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Ebenezer Baptist Church
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Organized in 1836 Continuation of Minutes (1854- )
A. Burk. Clerk P.M. (Protem?)
May 14th 1836 Signed by order of the church, Absalom Funderburk CCk
end of #2 July 16th 1836 1st Brother L.L. Walker moderator 2nd Brother Samuel Douglap(Douglas) Clerk ProTem 3rd Opened a door for the reception of members no
application no references 4th Heard Bro. Absolom Funderburks sketch of decorum
which was adapted unanimously Signed by order Samuel
Douglas Clk
begin #4
August 20, 1836 Church meet in due order 1st Recieved by letter Lurany Thomas)Now Thompson also
Mary Mathews by her letter 2nd On motion resolved to unite with the Columbus
Association as a Componant Member of that body 3rd Called for the Columbus constitution which was read
and adopted as the Constitution of this church by
adoption 4th Delegated Brethren Eli F. Walker, Levi L. Walker
and in case of failure Bro. Robert Wall to represent
us in the Apociation(Association) at its next meeting 5th Apointed I.D. Zeun? to write the letter for the
association 6th Agreed to send one dollar for Ministry Samuel Douglas CCk Our brethren who were delegated to go to the
afsociation (association) to represent us failed to
attend. So we are not as yet connected to any
association. Absolom Funderburk C. Ck. end of #4
Georgia, Sumter County, The Baptist Church Ebenezer
meet in conference 14th January 1837. end #5
begin #6
The Baptist Church at Ebenezer Sumter Co. Georgia met
in conference Sataurday before the 3rd Lord's Day in
February 1837 1st Rec'd by letter Sister Sarah Clark 2nd On Motion Brother Battle then answering the church
agreeable to their call by accepting the pastorial
charge for another year Agrud(agreed) and signed by
order Lewis Evingham Clk Protum end #6 begin# 7
1st Opened a door for the reception of members recieved by letter Sister
Martha Calloway, sister Nancy E. Douglafs(Douglas) and sister
Selah-belonging to Levy Calloway.
3rd Brother Wall being reported to the church for the crime of
drunknefs(drunkeness) a committee was appointed to scite Bro. Wall to the
church.
Brethren James Jackson and Joseph Battle were the committee.
Signed by order Lewis Eveningham Clk Protem
end #7
begin#8
Church meet in due order Satuday before the 3rd Sunday in April
1st Recieved by letter Marth A. Everingham and Absalom Funderburk.
2nd Bro.Wall being absent his case was laid over till our next conference
the same committee continued to cite him to attend.
3rd On motion the church went into the election of a clerk when our _?__ of
the voats it was found that Absalom Funderburk was the unanimous choice of
the church.
4th Resolved that the Deacons be authorized to buy the necepary(necesary)
vessels for feet-washing.
5th Resolved also that the meeting house be _?_ out at the lowest bidder
for one year whereupon Bro. James Jackson bid it _?_ at six dollars. It to
be _coured (scoured?) twiced.
Signed by order of the church Absalom Funderburk CCk
begin #9
May 20th 1837
Church meet in due order
1st Levi L. Walker Moderator
No application (of new members)
2nd Bro. Walls case wase(was) taken up and after som(some) deliberation Bro.
Wall give such satisfactory evidence of his penitence that the church
forgive him.
Signed by order of the church Absalom F. Clerk
end #9
begin #10
17th of June (1837)
Church meet in order
1st Elder J.J. Battle having resigned his pastorial charge at this church
resolved therefore that we make choice of a man to go in and out before us
as a Shepherd of the little flock at this place.
This choice to be made at our next conference in July.
Signed by order of the church Absalom Funderburk C Clk
end #10
July 15th 1837
Church meet in conference Elder Lewis Evingham Moderator
1st Opened a door for the reception of members when recieved by experience
of grace Malissa Allen into the full fellowship of the church.
2nd On motion the church went into the choice of a pastor when Elder
Jessee M. Davis was the unanimous voat of the church.
3rd Resovled the brethren Lewis Eviningham, Levi L. Walker, E.F. Walker and
a. Burk be a committee to _?_ on Jessee M. Davis to know of him whether he
will supply us for this year 1837.
4th Resolved to defer baptism until the protracted meeting in August.
Signed by order of the church A.Funderburk CClk
end #11
begin #12
1st Elder Jessee M. Davis accepted of the call of the church
2nd Resolved to unite with the Bethell Apociation(Association)
delligated our beloved Brethren Elder Lewis L. Eveningham, Levi L. Walker
and in case of failure Eli F. Walker to bare the letter.
Appointed Lewis L. Eveningham to write the letter.
Signed by order of the church L.L. Eveningham C.Clk Prom
end #12
begin #13
(This appears to be a week long report of a revival
meeting)
Sunday morning, opened conference, recieved by
experience of grace William Jackson
August 14th opened conference and recieved by
experience of grace Mrs. Mary Smith and by letter
Mifs(Miss) Catharine Jackson, Nickolas A. and Mary
Purifoy.
Monday Ebining(Evening) Recieved by experience of
grace Lot Watson and Hirum Miller
Tuesday 15th-August Recieved by experience of grace
John Jackson and his wife Caroline Jackson and Jef a
servant of L.B. Smiths.
August 16th recieved by experience of grace James
Douglafs and Lucy Kizen? Recieved by letter Mifs(Miss)
Catharine Jackson
August 17th 1837, Thursday Recieved by experience of
grace Mifs(Miss) Elizabeth Funderburk
Friday 18th Recieved by experience of grace Mrs.
Pearce
Saturday 19th Recieved by an experience Mifs(Miss)
Mary(or Macy) Jackson, by letter Malcom McNabb
Total number 49
This closes the Associational year of 1837
end #13
September church met in order 1837, Lewis Evenham
moderator
Opened a door for the reseption of members when
recieved by Experience Eli Smith and Mary Watson,
wife of Bro. Lot Watson.
Sunday morning recieved by experience _?_ Araminta
Walker.
A. Funderburk CClk
end #14
begin #15
October, Church met in conference-Jesse M. Davis
modderator
Opened a door for the reception of members when
recieved Henry Ellison and Elizabeth Smith
A. Funderburk CClk
November 1837
Church of Christ met in order Novem(ber) 11th
Recieved Mrs. Parrisade Ellison,
Mifs(Miss) Nancy Collom, Mr. Lovit B. Smith, Mr.
Thomas Rainey, Mr. King Golding- All by an
experience of grace)
[Note:Pat Lowe [email protected]
On Motion by A. Burk and agreed to appoint a
committee consisting of Brethren James Jackson, Eli
Walker, Lovit B. Smith, Absolum Burk, James
Douglass, Joseph Battle, N.A. Purify to select a
location more suitable than the one where the house
now stands for to build a new framed house.
The committee to report to the next conference
The brethren Levi Walker, his wife and daughter,
John Jackson and his wife, Eli Smith and his wife,
all made a request for letters of dismission which
were granted. (Levi Walker and Eli Smith have an X
and the word "dismissed" written over their name)
Sined(signed) by order of the church Absalom
Funderburk C.Clk
December 8th 1837
Church met in Conference L.L. Evenham moderator
1st on motion the church held an election for a
pastor for the next year when Elder Jessee M. Davis
was unanimously the choice of the church.
On motion the church granted letters of dismission
to the following members: _?_ Catharine Jackson,
Brite Watson, Mary Watson, Henry Ellison, Parisade
Elison, Thomas Reyny, Elder Lewis L. Evininham,
Martha Evininham, Thomas Evininham, Mary Evininham,
(continued to the next page)
1837
Members dismissed Phebe Eveninham, Charlott
Evininham
end #17
Jesse M. Davis moderator
1st Opened a door for reception of members when
recieved by an experience of grace William Allen and
his wife Moriah Allen, Jesse Ursary, and by letter
Jeremiah Allen his wife Pat__ Allen.
2nd On motion the committee reported they had
selected a place for to build a new house which
report ware(were) rejected.
3rd Brother Absalom Funderburk was recognized a
deacon of the church.
4th Elder Jessee M. Davis accepted the pastorial
charage for the next year 1838
A. Burk Clerk
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
order E.F. Walker mod
1st Recieved by letter John Jackson and JuliAnn
Jackson by letter
2nd The case of sisters Monk and Calloway was
deferred until our next meeting in course.
3rd Granted a letter of dismission to Malcom McNabb
Absalom Burk CClk
Church met in order present Elder Jessee M. Davis
pastor
1st Recieved by letters James L. Engrum, Sarah
Engrum, Etheldred Engrum and Pheby Engrum in to the
full fellowship of the church.
2nd Took up the case of sister Monk and Sister
Calloway and after some deliberation it was resolved
unanimously that they both be excommunicated for
uniting themselves with the Ramah church without
letters of dismission from us.
3rd Brother Walker reported that Brother King
Golddin had been drunk and used profane language.
Appointed a committee to cite him to the church.
Jackson, Ellison and Walker the committee.
4th Bro. James Jackson requested letters of
dismission for Tyre A. Goyne, Nancy Goyne, and Polly
Goyne which were granted.
A. Burk CCk
begin# 21
April 7th 1838 Church met in due order
Jessee M. Davis Moderator
1st Opened a door for the reception of members. Recieved none.
2nd Took up the case of Bro. Golding and after some deliberation it was
resolved to excommunicate him from the fellowship of the church.
3rd Sister L__ramey Thompson requested a letter of dismission, it was
granted.
Clk Absalom Funderburk
end #21
May 12, 1838
Church met in order, Moderator present
Recieved none
Absalom Funderburk CClk
end #22
June 9th 1838
Church met in order, Modderator present
1st Opened a door for the reception of members when recieved by an
experience of grace, Crawford Jackson. By letter, Abel Funderburk and his
wife Rosanah Funderburk, John J. Cottle and his wife Elizabeth Cottle and
Catharine Jackson, Julia Tundee, and Andrew a man of coller(color) belonging
to the estate of Tundee. Also by letter Viney, a woman of coller(color) the
property of E. ? Cottle.
2nd On motion by A. Burk and greed(agreed) to send delegates to the general
meeting to be held in this county at Bethesda.
Lovit B. Smith and E. F. Walker and in case of failure Absalom Funderburk to
attend its meeting.
3rd S. (sister?) Rachel Wheeler requested a letter of dismission. Sister
Catharine Harper Requested a letter of dismission. They ware(were) granted
cherfully(cheerfully).
4th On motion by E. F. Walker the Church agourned. A. Burk CClk
end #23
July 1838 Church met in conference Saturday befour 2nd Sunday in July
1838
1st Opened a door for the reception of members when recieved by letter
Henry Elison and Parrisade his wife into the full fellowship of the church.
end #24
August 11th 1838
Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in order when recieved by letter Richard
Mindshew and Nelly a woman of collar(color) belonging to Dr. Bond by
experience of grace.
2 On motion resolved to appoint delegates to the Association to be held at
Eichland M. House Stewart County Georgia.
Absalom Funderburk, Eli Walker and in case of failure of either of the two
L.B. Smith.
Agreed that the Clerk prepare a letter.
Agreed to send $1.00 for minutes and $1.00 for the Association fund.
Dismissed [meeting dismissed]
end #25
September 8th 1838
1st Church met in order Moderator present
The letter prepared by the clerk for the association was read and adopted
without any ammendment.
2nd Resolved unanimously that the church raise by subscription a permanent
fund for church purposes. Absalom Funderburk was unanimously elected Tresury
for the church.
