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Part One J. S. Ellis was Church Clerk for the years 1877-1878. Another item: February term 1848. – After preaching by Bro. J.E. Brunson. The name “B.J. Ellis” is also written. The minutes open with the Covenant dated The Church organized and declared to be a regular
gospel church of the Baptist order by Ambrose Yarbrough. Then followed the Abstract
Articles of Faith and the Articles of Decorum. Brother Ambrose Yarbrough acted as a Moderator and
Brother B.F. Willis as Clerk Pro-tem.
Later, Brother E.L. Carter was chosen as Church Clerk. First sermon by H.P. Brunson
and P.L. Bunyard, who was elected to serve as first
moderator. April Term 1842 (April 16, 1842) Voted to carry letters to
Elders Milburn Yarbrough, Ryan, and Sutts. (Note:
These were members of May Term (May 14, 1842) Voted for Brother P.L.
Brunson and W.J. Carter to attend June Term (June 18, 1842) Brother P.L. Bunyard
reported that he had been ordained by the July 1842 ( Brother P.L. Bunyard
introduced certificate in Brother Eves’ handwriting that difficulty between the
two parties had been resolved. W.
J. Carter ordained as deacon. (Note: IT is assumed that the ordination of
Brother P.L. Bunyard was also for deacon.) The Church held services. A committee of five was appointed to select a
place to build a church house. The
Church received by experience Isaac R. Bunyard,
William L. Anderson and Lannet Tedder,
and Charles H. Perry. Augsust Term 1842 ( Recounted with deep regret
the death of dearly beloved Brother and Supply P.L. Bunyard
who has winged this flight to the chimes of immortal glory. Brother H.T. (P.) Bunyard
agreed to replace Brother P.L. Bunyard as
supply. The Church decided not to join
any association for the year. September Term 1842 ( Brother James Mosley granted letter of dismission. October Term 1842 ( Received Sister Nariah McElroy by letter from the November Term (November 17, 1842) Mentions H.P.B. Brunson
(three names). Brother E. (Endsnus)
L. Carter requested release from duties of Church Clerk as he expected to move
away for at least a year. – Granted.
Brother William Johnson appointed. December Term 1842 ( Brother A. Yarbrough agreed to serve (pastor) of the
Church for the year 1843. January Term 1843 ( Received John Hughes and Demaris, his wife. Mentions Sister Lithee (?)
Wiggins. February Term 1843 ( Received Brother Edwin Perry
by experience. June Term 1843 (June 17, 1843) Voted to join the Choctaw
Baptist Association. July Term 1843 ( Received by experience Brother Watis
Puckett and his wife, Elizabeth Puckett August Term 1843 ( Received letter from September Term 1843 ( Brother J.P. Akin appointed deacon. Brother E. Perry stated he understood he had
hurt some of the brethren’s feelings by advancing a doctrine contrary to the
rules of the Church. The Church
investigated – found him unsound in the faith, and he was excluded from the
fellowship. Perry J.B. Bunyard and J. Tedder appointed
delegates to February Term 1844 Divine services by Elder
Wolf and Brunson. Brother Hughes stated that
Brother William Anderson requested him to say to the Church that he was drunk
yesterday and that he wished the Church to deal with him as she in her wisdom
saw proper. Brother
Hughes speaking for Brother Anderson.
Appointed a committee to wait on Brother Anderson and cite him to the
next meeting. Brother E.L. Carter
appointed Church Clerk. March 1844Brother Anderson made satisfactory statement to the Church. April 1844Received letter by hand from sister
church Buckatunna – delegates Brother May 1844 No
Conference September 1844Delegates to association
W.J. Anderson and W.J. Carter. Brother
Hughes (John Hughes) alternate. October 1844Brother H.P. Brunson and wife Elizabeth received by
letter. Association dues of $1.50 were
paid. On November 1844Brother Charles M. Perry granted letter of dismission. December 1844Correspondence from January 1845 No Conference February 1845Brother E.L. Carter from March 1845A McLemore, T.A. Fountain, and E.L. Carter gave
correspondence from April 1845 No Conference May 1845Received E.L. Carter and wife, M.E. June 1845J. M. Van mentioned from Buckatunna and from Long Creek, Charles McLemore, John J. Johnston, and Elisha Mosley. July 1845Sister Sophia Bunyard granted letter of dismission. August 1845Joham? B. Bunyard to Long Creek. Discussion on joining Liberty Baptist Association. September 1845Thomas H. Carter delegate from Long Creek. October 1845 No
Conference November 1845Sister Sarah Ethridge presented
letter from December 1845Brother James M. Vaughn delegate from Buckatunna.
