: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members and Franklin B. Hunt, Caroline, servant of G. W. Smith and James Courtney were received by experience. 1851 January 18, 1851: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members and Louisa Roark and Sims, servant of L. Perkins were received by experience. February 15, 1851: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. February 16, 1851: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Octavia B. Faust was received by letter, and Gabe, servant of John W. Norwood was received by experience. March 15, 1851: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members and L. P. Talbert and Eleanor M. Dunn were received by letter and Dorcas and Mary Ann, Servants of Wm L. Johns were received by experience. On motion breth. L. Perkins and E. A. Haygood were appointed a committee to draft some plan or system whereby to raise funds for Charitable and benevolent objects. March 16, 1851: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Fanny, servant of L. Sites, Friday, servant of John W. Norwood and Anthony Faust were received by experience. April 19, 1851: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. The com. appointed to draft a plan to raise funds for benelovent objects, reported progress and asked indulgence, which was granted. April 20, 1851: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. broth. Nathaniel Brian and wife sister Susan Brian were received by letter, and Lorena A. Faust was received by experience. May 17, 1851: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. The Com. maid their report which was received and adopted and the Com. discharged. On motion bro. E. A. Haygood was appointed solicitor. On motion bro. A. McKenzie was appointed to forward all funds collected by the solicitor, agreeable to the request of the donor. June 14, 1851: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. July 19, 1851: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. July 20, 1851: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. August 16, 1851: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The following brethren were elected delegates to the Association, Viz, Elisha A. Haygood and John S. McKoy, and in case of failure Wm L. Johns and John Gunby. Sister Ann Watkins Died Sept. 8th, 1851. September 20, 1851: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. The letter to the Association was called for read and adopted. October 18, 1851: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. On motion a Com. was appointed to examine the Church book, and ascertain if there were not names of members recorded there which we knew nothing of and of whom we could learn nothing and if so, to erase them; consisting of the following breth. Wm L. Johns, R. Johns, and L. Perkins, and report to the Church. Bro. L. Perkins reported to the Church that brother E. L. Haygood was guilty of butchering a beef for market on the Sabbath day. On motion the following Com. was appointed to cite him to attend at next conference, Viz, D. Perkins and Wm C. Calender. Bro. L. Perkins reported to the Church that bro. George W. Sites had been guilty of fighting. On motion the Church appointed a com. to cite him to attend at next conference, consisting of the following brethren, viz, A. J. Goar and L. P. Talbert. November 15, 1851: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Reference being called for, the Com. on the case of Bro. E. L. Haygood reported, which report was read and adopted and the Com. discharged. The charge against bro. E. L. Haygood was sustained and he excluded for the same. The Com. appointed to see bro. G. W. Sites reported, which report was read and adopted bro. G. W. Sites being present, rose up and acknowledged that he was guilty, but that he was forced into it, and that he was sorry for it, and asked the Church to forgive him, upon which acknowledgement he was excused. Sister Harriet C. McKoy asked for a letter of dismission which was granted. The Church unanimously called Bro. A. McKenzie to supply them the ensuing year which call was accepted. Sister Lavisa Harrell died Dec. 5th, 1851. December 20, 1851: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. 1852 January 17, 1852: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Reference called for; the Com. appointed to examine the Church Book asked for further indulgence, which was granted. Bro. Eli Rentz petitioned for a letter of dismission for himself and sister Mary Ann Rentz his wife, which was granted. January 18, 1852: Mary Ann Andrews was received on her experience as a Candidate for baptism. the door of the Church having been previously opened. February 14, 1852: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Henry servant of James Brown was received on his experience. bro. Thomas Roark presented himself to the Church for fighting, and acknowledged his guilt, confessed his sorrow, and asked forgiveness, which was granted. Polly, servant of John Brown, was received on her experience. Sister Sarah Rentz died Feby. 27, 1852. March 20, 1852: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. No reference. March 21, 1852: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Jennett, servant of Wm P. Smith was received on her experience. Bro. James Courtney died March 23rd, 1852. April 17, 1852: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. The Com. appointed to examine the Church Book reported which report was received and the Com. discharged. Eliza Ann McKoy petitioned for a letter of dismission which was granted. May 15, 1852: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. The Clerk being absent bro. T. J. Andrews was elected Clerk pro tem. A motion for the enlargement of our house of worship, was put to the Church, which motion was favored by the Church: and the trustees directed to meet, and draft a plan for the building of said addition; and report at the next regular Conference. June 19, 1852: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. The Trustees handed in their report which was read and adopted. On motion the Trustees were directed to draw up subscription for the purpose of raising funds to defray the expenses of erecting said addition to the house. July 16, 1852: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Bro. Wm P. Johns acknowledged that he had a difficulty with a man unexpectedly for which he was sorry; and the church excused him. Bro. Friday, servant of J. W. Norwood, died August 7th, 1852. August 14, 1852: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. The following brethren, L. Perkins, and Wm L. Johns were elected delegates to the Association, and T. J. Andrews and Wm L. Dunn Alternates. Bro. L. Perkins brought a charge against bro. Benjamin Cason for adultery which was sustained and he excluded for the same. The Church petitioned for the next meeting of the association to be held at Ebenezer. A report being in circulation that bro. F. B. Hunt has been guilty of intoxication and of using profane language, bro. R. Johns was appointed to write to him on the subject. September 18, 1852: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. The letter to the Association was called for read and adopted. September 19, 1852: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Green, servant of James Brown was received on his experience. October 16, 1852: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Bro. F. B. Hunt was excluded from the fellowship of this Church for immoral conduct and contempt of the Church. Bro. A. J. Goar was excluded for immoral conduct and contempt of the Church. November 25, 1852: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. [Transcriber's note: At this point one page of the minutes is missing...CBS] bro. L. Perkins reported that he had written to bro. N. Brian, but had received no answer. 1853 April 16, 1853: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. bro. L. Perkins reported that he had received a letter from bro. N. Brian which was read and the case postponed till our next conference. May 14, 1853: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. the door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. bro. L. Perkins moved that a letter of dismission be granted to bro. N. Brian, which motion was carried. Sister Elizabeth, servant formerly of John Dixon, petitioned for a letter of dismission which was granted. May 15, 1853: the door of the church was opened for the reception of members. June 18, 1853: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. the door was opened for the reception of members. July 16, 1853: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. the door was opened for the reception of members. At the request of Elder A. McKinzie, the church took into consideration certain reports which were calculated to injure his usefulness as a minister of the Gospel, and his character as a Christian, and after reading the proceedings of the Galelie Church on the same subject, proceeded to appoint a Com. of the following brethren, viz, Wm. L. Johns, R. Johns, and L. Perkins to draft resolution on the subject, similar to those adopted by the Galelee Church. July 17, 1853: The Baptist church of Christ set in conference; the Com appointed the previous day reported, which report was read and adopted, and the Com. discharged. Whereas certain rumors have been in circulation derogatory to the character of Elder A. McKinzie as a minister or as a christian and whereas our sister the Galilee Church has through a Com of eleven, fairly and fully investigated said rumors, and declared them false and unfounded, and whereas we have implicit confidence in the purity and integrity of our sister Church; Therefore be it resolved that we the Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer do believe said rumors to be without foundation; and be it further resolved that while we offer our sympathies to the said Elder A. McKenzie, in this his time of need, we would also assure him that our brotherly regard, and christian fellowship have not been affected by said rumors. Done by order of Conference this 16th day of July 1853. August 20, 1853: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference; the door was opened for the reception of members. Sister Mildred L. Johns was received by letter. The following brethren were elected delegates to the association, viz, T. J. Andrews and John Gunby, and Wm L. Johns and R. Johns alternates. The Church received a letter from a meeting held in the Town of Liberty requesting this Church to send delegates to meet with delegates from other Churches of this association in Liberty on friday before the first Lord's day in Sept. next to consult on the subject of education, which request was complied with by appointing the following brethren, viz, Wm L. Johns, John Gunby and L. Perkins. September 17, 1853: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference; the door was opened for the reception of members. The letter to the Association was called for read and adopted. In consequence of the absence of bro. E. A. Haygood bro. T. J. Andrews was appointed solicitor pro tem for benelovence. October 8, 1853: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference. The following brethren Wm L. Johns and D. Perkins were appointed a com. to wait on Elders H. McKnight and M. S. Shirk for the purpose of ascertaining whether their services could be procured for the next ensuing year, and to report at the next conference. October 15, 1853: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference; the door was opened for the reception of members. The com. appointed at the last meeting reported that there was no chance to procure the services of Elder H. McKnight, which report was received and the Com. discharged. The following brethren Viz, Wm L. Johns and L. Perkins were appointed a Com. to wait on Elder M. S. Shirk and ascertain if his services could be procured for the next year and report at the next conference. bro. Wm L. Johns stated to the Church that Sister Sarah Courtney wished her name erased from the Church Book, which was considered a contempt of the Church. The following brethren Wm L. Johns and T. J. Andrews were appointed a com. to labour with Sister Courtney and report at the next conference. November 19, 1853: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference; the door was opened for the reception of members. Julia Cox was received on her experience. Joe, servant of John Brown, was received on his experience. The com. appointed to wait on Bro M. S. Shirk reported, which report was received and the Com. discharged. The Com. appointed to labor with Sister Sarah Courtney made their report which was received and the Com. discharged. and her case was postponed till next conference. Elder M. S. Shirk was chosen by the Church to supply them for the ensuing year and accepted of the choice. Bro. R. Johns put the following query, Viz, is it right for Church members to deal in Lotery Tickets, which query was laid on the table till the next Conference. The Church appointed friday before the third Lord's day in Decr. next as a day of fasting and prayer, for the prosperity of Zion. The following brethren were appointed a com. Viz, L. Perkins, Wm L. Johns, T. J. Andrews, John Gunby, M. Forest, and R. Johns to examine the charges on which he was excluded, and report at our next conference. December 17, 1853: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference; the door was opened for the reception of members. Mary Duck was received on her experience. All unfinished business was postponed till next conference. On motion resolved, that this Church give Elder A. McKenzie a recommendation as a faithful minister of the Gospel, and that it be spread on the minutes of the Church Book. Which reads as follows. Ebenezer Baptist Church, Amite County, Miss. Whereas our beloved brother Elder A. McKenzie, who has laboured with us for the last six years, and whose labours have been blest of the Lord, is now about to leave us, for a more extensive field of operation, having by the advice of his Physicians consented to rest from the labours of preaching for a time; and accepted a general agency of the Indian Mission Association on account of his health. Therefore resolved that while we deeply regret the circumstances which make it necessary for him to retire from the labours of the Ministry, we take pleasure in recommending him to the Christian Community in general, and especially to our own denomination as a faithful and indefatigable minister of the Gospel an humble devoted and pious christian and a high minded and dignified gentleman worthy the confidence and patronage of the community at large. Resolved that a copy of the above preamble and resolution be forwarded by the Clerk, to the New Orleans Baptist Chronicle for publication. Done in conference this 17 day of Dec. 1853. R. Johns, Clk. December 18, 1853: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference; the door was opened for the reception of members. Henry, servant of James Brown, was received on her experience. bro. Jack, servant of T. Smiley petitioned for a letter of dismission which was granted. December 19, 1853: The door of the Church was opened. Lot, servant of M. Foust was received on his experience. December 20, 1853: The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. 1854 January 14, 1854: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference; the door was opened for the reception of members. Reference Called for, when the case of sister Sarah Courtney was taken up and she excluded on the charge of contempt of the Church. The query that had been postponed Viz, is it right for a church member to deal in Lottery Tickets, was taken up and decided in negative. A letter was received from bro. Wm L. Dunn requesting his name erased from the Church Book. A Com. consisting of breth. T. L. Andrews and L. Perkins was appointed to visit bro. Wm L. Dunn and labour with him and report at the next Conference. Bro. Joe servant of John Brown, died Jan. 30., 1854. February 8, 1854: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference; the door was opened for the reception of members, references called for, the committee reported that they had an interview with Wm. L. Dunn on the subject and he promised to attend on conference day, which he did, and made the necessary acknowledgments to the church and the church forgave him. March 19, 1854: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference pursuant to adjournment, the door was opened for the reception of members, references called for. Bro. L. Perkins stated to the Church that there was members that did not fill their seats on conference days, two that had not for a length of time, Bro. E. A. Haygood & L. P. Talbert. The following Brothers M. Forest, James Duck & R. Johns, were appointed a committee to see Bro. E. A. Haygood & report at our next conference. John Brown, L. Brown & D. Perkins, to see Bro L. P. Talbert, and report likewise the clerk was authorized to write a letter to Sister Ursula McCoy to let them know, what her feelings were toward the Church. April 15, 1854: No Conference. May 20, 1854: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer mit in conference pursuant to adjournment, ; the doors of the Church was opened for the reception of members. References called for, the committee that was appointed to see Bro. L. P. Talbert reported that they had seen him but asked indulgence until next conference to make out their report, which was granted. The committee that was appointed to see Bro. E. A. Haygood reported that they went to see him but failed to do so, the committee was continued. Bro. J. Duck was excused from the committee and Bro. Wm L. Johns put in his place. Bro. L. Perkins brought in a charge against Bro. W. S. Dunn, with having tried to obtain a specified sum of money by false representation which was proved to be true and he was excluded for the same. May 21, 1854: Baptized three by experience, Cinthia a Servant of R. Johns, Soliman, a servant of John G. Morgan's, Phillis a servant of Sister Jackson. June 19, 1854: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. The doors were opened for the reception of members. called for the reading of the minutes, the committee appointed to visit Bro. L. P. Talbert made their report which was received and the committee discharged, on motion ordered that the committee appointed to visit Bro. E. A. Haygood be continued till next conference. Bro. L. P. Talbert confessed that he had done wrong and the church forgave him. July 15, 1854: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference; the door was opened for the reception of members. Bro. Thomas R. Craft was received under the care of the Church. The committee appointed to see Bro. E. A. Haygood was continued by their request. Bro. R. Johns offered his resignation as clerk which was accepted. Bro. D. Perkins, L. G. Brown was appointed tellers to hold an election, which resulted in the Electing of Bro. T. J. Andrews. Sister Lucyntha Hunt petitioned for a letter of dismission which was granted. Whereas, our beloved brother R. Johns who had served for many years as clerk of this church, has now seen fit to resign, Therefore, be it resolved that we tender him our sincere thanks for his long and disinterested services as clerk of this Church. August 19, 1854: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer sit in conference; the door was opened for the reception of members. Urshula Ewell was received by experience. Bro. T. G. Andrews declined serving as Clerk. Bro. R. D. Shaw was appointed Clerk pro tem. The case of the church against bro. E. A. Haygood was then brought forward moved by Bro. L. Perkins & seconded by Bro. W. S. Johns, that the committee be discharged as Bro. E. A. Haygood is now present, which was carried; moved by Bro. L. Perkins & seconded by Bro. Johns that Bro. Haygood acknowledgments be received which was done by a unanimous vote to the members present. Bro. D. A. Faust was duly Elected clerk of this church by a unanimous vote of the members present. Delegates to the association, Bro. T. J. Andrews & D. A. Faust, Alternates, Breths. R. Johns & L. G. Brown. A letter of recommendation was granted Bro. J. A. Crawford to the Faculty of the College at Georgetown, Kentucky, from Ebenezer Church. We the members of Ebenezer Church, petition for the next association to be held at Ebenezer. R. D. Shaw, Clerk pro tem. September 16, 1854: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, pursuant to adjournment. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. The circular letter to the Association was called for read and adopted. E. A. Haygood, Clerk pro tem. September 17, 1854: The doors of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Thomas a servant of Mrs. Elize Dun was received on his experience. D. A. Faust, Clk. October 14, 1854: Ebenezer Church, Amite Co., Miss. The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to Adjournment. A Dore of the church was opened for the reception of members. No Candidate. The clerk was then directed to unite with Bro. Craft in Soliciting A letter of Dismission from county Line church, Russell County, Alabama. On motion the church then proceeded to call their supply for the ensuing year. Bro. M. S. Shirk was unanimously Elected. D. A. Faust, C.C. November 18, 1854: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference pursuent to Adjournment. A Dore of the church was opened for the reception of members. No candidate. Moved that we protract our next meeting, carried. D. A. Faust, C.C. November 19, 1854: The church met in conference at Ebenezer. Moved, that the church procure two Stoves for the house, carried. D. A. Faust, C.C. December 16, 1854: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Clerk being absent Bro. R. D. Shaw was appointed Clerk Pro. Tem. The Doors of the Church being opened for the reception of candidates. Bro. Thos. R. Croft presented his letter of dismission from County line Church, Russel County, Ala., and was received into Fellowship with this church. Done at Ebenezer Church, the 10th day of Dec. 1854. R. D. Shaw, C.C. Pro. Tem. December 17, 1854: The Baptist Church met. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. No candidate. December 18, 1854: A door was opened for the reception of members. A Servant of John Gunby's by the name of Mariah offered to the Church and was received by experience. December 20, 1854: A door was opened for the reception of members, No. Candidate. December 21, 1854: A door was opened for the reception of members. Mathew Andrews and Elizabeth Andrews offered to the Church and were received by experience. December 22, 1854: A door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. No candidate. December 23, 1854: A door of the church was opened for the reception of members. John Smith and Harriet J. Chance offered to the Church and were received by experience. December 24, 1854: The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. John Rollins and Fidelia R. Andrews offered to the church and were received by experience. December 25, 1854: The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Peter A. Green offered to the church and was received by experience. December 26, 1854: The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Mary Ann Harrell, Louisiana Smith, Lydean Chapman, Jennett J. Perkins, Mary E. Perkins, Virginia L. Perkins, and Sarah Ann Johns offered to the Church and was received by experience. December 27, 1854: The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. George W. Perkins, Mathew A. Dunn and a servant of John Reeves by name of Ginny offered to the church and were received by experience. 1855 January 20, 1855: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. A Door of the Church was opened for the reception of Members. No candidate. Sister Nancy Morgan, Philona Morgan and Ursula McCoy petitioned for letters of dismission. Granted. D. A. Faust, C=2EC. January 21, 1855: Baptist Church of Christ at Ebinezar met in conference. Mathew Andrews, Fidelia A. Andrews and Elizabeth Andrews petitioned for letters of dismission. Granted. D. A. Faust, C.C. February 17, 1855: Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. A Door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. No candidate. D. A. Faust, C.C. February 18, 1855: A door was opened for the reception of Members. Tom and Epsy servants of J. W. Smith offered to the Church and were received by experience. D. A. Faust, C.C. March 17, 1855: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference. Bro. Clerk being absent Bro. L. Perkins was elected Clerk Pro. Tem. A Door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Patience a servant of L. G. Brown offered to the Church and was received by experience; Business was called for by the Mod. Letters of dismission were granted to Sisters Louisa Roark, Susan Longmire formerly Susan Roark, and Lydia Ann Chapman, upon their request. Conference then adjourned to time in Course. L. Perkins, C.C. Pro. Tem. March 18, 1855: A door of the Church was opened for the reception of Members. Ceily, a Servant of B. F. Dixon, offered to the church and was received by experience. D. A. Faust, C.C. April 14, 1855: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. A door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. No candidate. References called for by the Mod. Moved that we go into the election of Trustees. Wherefore Brethren Jno. Gunby, T. J. Andrews & R. Johns were appointed as nominating Committee who reports as follows. W. L. Johns, Louis Perkins, Geo. W. Smith, Dalco Perkins, J. S. McCoy, M. Forest, and L. G. Brown. Which nomination was unanimously received then adjourned to time in Course. D. A. Faust, C.C. May 19, 1855: Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezar met in Conference pursuant to adjournment. A door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. No candidate. References called for by the Moderator. Conference adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mod. D. A. Faust, C.C. June 16, 1855: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. Bro. Clerk being absent Bro. L. Perkins was appointed Clerk protem. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Bro. Julius Kirkland and sisters Mary Kirkland and Matilda Andrews were received by letter and the right hand of fellowship extended to them. A letter of dismission was granted to Sister Julia Lea by her request. Conference then adjourned to time in course. Lewis Perkins, C. C. protem. July 14, 1855: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Bro. Clerk being absent Bro. Lewis Perkins was appointed clerk pro tem. Bro. Hezekiah Harrell was received into the fellowship of the church upon a letter of dismission from the New Providence church. The committee appointed by the church to receive black members and to hear and investigate difficulties between them have seen Fillis & Celia the former a member of the Church the latter a candidate for baptism, both of whom had been engaged in a difficulty with a fellow servant. All belonging to Mr. F. Dunn. They confessed their fault and wished to be forgiven. The committee made their report which was received and they forgiven. Bro. Joseph Jones confessed to the church that he had been in the habit of drinking ardent spirits to excess for which he was sorry and wished to be forgiven. The Church accordingly forgave him. Bro. D. A.Faust Churches Clerk offered his resignation which was received. The church then proceeded to the election of a clerk, which resulted in the election of Bro. Wm. H. Gunby. Conference then adjourned to time in course. Lewis Perkins, C.C. Pro Tem. August 18, 1855: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. Brother Moderator being absent Bro. Lewis Perkins was appointed Moderator pro tem. The doors of the Church were then opened for the reception of members. On motion the Church proceeded to the election of delegates to the association. Brothers D. A. Faust and W. C. Calender were appointed tellers. Bros. Lewis Perkins & W. L. Johns were elected delegates and Bros. John Brown & T. J. Andrews their alternates. On Motion the Sons of Temperance were granted permission to build a Temperance Hall on the land belonging to the Church. On Motion Bro. Moderator appointed Bros. R. Johns, T. J. Andrews and Dalcho Perkins a committee to set with the building committee of the S. of T. to select a suitable location for the Temperance Hall. On Motion Bro. Moderator was added to said committee. The conference then adjourned to time in course. Louis Perkins, Mo. Pro. Tem., W. H. Gunby, C.C. September, 1855: Ebenezer Church. The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the Church being opened for the reception of members. Mrs. A. Hanks & Miss S. D. Atkinson presented themselves and were received on the relation of their hope in Christ. The letter to the Association was called for, read, received and adopted. The conference then adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C.C. October 16, 1855: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. the doors of the Church were opened for the reception of Members. Bro. James Talbot came forward and acknowledged improprieties and transgressions for which he expressed a deep sorrow and asked forgiveness of the church. The Church accordingly forgave him. The church then proceeded to call a pastor for next year. Rev. M. S. Shirk was unanimously called. Conference then adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C.C. November, 1855: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. the doors of the church were opened for the Reception of Members. Conference adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C.C. December, 1855: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. On motion Bro. W. L. Johns was appointed moderator pro tem. The trustees of Ebenezer Church were appointed a committee to investigate the expediency of making some alteration in one of the stove pipes. Conf. then adjourned to time in course. W. L. Johns, Mo. Pro. tem., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. 1856 January 20, 1856: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conf. pursuant to adjournment. Phidelia R. Andrews, Elizabeth R. Andrews and Bro. Thomas A. Croft and Matthew Andrews applied for letter of dismission which were granted. Moved that the Church request of Bro. M. S. Shirk a copy of his sermon preached at Ebenezer in December last for publication. Motion carried. Bro. M. S. Shirk granted this request. Bros. Lewis Perkins and Wm. H. Gunby were appointed a com. to superintend the publication of said sermon. Conf. then adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., Wm. H. Gunby, C.Clk. February 16, 1856: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of Members. Refference called for and read. On Motion a com. was appointed to investigate certain reports of lewdness against Milly, a Servant of Bro. M. Forest and also against Fanny, a Servant of Leonard Sites. Bros. M. Forrest, T. J. Andrews & W. L. Johns were appointed said committee. On Motion Bro. L. Perkins was aded to said committee. Conference then adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C.C. March 15, 1856: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the Church were opened for the reception of members. Refference called for and read. The committee appointed to investigate certain report of lewdness against Milly a servant of M. Forrest, and Fanny a servant of L. Sites, made their report, to wit. The undersigned committee beg to report that they have seen the two colored sisters, Viz, Milly, Servant of Bro. M. Forrest and Fanny Servant of Mr. L. Sites, and that after mature investigation they find them guilty of adultery. They both confess their guilt and profess penitence and a desire to reform. All of which is respectfully submitted. L. Perkins, M. Forrest, W. L. Johns, T. J. Andrews. On Motion the report of the com. was received and the committee discharged. On Motion said colored members were excluded from the fellowship of the church. A charge was prefered against Bob, a colored member, servant of Mrs. Eliza Dunn for disobedience to her and for drunkenness. Bros. Wm L. Johns and T. J. Andrews were appointed to cite said colored Bro. to trial. Conf. then adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mod., W. H. Gunby, C.C. April 19, 1856: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. Refference called for and read. The committee appointed to cite Bob a servant of Mrs. Eliza Dunn to trial reported that he promised to attend tomorrow. On Motion Report of committee was received and com. discharged. On Motion Bros. M. Forrest, L. G. Brown, D. Perkins, M. A. Dunn, and W. W. Hunt were appointed a committee to investigate said reports against Bob a servant of Mrs. Eliza Dunn and report at our next conference. Com. on publication of a Sermon Delivered By Bro. M. S. Shirk at Ebenezer reported duty performed and that they had received said manuscripts were rec'd and com. discharged. Moved & seconded we rescind granting Bro. T. R. Craft a letter of dismission from this Church by his request. Motion carried. On Motion Bros. Wm. L. Johns, L. Perkins & W. H. Gunby were appointed a committee to visit and labour with Bro. Thos. Cavin as there are reports against him of indulging to excess in ardent spirits. Conference adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C.C. May 17, 1856: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the Church being opened for the reception of Members. Sister Nancy Buckels presented her letter of dismission from the Baptist Church at Bethlehem upon which She was received into the fellowship of this church. Also Bro. James Monroe Causey was received into the fellowship of this Church upon a letter of dismission from the Baptist Church at New Providence. The committee appointed to investigate the charges against Bob a servant of Mr.s Eliza Dunn reported that he denied the charge of drunkenness and gave no satisfaction in regard to the other charge. Report of committee was received and committee discharged. On Motion the case of the colored Brother was postponed until our next conference. Conference then adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C.C. June 14, 1856: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Reference called for and read. Brow. W. L. Johns reported that he had seen Bob a servant of Mrs. E. Dunn, and that he confessed his disobedience to his mistress for which he expressed sorrow and a desire to be forgiven by the church, but denies the charge of drunkenness. When on Motion Bro. L. Perkins was granted the privilege of withdrawing the charge of drunkenness prefered against said member, which he did. On motion the church forgave him & restored him to the fellowship. The committee appointed to see bro. Thos. Cavin reported duty performed and that Bro. Cavin was present upon which the report of committee was received & committee discharged. Bro. L. Perkins then rose and stated in behalf of Bro. T. Cavin that he confessed his guilt and was sorry he had gone so far astray and wished the Church to forgive him, which the Church accordingly did. Bro. James Duck upon his own representation of a difficulty between himself and Mr. Keen was excused from cencure by the Church. The minutes were read and conference then adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C.C. July 19, 1856: The Baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church being opened for the reception of members Sister Amelia Shaw presented her letter of dismission from the Baptist church of Christ at New Providence upon which she was rec'd into the fellowship of this church. Conf. then adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C.C. August 16, 1856: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met. Bro. Mo. being absent Bro. W. L. Johns was appointed Mo. pro tem. Bro. L. Perkins prefered a charge of non-fellowship between Bros. R. D. Shaw and E. H. Haygood. On Motion the Mo. appointed a committee of five, to wit, T. J. Andrews, R. Johns, Dalcho Perkins, W. H. Gunby & D. A. Faust to visit and labour with said Bro. and report at our next conference. The Mo. having appointed Bros. B. F. Dixon & D. A. Faust tellers the Church proceeded to the election of delegates to the association which resulted in the election of Bros. Dalcho Perkins, L. G. Brown and W. H. Gunby; alternates W. L. Johns, R. Johns and F. B. Dixon. Conference then adjourned to time in course. W. L. Johns, Mo. Pro. Tem., W. H. Gunby, C.C. September 20, 1856: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church being opened for the reception of members, Mr. Thos. W. Talbert and Mrs. S. Talbert were received into the fellowship of this church upon a citation of their hope in Christ to the Baptist church of Christ at Hepzeba. Mrs. Eliza Jones was received into the fellowship of this Church upon a relation of her hope in Christ. Minutes called for and read. The committee appointed to visit and labor with Bros. E. A. Haygood and R. D. Shaw reported duty performed and that they could not effect a reconcilation. Report of com. received and com. discharged. On Motion the charge of nonfellowship against said Bros. was taken up and after a thorough investigation of the matter it was moved and seconded said Bros. should be excluded from the fellowship of the Church. Motion carried. On Motion Bro. Geo. W. Sites and Sister Mary A. Sites were granted letters of dismission from this church at their request. On Motion the Associational letter was read and adopted. Conference then adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C.C. October 18, 1856: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the Church being opened for the reception of members. Mr. John Jones was received in to the fellowship of this Church upon a relation of his hope in Christ. On Motion Bro. J. G. Morgan was granted a letter of dismission from this Church at his request. Conf. then adjourned. to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. November 13, 1856: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. On Motion Sister Nancy Buckles was granted a letter of dismission from this Church Bro. W. L. Johns presented to the church the following query, to wit, Is it in accordance with gospel order for a Member of the church to be connected with a slight of hand show. On Motion said query was taken up and postponed until our next conference. On Motion the Church proceeded to call a supply for next year. On Motion Bro. M. S. Shirk was unanimously chosen. Conf. adjourned. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. November 16, 1856: The Baptist Church of Christ meet in conference. On Motion Bro. Julius Kirkland and sister Mary Kirkland his wife were granted letters of dismission from this Church. Conference then adjourned. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. December 20, 1856: No conference. 1857 January 17, 1857: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conf. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of Members. unfinished business called for when the following query was taken, query, to wit; weather it be in accordance with Gospel order for a member of the church to be connected with a slight of hand show and was unanimously decided in the negative. Bro. T. R. Craft being reported to the Church as being connected with such a show W. H. Gunby was appointed to address him and inform him of the fact and site him to trial at our next conf. On motion Bros. Jas. Duck and W. C. Calender were appointed to visit Bro. Parker Duff and site him to trial at our next conf. for absence from the church. Bros. T. J. Andrews and G. W. Perkins were appointed a committee to visit Bro. Jas. Talbert and investigate the Charge of dancing against him and site him to trial at Our next Conf. On Motion Bro. S. Perkins was added to said com. Conf. adj. to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. February 14, 1857: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conf. pursuant to adj. The door of the Church were opened for the reception of members. Minutes of last conf. called for and read. The com. apt. to address Bro. T. R. Craft and inform him of the Charge against him and to site him to trial reported duty performed. On Motion rept. of com. was rec'd and committee discharged. The charge against Bro. Croft being taken up. He rose and stated that he had been connected with such a show but that he was not now connected with it and at the time he was connected with it he did not know that he was transgressing and wished the Church to forgive him which the Church accordingly did. The Com. appointed to visit Bro. Duff and site him to trial reported duty performed but Bro. Duff not being present said com. was continued until next Conf. Also the committee apt. to visit Bro. Jas. Talbert and investigate the charge of dancing preferred against him and to site him to trial reported duty performed. Bro. Talbert not being present com. was continued until next conf. Conf. then adj. to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. March 14, 1857: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conf. pursuant to adj. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of Members. The com. appointed to visit and site Bro. Duff to trial reported that they had not visited him on account of distance and the uncertainty of finding him. On Motion said com. was continued until next conf. The committee appointed to visit and labour with Br. Jas. Talbert for dancing reported they had visited him and that he confessed the charge prefered against him and expressed some sorrow for going astray, but stated that if he did not attend this conf. he would not attend any subsequent one. The charge being fully sustained, The right hand of fellowship was with drawn from him. On Motion letters of dismission were granted sisters Mildred Johns and Sarah J. Gardner at their request. Conf. then adj. to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. April 18, 1857: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conf. pursuant to adjournment. the Doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. Unfinished business being called for the committee appointed to visit Bro. Parker Duff and site him to trial reported that they had visited said Bro. and that he stated to them he had acted so badly and gone so far astray he could not Make any excuse to the Church and that he wished to withdraw from the Church. On Motion report of the committee was received and committee discharged. On Motion the right hand of fellowship was with drawn from said Bro. The minute being read the conf. adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clerk. May 16, 1857: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of Members. Bro. Mo. being absent Bro. L. Perkins was appointed. Mo. Pro Tem. Conf. then adj to time in course. L. Perkins, Mo. Pro. Tem. W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. July 28, 1857: The Babtist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. Bro. Mo. being absent Bro. W. L. Johns was appointed Mo. Pro Tem. The doors of the Church being opened for the reception of Members, Sisters Elizabeth Reeves and Sarah Reeves presented their letters of dismission from the Baptist Church of Christ of Beech spring, Harris County, Georgia and applied for Membership whereupon they were received into the fellowship of this Church. Bro. L. Perkins prefered a charge against Tom a colored Bro. belonging to Mr. G. W. Smith, to wit, lieing and stealing. On Motion the Charge being taken up Bro. Mo. appointed a committee of five to wit, Bro. T. J. Andrews, J. S. McCoy, R. Johns, L. Perkins & L. G. Brown. On Motion Bros. W. L. Johns and L. Perkins were aded to said Com. to investigate the charges against said Bro. and report at our next conf. Bro. L. Perkins also prefered the charge of adultery against Phillis, servant of Bro. B. F. Dixon. On Motion the charge being taken up, the above com. were appointed to investigate said Charge and report at our next conference. Conf. then adj. to time in course. W. L. Johns, Mo. Pro Tem, W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. June 20, 1857: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conf. pursuant to adj. A door of the Church being opened for the reception of members, two Servants presented themselves and were rec'd for baptism. Conf. adj. to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. June 21, 1857: Two servants belonging to Mrs. Zilpha Chance & Mr. Taylor White were baptised. August 15, 1857: The Baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer Met in conf. pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church being opened for the reception of Members, Bro. C. C. Lea and Sister Julia A. Lea presented their letters of dismission from the baptist church of Christ at Jackson, La., and applied for membership whereupon they were received into the fellowship of this church. The minutes of last conference being read. the committee appointed to investigate the charges lieing and stealing prefered against Tom, a colored Bro. belonging to Mr. G. W. Smith, Stated they were not prepared to make a report, when on Motion they were granted another Month to make a report. The committee appointed to investigate the charge of adultery prefered against Philis, servant of Mr. B. F. Dixon, Reported the Charge fully sustained. Report of com. received and committee discharged. On Motion the right hand of fellowship was withdrawn from said sister. On Motion the Church proceeded to the election of delegates to the association. Bros. B. F. Dunn and C. C. Lea being appointed tellers, Bros. C. C. Lea and G. W. Perkins were elected delegates. Bros. W. L. Johns and B. F. Dixon alternates. On Motion Bro. R. M. Sites was granted a letter of dismission from this church at his request. Conf. then adj. to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. September 15, 1857: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conf. pst. to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. Unfinished business being called for the com. who were granted another month to make their report on the charge of lieing and stealing prefered against Tom, a colored member belonging to Mr. G. W. Smith, reported they had visited him and investigated the charges and that the former charge was sustained but the latter was not. Rept. of said committee was rec'd and com. discharged. Moved and seconded the right hand of fellowship be withdrawn from said members. On Motion of Bro. W. L. Johns the above motion was laid on the table another month and a committee of 3 three were appointed to labor further with the colored bro. Bros. W. L. Johns, D. Perkins, and M. Forrest were appointed said committee. The associational letter was called for read and adopted. Bro. J. M. Causey stated to the church that he had purchased lotary tickets for which he was sorry and at the time he did not know it was a violation of gospel order. On Motion said bro. was excused by the church. On motion the church proceeded to call a supply for next year. Elder M. S. Shirk was unanimously chosen. The minutes were read and conference adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. October 17, 1857: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conf. pursuant to adjournment. The door of the Church were opened for the reception of members. Unfinished business being called for the committee appointed to visit and further labor with the colored Bro. Tom reported duty performed and that they effected nothing. Rept. of said com. rec'd and committee discharged. The motion on the table being taken up the right hand of fellowship was withdrawn from said Bro. Tom. Minutes being read conf. adj. to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. November 14, 1857: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conf. pursuant to adjournment. The Mo. being absent Bro. L. Perkins was appointed Mo. pro tem. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. On motion letters of dismission were granted Bro. John C. Bollin & Sister L. L. Collin at their request. On Motion of Bro. C. C. Lea a committee of three were appointed by the Mo., towit, Bros. C. C. Lea, A. H. Kirkland and W. H. Gunby to write out a history of this Church to send to the editors of the Mississippi Baptist for publication. On Motion Bros. L. Perkins and R. Johns were aded to said com. Conf. then adj. to time in course. L. Perkins, Mo. Pro Tem, W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. December 19, 1857: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. The minutes of the previous conference being read the committee appointed to write out a history of this church begged indulgence another month to make their report. Their request was granted. Bro. M. G. Forrest rose and stated to the Church that he did not wish to be considered a member of it any longer. On motion the Mo. appointed a committee of three to wit, Bros. W. L. Johns, R. Johns, and T. J. Andrews, to visit and labor with said Bro. and report at our next conference. On Motion Bro. John Gunby was aded to said committee. Bro. J. M. Causey then rose and requested the church to erase his name from the church book. The above committee were appointed to visit and labor with said Bro. and report at our next conference. Letters of dismission were granted sister Margaret Gordon & Bro. T. R. Craft at their request. Conf. then adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clerk. 1858 January 16, 1858: No Conference. February 20, 1858: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conf. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. The committee appointed to write out a history of the church reported progress and was continued. The committee appointed to visit Bros. M. G. Forrest and J. M. Causey reported duty performed but without effecting anything. Rept. of committee was received and committee discharged. On motion the hand of Church fellowship was withdrawn from said Bros. A letter of dismission was granted Bro. Joseph Jones at his request. Conference. adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. March 20, 1858: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. The minutes of the last conf. being read the committee appointed to write out a history of this Church to send to the editors of the Mississippi Baptist for publication reported duty performed. Rept. of the com. received and committee discharged. Bro. Thos. Roark rose and stated to the church that there was a current report against sister Jane Roark his wife, to wit, that she had killed a negro. On motion a committee of three, to wit, Bros. R. Johns, D. Perkins and T. J. Andrews were appointed to investigate the report and report at next Conference. Conference then adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. April 17, 1858: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. The minutes of last conference being read the investigating committee in the case of sister Jane Roark presented two certificates one from Mr. Marston owner of the slave and one from Dr. Langworthy the attending physician, as their report, to wit: This is to certify that the undersigned could not testify that the death of a negro girl of his in 1856 was caused by the violence of Mrs. Roark, wife of Thos. Roark. And the report that the said Roark was deprived of any portion of his wages in consequence of said death is entirely without foundation. Henry Marston. Clinton, Mch. 2nd, 1858. This is to certify that I can not testify that the death of a negro girl of Mr. Henry Marston's in 1856 was caused by the violence of Mrs. Roark, wife of Thos. Roark; but that it was caused in my opinion either by an accidental or intentional injury. O. P. Langworthy, M.D. Report by committee received and committee discharged. The rumor not being sustained the case was dismissed by the church. On Motion the church proceeded to the election of delegates to the Baptist states convention which resulted in the election of Bros. W. L. Johns & Lewis Perkins. Bros. B. F. Dixon and C. C. Lea alternates. Conf. then adj. to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. May 15, 1858: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. The letter to the baptist state convention being read was rec'd and adopted by the Church. Conf. then adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. June 18, 1858: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. The rules of decorum being read Conference adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. June 19, 1858: Ann, servant of Mr. John Reeve was received into the church by Experience. July 17, 1858: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. There being no business, Conf. adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. August 14, 1858: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. There being a report in circulation against Bro. Thos. Cavin, to wit, Drunkeness. Bro. W. H. Gunby was appointed to visit said Bro. and tell him of the report and site him to trial at next conf. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. September 18, 1858: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. The minutes of the previous conference being read the committee appointed to visit Bro. Thos. Cavin and cite him to attend our next conference in answer to a rumor against him to wit, Drunkenness, Reported duty performed and the said Bro. Denied the report and said he did not think he would attend the next conference. Rept. of Com. Rec'd and com. Discharged. Said Bro. not being in attendance the case was taken up and after a thorough investigation by the Church it was left with the Church to decide whether the report is sustained. The Church decided in the affirmative. On Motion said Bro. was excluded from the fellowship of the Church. Sister Emaline Forrest requested the Church to erase her name from the Church Book without sending a com. to labor with her. On Motion Bros. R. Johns, Lewis Perkins and D. A. Faust were appointed to visit and labour with said sister and report at our next conf. On Motion the Church proceeded to elect delegates to the association. Bros. M. A. Dunn & C. C. Lea being appointed tellers, Bros. M. A. Dunn, C. C. Lea and J. S. McCoy were elected delegates. Bros. L. G. Brown, W. L. Johns, and G. W. Perkins their alternates. The associational letter being called for was read and received and adopted. Conf. adj. to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. October 16, 1858: No conference. November 20, 1858: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The minutes of the previous conf. being read the Committee appointed to labour with sister Emaline Forrest reported they had performed that duty but without affecting anything further that the sister stated as her reason for leaving the church there were some members she could not fellowship. Report of Committee received and committee discharged. On Motion said Sister was excluded from the fellowship of the church. Moved and seconded we elect two deacons and saturday before the third Sabbath in January next. Motion carried. Bro. M. S. Shirk was unanimously chosen as supply for this church next year. Conf. adj. to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. December 18, 1858: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Mo. being absent Bro. L. Perkins was appointed Mo. Pro Tem. Bro. Thos. Talbert stated to the Church that he was guilty of using profane language, for which he was sorry and wished the Church to forgive him Which the Church accordingly did. Bro. Peter A. Green made a statement to the Church of a difficulty he had with a runaway negro in attempting to arrest him, Which difficulty resulted in the death of the negro by the hands of Bro. Green. On motion the case was taken up by the Church. Moved and seconded Bro. Green is excluded from the fellowship of this church. Said motion was laid on the table until next conference. Moved and seconded the church meet here on the first day of January next for the purpose of fasting and praying in view of the election of two Deacons and the future prosperity of Zion. Motion Carried. Conf. Adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. 1859 January 15, 1859: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. The Motion on the table in regard to the exclusion of Bro. Green was taken up by the Church & lost. Bros. L. Perkins and W. L. Johns being appointed teller the Church proceeded to elect two additional Deacons. Bro. B. F. Dixon and C. C. Lee were elected Deacons. The first Sabbath in February next was appointed for the ordination of said Deacons. Conf. Adj. to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. February 19, 1859: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. On Motion a letter of dismission was granted Sister S. D. Kinabrew at her request. Conf. adjourned to time in Course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clerk. March 19, 1859: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. The rules of Decorum being read Conference adjourned to time in course. Elder[?] Adams, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. April 16, 1859: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. Moved and Seconded this church correspond with the Mississippi baptist State convention by letter motion carried. On Motion Bro. A. H. Kirkland was appointed to write. Moved and seconded the Church be represented in said convention by delegates. Motion lost. Conference adjourned to time in Course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. May 14, 1859: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. The Minutes of the previous conference being read the letter tot he Mississippi Baptist state convention was rec'd & adopted by the church. Conference adjourned to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. June 18, 1859: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. There being no business, conference adj. to time in course. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. July 16, 1859: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. No applicants. A charge of Nonfellowship was prefered against Bros. G. W. Perkins and W. P. Johns. On Motion the charge was entertained by the Church and Bros. D. A. Faust, J. S. McCoy, T. J. Andrews & John Jones were appointed to visit & labour with said Brothers & report at our next conference. By Motion Bro. W. L. Johns was aded to said committee. Owing to a disappointment at our regular communion it was moved we commune tomorrow. Motion carried. Conference adjourned. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. August 20, 1859: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. The minutes of the previous conference being read the committee in case of Bros. W. P. Johns & G. W. Perkins reported duty performed but that they could not affect anything. Report of committee received & committee discharged. On Motion said Bros. were excluded from the fellowship of the church. A Charge was prefered against Bro. R. Johns for neglecting to fill his seat. On Motion the Charge was entertained by the church and a committee appointed to visit & labor with said brother & report at our next conference. Committee Bros. D. Perkins, L. Perkins, T. J. Andrews, B. F. Dixon & A. H. Kirkland. On Motion the Church proceeded to elect delegates to the association. Bros. C. C. Lea & M. A. Dunn being appointed tellers, Bros. T. J. Andrews and B. F. Dixon were elected delegates, A. H. Kirkland & M. A. Dunn alternates. Conf. adjourned. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. September 17, 1859: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. Bro. Wm Rollins was received into the fellowship of the church upon a letter of dismission from the baptist church of Christ at Toro, Sabine parish, La. The minutes of the previous conference being read, the committee in case of Bro. R. Johns submitted the following report, viz, We have visited bro. Johns and laboured with him as faithfully as we know how, but without success. He told us there were objects in the way which would prevent him from Meeting with us at Ebenezer; and that he never expected to enter the house again. He did not tell us what the difficulties were; and when asked if they were of such a nature they could not be removed, he replied that they Could not in this world; and intimated that he could live a christian life out of the church as well as in it. He expressed a hearty interest in the cause and said he wished the church to do its duty, and that he expected to give it that aid he ever had done, and hoped to see it prosper. L. Perkins, Chairman. On Motion the report of the Committee was received and committee discharged. On Motion the hand of church fellowship was withdrawn from said Bro. The associational letter was called for read and adopted. Moved & Seconded we meet simi-Monthly in prayer Meeting on the 2nd & 4th Sabbaths in each Month. Motion Carried. Conf. then adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. October 15, 1859: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Mo. being absent Bro. L. Perkins was appointed Mo. Pro tem. A charge was brought against Bro. Thos. Roark for vacating his seat during the administration of the Lord's supper. On Motion the charge was entertained by the church and Bros. D. A. Faust, A. H. Kirkland, T. J. Andrews, John Jones & W. L. Johns were appointed to visit and labour with said Bro. & report at our next conference. On Motion a com. was appointed to wait on the Rev. M. W. Stambaugh inviting him to hold a meeting in connection with Elder M. S. Shirk at this place, at as early a period as will suit their convenience. Bros. D. Perkins and W. L. Johns, com. Bro. L. Perkins was aded by Motion. Conf. adjourned. L. Perkins, Mo. Pro Tem, W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. November 6, 1859: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer set in conference. L. Perkins, Mo. On Motion letters of dismission were granted Sisters Mary Shaw & Ursula Nalle (formerly Ewell) at their request. Conference adj. L. Perkins, Mod., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. November 19, 1859: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. The minutes of the previous conference being read, The committee in case of Bro. Roark reported they had visited said Bro. and that he gave them no satisfaction, but said perhaps he would attend to day. On Motion committee was continued with instructions to Notify Bro. Roark that the church had taken no action and to attend our next conference. Elder M. S. Shirk was unanimously elected pastor of this Church for the ensuing year to preach simi Monthly. Conference adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. December 17, 1859: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. Sister Julia A. Dixon was received into the fellowship of this Church upon a letter of dismission from the baptist Church of Christ at Galild. The committee in the case of Bro. Roark reported that on account of sickness in his family he was prevented from meeting with us at this conference and further that he acknowledged he had done rong for which he expressed sorrow and wished the church to forgive him. Report of Com. Received and com. discharged. On Motion the church forgave Bro. Roark. Conf. then adjourned. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. 1860 January 14, 1860: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The doors of the church were opened for the reception of members. There being no business Conference adjourned. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. February 5, 1860: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in a protracted meeting held by Elder M. S. Shirk in connection with Elder M. W. Stambaugh. The door of the church being opened for the reception of members Sister Harriett Caston was received into the fellowship of this church upon a letter of dismission from the baptist Church of Christ at Galilee. February 6, 7, 8, 9, 1860: The door of the church not opened. February 10, 1860: The door of the Church being opened for the reception of members, Lydia A. White was received for baptism after a relation of her hope in Christ. February 11, 1860: Julia A. Caston was received for baptism upon a relation of her hope in Christ. February 12, 1860: The door of the [church] not opened. February 13, 1860: Mary Chance and Reubin Jones were received for baptism upon a relation of their hope in Christ. February 14, 1860: Eliza Reeve, Mabel[?] Jones, and Milton Chance were received for baptism. Percy Neyland was received into fellowship by letter. February 15, 1860: Mary E. Rollins & Aletha A. Perkins were received for baptism. February 16, 1860: Miss Elizabeth Johns, Mary J. Andrews, Anna S. White and John Were received for baptism. February 17, 1860: O. R. Johns and Margaret Morgan were received for baptism. February 18, 1860: Louisa M. Gunby and Julia A. McCoy were received for baptism. Meeting closed. March 17, 1860: No Conference. April 15, 1860: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. There being no business Conference adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. May 19, 1860: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. Letters of dismission were granted Bro. Hezekiah Harrell and his wife. Also to sister M. L. Haygood (formerly Atkinson) and Katherine Stokes (formerly Courtney). Conf. adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. June 16, 1860: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. Bro. E. J. Hendry was received into the fellowship of this church upon a letter of dismission from the baptist church of Christ at Hephzebah. No further business conf. adj. W. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. July 14, 1860: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Mo. being absent L. Perkins was appointed Mo. Pro. Tem. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. There being no business Conf. adjourned. L. Perkins, Mo. Pro. Tem., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. August 18, 1860: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church being opened for the reception of members, Bro. Jules Kirkland and sister Mary Kirkland his wife were accepted into the fellowship of the church upon a letter of dismission from The baptist church dove at Caldwell, Texas. A letter of dismission was granted sister Sarah Harrell at her request. Bros. M. A. Dunn and W. Cox being appointed tellers, the church proceeded to elect delegates to the association. Bros. C. C. Lea, M. A. Dunn & W. H. Gunby, delegates. Bros. W. L. Johns J. S. McCoy & W. Cox their alternates. Conf. then Adjourned. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. September 15, 1860: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Mo. being absent Lewis Perkins was appointed Moderator Pro. Tem. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. none offered. The associational letter was called for read rec'd and adopted by the church. On Motion the church petitioned the association to hold its next annual Meeting with us. There being no further business conf. adj. Lewis Perkins, Mo. Pro. Tem., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. October 20, 1860: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church being opened for the reception of members Sister Mary E. Perkins was received into the fellowship of the church upon a letter of dismission from the baptist church of Christ at Clinton, Louisiana. Mr. F. M. Henegan was received for baptism upon a relation of his hope in Christ. Motion to protract our next regular Meeting carried. Conf. adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. C. October 21, 1860: Sam, servant of W. L. Johns, baptized. November 19, 1860: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. none offered. A letter was granted Edy a colored sister serv. of Dr. Gunn. On Motion the church proceeded to call a supply for the ensuing year. Eld. M. S. Shirk was unanimously chosen by church and Congregation. Conf. adj. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby. December 15, 1860: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. Mr. John Van Kleeck & Mr. John Henegan were rec'd for baptism upon a relation of their hope in Christ. Sister E. C. Stone was received upon a letter of dismission from the baptist church of Christ at Hephzebah. A letter of dismission was granted sister Margaret Causey at her request. Conf. Adj. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. C. December 13, 1860: Zilpha Rollins received for baptism. December 14, 1860: W. P. Johns restored. December 16, 1860: Miss Cason received for baptism. Martha, servant of D. Perkins, received for baptism. Joe, servant of T. J. Andrews, rec'd for baptism. 1861 January 19, 1861: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The dore of the church was opened for the reception of Members. On Motion Bro. D. A. Faust and Sister L. A. Faust his wife were granted letters of dismission to unite with the baptist church at Liberty. Conf. then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. February 16, 1861: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The clerk being absent M. A. dunn was appointed clerk Pro. Tem. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. Bro. Lewis Perkins prefered a charge against Sims, a colored brother (servant of his) for harboring a runaway negroe. Bro. Dalcho Perkins reported Martha, a colored sister (his servant) for stealing. Bros. D. Perkins, L. G. Brown, and John Jones were appointed by the Moderator to investigate said charges. By Motion Bros. Lewis Perkins and John S. McCoy were aded to said committee. Conf. then adj. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. C. March 16, 1861: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. The Com. in case of the colored bro Sims reported they had an interview with him and that he acknowledged being in company with the runaway but not with the intent of harboring her but to induce her to return home and that he expressed sorrow for his conduct and wished the church to forgive him. Report of Committee received and Com. discharged. On Motion said bro. was forgiven by the church. The same com. in the case of Martha, reported they had visited her and that she acknowledged her guilt but said she was led into it by others. She expressed sorrow for being led astray and wished the church to forgive her. report of com. received & committee discharged. On Motion the church forgave said sister. Conf. then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. C. April 20, 1861: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. There being no business conf. adj. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. C. May 18, 1861: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. There being no business conference adj. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. June 15, 1861: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. There being no business conf. adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. C. July 20, 1861: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Mo. being absent Bro. Lewis Perkins was appointed Mo. Pro. Tem. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. There being no business conf. adj. Elder L. Perkins, Mo. P.T., W. H. Gunby, C.C. August 17, 1861: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. On Motion the church proceeded to elect delegates to the association. Bros. C. C. Lea and A. H. Kirkland being appointed tellers, Bros. Lewis Perkins, W. L. Johns & O. R. Johns were elected delegates. Bros. L. Perkins, L. G. Brown & M. A. Dunn alternates. Conf then adj. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. C. August 18, 1861: Louise, Ham & Jason were received for baptism. September 14, 1861: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. Elder M. S. Shirk being absent, Bro. C. C. Lea was appointed Mo. Pro. Tem. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. The associational letter was called for and read. On Motion was received and adopted by the church. On Motion the church petitioned the next annual meeting of the association to be held at Ebenezer. We send for 65 coppies minutes of Association. Conf. adj. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clerk. October 17, 1861: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. none offered. Bro. L. Perkins a charge of disobedience against Sims his servant. On Motion the charge was entertained by the church and the following committee was appointed to investigate the charge & report at our next conference. Bros. W. L. Johns, John Jones & W. H. Gunby. Bro. L. Perkins was aded by motion. conf. adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C.C. November 16, 1861: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. none offered. On Motion the committee in case of the colored brother Sims was granted another month to make their report. On motion the church proceeded to call a supply for the ensuing year. Elder M. S. Shirk was unanimously chosen to preach for us simi monthly. Conference then adjourned to time in course. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. December 14, 1861: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. The committee in case of the colored bro. Sims reported duty performed and that said brother did not deny the charge nor did he made any acknowledgements. Report of committee received and committee discharged. On motion said bro. was excluded from the fellowship of the church. Conference then adj. to time in course. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clerk. 1862 January 15, 1862: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. There being no business conference adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clerk. February, 1862: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. None offered There being no business conference adjourned to time in course. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clerk. March 15, 1862: The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Mo. and clerk being absent, Bro. Lewis Perkins was appointed Mo. Pro. Tem. Bro. M. A. Dunn, clerk. On Motion it was ordered a committee be appointed to wait on a colored sister Cinders[?], Servant of Mr. W. G. McElwee, who was accused of concealing stolen property. The following committee was appointed, viz, Bros. B. F. Dixon and W. C. Calender. On Motion bro. Dalcho Perkins was aded to said committee. Conference then adjourned. L. Perkins, Mo. Pro. Tem., M. A. Dunn, C. Clerk. April 20, 1862: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. The minutes of the previous conference being read, The committee in case of the colored sister Cinder made their report to wit=3DSaid sister denied knowing anything of the stolen property Which report was received and committee discharged. On Motion the case of said sister was dismissed by the church. Conference then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. May 17, 1862: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Conference then adj. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clerk. June 14, 1862: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. After usual services conference adj. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., C. C. Lea, Clerk Pro Tem. July 19, 1862: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Mo. Being absent Bro. Lewis Perkins was appointed Mo. Pro. Tem. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Conference then adjourned. Deacon L. Perkins, Mo. P.T., W. H. Gunby, C. Clerk. August 16, 1862: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Bro. B. F. Dixon asked for letters of dismission for himself and wife, but after some discussion withdrew it. Bro. B. F. Dixon then offered his resignation as Deacon of this church which was received. Bro. W. L. Johns asked for a letter of dismission for sister Harriett Caston which was granted. On Motion of Bro. W. L. Johns the church went into election of delegates to representative in the next association to be held in October next. Which resulted as follows, viz, Bros. D. Perkins, W. L. Johns and Lewis Perkins delegates, and Bros. W. C. Cox and John Jones alternates. Conference then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., Deacon L. Perkins, C. C. P. T. September 20, 1862: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Mo. being absent Elder Edwards was appointed Mo. Pro. Tem. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. The associational letter was called for and read. On Motion was received and adopted by the church. On Motion the church and congregation petitioned the next annual meeting of the association to be held with us at Ebenezer. Bro. B. F. Dixon renewed his petition for letters of dismission for himself & wife. On Motion letters were granted them. Conference then adjourned. Elder Edwards, Mo. P. T., W. H. Gunby, C. Clerk. October 18, 1862: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Mo. being absent Elder Edwards was appointed Mo. Pro Tem. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. There being no business conference adjourned. Elder Edwards, Mo. P. T., W. H. Gunby, C. Clerk. November 15, 1862: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. On Motion the church proceeded to call a supply for the ensuing year. Elder M. S. Shirk was unanimously called by church and congregation to preach for us at Ebenezer once a month on the third Sabbath and Saturday before. Conference. then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. December 15, 1862: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. On Motion the church proceeded to call a supply for the ensuing year. Elder M. S. Shirk was unanimously called by church and congregation to preach once a month on the third Sabbath and Saturday before. Conf. then adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. 1863 January 17, 1863: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. There being no business conf. adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. February 14, 1863: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Conf. adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. March 14, 1863: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. There being no business conf. adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. April 15, 1863: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. none offered. On Motion brother Lewis Perkins, Dalco Perkins, & W. H. Gunby were appointed to visit Bro. O. R. Johns to ascertain the cause of his absence from the church and to try to induce him if possible to fill his seat in conference. On Motion Sister Milly Lofflin was granted a letter of dismission at her request. Conf. adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. May 15, 1863: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. After the reading of the minutes of the previous conference The committee in case of Bro. O. R. Johns reported they had went to see the bro. but did not find him at home & asked indulgence another month which was granted. Conf. then adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clerk. June 20, 1863: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. The committee in case of Bro. O. R. Johns made the following report, viz: We have to the best of our ability performed the labour assigned us but have not been able to accomplish either of the objects for which we were appointed all of which is respectfully submitted by your com. Which on Motion was received and committee discharged. On Motion Bro. O. R. Johns was excluded from the fellowship of the church. There being report in circulation that Bro. A. H. Kirkland is guilty of lying and profanity moved & seconded the church entertain the case and appoint a committee to investigate the reports and report at our next conference. Motion carried. Bros. L. Perkins, W. L. Johns & T. J. Andrews were appointed said com. Bro. D. Perkins was aded by Motion. Conf. adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. July 18, 1863: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. the minutes of the previous conference being read the committee in case of Bro. A. H. Kirkland not being ready to make their report were granted another month. There being no further business conf. adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. August 15, 1863: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. The minutes of the June conference being read, The committee in the case of Bro. A. H. Kirkland made the following report to wit; The undersigned committee appointed at the June conference to investigate certain rumors derogatory to the character of Bro. A. H. Kirkland as a man of truth and piety; beg leave to report that they have performed that labor and that they find said rumors supported by the testimony of reliable men. Committee, W. L. Johns, Dalcho Perkins, Lewis Perkins. Which report was received and committee discharged. Bro. L. Perkins then prefered the charge of lying swearing and gambling against Bro. A. H. Kirkland. When on Motion the charge was entertained by the church and a committee of investigation appointed to conduct the trial on the part of the church at our next conference. Bros. L. Perkins, W. L. Johns, Thos. J. Andrews and Dalcho Perkins, committee. On Motion the church proceeded to elect delegates to the association Bros. L. G. Brown & D. Perkins being appointed tellers, Bros. L. G. Brown, D. Perkins and B. S. Gunby were elected delegates, Bros. Lewis Perkins W. L. Johns & W. H. Gunby their alternates. On Motion the church petitioned the association to hold its next annual session with us at Ebenezer. Conf. Adj. M. S. Shirk, Mo. September 20, 1863: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. The Mo. being absent Bro. Lewis Perkins was appointed Mo. Pro. Tem. The minutes of the previous conference being read the church proceeded in the case of Bro. A. H. Kirkland. After a through investigation the charge of Lying, swearing and gambling, perfered against Bro. Kirkland being fully sustained on motion said Bro. was excluded from the fellowship of this church. On Motion the associational letter was called for read and adopted by the church as their letter to the association. Conference then adjourned. L. Perkins, Mo. P.T., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. October 17, 1863: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. None offered. The Mo. being absent Bro. Lewis Perkins was appointed Mo. Pro. Tem. A letter of dismission was granted sister Mary Kirkland at her request. No further business conference adjourned. L. Perkins, Mo. P. T., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. November 14, 1863: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. None offered. On Motion the church proceeded to call a supply for the ensuing year. Elder M. S. Shirk was unanimously called by Church and congregation to preach bi Monthly on the first Sabbath and on the third Sabbath & Saturday before conference then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. November 15, 1863: David, Servant of John Gunby rec'd for baptism. December 20, 1863: The baptist church of christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. None offered. There being no business, conf. adj. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. 1864 January 16, 1864: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Stephen, servant of B. F. Dixon was received for baptism. Conf. adj. to time in course. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, C. Clk. February 20, 1864: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. Bro. L. Perkins was appointed clerk Pro. Tem. The privileges of the church were offered. none came forward. No other business conference adjourned to time in course. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. L. Perkins, C. Pro. Tem. March 19, 1864: The baptist church of christ at this place met this day pursuant to adjournment and Brister, servant of W. R. Hamilton on a relation of his hope in Christ was received for baptism. On Motion of Bro. W. L. Johns the following committee, viz, Bro. D. Perkins, L. G. Brown, W. L. Johns and Lewis Perkins were appointed to visit and labor with Bro. E. J. Hendry for neglecting to fill his seat in conference. Conference then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Clk. April 16, 1864: The baptist church of christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church being opened for the reception of members Miss Celia Andrews was received for baptism upon a relation of her hope in Christ. The committee in the case of Bro. E. J. Hendry reported they had visited him and that he gave them no satisfaction for absenting himself from the church. On Motion the same committee was reappointed to further labor with said Bro. Hendry and report at our next conference. Conference then adjourned to time in course. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clk. May 15, 1864: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Door of the church was opened for the reception of members. The committee reappointed to further labor with Bro. E. J. Hendry reported that they had visited said Bro. and that he still gave them no satisfaction for absenting himself from the church. Report of committee received and committee discharged. On Motion Bro. E. J. Hendry was excluded from the fellowship of this church. Conference then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. clerk. June 20, 1864: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. Moderator and Clerk being absent Deacon L. Perkins was chosen Moderator and Dalcho Perkins clerk. A letter was presented from sister Elizabeth Johns who had been guilty of participating in a dance. She confessed she had done rong and was sorry for it and wished the church to forgive her and that she would try to do better in the future. On Motion the church unanimously forgave her. Conference then adjourned. Deacon L. Perkins, Mo., D. Perkins, clerk P.T. July 15, 1864: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Bro. H. N. Shaw was restored to the fellowship of this church after making the proper acknowledgement to the church in writing. Conference then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. A. Gunby, Ch. Clk. August 20, 1864: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Conference adj. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. September 17, 1864: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Door of the church was opened for the reception of members. E. T. Dunn was received into the fellowship of this church upon a certificate of baptism from Elder A. Van Hoose a missionary in the Confederate Army. Also J. S. Perkins on a certificate of baptism from Elder Thos. O. Teasdale. On motion the church proceeded to elect delegates to the association. Bros. L. G. Brown and J. S. McCoy tellers, Bros. L. Perkins Jas. Duck and W. L. Jenkins were elected delegates. Bro. L. G. Brown alternate. Moved and seconded the church and congregation petition the association to hold its next annual meeting with us at Ebenezer. Motion carried. Conference then adj. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clk. December 19, 1864: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The privileges of the church were offered and Sharlotte servant of Bro. W. L. Johns was received as a candidate for baptism. A report being in circulation that the colored Bro. Joe belonging to Est. of T. J. Andrews had been guilty of theft, a committee consisting of Bro. W. L. Johns, John Van Kluck and l. Perkins was appointed to investigate the case and report at our next conference. On Motion of Bro. W. L. Johns the church went into the election of a preacher for the ensuing year and Elder M. S. Shirk was unanimously elected to preach on the first and third sabbath in each month but in his answer he declined preaching on the first sabbath stating as his reason he felt it his duty to give Galilee one sabbath in the month. Conference then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., L. Perkins, C. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. 1865 January 14, 1865: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The privileges of the church were offered. No applicants. The committee in case of the colored Bro. Joe servant of the est. of T. J. Andrews reported they had visited said Bro. and that he acknowledged he had done rong and desired the church to forgive him. Report of committee rec'd and committee discharged. On Motion the church forgave him. By request of Bro. John Smith a letter of dismission was granted him by the church. Conference then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. February 18, 1865: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Conference then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. March, 1865: "Minutes of March 1865 lost." April, 1865: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Conference then adj. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. May 1865: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Door of the church was opened for the reception of members. On motion the church appointed a committee to examine into the conduct of the colored members of this church viz, Bros. W. L. Johns and W. H. Gunby, committee, and report at our next conference. Conf. adj. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. June 16, 1865: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Door of the church was opened for the reception of members. The committee appointed to investigate the conduct of the colored members of this church, reported a number of them for going from their homes to the Yankey without the consent of their owner. On Motion they were excluded from the fellowship of the church. Moved and seconded the church elect two deacons at our regular conference in September. Motion carried. Conference then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. July 16, 1865: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The privileges of the church were offered. After reading the minutes of the previous conference the Moderator appointed Bros. W. L. Johns and W. H. Gunby to investigate the charge of dancing prefered against Delsey, servant of D. Perkins and also the charge of adultery against Rebecca, servant of L. G. Perkins and report at our next conference. Conference then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, ch. Clerk. August 19, 1865: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. Elder M. Shirk, Mo., Milton Chance, clerk Pro Tempore. The committee appointed to investigate the conduct of Certain colored members of this church not being ready to report was continued. Charges were prefered against Bros. John and Frank Henigan and sister Eliza Cason for dancing. On Motion a committee consisting of Bros. W. L. Johns, John Jones, and H. N. Shaw were appointed to investigate the charges and also to see sister C. W. Cason who is reported to have had dancing in her house and to report at next conference. Bro. W. L. Johns moved that delegates be appointed to the association. Motion carried. Bros. Milton Chance and J. S. McCoy were elected delegates. Bros. L. G. Brown and W. H. Gunby, alternates. Conference then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., Milton Chance, Clerk P.T. September 16, 1865: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The privileges were offered. After reading the minutes of the previous conference the committee in case of the colored members of this church not being prepared to make their report was continued. The committee appointed in the case of Bros. John And Frank Henigan and sister C. W. Cason reported they had seen Bro. Frank Henigan and sister Eliza Henigan and that they confessed it was rong to dance but that they would still persist in dancing. The committee further reported that sister C. W. Cason said that her children had as well as anywhere else. Report of Committee was received in regard to these three members and disch. On motion the same committee was appointed to visit Bro. John Henigan and report at our next conference. On Motion the hand of church fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. Frank Henigan Sister Eliza Henigan and Sister C. W. Cason. The letter to the association was called for and read. On Motion it was received and adopted by the church as their letter to the association. Moved and seconded the church postpone the election of deacons until our next conf. Motion carried. Conference then adjourned. Elder M. S. Shirk, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. October, 1865: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. Deacon W. L. Johns was appointed Moderator Pro Tempore. Refferences being called for the committee in case of the colored member of this church made the following report to wit: We the undersigned committee appointed to investigate the conduct of the colored members of this church find Delsey guilty of dancing for which she made the necessary acknowledgments and wishes the church to forgive her. We find Rebecca guilty of adultery. W. L. Johns, L. G. Brown and W. H. Gunby. On motion the colored sister Delsey was forgiven by the churches, the colored sister Rebecca found guilty of adultery was excluded from the fellowship of this church. On motion the church proceeded to elect two deacons. Bros John S. McCoy and W. C. Cox were elected. The committee in case of Bro. Frank Henegan reported by reading a letter of acknowledgement from Bro. Henegan in which he stated he was sorry for what he had done and wished the church would forgive him. Rep't received and committee discharged. Which on motion the church did. "Minutes of November and December mislaid and lost." 1866 January 20, 1866: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. On Motion a letter of dismission was granted Mary Ann a colored sister at her request. Conference then adjourned. Elder E. H. Hamlin, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. May 14, 1866: The Baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Conference then adjourned. Elder E. H. Hamlin, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. June, 1866: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer after singing and prayer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. Adaline a colored woman was received for baptism upon a relation of her hope in christ. On Motion sister Eliza Hurst was granted a letter of dismission at her request to unite with the Mount Vernon Baptist church. Conference then adjourned. Elder E. H. Hamlin, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. July 14, 1866: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. On Motion of Bro. W. L. Johns a committee of three to wit Bros. W. C. Cox, J. S. McCoy and W. H. Gunby were appointed to visit Cain a colored member of this church and inquire into his conduct and report at the next conference. Bro. B. F. Dixon was requested to assist said committee. Bro. J. A. and sister M. A. Richardson were granted letters of dismission at their request to unite with some baptist church more convenient. Conference then adjourned. Elder E. H. Hamlin, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. August, 1866: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer after singing and prayer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. The committee in case of the colored Bro. Cain reported they had visited him and found that his conduct for four or five months very unchristian like, that he had separated from his wife and that he had a difficulty with his father. Report of committee received and committee discharged. On Motion Bro. J. S. McCoy was appointed to cite Bro. Cain to trial at our next conference. On Motion the church proceeded to Elect delegates to the association. Bros. J. S. Mc Coy and W. H. Gunby were elected delegates. Bros. Milton Chance and W. L. Johns alternates. Conference then adjourned to time in course. Elder E. H. Hamlin, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. September, 1866: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer after singing and prayer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. The committee in the case of the colored Bro. Cain reported duty performed. On Motion report of committee was received and committee discharged. Move the investigation of the charges against the colored Bro. Cain be postponed until next conference. Motion carried. The letter to the association was called for read and on motion was received and adopted by the church as their letter to the association. On Motion the church petitioned the association to hold its next annual meeting with us at Ebenezer. A letter of dismission was granted Sister Permelia Harrell at her request. Conference then adjourned. Elder E. H. Hamlin, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. October 20, 1866: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The moderator being absent Bro. J. S. McCoy was appointed Mo. Pro. Tempore. On Motion of Bro W. L. Johns the colored Bro. Cain was excluded from the fellowship of this church for immoral conduct. On Motion of Bro. W. L. Johns the case of a colored sister Louisa formerly servant of Dr. L. G. Perkins who was found guilty of adultery was considered by the church. When on motion said Louisa was excluded from the fellowship of the church. Conference then adjourned. Elder J. S. McCoy, M.P.T., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. November, 1866: The baptist church of christ at Ebenezer after singing and prayer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members. The charge of intoxication was prefered against Bro. John Van Kleeck. On Motion Bro. W. L. Johns and W. H. Gunby were appointed to visit said Bro. and cite him to trial at our next conference. On Motion the church proceeded to call a supply for the ensuing year. Elder E. H. Hamlin was chosen by church and congregation. On Motion the church and congregation requested Elder Peter Turner to preach at Ebenezer on the fifth sabbath of next Month and Elder E. H. Hamlin to notify Elder Turner. Conference then adjourned. Elder E. H. Hamlin, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. December, 1866: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer after singing and prayer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members none offered. The committee appointed to visit Bro. john Van Kleeck reported duty performed and that the Bro. acknowledged the charge expressed sorrow and desired the church to forgive him. On Motion report of the committee was received and committee discharged. Moved and seconded the church forgive Bro. Van Kleeck. Motion carried. Conference then adjourned to time in course. Elder E. H. Hamlin, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. 1867 January, 1867: The babtist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Conference then adjourned. April 20, 1867: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church being opened for the reception of Members, Seaborn, a colored man was received for baptism upon a relation of his hope in Christ. Moved and seconded the church elect five trustees. Conference then adjourned. Elder E. A. Hamlin, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. April 21, 1867: 6 Negroes Baptized. March, 1867: The babtist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. The church then proceeded to elect five trustees. Bros. W. L. Johns, J. S. McCoy, W. H. Gunby, and Messers G. W. Smith and G. W. Perkins were elected. Elder E. H. Hamlin offer his resignation as pastor of this church which on motion was received. Moved and seconded Bro. Peter Turner be called to the pastorate of this church the remainder of this year. Motion carried. The clerk was appointed to notify Elder Turner of the action of the church. Conference then adjourned. Elder E. H. Hamlin, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. June, 1867: The babtist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Moved and seconded this church meet for preaching at Eleven Oclock AM on the third sabbath and saturday before in each month. Motion carried. Moved and seconded the church meet on the first sabbath in each month for prayer at ten Oclock at Ebenezer. Motion carried. Conference then adjourned. Elder Peter Turner, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. July, 1867: The babtist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Conference then adjourned to time in course. Elder Peter Turner, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. August 20, 1867: The babtist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Bro. W. B. and sister S. D. Kinabrew were received into the fellowship of this church upon a letter of dismission from the baptist church of Christ called Poplar Bluff, Ashley County, Arkansas. Bro. Peter A. Green came before the church and acknowledged he had gone far astray for which he was very sorry and desired the church to forgive him as he still wished to be with the church. On Motion Bro. Green was unanimously forgiven by the church. The church proceeded to elect delegates to the association which resulted in the election of Bros. H. N. Shaw and W. B. Kinabrew. W. L. Johns & W. C. Cox, alternates. Elder Peter Turner, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. September, 1867: The babtist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The moderator being absent Bro. W. C. Cox was appointed Moderator Pro Tem. The letter to the association was called for and read. On Motion was received and adopted by the church as their letter to the association. On Motion the church petitioned the next annual Meeting of the association to be held with us at Ebenezer. The church requests sixty coppies of Minutes. Conference then adjourned. W. A. Cox, Mo. Pro. Tem., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. October, 1867: The church met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members then adjourned. Elder Peter Turner, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. November 1867: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Conference then adjourned. Elder Peter Turner, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. December, 1867: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Conference then adjourned. Elder Peter Turner, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. 1868 January, 1868: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. On Motion a committee of three was appointed to take in consideration the propriety of amending the fourth fifth and eighteenth of the rules of decorum and report at next conference. W. B. Kinabrew, W. L. Johns, and W. H. Gunby committee. Conference then adjourned. Elder Peter Turner, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. February, 1868: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. The minutes of the previous conference being read the committee appointed to take in consideration the amendment of the fourth, fifth, and (18) eighteenth of the rules of decorum made the following report to wit, your committee appointed to examine the fourth, fifth, and eighteenth of our rules of decorum and report what amendment of them is necessary, beg leave to report that having examined them we think they require amending and we recommend they be amended as follows: Rule fourth to be amended to read thus, After any one is received for baptism the right hand of christian fellowship shall be extended by the church and such other christians as choose to do so. That Rule fifth be amended to read as follows, After a Bro. or Sister is baptized the right hand of church fellowship shall be extended by the moderator and church. That rule eighteenth be amended to read as follows, At the opening of each conference the minutes of the previous conference shall be read and if not correct may be corrected by the church if not objected to they shall stand as read. Com., W. L. Johns, W. H. Gunby, W. B. Kinabrew. Report of committee received and committee discharged. On Motion the amendments recommended by the committee were adopted by the church. A letter of dismission was granted Bro. W. W. Hunt at his request, said letter to be valid for six months from date. Conference then adjourned. Elder Peter Turner, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. March 14, 1868: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. Elder Turner being absent Elder S. S. Relyea was appointed Moderator Pro Tempore. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Conference being opened for business Bro. W. L. Johns prefered against sister Lovy Duck the charge of adultery. On Motion the hand of church fellowship was withdrawn from Sister Duck. A communication from our sister church at Hepzebah petitioning us to send two or more of our members to sit with a committee in council at Hepzibah on friday before the first sabbath in April next to adjust some differences of opinion that have sprung up among her members affecting the church and cause generally. On Motion Bros. W. L. Johns, W. C. Cox and W. H. Gunby were appointed by the moderator to meet with said council on the day appointed. Bro. E. J. Hendry and sisters Mary Hendry and Elizabeth Dunn were granted letters of dismission from this church at their request. Conference then adjourned. Elder Peter Turner, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. April 19, 1868: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. The minutes of the previous conference were read and adopted as read. No business conference then adjourned. On next page see minutes of April 28, 1868. Elder Peter Turner, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. May 16, 1868: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. After the usual services the door of the church was opened for the reception of members. The minutes of the previous conference were read and adopted as read. The committee appointed to visit Elder S. S. Relyea and endeavor to procure his pastoral services for the remainder of this year reported they had seen him and that he promised to supply us if called provided we change our time of meeting from the third to the first sabbath and day before on each month. On Motion report of committee was received and committee discharged. Moved and Seconded we change the time of meeting from the third sabbath to the first sabbath in each month. Motion carried. Deacon W. L. Johns resigned the offices of church treasurer when on motion W. C. Cox was appointed to fill the vacancy. On Motion Elder S. S. Relyea was called to take the pastoral care of this church for the remainder of the present year. Bro. G. W. Smith and W. B. Kinabrew were appointed by the church to ascertain the amount of Money expended by Deacon J. S. McCoy for the use of the church that the church might refund the money thus expended and report at next conference. Conference then adjourned. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. April 18, 1868: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. The minutes of the previous conference were read and adopted. Elder Turner being desirous of leaving the church that he may labor in more destitute parts requested the church to release him. On Motion the church appointed the following committee, W. L. Johns, G. W. Smith and W. H. Gunby to visit Elder S. S. Relyea and ascertain if he would serve us at Ebenezer provided we release Elder Turner and report at our next conference. Conference then adjourned. Elder Peter Turner, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. June 6, 1868: The baptist church of Christ at Ebenezer held its regular meeting for business. After the usual services the privileges of the church being offered, Mr. W. K. Hamilton present himself and was received for baptism upon a relation of his hope in christ. The minutes of the previous conference were read amended and adopted. The committee appointed to ascertain the amt. of Money expended by Deacon J. S. McCoy for the use of the church reported progress and was continued until next conference. Bro. W. B. Kinabrew offered the following Preamble and resolutions, Viz, whereas one of our rules of Decorum requires each male member to pay something every three months to defray the expenses of the church and whereas it is necessary to have some system and order about our financial affairs; Therefore Resolved that it shall be the duty of the clerk to Keep a book in which he shall Keep an account with all the members giving each one credit for all sums paid with date of payment and any members who shall neglect to pay as required by the rules of decorum shall be called upon and required to pay. And it shall be the duty of the clerk to pay over without delay all said money at the end of each year the amount received by him, the amount paid out and amount on hand. The above resolutions after being amended so as to read financial clerk instead of Clerk were received and adopted. On Motion Bro. W. B. Kinabrew was appointed financial clerk. Conf. then adj. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. July 4, 1868: The church held its regular meeting for business. The privileges of the church being offered, Bro. S. G.Dixon presented a letter of dismission from the baptist church at Galilee upon which he was received into the fellowship of this church. The committee in case of Deac. J. S. McCoy reported they had collected the necessary amount of Money to reimburse said bro. for the amount he paid out for the church. On Motion said committee were authorized by the church to pay the amount collected to Sister McCoy, his wife. On motion report of committee was received & com. discharged. Conf. adj. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. August 1, 1868: The church held its regular meeting for business. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. A Communication in writing from Bro. E. T. Dunn expressing his determination to disconnect himself from the church on the ground of non conversion was read. When on motion Bros. W. L. Johns, H. C. Perkins, and Milton Chance were appointed to visit and labor with said Bro. and report it next conference. Deacon W. L. Johns stated to the church that Bros. Abalard and J. J. Johns had been guilty of using intoxicating spirits to excess and that he had visited said Bros. and that they acknowledged their faults and expressed deep sorrow, desired the church to forgive them and they would try and do so no more. On Motion the church forgave them. The church then proceeded to elect delegates to the association, which resulted in the election of Bros. G. W. Smith, H. C. Perkins, & W. H. Gunby, Alternates Bros. W. L. Johns, E. A. Haygood & Milton Chance. Conference then adjourned. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. September 4, 1868: The church met in conference. The door of the church opened for the reception of members. Mrs. Letitia Heath presented herself and was received for baptism upon a relation of her hope in Christ. Committee in case of Bro. E. T. Dunn reported duty performed but without effecting any thing. On Motion report of committee was received and committee discharged. Moved & seconded Bro. E. T. Dunn be excluded from the fellowship of the church. Motion carried. Moved & Seconded the church & congregation petition the next annual meeting of the association to be held at Ebenezer. Motion carried. On motion the church request 80 coppies of the minutes of the association. Conference then adj. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. October 3, 1868: No conference. October 31, 1868: The church after singing & prayer met in conference. The door of the church being opened for the reception of members Sisters Eliza Hamilton & Elizabeth her daughter were received into the fellowship of this church upon letters of dismission from the baptist church at Liberty, Miss. On Motion the resolution offered by the association requesting the different churches to appropriate the surplus funds in the hands of the Treasurer of the association for Missionary purposes was considered by the church and on Motion the church granted the request of the association. Conference then adj. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. November 1, 1868: Smith Spears rec'd for baptism. December, 1868: After usual services church met in conf. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. On Motion Bro. Philimon Van Norman was granted a letter of dismission at his request to unite with the baptist church at Bluff Creek, La. On Motion the church proceeded to call a supply for next year. Elder S. S. Relyea was called. Conference then adj. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clk. 1869 January 2, 1869: After usual services church met in conference. The door of the church opened for the reception of Members. Charges of intoxication were prefered against the following Bros. A. Johns, J. J. Johns, John Van Kleeck, Peter A. Green, and Chesley Wilkinson. Also a rumor that Bro. C. Wilkison had killed a hog belonging to Bro. B. F. Dixon. On Motion Bros. W. H. Gunby, W. L. Johns, and G. W. Smith were appointed to visit the above named Brethren investigate the charges prefered against them and report at next conference. A charge was prefered against sister Ann Walsh for separating from her husband and marrying again. On Motion the investigation of this charge was refered to the same Committee Viz, W. H. Gunby, W. L. Johns &G. W. Smith and report at next conference. On Motion a committee of three of the colored members of this church Noah Ross, Peter Ross & Austin Jackson were appointed to investigate the conduct of the colored members of this church and report as soon as possible, in order that the church may ascertain something definite of the whereabouts of all the colored members of this church. On Motion the church request all the Colored Members to report their residences to the clerk as soon as possible. Conference then adj. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. February 6, 1869: The church met in conference. the door of the church opened for the reception of members. Minutes of previous conference read and by motion adopted as read. The committee appointed at last conference to investigate the charges of intoxication prefered against Bro. A. Johns, J. J. Johns, John Van Kleeck, Peter A. Green, and Chesley Wilkison & also to investigate the rumor in circulation against Bro. C. Wilkison, Beg to be continued until next conference. By Motion committee granted another month to make their report. On Motion the above named committee were appointed to notify Bro. C. Wilkison to attend our next conference and answer to the charge of homosid prefered against him. Committee of colored Bros. appointed at last conference to investigate the conduct of the colored members of this church, reported Easter Perry (colored) for dancing. On Motion they were appointed to labour with Easter Perry and cite her to trial at next conference. Bros. Rivers Dixon and Pervis McCoy acknowledged to the church they had been guilty of profanity, expressed sorrow and desired the church to forgive them, which on Motion the church accordingly did. Bro. Baily Perkins requested the church to erase his name from the church book. On Motion Bros. John Jones & H. C. Perkins were appointed to labour with Bro. Perkins and cite him to trial at our next conference. Bro. Powers being charged with profanity a committee was appointed to cite him to trial at next conference. W. H. Gunby & W. L. Johns committee. Bros. Joseph Jones & R. R. Perkins were appointed to cite said Bros. to trial at next conference. Conference then adjourned. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. March, 1869: The church met in conference. The door of the church being opened Sister Strawn was received into the fellowship on a letter of dismission from ------ church. The committee in case of Bro. Wilkison & Sister Walsh reported duty performed. Bro. Wilkison being in attendance, made a statement to the church after investigation by the church Bro. Wilkison was excluded from the church. On Motion the church took up the case of Sister Walsh. On Motion said sister was excluded from the fellowship of the church. Com. in case of Bro. Baily Perkins reported duty performed but without effecting anything. Report of Com. received and committee discharged. On Motion & seconded the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. B. Perkins. Com. in case of Joseph Jones & R. R. Perkins report duty performed but without effect. Rept. rec'd & committee discharged. On Motion Bros. R. R. Perkins & Joseph Jones were excluded from the church. Committee in case of Bros. Johns, Green, Powers &c continued. (Easter Perry excluded for dancing) Colored committee reported about twenty-five of the colored membership as being in parts unknown. On Motion they were excluded. Mariah Chapman and Malinda Johnson (colored) were received for baptism. Conf. then adj. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. April, 1869: Church met in conference after opening door of the church. Minutes of previous conference read and adopted. Committee in case of Bro. Johns reported Bro. Johns present. Bro. Johns made the necessary acknowledgement & desired the church to forgive him which the church did. Committee in Bro. Van Kleeck case reported they have visited said Bro. & that he stated to them he had been in the habbit of getting drunk and would continue to do so & wished to be excluded without further trouble. report received and com. discharged. On Motion Bro. Van Kleek was excluded from the church. In case of G. W. Powers committee reported they had visited him and he acknowledged the charge (Profanity) and talked like he would tend this conference. Committee continued to further labour with said Bro. Powers. Colored Committee continued and ordered to report to the church every meeting if necessary. Conference adj. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. May, 1869: No conference. June, 1869: Church met in conference. Elder S. A. Hayden, Mo. P. T. Minutes read and adopted. Committee in case of Bro. G. W. Powers reported Bro. Powers had left the country and that he had not been heard from lately. Report of comm. rec'd and committee discharged. On Motion Bro. Powers was excluded from the fellowship of the church. Bro. G. W. Smith prefered a charge against Bro. P. McCoy for dancing. On Motion the church entertain the charge and appointed a committee to labour with said Bro. and report at next conference. Committee G. W. Smith, H. C. Perkins & M. Jones. James Hamilton rec'd for baptism. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. July, 1869: The church met in conference Bro. W. B. Kinabrew, Mo. P. T. Committee in case of Bro. Pervis McCoy reported they had visited said Bro. and that he acknowledged the charge did not seem penitient and said if he was not present at this conference he wished to be excluded from the church. Report of committee rec'd and committee discharged. On Motion the hand of church fellowship was withdrawn from said Bro. McCoy. A charge was prefered against Bro. John Jackson for throwing dice and swearing. On Motion Bros. W. H. Gunby, W. L. Johns & G. W. Smith were appointed to visit and labour with said Brother and report at next conference. Thos. Hamilton rec'd for baptism (colored). Conference then adj. W. B. Kinabrew, Mo. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. August, 1869: Church met in conference. The door of the church opened for the reception of members. S. A. Hayden, Mo. Minutes of previous conference read and adopted. The committee in case of Bro. J. A. Jackson reported duty performed and that Bro. Jackson acknowledged the charges prefered against him, viz, Throwing dice and swearing. in regard to the dice he said he did not know it was in violation of the rules of the church. in regard to swearing he said at times he could not resist but Knew it was rong. he was sorry for it and wished the church to forgive him. Report of Committee received and committee discharged. On Motion Bro. Jackson was forgiven by the church. On Motion the church appointed next regular conference to elect two Deacons. The church then proceeded to elect delegates to the association. Bros. W. L. Johns, G. W. Smith and S. G. Dixon were elected delegates. W. B. Kinabrew and A. Jackson alternates. Bro. Peter A. Green was excluded on the charge of intoxication. Conference adj. Elder S. A. Hayden, Mo. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. September, 1869: Church met in conference. Door of the church opened for the reception of members. Minutes of previous conference read & approved. On Motion the church proceeded to the election of two Deacons which resulted in the choice of Bros. W. B. Kinabrew & G. W. Smith. Motion to ordain Deacons at the association. Motion carried. Conference adj. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. September, 1869: Church met in conference. Sister Sarah C. Perkins granted a letter of dismission at her request to unite with the Baptist church at Bluff Creek, La. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. October, 1869: The church met in conference. Minutes of previous conference read and adopted. The tellers appointed to record the vote of the church for two Deacons having made a mistake in counting the votes, further action was defered until next conference. On motion ordination of deacons postponed to some future time. Associational letter read amended & adopted. Motion for the ordination of Deacons at the association withdrawn. Conference adjourned. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. October 3, 1869: Church after usual services met in Conference. Minutes of the previous conference read & adopted. The mistake of the tellers in the election of two Deacons, By Motion was postponed until next conference. There being rumors in circulation that Bro. J. J. Johns is partaking too freely of intoxicating liquors, On Motion Bros. W. B. Kinabrew & W. H. Gunby were appointed to visit labour with and cite said Bro. to trial at next conference and report at the same. On Motion a committee of three, Bros. G. W. Smith, W. H. Gunby & H. C. Perkins were appointed to procure a pastor for this church for the ensuing year. On Motion Elder S. S. Relyea was requested to assist said committee in procuring a pastor. S. S. Relyea, Mo., W. H. Gunby, Ch. Clerk. November 6, 1869: Church met in conference. Moderator & clerk being absent Bro. G. W. Smith was appointed Moderator & H. C. Perkins clerk. The door of the church being opened Sister Mary G. Shaw was received by letter. Conference then adj. G. W. Smith, Mo. P. T., H. C. Perkins, C.C.P.T. 1870 January 1, 1870: No conference. January 2, 1870, The church met in conference. On motion and second Elder S. A. Hayden was unanimously called by the church and congregation to take the pastoral care of the church for the present year; and to preach on the first sabbath in each month and day before. Resolved the Church pay Elder S. A. Hayden the sum of $250 dollars for his services; adopted. W. H. Gunby, Clerk. Mar. 29, 1878: Recorded by R. D. J. Smith. February 5, 1870: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. The minutes of the previous conference not being prepared the reading of them was defered until next conference. In the election of Deacons in the September conference, the tellers having made a mistake in their report to the church, the whole matter had been defered until this conference. The committee appointed to visit Bro. J. J. Johns, to labor with him and cite him to trial on the charge of intoxication, reported they had seen said Bro. Johns and that he had acknowledged drinking too much; also they had faithfully laboured with him, but all to no effect. On motion said report was received and the committee discharged. Moved Bro. Johns be excluded from the fellowship of the church; carried. Bro. Lee Kirkland acknowledged to the Church that he was guilty of dancing, for which he was sorry and desired the Church to forgive him. On motion said Bro. was unanimously forgiven by the church. Bro. W. H. Gunby stated to the church that as some of the members thought him guilty of dancing, it was his duty to mention it to the Church; but still he did not consider dancing, but if it was he hoped to be forgiven by the Church; which on motion the Church accordingly did. Conference adjourned. Elder S. A. Hayden, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. Recorded by R. D. J. Smith, Mar., 29, 1878. March 5, 1870: No conference. March 6, 1870: The church met in conference. Resolved the Church call Elder S. A. Hayden to preach on the third sabbath in each, and that his salary be increased to $350.00 dollars for his services. On motion the resolution was adopted. Conference adjourned. Elder S. A. Hayden, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. Recorded by R. D. J. Smith, Mar. 31, 1878. April, 1870: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. The Minutes of the three previous conferences were read and adopted. Moved and seconded the Church proceed to the ordination of Bros. W. B. Kinabrew and S. G. Dixon as deacons of this church elected at the last September conference. Moved and seconded Bros. Turner and Relyea be invited to meet Elder Hayden on the third sabbath for the purpose of assisting Bro. Hayden in the ordination of deacons. Conference adjourned. Elder S. A. Hayden, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. Recorded by R. D. J. Smith, Mar. 31, 1878. "Some of the minutes of the church were lost and are not recorded here." July 2, 1870: After the usual service the church met in conference. Present: Brethren, W. L. Johns, G. W. Smith, G. W. Perkins, W. B. Kinabrew and J. B. Hamilton. On Motion a letter of dismission was granted Sister Martha Chandler at her request, she having removed to Arkansas. On motion conference adjourned. S. A. Hayden, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. Recorded Apr. 7, 1878. September 3, 1870: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. Miss Fannie Chance having presented herself for membership was on motion received for baptism. Brothers S. G. Dixon, G. W. Smith and M. Chance were elected delegates to the Mississippi Baptist Association. Brothers W. H. Cox, W. B. Kinabrew and H. C. Perkins, alternates. A committee was appointed consisting of Bros. Noah Ross and Peter Ross (colored) to cite Bro. Roderic Dunn to trial at our next meeting. Moved and seconded this church send up the sum of (8.00) dollars for associational purposes; motion carried. S. A. Hayden, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. Recorded Apr. 7, 1878. October 1, 1870: The Church met in conference pursuant to adjournment. Minutes of previous conference read and adopted. The Moderator being absent, Elder S. S. Relyea acted moderator protem. On motion the committee of colored members appointed to labour with and cite to trial the colored Brethren, Silas Johnson and Roderic Dunn, for uniting with the Methodists, not being ready to report were granted until next conference to make their report. On motion the church requested the Association to send us 80 copies minutes. The associational letter was read and adopted. On motion Bro. W. L. Johns was appointed to receive contributions for home missions. Moved and seconded Elder S. A. Hayden be called to take the pastoral care of this church for the year 1871, to preach twice per month, on the first sabbath and saturday before, and on the third sabbath in each month at a salary of (700.00) dollars; the motion was unanimously carried. On motion Bro. W. P. Smith was appointed a committee of one to take up a subscription for the purpose of procuring our pastor's salary for the ensuing year. On motion our next conference was appointed as the time for the collection of the pastor's salary for the present year. Moved and seconded the Church assume ($150) dollars of the pastor's salary, which was to be raised outside of the Church, thereby making his salary $500.00 dollars. Bro. W. P. Smith was appointed to notify Elder S. A. Hayden of his call to the pastoral care of this church. Conference adjourned. Elder S. S. Relyea, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. Recorded Apr. 8, 1878. On motion and second the church instructed her delegates to state to the Association that she had adopted a systematic plan for the support of the Gospel. By request of the church I appended to these minutes proceedings of a series of meetings held at this place, commencing on the 4th day of September last. On Saturday preaching by Elder S. A. Hayden. The door of the Church being opened for the reception of members Miss Fannie Chance was received for Baptism. September 5, 1870: Received for baptism Miss Orelia White, Miss Nannie Wells, Sister Colter by letter, and Joseph Jones, restored. September 6, 1870: None offered. September 7, 1870: Alexina Ivy Received for Baptism, also Misses Laura Dunn, Addie Johns, and Mr. Horatio Cason, Bro. Binaja Chance and wife were received under the watchcare of the church. September 8, 1870: Received Bro. Norred under the watchcare of the church. L. C. Perkins for Baptism. Milton Brian by letter. P. A. Green and Pervis McCoy, restored. September 9, 1870: Bro. G. W. Perkins and J. J. Johns, restored. September 10, 1870: Elizabeth Smith, R. D. J. Smith, W. Canton and Miss M. A. Haygood for baptism. September 11, 1870: Received W. P. Smith and wife, Miss H. L. White, H. Haygood for baptism. Bro. John Hinegan restored. Sister Nina Chance taken under the watchcare of the church. September 12, 1870: Received Miss Tullia Perkins, Miss Eudora Gunby, two Misses Cason, David Brame and Scott Talbert for baptism. September 13, 1870: Sister Mitchell restored. Received for Baptism John Perkins, Robert McElwee, Spence Relyea, Westly Caston, Miss Caston, Miss Sterling, James Dixon, and James Duck. Robert R. Perkins restored. September 14, 1870: Bro. E. T. Dunn restored. During the meeting 15 colored people were received for baptism, two restored, and two received on their statement of membership in Baptist churches not known by us. November, 1870: The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference. Minutes of the previous conference read and adopted. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Bro. B. Chance and wife and Sister Nina Chance were received into the fellowship of this Church upon letters of dismission from the Baptist Church at Jackson, Louisiana. At our October conference Elder S. A. Hayden was unanimously called by the Church to take pastoral care of this Church for the ensuing year. for divers reasons he refused to accept the call. On motion and second, Elder S. A. Hayden having refused, Elder Peter Turner was unanimously called by the Church and congregation to preach to this Church twice per month at a salary of ($100.00) dollars. Conference adjourned. Elder S. A. Hayden, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. December 8, 1870: After the usual service, the Church met in conference. The privileges of the Church extended, no applicants. Minutes of the previous conference read and adopted. The committee of Colord Bros. in case of Bros. Roderic Dunn and Silas Johnson, reported duty performed, but without effecting anything. The report was received and the committee discharged. On motion and second Bros. B. Chance and John White were appointed to labour with and cite the above named Bros. to trial and report at the next conference. Elder S. A. Hayden, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. December 31, 1870: After the usual service the Church met in conference. Minutes of the previous conference read and adopted. The committee in the case of the Colored Bros. Roderic Dunn and Silas Johnson was present, and reported they had visited said Bros., that Roderic Dunn was present and could speak for himself. The committee asked to be continued to labour with Bro. Silas Johnson. On motion the committee report was rec. in part, and the committee continued to labour with Bro. Silas Johnson. Rodderec Dunn then stated that he had acted wrong from excitement, and inducements and inducements offered by other parties. On motion the church forgave said Brother. Conference adjourned. W. H. Gunby, Clerk. 1871 January, 1871: The Church met in conference. The minutes of the last conference read, approved and adopted. The committee in case of Silas Johnson continued until next conference. Moved and second a committee be appointed, consisting of Bros. Dr. Kinabrew, W. L. Johns and W. P. Smith, to wait upon the colored members of this church and ascertain the cause of complaint, if any, and report at next conference. W. H. Gunby, Clerk. March 4, 1871: The Church met in conference. Minutes of the previous conference read and adopted. The committee in case of the colored Bro. Silas Johnson reported duty performed, but without effecting anything. The report was received and the committee discharged. On motion said Bro. Silas Johnson was excluded from the fellowship of the church. The committee of investigation stated that they found no cause of complaint existing among the colored members of this church in regard to certain privileges granted them by the church. Report of the committee received and the committee discharged. There being current rumors in circulation, that Bro. J. J. Johns was getting intoxicated very frequently, Brothers W. L. Johns and W. H. Gunby were appointed to labour with and cite said Brother to trial at our next conference. The Church proceeded to elect trustees for the Church; Brothers S. G. Dixon, W. P. Smith, W. H. Gunby, B. Chance, W. B. Kinabrew, G. W. Smith and G. W. Perkins were elected. Conference adjourned. Peter Turner, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. April, 1871: The Church met in conference. Minutes of the previous conference read and adopted. The committee in case of Bro. J. J. Johns reported they had seen Bro. Johns and that he acknowledged getting drunk, that he was very sorry for it and wished the church to forgive him. On motion the report was received and the committee discharged. Moved and second the case be postponed until next conference and that Bros. W. L. Johns and W. H. Gunby be appointed to visit and labour with Bro. Johns to try to induce him to comply with an article in our rules of decorum which requires a public confession. W. H. Gunby, Clerk. May 6, 1871: The Church met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. none offered. The committee in case of Bro. Johns reported duty performed and was discharged. Bro. Johns then stated to the Church that he had been guilty of drinking too much for which he was sorry and wished the church to forgive him. On motion the Church unanimously forgave him. Moved and second a committee of three be appointed (viz) Bros. John White, W. P. Smith and S. G. Dixon to take up a prescription and proceed to raise Bro. Turner's salary for the present year, and report at the first conference in November next. Elder Peter Turner, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. June 3, 1871: The Church met in conference. Minutes of the previous conference read and adopted. On motion Bros. W. B. Kinabrew and G. W. Smith were appointed to take up a collection for Bro. Relyea for his services as traveling agent for the purpose of organizing a general association. July 1, 1871: The church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference. Silas Johnson (col.) who was excluded from this church for uniting with the methodist Church, came forward, acknowledged he had done wrong, and that the Church had acted right in excluding him, and asked to be received into the fellowship of the Church. On motion the Bro. was excused and received into full fellowship. Peter Turner, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. August 5, 1871: The Church met in conference. A letter of dismission was granted Sister Heath at her request. The board of trustees reported they had taken under advisement certain repairs to be done on the church and grave yard, and find it will cost too much, and that they concluded to repair the church and grave yard only in part. The report was received and the committee discharged. Moved and seconded the church build a brickyard and kiln of 150,000 bricks. On motion the above motion was laid on the table. Bro. W. J. Smith prefered a charge against Bro. Cason for dancing. The following committee was appointed to labour with and cite Bro. Cason to trial, viz: W. J. Smith, S. G. Dixon and W. C. Cox. Motion carried to draw on the Treasury for $15.00 dollars. Bro. W. P. Smith was appointed to procure lumber for the steps and have it delivered here. Conference adjourned. Eld. Peter Turner, Mod. W. H. Gunby, Clerk. September 2, 1871: After usual service Church met in conference. Minutes of the previous meeting read and adopted. The committee appointed to visit Bro. Cason reported they had visited said Bro. that he acknowledged the charge, expressed sorrow, and would try to attend conference. On motion committee was continued until next meeting. On motion the Church proceeded to elect delegates to the Association. Bros. B. Chance and W. K. Kinabrew were appointed tellers. Bros. W. P. Smith, G. W. Smith and B. Chance were elected delegates. Bros. E. T. Dunn and M. Chance alternates. Contributions for defraying associational expenses $2.45. Moved and seconded we instruct our delegates to vote for the general association. Motion carried. Moved and seconded we request 60 coppies of the minutes of the Association. Peter Turner, Mod., R. D. J. Smith. November 4, 1871: The church met in conference. Minutes of the previous conference read and adopted. The committee appointed to visit Bro. Cason was continued and instructed to report at our next conference. The committee appointed to collect our Pastor's salary asked for further time which on motion was granted. This being the day to call a pastor to supply us next year, and the Church being desirous of having his salary subscribed before calling and the com. not being fully prepared to report, On Motion Resolved, that saturday before the third sabbath be appointed as a special conference day for calling a supply and collection of the salary for the present year. Resolution carried. Conference adjourned. Rev. Peter Turner, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. September 8, 1871: The Church met in conference. Bro. B. Chance was called to the Chair. Minutes of previous conference read and adopted. The Church letter to the Association was read and adopted. Moved and seconded the Church contribute $5.00 dollars for associational purposes. Carried. On motion a committee of one was appointed to take up a subscription for the pastoral salary for the ensuing year. Com. Bro. W. B. Kinabrew. Conference adjourned. B. Chance, Mod. Pro Tem, W. H. Gunby, Clerk. November 18, 1871: The Church met in conference pursuant to adjournment. The Committee appointed to collect the Pastor's salary reported amt. collected -----. Amt paid over -----. and Balance due -----. The report was received and the committee continued. Moved and seconded a committee be appointed to collect the Pastor's salary for next year and pay over to the Treas. as collected. On motion Bro. W. B. Kinabrew was appointed on said committee. On motion Bro. S. S. Relyea was called to the chair. Bro. Turner retired. Rev. Peter Turner was unanimously called by the church and congregation to take the pastoral char of this church for the ensuing year, at a salary of $600.00 dollars. On motion Bro. B. Chance and S. G. Dixon were appointed to notify Bro. Turner of the action of the church. The Committee reported duty performed, and on motion discharged. Bro. Turner being present accepted the call of the church conditionally. Rev. S. S. Relyea, Mod. Protem, W. H. Gunby, Clerk. December 1871: The Church met in conference. Minutes of the last conference read and approved. The committee in case of Bro. Cason was continued to further labour with Bro. Cason. Reports of Treasurer and Clerk received and adopted. The Clerk reported Received for Church expenses $7.35. The committee on salary continued. W. H. Gunby, Clerk. 1872 March 2, 1872: The church met in conference. Minutes of the previous conference read and adopted. The com. in case of Bro. Cason reported duty performed but without effect. The report was received and the Com. discharged. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from said Bro. Cason. Moved and seconded the committee appointed to collect the pastor's salary for the year 1871 be requested to make a final report at our next conference. On motion Bros. W. B. Kinabrew and G. W. Perkins were appointed a committee to see every member of this church who has subscribed and who has not, in order to make a final settlement with the Pastor. Amt. collected for Church expenses, $2.50. Conference adjourned. Peter Turner, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. May 5, 1872: The Church met in conference. Eld. S. S. Relyea was requested to act as moderator. Minutes of previous conference were read and adopted. The Committee appointed to collect the Pastor's salary, reported duty performed. On Motion the committee was discharged. The special committee appointed to collect the Pastor's salary for 1871, reported they had paid Rev. Peter Turner $470.00 four hundred and seventy dollars. The report was received and the committee discharged. Moved and seconded the Church assume the payment of $230.00 two hundred and thirty dollars, of Bro. Turner's salary not paid over by certain members of the Church. Bro. H. C. Perkins, at his request, was granted a letter of dismission to unite with some church more convenient. Moved and seconded letters of dismission granted by this Church, shall be presented within six months from date: motion carried. June 1, 1872: The church met in conference. There being no business conference adjourned. Rev. G. M. Hayden, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. July 15, 1872: The Church met in conference. Moved and seconded this Church request the Church at Clinton to call a presbytery for the purpose of ordaining G. M. Hayden. Motion carried. A charge was prefered against Bro. J. A. Jackson. Bros. W. B. Kinabrew, G. W. Perkins and R. D. J. Smith were appointed a committee to visit and labour with Bro. Jackson. Also a charge against Bro. P. A. Green for intoxication and gambling. The same com. was requested to act in this case. Conference adjourned. Rev. G. M. Hayden, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. P.S. Charges were prefered against Bro. A. C. Jackson, P. P. McCoy, M. Ewell, R. M. McElwee and W. Caston for dancing. Rev. G. M. Hayden, Mod. W. H. Gunby, Clerk. August 6, 1872: The Church met in conference. Minutes of the previous meeting read and adopted. The com. in case of members reported at the July conference, reported duty performed and on motion were discharged. Bro. Green being present stated to the church that the charges prefered against him were correct, that he was sorry for having gone so far astray, and by the help of God he would do better in the future, wished to remain in the Church and hoped the Church would forgive him. On motion and second the Church forgave him. Bro. Canton also stated the charge against him was correct, expressed sorrow and wished the church to forgive; which on motion was done. On motion and second the same committee was reappointed to further labour with those who did not appear. On motion a charge was prefered against Bro. Westly Caston for dancing and prompting for others to dance. Refered to same committee. Whereas an aged member of this Church, Bro. Van Kleek, is an occupant of the Poor House, Therefore, resolved, That Bros. S. G. Dixon, W. J. Smith, and J. B. Perkins be appointed to visit said Bro. and see that he is properly provided for. Carried. On motion Bro. Si Johnson (colored) was licensed to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Conference adjourned. G. W. Hayden, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. August 1, 1872: The church met in conference. Bro. G. M. Hayden, Moderator. Minutes of the previous conference read and adopted. The committee in case of Bro. Van Kleek, reported duty performed and stated that Bro. Van Kleek did not at present need anything. On motion the charge against Sister Ewell was withdrawn. On motion Bro. R. McElwee, P. P. McCoy, M. Ewell and H. C. Jackson were excluded from the Church. On motion Bro. W. B. Kinabrew was appointed to further labour with and cite to trial, Bro. Caston and report at our next conference. Bros. R. D. J. Smith and W. H. Cox being appointed tellers, the Church proceeded to elect delegates to the association, to combine with the New Providence Church. Bros. G. W. Smith, B. Chance, and John White were elected delegates, and W. Cox, W. B. Kinabrew and B. S. Gunby alternates. On motion a letter of dismission was granted Sarah Johns. Conference adjourned. G. M. Hayden, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. October 1872: The Church met in conference. Bro. W. B. Kinabrew was appointed Moderator protem. The committee appointed to labour with Bro. Caston, reported he had visited Bro. Caston and that he partially denied the charge against him, but thought he would attend conference, but not being present the committee was continued until next conference. A communication from the Bethlehem Baptist Church, Franklin Co., in regard to the reception of Geo. _____ as a member of that Church was read. On motion this Church expressed her approval of the act. The letter to the Association was read and approved. Bro. Narred, who was taken under the watchcare of this Church, having united with the Baptist church at Osyka, On motion his name was ordered to be erased from the roll. Bros. Rivers Dixon, Lee Kirkland, Alfred Kirkland, H. N. Shaw, John Neyland and Sister Margaret Morgan being reported for absenting themselves from conference, on motion the following com. Bros. B. Chance, W. L. Johns, W. H. Gunby, S. G. Dixon was appointed to confer with the above. On motion an order was drawn on the Treasurer for 8 dollars, in favor of Bro. B. Chance to defray associational expenses. W. B. Kinabrew, Mod. P.T., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. November, 1872: The Church met in conference. Bro. Kinabrew reported he had written to Bro. Caston to appear at this conference, and received in reply, "The charges were false and the Church could do as she pleased." On motion Bro. W. L. Johns, G. W. Smith and W. B. Kinabrew were appointed to further labour with Bro. Caston and report at our next conference. Bro. Chance who was appointed to visit and cite to appear in conference Bro. Rivers Dixon for nonattendance was continued. Bros. W. L. Johns and W. H. Gunby, the Com. to cite Bros. Lee Kirkland and Alf Kirkland to attend our next conference, were continued. Bro. M. Jones appointed to see Sister Morgan for non attendance was continued. Moved and seconded a committee of five, to wit, Bros. W. L. Johns, W. H. Gunby, W. P. Smith, G. W. Smith and W. B. Kinabrew, be appointed to arrange for Jim Hamilton to preach here when it suits their convenience and so as not to conflict with our regular service. Motion carried. The committee appointed to visit colored members were Bros. Jas. Hamilton, Lewis Robeson, Noah Ross and on motion Bro. Silas Johnson was added. Conference adj. Rev. G. M. Hayden, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. November 12, 1872: The Church met in Conference pursuant to adjournment. Minutes of the last conference read and approved. The committee appointed to labour with Bro. Caston, reported duty performed. On motion the report was received and the com. discharged. Bro. Caston being present stated to the Church that he took no part in dancing, but did prompt for others to dance, and that he was sorry for thus doing wrong. On motion Bro. Caston's excuse was received and he excused by the church. Bro. S. G. Dixon report progress and was continued. Bro. Roderic Dunn, col., was present and upon a satisfactory statement was excused by the church. Adam Robinson was present, but his case was postponed until next conference. Eliza Harrell, Geo. Chandler and Jane Kirkland were excluded for adultery. The col. committee was continued. Bros. W. L. Johns and W. H. Gunby were continued until next conference. Conference adjourned. G. M. Hayden, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. 1873 February 15, 1873: The Church met in conference. Bro. W. B. Kinabrew was appointed Moderator. The committee previously appointed, continued. There being no further business conference adjourned. W. B. Kinabrew, Mod. Protem, W. H. Gunby, Clerk. March 1, 1873: The Church met in conference. Bro. W. L. Johns was appointed Moderator. Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. The committees previously appointed were continued. Conference adjourned. W. L. Johns, Mod. pro tem, W. H. Gunby, Clerk. April 15, 1873: The Church met in conference. Rev. S. S. Relyea was called to the chair. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. The committee appointed to see Bros. Lee and Alfred Kirkland reported they had seen said Bros. and that they acknowledged they had been living out of their duty and would try to attend punctually in the future. The report received and the committee discharged. Bro. W. B. Kinabrew collector of our Pastors salary, made a report as follows, which was received and the committee discharged. Moved and seconded Bro. W. B. Kinabrew be reappointed to further labor with the delinquent members, to collect their dues, and cite all who do not pay between this and next conference to appear at said conference and show cause why they do not pay. Motion carried. Moved and seconded Bros. W. A. Cox, S. G. Dixon and W. H. Gunby be added to the above committee. Motion carried. Bro. M. Jones reported that he had seen Sister Morgan, and that she promised to attend. The report was received and the committee discharged. Moved and seconded we elect two delegates to the General Association, which convenes at Liberty, Miss., April friday before the third sabbath. Bros. G. W. Perkins and W. H. Gunby were elected delegates. Bro. W. L Johns alternate. Moved and seconded the Church meet in prayer meeting every first and third sabbath in each month, carried. Rev. S. S. Relyea, M. Protem, W. H. Gunby, Clerk. May 3, 1873: The Church met in conference. Elder James Newman called to the chair. Minutes of the previous conference read and approved. A letter of dismission was granted Bro. S. S. McCoy at his request. Bro. James Newman by request of the Church, promised to preach here on the 5th sabbath in June next. Conference adjourned. Jas. Newman, M. protem, W. H. Gunby, Clerk. June 1, 1873: The Church met in conference. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Rev. L. Schofield was called to the Chair as mod. On motion the Church proceeded to call a supply for the remainder of this year. Bro. L. Schofield was unanimously called by the Church. Sister Rollins asked for a letter of dismission which was granted. The following letters of dismission were granted to colored, to wit; Andrew Andrews, Milly Spears, Jas. Hamilton, Lewis Robeson & wife, Noah Ross and wife, Violet Ross, Martha Hamilton, Alex Chandler, Mingo Spears and wife, Derry Jackson and Wife, Jennet Smith, Mariah Chapman, Harriet Roberts, Margaret Jackson, Malinda Johnson, Minter Spears, Sam Jackson, Calvin Spears and wife, Thomas Paxton and wife, Wm Hamilton and wife, Mariah Ross, Gabriel Moore, Manerva Harrell. Bro. W. H. Cox stated to the church that through the evil influences of Satan he had violated a pledge and asked the Church to forgive him, which was done. Conference adjourned. Rev. L. Schofield, Mod. P.T., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. July 5, 1873: The Church met in conference. On motion Rev. L. Schofield was called to the chair. The privileges of the Church were offered. Minutes of the last conference read and approved. Moved and seconded we pay Bro. L. Schofield the sum of $125.00 for his services for the remainder of this year. Motion carried. [Transcriber's note: One page of minutes is missing at this point. CBS] September 5, 1873: The Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church were offered. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. On Motion and second the Church proceeded to elect delegates to the association. Bros. W. P. Smith and John White were appointed tellers. Bros. W. P. Smith, J. B. Perkins, R. D. J. Smith and W. H. Gunby were elected delegates. Bros. J. A. Jackson, E. T. Dunn, Geo. W. Perkins, and M. Jones alternates. A communication from Chesly Wilkisson desiring to be restored to the fellowship of this Church and asking for a letter of dismission, was read. Moved and seconded he be restored to the fellowship of this Church; motion lost. Moved and seconded the conference adjourn to meet on saturday before the fourth sabbath in this month; carried. Charges were prepared against Bros. Alfred Kirkland, Scott Talbert, Eben Woodward and R. R. Perkins. Committee Bros. W. L. Johns and W. H. Gunby were appointed to labor with Bro. Kirkland and cite him to trial at our next conference. Bros. G. W. Smith and G. W. Perkins to visit and labor with Bros. Scott Talbert and Eben Woodward. Bro. Clerk was appointed to notify Bro. Perkins of the charges against him. Letters of dismission granted eleven of our colored members. Conference adjourned to meet on Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in this month. Rev. L. Scholfield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. The following minutes were recorded by W. B. Kinabrew from loose sheets of paper as could be found. September 28, 1873: Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church extended. Committees of investigation of certain brothers charged with dancing were continued and requested to report at next conference. The letter to the Association was read and adopted. Moved and seconded that an order be drawn on the Treasurer for three dollars to defray associational expenses; Motion Carried. It was resolved that at our next conference the Church call a pastor for the ensuing year to preach two Sabbaths in each month. W. H. Gunby, Clerk., L. Schofield, Mod. October 2, 1873: Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church offered. On motion a letter of dismission was granted Bro. Scott Talbert. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. November 1, 1873: Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church offered. 2 Colored sisters Emeline McKnight and Amanda Tally were restored to fellowship of the Church. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The Commt. in case of Bro. R. R. Perkins reported that he acknowledged the charge to be true, expressed sorrow and asked forgiveness. On motion the report was received and the committee discharged. On motion the Brother was forgiven by the Church. Bros. Talbert and Woodard expressed sorrow for dancing and were forgiven by the Church. Commt. discharged. Sister L. Dunn (now Mrs. Shaw) was excluded. Sister Victoria Humble was granted a letter of dismissal from this Church to join another of the same faith. E. McKnight, A. Judge, Eliza Moore & Si Johnson granted letters to join New Hope Church. Bro. Charles Harrell made confession in writing that he had been guilty of drunkenness and dancing and asked forgiveness, professing sorrow for his offense and asked a letter of dismision to join another Church. On motion the Bro.'s request was granted. On motion The resolution to call a supply for twice a month for the ensuing year was recinded. On motion Bro. L. Schofield was called to supply the Church for once a month at a salary of two hundred and fifty dollars. Elder Schofield accepted the call. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. December, 1873: Church met in conference. The Privileges of the Church offered. Minutes of last Conference read amended and approved. Moved and seconded that an order be drawn on the Treasurer for a sufficient amount of money to pay for candles purchased for the Church. Motion Carried. A motion was carried that the male members meet at the Church on Thursday next to attend to some repairs on the Church. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. 1874 January 3, 1874: Church met in conference. The privileges of the Church being offered, Gusta Chandler was restored to fellowship and granted a letter of dismission. It was moved and seconded that on the Sabath at the regular meeting in Feb. a public collection be taken up for home missions. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. January 31, 1874: Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church offered. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Letter were granted to Eben Ross and Charlott Ross to unite with New Hope Church. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. February 28, 1874: Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church offered. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. There being a difficulty between two of our brothers, W. P. Smith and P. A. Green, at the suggestion of Elder S. S. Relyea a committee was appointed to settle the matter. Committee; W. L. Johns, G. W. Smith, John White, Willie Cox, and Elder S. S. Relyea to assist the committee. Bro. P. A. Green acknowledged to the Church that he had been guilty of drinking too much whiskey and swearing and gambling, expressed sorrow therefor and asked the forgiveness of the Church, which the Church did. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. April, 1874: Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church were offered. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The Church then proceeded to elect delegates to the General Association which resulted in the election of Bros. G. W. Perkins and W. H. Gunby. On motion Bro. Timothy Norwood and wife were at their request granted letters of dismission to join another church. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. May 2, 1878[sic]: Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church offered. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. It being reported that Wade McKnight a colored brother was guilty of unchristian conduct in having two wives. A committee consisting of Bros. W. L. Johns and W. H. Gunby were appointed to investigate the report. An order was directed to be drawn on the Treasury for three dollars to be sent to the executive committee of the General Association to help to defray expenses of printing minutes of G. Association. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. June 6, 1874: Church met in Conference. Privileges of the Church extended. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The Commit. in the case of Wade McKnight reported that they had visited him and that he promised to attend conference but owing to sickness in his family he could not attend. The report of the committee was received and the committee continued. Letters of dismission were granted Adaline Shropshire and Fanny Perkins. W. B. Kinabrew, Mod. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. June 7, 1874: Church met in conference. George Shaw was received for baptism. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. July, 1874: Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church extended. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Elder S. S. Relyea was called to preside as Moderator. The committee on the case of Wade McKnight report that he was present to speak for himself. Committee discharged the report having been received. The trial was postponed until next meeting. Charges were prefered against D. Brame, Jas. Duck, and W. Canton for drinking whiskey dancing. Committees were appointed to visit said brothers. In case of Bro. Brame, G. W. Smith, J. B. Hamilton & M. Chance. In case of Bro. Canton, Bros. W. L. Johns, B. S. Gunby and W. H. Gunby. In case of Bro. Duck, W. H. Cox and W. J. Smith. A charge was prefered against Bro. Mat Neyland for swearing; commt. W. H. Cox and W. J. Smith. A charge prefered against Sister M. Morgan for circulating slanderous reports. Commit. to investigate the charge, W. L. Johns, G. W. Smith and W. B. Kinabrew. Elder L. Schofield was called to preach for the Church on the third Sabath in each month for the remainder of the year. Conference adjourned. S. S. Relyea, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. August 1, 1874: Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church offered. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. Wade McKnight he not appearing for trial. The Commit. in case of Bro. Brame was continued. The Commit. in case of Bro. Jas. Duck reported that he acknowledged the charge and asked to be excluded. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. Jas. Duck. The Committee in case of Bro. Canton reported that the Bro. acknowledged the charge but thought dancing an innocent amusement and that he was not willing to give it up. On motion the report of Commit. received and the committee discharged. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. Canton. The Committee in case of Bro. Neyland reported they did not consider the language used by him as swearing. Report of the Committee received and commit. discharged. The charge was then dismissed. The Committee in case of Sister Morgan reported that she acknowledged the charge and expressed sorrow. And that the parties concerned were reconciled. Report received and the committee discharged. It was moved that the charge be dismissed. During the consideration of which motion Sister Morgan made offensive remarks against the Church and Bro. G. W. Perkins in particular. The motion was carried. Then Sister Morgan was then put on trial for the offensive language. The trial was postponed until next meeting. Bro. John White applied for a letter of dismission for Pompy Scott which was granted. On Bro. W. P. Smith prefering a charge against Pompy Scott for stealing the motion to grant him a letter was reconsidered and the matter postponed to next conference and a committee consisting of Bros. John White, M. Chance, and R. D. J. Smith appointed to investigate the matter and if necessary cite him to appear at next Conference for trial. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. September 6, 1874: Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church offered. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Committee in case of Bro. Brame reported him present. Report of the Committee received and committee discharged. Bro. Brame then acknowledged that he had danced and that he intended to persist in so doing when convenient. The hand of fellowship was then withdrawn from Bro. David Brame. There being some misunderstanding in the case of Colored Bro. Pompy Scott it was continued until next conference. Sisters Colter and Saline Talbert were granted letters of dismission at their request to unite with another Church. The Church went into an election of delegates to the association. Bros. G. W. Perkins and John White were appointed tellers. Bros. L. Schofield, G. W. Perkins and W. J. Smith were elected. Bros. J. White, W. H. Cox and W. H. Gunby alternates. Elder L. Schofield was authorized by the Church to hold a meeting of days at Unity Church and in connection with such members as may attend receive and baptize such as may apply for reception. An order was directed to be drawn on the Treasurer for five dollars to defray associational expenses. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. September 20, 1874: Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church was offered. The minutes of last meeting read and approved. A communication from the Session of the Presbyterian Church at Unity was presented requesting the use of our Church house for the use of the Presbyterian Ministry when not in use by our Ministry. The request was declined as the church did not choose to grant such a general permission for the use of our house. The church by motion recinded the action of this church authorizing our Pastor to hold a protracted meeting in the Unity Church house and authorized him and such members as shall attend to conduct a meeting in the neighborhood of said Church and receive and baptize applicants for membership. October 4, 1874: Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church offered. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The letter to the association was read and adopted. Bro. W. B. Kinabrew offered the following resolution which was adopted. Whereas it has come to the knowledge of this church that Mr. McAlister, a Presbyterian Minister is desirous of preaching a sermon to the people of this vicinity, Resolved that we tender him the use of our church house at his earliest convenience. Sister Flora Causey applied for and was granted a letter of dismission. The committee appointed to see Sister Morgan reported they cited her to trial but that there was no conference on the day fixed for trial. The report was received and Committee discharged. On motion Bros. H. N. Shaw, G. W. Smith, and L. G. Dixon were appointed to cite Sister Morgan to trial at our next conference. Bro. Silas Thompson (a licensed preacher) in connection with such members of this church as may be present was authorized to receive for baptism applicants for membership at his place of preaching. A motion to call a Pastor for next year was postponed until next Conference and the deacons instructed to ascertain how much they can raise for the preacher. It was resolved to hold prayer meeting every Sabath when there is no preaching. Conference adjourned. W. L. Johns, Mod. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. October 31, 1874: Church met in conference. Privileges of the church offered. Minutes of last conference read and approved. Two Colored women, Mary Corcoran and Charlotte Forest, were received for baptism. The Committee in case of Pompy Scott reported that he acknowledged the charge and asked forgiveness. The report received and the committee discharged. A letter was then granted him. Committee in case of Sister Morgan reported as follows: She was sorry that she had used such language against the Church and that she would forgive Bro. Perkins if he would make acknowledgments for the language she used against him. The committee's report was received and the Committee was requested to endeavor to settle the matter and bring about a reconciliation between Bro. G. W. Perkins and sister Morgan. Elder L. Schofield was called at a salary of $250 to preach once a month to this church. The following resolution was adopted: Whereas it is well known that Bro. P. A. Green and his wife are living apart to the scandal of the church and Whereas it is well understood that Bro. R. T. Thomas is living in the same house with Sister Green to the greater reproach of the church, therefore resolved that the hand of fellowship be withdrawn from Sister Elen Green & Bro. R. T. Thomas. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. December 5, 1874: Church met in conference. Privileges of the church were offered. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Committee in case of Sister Morgan were granted farther time. It was determined that on tomorrow we take up a collection for the relief of the orphans at Lauderdale. Bro. R. C. Jones being charged with intoxication, Bros. W. H. Cox, S. G. Dixon and W. J. Smith were appointed to visit him labour with him and if necessary cite him to trial at our next conference. Conference adjourned to meet after preaching tomorrow. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. December 6, 1874: Church met in conference pursuant to adjournment and collection taken up for the Orphan's Home. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. 1875 January 2, 1875: Church met in conference. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. A letter of dismission was granted sister C. E. White to join Hepibah Church. Conference adjourned. L. Scofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. January 3, 1875: Church met in conference. Elder W. W. Bolls was called to the Chair as moderator. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Committee cases of Sister Morgan and Bro. R. T. Jones were continued. There being reports derogatory to the walk and christian character of Bros. Lee Kirkland and Alf Kirkland a committee consisting of B. S. Gunby, W. H. Gunby, and E. S. McCoy were appointed to see the Bros. and investigate the matter. Bro. Wesley Caston being reported as guilty of dancing and swearing a committee consisting of Bros. W. B. Kinabrew, G. W. Smith and T. J. Roark was appointed to visit the Bro. in relation thereto. W. W. Bolls, Mod. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. February 6, 1875: Church met in conference. Elder L. Schofield in the chair. Privileges of the church offered. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The committee in the case of Sister Morgan reported that she desired to be excluded from the church. The report was received and committee discharged. The hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Sister Morgan. The committee in case of Bro. R. L. Jones reported that he acknowledged the charge and asked forgiveness. The report was received and Committee discharged and the Brother restored to full fellowship. The committee in the case of Bro. Caston reported that he denied swearing but acknowledged dancing but thought it no great sin to dance and that he would continue to do so. The report was received the committee discharged and the clerk directed to cite Bro. Caston to come to next conference for trial. An order was directed to be drawn on the Treasurer for six dollars in favor of the Clerk to send for 20 copies of "Kind Words" for the use of the Sunday School. March 6, 1875: Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church offered. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The Clerk reported that he neglected to cite Bro. Caston to attend. The Clerk was instructed to cite him to appear at next conference. On motion conference adjourned to meet at 10 oclock next Sabbath for collecting pastor's salary for last year. L. Scofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. March 14, 1875: Church met in conference pursuant to adjournment to collect Pastor's salary for last year. Bros. R. D. J. Smith, M. Chance, John White, B. S. Gunby, and W. H. Gunby raised their subscriptions five dollars each making twenty-five dollars. Conference adjourned. W. B. Kinabrew, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. April 3, 1875: Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Members present, W. L. Johns, G. W. Smith, R. D. J. Smith, W. B. Kinabrew, J. J. Johns, G. W. Perkins, Alen Shaw, W. H. Gunby and Wm Jones. The Clerk was granted farther time to cite Bro. Caston to trial. The Committee in case of the Bros. Kirkland reported. The report was received committee discharged and Bros Alf Kirkland and Lee Kirkland were excluded from the fellowship of the church. Bros. L. Schofield and G. W. Smith were elected to represent this church in the General Association to convene at East Fork. Bro. L. Schofield was elected to represent this church in the Baptist State convention at its next session. The resolution authorizing Bro. Silas Thompson in connection with members of the church to hold conference and receive members was recinded as unnecessary as he is about to be ordained. The delegates were not instructed but allowed their own discretion in the General Association. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. May 1, 1875: Church met in conference. Privileges of church offered. Minutes of last meet. approved. Bros. present: W. B. Kinabrew, G. W. Smith, W. L. Johns, John Jones, W. P. Smith, G. W. Perkins, John White, M. Jones, S. G. Dixon. Sister S. E. Kinabrew and Rachel Johns. The clerk reported that he had cited Bro. Caston to trial. Bro Caston not appearing was excluded from the fellowship of the Church. Eliza Ross and Rosa Ross were reported as guilty of unchristian conduct. Bros. Austin Jackson and Richard Watts were appointed to visit them investigate the matter and report at next conference. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. June 5, 1875: Church met in conference. Privileges of the church offered. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Bros. Present, W. L. Johns, W. B. Kinabrew, J. J. Johns, G. W. Smith, H. N. Shaw, John White, G. W. Perkins, R. D. J. Smith, J. B. Perkins, Moses Jones and Wm Jones. Sisters J. A. Perkins, Adaline Jones and E. McCoy. Col. Bros. A. Jackson and Richard Watts the committee to visit the Colored sisters Ross not present and continued. The day for preaching changed from first to fourth Sabath in June. An order was directed to be drawn on the Treasurer for five dollars to be sent to State Convention for Minutes. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. July 31, 1875: Church met in conference. Privileges of the Church offered. Minutes of last meeting read and Approved. Bros. present: W. L. Johns, G. W. Smith, Milton Chance, J. J. Johns, W. B. Kinabrew, Wm Jones, G. W. Perkins, A. G. Dixon. Sisters: Rachel Johns, Adaline Jones and Elizabeth McCoy. Committee on Colored Sisters Ross continued. Elder L. Schofield our representative to the State convention reported he could not attend the convention and had the money on hand appropriated by this church to go to State convention. He was directed by the Church to return the money to the Treasurer of the Church. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. September 18, 1875: Church met in conference. Bros. present: W. L. Johns, W. B. Kinabrew, E. S. McCoy, Moses Jones, W. Jones, G. W. Smith, S. G. Dixon, W. P. Smith, G. W. Perkins, John White, R. D. J. Smith, J. B. Hamilton. Sisters: Elizabeth Smith, Elizabeth McCoy and Rachel Johns. The committee in case of colored members reported the charges sustained. Report of committee received and committee discharged. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Eliza Ross and Rosa Ross. The Church went into an election for delegates tot he association. Bros. W. P. Smith and John White appointed tellers. Bros. L. Schofield, G. W. Perkins were elected delegates and R. D. J. Smith and W. P. Smith alternates. At the request of our Pastor the church granted him a leave of absence at our next regular meeting that he might attend the meeting of the association. Bro. R. D. J. Smith was appointed to procure a book case for this church. Ordered that the church send up three dollars for associational purposes. Bro. S. G. Dixon, E. S. McCoy, John White, G. W. Perkins, W. H. Gunby and W. B. Kinabrew were appointed to notify our delinquent brethren to attend conference. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. October 3, 1875: Church met in conference. Bro. W. L. Johns was elected moderator Pro. Tem. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Members present: G. W. Smith, G. W. Perkins, John White. Sister R. Johns. Committee to notify delinquent members to attend conference were continued. Letter to association read received and adopted. Benj Peter came before the church and acknowledged that he did rong in leaving the church and asked forgiveness and a letter of dismission which was granted. Conference adjourned. W. L. Johns, Mod. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. December 5, 1875: Church met in conference. Privileges of the church offered. Minutes of last meeting not present. Committee appointed to notify delinquent members to fill their seats in conference were granted further time. It was ordered that the above named committee be instructed to explain to the members the plan adopted for collecting Pastor's salary and induce them to subscribe for that purpose. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. December 19, 1875: On motion the Church went into conference. W. L. Johns was called to the chair as moderator. The Pastor's salary for next year was fixed at two hundred dollars for once a month. Elder L. Schofield was called as Pastor for next year. It was resolved that the members present do all they can between this and next conference to induce all the members of his church to subscribe for the support of the Minister and report at next conference who have and who have not subscribed. Eld. L. Schofield accepted the call of he church provided he remained in reach of the church and if he left the Church should pay for the services he should render. =0CAgreed to by the church. Conference adjourned. W. L. Johns, Mod. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. 1876 February 5, 1876: Church met in conference. Privileges of Church offered. Minutes of last conference read and approved. Bros. present W. H. Cox, W. B. Kinabrew, G. W. Smith, J. B. Perkins, R. D. J. Smith, B. S. Gunby, Wm Jones, W. L. Johns. Sisters: M. J. Stone, T. E. Perkins, L. Gunby, J. I. Gunby, Nina Chance. Bro. W. H. Cox, Treasurer, made the following report: Jan. 1875, Cash on hand $18.50 Feb. 6th, Paid to W. H. Gunby by ord. of the church to purchase 20 copies of Kind Words for School 6.00 Leaving 12.50 Feb. received of W. B. Kinabrew 9.00 Balance $22.00 Jan. 5th Paid L. Schofield for conven. 5.00 Balance on hand $17.00 Which was ordered to be spread on the minutes. Bro. W. B. Kinabrew presented an account for a blank book and wine for the use of the Church which was ordered to be paid. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. February 6, 1876: Church met in conference. A letter of dismission was granted Sister Hessi Hacker. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. March, 1876: Church met in conference. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The committee to collect pastor's salary and cite delinquent members to attend conference were continued. A Committee of three were appointed to visit and Labor with Bros. Alen and George Shaw who were charged with dancing and committee instructed to report at next meeting. Committee consists of Bros. S. G. Dixon, W. H. Cox, and W. J. Smith. Members present: W. L. Johns, W. B. Kinabrew, S. G. Dixon, R. D. J. Smith, Milton Chance. Sisters: Lizie McCoy, J. J. Gunby and Adaline Jones. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. May 6, 1876: Church met in conference. The Privileges of the church offered. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. Members present, Bros. W. L. Johns, W. B. Kinabrew, W. H. Cox, G. W. Smith, S. G. Dixon, G. W. Perkins, R. D. J. Smith, W. J. Smith, J. B. Perkins, and George Shaw. Sisters: J. A. Perkins, R. Johns, Lizie McCoy, Matilda McCoy, Elizabeth Smith, Adaline Jones and C. White. The Committee in the case of George and Alen Shaw reported that Bro. George Shaw confessed the charge and that he had been guilty of other acts inconsistent with a good christian walk and that he was sorry for it and desired the forgiveness of the Church. That Bro. Alen Shaw was present and would speak for himself. Bro. Alen Shaw then stated that he had danced but that he did not regard dancing as sinful. The report of the committee was received and the committee discharged from farther action in case of Bro. George Shaw but continued in Bro. Alen Shaw's case and directed to labor with the brother and endeavor to convince him of his error. Bro. George Shaw was forgiven by the Church and restored to full fellowship. W. B. Kinabrew and W. H. Gunby stated that Bro. J. A. Jackson had stated to them that he was guilty of drinking too much whisky and other unchristian conduct of which he is sorry, that he will endeavor to live better in the future and that he desire the forgiveness of the Church. On motion the Church forgave the Brother. Letters of dismission were granted to Bro. Spencer Relyea and Sister Lizie Dunn to unite with the church at McCombs City. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. June 3, 1876: Church met in conference. The minutes of last meeting not being complete the Clerk was further time to complete them. Members present; Bros. W. L. Johns, W. B. Kinabrew, G. W. Smith, G. W. Perkins, John White, J. B. Perkins, Wm Jones. Sisters, A. J. Perkins, Rachel Johns, Elizabeth Smith and S. E. Kinabrew. Committee in case of Bro. Shaw not present; no report. The Clerk was requested to notify Bro. P. A. Green that there were reports in circulation that he has been drunk and notify him to attend next conference and answer to the charge. On motion a committee of one from each neighborhood was appointed to notify all who are behind in paying the Pastor's salary to pay up their indebtedness to the Pastor and to attend the meetings of conference. Committee W. H. Gunby, W. B. Kinabrew, John White, G. W. Perkins, and S. G. Dixon. Sister Louisiana Smith was granted a letter of dismission. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. July 1, 1876: Church met in conference. Minutes of the last two meetings read and approved. The committee in case of Bro. Alen Shaw reported that they had labored with him and that he remained of the opinion that dancing was not sinful and that he was guilty of other unchristian conduct and desired to be excluded from the Church. The report was received and the committee discharged. The hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. Alen Shaw. The committee appointed at last meeting made a partial report and was continued until conference in Sept. The following resolution was offered and adopted: The committee of five were ordered to be furnished with a copy of the resolution. An account by W. H. Gunby for record book and stationery for six dollars was ordered to be paid. Bro. Mat Neyland was charged with cursing. Bro. Louis Neyland, Bros. W. B. Kinabrew, S. G. Dixon and W. J. Smith were appointed to visit Bro. Mat Neyland, labor with him and if necessary cite him to trial at next conference. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. August 5, 1876: Church met in conference. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The Committee appointed to see Bro. Mat Neyland reported that he was present to answer for himself. Bro. Neyland stated that he had a quarrel with Bro. Louis Neyland unintentionally and used language unbecoming a member of the church for which he was sorry and wished the church to forgive him. The report of the committee was received and the committee discharged. Bro. Neyland was forgiven by the church. On motion Bro. Schofield was appointed to procure for the church one dozen Hymn and Tune books. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. September 2, 1876: Church met in conference. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The committee to procure Hymn and Tune books reported that he had not procured them for want of money. An order was directed to be drawn on the treasurer in favor of Bro. Schofield to procure the books. The committee to wait on the brothers who were delinquent in paying Pastor's salary and to get subscriptions for next years Salary reported as follows: [Transcriber's Note: Apparently a space was left for this report and not filled in. CBS] Bro. V. S. Hamilton was granted a letter of dismission. Sister Celia White was also granted a letter. The committee to procure lock for table reported duty performed. The report was received and committee discharged and an order directed to be drawn on the treasurer for twenty five cents in favor of the committee (Per R. D. J. Smith). The Church went into an election for delegates to the association the following Bros. were elected, viz: G. W. Perkins, R. D. J. Smith, and W. H. Gunby. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. November 4, 1876: Church met in conference. Bros. present, W. L. Johns, W. B. Kinabrew, J. J. Johns, G. W. Smith, R. D. J. Smith, John White, G. W. Perkins. Sisters J. J Gunby, E. Smith. The committee to confer with Ministers with a view of procuring Pastor for next year reported. Report received and the committee discharged. The call of Pastor for next year postponed. An order was directed to be drawn on the treasurer for twenty five cents in favor of Bro. Schofield. Conference adjourned until tomorrow week at eleven oclock. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. November 12, 1876: Church met in conference pursuant to adjournment. W. B. Kinabrew appointed Moderator P. T. Members present B. S. Gunby, G. W. Smith, S. G. Dixon, J. B. Hamilton, G. W. Perkins, John White, R. D. J. Smith, J. B. Perkins, A. Roark, W. K. Dixon, J. N. Smith, J. J. Johns. Sisters Adaline Jones, S. E. Perkins. Elder Thos Lansdel was called to preach to the church once a month for the year 1877 at a salary of two hundred and twenty five dollars. It was moved and seconded that the Church establish a Sunday school for every Sabath excepting preaching day; Motion carried. Bro. J. A. Bolls was elected Superintendent. Amount collected for Sabbath School six dollars 60/100. Conference adjourned. W. B. Kinabrew, Mod. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. December 3, 1876: Church met in conference. Privileges of the church offered. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Letters of dismission were granted Elder L. Schofield, J. B. Hamilton R. R. Perkins and Martha Holmes. Conference adjourned. L. Schofield, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. 1877 January 5, 1877: No Conference. W. H. Gunby, Clerk. February 11, 1877: Church met in called conference. Bro. W. L. Johns appointed Moderator. It was moved and seconded that the Members of the Church be requested to pay half of their subscription for this years salary, now or as soon as possible that Elder L. Schofield may be paid the balance of the amount this church owes him; Carried. A committee of three was appointed to report to the church any unchristian conduct of its members. Committee; John White, S. G. Dixon and W. B. Kinabrew. Bro. S. G. Dixon was ordered to be paid three dollars 90/100 for baptismal gown furnished the church. W. H. Gunby was ordered two dollars and fifty cents to repay amount sent association. The committee on offenses reported rumors against the following brethren, which needed investigation by the church, viz; R. Jones, W. P. Smith and J. A. Jackson, swearing and getting drunk; Rivers Dixon, Joe Jones and P. A. Green, getting drunk; M. Neyland and Louis Neyland, non fellowship of each other; Sister Aurelia White for dancing. The report of the committee was received and the committee discharged. The Clerk was requested to notify each of the accused of the charges and notify them to attend next conference. Conference adjourned. W. L. Johns, Mod. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. March 4, 1877: Church met in conference. G. W. Smith was appointed Moderator P. T. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The Church went into consideration of the charges prefered against certain members at last meeting. The hand of fellowship was withdrawn from R. L. Jones, J. A. Jackson, W. P. Smith, Rivers Dixon, Joe Jones, P. A. Green and Mat Neyland. After a satisfactory statement by Bro. Louis Neyland he was exonerated from the charge against him. The case of Sister A. E. White was postponed until next conference. Ordered that the church hold its regular conferences on first Sabbath of each month until otherwise ordered. Conference adjourned. G. W. Smith, Mod. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. April 1, 1877: Church met in conference. G. W. Smith appointed moderator P. T. Minutes of last meeting not read. Bro. John White stated to the church that sister A. E. White requested him to say for her that she was guilty of the charge against her (dancing), that she is sorry for it and asks the Church to forgive her; that she is so situated that she could not come to conference. The church forgave her. Letters of dismission granted W. J. Smith, V. L. Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Addy Jackson, Emma Smith and J. A. Smith. Conference adjourned. G. W. Smith, Mod., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. May 6, 1877: Church met in conference. G. W. Smith was appointed moderator P. T. Minutes of March and April conferences read and adopted. Privileges of the church offered. Bro. Wm Stone presented letter and he was received into this Church. Bro. George Shaw was granted a letter of dismission. Next conference was set as time to raise money to finish paying Bro. L. Schofield. Conference adjourned. G. W. Smith, Mod. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. June, 1877: No conference. W. H. Gunby, Clerk. July 1, 1877: Church met in conference. G. W. Smith appointed moderator and G. W. Perkins Clerk P. T. Members present, G. W. Smith, W. B. Kinabrew, Milton Chance, Wm Stone, T. K.[?] Dixon and G. W. Perkins. Sisters Georgia Perkins. Minutes of last meeting not present. Wade McKnight an excluded colored member asked to be restored and granted a letter to join New Hope Church. The cause of his expulsion not being well known a committee consisting of Austin Jackson, Dick Watts and Brister Corcoran was appointed to visit him and report all the facts of the case to next conference. A rumor was reported to the church that Bro. V. S. Hamilton had been dancing. The Clerk was directed to notify him of the rumor and request him to attend conference and give satisfaction to the church. Conference adjourned. G. W. Smith, Mod. P. T., G. W. Perkins, Clerk P. T. August, 1877: Church met in conference. Elder Jarret White appointed Moderator. Minutes of previous conference read and approved. Committee in case of Wade McKnight continued. Case of Bro. V. S. Hamilton continued. A communication from Baptist Church in Catahoula Pa. La. in regard to Mr. Chesley Wilkinson. Bros. W. L. Johns, S. G. Dixon and W. H. Gunby were appointed to notify that church why Mr. Wilkinson was excluded from this church and why he can not be restored. Conference adjourned. Jarret White, Mod. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. September 20, 1877: Church met in conference. W. L. Johns appointed Moderator P. T. Minutes of last conference read an approved. Committee in case of Wade McKnight reported that he was present and would make his statement to the church. The report of the committee was received and committee discharged. Wade McKnight made a statement to the church but the church not being satisfied with his conduct he was not restored. Bro. V. S. Hamilton was excluded from the fellowship of the church for dancing. Church went into an election for delegates to the association. G. W. Perkins, Wm Jones and W. H. Gunby were elected delegates. R. D. J. Smith alternate. Bros. John White and W. B. Kinabrew acting as tellers in the election. Sister Nancy Jones was reported as having danced. G. W. Perkins was appointed to see and labor with Sister Jones and report at next conference. Bro. Charles Morgan was charged with getting drunk and Bro. John White was appointed to notify him to attend trial at next conference. Conference adjourned. W. L. Johns, Mod. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. October, 1877: Church met in conference. G. W. Smith appointed moderator P. T. Bros. present S. G. Dixon, M. Chance, R. D. J. Smith, G. W. Perkins, Moses Jones and Wm Jones. Minutes of last conference read and approved. Committee in case of Sister Nancy Jones reported that she denied dancing but acknowledged that she did rong in participating in the amusements on the occasion alluded to and wished to be forgiven; but other members saying she did dance a committee consisting of Bros. G. W. Perkins, S. G. Dixon and R. D. J. Smith was appointed to farther labor with her and settle the matter. Case of Bro. Charles Morgan continued. The clerk not having the associational letter prepared a committee consisting of W. B. Kinabrew, R. D. J. Smith and the clerk were appointed to prepare it. An order was ordered to be drawn on the Treasurer for three dollars to send to association for associational expenses. Conference adjourned. G. W. Smith, Mod. P. T., W. H. Gunby, Clerk. December 9, 1877: Ebenezer Church met in special conference for the purpose of calling a minister for the ensuing year. On motion Bro. S. G. Dixon was appointed Mod. and R. D. J. Smith Clerk protem. On motion Bro. W. W. Bolls was called to supply this Church for the ensuing year. On motion Bro. Boll's salary was fixed at two hundred dollars ($200). On motion the Clerk was instructed to inform Bro. Bolls of his call by this Church. On motion conference adjourned. S. G. Dixon, Mod. protem, R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1878 January 6, 1878: The Church met in regular conference. Bro. W. B. Kinabrew was appointed Mod. and Bro. R. D. J. Smith Clerk protem. Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The committee on the case of Sister Jones was continued. The committee appointed to see Bro. Charles Morgan reported that said Brother stated that he did not remember being drunk lately. On motion the report was received and the committee discharged. Moved and seconded the hand of fellowship be withdrawn from Bro. Morgan; carried. A letter was read from Bro. Bolls informing the Church that he could not accept her call. On motion the Church called Bro. Thomas Lansdell to preach to her at a salary of two hundred (200.00) dollars. On motion the Church went into the election of Clerk, which resulted in the election of Bro. R. D. J. Smith. On motion the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas Bro. Robert has preached to this Church for a considerable part of this year: Therefore Resolved: that we regard him as a faithful, efficient, pious Minister and Christian: and we recommend him to the favorable consideration of all Christians. Resolved That we consider the work in which he is engaged in teaching the Colored Ministers the truth of the Gospel is one that is eminently needed, and that he ought to be sustained in it by the denomination. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the Southern Herald for publication. Offered by, Bro. W. B. Kinabrew. Conference adjourned. W. B. Kinabrew, Mod. protem, R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. February, 1878: No conference. March, 1878: No conference. April, 1878: No conference. May, 1878: No conference. June, 1878: No conference. July 7, 1878: The Church met in conference. Bro. Geo. W. Smith was appointed Moderator pro tem. Members present were Bros. G. W. Smith, W. B. Kinabrew, John White, Milton Chance, R. D. J. Smith, and W. A. Dixon. Minutes of last conference were read and adopted. On motion the committee in case of Sister Jones was discharged and a new committee was appointed. Committee: Bros. W. B. Kinabrew and John White. Brother Milton Chance brought a charge against Bro. Norwood Smith for dancing. On motion a committee was appointed to visit Bro. Smith and cite him to appear at our next conference. Committee Bro. W. B. Kinabrew. Moved and seconded the conference meeting be changed from the first to the second Sabbath in each month. Motion carried. On motion the following resolution was adopted; to wit: Whereas, Bro. Lansdell has been called off to Arkansas and prevented from carrying out his agreement to preach to this Church this year, Therefore, Resolved, that a committee of one be appointed to see him and agree on what we owe him for the services he had rendered this Church, and to employ him, if he consents thereto, to serve us as pastor for the balance of this year at a salary of one hundred dollars. Committee Bro. Milton Chance. Conference adjourned. Geo. W. Smith, Mod. protem, R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 14, 1878: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. On motion Bro. Geo. W. Smith was appointed Moderator protem. Minutes of last conference read and approved. The committee on the case of Sister Jones, reported that Sister Jones acknowledged she had been dancing, felt sorry for it and wished the Church to forgive her. On motion the report was received and the committee discharged. On motion Sister Jones was restored tot he fellowship of the church. The committee appointed to see Bro. Norwood Smith reported and was continued until next conference, with Bro. S. G. Dixon added to the committee. The committee appointed to see Bro. Lansdell, reported him present. On motion the report was received and the committee discharged. Bro. Lansdell stated that if it was the desire of the Church to retain him as pastor, he would the remainder of the year for ($25.00) twenty five dollars in cash and one hundred dollars to be paid this fall. On motion the Church accepted the above proposition. Conference adjourned. Bro. Geo. W. Smith, Mod. pro tem, R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 11, 1878: The Church met in conference. The minutes of the last conference were read and approved. The committee appointed to see Bro. Norwood Smith, reported that said Bro. requested the Church to exclude him from her membership. On motion the report was received and the committee discharged. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. Smith, on the charge prefered against him. On motion the Church went into the election of delegates to the Association. Bros. Wm Jones, W. K. Dixon and Allen Roark were elected delegates, Bros. H. N. Shaw, G. W. Perkins and R. D. J. Smith alternates. Moved and seconded the Clerk be instructed to write the Church letter to the Association. On motion the clerk was authorized to invite the Association to meet with us next year. On motion conference adjourned. Rev. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 8, 1878: The Church met in conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members, when Elder S. R. Young came forward and was received by letter into the fellowship of the Church. Minutes of last conference were read and after being corrected were adopted. The letter to the Association was read and after filling up the blanks by contributing $3.00 for Associational purposes, $3.00 for missions, and requesting 35 copies of minutes, was adopted. Moved and seconded a committee of three be appointed to revise the Church roll, motion carried. Committee Bros. W. B. Kinabrew, M. Chance and R. D. J. Smith. On motion Bro. G. W. Smith was added to the above committee. Conference adjourned. Rev. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. October 13, 1878: The Church met in conference. The minutes of last conference were read adopted. The committee of revision of the roll asked to be continued which on motion was granted. Conference adjourned. Rev. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 16, 1878: The Church met in conference. The committee on revision of the roll, reported a list of members not heard from, some supposed to be dead and others not heard from. The report of the committee was received and the committee discharged. On motion the list of members reported were ordered to be dropped from the roll. On motion the Church proceeded to call a pastor for the ensuing year. Moved and seconded Bro. Lansdell be called to supply this Church, motion carried. Moved and seconded we pay Bro. Lansdell $200.00 dollars. Carried. Moved and seconded saturday preaching be dispensed with after this year; motion carried. On motion conference adjourned. Rev. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 2, 1878: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Brother Lansdell stated to the Church that he would serve as pastor if he remains within reach of the Church. A charge was brought against Brother Lewis Neyland and James Duck and Sister Dora Duck and Flora Causey for dancing. On motion the Church instructed the Clerk to notify the above named members to appear at our next conference and answer to the charge against them. Conference adjourned. Rev. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1879 January, 1879: No Conference. February 9, 1879: The Church met in conference. Minutes of last conference were read and adopted. On motion the Church proceeded to take up the case of Bro. Lewis Neyland for dancing. Bro. Neyland not being present, as notified, on motion the Church withdrew the hand of fellowship from him. The case of Bro. James Duck was next taken up and he not being present to answer to the charge of dancing as notified, on motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from him. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Sister Dora Duck and Flora Causey for dancing, neither of whom were present as notified. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify Sister Emma Smith to appear at our next conference, answer to a charge against her for dancing. On motion the Church proceeded to organize a Sabbath school. Moved and seconded Bro. S. R. Young be elected Superintendent, and be authorized to organize the School and appoint the teachers. Motion carried. Bro. R. D. J. Smith was on motion elected Secty. of the S. School. Conference adjourned. Rev. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 9, 1879: The Church met in conference. Members of Sister Churches of the same faith and order were invited to seats with us. Minutes of last conference were read and approved. The Clerk reported that he had notified Sister Emma Smith as instructed by the Church, and that she replied the Church had granted her a letter, and she had never received it and felt that the Church had done her a wrong. On motion a committee of two, Bros. S. R. Young and S. G. Dixon, were appointed to visit said and inform her why she had never received her letter. Bro. W. B. Kinabrew stated to the that Bro. Allen Shaw had been dancing and living out of the Christian's duty. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify Bro. Shaw of the charge against him and request an answer. Conference adjourned. Rev. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. April 13, 1879: The Church met in conference. Minutes of last conference were read and approved. The committee appointed to visit Sister Emma Smith was continued until next meeting. On motion the case of Bro. Allen Shaw was continued until next conference. A collection was taken up for home missions: 7.79/100 was subscribed. Conference adjourned. Rev. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 11, 1879: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee appointed to visit Sister Emma Smith reported that said desired to be excluded from the membership of the Church. On motion the report was received and the committee discharged. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Sister Smith. The Clerk read an answer from Bro. Shaw acknowledging the charge against him and asking the forgiveness of the Church. On motion the Church forgave Bro. Shaw and restored him to full fellowship. Conference adjourned. Rev. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 8, 1879: The Church met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of Members, none offered. The minutes of last conference were read and adopted. Bro. Allen Roark stated that he desired to withdraw from the church. On motion a committee was appointed to visit Bro. Roark and ascertain the cause of his request. Com. Bros. S. R. Young, Dr. W. B. Kinabrew, and S. G. Dixon. On motion the Ebenezer Baptist Sunday was removed to the School house near Bro. S. R. Young. Moved and seconded conference adjourn. Motion carried. Rev. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 18, 1879: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members, none offered. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee appointed to visit Bro. Roark made a partial report and was continued. A collection was taken up for foreign missions, two dollars and thirty five in cash was collected and $3.25 subscribed. On motion conference adjourned. Rev. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 10, 1879: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Sister Phoebe Young, from the Mars Hill Baptist Church, was received by letter into the fellowship of this Church. The com. on the case of Bro. Allen Roark made a partial report and asked that the case be continued. On motion the request was granted. Moved and seconded the Church go into the election of delegates to the Association. Motion carried. Bros. S. R. Young, Dr. W. B. Kinabrew and G. W. Smith were elected delegates. Bros. S. G. Dixon, R. D. J. Smith and Jno. A. White were elected alternates. On motion the Clerk was instructed to prepare the Church letter to the Association. Moved and seconded the Church take up collection at our next meeting for associational purposes; motion prevailed. Bro. M. Newman was reported to the church for engaging in a fight. On motion a committee of three were appointed to visit Bro. Newman, com. Bros. S. R. Young, Dr. W. B. Kinabrew and S. G. Dixon. Conference adjourned. Eld. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. September 7, 1879: The Church came together in special conference. On motion Bro. S. R. Young was called to the chair. The object of the conference was then stated to be, to decide what time the meeting of days to be held at this place should commence. The vote was then taken. 10 voting to begin Wednesday night the 10th; and 6 to begin after the Association, 2nd Sunday in Oct. next; decided to commence wednesday night 10th inst. Conference adj. Eld. S. R. Young, Mod. pro tem, R. D. J. Smith, Clk. September 15, 1879: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members, none offered. The com. on the case of Bro. A. Roark, reported that Bro. Roark requested to be excluded. On motion the report was received and the com. discharged. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. Roark for improper feelings towards the Church and for dancing. The Church letter to the Association was read and adopted. The com. to see Bro. Newman reported said Bro. present and was on motion discharged. Bro. Newman stated to the Church that he was sorry for anything wrong he had done in engaging in the fight for which he was reported. On motion the charge was withdrawn and said Bro. restored to full fellowship. Moved and seconded saturday before the 1st sunday in Oct. be appointed to meet here and repair the doorsteps and make preparations for the next association, motion carried. Moved and seconded a committee be appointed to examine our song books and mark those hymns that correspond. Committee, Bros. W. B. Kinabrew, S. R. Young and R. D. J. Smith. Conference adjourned. Eld. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. October 14, 1879: At a meeting of days held at Ebenezer Church, commencing Oct. 14th, 1879. Preaching by Bro. Golland, traveling evangelist. The following persons were added to the Church: Mrs. S. E. White October 16, 1879 for Baptism Bro. S. V. Cardwell October 18, 1879 by letter Sister Lizzie Dunn October 19, 1879 by letter Mr. V. V. Cardwell October 20, 1879 for Baptism Mr. Thomas Cardwell October 20, 1879 for Baptism Bro. Andrew Jackson October 21, 1879 Restored Miss Alethia Gunby October 21, 1879 for Baptism Bro. J. A. Jackson October 22, 1879 Restored Sister Addie Jackson October 22, 1879 by letter Miss Nola Gardner October 22, 1879 for Baptism Bro. M. Neyland October 23, 1879 Restored Mr. J. S. Gunby October 23, 1879 for Baptism Bro. Geo. Shaw October 24, 1879 Rec'd under watchcare Bro. Westly Caston October 24, 1879 Restored L. P. Gunby October 24, 1879 for Baptism Miss Mary Gunby October 24, 1879 for Baptism Miss Minnie Bishop October 24, 1879 for Baptism Bro. Allen Roark October 25, 1879 Restored Bro. P. P. McCoy October 25, 1879 Restored James Mather October 25, 1879 for Baptism Miss Cornia Roark October 25, 1879 for Baptism Miss Emiline Roark October 25, 1879 for Baptism Miss Alzada Roark October 25, 1879 for Baptism Miss Rebecca Roark October 25, 1879 for Baptism Bro. Van Hamilton October 25, 1879 Restored Bro. Lewis Neyland October 26, 1879 Restored Jordan Reece October 26, 1879 for Baptism Mrs. Elizabeth Reese October 26, 1879 for Baptism The above candidates for Baptism were Baptized. November 9, 1879: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The minutes of the last conference were read and adopted. The committee appointed to arrange the song books of the church reported duty performed and was on motion discharged. A letter was read from Bro. George Shaw, to the Mount Olive Church asking for a letter of dismission which on motion was approved by the Church. Moved and seconded the Church go into the call for a Pastor, motion carried. On motion Bro. Lansdell was chosen as Pastor for next year, for two sabbaths in each month, at a salary of $300.00 and all over that amt. that can be raised. Conference adjourned. Eld. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. December 28, 1880[sic]: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in called conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Bro. W. E. Kinabrew was received into the fellowship of the Church by a letter of dismission from the Clinton Baptist Church, Clinton, Miss. Bro. P. P. McCoy sent a statement to the Church, that he had been living disorderly for which he felt penetient, and wished the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church accepted the Bro's confession and forgave him. Moved and seconded the Church take up collection to put up the stoves; motion carried. Moved and seconded committee of one be appointed to purchase stove pipe and put it up the stoves, motion prevailed. Com Bro. W. K. Dixon. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. 1880 January 11, 1880: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members, none offered. Minutes of the last two conferences were read and adopted. The committee appointed to put up the stoves, reported duty performed and was on motion discharged. Moved and seconded the members meet and repair the Church house; motion carried. Wednesday, the 16th inst., was the day appointed to meet. On motion a committee was appointed to visit Bro. Lewis Hamilton, and investigate a rumor against him for getting intoxicated. Com. Bros. S. R. Young and S. G. Dixon. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. February 8, 1880: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Bro. Thomas Lansdell, Sisters Harriet J. Lansdell and Lizzie F. Lansdell of the Clinton Baptist Church, Clinton, La. were received by letter into the fellowship of the Church. The minutes of the last conference were read and adopted. The committee appointed to visit Bro. Lewis Hamilton made a partial report and was continued. On motion a collection was taken up to pay freight on the Church Organ. $5.45 was collected. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March, 1880: No conference. April 11, 1880: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Bro. H. L. White from the Hebzibah Church and Bro. W. W. Hunt, Summit, were received by letter into the fellowship of the church. The committee on the case of Bro. Hamilton reported from the evidence they could gather, they considered Bro. Hamilton not intoxicated. On motion the report was received the committee discharged and the report adopted. A Colored Sister, Hester Brooks, was granted a letter of dismission to unite with the New Hope Baptist Church. Amount collected last preaching day, for missions, $11.00. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 9, 1880: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The Privileges of the Church were offered. Bro. C. A. Young from the Mount Zion Baptist Church united with the Church by letter. Minutes of the last conference were read and adopted. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. June 13, 1880: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. None offered. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Bro. Kinabrew stated that Bro. Andrew Jackson had written to him that he had been living disorderly and wish the church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Brother. Letters of dismission were granted the following colored members, viz: Austin Jackson, Eliza Jackson and Caroline Taylor. A motion a committee of three were appointed examine a constitution adopted by the Mississippi Association, at last meeting, and the old Constitution, and report at next meeting. Committee, Dr. W. B. Kinabrew, Bros. Geo. W. Smith and S. R. Young. On motion the moderator was added to the committee. Ten dollars and fifty cents was collected for Home Missions. Miss Mary[?] Chance was baptized into the fellowship of the Church. Conference adj. Rev. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. July 11, 1880: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. (Sister Celia Cason came forward and was restored into the fellowship of the Church.)(The last sentence belongs to the next Minutes.) Minutes of last conference were read and adopted. The com. on the Constitution reported that they had examined both Constitutions, and would advise the Church to retain the old Constitution and reject the new. The report was received and the committee discharged. On motion the new constitution was rejected. On motion letters of dismission were granted a colored Bro. and Sister, Shoc Jones and wife. Conference adjourned. Rev. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 8, 1880: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Sister Celia Cason came forward and was restored into the fellowship of the Church. Minutes of last conference were read and adopted. Bro. J. A. Jackson stated to the church that he had yielded to temptation, and had been living contrary to the rules of the Church; for which he felt penitent and wished the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Brother. Bro. S. G. Dixon stated that Bro. Lewis Hamilton had been dancing, and requested to be excluded from the Church. On motion a committee of three were appointed to labor with Bro. Hamilton: Committee Bros. S. G. Dixon, W. B. Kinabrew, and G. W. Smith. On motion the Church went into the election of delegates to the association. Bros. Thomas Lansdell, S. R. Young, W. B. Kinabrew and J. A. Jackson were elected delegates and R. D. J. Smith alternate. Letters of dismission were granted Sisters Celia Cason and Eliza Mitchell. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. September 12, 1880: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. A colored Sister, Dilsey Perkins, asked to be restored to the Church. On motion the Clerk was instructed to ascertain from the Church record, for what cause said Sister was excluded. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee on the case of Bro. Lewis Hamilton reported that Bro. Hamilton had changed since last meeting, felt penitent and wished to remain in the Church. On motion the report was received and the committee discharged. On motion the Church forgave Bro. Hamilton. The Letter to the Association was read and adopted. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. October, 1880: The Ebenezer Baptist church of Christ met in conference. Brother G. W. Smith was appointed Moderator protem. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The Clerk reported that he could find no charge on our record against Sister Dilsey Perkins, col. On motion said Sister was restored to the fellowship of the Church and granted a letter of dismission. On motion Amanda Taylor, a colored Sister, was excluded for disgraceful conduct. Conference adjourned. G. W. Smith, Mod. protem, R. D. J. Smith, Clk. November, 1880: No conference. December, 1880: The Ebenezer Baptist church of Christ met in conference. Privileges of the Church were extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Bro. B. S. Gunby stated that Bro. J. A. Jackson had been drinking intoxicating spirits too much and wished the Church to forgive him. On motion the case of Bro. Jackson was continued until next meeting and that said Brother be notified to attend conference. On motion the Clerk was instructed to Brother Mat Duck and Fielding Morgan to attend next conference to answer to a charge of intoxication. On motion Bro. Lansdell was called to serve this Church two sabbaths in each month. Moved and seconded Bro. Lansdell be notified at next meeting what the Church will pay him for his services. Moved and seconded an order be drawn on the Treas. for two dollars, in favor of Bro. S. R. Young to pay for the printing of associational minutes, motion carried. Moved and seconded that the collection for today be paid over to the Treasury of the Association, motion carried. Conference adj. to meet on the 4th Sabbath. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. 1881 January 9, 1881: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privileges of the Church was extended. The minutes of the last conference were read and adopted. The case of Bro. J. A. Jackson was continued. On motion the case of Brother Duck and Morgan was continued until next meeting, and committee appointed to labor with them. Committee Brothers W. B. Kinabrew, S. G. Dixon and G. W. Smith. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. February 14, 1881: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference were read and adopted. Bro. J. A. Jackson stated to the Church that he felt penitent, for the charge perfered against him, and asked the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Brother. The committee on case of Brothers Duck and Morgan was continued. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. March 13, 1881: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee appointed to visit Bros. Duck and Morgan were continued. Moved and seconded the Members of the Church meet next sunday for the purpose of organizing a prayer meeting. Motion carried. Moved and seconded our Church go into the election of Clerk and Treasurer at next meeting; motion carried. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. April 10, 1881: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. Bro. W. W. Bolls was called to the Chair. The Minutes of last conference were read and adopted. On motion the Committee appointed to visit Bro's Duck and Morgan was continued. On motion the conference went into the election of Clerk and Treasurer. Brother R. D. J. Smith was elected Clerk and Bro. Geo. W. Smith, Treasurer. Conference adjourned. Elder W. W. Bolls, Mod. protem, R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 8, 1881: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee appointed to visit Bros. Duck and Morgan, reported that Bro. Morgan requested to be excluded from the Church, and said committee further reported that they had visited Bro. Duck's home several times and failed to see him. The report was received and the committee discharged. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. F. Morgan for the sin of drunkenness. On motion the clerk was instructed to notify Bro. Duck to appear at our next conference to answer to the charge of drunkenness against him. The Treasurer's report (for five years) was read and received. The following resolution was read, and adopted, viz: Whereas of the necessity for the ordination of Bro. S. R. Young, a Licentiate Member of this Church, Therefore Resolved, That the fourth sunday in June be set apart for the ordination, and that Bro. W. W. Bolls and Dr. Tucker be invited to attend and assist. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify said Bros. of the above request. Conference adj. Eld. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 12, 1881: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. The minutes of the last conference was read and adopted. The clerk reported that he had sent a notice to Bro. Mat Duck to appear at conference. Bro. Duck not being present, was excluded for the sin of intoxication. Moved and seconded that the fourth saturday in June be added to the time of the ordination of Bro. S. R. Young and that the deacon of Providence and Ebenezer Church be added to the Council; motion carried. On motion the fourth Sunday in July was set for the protracted meeting. It was reported to the meeting that Bro. C. A. Young had been dancing. Moved and seconded a committee of three be appointed to visit and labor with said Bro.; On motion the above motion was amended by instructing the Clerk to notify said Bro. to appear at the next conference. On motion the previous motion was adopted as amended. Conference adjourned. Elder T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 25, 1881: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ went into call conference for the purpose of adding to the Presbytery, called to ordain Bro. S. R. Young. Bro. W. Z. Lee of Liberty Church and Eld. A. Scofield. On motion the above named Bros. were added to the Council. On motion the Council adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 26, 1881: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in called session. The ordaining Presbytery reported, that said Presbytery had examined Bro. Young and after due consultation would recommend the ordination of him. On motion the report was received and the Presbytery instructed to proceed with the ordination. Conference adjourned. Elder T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 10, 1881: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The Privileges of the Church was extended. The minutes of the last three conferences were read and adopted. The Clerk reported that he had notified Bro. C. A. Young, according to instructions. Bro. S. G. Dixon stated that he had talked with Bro. Young, and that said Bro. requested to be excluded from the Church. On motion Bro. Young was excluded for dancing. Bro. P. P. McCoy stated that he had been intoxicated, and used profane language, for which he expressed penitence and desired the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Bro. Moved and seconded the time for the protracted meeting be left with the Pastor. Motion carried. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 14, 1881: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The Privileges of the Church was extended. The Clerk being absent Bro. W. K. Dixon was appointed Clerk protem. Minutes of the last meeting read and adopted. Bro. Lewis Hamilton was reported to Church for having become intoxicated and for the use of profane language. The Clerk was instructed to notify said Bro. to appear at the next conference to answer to the charge. Bro. Jno. A. Jackson was reported for the sin of intoxication. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify said Bro. to appear at the next conference to answer to the charge. The Church then proceeded to elect delegates to the association: which resulted in as follows, Bros. R. D. J. Smith and W. K. Dixon as delegates and Bros. S. R. Young, M. Chance and A. Roark as alternates. On motion the Clerk was instructed to write the letter to the Association. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., W. K. Dixon, Clerk protem. September 11, 1881: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. The minutes of the last conference was read and adopted. Bro. J. A. Jackson stated to the Church that he had been notified to answer a charge of intoxication; he confessed the charge to be true, felt sorry for it, had resolved to quit entirely, and asked the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Brother. Bro. Lewis Hamilton was present and had Bro. Dixon to state for him, that the charge against him was correct; he felt penitent and wished the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave him. Bro. Van Hamilton sent a statement through the Clerk that he had been using profane language, for which he felt sorry and wished the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Brother. The collection for to-day amounted $12.60 which was appropriated to the Treasury. On motion the Church appropriated $4.00 for associational purposes. The Church letter to the Association was read and adopted. Conference adjourned. Rev. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. October 6, 1881: At a meeting of days held at Ebenezer Church the following named persons were received and baptized into the fellowship of the Church, viz: Mrs. Matilda Haygood, Thomas Roark, Miss Kate Perkins, Miss Georgia Cox, Mrs. Mary Smith, Willie White, R. B. West, Alex Kirkwood, Albert Caston, Rec'd by letter Bro. Thomas Dunn, Restored L. H. Kirkland. October 23, 1881: Baptized Mrs. Mary Ivy. November 13, 1881: Baptized Mrs. S. E. Caston, Miss E. L. Caston, Miss Maggie Roark, Willie Caston. The above minutes adopted Nov. 13, 1881. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 2, 1881: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The case of Bro. J. A. Jackson was continued. The appointed to make repairs on the Church seats reported progress. By request letters of dismission were granted Bro. S. R. Young and wife. Collections for Missions, $8.65. Conference adjourned. Eld. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 13, 1881[sic]: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Mrs. Maggie Hawkins presented herself for membership, and on motion was received for Baptism. Minutes for the Sept. and Oct. Meeting were read and adopted. Bro. J. A. Jackson was reported as having been drunk. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify said Bro. to appear at next conference and answer the charge. On motion a letter of dismission was granted our colored Bro. Ed McCoy, to unite with the New Hope Baptist Church. On motion a committee of three was appointed to purchase lumber to repair the Church seats: Committee Bros. W. B. Kinabrew, Jno. A. White and E. S. McCoy. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1882 January 8, 1882: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Bro. J. A. Jackson stated through Bro. S. G. Dixon, that the charge against him was correct. He expressed penitence and asked the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Bro. The building committee reported progress. The following resolution was received and laid over until next meeting for discussion, viz: Whereas, This Church regards drinking spirituous Liquors as the great sin of the age, and Whereas; it is difficult in many cases of drunkenness to prove it, although the committees may know it, and the Church may be morally certain of it. Therefore, Resolved, 1st That this Church disapproves the drinking of spirituous liquors socially, or in any way, excepting as a medicine when there is absolute necessity therefor; Resolved 2nd, That all acts of members of this Church, calculated to encourage, either the drinking or selling of Spiritous liquors, are inconsistent with Christian Character, and members are urgently solicited to refrain from them. That visiting grog shops, or drinking with those who are in the habit of drinking to excess, are especially reprehensible. Resolved 3rd, That this Church will not look with any allowance on intoxication, whether it is evasively called a "little tight", merry, or anything of the kind. That to drink so as to influence the conduct or conversation is to be drunk, and will be so held by this Church. That this Church will discipline promptly and without delay every case of intoxication. Resolved 4th, That it is the duty of every member to promptly report, every case of drunkenness, of any member, that may to come to his knowledge. (The following Resolutions were adopted at this meeting instead of these recorded above. The mistake was made in recording.) Resolved, That this Church will not permit the drinking of intoxicating liquors, socially, and that any members who visits a bar room for this purpose, or takes a drink socially, shall be dealt with by the Church. Bro. P. P. McCoy state that he had been drinking of intoxicating liquors too freely, for which he felt penitient and asked the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Brother. On motion the executive Board of the Association is requested to supplement, to the extent that they are able, the pastor's salary of Union Church. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. February 12, 1882: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. The Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The building committee reported progress and was continued. Moved and seconded the following resolutions be adopted as a substitute for the one offered last meeting, viz: Whereas, This Church regards drinking spiritous the great sin of the age, and Whereas it is difficult in many cases of drunkenness to prove it, although the committees may know it and the Church be morally certain of it, Therefore, Resolved 1st, That all acts of members of this Church calculated to encourage either the drinking or selling spirituous liquors, are inconsistent with Christian character, and members are urgently solicited to refrain from them. That visiting grog shops or drinking with those who are in the habit of drinking to excess, are especially reprehensible, Resolved 3rd, That this Church will not look with any allowance on intoxication, whether it is evasively called a "little tight", merry or anything of the kind. That to drink so as to influence the conduct or conversation is to be drunk, and will be so held by this Church. That this Church will discipline promptly and without delay, every case of intoxication, Resolved, 4th, That is the duty of every member to promptly report every case of drunkenness of any member that may come to his knowledge. Moved and seconded the above Resolutions be laid over until next meeting for action, carried. On motion an order was drawn on the Treas. for $3.40 in favor of the Clerk. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 12, 1882: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. The Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The building committee was continued. The Resolutions on drinking intoxicating liquors was postponed until next meeting. The Clerk reported that Bro. Lewis Neyland had sent a statement to the Church through him, that he and his wife had been dancing for the purpose of being excluded from the Church; that there existed some hard feelings between him and some of the members, which caused him to pursue this course. On motion the Brothers request was granted by excluding him and his wife from the fellowship of the Church. Bro. Albert Caston was reported for dancing, and Bro. H. S. Duck and wife for having dancing in their house. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify Brothers Caston, Duck and Sister Duck to appear at our next conference to answer to the above charges. Collection for Foreign mission, $7.00. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. April 9, 1882: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. The Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The building committee reported progress and was continued. All of the preamble and Resolutions concerning the drinking of intoxicating liquors were withdrawn except the third and fourth, which read as follows, viz: "Resolved 3rd, That this Church will not look with any degree of allowance on intoxication, whether it is evasively called 'a little tight, merry or anything of the kind. That to drink so as to influence the conduct or conversation is to be drunk, and will be so held by this Church. That this Church will discipline promptly and without delay every case of intoxication. Resolved 4th, That it is the duty of every member to promptly report every case of drunkenness of any member that may come to his knowledge." Moved and seconded the above resolutions be adopted: motion carried. On motion the Clerk was allowed further time to notify Bro. Duck and wife and also Bro. Caston to appear at next conference. On motion Bro. J. A. Jackson was excluded for the sin of drunkenness. Bro. P. P. McCoy was reported for the sin of intoxication. On motion a committee of one was appointed to investigate the charge: com. Bro. W. B. Kinabrew. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 15, 1882: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. The Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The building committee reported progress and was continued. The Clerk reported that he had notified Bro. H. S. Duck and wife and also Bro. Caston. Neither of the above mentioned were present. On motion the hand of Church fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. H. S. Duck and wife. Moved and seconded a committee of one be appointed to ascertain why Bro. Albert Caston was not present at this conference; motion carried. Com. Bro. S. G. Dixon. The committee appointed to see Bro. P. P. McCoy reported that the charge could not be sustained. On motion the report was received the committee discharged and the charge against Bro. McCoy rescinded. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 11, 1882: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. The Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The building committee reported duty performed and presented a bill to the amt. of six dollars. On motion the report was received and the committee discharged. The committee appointed to see Bro. Albert Caston, reported that he failed to find him at home, but learned that he wished to be excluded from the Church. The report was received and the committee discharged. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. Caston. On motion the Treasurer of the Church was ordered to pay to the building committee the sum of six dollars. Mission collections, $5.00. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 9, 1882: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. The Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Moved and seconded the members of the Church meet on Saturday before the fifth Sunday in July for the purpose of erecting the Curtis Monument, and to prepare a table, motion carried. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 15, 1882: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. The Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the Church went into the election of delegates to the association. The Deacons of the Church were appointed tellers. Brothers Thomas Lansdell, W. B. Kinabrew, S. G. Dixon and Lafayette White were elected delegates and Bros. R. D. J. Smith, M. Chance, B. S. Gunby and E. S. McCoy alternates. On motion four dollars was appropriated for Associational purposes. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 10, 1882: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Bro. Albert Caston made a confession to the Church through Bro. Lansdell, which was received and he restored to full fellowship. The clerk being absent, Bro. M. Chance was appointed Clerk pro tem. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. By his own request Bro. Albert Caston was granted a letter of dismissal. Collection for Church purposes four dollars and thirty cents cash, subscribed one dollar; total five dollars and thirty cents. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 24, 1882: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in called conference. The Church letter to the Association was read and adopted. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 18, 1882: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Minutes of call meeting of Sept. 4th Sabbath, being absent the reading was postponed. Moved and seconded that the Church establish a prayer meeting here every first and third Sabbath in each month, motion carried. On motion Bro. E. S. McCoy was appointed a committee of one to procure wire cloth for the organ. On Motion Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 11, 1882: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee on wire cloth reported progress and was continued. Moved and seconded Bro. P. P. McCoy be notified to appear at the next conference to answer to a charge of drunkenness: motion carried. Moved and seconded that the Clerk, after consulting with some of the members, purchase thirty copies of Hymns books: motion carried. On Motion the Church went into the call of a pastor for the ensuing year. Moved and seconded the call of a pastor be postponed until the fourth Sabbath, motion carried. On motion the communion day were changed to the 4th Sabbath. Collection for State Missions, twelve dollars. On motion Conference adjourned until the 4th Sabbath. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1883 January 14, 1883: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. Bro. Geo. W. Smith was appointed Mod. pro tem. Minutes of last two conferences read and adopted. The committee to procure wire cloth was continued. On motion the Clerk was allowed further time to notify Bro. P. P. McCoy to appear at conference. On motion the Clerk was allowed further time to procure hymn books. Bro. Willie Rollins was present and had Bro. Kinabrew for him that he had been intoxicated, for which he felt sorry and wished the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Bro. Brother Fletcher Rollins was also present and made the same statement through Bro. Dixon. On Motion the Church forgave Brother Fletcher Rollins. Brother John H. White was not present, but sent the same confession as the above named Brethren, and on motion was forgiven. Conference adjourned. G. W. Smith, Mod., protem, R. D. J. Smith. February 11, 1883: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee to procure wire cloth reported duty performed, and the cost .80 cts. On motion the Treasurer was ordered to pay the above amount and Bro. McCoy was continued as a committee to do further work on the organ. Bro. P. P. McCoy was present and had Bro. Kinabrew to state that the charge against him was true, for which he felt very sorry and asked the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Brother. The committee on hymn books reported the books purchased and the cost four dollars and fifteen cents. The report was received and the Treasurer ordered to pay the amount. A charge was brought against Brother Willie White for intoxication. On motion the Clerk was instructed to appear at the next conference to answer to the above charge. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 11, 1883: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee to work on the organ was continued. The Clerk reported that he had notified Bro. W. M. White to appear at conference according to instruction. On motion the right hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. White for the sin of drunkenness and for contempt of the Church. A meeting of days be commenced at this Church about the second sabbath in Oct. next: motion carried. Moved and seconded a committee be appointed to aid the Pastor in securing ministerial help for the meeting; motion carried. Committee Bros. W. B. Kinabrew, Jno. A. White and R. D. J. Smith. On motion conference adj. Eld. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 9, 1883: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The case of Bro. P. P. McCoy was continued until next meeting. A charge was brought against Bro. Alf. Kirkland for dancing. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify Bro. Kirkland to appear at the next conference and answer to the Charge. On motion the Church granted the Pastor a leave of absence for the 4th sabbath. Collection on the fourth sabbath in may for State Missions (8.70) eight & 70/100 dollars. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 12, 1883: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The Clerk being absent Bro. W. K. Dixon was appointed Clerk pro tem. The privilege os the Church was extended. All visiting Brethren were invited to sit with us in conference. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The case of Bro. McCoy was then brought up. Bro. McCoy being present, stated through Bro. Kinabrew that he was guilty of the charge of drunkenness; that he was sorry for it, and wished the Church to forgive him. After much discussion the Church forgave Bro. with the understanding it would be the last time for the same offense. The case of Bro. Alf Kirkland was then brought up. The Church not knowing whether said Bro. had been notified by the Clerk, continued his case until next conference. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., W. K. Dixon, Clerk protem. August 26, 1883: The Ebenezer Church met in called conference for the purpose of procuring lights for the protracted meeting. On motion the Clerk was appointed a committee of one to purchase oil, candles, &C for the Church. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 9, 1883: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Visiting Brethren were invited to sit with us in conference. Minutes of last two conferences read and adopted. The case of Bro. Alex Kirkland was continued until next meeting. An acct. for one &60/100 dollars was presented by the Clerk and on motion was allowed. On motion Bros. Thomas Lansdell, W. B. Kinabrew, P. P. McCoy and Allen Roark were elected delegates to the Association. On motion the whole Church was elected as alternates. On motion the amt. sent for Associational purposes was fixed at Three dollars. Sister P. A. Green asked to be restored to the fellowship of the Church. On motion said Sister was restored to full fellowship and granted a letter of dismission. Conference adjourned until the 4th Sabbath. Eld. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith. September 14, 1883: At a meeting of days held at Ebenezer Church, preaching by Bro. Peter Turner, the following members were received into the fellowship of the Church. By Baptism, Sisters Maggie Hawkins, Carrie Young, Mimmie Perkins, Addie Gunby, Ella Gunby, Josephine Walsh and Bro. Lewis Perkins. Restored Sister Dora Duck. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 23, 1883: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in called conference according to adjournment. The letter to the Association was read and adopted. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 9, 1883: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of the last three conferences read and adopted. The case of Bro. Alex Kirkland for dancing was taken up. Bro. S. G. Dixon made a confession for Bro. Kirkland, which the Church received and forgave said Bro. On motion the Church went into a call for a Pastor for the ensuing year. Moved and seconded the Church call Bro. Lansdell for two Sabbaths at a salary of Two Hundred and fifty dollars and all that can be collected over that amount. Motion carried. Bro. Lansdell accepted the call. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1884 January 13, 1884: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. The reading of the minutes of last conference was postponed until next meeting. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. February 10, 1884: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privileges of the Church was extended. The minutes of last two conferences were read and adopted. On motion conference adj. Eld. Thos. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 9, 1884: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion conference adj. Eld. Thos. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. April, 1884: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion conference adj. Eld. Thos. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 11, 1884: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Moved and seconded a committee be appointed to collect the balance of the Pastor's salary for last year. Motion carried. Committee, Bros. W. B. Kinabrew, Jno. A. White and Reuben Chance. Collections for Foreign Missions on the 4th Sabbath in April $8.35 in cash and $1.73 subscribed. Conference adjourned. Eld. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 8, 1884: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee appointed to collect the Pastor's salary was continued. Moved and seconded the Church have a meeting of days, and authorize the Pastor to procure help for the meetings: motion carried. Conf. adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 13, 1884: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended when Bro. E. W. Smith presented himself and was received into the Church on a letter from the Clinton Baptist Church, Clinton, Miss. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee to collect the Pastor's salary was continued until next meeting. On motion the Pastor was granted leave of absence on the 2nd Sabbath in August. On motion conference adjourned to meet on the 4th Sabbath in August. Collections for State missions $6.75. Eld. Thos. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August, 1884: The Ebenezer Baptist met in conference according to adjournment. The minutes of last conference were read and adopted. The committee on the Pastor's salary was continued. On motion the Church proceeded to elect delegates to the Association. The following delegates were elected, viz: Rev. Thos Lansdell, W. B. Kinabrew and R. D. J. Smith. Alternates Bros. J. A. White, M. Neyland, W. K. Dixon and S. G. Dickson. Moved and seconded an order be drawn on the Treasury for three dollars for Associational purposes: Motion carried. On motion the Clerk was instructed to prepare the Church letter to the Association. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 14, 1884: The Ebenezer Baptist met in conference. The privilege of the Church was offered when Bro. Sam Hamilton was received in full fellowship on a letter from the Gillsburg Church, Amite County, Miss. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the committee on the Pastor's salary was discharged. The Church letter to the Association was read, adopted. On motion the Association was invited to meet with this Church next year. Collections on the Fourth Sabbath in Sept. for Church purposes, 8.75. On motion Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 9, 1884: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last two conferences read and adopted. On motion the conference adjourned to meet on the fourth Sabbath in this month for the purpose of calling a Pastor for the ensuing year. Eld. Thos. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 23, 1884: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in special conference according to adjournment. Moved and seconded the Church call Bro. Lansdell for the ensuing year to serve as Pastor as many Sabbaths as he can afford for the sum of Two Hundred and Twenty Five dollars: Motion carried. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1885 January 11, 1875[sic]: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. The Clerk being absent Bro. W. K. Dixon was appointed Clerk protem. The minutes being absent reading was postponed until next meeting. On motion Church collections was postponed until the 4th Sabbath in Jan. Conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Landsdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. February, 1885: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. The minutes of the last three conference were read and adopted. On motion the Executive Board of the Miss. Association was invited to hold its second missionary mass meeting of this year with this Church. Bro. J. H. White was reported to the conference for using profane language and getting intoxicated. On motion a committee of three was appointed to visit Bro. White to try and induce him to come up to the Church and make acknowledgement for his sins. Com. Bros. S. G. Dickson, M. Chance and H. L. White. Moved and seconded that the Treasurer report at the next meeting, and a Treasurer be elected. Motion carried. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 8, 1885: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read, adopted. On motion the committee to visit Bro. J. H. White was continued. The Treasurer's report from Sept. 12, 1881 to Mar. 8, 1885, was read showing a balance on hand of $4.10 and on motion was adopted. On motion Bro. Geo. W. Smith was again selected Treasurer by acclamation. Moved and seconded this church hold a meeting of days commencing on the Saturday before the second Sunday in Aug. next. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. April 12, 1885: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee to see Bro. J. H. White was continued until next meeting. By his own request Bro. Allen Roark was granted a letter of dismission to unite with the Centreville Church. Collections for Foreign Missions, Nine & 15/100 Dollars. On motion conference adj. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 1885: At a call conference of Ebenezer Church, Miss Ellen Chance presented herself for membership and on motion was received into the full fellowship of the Church. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 10, 1885: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. The minutes of the last conference read and adopted. The committee to see Bro. J. H. White reported that they had labored with said Brother, but could not reclaim him. On motion the report was received and the committee discharged. On the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from said Brother. On motion the Clerk was instructed to communicate with Bro. W. Z. Lea and ascertain the time of meeting of the executive Board with this Church on the 5th Sabbath in May. Conference adj. Eld. Thos. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 14, 1885: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular Conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Moved and seconded the two remaining Collections for missions be consolidated and paid over to our Associational Board for Bro. Peter Turner: motion carried. On motion a letter of dismisson was granted to Sister Laura Perkins to unite with the Grangeville Baptist Church. Conference adj. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 12, 1885: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. The door of the Church was opened. The Clerk read a communication from Bro. W. N. Jones informing the Church that he had united with the Methodist Church. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. Jones. Collection on the 4th Sabbath in June for Bro. Turner, $6.00. On motion conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 2, 1885: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular Conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Moved and seconded Bro. W. B. Kinabrew be appointed of one to write the Church letter to the Association. Motion carried. On motion the conference adj. to meet the Fourth Sabbath in Aug. to elect delegates to the Association: motion carried. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 2, 1885: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular meeting. The Door was opened for the reception of members. Sister Mattie Lansdell presented herself for membership, with a letter of dismission from the Clinton Baptist Church, Clinton, La. On motion the above Sister was received into the fellowship of the Church. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The Church letter to the Association was read and adopted. On motion Bros. W. B. Kinabrew, J. A. White and W. H. Cox were elected delegates and Bros. P. P. McCoy, Thos Dunn and Albert Perkins, Alternates to the Association. Moved and seconded that we send Three Dollars for Associational purposes and ask for 35 copies of Minutes. Motion carried. On motion the Treas. was authorized to pay the above amt. to the delegates. Moved and seconded the next quarterly collection be paid to Bro. Turner and the one following, into the Church Treasury. At a meeting of days held at Ebenezer Church, during the month of August the following Persons were received and baptized into the fellowship of the Church, viz: Brothers Lewis Dixon, Pervis Perkins, Alpheus Cardwell, J. W. White, A. B. Dixon, Silas Talbert and Sisters Enna Cox, Nina Cox, Emma Cox, Jennie[?] Cardwell, Mary Reed, Hattie Smith, Nettie White, Nettie E. Powers and Martha McCoy. Received by letter Bro. Emmet West. Restored, Bro. Norwood Smith. On motion Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 8, 1885: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. The Door of the Church was opened for members. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Moved and seconded the Church go into special conference on the 4th Sabbath in November for the purpose of calling a Pastor for the ensuing year: motion carried. Two Colored Sisters, Rosa and Amanda Taylor, were restored to the fellowship of the Church and granted letters of dismission to unite with the New Hope Baptist Church. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 22, 1885: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in called conference according to appointment. By request of Bro. Lansdell, Bro. Geo. W. Smith was made Moderator pro tem. Moved and seconded that this church call Bro. Lansdell for one sabbath in each month and pay him $150.00. Motion carried. Moved and seconded the Clerk be authorized to appoint of one in each neighborhood for the purpose of raising the subscription to a sufficiency to have preaching twice per month: motion carried. Committee Bros. G. T. Dunn, R. Chance and P. P. McCoy. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. F. Smith, Clerk. 1886 February 14, 1886: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. The Door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. none offered. Minutes of last two conferences read and adopted. The committee on subscriptions was continued. The rule of decorum were read by the Clerk. Moved and seconded that it is the desire of this Church to have Bro. Lansdell preach twice per month and that the next conference be appointed to raise compensation for the same; motion carried. Moved and seconded the Clerk be instructed to notify those who are delinquent with their subscriptions to come forward and pay or show cause why they do not pay: motion carried. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 14, 1886: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee on subscriptions reported that $220.00 had be subscribed. On motion the above amount was fixed for our Pastor's salary. On motion the Clerk was granted further time to notify the delinquents to pay up. By their own request Bro. Norwood Smith and Sister Katie Gayden were granted letters of dismission. Moved and seconded all the members who can attend the Norwood Church and assist in the organization of a Church. Moved and seconded that the Treasurer be instructed to buy a bucket or Pitcher and dipper or all three just as he sees fit. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 28, 1886: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in special conference. The Clerk being absent Bro. E. W. Smith was appointed Clerk protem. By their own request letter of dismission were granted Bros. W. H. Cox, Wm Hunt and Sister Aletha Cox, Enna Cox and Nina Cox. There being no further business conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk, E. W. Smith, Clk. protem. April 11, 1886: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the Treasurer was granted further time to purchase Pitcher &C for the Church. By his own request Bro. J. C. Dixon was granted a letter of dismission. Bro. David Brame expressed repentance asked to be restored to the Church and granted a letter of dismission. On motion Bro. Brame's request was granted. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 9, 1886: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Bro. G. W. Smith stated that he had purchased a Pitcher for the Church. On motion the Church accepted the report, discharged the committee and ordered Bro. Smith be paid out of the Treasury. On motion next Sunday was time set for electing another Deacon. Collection for Foreign Mission Apr. 25th, $6.70. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 13, 1886: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The election of a deacon was postponed until next meeting. By her own request Sister Cornia Roark was excluded from the Church. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 11, 1886: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privileges of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the Church proceeded to elect a deacon which resulted in the election Bro. Geo. W. Smith. On motion the Fifth Sunday in August was set apart as the day for Ordaining the Deacon elect and our Pastor be authorized to secure such help as he sees fit. On motion conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 8, 1886: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privileges of the Church was extended. The Clerk being absent Bro. E. W. Smith was appointed Clerk protem. Bro. S. J. Hamilton stated through Bro. J. A. White that he had violated the rules of the Church, felt sorry and wished the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Brother. On motion the Church went into the election of delegates to the Association, which resulted in the election of Brothers Thomas Lansdell, R. Chance and W. B. Kinabrew. Alternates Bros. G. T. Dunn, J. A. White and E. W. Smith. Moved and seconded the Treasurer pay Three Dollars to some of the delegates for Church purposes and that we ask for Thirty copies Minutes; motion carried. Moved and seconded the Clerk be instructed to write the Church letter to the Association; motion carried. On motion conference adjourned to meet on next meeting day to raise money to buy books. Eld. T. Landsdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 21, 1886: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in special conference according to adjournment. A collection was taken up to buy books which amounted to Two dollars and Eighty Five cents. On motion Bro. G. T. Dunn, R. Chance and J. M. Neyland were appointed a committee to take charge of the money and select the books. A letter from Mars Hill Church was read. On motion conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 12, 1886: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. Minutes of three past meetings read and adopted. The privilege of the Church was extended when Miss Nina White presented herself and was received for Baptism. The committee on hymn books reported, was continued and instructed to raise all the money they could to purchase books. The Church letter to the Association was read and adopted. Moved and seconded the Resolution offered to the Mississippi Association making Ministers within the bounds of the Association delegates be adopted: motion lost. On the 5th Sunday in Aug. Bro. Geo. W. Smith was ordained Deacon. Bro. W. W. Bolls officiating. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 26, 1886: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. On motion Sister Addie Roberts was granted a letter of dismission. Bro. Lansdell offered his resignation as Pastor to take effect 1st of January next. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. October 24, 1886: The Church met in conference. The Clerk being absent Bro. G. T. Dunn was appointed Clerk protem. The committee on books reported progress and was continued. Sister Epsy Watts asked for a letter to join the New Hope Baptist Church. On motion the request was granted. The Clerk was instructed to notify Bro. A. A. Cardwell to appear before the Church to answer to a charge of dancing. Bro. Geo. W. Smith was appointed a committee of one to inspect the Church House and see what repairs are needed. Letters of dismission were granted the following Bros. & Sisters, viz: L. L. Neyland, R. E. Calender, Ada Calender, E. Duck, D. Duck, Almeda Caston, Janey Jones, W. J. Caston, Sally Simpson and Elizabeth Shaw. There being no further business conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., G. T. Dunn, Clerk protem. November 4, 1886: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended when Bro. Mat Duck presented himself professed penitence and asked to be restored to the fellowship of the Church. On motion Bro. Duck was restored to full fellowship. Minutes of the three previous conferences read and adopted. The Clerk was granted further time to notify Bro. A. A. Cardwell to appear before the conference. The committee to inspect the House reported and was discharged. The repairs on the House was refered to the Trustees. On motion the following Bros. were elected Trustees, viz: J. A. White, Geo. W. Smith, H. L. White, Moses Jones and E. S. McCoy. On motion Bro. Lansdell was called to supply this Church for the ensuing year. On motion the Fourth Sunday in this month was appointed as the time for fixing the Pastor's salary and time for preaching. On motion letters of dismisson were granted Bros. Mat Duck and a Colored Sister, Sarah Talbert. On motion conference adjourned to meet on the Fourth Sabbath. Geo. W. Smith, Mod. protem, R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 28, 1886: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in conference according to adjournment. Moved and seconded we pay our Pastor $190.00 for one or two Sabbaths per month as he sees fit; motion carried. A charge was prefered against Bro. Willie Rollins for drunkenness. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify Bro. Rollins to appear at our next conference and answer to the charge. Conference adj. Geo. W. Smith, Mod. protem, R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 12, 1886: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the Clerk was allowed further time to notify Bros. A. A. Cardwell and Willie Rollins to appear before the conference. On motion the present Clerk and Treasurer were elected for the ensuing year. Bro. W. B. Kinabrew made a statement for Bro. J. H. Jones that he had been living out of order felt sorry for it and intends to do better in the future. On motion the Church forgave said Bro. On motion Bro. W. B. Kinabrew was appointed a committee to visit Sister Powell for uniting with the Methodist Church. Conference adjourned. Eld. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 26, 1886: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in special conference. The regular quarterly collection amounted to $7.20. Moved and seconded the above collection be paid to Bro. S. H. Thompson for services within the bounds of our Association in 1884. Motion carried. Eld. Thomas Landsdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1887 February 13, 1887: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. Minutes of two previous conferences read and adopted. On motion all the business of this conference was postponed until next meeting to give the ladies an opportunity to organize a Ladies Aid Society. Con. adj. Eld. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 13, 1887: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended, when Mr. Jno. Oswald came forward and presented himself for membership. On motion he was received for baptism and after that into full fellowship of the Church. The Clerk reported that he had notified Bros. A. A. Cardwell and Wilie Rollins as instructed. Bro. Cardwell expressed repentance and asked the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Brother. Bro. Kinabrew stated that he had visited Sister Powell, and that she said she was still a Baptist in belief, and thought at the time she joined the Methodist Church that she had been excluded from the Baptist Church; that she wished to remain in the Baptist Church and would disconnect herself with the Methodist Church. On motion the Church forgave said Sister and restored her to full fellowship. Collections for Foreign Missions, $9.60. Conference adjourned. Eld. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Church Clerk. April, 1887: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee to purchase books made a report which was received and the committee discharged. Moved an order to be drawn on the Treasury for $12.15, bal. due Bro G. T. Dunn on books; motion carried. The Treasurer's report was received and on motion was adopted. On motion a letter of dismission was granted Bro. H. N. Shaw. On motion Adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 8, 1887: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion as many members as could, were requested to attend the Sunday School Convention, to meet at Liberty, and arrange the representation among themselves. Moved and seconded the Church have a meeting of days to begin 2nd Week in Sept., and the Pastor be appointed a committee of one to correspond with Bro. Leavell, and secure his aid. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Church Clerk. June 12, 1891[sic]: The Ebenezer Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. Bro. Lansdell reported it doubtful about securing Bro. Leavell to assist in the meeting. On motion it was left with Bro. Lansdell to secure such help as he thought best. Letters of dismission granted Bro. Willie Johns, Sister Elizabeth Neyland, Lizzie Dunn & Bro. E. T. Dunn. Collection for State Missions, $6.40. Conference adjourned. Eld. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 10, 1887: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Bro. Lewis Neyland and wife presented themselves and asked to be restored to the fellowship of the Church. On motion they were restored to full fellowship. Bro. P. P. McCoy sent a statement to the Church that he had been intoxicated for which he felt sorry and asked the Church to forgive him and requested if he should do so any more that Church turn him our without notification. On motion the Church forgave Bro. McCoy. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 14, 1887: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in conference. The door of the Church was opened for the reception, when Bro. C. A. Young came forward and asked to be restored to the fellowship of the Church. On motion the Church restored him to full fellowship. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Bro. J. B. Perkins sent a confession to the Church, asked to be forgiven and granted a letter of dismission. On motion the Church accepted the confession and granted a letter of dismission. On motion letters of dismission were granted Bro. Louis neyland and wife. Bro. Winnfield White was reported to the Church for dancing. On motion a committee of three was appointed to visit Bro. White: Committee, Bros. W. B. Kinabrew, R. Chance and H. L. White. On motion the Church went into the election of delegates to the Association. Delegates Dr. W. B. Kinabrew, G. T. Dunn & C. A. Young. Alternates R. Chance, R. D. J. Smith and H. L. White. On motion the Church was instructed to write the Church letter to Association. On motion the contribution to the Association was fixed at $3.00 and 35 copies minutes requested. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling Thos. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, C.C. September 2, 1887: At a meeting of days held at Ebenezer Church by G. B. Rogers beginning 1st Sabbath in Sept. and continuing one week. The following named persons were received and Baptized into the full fellowship of the Church, viz: Bros. J. M. Smith, Wm Ivy, Wren Sterling, S. M. Kirkland, and Sisters L. Cain, Minnie Hamilton, Evy Burt, Alice Jones, Emma Williams and Nettie Williams. Bro. Winnfield stated that the charge against him for dancing, was correct, for which he felt sorry and wished the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Bro. The Church letter to the Association was read and adopted. Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. October 13, 1887: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee appointed to visit Bro. P. P. McCoy reported that they could not find evidence to sustain the charge of drunkenness. The report was received and the Committee discharged. On motion the charge against Bro. P. P. McCoy was withdrawn. On motion the Treas. was authorized to pay Bro. Lansdell $3.00 for lights &C furnished the Church. On motion the Treasurer was authorized to pay Bro. C. A. Young one dollar for amount advanced at the Association to print minutes. On motion a letter of dismission was granted sister M. J. Shaw. On motion the Church went into the call of a Pastor by ballot. Bros. M. Chance and G. T. Dunn appointed tellers. The vote for Pastor stood 25 for Eld. T. C. Schilling and 15 for Eld. T. Lansdell. On motion the of Eld. Schilling was made unanimous. On motion conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, C.C. December 11, 1887: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the Pastor's salary was fixed at $150.00 for the ensuing year. A statement was made in behalf of V. V. Cardwell, that he had been out of order and wished the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Bro. Moved and seconded that the Church have preaching on Saturday; motion carried. On motion a letter dismission was granted Sister Mattie Wren. On motion conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, C.C. 1888 March 25, 1891[sic]: The Ebenezer Church of Christ met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference, read and adopted. A charge was brought against Bro. P. P. McCoy for intoxication. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify Bro. McCoy to appear at next conference and answer to the charge. Collections for Home Missions, $8.05. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, C.C. April 22, 1888: The Ebenezer Church of Christ met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference, read and adopted. The Clerk read a note from Bro. P. P. McCoy, stating that he had been living contrary to the rules of the Church, and wished the Church to forgive him. Moved and seconded that Bro. P. P. McCoy be requested to appear at the next conference and answer such questions as the Church may put to him; motion carried. Bro. Thomas Roark was reported as having danced. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify Bro. Roark to appear and answer to the charge. Moved and seconded the Trustees be instructed to take the charge of repairing the house and circulate a petition to raise money to defray the expenses. On motion conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, C.C. May 27, 1888: The Ebenezer Church of Christ met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Bro. Wm Canton came forward, asked the Church to forgive and restore him to full fellowship. On motion the Conference complied with the above request. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. P. P. McCoy. On motion a committee of three was appointed to raise money to defray expenses in Church repairs. Committee, Bros. R. Chance, M. Neyland and R. D. J. Smith. On motion, sister Nettie Powers was added to the Committee. On motion a letter of dismission was granted sister Jane Bass. On motion the time of conference meeting was changed so as to be held before preaching. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 24, 1888: The Ebenezer Church of Christ met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read corrected and approved. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. Tom Roark, Jr. Bro. J. H. Jones was reported to the Church for the sin of drunkenness. The Clerk was instructed to notify said Bro. to appear before the next conference, and answer to the charge. On motion the time for preaching on Saturday was changed from 11 o'clock in the morning to Eight o'clock P.M. On motion the committee appointed to raise money to repair the Church was instructed to make the subscriptions payable about Oct. 1st. On motion the time for a meeting of days was set for the 4th Sabbath in Sept. On motion our Pastor was requested to secure Ministerial help for the meeting. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, C.C. July 15, 1888: The Ebenezer Church of Christ met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. J. W. White. The clerk received a note from Bro. L. H. Jones stating that he had been living out of order and wished the Church to forgive him. On motion the case was continued until next meeting and Bro. Jones requested to come in person to the next conference. On motion Bethel Church was given the morning on the 4th Sabbath in August, for their protracted meeting. On motion conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., G. T. Dunn, Clk. protem. September 23, 1888: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The case of Bro. J. H. Jones was continued. Letters of dismission were granted Bro. H. L. White and wife, and Sister Mamie Pulliam. On motion the church proceeded to elect delegates to the Association. On motion, the Pastor was empowered to appoint the delegates. The following are the delegates appointed: J. A. White, Dr. Kinabrew, and Alex Kirkland. Alternates R. Chance and E. S. McCoy. Moved and seconded the Church send Five Dollars and ask for 35 copies minutes. Motion carried. Moved and seconded that conference adjourn, until the close of the meeting. Collections for Church purposes, Seven & 25/100 Dollars. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 28, 1888: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference from last meeting. The Church letter to the Association was read and after inserting an invitation to meet us next time was adopted. The Clerk made a statement to the Church that Bro. J. H. Jones sends a confession that he is sorry for getting intoxicated and wished the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave him and restored him to full fellowship. On motion letters of dismission were granted Bro. J. H. Jones & wife, also Bro. J. W. White. Moved and seconded the salary be fixed at $150.00 and as much over as can be collected; motion carried. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 25, 1888: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the committee on Church repairs was instructed to proceed to collect funds for the repairs. On motion a committee of one was appointed to procure stove pipe; committee Bro. E. W. Smith. Moved and seconded a hearty reception be tendered Bro. Edwards as Messenger from Centreville Church; Motion carried. Bro. Schilling stated to the Church that he would accept the call of the Church for the ensuing year. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 28, 1888: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Committee on Church repairs reported progress. On motion said committee was continued and instructed to report to the Trustees. The Committee to purchase stove pipe was continued. On motion Bro. Van Hamilton was granted a letter of dismission. Moved and seconded the Church have preaching on Saturday at 11 o'clock before the 4th Sabbath in each month. Motion carried. Moved and seconded the Church have conference on Sat. evening instead of Sunday; motion carried. On motion the Clerk was requested to pay the remainder of the Pastor's salary and the Church pay him; motion carried. Collections for Missions, $6.60. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1889 January 27, 1889: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in special conference. On motion a letter of dismission was granted Bro. Milton Chance. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. February 23, 1889: The Ebenezer Baptist Church of Christ met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee on stove pipe reported duty performed. Moved and seconded the Treasurer's report showing a balance due the Church of $12.52 be received and filed: motion carried. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. February 24, 1889: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in called conference. The door of the church was opened for the reception of members. Sister M. J. Dixon presented a letter of dismission from the Gallilee Church and was received into full fellowship. Conf. adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. April 27, 1889: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of three past conferences read and adopted. Moved and seconded a committee of three be appointed to investigate rumors against Bro. M. V. Newman in regard to a bond which had to be paid for him by Bro. J. M. Neyland and Mr. S. A. McElwee; motion carried. Committee Bros. J. A. White, C. A. Young and M. H. Jones. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. Collections for Missions, $8.65. March 23, 1889: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Bro. Alf R. Dixon was received on a letter of dismission from the New Providence Church into the fellowship of this Church. The minutes of last conference being absent the reading was postponed until next meeting. Sister Mary J. Shaw requested that her membership be retained with this Church. On motion the Sister's letter was recalled. Moved and seconded an order be drawn on the Treasury for balance due the Clerk for Pastor's salary and account for candles and stovepipes. On motion conf. adj. Eld. Bayham, Mod. protem, R. D. J. Smith, Clerk protem. May 25, 1889: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Sister Permilia Sterling was received by Letter from Line Creek Church. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee appointed to investigate a rumor against Bro. M. V. Newman reported that they find evidence enough against said Bro. to justify a charge. Moved and seconded the committee be instructed to bring a charge against Bro. Newman in regular form; motion carried. On motion the above case was suspended until the committee could formulate a charge. Bro. A. B. Dixon sent a statement to the Church that he had been dancing and wished to be excluded from the Church. On motion a committee of three was appointed to visit Bro. Dixon and try inducing him to reconsider the step he had taken. Committee Dr. W. B. Kinabrew, E. W. Roark and Alf B. Dixon. The committee on the case of Bro. Newman, presented the following charge, viz: From testimony before us, we present a charge against Bro. Newman for defrauding. Bro. J. M. Neyland. On motion the case was postponed and the committee be instructed to furnish the Clerk with a list of the witnesses, to be notified to appear at the next conference. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. May 26, 1889: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in call conference. Moved and seconded the church have a meeting of days beginning Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July; motion carried. On motion the Pastor was requested to secure Ministerial aid. Con. adjourned. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 22, 1889: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in Conference. Minutes of last Conference read and adopted and also call conference of May 26, 1889. The com. appointed to visit Bro. A. B. Dixon reported that Bro. Dixon insisted upon being excluded from church. On motion the report was received and the Com. discharged. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. Dixon. On motion the case of Bro Newman was taken up. Moved and seconded the report of Committee prefering charges was received and the Com. discharged. After thorough investigation the charge in motion was sustained. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. Newman. On motion the Pastor was requested to welcome the S. S. Convention to our church. Moved and seconded the church have dinner on the ground Saturday and Sunday during the S. S. Convention. Motion carried. On motion the Com. on repairs was discharged. Collection for Missions, $4.85. Con. adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 27, 1889: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The Pastor being absent. On motion Bro. Baham was elected Mod. protem. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Moved and seconded church have no service on the 4th Sunday in Aug. for the benefit of Bethel meeting. On motion Con. Adj. Eld. Baham, Mod. protem, R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 4, 1889: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The Clerk being absent Bro. L. P. Hamilton was appointed Clerk Protem. On motion Bro. R. Chance, C. A. Young and R. D. J. Smith were appointed delegates to the Association and Bro. A. H. Kirkland and Dr. Kinabrew Alternates. Moved and seconded the church contribute the 5th for Associational purposes and request 30 Copies Minutes. Motion Carried. Com. adj. Eld. Baham, Mod. protem, R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 21, 1889: The Ebenezer Baptist Church in regular Conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Bro. Henry Duck and wife were restored to full fellowship. Minutes of the July meeting were read and adopted. Minutes of the Aug. meeting (postponed) until next meeting. The church letter to the association was read and adopted. On motion the church called Bro. T. C. Schilling as Pastor for the ensuing year. Bro. Schilling accepted the call. Moved and seconded the call of Pastor indefinite[?]. Motion postponed until next meeting. On motion Pastor's salary was fixed at $150.00 and as much more as can be collected. On motion a letter of dismission was granted Bro. Henry Duck and wife. Moved and seconded that it is the sense of this church to have a meeting at Rose Hill and that our Pastor be authorized to extend the Privileges of the church to received members. On motion Bro. R. Chance was appointed to make repairs on house; Moved and seconded Conference adj. Motion carried. Collections for church purposes, $4.10. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. October 26, 1889: $8.65 for Bro. Archie hand by R. Chance. October 26, 1889: The Ebenezer Baptist Church in regular Conference. Minutes read and adopted. The following resolutions were offered as a substitute. On motion the resolutions were adopted. Moved and seconded the Pastor's salary be increased to $200.00 in order that he may preach at Rose Hill. Moved and seconded the Pastor be authorized to receive members at Rose Hill. Motion carried. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. October 27, 1889: On the above date Miss Maggie Ivy and Mrs. Sallie Martin were baptized into the fellowship of this church. At a call meeting held at Rose Hill, the time of meeting was changed from Saturday morning to Saturday evening at 3 O'clock. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 23, 1889: The Ebenezer Baptist Church in regular Conference. Minutes of last conference corrected and approved. On motion a Com. of three were appointed to collect the remaining part of Pastor's salary. Com. was R. D. J. Smith, R. Chance and C. A. Young. On motion a Com. was appointed to see those members who held letters of dismission and had not united with any church and to revise the Roll. M. H. Jones, Lewis Hamilton and Alex Kirkland. At his own request, a colored Bro. Dave Spears was granted a letter of dismisison. Com. adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 24, 1889: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The Com. on repairs continued until work on house was finished. The clerk added to Com. appointed to revise the church roll. Com. adj'd. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., G. T. Dunn, Clerk pro tem. 1890 January 25, 1890: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last two conferences read and adopted. The committee on Church repairs reported an account of $4.70. The Com. was continued and the account allowed. On motion the acct. money on church repairs was turned over to the Treasury. Moved and seconded Com. on Pastor's salary be continued and instructed to bring a final report at next meeting. Com. on revision of church Roll was continued. Moved and seconded the com. on revision be requested to revise the Roll in open Conference and be assisted by church; motion carried. Conference adj'd. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. February 22, 1890: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privileges of the Church was extended, minutes of last conference read and adopted; Com. on church repairs reported progress. Com. on Pastor's salary reported that all subscribed had been collected except $21.00 and that the pastor had rec'd $196.10. On motion the report was received and Com. discharged. On motion the revision of the roll was defered until next meeting. On motion a Com. of three were appointed to investigate rumors concerning some of the members dancing. Com. was Bros. J. M. Neyland, G. T. Dunn and E. W. Smith. Com. adj'd. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. April 4, 1890: The church met in call conference to extend privilege of the church. Bro. Alf Kirkland was received by letter in the fellowship of the church. Com. Adj'd. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 22, 1890: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in conference. The privilege of the church was extended. Minutes of last Conference read and adopted. Com. on church repairs continued. Com on revision of roll reported that they marked several names dropped thereby reduced the members to 109 members. On motion the report was received and Com. discharged and the new roll be adopted as the correct roll, with the understanding that the dropped members may claim their membership and the clerk enter their names on roll when comes to his knowledge. Com. to investigate rumors about dancing reported only one correct. That was Bro. Sterling, who asked forgiveness of the church. The report received and Com. discharged. On motion the church forgave said Bro. Moved and seconded following resolutions be adopted. On motion the discussion was postponed until next meeting. Moved and seconded the church contribute $3.00 to assist in defraying delegates expense to the S. B. Convention. Com. Adj'd. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 25, 1890: The Ebenezer Baptist church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Committee on church repairs reported duty performed. Report was received and Com. discharged. The resolutions from last meeting were adopted. The Treasurer's report was read showing a balance of $2.02. The report was received and order filed. Moved and seconded this church have a meeting of days commencing with 2nd Sunday in August. Motion carried. On motion Pastor was excused from the meeting. Conference adj'd. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 21, 1890: The Ebenezer Baptist church met in regular conference. Bro. G. T. Dunn was appointed Clerk pro tem. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Moved and seconded a collection be taken up to pay Bro. R. Chance. Motion carried. Moved and seconded the church meet in conference on next conference meeting to prepare for the protracted meeting. Motion carried. On motion the motion to take collection for Bro. R. Chance was reconsidered and with drawn. Moved and seconded that all the members be requested to pay something to the Clerk to liquidate the debt to Bro. R. Chance. Motion carried. Con. Adj'd. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 22, 1890: At a call conference, the privilege of the church was extended. Bro. L. L. Rollins and wife from the Clinton Baptist church were received by letter into the fellowship of the church. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 23, 1890: Ebenezer Baptist church met in conference according to adjournment. Mr. Joe Jones was restored to the fellowship of the church. Church letter to the Association was rec'd and adopted. Conference adj'd. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 4, 1890: At a call meeting Sister Nina Oswald was received into the fellowship of the church by letter. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 23, 1890: Ebenezer Baptist church met in regular conference. Minutes of last three conferences read and adopted. Sister Tullia Merrick at her own request was granted a letter of dismission. On motion the church elected delegates to the association. Bros. E. W. Roark, R. Chance and C. A. Young were elected. M. H. Jones, Dr. W. B. Kinabrew, and R. D. J. Smith, alternates. Moved and seconded the church write the Association to hold her next session with this church. Motion carried. Con. Adj'd. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 22, 1890: Ebenezer Baptist church met in regular conference. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. Mr. James Talbert sent a confession to the church having been living out of christian duty for which he was sorry and asked to be forgiven and restored to the church. Moved and seconded Mr. Talbert be restored. Motion carried. Moved and seconded Sister Lilly Morgan be received into the fellowship of the church by letter from the Hepzibah church. Motion carried. On motion Bro. James Talbert be granted a letter of dismission. On motion a conference to meet tomorrow morning. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. October 25, 1890: The Ebenezer Baptist church met in regular conference. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. Colored Bro. Wade McKnight made a confession to the church and was restored to the fellowship of the church. On motion a letter of dismission was granted above Bro. and at her own request a letter of dismission was granted Sister Sallie Cox. Moved and seconded Sister Bates occupy the time from 11 O'clock on tomorrow. Motion carried. Con. Adj'd. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 22, 1890: Ebenezer Baptist church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion a Com. was appointed to collect remainder of Pastor's salary for this year, namely, Bros. G. T. Dunn and Joe Byrnes. Moved and seconded our Pastor be authorized to invite the Ministers Conference to meet with us at their meeting. Motion carried. Moved and seconded the church have no meeting the 4th Saturday in Dec. Motion carried. Con. Adj'd. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1891 March 21, 1891: The Ebenezer Baptist church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended and Bro. T. P. Simpson and wife were received into the fellowship of the church. The committee to collect Pastor's salary made a report and received then discharged Com. The Clerk reported that he had had a communication from the Amite River Church stating that Bro. J. A. Talbert had been intoxicated. On motion the clerk was instructed to notify Bro. Talbert to appear at next conference and answer to the charge. Motion carried. Letters of dismission were granted Sister Georgia Thompson and Jennette Perkins. Moved and seconded the $7.00 above pastor's salary be paid him. On motion pastor's salary was fixed at $200.00 and all over that to preach at this and Rose Hill church. Moved and seconded that the members meet at church on Wednesday 25th to make preparations to entertain the S. S. Convention. Moved and seconded the Pastor be requested to make an address of welcome to the Sunday School Convention. Moved and seconded Bro. M. S. Shirk be requested to preach at 11 O'clock on Sunday at Minister's Conference in May. Motion carried. Con. adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. April 25, 1891: Ebenezer Church met in regular conference. The matter regarding Bro. Talbert was continued until next meeting. On motion the Treasurer was instructed to pay $1.00 to Clerk for Bro. Hanly[?] to assist in defraying his expenses to Southern Baptist Convention. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., E. W. Roark, Clerk pro tem. May 23, 1891: Ebenezer Church met in regular conference. The privilege of church was extended. On motion a Committee of one was appointed to visit Mr. James Talbert about the charge against him. Com. was Bro. W. B. Kinabrew. Moved and seconded that conference adj. until tomorrow to discuss the question of having a meeting of days. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 24, 1891: Conference met in accordance with adjournment. Moved and seconded the Protracted meeting commence 2nd Sunday in July. Motion carried. Con. adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 27, 1891: Ebenezer Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last Conference read and adopted. Committee to visit Bro. James Talbert reported that he confessed penteintly and wished to remain in the church. The report received and Com. discharged. On motion Bro. Talbert was forgiven and retained in the fellowship of the church. Moved and seconded the congregations being divided during the Minister's Conference. Motion carried. Con. adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 12, 1891: At a meeting of days beginning July 12th ending July 19th, the following persons were received into the fellowship of the church. By letter Bro. H. N. Shaw, Sister Alma[?] Shaw, Bro. Monroe Shaw and Sister Lucinda Shaw. By Baptism, W. D. Welch, W. H. McKenny, Henry Jones, Smiley Ivey, John Cardwell and Miss Lilly Sikes. Restored Bro. P. P. McCoy. Preaching four days and nights by Bro. J. N. Lane, remainder of week by Pastor. Elder T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. Collections for Bro. W. Lee, $10.30. J. H. Lane, $16.60. Collection July 12, $6.00 for Bro. Wilford Lea, 10.30 for Rev. J. H. Lane, 16.60 August 22, 1891: The Ebenezer Baptist church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the Church went into the election of delegates to the Association. Bro. Thos Lansdell, Dr. W. B. Kenabrew & M. H. Jones were elected delegates. Alternates Bros. E. W. Roark, P. P. McCoy, and R. Chance. Moved and seconded the Church send $5.00 for Associational purposes and ask for 35 copies minutes. On motion the Church was invited to hold the next meeting with this Church. On motion Sister Mary McMurray was granted a letter of dismission. Moved and seconded services be dispensed with tomorrow, on account of the meeting at Bethel. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 26, 1891: The Ebenezer Babtist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The Church letter to the Association was read and adopted. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. October 24, 1891: The Ebenezer Baptist church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Moved and seconded the time of regular meeting be changed from the fourth Sabbath to the first in each month. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 22, 1891: The Ebenezer Baptist church met in special conference. On motion Bros. R. Chance and A. J. Kirkland were appointed a committee to collect the Pastor's salary. On motion Conference adjourned. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 27, 1895[sic]: The Ebenezer Baptist church met in special conference. Minutes of last two conference read and adopted. Moved and seconded the committee appointed to collect the pastor's salary be continued. A charge was brought against Bro. T. P. Simpson and Monroe Shaw for having a personal difficulty. On motion a committee of three was appointed to visit these Brethren and reconcile the difficulty. Com. Bros. G. T. Dunn, S. M. Kirkland and M. H. Jones. On motion a letter of dismission was granted Bro. Thos Cardwell. On motion a letter of dismission was granted a Colored Sister Violet Taylor. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1892 January 2, 1892: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference read and adopted. The privilege of the Church was extended. Bro. Berry Gardner was received into the fellowship of the Church on a letter of dismission from the New Providence Church. The committee appointed to visit Brethren Shaw and Simpson stated that both expressed penitence for their conduct and that there was no bad feeling between them. The report was received and the Committee discharged. On motion the confession was received and both brethren retained in full fellowship. A charge was brought against Brethren James A. Talbert and W. D. Welch. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify said Brethren to appear at next conference. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 5, 1892: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in conference regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The Clerk stated that he had notified Brethren James A. Talbert and W. D. Welch as instructed at last conference. Bro. Talbert sent a statement to the Church. On motion a committee of one was appointed to notify Brethren Talbert and Welch that their confessions would not be received, unless they are present, or show good cause for their absence. Committee Dr. W. B. Kinabrew. On motion a letter of dismission was granted Sister Lilly Sikes. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. April 2, 1892: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Moved and seconded the committee appointed to visit Brethren Talbert and Welch be continued; motion carried. On motion the Clerk was instructed to record the names of all members present at each conference. On motion a letter of dismission was granted Sister Alice Jones. Moved and seconded the Church decide at next meeting regard to a protracted meeting during the Summer; motion carried. adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 1, 1892: On motion the Ebenezer Baptist Church met in special conference. The minutes of last meeting being absent the reading was postponed until next meeting. The committee appointed to visit Brethren Talbert and Welch reported duty performed. On motion the report was received and committee discharged. Bro. James A. Talbert sent a statement to the Church, that he thought he had humbled himself enough, and if the Church wanted to turn him out for not attending they could do so. On motion the hand of fellowship was with drawn from Bro. Talbert. The case of Bro. Welch was continued on account of sickness. Moved and seconded the Church hold a meeting of days, beginning 5th Sunday in July; motion carried. On motion the Pastor was authorized to secure ministerial aid. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 5, 1892: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last two conferences read and adopted. On Motion Bro. W. D. Welch was forgiven for the charge against him and was retained in full fellowship. Moved and seconded this Church elect two Deacons at next conference. Motion carried. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. Collection for State Mission, $7.40. July 3, 1892: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in call conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Miss Lula Perkins and Mr. Cardwell were received for Baptism. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the Church proceeded to the election of two Deacons. Brothers E. W. Roark and R. D. J. Smith were elected. The latter having declined, the election for the other deacon was postponed. Letters of dismission was granted Bro. R. Chance and Sister Rogilio. On motion the Monday preceding the 5th Sunday in this month was fixed as the day to meet at the Church and clear up the ground. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 6, 1892: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion Bro. G. T. Dunn was elected Deacon. Bros. R. L. Perkins, W. H. McKenny and L. S. Rollins had statements made for them that they had been living in disorder and asked forgiveness. On motion the Brethren were forgiven and retained in full fellowship. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 7, 1892: At the close of a meeting of Eight days preaching by Bro. P. S. Rogers, the following named persons were baptized into the fellowship of the Church. Bro. B. Cardwell, John Gunby, Eli Rollins, Sidney McCoy, Frank Dominec, Ed Welch, and Sisters Lula E. Perkins, Tullia E. Dixon, Exie G. Rollins, Rochie Kinabrew, Nina E. Smith, Malisa K. Hurst, Georgia Chance, Willie H. Gunby and Jeanette Jones. Two received by letter Bro. Eugene Hurst and Sister J. Welch. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 4, 1892: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in special conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Bro. Parker Duff was restored to the fellowship of the Church. Sister Lovie Duck was also restored to fellowship. On motion letters of dismission were granted Bro. Parker Duff and Sister Lovie Duck. On motion the Pastor was granted leave of absence from our next meeting. On motion Brethren G. T. Dunn, J. M. Neyland and W. B. Gardner were elected as delegates to the Association. Alternates C. A. Young, A. J. Kirkland and W. H. McKenny. The Church letter to the Association was read and adopted. Collection for Church purposes $4.50. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 5, 1892: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion letters of dismission were granted Sister Ida Fulgene and Linie Roark. Moved and seconded the Deacons be requested to circulate petitions for the Pastor's salary and report at our next meeting. Motion carried. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 3, 1892: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Deacons reported progress in getting up the Pastor's salary. The Treasurer's report was read and adopted. On motion the Treasurer was instructed to pay Smith Bro's $1.35. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. Collections for Foreign Missions $12.60. 1893 January 15, 1893: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in call conference. Minutes of last regular conference read and adopted. also minutes of call meeting adopted. On motion the Pastor was granted leave of absence at next regular meeting. On motion a committee of three was appointed to take up subscription for the relief of Bro. S. R. Young's family. Committee, Bros. G. T. Dunn, E. W. Roark and P. P. McCoy. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. March 4, 1893: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of call conference read and adopted. The Committee to raise funds for Bro. S. R. Young's family was continued. On motion the collection of today was appropriated to Ministerial education and given to Bro. Tull of Gillsburg. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clk. April 1, 1893: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. The committee to raise funds for Bro. S. R. Young, reported raised $12.50, and on motion was discharged. On motion Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., G. T. Dunn, Clerk protem. May 6, 1893: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. Bro. John White, Jr., made a statement that he had been living away from his duty, for which he felt sorry and asked the Church to forgive him. On motion the Bro. was restored to full fellowship. On motion the above named Bro. was granted a letter of dismission. Moved and seconded that the executive committee of the District Sunday S. Convention be requested to appoint this place, for the next meeting of the Convention, and that a meeting be protracted from that time: motion carried. On motion the Pastor was requested to procure the services of Bro. P. S. Rogers for the protracted meeting. On motion conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., G. T. Dunn, Clerk protem. June 3, 1893: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion letters of dismissions were granted Bro. Alf Dixon and Sister Mary Dixon. On motion the communion services of tomorrow are continued until next meeting. Misses Maggie Chance and Lula Stone were baptized into the fellowship of the Church. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 2, 1893: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion Dr. W. B. Kinabrew was elected a delegate to the Baptist State convention, and R. D. J. Smith, Alternate. On motion the Church decided to have dinner on the ground on the 5th Sunday in July. On motion adjourned. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. Collection for Missions, $3.65. August 3, 1893: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. On motion the Church went into the election of delegates to the Association. On motion the following Brethren were elected, Dr. W. B. Kinabrew, J. M. Neyland and E. W. Roark. Alternates Brethren Henry Jones, G. T. Dunn and S. M. Kirkland. On motion the Association was invited to hold her next meeting with us. Moved and seconded we contribute $5.00 for Associational purposes, and request 35 copies minutes. Motion carried. On motion Manly's Choice was adopted as Church music. On motion Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 3, 1893: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The Clerk being absent Dr. W. B. Kinabrew was appointed Clerk protem. The Church letter to the Association was read and adopted. On motion the Treasurer was instructed to pay the indebtedness of the Church as soon as there is money enough in the Treasury to do so. On motion our Pastor was granted a vacation until his health gets better. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., Dr. W. B. Kinabrew, protem. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. October 1893: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in special conference. On motion Bro. H. T. Comish was elected Mod. pro tem. The reading of the minutes of last meeting was postponed. On motion the Junior Deacons were instructed to collect money by next meeting for Church expenses. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. H. T. Comish, Mod. protem, R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 3, 1893: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of three previous meetings read and adopted. The Deacons reported progress in collecting money for Church expenses. The Pastor stated that Bro. T. P. Simpson requested and insisted on being excluded from the Church for profanity. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from said Brother. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1894 January 7, 1894: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in call conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Moved and seconded the hour for meeting are Saturday evenings be fixed at half past two o'clock. Motion carried. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. February 3, 1894: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 3, 1894: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of previous meeting read and adopted. Amount collected for Church expenses $9.35. Amount paid Smith Bro's Seven & 30/100. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 31, 1894: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. It was reported to the meeting that there is a rumor that Bro. W. D. Welch had been intoxicated. Also that Brother Frank Dominec had been using profane language. On motion a committee was appointed to see the above named Brethren. Com. Bros. G. T. Dunn and A. J. Kirkland. Moved and seconded the Pastor be requested to correspond with Bro. D. J. Purser and see if he can be secured as help in a meeting next summer or fall. Motion carried. On motion Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 5, 1894: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The Pastor being absent Bro. G. W. Smith was appointed Mod. protem. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee appointed to investigate the charge against Bro. W. D. Welch reported, that Bro. Welch denied the charges; there not being sufficient evidence against the Bro., On motion he was acquitted. The same committee reported that Bro. Frank Dominec acknowledged the Charge against him, expressed penitence and asked to be forgiven. On motion the Church forgave said Bro. A charge was brought against Bro. Mat Smith for using profane language. Moved and seconded the Bro. be notified to appear at next conference. Conference adj. Geo. W. Smith, Mod. protem, R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 3, 1894: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The Clerk asked for further time to notify Bro. Mat Smith to appear at conference. On motion the request was granted. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 3, 1894: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in special conference. Sister C. A. Trask was received by letter into the fellowship of the Church. Collection for State Mission, $7.00. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 30, 1894: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Reading minutes of last meeting postponed. The Clerk reported that he had notified Bro. Mat Smith to appear at conference as instructed, and that Bro. Smith stated he could not come. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify Bro. Smith to appear at next conference on the charge previously prefered. A charge was brought against Bro. Eugene Hurst for using profane language. On motion Bro. E. W. Roark was appointed a committee of one to see Bro. Hurst and notify him to appear at next conference. On motion it was decided to have dinner on the ground on 1st Sunday in August. Moved and seconded Saturday one week before the meeting begins, be set as a day for clearing up the grounds around the Church house; motion carried. Moved and seconded the hour for meeting be fixed at four o'clock for the next three months. Conference adjourned. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 9, 1894: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last three conferences read and adopted. The Clerk stated Bro. Mat Smith expresses penitence and asked to be retained in the fellowship of the Church. On motion the committee was discharged and Bro. Smith forgiven. Bro. E. W. Roark sent a statement to the church that he had seen Bro. Eugene Hurst and that said Bro. acknowledged the charge as correct, and asked the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Bro. and discharged the committee. On motion Bro. C. A. Young, P. P. McCoy and A. J. Kirkland were elected as delegates to the Association; and Bros. W. H. McKenny, Henry Jones and Dr. W. B. Kenabrew as Alternates. Moved and seconded the Church send Five Dollars for Associational purposes and ask for 30 copies minutes. Motion prevailed. On motion the Association was invited to hold Her next meeting with this Church. On motion Bro. J. M. Neyland be authorized to sell the Church organ at what he deems is right. Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 2, 1894: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The letter to the Association was read and adopted. On motion the Pastor was excused from the next appointment. On motion the time of meeting was changed from the first to the fourth Sunday in each month, beginning 1st Jan. next. Moved and seconded all the members be requested to pay the Pastor's salary by 1st Nov. next. Motion carried. Collection for Church purposes $3.40. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 3, 1894: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1895 Mission Collection 4th Sunday in March, 1895, $4.00. April 28, 1895: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. In the absence of the Clerk Bro. E. W. Roark was appointed Clerk protem. On motion an order was given on the Treasurer for 2.00 to assist in defraying expenses of Delegate to the Southern Baptist Convention. On motion conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., E. W. Roark, Clerk protem. May 25, 1895: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. On motion a committee of three was appointed to look after the members of the Church who do not attend Church meetings. Com. Bros. M. H. Jones, W. B. Kinabrew, and G. T. Dunn. On motion the Church decided to hold a meeting of days, beginning on the 4th Sunday in August. On motion the Pastor was requested to procure help for the meeting. On motion the Trustees were requested to examine the house and report on its condition next meeting. On motion Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., G. T. Dunn, Clk. protem. June 22, 1895: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. Our Pastor stated that he had secured Bro. Anding to Assist in the meeting. The Trustees reported that they had examined the house and found that it needed covering. On motion the report was received and next Conference was set as the time to decide on covering the house. On motion a letter of [dismission] was granted Sister M. L. Jones. On motion Conference adj. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., G. T. Dunn, Clk. protem. July 21, 1895: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. On motion the roofing of the house was refered to the Trustees and they requested to formulate a plan for the work. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify Bro. W. D. Welch [to] appear at next conference to answer the Charge of drunkenness. On motion the Pastor was granted leave of absence on Sunday to assist in a meeting at Providence. Motion prevailed to have dinner on the grounds next regular meeting. Conf. Adj. Eld. T. C. S---, Mod., G. T. Dunn, Clerk P. T. August 24, 1895: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Moved and seconded that Thursday before the 3rd Sunday in Sept. be set as a day to meet in conference to discuss the propriety of moving the Church. Motion carried. On motion the case of Bro. Welch was continued. Moved [and] seconded that Bro. Mat Smith be requested to appear at next conference to answer to the Charge of profanity and general ungodliness; motion carried. On motion conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., G. T. Dunn, Clerk pro tem. August 30, 1895: At a meeting of days held closing Aug. 30th, Bro. Thomas Lansdell was received by letter and Mrs. Ella Chance, Miss Addie Jackson and Pearcy Rollins was received by Baptism into the fellowship of the Church. Three received under the watchcare of the Church until letters could be secured. Preaching by Bro. I. H. Anding. Eld. T. C. Schilling, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 22, 1895: On motion the Church met in call conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Bro. Welch stated to the Church that the charge against him is correct, for which he feels penitent and asks the forgiveness of the Church. On motion the Church forgave said Bro. Sister Gayden Stone and E. G. Lansdell were received by letter into the fellowship of the Church. The following delegates elected to the Association, Henry Jones, P. P. McCoy & L. S. Rollins. Alternates, J. M. Neyland, Jno Oswald and Alex Kirkland. Letters of dismission granted Sisters M. G. Cain, Lou G. Cain and Bro. Berry Gardner. On motion the Church appropriated 5.00 for Associational purposes and asked for 35 copies minutes. Collection for Church purposes $3.05. Conf. Adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. October 26, 1895: The Ebenezer Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The case of Bro. Mat Smith was continued and the Clerk instructed to notify him to appear at next conference. Moved and seconded a collection be taken up tomorrow for Bro. Silas Thompson. Motion carried. The Pastor offered his resignation as Pastor of the Church. On Motion the resignation was accepted. On motion a committee of three was appointed to draft resolutions expressing of our feelings parting with our Pastor. Conf. R. D. J. Smith, E. W. Roark and G. T. Dunn. On motion Bro. W. B. Kinabrew was added to the committee. On motion conference was fixed as time for calling a Pastor for the ensuing year. On motion Conference adj. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith. November 23, 1895: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Bro. G. T. Dunn was elected Clerk protem. Moved and seconded the Church go into the call of a Pastor for the ensuing year; motion carried. On motion Bro. Thomas Lansdell was called as Pastor for the ensuing year. Moved and seconded the Church have conference meetings on Sundays instead of on Saturdays. Motion carried. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. Mat Smith. On motion Miss Kate Smith was received by letter into the fellowship of the Church. The committee on resolution for Pastor continued. Moved and seconded the call for Pastor be made for one year. Motion carried. On motion conference adj. G. W. Smith, Mod. pro tem, G. T. Dunn, Clerk. 1896 January 5, 1896: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privileges of the church was extended. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted; on motion a letter of dismission was granted to Sister Addie McLain, on motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 4, 1896: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference, the privilege of the church was extended, minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion Bro. A. W. Jones and Sister Janie Jones were received with full fellowship by letter, Bro. T. P. Simpson made acknowledgements to the church that he had not been living right and asked that the church would forgive, on motion her request was granted. Sister Mary E. and Tullia E. Dixon on motion the preaching was set at 11 o'clock. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., Thos Lansdell, Jr., Clerk protem. April 12, 1896: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference, the privilege of the church was extended; minutes of last meeting read and adopted. On motion letters of dismission were granted Martha E. Cain and Bro. L. P. Cain to unite with Clinton Baptist Church. Moved and seconded that the committee on sale of organ be discharged, report received and money turned over to the treasurer, carried. Moved and seconded that the Pastor and Dr. W. B. Kinabrew be appointed a committee to visit the Gloster Baptist Church; carried. Moved and seconded that Bro. G. T. Dunn be appointed alternate and that E. W. Roark be added to the committee. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thomas Lansdell, Mod., Thos Lansdell, Jr., Clerk protem. May 10, 1896: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. Moved and second that Ebenezer Church have a meeting of days. Carried. On motion the fourth Sunday in August as time of meeting. On motion the Pastor was appointed as a committee of one to secure ministerial aid. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., T. Lansdell, clerk pro. May 14, 1896: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference, the privilege of the church extended. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. The committee on ministerial aid reported progress. Moved and seconded that a collection be taken on fourth Sunday in June for Bro. Thompson. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., Thos Lansdell, Jr., Clerk protem. May 26, 1896: Called conference. On motion Sister Eliza Kirkland [was accepted] into full fellowship of the church by letter. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., Thos Lansdell, Jr., Clerk protem. Note: Miss Alma Dominec was received into the church and the ordinance of Baptism administered and the hand of fellowship given her. July 12, 1896: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 9, 1896: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Reading of last minutes postponed. On motion Church decided not to have dinner on ground at next meeting. Moved and seconded that Friday before the fourth Sunday be appointed as the day to meet and clean up the grounds around the Church. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August, 1896: At a meeting of days held with Ebenezer Church, preaching by Bro. W. T. Andrews the following persons were baptized in the fellowship of the church. Misses Emma Jackson, Hattie Dixon, Susie Stone, Ola Jones, Nellie Jones, Eliza McCoy, Ella Rollins, Lilly Ivy, Ruth Hawkins, Alice Stewart, Nona Williams, Mrs. Mary Ellis Perkins. Geo. M. Smith, Fred Dominec, Morris Roark, Johnnie Rollins, L. L. Neyland, J. C. Perkins, Virgil Jones, Luther Williams, Bro. Thos Roark was restored to fellowship. September 13, 1896: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion Bro. John Caldwell was granted a letter of dismission. On motion the Church proceeded to elect delegates. The Pastor Dr. W. B. Kinabrew and A. W. Jones were elected delegates. Brethren E. W. Roark, G. T. Dunn and R. D. J. Smith were elected alternates. Moved and carried the church send Five Dollars to the association and ask for 30 copies minutes. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 8, 1896: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended and Sister A. Kirkland was received into the Church on a letter of dismission from the Bethel Baptist Church. The minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion a letter of dismission was granted Sister Katie McGehee. The treas. report showing a balance of Four Dollars 60/100 was received and adopted. The treasurer's resignation was received; moved and carried the church elect a Treasurer next conference. On motion the next conference was appointed to select Pastor for next year. Conf. adjourned. Rev. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 13, 1896: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Moved and carried Bro. Thos Lansdell, Jr., be elected treasurer of Ebenezer Church. On motion our Pastor was selected as Pastor for the ensuing year. On motion conference adjourned. Rev. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1897 January 11, 1897: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion conference adjourned. Rev. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. February 14, 1897: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion conference adjourned. Rev. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 9, 1897: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended. The minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion Sister Rachel Kinabrew was requested to procure Baptist Hymnal for the Church and call on the Treas. for all the money on hand. Motion carried. On motion conference adjourned. Rev. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 14, 1897: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion our Pastor's salary was fixed at Two Hundred Dollars. Moved and carried our order be drawn on treasury for Two Dollars to defray expense [of] delegate to the Southern Baptist Convention. On motion conference adjourned. Rev. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. January [June] 13, 1897: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended. Bro. P. W. Kirkland was received by letter into the church. The report of the Com. to procure song books was received and an order issued on the Treas. for One Dollar 60/100. Moved and carried the Church have a revival meeting this year in August and the day be decided at the next conference. On motion the Pastor was authorized to procure Ministerial aid for the meeting. A letter of dismission was granted Sister Alice Stuart Bates. On motion a com. was appointed to collect the Bal. of the Pastor's salary for 1896. Com. Dr. W. B. Kinabrew. On motion conference adj. Rev. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 11, 1897: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended. Bro. Ely Hazlewood was received into the fellowship of this church on a letter of dismission from the New Providence church. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee appointed to collect Pastor's salary for 1896 reported duty performed and the Pastor paid up. On motion the report was received and Com. discharged. Committee to procure ministerial aid reported duty performed and [committee] was discharged. On motion a letter of dismission was granted Sister Mellie Jones. Moved and seconded the members and friends be requested to meet and work on church grounds, Friday before the first Sunday in August. On motion Conference adjourned. Eld. T. Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 22, 1897: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference as per adjournment from last meeting. The privilege of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the Church went into the election of delegates to the Association by acclimation Rev. Thos Lansdell, Dr. W. B. Kinabrew and R. D. J. Smith were elected delegates and Bro. E. W. Roark, G. T. Dunn and Jno. A. White alternates. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 12, 1897: The Ebenezer Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Letter to the Association read and adopted. On motion conference adjourned to meet on the fourth Sabbath. Rev. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 26, 1897: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in called conference. Bro. Claude Hazlewood was under the watchcare of the Church. Moved and seconded the executive Committee of the Mississippi Baptist Association be notified to postpone the meeting of the Association until all danger of Yellow Fever is over; motion carried. On motion a committee of one was appointed to put up pipes to the stoves. Committee G. T. Dunn. Conference adjourned. Rev. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. October, 1897: The Ebenezer Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the Committee appointed to put up stove pipes was continued. On motion conference adjourned. Rev. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 11, 1897: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Bro. Jno. Frazier and wife, Sister Etta Frazier, were received by letter into the fellowship of the Church. The committee on stove repairs reported duty performed and was discharged. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 4, 1897: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in call conference. On motion a letter of dismission was granted Bro. Frank Dominick. Conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 12, 1897: The Ebenezer Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. Moved and carried the Deacons be requested to divide the subscription for Pastor's salary be between themselves and collect what they can and report at next conference. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1898 February 13, 1898: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilige of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The December collection for missions taken amount $4.50. Moved and carried the Deacons be requested to continue the work of collecting Pastor's salary. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 13, 1898: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilige of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the collection of the remainder of the salary be refered to Bro. E. W. Roark. Moved and carried the clerk be requested to correspond with the clerk of the Association in regard to the minutes of the Association. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. April 10, 1898: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilige of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee to collect salary reported progress and was continued. The committee to write minutes of the Association was continued. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 8, 1898: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilige of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee to collect Pastor's salary reported progress and was continued. The committee to write for Association Minutes was continued. Moved and carried the Church have a meeting of days as early in July as we can get the moonshine. On motion the Pastor was requested to secure ministerial aid for the revival meeting. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 12, 1898: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilige of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee to collect Pastor's salary reported duty performed and was discharged. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 10, 1898: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the Clerk was instructed to forward Bro. Gardner a letter of dismission; motion carried. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. At the close of a meeting of days held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, July 31. Preaching by Bro. B. W. Hatch and Pastor. The following members were received and Baptized into the fellowship of the Church. B. E. Gurns, Murry Ivy, John Smith, Jas. Talbert, Jr., Miss Mattie Ivy and Miss Dora Dominick. August 28, 1898: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilige of the church was extended. On motion the following members were elected as delegates to the Association. Rev. Lansdell, Dr. W. B. Kinabrew, and Bro. M. H. Jones. Alternates Brethren E. W. Roark, G. T. Dunn and Jno. Oswald. On motion five dollars was appropriated for Associational purposes. Conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. September 25, 1898: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes read and adopted. The privilege of the Church was extended. The Church letter to the association was read and adopted. Bro. W. D. Welch sent a statement to the Church that he had been intoxicated, for which he professed repentance and promised to not drink anymore. On motion the Church forgave said Bro. On motion a committee of arrangements was appointed for the Association. Committee, E. W. Roark, E. S. McCoy and R. D. J. Smith. On motion the Treasurer was directed to send all over Five Dollars ($5.00) in the Church treasury to Bro. M. S. Shirk. Conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. October 9, 1898: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify the Mod. of the Association that we are ready to receive the Association at any time they may fix. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 20, 1898: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in a called conference at the house of Mr. M. M. Calaway. Present Bros. G. T. Dunn, P. P. McCoy, Alex Kirkland, Geo. M. Smith and Thos Lansdell. Moved and carried Bro. M. M. Calaway be received for Baptism and after that into full fellowship. Conference adjourned. Rev. T. Lansdell, Mod., Thos Lansdell, Jr., Clerk protem. December 11, 1898: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The privilege of the Church was extended. Bro. Kinabrew stated to the Church that Bro. W. D. Welch had been intoxicated. Moved and carried that Bro. Welch be notified to appear at next conference and answer to the charge. Bro. Hughes was reported as being intoxicated. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify Bro. Hughes to appear at next conference and answer to the charge of drunkenness. On motion a committee of three was appointed to draft a circular letter and address to each member of the Church to meet here on second Sabbath in Feb. Com. Dr. W. B. Kinabrew, R. D. J. Smith and E. W. Roark. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1899 January 8, 1899: The Ebenezer Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The hand of fellowship was withdrawn from W. P. Hughes for the sin of drunkenness. The case of W. D. Welch was postponed until next meeting. Bro. Jas. Rather was reported for drunkenness. On motion the Clerk was instructed to notify Bro. Rather to appear at next conference and answer the charge. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 12, 1899: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion the hand of fellowship was withdrawn from Bro. W. D. Welch for Drunkenness. Bro. Rather sent a statement to the Church that the charge against him is correct for which he felt sorry and wished the Church to forgive him. On motion the Church forgave said Brother. On motion a special com. of three was appointed to collect the balance of Pastor's salary for 1898. Com. Bros. Jno Oswald, J. W. Neyland & W. B. Kinabrew. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. April 2, 1899: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the Church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee to collect Pastor's salary reported progress and was continued. Moved and carried that each member be requested to pay Fifty cents (.50) to raise the balance of Pastor's salary for 1898. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 7, 1899: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular Conference. The privilege of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee appointed to collect Pastor's salary was continued. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 4, 1899: The Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular Conference. The privilege of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee appointed to collect Pastor's salary was discontinued. Moved and seconded that at next conference the church decide whether or not we will have a protracted meeting this year. Motion carried. Conference adj. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. July 2, 1899: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The privilige of the church was extended. On motion every member of the church was requested to pay to the Clerk something to pay a visiting Minister to assist in a meeting of days. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 6, 1899: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The privilige of the church was extended. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. August 18, 1899: At a meeting of days the following persons were rec'd into the fellowship of the church. Bro. John May by baptism, Bro. Burris Hughes by letter, Sister May by restoration. Sister Ollie Hughes by letter. Bro. W. P. Hughes restored. They rec'd under the watchcare of the church to await letters of dismission and one for baptism. Contributions for Bro. Lyons, $24.05. September 1899: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion Dr. W. B. Kinabrew, Bro. G. T. Dunn, and R. D. J. Smith were elected delegates to the Association. Bros. E. W. Roark, S. R. Young and John Oswald were elected Alternates. Moved and seconded that we contribute $4.00 for Associational purposes. Motion carried. Conference adj. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. October 1, 1899: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilige of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The church letter to the Association was read and adopted. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. November 5, 1899: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion letters of dismission were granted to Bro. A. W. Jones and wife. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 3, 1899: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilige of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion Bro. G. T. Dunn was appointed a committee sell the old organ and appropriated the proceeds to the purchase of a new organ. On motion Bro. P. P. McCoy was appointed a committee of one to fix the church doors. The collection for the Orphans was $13.75. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. 1900 January 7, 1900: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee to sell the old organ, reported that the organ was sold for $7.50 and appropriated as directed. The committee to fix the church door was continued. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. February 3, 1900: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The committee to fix door was continued. On motion Bro. Dick Watts was granted a letter of dismission. On motion Bro. C. A. Young and wife by request were granted letters of dismission. On motion the following Brethren were elected Trustees of the Church. E. S. McCoy, John A. White, M. H. Jones, E. W. Roark, R. D. J. Smith and P. P. McCoy. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 4, 1900: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. In the absence of the clerk Bro. E. W. Roark was appointed clerk pro tem. Bro. P. P. McCoy reported work don on church door. The report was read and committee discharged. A vote of thanks was extended to the young Sisters for their successful efforts in securing a new Organ for the Church. On motion a letter was granted to Sister Belle Caulfield at the request of Bro. Lyons, of the Norwood Church. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., E. W. Roark, Clerk pro tem. June 1, 1900: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended. On motion Bro. Geo. M. Smith was appointed Clerk pro tem. On motion clerk pro tem was instructed to insert in minutes of last conf. that a committee was appointed to select help in meeting. On motion the Pastor was instructed to select time for the meeting. On motion W. B. Kinabrew was appointed delegate to State convention. On motion a letter of dismission was granted Sister Jane Reeves(colored). On motion the Pastor was requested to send a copy of sermon preached today to the Baptist for publication. On motion Conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., Geo. M. Smith, Clerk pro tem. August 5, 1900: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The Pastor stated that he had secured the services of Bro. Gardner to help in protracted meeting. On motion letters of dismission were granted Sister Lucy Roark and Jennie Pemble. On motion conf. adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. April 1, 1900: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion conference adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. May 6, 1900: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. The privilege of the church was extended. On motion conference adj. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. June 3, 1900: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion a letter of dismission was granted Sister Georgie Chance. Moved and seconded that the church have a meeting of days during the moonlight night of Aug.; motion carried. On motion conf. adj. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. Omitted. A committee was appointed to select ministerial help for the meeting in August. September 2, 1900: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. On motion the Moderator was instructed to appoint three delegates to the Association. Selected as delegates Bros. W. B. Kinabrew, E. W. Roark and M. H. Jones. As alternates, Bros. Henry Jones, Geo. M. Smith and P. P. McCoy. On motion Clerk protem was instructed to write the church letter to the Association in case regular Clerk, R. D. J. Smith, did not return before Asso. meets. On motion the church was requested to send $5.00 to the Asso. and ask for thirty copies of the minutes. On motion Sister Nina and Nettie White were granted letters of dismission. On motion, conf. adj. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., Geo. M. Smith, Clerk protem. September, 1900: At a meeting of days held at Ebenezer Church, preaching by Bro. Gardner. The following named persons were added to the church. Warren McCoy, Floyd A. McCoy, W. B. Kinabrew, Jr., W. Hillman Smith, Frank H. Roark, John Lea, Carl Talbert, Philip Palmer, John Welch, John Hawkins, Albert Hughes, Sister Willie H. Dixon, Jeffie C. Roark, Lula C. Jones, and Winnie Lea. Restored, Bro. W. D. Welch. November 4, 1900: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conference read and adopted. At their request, letters of dismission were granted to the following persons. Bro. E. W. Smith, Sister Hattie Smith, and Bro. W. H. McKinney and family. On motion the Treas. was instructed to pay the Clerk $4.00 to send the Asso. On motion conf. adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. December 2, 1900: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes of last conf. read and adopted. On motion the Pastor was instructed to send $15.00 to Orphans, $5.00 to Bro. Everett, and $5.00 to church at Galveston, out of collection taken on Thanksgiving day. On motion a committee of two Bro. John Oswald and E. S. McCoy was appointed to assist the Deacons in collecting the Pastor's salary for 1900. On motion conf. adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. G. M. Smith Clerk protem. 1901 January 6, 1901: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended. The minutes of last conf. being absent, reading was postponed until next meeting. On motion letters of dismission were granted Bro. E. E. Welch and wife. On motion conf. adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. February 17, 1901: Ebenezer Church met in special conference. The reading of the minutes was postponed until next meeting. On motion the Treas. was authorized to pay $3.00 to Jackson Church. On motion conf. adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. March 3, 1901: Ebenezer Church met in regular conf. Minutes of last three conferences read and adopted. The committee appointed to collect Pastor's salary was continued. On motion conf. adj. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. April 7, 1901: Ebenezer Baptist Church met in regular conference. The privilege of the church was extended. The minutes of last conference read and adopted. On motion Com on Pastor's salary was continued. On motion conf. adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., R. D. J. Smith, Clerk. G. T. Dunn, Clerk Pro tem. June 2, 1901: Ebenezer Church met in regular conf. Doors of the church were opened. Sister Georgie Chance was rec'd into the fellowship of the church by letter from Uralde, Tex., Church. On motion com. on Pastor's salary was discontinued. On motion a letter of dismission was granted Sister Ellen Chance. On motion the church accepted Bro. Lansdell's work in getting help for protracted meeting to begin fourth Sunday in August. On motion conf. adjourned. Eld. Thos Lansdell, Mod., Geo. M. Smith, Clerk Pro. Tem. --------------20A55463C8E--