3rd Recieved Brother King with a friendly letter of correspondance from
Liberty Stewart County.
Resolved further to open up a correspondance witht he same church. Absalom
Funderburk CClk
end #26
November 10th 1838
The Associational Year Commences To Day, Church met in conference
1st On motion the church agreed to met Friday befour our next meeting in
cours(e) to chose a preacher for the next year 1839.
2nd Sister Mary Mathews requested a letter of Dismission which was
granted.
Closed by prayer by the modderator.
end #27
December 7th 1838
Church met in order, Eli Walker at mod(erator)
On motion the went into the choice of a preacher whereupon Jesse M. Davis
was elected without a discenting voice.
John Cottle, Eli F. Walker, and James Jackson was appointed a committee to
wait on
J. M. Davis to know of him whether he will accept of the charge of the
church.
A. Funderburk CCk
end #28
Saturday 8
Church met in order, Eli F. Walker Mod
Brother J. Allen, Wm Allen, Moriah Allen, Caroline Jackson requested letters
of dismission. All of which was granted.
January 12th 1839
The Church met in order E. Walker modderator
1st Recieved by letter Bro. Bright Watson and his wife Mary
The committee having failed to see Bro.Davis. When on motion the church
appointed Bro. James Duglap to go with Bro. Walker
Dismissed by letter Nelly a woman of coller(color) belonging to Dr. Bond.
Absalom Burk CCk
February 9th 1839
Church meet in order, modderator absent
On motion called E.F. Walker to the _?_(seat?)
Opened a door for the reception of members recieved non
A. Burk CCk
end #31
March 1839
Church met in order Saturday before 2nd Sunday in March
1st Opened a door for the reception of members when recieved Elizabeth
Metts by an experience of grace and was baptised upon a profession of her
faith.
2nd J___ M. Davis agreed to continue his pastorial sirvise(service) with
the church
Closed by singing and prayer by the moderator
JMD Absalom F Burke CCke
end #32
June 8th 1839
Church met in order
recieved no members
adjourned until the next meeting in course
July 1839
Departed this life our sister Sophiah Battle in full triumph of a happy
immortality beyond the grave
Recieved by letter Catharine Harper
end #34
Church met in Conference
1st Opened a door for the reseption of members, rec'd none
2nd Took up the refferance of choosing another deacon when on motion
defered it until next conference
3rd Elected E.F. Walker and L.B. Smith and in case of failure A.Funderburk
Delligates to the Association at Americus.
4th A. Funderburk to write the letter for the association.
J.M. Jackson mod(erator) A. Funderburk CCk
end #35
The church met in order elder J. M. Davis present.
On motion the church went into the choice of a Deacon when James L. Ingram
was duly elected.
8th September Sunday
Rec'd by experience of Grace, Elizabeth Allen and _am (Sam or Lam) a
Servant belonging to McBride
9th Rec'd Mrs. Cooper by an experience of grace and Sally a servant girl
belonging to McBride and Canday A woman of coller(color) belonging to L.B.
Smith.
Tuesday 10th Rec'd by an experience of grace Greenbury Clark and by letter
Bro. John Ingram and Axsy Smith.
Wednesday 11th Rec'd by experience of grace Mifs(Miss) Derrysaw
Friday 13th Rec'd by letter Catharine Varner
A. Funderburk CCk
end #36
October 10th 1839
Conference met in order
1st Opened a door for members, rec'd none
2nd Read and adopted the letter prepared by A. Funderburk for the
association
3rd Rec'd a letter from the church at Americus requesting helps to aid in
the futher investigation of the case of Randol McDonnald. Complyed with
L.B. Smith and Walker ware(were)sent to help them.
4th Bro. James Jackson requested a letter for himself and wife and daughter
Lucinda which was granted.
A. Funderburk CClk
end #37
Church met in order, Bro Jenks modderator
1st On motion appointed a committee of five to select the ground for to
build the new House for the church to report at our next conference
Bret/n (Brethren) Burk, Walker, Smith, Ingram, and Cottle
A. Funderburk
end #38
Church met in due order, S. W. Key moderator
1st held an election for pastor for the next year when Jesse M. Davis was
duly elected
2nd Brother Eli F. Walker applyed for a letter of dismission for himself
and wife which also was granted
3rd Brethren Eli F. Walker and L B Smith was apointed to notify Bro. Davis
of this apointment and request and answer
(Done) this day in conference
end #39
December 7th 1839
The church at Ebenezer this day in order, Bro. John Jackson moderator
1st Opened a door for the reception of members, rec'd none
2nd Bro. A. Funderburk made a report from a committee appointed to select
a place to build on. The committee selected a place near L. G. Smiths which
report was rejected.
3rd Bro. William Jackson requested a letter for himself and wife which was
granted
Lovett B. Smith Clerk Pro Tem
end #40
January 11th 1840
Church met in due order
1st Brother Jesse M. Davis consented to continue his services as pastor
another year.
2nd Agreed to have Bro. James Ingrum ordained to morrow morning as Deacon
Sunday morning
Bro`n J.M Davis and Phillip Belcher formed a Presbatery and set apart by
ordination Bro. James Engram to the office of a Deacon. Bro. Belcher asked
the questions, and made prayer. Bro. Davis give the charge.
Jefse(Jesse) M. Davis modderator
Absalom Funderburk CCk
end #41
February 1840
Church met in due order
Opened a door for the reseption of members , rec'd non
On motion adjourned conference until the time in _?_
A. Funderburk, CCk
end #42
1840 March
Church met in order
1st Opened a door for the reception of members, Rec'd non
On motion dismissed until the time in course.
Sunday Sister Pearsee Requested a letter of dismission which was granted
LB.Smith Ck Protem
end #43
April 11th 1840
Church met in order J. M. Davis moderator
1st Opened a door for the reception of members - non
2nd Inquired for __?__-non
On Motion it was m___ the duty of the Deacons to Let out the _?_ for the
next year 1840.
A. Burk CCk
end # 44
May 9th 1840
Church met in order Modderator present
1st Opened a door for the reseption of members rec'd non
2nd Called for referances-non
3rd On motion the church ordered Bro. Battle to site Bro. Wall to the next
conference in course to answer for his non-attendance.
A.F. Burk CCk
end #45
June 13th 1840
The church met in conference
1st Opened a door for members-non
2nd Called for refferances-non
3rd Called for new matter-non
4th Heard the excuses of brethren for abscence which ware(were) rec'd
5th Marked absentees James Douglafs, N.A. Purifoy
6 Brother John Jackson to site Bro. Douglafs to attend the next conference
in course
Bro. Funderburk to site Bro. Purifoy.
James Ingram Clk Protems
end #46
July 11th 1840
The church met in order, Bro. John Jackson Moderator
1st The brethren of sister churches ware(were) invited to seats with us.
2nd Brethren Purifoy and Douglafs made satisfactory excuses.
L.B. Smith Clk
August
Church met in order, opened a door for members-non
Called for new matter-non
L.B. Smith Clk
end #47
September 12th 1840
1st Church met in due order, J. Jackson mod(erator)
2nd Called for refferances-non
3rd Appointed delegates to the association L.B. Smith, John Jackson in case
of failure Absalom Funderburk.
4th A. Funderburk to write the letter.
5th $1.00 for Minnits(minutes)
6th Brethren are requested to bring up their contributions to the next
conference for minutes and mishionary purposes
L.B. Smith Ck
end #48
August 29th 1840
The Church of Christ at Ebenezer meet in conferance.
Bro James Mathews acted as moderator.
1st Opened a door for the reseptions of members.
Rec'd Jeremiah Southerlin and Silvester Jackson by
an experience of grace.
2nd The general meeting opened in order. Bro.
Mathews in the chair called for delligates from
churches from Frindship. _?_ and Wm.Cauthen, on
motion recieved the delegates from the 4th district
James Lunsford and James Mathews was recieved.
3rd Agreed that the next general meeting be held at
Friendship Sumter County 2nd District Ga.
L.B. Smith Clerk
The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Bro. J.
Jackson mod
1st On motion the church went into the choice of a
pastor when Bro. Phillip Belcher was unanimously
elected
2nd On motion Bro. L.B. Smith and Bro. John
Jackson was apointed to see the Rev. P. Belcher to
know of him whether he will accept of the Pastorial
charge of the church.
3rd On motion the Brethren Abel Funderburk, Absalom
Funderburk, Nickolafs A. Purifoy, the sisters:
Rosanah Funderburk, Elizabeth Brown, Mary Purifoy
all requested letters of dismission which was
cordially granted.
Absalom Funderburk Clk
end #50
January 10th 1841
The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Bro.
Philip Belsher moderator
1st on motion Brethren L.B. Smith, John W. Jackson
and James L. Ingram was appointed delegates to a
general meeting to be held at the Baptist Church at
Friendship community on _?_ before the fifth sabbath
in this month which motion was agreed to .
On motion L.B. smith was appointed to write a letter
to said ministry.
These are motion the conference adjourned. L.B.
Smith Clk Pro Tim
end #51
February 13th 1841
The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Bro.
Philip Belcher moderator
1st opened door for the reception of members, none
came forward
2nd called for references, non
3rd The church went in an election for clerk for
said church when Bro. James M. Douglas was
unanimously elected.
On motion adjourned. John W. Jackson Protem
end #52
March 15th 1841
The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in order, Brother
John W. Jackson moderator
1st opened door for the reception of members when
Bro. John R. Battle and his wife Litia came forward
and was recieved by letter.
2nd Called for references when the church went into
an election for two deacon for said church when
Brethren John W. Jackson and James M. Douglas was
duly elected they being present and excepted.
3rd Brother Crawford Jackson came forward and beg
the church that they would forgive him for drinking
two much spirits which was cordial done after
hearing the brother.
Douglafs CClk (Douglass)
end #53
1841 April 10th
The church met in conference after sermon by our pastor.
1st Opened the door for the reception of members when brother James
Jackson and Sarah Jackson was rec'd on their letters from this church. Bro
Seabor Jackson and Nancy Jackson his spouse was rec'd on their letter from
Friendship Church.
2nd on motion sister Sarah M. Douglas was rec'd on vouchers
3rd on motion granted Brother John W. Jackson Liberty to Excercise his
Tallents in the
_?_ of this church and the neighboring sister churches and take any portion
of God's word as a foundation for exhortation or doctrine.
CCk James M Douglas
the meeting house bid of by brother Crofford Jackson to keep for the next
year at five dollars the 10th April 1841
end #54
May the 8th 1841
The Church at Ebenezer met in order Brother Philip Belsher Moderator
1st opened a door for the reception of members , Rec'd none
2nd called for referances, none
3rd Moved that a committee be appointed to wait on Brother Lonsford to
request him to attend at this place as presbitter to ordain Deacons when
Brothers John Jackson and L.B. Smith was appointed to wait on him.
4th Moved that a committee Be appointed to wait on the two brothers Joseph
and John Battle to settle a differance Between them when Brethren James
Jackson and L.B. Smith and R. Wall was appointed to settle the case and
Report to the nesct(next) conferance.
James M. Douglas CCk
end #55
June 13th
After divine service the church met in conference
1 opened a Door
2 Called for refferences and took up the case of Br Joseph and Br. John
Battle. the committee Reported that they could not Effect a reconciliation.
3 appointed Bretheren J.W. Jackson, L.B. Smith and James Jackson a committee
to visit Br. Joseph Battle and cite him before us at our next conference.