Sister Jane Hayman received by letter from January 1846There were some discussion on an unfavorable report of people hunting wild hogs. Apparently some felt that Brother Richie was getting on other people’s property. The matter was settled. Brother H.P. Brunson and wife granted letter of dismission. February 1846Services by Elder M. Wolf. Brother Puckett and Hughes delegates to Buckatunna. March 1846 No
Conference April 1846Brother Jackson Richie stated he had engaged in a fight and was sorry – forgiven. May 1846 and June 1846 No Conference
July 1846Brother James M. Bunyard stated he had difficulty with Brother H.P. Brunson and had said more than he should have. The matter was worked out. August 1846Brother W.J. Carter stated that Brother H.P. Brunson told him that Brother J.M. Bunyard had told a lie and he could prove it. Brother Bunyard denied the charge and demanded proof. Brother Brunson cited to appear at next meeting. September 1846Brother
James Bunyard and Delilah, his wife, presented letter
of dismission from October 1846 No Conference
November 1846Brother E.L. Carter and wife, Margaret L., granted letter of dismission. December
1846 ; January 1847; February 1847 No Conference March 1847Brother E.L. Carter related the horse swapping between him and Brother Puckett. Brother Goodwin had reported the same to the Church. Brother J.M. Bunyard stated he had been at “Willises” and he had a little hand in a fuss and also drank too much spirits. All explained to the Church’s satisfaction. Brother Akin had stated also that he had drunk more spirits than becomes a Baptist. Then Brother Anderson came forward, stating he had been with Brother Akin and participated – As stated above, all was worked out with the Church’s forgiveness. April 1847 No Conference May 1847 Received Brother Mat? Wolf and wife June 1847; July 1847 No Conference August 1847 Received Sister Lucrecia Hayman by letter. September 1847 Voted to let the Church Articles of Faith stand as they were. October 1847 Elder B.F. Willis selected as Moderator and W. Puckett as Church Clerk November 1847 Voted to observe the 25th of November as requested by the Governor in thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God for his blessings. December 1847 No Conference January 1848 Elder M. Wolf and wife February, March, April, May, and June 1848 No Conference July 1848 Brother Bolnet
(Balnet?) presented letter from August 1848 No Conference September 1848 Sister Mary M. James presented
letter of dismission from October 1848 No Conference November 1848 Elder A. Yarbrough, Moderator and Watis Puckett, Church Clerk. Brother C.M. Perry granted letter of dismission. December 1848 No Conference January 1849 Sister Caroline Hayman presented letter of dismission
from February 1849 Sister Mary M. Mathis granted letter of dismission. March, April, and May 1849 No Conference Received by experience Sister Elizabeth Carter, Sister Elizabeth Bunyard. Brother James Gilbert was received by letter, and Brother A. Yarbrough requested release from the duties of Moderator – was granted. July 1849 No Conference August 1849 James Bunyard, W.J. Anderson, Watis Puckett, and W.J. Carter (alternate) delegates to association (association not named.) September 1849 No Conference October 1849 Held
protracted meeting. Received Elmond Tucker by experience;
also Sister Jane Akins by better on November 1849 No Conference December 1849 Elder M. Wolf voted to be Church Moderator. If Church could not get him, Elder T.H. Bankston would be selected. January 1850 Brother Watis Puckett and wife Eliza granted letter of dismission. W.J. Carter was selected as Church Clerk. February 1850 No Conference March 1850 Received
Brother Simkin Smith, John J. Bunyard
and Sister Charity Smith from April 1850 Received Sarah Hughes by experience. Brother Jesse Tedder and Sister Jenett (Janet), his wife, granted letter of dismission. May 1850 No Conference June 1850 Received
Elder Benjamin F. Willis and wife Martha by letter from Buckatunna,
July 1850 Report on lumber and nails given. This is report: 832 feet of inch plank, 30 planks 12 feet long, and 1 ¼ inch thick and 1 foot wide, 48 pieces of 12 feet long, 4 inches wide and 1 inch thick; and 460 feet rough edge marking; 1474 feet rough edge plank; and 460 feet rough edge; 5 lbs. double tens, 5 lbs. 8; and 30 lbs. of fours. August and September 1850 No Conference October 1850 Sermon of Dedication by Brother Willis (?dedication of new church… record does not say). Received John Hays, Brother David Pew (Pugh?) and Margaret Pew, his wife, by letter. Received Julian Richey by experience. Thomas Bakston (Bankston), Moderator. November 1850 No Conference September 1850 A letter of dismission granted Brother Benjamin F. Willis and wife. Elder Thomas H. Bankston, Pastor. Donations to the Church for Pastor’s use (subscribers names): Wiilliam J. Anderson $1.00 Simkin Smith $1.50 A. M. Johnston $1.00 John Hughes $1.00 S. Molpus .25 James Bunayrd $2.00 J. M. Fortner $1.00 James G. Gilbert $1.00 John Hayes $2.00 James H. Bunyard $2.00 Gruice? W. Akin $1.00 John J. Bunyard $1.00 William J. Carter $1.00 C. Y. Boughham $1.00 January through March 1851 No Conference April 1851 Brother James M. Vann received
