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Georgia General Assembly |
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House Resolution 1454
By: Representative Bell of the 25th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing Walnut Fork Baptist Church on its
200th anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Walnut Fork Baptist Church proudly
celebrates its 200 year history of spiritual comfort and service to its
congregation and the people of Jackson County; and
WHEREAS, on May 29, 1802, at the home of Joseph
Thompson, Sr., in Jackson County, the following men and women formed a church
for the purpose of religious worship:
Males
Females
Joseph Thompson, Sr.
Winford Cole
Jacob Cole
Ann Thompson
Littleberry Epperson
Mary Cochron
William Bennett
Agnes Clements
Culimen Clements
Hannah Bennett
Joseph Thompson, Jr.
Nancy Epperson
John Watts
Judy Watts
Joannah Clements
WHEREAS, the church met at Watts Mill House
until March 12, 1803, when the first church was built; William Johnston became
the first pastor on May 6, 1803; the first two deacons were Jacob Cole and
Culimen Clements; and Joseph Thompson, Jr. was the first clerk; and
WHEREAS, these church members and their leaders
have contributed their talents and energy to the greater community as farmers,
educators, businessmen and businesswomen, military service men and women, public
service personnel, and political and religious figures and the bicentennial
celebration of Walnut Fork Baptist Church is a tremendous source of pride.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES that this body recognizes the 200th anniversary of Walnut Fork
Baptist Church and conveys to this great church its appreciation, respect, and
best wishes for its history and good works.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the
House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate
copy of this resolution to Walnut Fork Baptist Church.
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Submitted by Paula Baker, descendant of the Coles and the Thompsons.