4th Sister Michall Derisoe applied for a letter of Dismifsion which was
granted
J.M. Douglas
end # 56
July 10th 1841
After Divine Service the church met in conference
1st Opened a door
2nd Called for refferences and took up the case of Br. Joseph Battle and on
his refusing to attend the church She pronounced the sentence of
Excommunication against him.
3rd A charge was peferd against a Black Brother by the name of Jeff for
disobedience to his master Bro. L.B. Smith and on the testimony of Bro. L.B.
Smith, Jeff was excommunicated.
J.M. Douglas
end #57
August 1841
After divine service, met in conference and opened a door
2 called for refferences
end #58
begin #59 (very difficult to read)
September 11th 1841
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference Bro. Philip
Belsher in the chair
first opened door to new members, none came
2nd Read the decorum
3rd Bro. Eli Smith was appointed to see Bro Jefse _?_ and request him to
attend the next conference and give reasons what was the _?_ of attending
the conference the last year.
4th The church went into to choose_?_ to attend the apociation to be held
at _?_ on friday before the 3rd Lord's Day in next month when Brother L.B.
Smith , Jus L. Ingram was chosen and Bro. John W. Jackson in case of
failure.
5th Elected Bro. L.B. Smith to write the letter
6th Brother James M.Douglas applyd for a letter of dismisfsion from said
church which was granted.
7th The church went to an election for clerk to fill the vacancy of Bro.
J.M. Douglas when Bro. ______ was duly elected.
8th Agreed to corraspond with Fellowship and Friendship Churches when
Brethren J.W. Jackson, L.B. Smith and Jas Jackson was appointed delegates to
said churches.
9th Brethren James MGarrah and Abel Funderburk was cordially recieved as
Corrospon_
del__ (corrosponding delegates?) from Friendship Church to this church.
Conference then adjourned
end #59
begin #60
October 9th 1841
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Bro Philip
Belsher monderator
1st a door was oppend to recieve members, non came forward
2nd Bro L.B. Smith made a full _?_ concerning a difficulty that was made on
him by A. Whaley at Pond Town on Monday the 4th of this month. After hearing
the same fully stated by himself and Bro. James Jackson the church
unanimously _?_ him.
3rd The letter wrote by Bro L.B. Smith to send to the afsociation was read
and _?_.
4 the following sum of money was sent by delligates to the apociation for
minutes. One dollar for apociation fund one dollar fifty cents _?_
adjourned
L.B.Smith Church Clk
end #60
begin #61
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference Bro. _?_ W.
Jackson moderator
1st door opened to _?_ members, non came forward
2nd Went into Election for deacon for said church when Bro. Greenberry
Clark was duly elected.
3rd Appointed the following Brothern as corrospondery delligates to
Friendship Church.
Brothren B__ Watson, S__born Jackson and James C. Jackson.
4th Bro. L.B. smith appointed to write the Letter to said Fellowship Church
of _?_.
Then ajourned
L.B.Smith C.C.
end #61
begin#62
November 14th 1841
The Baptist Church of Christ met this day at Ebenezer in Conference, Bro.
Philip Belsher moderator
1st opened a door to recieve member when _?_ Mittileda Thompson came
forward and was recieved by experience
2nd _?_ to have Brethern John W. Jackson and Green B. Clark ordained
deacon tomorrow morning
L.B. Smith CC
end #62
end #63
15th November 1841
The Baptist Church met this morning _?_ to the above order and further
agreed to grant the ordination as Deacons John W. Jackson and Green B.
Clark. Brethern Philip Belsher and
_?_ B. Deavour formed a presbitary and _?_ a part by ordanition the said
Brethern Jackson and Clark to the office of Deacons Brothern Deavourn asked
the questions and made prayer Brother Belsher give the charge.
L.B. Smith CC
end #63
begin #64
(the date on this one is December 1842, but I believe it is supposed to be
1841)
December 10th 1842
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in order Bro. John W. Jackson
moderator
first opened door for members, non came forward
1st went into an Election for Pastor when Bro. P. Belsher was duly elected
this next year
2nd appointed Brethren Jeremiah _?_ and Eli Smith was appointed to notify
Bro. Belsher of his call, then adjourned
J.W. Jackson CC proTem
end #64
begin #65
December 11th 1842 (1841)
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in order, Bro. Philip Belsher
Moderator
1st opened the door to recieve members, none came forward
2nd Brothern A. Funderburk, _?_ _?_ was named as corrospondery delegates
to this church from Friendship Church
3rd Brothern Garland Reid and Eth__ was also _?_ as corrospondery delegates
from Fellowship Church.
4th Articles of faith _?_ _?_ decorum was read
5th Appointed Brethern L.B. Smith and John W. Jackson to see Bro. _?_ Wall
and request him to attend the next conferance,
adjourned L.B.
Smith CC
end #64
begin #65
December 11th 1842 (1841)
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
order, Bro. Philip Belsher Moderator
1st opened the door to recieve members, none came
forward
2nd Brothern A. Funderburk, _?_ _?_ was named as
corrospondery delegates to this church from
Friendship Church
3rd Brothern Garland Reid and Eth__ was also _?_ as
corrospondery delegates from Fellowship Church.
4th Articles of faith _?_ _?_ decorum was read
5th Appointed Brethern L.B. Smith and John W.
Jackson to see Bro. _?_ Wall and request him to
attend the next conferance, adjourned L.B. Smith CC
end #6
begin #66
December 12th 1842(1841)
The Church of Christ _?_ met in order, Brother
Philip Belsher moderator
1st ordered 12th section of the Decorum be struk out
and the following be inserted (viz) That if any
Brother should absince himself two conferences it
shal be the duty of the Church to appoint one or
more of the Brothern to go and see the Brother and
request him friendly and admonish him to be moor
strict to his duty. L.B. Smith C.C.
P.S. Brothern Clark, Cottle, and Eli Smith appointed
corrosponding delligates to fellowship Church
Opened conferance again at said church, Bro P.
Belsher Moderator
1st opened door of the church to recieve members
when _?_ Mittilda Thompon came forward and was
recieved on Experience of Grace
L.B. Smith Church C
end #66
begin #67
Jany 8th 1842
The Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in order, Bro
Philip Belsher Moderator
1st Opened a door for the reception of members when
Mifs(Miss) A___ Jackson came forward and was
recieved in said Church on Experience of Grace.
2nd A charge was _?_ against Jno R. Battle
drunkennifs and profane swearing- on motion the case
was laid over to the next conference
3rd The case of Brother Ufsury was taken up and on
motion Brother Eli Smith and John W. Jackson was
appointed to see Bro Jefse Ursury and request him to
attend the next conferance
4th Sister Elizer Mitts requested a letter of
difmifsiion from said church which was unanimously
granted in full fellowship
L.B. Smith CC
end #67
begin #68
February 12th 1842
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
order, Bro Philip Belsher moderator
1st opened door for the reception of members when
Brother William Jackson and his wife came forward
and was recieved by letter from Friendship Church
2nd Called for referances when the case of John R.
Battle was again brought up for drunkenefs and
profand _?_ and on the acknowledgedment of Bro
Battle the church agreed to restore him again in
fellowship
4th(3rd) On motion Bro Jefsee Ursury was
excommunicated from said church for his failing to
attend said church when after requested
4th Brother James L. Ingram called for a letter of
dismifsion from said church also for his wife which
was cordially granted in full fellowship
5th Appointed Brothern James L. Ingram, John W.
Jackson and James C. Jackson corrosponding Brethren
to friendship church
6th Bro L.B. Smith appointed to write the Letter
on motion adjourned L.B. Smith CC
end #68
begin #69
February 18th 1842
The church of Christ at Ebenezer met this day in
order, Brother John W. Jackson moderator
1st on motion agreed to go into an election for
Pastor to serve this church the present year. When
Brother James L. Lunsford was unanimously elected.
2nd on motion Brother L.B. Smith and Green B. Clark
was appointed to wait on Brother Lunsford to notify
him of his call and request an answer.
on motion adjourned, L.B. Smith CC
end # 69
begin #70
March 12th 1842
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
order, Bro. Moodant (Woodant?) moderator
1st opened a door for the reception of members when
Sister Moriah Allen came forward and presented her
letter and was cordially recieved.
2 Bro Joseph A. Cook was cordially recieved as
corrosponding delegate from Fellowship Church to
this Church.
3 Bro. L.B. Smith one of the committee appointed to
wait on Bro. Lunsford has and inform him of the call
made by them and _?_ Pastor for this year and
performed that duty, and inform the church that Bro.
Lunford will give an answer thursday next.
4 Bro. L.B. Smith made a charge against Bro. John
R. Battle for disorderly conduct further then was a
committee appointed to wait on Bro. Battle and
request him to attend the next conference to answer
the charges, that committee consist of Brothern _?_
Jackson, Clark and _?_.
5th appointed corrsponding dellygates to Fellowship
Church. Brethren James C. Jackson and William
Jackson. Bro. L.B. Smith to write the letter.
L.B. Smith CC
end #70
begin #71
April 9th 1842
The Baptist Church of Christ met this day at Ebenezer in order, Bro John W.
Jackson moderator
1st opened a door to recieve members, none came forward
2nd Bro John W. Jackson one of the committee to see Bro John R. Battle for
a charge of disorderly conduct and request him to attend this conferance,
that reported that he had performed that duty and was ready to report. He
stated that he requested Bro Battle to attend this conferance which he
refused to do, and after hearing the charge read _?_ was a move and a second
to excumunicate him which was unanimously done, from all the Benefits of the
said church.
3rd The following named Brothern petioned this church for Letters of
dismifsion which was cordially granted in full fellowship.
(viz) Bro Eli Smith and his wife Elizabeth, Bro Robert Wall and his wife,
Sister Julian Montgomery, Sister Metilda Thompson, Bro Hiram Miller Also
Bro L.B. Smith and his wife Mary.
4 Went into an Election for clerk for this Church, Bro Southerlin was
unanimously Elected.
5th On Motion agreed all Letters grantd from this church shall be granted in
full from said church, and not _?_ to this church for any conduct whatever
after the said letter is given and signed by the clerk and the person
applying, may Join any church he may think proper,without naming in the
letter when Joined to any other church order as _?_.
moved and ajourned L.B. Smith CC
Bro Watson preferred a charge against Bro Seaborn Jackson for making false
statements at several times
end #71
begin #72
May 7th 1842
The Church met in order, John W. Jackson moderator
1st open the dore for the reception of members,none came forward
2st took up the case of Brother Seaborn Jackson
3rd Moved and secondid that Brother Seaborn Jackson be excommunicated, the
_?_ of the Church was equally divided and it was laid over until next
Conferance.
4th the following members has applied fer a letter of dismission from Said
Church.
5th Brother John Cottle and wife Also a colerd Brother Andrew the property
of Charles R. Tondee Also a Colored Sister Candis the propperty of Bro L.B.