by letter from May 1851 No Conference June 1851 Sister Jerasha
Maulpers (Molpus) received
on letter from July 1851 No Conference August 1851 William J. Carter elected as Church Clerk. September 1851 No Conference October 1851 William Richey William Honeycutt Gibbs Nickles Benjamin Ethridge Joseph Richey Larkin F. Bunyard Jesse Randall Pinckney Matthews Josiah Ethridge Katharine Richey Mary Honeycutt Permelia Nickles Frances J. Carter Priscilla Matthews Colored Sister Rachel, belonging to Sister Ethridge. Simkin Smith was elected Church Clerk. Brother W.J. Carter, his wife Rebecca, daughters; Frances and Elizabeth granted letters of dismission. (Note: Reading these minutes, it sometimes appears
that the “J” in William J. Carter appears to be “William P. Carter”, well known
Baptist minister of November 1851 No Conference December 1851 The following donations given to Church: James Bunyard $1.00 Simkin Smith $1.00 James M. Bunyard $1.00 John Hughes $1.00 Josiah Ethridge $1.00 Pinckney Matthews $1.00 John J. Bunyard $1.00 William _________ $1.00 Jesse Randall .50 William
J. James G. Gilbert $1.00 John Hays $2.00 January 1852 Isham B. Bunyard, his wife Nancy Bunyard, granted letter of dismission. Sister Martha E. Bunyard also granted letter of dismission. February and March 1852 No Conference April 1852 Received
Sister Elkanah and David Smith, Sister Sarah Smith
and Mary Clark from May 1852 Brother Jesse Randall and wife Harriet granted letter of dismission. June 1852 Brother Simkin Smith, Moderator. Brother William J. Anderson, Church Clerk. July 1852 Liberty
Baptist Association meeting to be held at August and September 1852 No Conference October 1852 Received the following by experience: James Anderson Nancy E. Hughes Mary Molpus Helrina Selborn Mauda Anderson Katharine Molpus Nina? Akins Sarah Matthews Urbanna ( Received by Letter: William Bunyard Frances Bunyard Mildred Godwin Larricy Godwin Roseannah Randall November 1852 Caroline Wilson excluded for
uniting with December 1852; January 1853; and February 1853 No Conference March 1853 Brother Hughes and others
reported on Brother Tucker’s dissipation.
Brother Tucker was excluded for drinking the spirits. Mary Matthews excluded for joining April and May 1853 No Conference June 1863 Church chose William V. White
of July 1853 Church still belonged to Liberty Baptist Association. August 1853 William V.
White from November 1853 Brother F. or T.B. Townsend asked to serve as Moderator. Received by experience: B.F. Lilly Lewis Lilly A.M. Johnston Allen Honeycutt Charley Gibson Walter Bunyard William Jane Smith Huloah? Rainer By Letter: Thomas Rainer and wife Elizabeth James Walker Eliza Smith and his wife Mary Wesley Gibson and his wife Caroline December 1853 Brother T.B. Townsend offers prayer. January 1854 No Conference February 1854 Brother Thomas B. Townsend and
wife Laura L. Townsend presented letter of dismission
from Union Church in March 1854 A complaint on Sister Silborn declared false and was dismissed. Brother James Walker granted letter of dismission. April 1854 Josiah Ethridge was elected Church Clerk. May 1854 Brother Townsend and John Hughes was to see Brother Pew about Church attendance. June 1854 No Conference July 1854 Delegates to Association: T.B. Townsend, T.G. Rainer, and Wesley Gibson August 1854 No Conference September 1854 Received by experience: Elisha Ingram J. P. Irby M.H.? Brunson Richard Molpus James M. Smith Melton Akins John Eliza Rainer Sara Rainer Sarah Ingram Emily Brunson Harriett Bunyard By Letter: Mary B. Clark October 1854 No Conference November 1854 Letter of dismission granted L.F. Bunyard and wife Harriett R. December 1854 Some discussion here on Brother and Sister Nicholas (no first name possibly “Nichols” mentioned previously. Sister Margaret Pugh excluded for unchristian conduct. January 1855 Brother Hughes and Brother Townsend on committee to see Brother & Sister Tucker. There were several committees appointed to see Sister Tucker, the matter being laid over and new committee appointed. Mentions a M.O. Brunson. February and March 1855 No Conference April 1855 Received