Smith Also Sister Axey Smith Also Sister Letty Battle Also Brother
Ethelelred-Ingram and wife Also Brother John Ingram
done by order of Conference Jeremiah Southerlin CCk
end #72
begin #73
June 11th 1842
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conferance, Brother Howell
moderator
1st opened the Door for the reception of members , Recieved John Acre under
the watch care of the church
2nd Took up the case of Brother Seaborn Jackson and after his making
Satisfactory Acknowledgements was restored to full Fellowship
3rd Went into the choice of a pasture(pastor) when Brother John Howell was
unanimously elected
4th Appointed Brethren J.W. Jackson, G.B. Clark, and J. Southerlin to
inform Brother Howell of the call
5th A committee appointed to write to Valey Grove Talbot County to request
the ordaination of Brother John Howell
6th Appointed Corrisponding Brethren to Fellowship Church, J.W. Jackson,
G.B. Clark and J Southerlin to write the letter
7th Sister Catharine Harper called for a Letter of Dismifsion and was
objected to
Done by order of conference}Jeremiah Southerlin CC
end #73
begin #74
July 9th 1842
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenenzer met in Conference, Bro John
Howell Modr.
1st Opened the door for the reception of members when Susan M. Justice came
forward and was Cordially recieved by an Experience of Grace
2nd Sister Catharine Harper called for a Letter of Dismifsion from this
Church which was granted
3rd Sister Elizabeth Cooper called for a letter of Dismifsion which was
also granted
done by order of Conferance Jeremiah Southerlin, CC
end #74
begin #75
July 11th 1842
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conferance, Bro John Howell
Modr
1st opened the door for the reception of members when Nathanial B. Ingram
and his wife Rachel Ingram and Mary King and A. H. Justice, All of which was
recieved by an Experience of Grace. Sister Catharine Werner applied for a
letter and was granted
Jeremiah Southerlin CClk
July 12th
met in conferance when brother Levi Justice, a deacon was recieved by Letter
and Margaret A. Fleming by an Experience of Grace
July 13th
The church met in Conference and recieved by Experience of Grace, Edmond and
Julia A. Jackson
July 14th
Met in Conferance, recieved by letter Eliza Metts and William Strauder under
the watchcare of the Church and Also Sister Nancy Strauder was recieved by
Letter
Jeremiah Southerlin CCk
July 17th
The Church at Ebenezer met in Conferance-recieved James Acre and Samuel Acre
by an Experience of Grace
begin #77
August 19th 1842
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conferance, Brother John
Howell moderator
1st open the door fer the reception of members when sister Rody Jackson
came forward and give Satisfaction that she had lost her letter of
dismifsion and was cordially recieved into membership
August 20th the church met in Conferance
1st open the dore fer the reciption of members when James O. Watson and
Francis Glover was recieved by an Experience of Grace Also sister Ellin
Justice was recieved by Letter
2nd Brother John Battle came forward and after making satisfactory
acknowledgements was restored to membership again
3rd on motion the Church agreed to give Brother John W. Jackson ritten
Licens to go Into All the world and preach the Gospell where ever his Lot
may be cast
August 20th
the church met in Conferance, open the dore fer the reciption of members,
recieved Ellington Battle by Experience of Grace Also recieved John D__? by
Experience of Grace
Jeremiah Southerlin CC
end #77
begin #78
August 21st (1842)
The Church met in Conferance, open the dore for the reciption of members,
recieved Jackson Justice and wife Lavera Justice by Experience of Grace
Jeremiah Southerlin CC
end #78
begin #79
September 10th (1842)
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met according to previous
Appointment Brother John Howell Modr (moderator)
1st open the dore fer the reciption of members, recieved non
2nd Invited Brethren and Sisters of Sister Churches to Seats with us
3rd Called fer Corrispondence and recieved from Friendship Church Brothren
King and Glover
4th Called for refferances, none
5th went in to the Choice of deligates to represent us in the Afsociation
when Brethren John W. Jackson and Levi Justice and G.B. Clark in case of
failure
6th Appointed the Brother Clerk to rite the letter
7th Agreed to send $1.50 to fer minuts and $1.00 fer Funds
8th this Church Agreed to become a Censtituent member of the Convention
through the Afsociation
9th Appointed corrispondance to Fellowship when Brethren Crawford and
Seaborn Jackson agreed to go, done in Conference
September 11th
recieved by Experience of Grace Jane Irwin Appleton H.
Justice Clerk Protem
end #79
begin #80
October 1th
the church met in conference and recieved Edmond Cruchfield by Experience of
Grace
J Southerlin CC
October 4th
the Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conferance, Brother John W.
Jackson Modr.
1st open the door fer the reciption of members, recieved non
2nd called fer refferances, non
3rd Called fer new matters, non
4th on Motion the church agreed to _?_ one afsociation letter _?_ on the
fourth Saturday in this month
J Southerlin CClk
end #80
begin #81
The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in conferance
On motion the Letter to the association was red and rec'd
Jeremiah Southerlin CC
end #81
begin #82
Nov(ember) 12th (1842)
the Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference J. Howell
mod(erator)
1st opened the Door for the reciption of members, none recieved
2nd Called for refferances, none
3rd _?_ the _?_ of choseing a pastor from December meeting to _?_ meeting
4th went Into the Choice of A pastor when Brother John Howell was
unanimously chosen
5th Brother Allison and wife called for letters of Dismifsion from this
church, which was granted
Appleton H. Justice Clerk protem
end # 82
begin #83
December 10th (1842)
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother John
Howell, Mod
1st opend the Door for the reception of members, recieved none
2nd Called fer refferences, none
3rd Called fer new matters,none
4th on Motion the Church went into the Choice of A deacon when Brother
Cullen L(?) Battle was unanimously Elected
5th on Motion the church has Agreed to have a presbytry fer the purpose of
ordaining a Deacon fer Ebenezer Church on Fryday before the Second Sabbath
in January 1843
6th Called fer Corrispondance from Fellowship Church when Brother Walton
Read came forward and was recieved
7th Brother Bar___ was also recieved as A Corrispondence from Friendship
Church
8th Brethren Seabern Jackson, Edmund Crutchfield, and James C. Jackson
Appointed Corrispondance to Fellowship
9th Brother Levi Justice and wife and Brother Jackson Justice and wife
called for Letter of Dismifsion from this church which was granted
10th On Motion the Church Appointed Brother Cullen L. Battle in place of
Levi Justice to _?_
_?_ A comity to _?_ fer Brother S____thes letter and Brother John Acree
letter also
December 11th recieved Elizabeth Battle by Experience of Grace, done in
conference
Jeremiah Southerlin CClk
end #83
begin #83
December 10th (1842)
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother John
Howell Mod
1st opened the door for the reception of members, recieved none
2nd Called fer refferences, none
3rd Called fer new matters, none
4th on Motion the Church went into the Choice of a deacon when Brother
Cullen L. Battle was unanimously elected
5th on motion the Church has agreed to have a presby_ fer the purpose
of ordaining a deacon fer Ebenezer Church on Fryday before the second
Sabbath in January 1843
6th Called fer Corrispondance from Fellowship Church when Brother Walton
Read came forward and was recieved
7th Brother B_?_ was also recieved as a corrispondence from Friendship
Church
8th Brethren Seabern Jackson, Edmund Crutchfield, and James C. Jackson
Appointed Corrispondance to Fellowship
9th Brother Levi Justice and wife and Brother Jackson Justice and wife
called for Letter of dismifsion from this church which was granted
10th on Motion the Church Appointed Brother Cullen L. Battle in place of
Levi Justice to _?_ _?_
a comity to _?_ fer Brother S_?_ letter and Brother John Acree letter also
December 11th recieved Elizabeth Battle by Experienice of Grace
done in Conference Jeremiah Southerlin CClk
end # 83
begin #84
Jan 7th 1843
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference
1st opened the door for the reception of members, Sister Nancy Daiverson
was recieved on her confefsion that she has bin a member of an arm of the
Baptist Church in Pulasky county from which she was excommunicated-which we
have restored not having accefs(access) to the arm and also sister Elizabeth
Southerlin was recieved by Letter from Fellowship church.
on motion the church appointed Brethren John W. Jackson and G.B. Clark and
Brother Appleton Justice in case of failure to represent us in the General
metting to be held in the Second Dist(rict) at Pleasant Plains Church,
on motion the church Expelled Brother John Acre and Brother William Strawder
from under the watch care of the church and also Sister Nancy Douglas called
for a letter of dismifsion which was granted
Jeremiah Southerlin CC
end #84
begin #85
February 11th 1843
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother James
S. Lunsford modr
1st opened the door for the reciption of members, recieved none
2nd called for refferneces-none
3rd called for new matters when on motion the church appointed Brethren
John W. Jackson, G.B. Clark, and A. Justice a committee to cite Brother
Ingram to our next conference to make his excuse for his none attendance
Jeremiah Southerlin CC
end #85
begin #86
March 11th (1843)
The Baptist Church of Christ of at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother John
Howell, Modr
1st opened the door fer the reciption of members , recd none
2nd called fer refferences Took up that of last meeting of Brother Ingrams
none attendance agreed to wate on him untill next meeting
3rd took up the Subject of foot washing agreed to have it on Sabbath at the
meeting house at Communion S_?_.
4th on motion it was agreed to Appoint a treasurer when on balloting A.H.
Justice was elected
5th called fer Corrispondance and recieved from Fellowship Brother Wm _?_
with a letter
6th Appointed Corrispondened to Fellowship Brethren C. Jackson and Ed
Jackson agreed to go
7th called on Brother Battle for an answer relative to his becoming a
deacon when he rose and consented to be ordained
done in conference Appleton H. Justice Clerk Protem
end #86
begin #87
April 8th 1843
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother John
Howell mod
1st opened the Door for the reciption of members recieved Brother John
Brown and wife Elizabeth Brown, and Also Sister Elizabeth Cooper all by
letter
2nd Called for refferances, none
3rd Called for new matters, none
4th recieved by the treasurer of the contingent funds _?_
April 9th recieved Sister Caroline Jackson by letter from Friendship Church
April 10th recieved Elizabeth Battle the wife of Brother C.L. Battle by
Experience of Grace Also recieved Isaiah Dicken by Experience of Grace
on the Least Mention _?_ of the month The Baptist Church at ebenezer met
According to precious Appointment fer the purpose of ordaining Brother C.L.
Battle a Deacon fer the use of Ebenezer church. Brethren Isaac Deavers and
John Howell forming a presbytree. Brother Deavers asked the questions an
Brother Howell give the charge. Jeremiah Southerlin CClk
end #87
begin #88
May 13th 1843
The Baptist Church of christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Brother John
Howell Modr
1st opened the reciption of members recieved _?_ Watson the wife of
Brother James O. Watson and Elizabeth Ann Watson both by an Experience of
Grace and Also Sister Mary L. Acree by letter from Corrinth church also
recieved Benjamin P. Jackson under the watchcare of the church till August
meeting
2nd Called for refferences,none
3rd Called for new matters, none
Jeremiah southerlin CClk
end #88
begin #89
June the 10th (1843)
The Baptist Church at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother John Howell modr
1st open the door for the reciptoin of members, recieved Susan Clark and
Susan Hutson Both by Experience of Grace
June 12th recieved _?_ Hutson by Experience
2nd Called for refferances, none
3rd Called for new matters, none
4th Called fer Corrispondence, recieved Brethren S. G. Smith , H.F. Burk
and P. Derden from Friendship. Brethren Golden and Wall from Pondtown.
Brother Walton _?_ from Fellowship.
5th On motion the church Appointed Corrispondence to Fellowship, Brethren
C.L. Battle and _?_ C. Jackson. Correspondance to Pondtown, Brethren G.B.
Clark, P. Battle, B. Watson
6th Sister June Irwin Applied fer a letter of dismifsion which was granted.