John A. Smith and Sister Malina S. Smith from May 1855 There seems to have developed a difficulty between Mr. Molpus and Brother M.O. Bunyard. Committee of Brother J.R. Bunyard, T.B. Townsend, and John Hughes to labor with the two parties. Brother William Bunyard and wife (no name), Brother W.S. Bunyard and Sister Mildred A. Godwin granted letters of dismission. June 1855 Committee report on Molpus/Bunyard reporting they still found Brother Molpus obstinate. He was excluded. July 1855 Delegates to August 1855 Received by
letter Joseph Vaughn and wife Lucy from September 1855 In the case of Brother Brunson and Sister Molpus, Brother Brunson requested and was granted exclusion for him and his wife. Brother Pugh’s matter laid over. T.B. Townsend, Moderator. October 1855 Sister Mary Ann Vaughn
received by letter from November 1855 Received by letter Sister Martha Ethridge By Experience: Sarah J. Richey Emily Lilly Tilletha Ann Richey Isaac Bunyard John George Rainer John Smith Pittman Bunyard Continued the Pugh case. James M. Bunyard and wife Hannah M. granted letter of dismission, also granted letter of dismission to Isaac and Pittman Bunyard. December 1855 Received William Stone by experience and J.W. Garrett and wife Sarah Ann by letter. John Hughes, his wife and daughters Sarah and Nancy granted letter of dismission. Brother David Pugh was excluded. January 1856 Brother Charley Gibson granted letter of dismission. February 1856 Received
Sister Lucinda Eaton from March 1856 Sister Sarah Smith (Sarah Hughes as was) returned letter of dismissison and was received by the Church. Brother Isaac W. Akins, Brother Melton Akin, and Sister Jane Lovina and Manerva Akin granted letters of dismission. Brother John A. Smith cited to next meeting for drinking. Brother J.P. Irby and Brother J.R. Bunyard to visit him. April 1856 Brother John A. Smith forgiven by Church. May and June 1856 No Conference July 1856 Brother Wesley Gibson restored
to membership. Sister Caroline
Broomfield received by experience.
Brother William Honeycutt presented letter of dismission
from the Church and was received. Sister
Nancy Broomfield received by letter from the August 1856 Brother Walter S. Bunyard returned his letter of dismission and was received. Brother Joseph Ethridge, wife Martha Ethridge, Sister Sarah Ethridge, colored Sister Rachel belonging to Sister Ethridge, and Brother Benjamin Ethridge granted letter of dismission. September 1856 Brother Davis acted as Moderator for the Church. October 1856 Received Margaret Pringle by experience and Brother William Bunyard, Sister Frances Bunyard, and Mildred Godwin by letter. Protracted meeting: Received Brother Davis Broomfield, William Rolen, Perry and Warren Embry, Sister Francis Mooney by experience and Elizabeth Clark and Mary Clark by letter. November 1856 Brother Wesley Gibson forgiven for drinking. Brother Warren Embry, Wesley Gibson, his wife and daughter, Davis Broomfield and wife Absolam Taylor granted letter of dismission. December 1856 No Conference January 1857 Sister Julia Godwin (Julia Gibson as used to be) returned letter of dismission and was received. February 1857 Brother Wolf, Moderator. Brother William James excluded for drinking. March 1857 Brother Elkannah Smith, Moderator. Brother A.M. Johnston forgiven for drinking. April 1857 No Conference May 1857 Brother A. Taylor returned letter of dismission and was received. Brother T.B. Townsend charged with unchristian conduct; matter laid over. June 1857 Brother T.B. Townsend excluded. Brother James W. Garrett, wife Sister Sarah A. Garrett, requested letter of dismission. Letter granted to Sister Garrett. Brother Garrett’s letter withheld due to a hurt on the part of the Church toward Brother Garrett. July 1857 Brother John Pace received by
letter from August and September 1857 No Conference October 1857 Preaching by B.F. Willis. Brother John A. Smith forgiven for drinking. Brother A.M. Johnston forgiven for a difficulty he experienced. Brother J.W. Garrett wrote for letter of dismission – not granted. The hurt of the Church still existed toward him. November 1857 Brother B.F. Willis received