Brother Edmond Crutchfield and aplied fer a letter of dismifsion. Sister
Crutchfield letter was granted and Brother Crutchfields letter was objected
to in Consequence of Disorder
7th on motion the church appointed a committee to cite the Brother to
attend our next conference to _?_ the report fer himself. Recieved by the
treasurer of the contingent funds 75 cents
J. S. C. C. (Jeremiah Southerlin , Church clerk)
end #89
begin #90
July 4th 1843
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother P.
Howell Mod
1st open the door for the reciption of members, recieved none
2nd called for refferences when the church took up the case of Brother E.
Crutchfeild when the Brother came forward and made the necesary
acknowledgements. The church willingly forgive the Brother his fault.
Brother Crutchfield then called for a letter of dismifsion which was
granted
3rd Called fer new matters when on motion the church appointed a committee
composing of Brethren P.M. Jackson, B. Watson, and C.L. Battle to Enquire in
the cause of Siser Elizabeth Carroll leaving her husband and report at our
next conference.
Jeremiah Southerlin, CClk
end #90
begin #91
9th (July 1843)
in conference recieved Archibald Brown and wife Elizabeth Brown and Famy a
collord(colored) woman the property of E.P. Cottle all by Experience of
Grace
10th recieved Elizabeth Coopper Shadrick-Meginty all by Experience of Grace
(there was not a coma in this list of names only the one dash)
11th recieved Caleb and Ann the property of Brother _?_ G. Smith Both by
experience
12th recieved Green Davison by Experience also Hurtwell H. Sims and wife
L_etta
13th also recieved by Experience Joseph Clemmons and Wife Martha Clemmons,
Merida Monk, Isam the property of Brother A. H. Justice and restored Wm
Holloway who has bin Excommunicated in Monroe county.
14th recieved Mary Goff by Expereince, Also by letter James M. Douglas by
experience James Davison and Delila Wells and Everet Wells, Daniel Owens and
wife Caroline Owens, George Hughs, John Linsey, Pamela Hugh
15(th) by experience Michael Deriso and wife Elizabeth Deriso, Stephen G.
Smith (P_?_)
Thomas Holloway, by letter Nancy S. Gadley By Experience Absalem Jackson
16th recieved Elizabeth Gwinn by Experience of Grace
Jeremiah Southerlin, CClk
end #91
begin #92
August 12th 1843
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Brother John
Howell mod
1st open the door fer the reciption of members, recieved none
2nd called fer refferences when the Church took up the case of Benjamin _?_
Jackson who was recieved under the watchcare of the church three months
previous to this conference
On motion the church rec'd the Brother Benjamin _?_ Jackson in full
fellowship
3rd on motion the committee reported that they had enquired into the case of
Sister Carroll leaving her husband as strictly as possible and rec'd no
precise Infermation on the subject
on motion the church rifer(refer) the case of sister Carrel to our October
conference the named committee continued to use their best endeavors to
Investigate the matter
4th a charge preferred against Brother Ellington Battle fer impropper
conduct and on motion the church appointed a committee to cite the brother
to our next conference to answer fer his Improper conduct the committee
composing of Brethern Clark, Justice, and Wells
5th appointed corrispondance to Friendship Brethren J.C. Jackson , Wm
Holloway, _?_ Brown
13 rec'd Harriett Melton by Experience of grace also Brother Steppen G.
Smith called fer a letter of Dismission which was granted
14th recd by Experience Kissey L_ and Winney-Meginty
15th by Experience Nancy _?_ Thompson , Thomas Graham and wife _utha Graham
by letter also William Hubboured and wife Elizabeth Hubbard by Experience
also Wm Clemmons and daughter Artha Clemmons by experience Also Jefse
L__(same as above L_) by experience
Jeremiah Southerlin CClk
end #92
begin #93
Sept 9th (1843)
The Baptist Church of Christ of Ebenezer met in Conference J. Howell Mod
1st opened the dor fer the reciption of members recieved Sarah Davison by
Experience
2nd Called fer refferences took up the case of Brother Ellington Battle
when the Brother came forward and after making the necssisary
Acknowledgements the Brethren forgive him his fault
3rd called fer Corrispondence recieved Brethren read L_?_ and Mott from
Fellowship Brethren Derden and Edgar from Friendship
4th Corrispondance to pleasant plains H. Sims, P.W. Jackson
5th on motion the church appointed delligates to represent the church of
Ebenezer in the Afsociation to comune at Lumpkin _?_ County, Brethren C.L.
Battle, A. Justice, and J. Brown in cace(case) of failure
6th the church agreed to 150 cents fer minutes on _?_ fer association funds
Sept 10th recieved Eliza Clemmonds by Experience Jeremiah
Southerlin CClk
end #93
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Ebenezer Baptist Church
Ebenezer Church Road
corner of Stevens Road and Ebenezer Road
Ellaville, GA
April 16th 1836
Georgia Sumter County
met in conference the Baptist Church of Christ. J J
Battle moderator
1st on motion read the constitution
2nd opened a door for the reception of members when
recieved by letter James Jackson and his wife Sarah and
his daughter Lucinda also Catharine Harper also Eli F.
Walker and his wife Nancy Walker and Sarah Thompson all>
of which were recieved into the full fellowship of the
church.
3rd on motion by Bro. Eli Walker that the
church set apart Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in May>
next for to chose a pastor. The church agreed to
purchase a Blank Book.
Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference
1st when recieved by letter Joseph Battle and his wife
Sophia Battle also Levi L. Walker and his wife
Elizabeth Walker a Deacon and deaconess into the full
fellowship of the church. Also recieved Mary _?__ by
letter. 2nd Elected by ballat elder J.J. Battle pastor
of the church
Met in conference
;Elder J J Battle
moderator when a door being opened for the reception
members when Brother Thomas Evinham, Sister Mary,
Sister Phebe and sister Charlotte Evinham and Brother
Lewis Evinham{an ordained minister of the ghospel} all
came forward and were recieved by letter
2nd On motion
the church went into a choice of a man to supply us as
a pastor for the year when elder J J Battle ware(were)
the choice
Don(done) in and by order of the church in
conference John Monte Clk Protem
April 1837
end #8
begin #11
August met in Conference, Saturday before 2nd Sunday 1837 Jessee M. Davis
Moderator
end #15
begin #16
[Note: Martha Rainey [email protected]
Mrs.
Parrisade Ellison is Ann Parrisade Rainey Allison.
She married Henry Leonidas Allison.
Mr. Thomas Rainey is Thomas Frederick Rainey, Sr.
(3xgreat-grandfather). He was a brother to Ann
Parrisade Rainey Allison.]
I am pretty excited about seeing Henry Ellison (Allison) and his wife (Ann) Parrisade Rainey in this church record. They were married in 1827 in Jasper county, and I have a family bible record of them. Ann died in 1845 having her 11th child. My ancestor was her 4th child, Francis Randolph Allison. Henry married after that twice more--to sisters Mary Ann and Ruth Lanier. The Thomas Rainey in the record is the brother of Ann Parrisade Rainey Allison. He married Mary Dwight Collins in 1845 in Marion County. I don't know much else about her---could be that this Nancy Collum (Collins) could be a relative.)]
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December 9th 1837 met in order
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February 10th 1838
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March 1838
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NOTE:John E. Cottle [email protected]
They migrated from Jefferson Co., GA, apparently
about the time they joined the church. They were in
the 1840 Sumter Co. census and apparently both died
by 1842 when their son Ebenezer J. Cottle was
administrator of their estate, a document which gave
very little information. Ebenezer died about 2
years later, at a very young age but leaving a
substantial estate. I have never known the name of
John J.'s wife until you revealed that her given
name was Elizabeth, but I still do not know her
family name-------I have suspected that it may be
Jennings, the middle name of Ebenezer.
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A. Funderburk, CClk
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A.Funderburk, CClk
Jessee M. Davis moderator
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Absalom Burk CCk
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A.Funderburk, CClk
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A.Burke CCk
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August 10 1839
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September 7th 1839
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November 29th 1839
LB Smith Clk ProTim
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A. Funderburk CCk
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December 12th 1840
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L.B. Smith Church Clk
Jeremiah Southerlin CCk
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begin #76
August 13th 1842
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, John W. Jackson
Modr
1st open the dore for the recipton of members, recieved none
2nd Called for refferances, none
3rd The church agreed to alter there former mode of granting Letters of
Dismifsion, have agreed to rite them after the usual mode tht is laid down
in the Minutes
4th Brother William Jackson and Wife called fer Letters of Dismifsion which
was granted
done by order of Conferance
Levi Justice Clerk protem
end #76
(Note: The Levi Justice mentioned here was the son of Dempsey Justice (1766-1827) a Rev. War soldier, Baldwin County. Appleton H. Justice is believed to be the son of Levi Justice. It is thought that Jackson Justice is another son, although I have not been able to find actual proof. Jarrett/Jared Justice is also thought to be Levi's son and I have been trying hard to find proof of their relationships. Anyone able to give any help on this would be much appreciated. In 1832 Levi was acting as Deacon at the Concord Baptist Church, north of Pleasant Hills, Talbot County.) Morris Justice [email protected]
(Notes: The Elizabeth listed below was Cullen Larzarus Battle's wife. She was Mary Elizabeth Countryman, born May 17, 1822 , died, August 22, 1899. She and Cullen are buried in the Ellaville Cem.
Her parents were John Countryman and Mary Kirk. They are buried in Ebenezer Cem.
She had a sister Martha that married Samuel Caskey. I believe he was mentioned in some of the first minutes of the church.--Martha Rainey) [email protected]
(Note: Brother E. Crutchfield was Edmund James Crutchfield. He
married abt. 1839 in Schley Co., Elizabeth Battle. Elizabeth, born abt.
1824 was the daughter of John Randolph Battle and Lettie Ellington. Martha
Rainey [email protected] )
begin #94
Georgia Sumpter County Oct 7th 1843
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Brother John W.
Jackson Modr
1st open the door fer the reciption of members, recd none
2nd Called fer refferences took up the case of Sister Elizabeth Carrell _?_
which was refered till our next conference
3rd the letter to the Association was red(read) and recd(recieved)
4th Called fer new matters none
5 Brother Archibald Brown and Sister Elizabeth Brown called fer Letter of
dismifsion which was granted J.W. Brown CC Protem
end #94
begin #95
November 11th 1843
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Brother John
Howell, modr
1st open the door fer the reciption of member, recd none
2nd Called fer refferences took up the case of Sister Carroll and on motion
the church dismifsed the case provided the Sister would live with her
husband. Appointed J.W. Jackson and C.L. Battle to see the sister and
advise her to live with her husband
3rd appointed Brethren John Brown, C.L. Battle, J.W. Jackson to rite fer a
letter fer Bro. Wm St__der
4th a committee appointed to wait on Brethren M. Monk and George Hughs fer
theirs non attendance Brethren C.L. Battle, J.W. Brown, James Watson
5th on motion the church went into the choice of a pasture(pastor) when
Brother John Howell was unanimously elected
end #95
begin #96
Georgia Sumpter County December 9th 1843
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, Brother J.
Howell, Mod
1st open the door for the reciption of members, recd none
2nd Called for refferences, none
3rd Called for new matters, none
4th Called for corrispondance, none
5th appointed corrispondance to Fellowship, Brothren C.L.Battle and J.W.
Brown
6th Sister Nancy S Godly aplied for a letter of Dismission which was
granted
Jeremiah Southerlin CClk
end #96
begin #97
January the 15th 1844
The Baptist (Church) of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, Brother J.
Howell, mod
1st open the door for the reciption of members when A. Clark, Margaret L.
Clark and Ellin Clark came forward with letter and was recieved. Also _?_
Sellars by Experience of Grace also Will, a collerd Brother the property of
_?_ M. Godley was recd by Experience of Grace
2nd Called for refferances, none
3rd Called fer New matters when Brother Crawford Jackson came forward with
an acknowledgement of gilty for drunknefs which was not recieved but was
excommunicated
4th A charge prefered Against Brother Wm Clemons for Mifs Conduct and a
committee appointed Brethren G.B. Clark and J.W. Brown
5th A charge prefered against Brother _?_ R. Battle for Ill conduct
appointed the following committee. _?_ _?_ , G.B. Clark and A. Justice
6th the Brother James O. Watson and wife, James Acre and wife called for
letters of dismifsion which was granted
C.L. Battle Clk Protem
end #97
begin #98
February 10th 1844
the Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in Conference, J. Howell mod
1st open the door for the reciption of members, recd none
2nd called for refferances when Brother Wm. Clemmonds came forward and
after making the necisary acknowagments the church forgive the Brother
3rd the church also prefered a charge against Brother John R. Battle for
last conference for Ill Conduct and the Brother came forward and after
making the necisary acknowledgements the church forgive the Brother his
falts
4th Call for new matter,none
5(th) A query proposed by the Brother Moderator, is it rite for a Baptist
to take a _?_ (possibly dram?) where Spirits is sold by the retail In
Answer to the above query the church desided it was not because they
believed it to be _?_ patron to lay before the world.
Jeremiah Southerlin CClk
end # 98
begin #99
March 9th 1844
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
Conference, Brother J. Howell Mod
1st opened the door for the reciption of members,
recd Brother Chappell Hughs by letter from Friendship
Church
2nd Called for refferences, none
3rd Called for New matter when Brother _?_ _?_ came
forward and acknowledged he had made use of Spirits to
an Excefs(excess) and made the Necesary
acknowledgements and the church forgive the Brother
his fault
4th A charge prefered against Brother Wm. Clemmonds
for Drunknef (drunkeness) appointed the following
committee to wait on him, Brethren C.L. Battle, _?_ W.
Brown, and _?_ Owens
5 A charge prefered against Sister Caroline Jackson
in case of Adultry, a committee appointed to
Investigate the matter and report at our next
conference, Brethren C.L. Battle, E _?_ W. Brown,
James Douglas and A. Justice
6th a committee appointed to wait on Brother
Ellington Battle to cite him to our next conference
fer Improper conduct {committee} Brethren James
Davison and H. Sims
7th Sister Rhoda Jackson, Sister Margaret Clemmonds,
Brother Wm. Holloway and Thomas Holloway called for
letter of dismifsion which ws granted
Jeremiah Southerlin, CClk
end #99
begin #100
April the 13 1844
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened the door for the reciption of members, recd
none
2nd called for refferences, on motion took up the
case of Brother Clemmonds when the Brother came
forward and made the necisary acknowledgements and the
church forgive the Brother his falt.
3rd Took up the case of Sister Caroline Jackson when
the committee reported they had endivered (endeavored)
to Investigate the matter as far as possible and the
committee decided against her and also took the voice
of the Church on the case, when the Church expelled
the Sister from the fellowship of the Church
4th Took up the case of Brother Ellington Battle and
he was expelled from the fellowship of the Church and
appointed Brother James Davison to see the Brother and
request his letter of dismifsion which he got from
this church
5th Called fer new matter when Brother Thomas Graham
rose and stated that he had gotten into a Difficulty
with a Brother and the Church decided against the
Brother and he was expelled from the fellowship of the
church
6th Brother Benjamin _?_ brought up a charge against
himself for taking corn that did not belong to him and
the church took up the case and expelled the Brother
from the fellowship of the Church
John Howell moderator, Jeremiah Southerlin CClk
end #100
begin #101
May 11th 1844
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference, J. Howell Mod
1st open the door for the reciption of members, recd
none
2nd Called for refferences, none
3rd the Church prefered a charge against Brother
George Hughs, appointed C.L. Battle, J. Brown, J.
Jackson a committee to wait on him and report at our
next Conference
4th the Church prefered a charge against Brother J.
L_insey and expelled him from the fellowship of the
Church
5th Took up and discussed the subject of Sunday
School and on motion the church elelcted Brother C.L.
Battle President and A.H. Justice Vice president to
arrange and attend to the School
A.H. Justice clerk protem
end #101
begin #102
June 8th 1844
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
Conference, J. Howell Mod
1st opened the door for the reciption of members when
Brother E.D. Eason and wife Elizabeth Eason came
forward and was recd by letter
2nd Called for refferences when the Church took up
the case of Brother George Hughs and expelled him from
the fellowship of the Church
3rd Called for Corrispondance, recd Brethren L.B.
Smith, D.M. Philips, B.T. Smith, N. Golden and Walls
from Pond Town Church . Also recd William Holloway and
Edmund Jackson with a letter from Mt. Carmel Church in
Stewart County Also, recd Brethren N. Derden from
Friendship Church
4th _?_ Brethren to Pondtown and Friendship Churches
_?_ Corrispondance Brother C.L. Battle to rite the
letter to Pondtown Church
5th a reconcideration of our last Conference on the
case of Brother Graham and restored him to the
fellowship of the Church
6th Sister Sarah Jackson and daghter(daughter) _?_
Jackson called for letters of Dismifsion which was
objected to, appointed a committee to Investigate the
Matter and report at our next conference. Brethren
A.H. Justice, J. Brown, and D. Owens committee
Jeremiah Southerlin, CClk
end #102
begin #103
July 1844
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
Conference
1st opened the door for the reciption of members,
recd none
2nd Called for refferences on Motion _?_ over the
refferences till next Conference
3rd Called for the report of the committee that _?_
for Brother Strauders letter and they reported they
had recd a letter of Dismifsion for him from the
church he was expelled
James Mathis Modr Clk Protem
_?_ 1844
A protracted meeting was negleced(neglected) to being
recorded by the former clerk when the church
recid(recieved) by experience 10, a part of the names
not recollected
Freeman Allen and wife Jefse Clark and wife Martha
Clark Garland Gauf Fillis, a servint of E. Wells Elisa
Golding Jefse Wadkins
end #103
begin #104
August 10th 1844
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
Conference, J. Howell mod
1st opened the door for the reciption of members when
Sister Mary Smith came forward and was recd by letter
2nd Called fer refferences when the committee
reported they had recd a letter of Dismifsion for
Brother William Strauder from the Church he was
excommunicated and was recd in full fellowhip of this
church
3rd on Motion the church referred the case of Sister
_?_ to our next conference
4th Brother Chappell Hughs called for a letter of
Dismifsion which was granted
5th Brother John W. Jackson came forward and returned
his licens to the church from which he recd them, on
motion the church reserved the right of Brother John
W. Jackson to Excercise in aney way he may fell
Impressed in his own church at Ebenezer
Jeremiah Southerlin CClk
end # 104
begin #105
Sept 7th 1844
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference, Brother J. Howell Mod
1st open the door for the reciption of members, recd
none
2nd called for refferences, on Motion took up the
case of Sister Sarah Jackson when the committee
reported that the Sister yet wished a letter of
Dismifsion after a full Investigation on the Subject,
the Sister agreed to remain with us
3rd recd Corrispondance from Pond Town B.T. Smith
from Mt. Carmel Chappell Hughs from Friendship J. _?_
T. _?_
4th Appointed Corrispondance to Pond Town Brother
C.L. Battle and others to Friendship Brother E. Wells
and others
5th Appointed Deligates to the Afsociation Brother
C.L. Battle, _?_ W. Brown, and G.B. Clark in case of
failure, Agreed to send five Dollars for missionary
purposes Two dollars for Minutes
Jeremiah Southerlin Clk
end #105
begin #106
October 12th 1844
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
Conference
1st open the door for the reciption of members, recd
none
2nd Called for refferences when the letter to the
association red(read) and recd
3rd A charge prefered against Brother Thomas Graham
for Improper Conduct and after a full Investigation
on the subject the church expelled the Brother from
the fellowshipof the church
4th A charge prefered against Brother Nathaniel B. _?_
for improper Conduct, on motion appointed J.W. Brown,
J.W. Jackson, J.Southerlin a committee to cite the
Brother to our next confeence to answer the charge
prefered agaisnt him
5th The church went into the choice of a preacher
when Brother John Howell was elected
6th Appointed Brethren C.L. Battle, J.W. Brown, G.B.
Clark to inform the Brother of his call
7th Brother _?_ Lee and wife and _?_ Watkins call fer
letters of Dismifsion which was granted
8th On motion the Church Appointed a Building
Committee John E. _?_ Cottle, Brethren E. Wells, _?_
Goff, D. _?_ , C.L. Battle
Jeremiah Southerlin CCk
end #106
begin #107
November 9th 1844
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
Conferance, Brother T.B. _?_ Mod
1st open the door fer the reciption of members, recd
none
2nd Called for refferences, on motion took up the
case of Brother Ingram and took the voice of the
church on the Subject and expelled the Brother from
the fellowship of the Church
3rd Called for new matters, none
4th A charge prefered against Brother John Ward for
Drunknefs and other improper Conduct appointed
Brethren C.L.Battle and J. Southerlin to cite the
Brother to our next conference to answer the charge
prefered against him
5th A charge prefered against Brother Wm Clemmond for
drunknefs appointed Brethren G.B. Clark and D. Owens a
committee to cite the brother to our next Conference
to answer the charge prefered against him
Brethren Shadrick-Meginta and wife, Sister Perm__ Ann
Hughs, Sister Ingram, Isah Dickens, J. Southerlin an
wife, Sister Graham called fer letters of Dismission
which was granted
6th on motion the church went into the choice of a
Clerk when Brother A. H. Justice was unanimously
Elelcted
Jeremiah Southerlin, CClk
end #107
begin #108
Saturday December the 7th 1844
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened the door of the church for the reception
of members and recieved none
2nd called for reference and took up a charge against
Brother Ward for drunknefs and forgive him
3rd took up a charge against Brother Wm Clemens for
drunknefs and excommunicated him
4th called for correspondence, none
5th Sister Melton called for a letter of dismifsion
granted, _?_ called for also granted, Will the servant
of _ M. Godley a letter of dismifsion
Appleton H. Justice CCLK
end # 108
begin #109
January the 11th 1845
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
Conference
1st opened the door of the church for the reception
of members
2nd Called for reference
3rd Called for acknowledgements when Brother Joseph
Clements came forward with one for drunknefs and was
forgiven his fault
4th called for new matters
5th Brother Luther Suard called for a letter of
dismifsion which was granted
John W. Brown, Clerk Protem
end #109
begin #110
February the 8th 1845
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
Conference, John Howel Moderator
1st opened the door of the church for the reception of
members
2nd Called for reference
3rd Called for Acknowledgements
4 Called for new matters the church prefered a charge
against Sister Carrel for unchristian conduct,
excluded her from the church
5th prefered a charge against Brother H.H. Sims for
non attendance and appointed a committee to site him
to the next conference, Committee Davison, Wells and
Deriso
6th A. H. Justice Clk
end #110
begin #111
Saturday March the 8th 1845
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met
inconference, John Howel Mod
1st opened the door of the church for the reception
of members
2nd Called for correspondence and recieved from
Friendship Brother A. Burk from Pond Town Brother B.
Smith from Mount Carmel Brethren J. Sertherling and E.