from December 1857 Received letter by hands of A.A. Carter requesting help from Buskatunna to settle difficulty between members. Sister Ingram and Sister Caroline Broomfield granted letters of dismission. January 1858 No Conference February 1858 John Hughes and Sister Demaris Hughes returned letters and were received. Brother J.M. Vann, Sister Sarah A. Thomas and Sister Laura L. Townsend granted letters of dismission. March 1858 No Conference April 1858 Sister Nancy Culpepper and Brother W.S. Bunyard granted letters of dismission. May 1858 Brother John A. Smith denied charge of drinking. Case dismissed due to lack of evidence. June 1858 No Conference July 1858 Brother James W. Garrett excluded. August 1858 Brother John W. Smith confessed to using profane language. Committee assigned to labor with him. September 1858 Brother J.W. Smith forgiven. Sister Jane Hayman and Brother William E. Honeycutt granted letters of dismission. October 1858 Sister Sarah A. Latham
received by letter from November 1858 Brother James G. Gilbert sent with letter of expulsion to be delivered to John Pace and to secure former letter of dismission. Brother Pace refused to return letter of dismission. December 1858 Brother John Hughes stated he had been drinking and was forgiven by the Church. Sister Mary E. Vaughn granted letter of dismission. January 1859 John A. Smith admitted he was guilty of drinking; Church to bear with him. February 1859 D. (David?) Smith, Clerk March 1859 Brother Charlie Gibson requested and received exclusion from the Church. April 1859 Simkin Smith stated he had offended some Church members by his remarks during the February session; that he was sorry – was forgiven by the Church. Brother T.G. Rainer forgiven for a difficulty he had engaged in. Brother J.A. (James) G. Gilbert said he had engaged in a game; was sorry – forgiven by the Church. Joseph Vaughn and wife Sister Lucy granted letter of dismission. May 1859 Preaching by B.F. Willis. Brother Simkin Smith hurt toward Brother A.M. Johnston for his course of conduct toward him during the last meeting. Committee of James Bunyard, T.G. Rainer, John Hughes and William Butler to labor on this problem with both sides. Elder B.F. Willis granted letter of dismission. June 1859 Brother Smith and Brother Johnston reconciliated July 1859 Sent Brother J.R. Bunyard,
and T.G. Rainer to August 1859 Sister Unbanna Lilly granted letter of dismission. September 1859 No Conference. October 1859 Received by experience: J. T. Lafferty Y.A. Watson William W. Rushing Lewis Hughes Mary E. Rainer Nancy Johnson Cynthia H. Rainer Amanda M. Smith Colored Sister Nanda belonging to Brother A.M. Johnston. By Letter: Nancy Molpus. Brother J.P. Irby case
(drinking) laid over until next session. Brother Perry forgiven for
a difficulty. Sister Emily
Williams granted letter of dismission. Upon request of November 1859 No Conference December 1859 Brother J.P. Irby excluded from the Church. January, February, and March 1860 No Conference April 1860 Article 13, Rules of Decorum, erased from record (had to do with keeping the Church fund.) Brother J.A. Smith stated he was guilty of drinking – forgiven. Brother Lewis Lilley requested to be excluded for unchristian conduct; matter laid over. Brother Y.A. Watson excluded for being in disorder and drunk and using profane language. Brother J.T. Lafferty also reported in disorder and was excluded. Some of the young sisters reported to be dancing; committee sent to labor with them and report at next meeting. Brother James Bunyard and wife Delilah granted letter of dismission; also Sister Sarah C. Knox. May 1860 Brother Lewis Lilly excluded for unchristian conduct. Brother John W. Smith was excluded for drinking. The young sisters forgiven for dancing. June 1860 Brother William G. Ellis
presented letter of dismission from July 1860 Delegates to Liberty Baptist Association were: William G. Ellis, T.G. Rainer and Brother John Hughes. August 1860 Sister Sarah Lilly granted letter of dismission. September 1860 Brother B.F. Lilly and wife Elizabeth granted letter of dismission. October 1860 Received correspondence from Union Church in hands of Thomas Smith and B. Boughans. Brother A. Taylor granted letter of dismission. November 1860 Brother Brown, Moderator. December 1860 Brother
Harrell and Haygwood from January 1861 No Conference February 1861 Sister Mary Smith reported dancing; committee to labor with her. March 1861 Received
correspondence from April 1861 No Conference May 1861 Committee reported that Brother Willis can no longer serve. June 1861 Received
correspondence by hand; J.W. Ross and Riley Shamburger
from July through December 1861 No Conference January 1862 Brother William G. Ellis, Moderator. February and March 1862 No Conference Brother John Hughes appointed Chairman of Committee for meeting with sister Churches; Brother S. Smith, Secretary. The committee made some recommendations. April 1862 Sister Pugh granted letter of dismission. Sister Mary S. Pringle granted letter of dismission. During this period, there was a lot of discussion regarding Articles of Decorum. May 1862 No Conference June 1862 Sister Mildred Godwin granted letter of dismission. July 1862 Brother J. J. Bunyard granted letter of dismission. August through December 1862 No Conference January through October 1863 No Conference November 1863 Committee of Brother T.G. Rainer, J.R. Bunyard, and John Hughes to inform Brother John Brunson of Church selecting him as Moderator. December 1863 The minutes mention Ira F. Carter and Isaac Williams from Union Church. The minutes at this point are very brief. January through June 1864 No Conference July 1864 Brother T.G. Rainer, Moderator. August 1864 through April 1865 No Conference May 1865 Sister Mary Butler (Mary Smith
as was) presented letter from June through September 1865 No Conference October 1865 On the 8th of October the Church received Francis Perry, Jr. by experience On the 9th of October received by letter Sister Margaret Godwin, Elizah (Elizabeth?) Grantham, Elizabeth Smith, Susan Blalock, and Francis Ellis. On the 10th of October received Sister Mary Butler and Brother George W. Bunyard by experience and Sister Jane Anderson by letter. On the 11th of October – Brother John Hughes, JR., Sister Katerine Hughes, and Mary E. Bunyard. Brother J.F. Lafferty restored. On the 12th of October received Sister Jane Waller, Brothers Marion Butler, S.J. Anderson, C.C. Martin, Sister Higgiah Gibson and colored Sister Alesy by experience. November 1865 Sisters Phereby P. Watley and Susan Blacock granted letters of dismission. December 1865 through April 1866 No Conference May 1866 Brother James G. Gilbert granted letter of dismission. June 1866 Brother C.C. Martin reported for unchristian conduct. Committee of E. Smith, J.R. Bunyard, and J.A. Smith appointed to labor with him. Brother T.G. Rainer, J.R. Bunyard, and John Hughes investigative committee on case of Sister Mary Butler, and W.W. Richey. July 1866 The following united with the Church by letter: Matthew G. McDonald Jonathan D. McElroy Sister Willis Hagewood Nancy C. Culpepper Brother C.C. Martin excluded. The report on Sister Mary Butler found to be untrue; charge dismissed. Brother W.W. Richey was excluded. Sister Mary Stone granted letter of dismission. Brother John E. Brown selected as supply (Pastor) and Brother Matthew G. McDonald as clerk. Church still in the Liberty Baptist Association. Delegates were Willis Hagewood, A.M. Johnson, and John Hughes. August and September 1866 No Conference October 1855 Brother James Williams and
wife united with Church by letter.
Sister Julia Godwin granted letter of dismission. Brother H.O. Brunson was restored to the
Church on November 1866 December 1866 Sister Jane Waller presented letter of dismission from the Church and was received back into the Church. January 1867 Brother M.D. McElroy granted letter of dismission. February 1867 (Note: Minutes very hard to read at this
point.) Brother E.
Smith, Moderator; Brother S. Smith, Clerk. Appears that Brother J.D.
Stone and wife Mary E. Stone were once members of March 1867 Sister Molpus found to be in disorder and was excluded. April 1867 No Conference May 1867 Brother M. (W.) McDonald requested expulsion for drinking; matter laid over. June 1867 (Note: extremely hard to read) Following names on this page: John S. Smith; M.H. McDonald; J.A. Johnson; J.R. Bunyard; J.W. Blanks of Bethel Church, Willis Hagewood. July 1867 Brother M.H. McDonald was excluded. Case of John A. Smith laidover. August 1867 No Conference September 1867 The following united with Church by experience: William J. Richey David McPhail John William Mooney John Smith Thomas Shedd Allen Honeycutt S.O. Ellis Henry Pickard Sister Arrena Smith Martha Irby Frances McDonald Colored Sister Jane Irby By Letter: Mildred Goodwin Mary
Emmer (Emma) Smith Elizabeth Reynolds Brother J.P. Anderson, C.C. Martin, and Sister Jane Smith, restored. October 1867 No Conference November 1867 Sister Mary A. Clark, Brother Willis Haguewood, Sister Elizabeth Reynolds, and colored Sister Alcy granted letter of dismission. December 1867 Sister Francis Mooney, Brother J.F. Johnson, Sister Marriett Johnson, Brother John Mooney and Sister Abigail Mooney granted letters of dismissison. January 1868 Brother T.G. Rainer, Moderator February 1868 Services by Brother Robert Brown. Church received report that Brother Thomas Shedd had been dancing. Committee of T.G. Rainer and Elkanah Smith appointed to investigate same. Brother Henry Pickard admitted drinking too much and was forgiven. March 1868 Brother Shedd forgiven by the