Jackson
Appointed Correspondence to Friendship C.L. Battle and
J. Davison to Pond Town A. H. Justice and G.B. Clark
to Mt. Carmel J. Jackson and B. Watson
3rd Called for reference and took up a charge against
Brother Sims for non attendance when he arose and
satisfied the church
4th Called for Acknowledgements when Brother Joseph
Clemens came forward and acknowledged having been
drunk and after his promising to dring(drink) no more
Spirits the church forgive him
A.H.Justice CCk
end #111
begin #112
Saturday April the 12th 1845
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference, John Howel Moderator
1st opened the door of the church for the reception
of members and recieved Brother A.N. Carns and wife
A.H. Justice CClk
end #112
begin #113
Saturday May the 10th 1845
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
Conference
1st opened the door of the church for the reception of
members, recieved none
2nd Called for new matters, none A.H. Justice CCk
end #113
begin #114
Saturday June the 7th 1845
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
Conference
1st opened the door of the church for the reception
of members
2nd Called for correspondence and recieved from
Friendship Brethren N. Darden and H. Sheffield
3rd Called for reference
4th Called for new matters when a committee was
appointed to examine into a publick report against a
black Brother and report at the next conference
A.H. Justice {CLK}
end #114
begin #115
Saturday July the 12th 1845
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened the door of the church for the reception
of member and recieved by letter Brother Wilson
Watkins and wife whenever she comes forward
2nd called for reference
3rd took up a charge, Cali_ the property of S.G.
Smith and expelled him from the church
4th prefered a charge against Brother _?_ McGinty for
fighting and on motion laid it over until next
conference
A.H. Justice Clk
end #115
begin 116
Ellington Battle Sunday July the 13th recieved by
restoration into the full fellowship of the Church
Monday night July the 14th recieved by experience of
Grace John Hudson and Eli Clark
July the 15th recieved by experience of Grace Binum
Reed and wife Maryan Reed , Jeremiah Jackson, Fanny
Clark, Matilda Clark and by experience a slave the
property of Mrs. Melton and by restoration Thomas
Graham also by experience Gincy Clark, Mandy Roundtree
A.H. Justice Clk
end 116
begin 117
Saturday August the 9th 1845
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened the door of the church for the reception of
members
2nd called for reference and took up a charge against
Brother McGinty from last meeting and on motion laid
it over until next conference
3rd appointed Brethren Sims and J.W. Jackson delegates
to represent us at the general meeting to convene at
Pleasant Plains friday before the 5 Sunday in August
A.H. Justice CLK
end 117
begin 118
Saturday September 13th 1845
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened a door for the reception of members
2nd called for reference and took up a charge against
Brother McGinty and forgive him
3rd Called for correspondence and recieved from Mt.
Carmel Brother Holliway, from Friendship Brother JRT
Lingo
4th Elected delegates to the Afsociation, John W.
Jackson, C.L. Battle and G.B. Clark in case of failure
A.H. Justice Clk
end 118
begin 119
Saturday October the 11th 1845
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened a door for members
2nd called for reference
3rd read and adopted the letter to afsociation
4 Elected Brother John Howel moderator for the next
year
5th granted Letters of dismifsion to Brother Strauder
and wife, Thomas Graham and Amanda Roundtree
sent for minutes 1.50 for funds 3.25
John W. Jackson (mod) ProTem A.H.
Justice CLK
end 119
begin 120
Saturday Nov the 8th 1845
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened a door for members
2nd Called for new matters
3rd Sisters Elisabeth Cooper {ju} Sarah J. Thompson
and Elisabeth Cooper {Sen} Called for letters of
dismifsion which were granted
4th the church called on Brother Howel for an answer
relative to his serving another year when he arose and
answered in the affirmative
A.H. Justice CLK
end 120
begin 121
Saturday December the 13th 1845
Opened a door for the reception of members
2nd Called for reference
3rd Called for acknowledgements when Brother Joseph
Clemens Acknowledged having drank too much spirits and
on motion the church forgive him
J. Howel {mod} A.H. Justice Clk
end 121
begin 122
Saturday Jan the 10th 1846
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened a door for the reception of members
2nd called for references
3rd called for new matters
J. Howel {mod} A.H. Justice C
end 122
begin 123
Saturday Feb the 7th 1846
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened the door of the church for the reception
of members
2nd called for reference
3 Called for new matters when the church prefered a
charge against Brother Joseph Clemens for intoxication
and expelled him from the church
John Howel A. H. Justice
end 123
begin 124
Saturday March the 7th 1846
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer in conference
1st opened the door of the church for the reception
of members and recieved by letter Nelly Sims
granted a letter of dismifsion to John Ward
2nd prefered a charge against William Strauder and
appointed Brethren Battle, Owens, and Jackson to call
for his letter and cite him to conference
John Howel a.H. Justice
end 124
begin 125-129
Saturday April the 11th 1846
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened a door for the reception of members
2 called for reference and took up the case of Brother
Strauder and on motion laid it over until next
Conference
B. Sims mod A.H. Justice Clk
Church in conference 4th Sunday recieved by experience
of Grace William Walker
Tate moderator A.H. Justice clk
126
Saturday May the 9th 1846
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened the door of the church for the reception
of members
2nd called for correspondence and recieved from Mt.
Zion Church a letter by Brethren Newby and Ship
3rd Called for reference and took up a charge against
Brother Strawder for improper conduct and forgive him
4th appointed Friday before next meeting for the
dedication of the new meeting house and appointed
Brethren C.L. Battle, E.D. Eason and A.H. Justice to
represent us at the general meeting to convene at Mt.
Carmel Friday before the fifth sabbath in _?_ to
invite ministers to be with us at the dedication of
the new house
John Howel-mod A.H. Justice
127
Saturday June the 13th 1846
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened the door of the church for the reception
of members and recieved by experience of grace
Margaret King, by restoration Joseph Clemens also at
knight(night) Catharine Anders and Fanny Watson
2nd called for correspondence and recieved from Pond
Town H. Lumkin and B.T. Smith
3rd on motion the church recieved and welcomed
Brother E.D. Eason as one of the deacons of this
church
4th appointed corespondence to Pond Town Brethren
Battle, Justice, and others
5th appoined A.H. Justice, C.L. Battle, and E.D.
Eason a committee to wait on and settle a difficulty
between Brethren J.W. Jackson and B. Watson
John Howel{mod} A.H. Justice CL
128
Saturday July the 11th 1846
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened the door of the church for the reception
of members
2nd called for reference and took up a charge
against Brother John W. Jackson for improper conduct
and forgive him
3rd called for acknowledgements when Brother C.L.
Battle arose and acknowledged having gotten into a
difficulty when the church freely forgive him
129
Tuesday the 14 of July recd by experience of grace
William T. Eason, Thomas Waters and Ebenezer J.
Wells
Thursday the 15 of July the church restored William
Clemens to the full fellowship of the church in
conference at night recieved by experience of grace
Hezekiah McC__e
John Howel A.H. Justice Clk
end 125-129
begin 130-134
Saturday August the 8th 1846
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met when
Brother Douglas preached and Brother Howel rose in
exortation and the good Lord was with him and the
church and showered down His Spirit to the over
flowing of all present
1st opened the door of the church for the reception
of members and recieved Philip King by experience
2 called for reference
3 called for new matters
4 on motion the church agried to join the Columbus
Afsociation and elected Brethren A.H. Justice, B.B.
Clark, and C.L. Battle in case of failure to
represent us in the Afsociation agreed to send $1.50
cts for minutes and $6.00 for Domestic Mifsion
J. Howel, mod A.H. Justice CLK
Saturday the 12th of Sept 1846
The Baptist Church of Christ at E (benezer) met in
Conference
1st opened the door for the reception of members
2nd read and adopted the Letter to Afsociation
3rd Called for correspondance and recieved from Mt.
Carmel Brother Corley and from Pond Town Brethren
B.T. Smith and S. Elkins
J.W. Jackson A.H. Justice
Friday Oct the 9th 1846
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
Conference
1st opened the door of the church for the reception
of members
2nd Elected Brother Howel pastor for the next year
and appointed Brethren Battle, Curns and Jackson a
committee to wait on him and inform him of his call
J.B. Deavours {mod} A.H. Justice
Saturday Nov the 7th 1846
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened a door for the reception of members
2nd the church prefered a charge against Brother
Joseph Clemens and expelled him also expelled Wm.
Clems and John R. Battle all for intoxication
3rd granted letters of dismifsion to G.B. Clark and
wife, James Hudson and wife, John Hudson and wife,
Bright Watson and wife and daughters and Susan Clark
John Howel{mod} A.H. Justice
Note: The reference of correspondence between the
church at Ebenezer and Pond Town Brethren B.T. Smith
and S. Elkins--B.T. Smith may very well be my GG
Grandfather, Benjamin Tarpley Smith. They were living
at Pond Town during that era. According to the family
history, they were Christian, Church going people.
researcher: Mary Beth Marchant [email protected]
Saturday Dec the 12th 1846
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened a door of the church for the reception
of members
2 called for reference
J. Howel {mod} A.H. Justice {granted a letter
to {M} Allen}
end 130-134
begin 135-143
Saturday Jan the 9th 1847
The church met in conference
1st Called on Brother Howel for an answer in _?_ to
his serving us the present year when he answered in the
negative
2 Elected Brother J. B. Deavers for the next year and
appointed Brethren A. H. Justice, Battle, and Jackson a
committee to wait on him and inform him of his call
3rd the church give Brother Howel a written
recommendation to the Mercer University at Ten Field Ga
for his Chriastian _?_ Sound faith and orderly walk
J. Howel mod A. H. Justice CLK
P. S. granted letters of dismifsion to Jefse Clark and
wife
A. H. Justice
Saturday February the 1_th 1847
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference
1st opened a door for the reception of members
2 took up the case of Brother Eason's acting as one of
the deacons of this church when the committee reported
he wouldn't serve
3rd took up the case in relation to Brother Deavours
serving us and on motion laid it over till next
conference
C. L. Battle mod A. H. Justice
Wednesday night February the 24th 1847
The church at Ebenser met in conference, on hearing of
Brother Deavours refusal to serve the church on motion
the church reconsidered apart of last minute and went
into the choice of a pastor when Brother Hart was
unanimously chosen and appointed John W. Jackson to
wait on him and inform him of his call and report next
meeting
J. W. Jackson mod A. H. Justice Clk
Saturday March the 13th 1847
the Baptist Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in con
1st opened the door of the church for the reception of
members
2nd called for reference when the church called on
Brother Hart for an answer in relation to his serving
the church this year when he answered in the
affirmative.
took up and laid over the election of a deacon until
next meeting
Isaac Hart mod A. H. Justice chs Clk
Saturday April the 17th 1847
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in
conference
1st opened a door for the reception of members
2nd called for reference and took up the case of a
deacon and laid it over until next conference
Isaac Hart mod A. H. Justice CLK
Saturday May the 15th 1847
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in con
1st opened the door of the church for the reception of
members
2 called for reference and took up the case of a
deacon when Brother John W. Brown was duly elected. The
church caled on him for an answer when he accepted the
call.