Church. Brother James P. Anderson expelled from Church for unchristian conduct. Received new water bucket and pitchers. April 1868 Brother Jackson Richey, Rolen (Roland) Perry, William Bunyard, C.C. Martin, and David McPhail reported to the Church for non-attendance. Brother John A Smith, John Smith to see Brother Richey; Brother Elkanah Smith and R.F. Butler to see Brother Perry; Brother T.G. Rainer and J. E. Culpepper to see Brother Martin. May 1868 Brother Richey gave satisfaction to Church: so did Brother Perry; Brother William Bunyard’s case is laid over, as was Brother Martin’s case. June 1868 Brother William Bunyard gave satisfaction. Brother Martin’s case laid over. July 1868 Brother Martin gave satisfaction. Delegates to the Liberty Baptist Association are Brothers T.G. Rainer, S.O. Ellis, and A.H. Johnson. August 1868 Brother C.C. Martin reported for unchristian conduct and was excluded. September, October, and November 1868 No Conference December 1868 Brother James M. Smith and wife granted letters of dismissison. Sister Allice McElroy also granted letter of dismission. January and February 1869 No Conference March 1869 Brother J. Adam Smith arraigned and tried for habitual drunkenness, for which he was excluded. Brother Thomas Shedd reported for drunkenness; committee to see him: Brother Elkanna Smith (Note: Elkanah expelled without final “H”), David Smith and John Hughes. Also, it was agreed to send a committee to ascertain the facts regarding this separation of Brother James Williams and his wife; committee was S.D. Ellis, A.M. Johnson, and P.R. Bunyard. Brother Roland Perry and wife granted letters of dismission. S.D. Ellis, Church Clerk. April 1869 Brother Thomas Shedd was expelled for drunkenness. Brother James Williams reported as walking disorderly, committee sent to see him as follows: S.D. Ellis, J.T. Lafferty. Sister Margaret Ellis reported dancing; committee of T.G. Rainer and John Smith appointed to see her. May 1869 Sister Margaret Ellis was acquitted, as was Brother Henry Pickard. June 1869 Preaching by Brother J.F. Johnson. Sisters Mary E. Stone and Sarah W. Williams granted letters of dismission. July through October 1869 No Conference November 1869 Brother G.W. Richey and Brother J.W. Butler and wife Elizabeth Butler granted letters of dismission. December 1869 Brother J.A. Smith reported as having been drunk; committee of Brother John Smith, Simpkin Smith sent to see him. Also, committee same case sent to see Brother J.W. Rawling; consisting of Brother J.D. Stone. IT appears that Brother Stone added to the first committee. Sister Mildred Godwin granted letter of dismission. Continued case of J.A. Smith; he was acquitted. January 1870 J.A. Smith was excluded. February 1970 Brother Henry Pickard reported acting unchristian. Colored Sister Amanda Irby granted letter of dismissison. March through June 1870 No Conference July 1870 Jeremiah Hayman and wife Lucretia received by letter. Brother J.A. Smith made application for restoration which was denied. August 1870 Brother G.W. Rainer received by letter. Delegates to Association were Jeremiah Hayman, T.G. Rainer and G.W. Irby, Alternate. September 1870 Sister Mary Martin received by letter. October 1870 Received
Brothers N. Blackwell and J.W. Ellis.
Sister November 1870 No Conference December 1870 Brother E.R. Smith, Moderator. January 1871 No Conference February 1871 Preaching by Brother J.F. Johnson March 1871 Brother B.F. May 1871 Brother B.F. Anderson excluded. June 1871 No Conference July 1871 Brother G.W. Richey made satisfactory explanation for drinking to Church. August and September 1871 No Conference October 1871 Brother E. Smith, Moderator November 1871 Brother John A. Stone and wife A.A. Stone granted letters of dismission. December 1871 Preaching by Brother Holoman Williams. Brother J.A. Honeycutt requested dismission but Church appointed committee of J.A. Smith, John Hughes Sr. (Note: First time Hughes written as Hughes and E. Smith. January and February 1871 No Conference March 1872 Preaching by Brother J.D. Brunson. Brother J.A. Honeycutt excluded for drinking. April 1872 Brother Jerre Hayman reported to have been drunk and using profane language; also, Brother A.M. Johnson reported for same offense. One of the people appointed to see them was Brother J.A. Smith Sr May 1872 Brother Jerre Hayman forgiven by the Church. Brother A.M. Johnson was excluded by the Church. June 1872 Brother Griffis appointed Moderator. Brother G.W. Richey’s case laid over to next meeting. July 1872 Brother G.W. Richey was excluded. Brother G.G. Bunyard and wife granted letters of dismission. August 1872 Church still a member of Liberty Baptist Association. Mentions a father A. Dagherty (had to do with a motion made in the Association.) September 1872 Brother Isaac Williams and wife Emily received by letter. Brother George W. Anderson and wife Elizabeth were also received by letter. Brother J. Adam Smith requested the Church to restore him; on motion and second he was received. Received the following by experience: B.J. Hays W.J. Ellis J.G. Johnson Elizah Latham G. or J.W. Hughes C.?E. Clarke Samuel Hayman H.M. Bunyard M.J. Molpus P.J. Smith A.E. or C. Smith Martha Martin V.P.? Bunyard L.J. Richey P.?C/ Bunyard S.F. Hays T.? A. Rainer Elizabeth Smith Laura Richey Brother J.A. Smith requested and was granted letter of dismission. Also, Sister Mariah Bunyard and Jane Mosley were granted letters of dismission (both colored) October 1872 Sister Frances N. (or W.) Reed received. November 1872 No Conference December 1872 The colored Church requested loan of Church record so they might obtain accurate forms – this granted. Committee appointed to attend the next conference to assist them. Names of Male Members – No Dates P.L. Bunyard Elkannah Smith J.M. Bunyard David Smith F.B. Bunyard J. P. Anderson J.W. Akin William Bunyard W.J. Carter L. Godwin E.L. Carter H.P. Lilly James Mosley Lewis Lilly Jesse Tedder A. M. Johnson J. R. Bunyard Allen Honeycutt W. J. Anderson Charley Gibson C. M. Perry W. John Hughes J. E. Perry T. G. Rainer W. Puckett Eliza Smith H. P. Brunson J. M. Walker James Bunyard Elisha Ingram James Gilbert J. P. Irby E. Tucker M.O. Brunson T. J. Bunyard R. Molpus S. Smith J. M. Smith J. J. Bunyard M. Akins B.F. Willis John
John Hays John A. Smith D. Pugh Isaac Bunyard J. M. Vann George Rainer William Richey R. Franklin Butler William Honeycutt John Smith Gibbs Richey P. L. Bunyard B. F. Ethridge J. W. Garrett James Richey William Stone L.F. Bunyard Jesse Randall William Jones P. Matthews John Ethridge Thomas J. Smith Rolen Perry Wiley Smith John Pace J. Alverson Smith B.F. Willis B.F. Richey J.N. Vaughn William Hughes H. Taylor J.W. Ellis J.T. Lafferty N. Blackwell Y.? H. Watson Silas N. Irby William W. Richey Elizah Latham Lewis Hughes J.T. Johnson G. G. Bunyard B. J. Hays John Hughes, Jr. J. W. Hughes S. (Sam?) J. Anderson U. E. Clark C.C. Martin Tom or Sam Hayman J.N.D. McElroy W. J. Ellis M. J. McDonald H. M. Bunyard Willis Haguewood William Ansley James Williams Jeremiah Hayman J.D. Stone G.W.
J. ? Johnson Isaac Williams William J. Richey D. McPhail J. W. Mooney John Smith Thomas Shedd Allen Honeycutt S. D. Ellis Henry Pickens G. W. Richey B. F. Anderson John A. Stone William F. Hays J. L.? Ellis John L.? Irby T. W. Irby NAMES OF FEMALE MEMBERS – UNDATED Nancy Anderson Katharine Richey Sophiah Bunyard Elizabeth Irby Selete Bunyard Harriett Randall Rebecca Carter Mary Honeycutt Jennet Tedder Frances Vann Moriah
McElroy Martha
Richey Smith Nancy Wilson Clarke
( Demaris Hughes Francis J. Carter Telitha
Wiggins Lucinda Richey Manerny Akins Mary Bunyard Priscilla Matthews Eliza Puckett Sarah Smith Sarah Ethridge Nancy Hughes Molpus Jane Hayman Mary Molpus Hays Delilah Bunyard Melvina Silborn Lucretia
Hayman Katharine
Molpus Anderson Mary James Caroline Hayman Nobannah Bunyard Elizabeth Carter Mildred Godwin June or Jane Akins Rosenah Randall Senah Hughes Smith Martha Rainer Smith Charity Smith Sarah Matthews Lilly Sarah Hughes Smith Note: Senah and Sarah may have been sisters, both married Smith Jane Smith Martha Willis Huldah Rainer Margaret Pugh Mary
Smith Jerusha Molpus Caroline
Gibson Laura
Townsend Mary
A. Clark Eliza
Rainer Harriett
Bunyard Sarah
Rainer Culpepper Emily
Brunson Sarah
Ingram H.M.
Bunyard Malina S. Smith Sarah
A. Richey Knox Martha Ethridge Emily
Lilly Telitha Richey Hughes Molpus Sarah
Garnett Lucinda
Eaton Caroline
Broomfield Francis
Mooney Elizabeth
Clark Mary
Lucy Vaughn Harriett
R. Smith ____? Vinson Note: There is another name written before Vinson “Anostson?) unable to read Mary
E. Rainer Stone Sytha H. Rainer Martin Amanda
M. Smith Richey Nancy Molpus Mary
A. Pringle Phereby P. Godwin Mary
L. Margaret
Godwin Elizan Grantham Bunyard Elizabeth
Smith Mary
Mary
E. Bunyard Hughes Jane Waller Higgiah (Hizzah) Gibson Jane Anderson Allie
McElroy Frances
Ellis Nancy
Johnson Harriett
Johnson Abigail
Mooney Arrena Smith Francis
Smith Irby Mary
E. Irby Emmer
(Emma) Smith Elizabeth
Reynolds Manery Akin Prissillia Matthews Sarah
Smith Mary
Clark Nancy
E. Hughes Mary
Molpus Melvina Sillorn Amanda
Anderson Catherine
Molpus A
note found: J.S. Ellis was married to
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