3rd appointed Brother Battle to request Brother Seay
to aid in the ordination of Brother Brown, appointed
friday before next meeting for the ordination
I. Hart mod A. H. Justice
Saturday June the 12th 1847
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in
conference
Opened the door for the reception of members and
recieved by letter Brother Jacob Sellers and his wife
Georgian Sellers
I. Hart mod A. H. Justice CLK
Saturday July the 10th 1847
The Baptist Churchof Christ at Ebeneser met in
conference
1st opened the door of the church for the reception of
members and recieved by letter Brother N. A. Purifoy
and his wife Mary Purifoy Also Sister Mary Mathe_ and
Brother James M. Davis
Appointed friday before next meeting for the ordination
of Brother Brown
_?_ took up a querry found on the _?_ Is it or is it
not right for a church member to bind ardent Spirits,
the church answered it is not right
The church prefered a charge against Brother Thomas
Waters for keeping grocery and appointed Brethren
Jackson, Battle, and _?_ to labour with him until next
meeting
NOTE: Keeping grocery open on 1st day of week.
Brother William Hubbard called for letters of
dismifsion which were granted
I. Hart mod A. H. Justice Clk
Saturday night in Conference recieved by experience
Elisabeth Jackson and Louisa M. Sellers
I. Hart A. H. Justice
Clk
Saturday August the 7 1847
the Baptist Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in con
1st opened the door for the reception of members
2 called for reference and took up the case of Brother
Waters and expelled him from the fellowship of the
church
appointed next meeting for the ordination of Brother
Brown
appointed A. H. Justice and E. L. Eason to represent us
in the general meeting
Elected Brethren N. A. Purifoy and J. Owens to
represent us in the Afsociation _?_ Justice, _?_ Battle
in case of failure
Upon the statement of Brother John W. Jackson the
church prefered a charge against him for intoxication
and expelled him from the fellowship of the church
Isaac Hart mod A. H. Justice CL
end 135-143
begin 165-170
Saturday July 7th 1849
The baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother John
Jackson mod
open the door of the church for the reception of members, none
cawled for references, none
C.L.Battle Clk
Saturday August 12th 1849
The baptis church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother I. Hart
mod
open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none
cawled for references, none
cawled for new mater, brother Eli Clark is charged with sporting. We appoint
as a commity N.A.Purifoy, John W. Jackson and C.L. Battle as a commity to
talk with him
appointed N.A. Purifoy to prepair a leter to bee red at our next afsociation
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Saturday Sept 8th 1849
The baptis Church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother I. Hart
mod
open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by leter
our beloved brother Isaac Hart as a minister of the gospel
Toock up references the case of Eli Clark continued
we send $1.25 cts for minuets
Sister E. Golding is charged with unchristian like conduck, we appoint
brothers Austin Clark, N.A. Purifoy, Mikel Derrisaw as a commity to see the
sister
report beeing in circulation that brother Edmun D. Easan had traded on the
Saboth, the brother braught up the case themsilf and after giving the cause
of so doing the case was toock up and deferd until our next miting
elected delogates to represent us in our afsociation who ar I. Hart, C.L.
Battle, D. Owens in case of failure
N.A. Purifoy CLK
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother I. Hart
mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by
restoration _?_ R. Battle
2 cawled for references, tuck up the case of brother Eli Clark, laid over
also the case of Sister E. Golding was continued and another commity was
appointed to wait on the sister
also the case of brother E. _?_ Eason when he guive the church Satisfaction
Sister Mariah Cooper cawled for a leter of difmision, granted
went into the chois of a Minister for the insuing yer when brother I. Hart
was unanimously chozen
a contribution of $22.00 was made up for moderator
C. L. Battle CLK
Saturday December 5th 1849
The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference, brother _?_ W.
Jackson moderator
1 open the door of the church for reception of member, none
2 cawled for references when the case of brother Eli Clark was taken up and
the satisfyed
toock up the case of sister E. Golding and after hering from the commity she
was expelled
4 brother Austin Clark and family and brother Eli Clark and wife, brother
James Davis and wife caweled was granted
brother Thomas Waters came forward with an acknowledgement and was restord
to fellowship
brother Waters and wife cawled for leters, was granted
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Saturday Jan 12th 1850
The baptist Church of Christ met in conference, brother I. Hart mod
1 open the door of the church of the reception of members, recieved by leter
brother Calib Owens and sister Mary Owins his wife
2 cawled for references, none
N.A. Purifoy Clk
end 165-170
begin 171-180
Saturday Feb 1_ 1850
The baptis Churh of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference, brother I. Hart Mod
open the door of the church for the reception of
members, recieved none
call for referances, non
A. Purifoy CLK
March and April minute mis laid but nothing of
importence in them the saim as the above
Saturday March 9th 1850
The baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference, brother I. Hart mod
open the door of the church for the reception of
member, recieved by leter brother John H. Purifoy and
Eleza Purifoy his wife
2 called for references, none
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Saturday June 12 1850
The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference, brother I. Hart mod
1 open the door of the church for reception of
mem(bers), recieved by leter brother Calib Owens and
Sister Mary Owins
2 cawled for references, none
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Saturday July 1850
The baptis church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference, brother C.L. Battle mod
open the door of the church for the reception of
member, recieved none
no references
N.A. Purifoy Clk
August Conference the saim Brother I. Hart mod
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Saturday Oct 12 1850
The baptis Church of Christ at Ebinezer met in
conference
1 open the door of the church for the reception of
member, recieved none
cawled f(or) references took up the case of cawling our
pastor and laid it over until next conference
brother Green Davison relates a case of grievence which
was taken up and laid over until next conference
I. Hart mod N.A. Purifoy Clk
Saturday Nov 9 1850
The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference, brother I. Hart mod
open the door of the church for the reception of
member, recieved none
2 called for references, toock up the case of cawling
our pastor when brother Isaac Hart was unanimously
chosen also the case of brother Green Davison and
forgive him
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Dec conference mislaid
Saturday Jan 11 1851
the baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference, brother I. Hart mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of
members, recieved non
cawled for references, none
N.A. Purifoy Clk
February conference mis laid
Saturday April 12th 1851
The baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in
conference, brother _. W. Jackson mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of
members, recieved by leter Sister Gillen Owens by leter
called for references, none
the church being destitute of a pastor cawled upon
brother Fletcher to serve us the remainder of this year
upon which we have selected a commity to wait upon him,
commity C.L. Battle, E.D. Eason, N.A. Purifoy
brother E. Wills cawles for a leter of dismifsion which
was granted
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Saturday May 1851
The baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in
conference, brother C.L. Battle mod
open the door of the church for the reception of
members, recieved non
cawled for reference, the commity being cawled upon
reports that brother Fletcher promises to serve us the
remainder of this year
John A. Purifoy Clk
Saturday June 8th 1851
The Baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in
conference, brother Fletcher mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of
members, recieved non
cawled for references, non
new mater, we appoint a commity to see brother H.H.
Sims to know why he retains his leter from us
N.A. Purifoy Clk
end 171-180
begin 181-189
Geo. Sumpter Co. July 12th 1851
The baptis church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference, brother J.U. Fletcher mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of
members, recieved by experience Martha Page
2 cawled for references, toock up the case of brother
H. H. Sims lerning he had joined Pondtown church
difmifs the case
non new mater
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Georgia Sumpter Co. August 10th 1851
The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference, brother J.U. Fletcher mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of
members, recieved none
2 cawled for references, none
3 cawled for new mater, when brother M. Monk was
reported for non attendence and a commity appointed to
wait on him and report at our next conference. commity
C.L. Battle, D. Owin, E.D. Eason
Also elected brothers Isack Hart and C.L.Battle to
represent us in our next afsociation
Georgia Sumpter Co. September 12, 1851
The Baptis Church of at Ebenezer met in Conference,
brother J. U. Fletcher mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of
members, recieved by leter and experience:
Edmund Jackson Julian Jackson Margaret Powers John
Jackson Permlia Jackson Mariah Antinet Dickson Mary
Derrisow Elizabeth Owens Sarah Owins Katharine Jackson
Penelope Wigins Mary Hart Rebeca Eason Carah Purifoy
Mary Kiser Sarah Kiser Elizabeth Wells James Purifoy
Elbert Scofiield Thomas Owens Edward Neuman Mary
Clements Sarah Clements Sarah Battle Matelda Thompson
Margian Countraman Samuel Hart Thomas L. Dickson G__y
Thompson
Peter the property of McBride Rebe_ the property of
Cottle Cherry the property of Cottle July the property
of Hart Cupit the property of Hart Pheby the property
of Hart Sandy the property of Daniel
2 cauld for references toock up the case of brother
Monk cauld upon the commity who reported favourably
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Georgia Sumpter Co. Oct 10 1851
The baptis Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in
conference, brother J.U. Fletcher mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of
member,none
2 cawled for references, none
2 cawled for new matter, none
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Georgia Sumpter Co. Nov 8 1851
The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference, brother J. U. Fletcher mod
1 open the door of the church for ther reception of
members, none
cawled for references, none
cauled for new mater when Sister Anna King, Mary
Kastin, Elbert Scofield, Margaret Scofield cawled for
leters of dismifsion which was granted
John W. Jackson Clk
Georgia Sumpter Co. Dec 13 1851
The baptis Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in
conference, brother I. Hart mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of
members, recieved none
cawled for references, none
no new mater
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Georgia Sumpter Co. Jan 10 1852
The baptis Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in
conference, brother I. Hart mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of
member, recieved none
cawlled for references, none
no new mater
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Georgia Sumpter Co. 7 Feb 1852
The baptis Church of Christ at Ebinezer met in
conference, brother I. Hart mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of
member, none
2 cauled for references, none
no new mater
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Geo. Sumpter Co. March 13th 1852
The baptis Church of Christ at Ebeneser met in
conference,brother J.U. Fletcher mod
1 open the door of the church for reception of members,
recieved by leter brother Morris Ansley as a deacon ,
sisters Nancy Baker, Elizabeth Ragan, Sarah Jane Ragan
2 cawled for references, toock up the case of brother
Jame Davison for non attendence, on report of the
commity think it bes to further wait on him. Appointed
a commity to wait on him, John W. Jackson,C.L.Battle,
McKey
also prefered a charge against brother Edward Neuman
for drunknefs and swarring, the above commity to wait
on him
granted a leter of dis___ to Joseph Albrit
N.A. Purifoy Clk
end 181-189
begin 190-194
Geor. Sumpter Co. April 10th 1852
The baptis church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, brother I. Hart
mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by
leter brother James Williams and sister Susan Williams, his wife
2 called for references, toock up the case of brother James Davidson and
continued it until the next conference commity to wait on him. C.L. Battle,
E.D.Eason, Wm. Mckey
also the case of brother Edward Neuman, after deliberation excumunicated him
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Georgia Sumpter Co. May 8th 1852
The baptist church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, Brother I. Hart
mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved by
leter Sister Mary Daniel
2 cawled for references, toock up the case of brother Davidson and he being
present gave the church ample satisfaction
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Georgia Sumpter Co. June 9th 1852
The baptis church of Christ at Ebinezer met in conference, brother J. W.
Jackson mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of member, recieved by leter
brother Nealey McNeal
2 cawled for references, none
Wm McKey Clk
Georgia Sumpter Co. July 12th 1852
The baptis Church of Christ at Ebineser met in conference, brother I. Hart
mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none
2 cawled for references, none
we send as delogates to reprosent us in our general meeting I. Hart, C.L.
Battle
N.A. Purifoy Clk
Georgia Sumter Co. August 7th 1852
The baptis church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, brother I. Hart
mod
1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none
2 cawled for references, none
we send as delogates to our Association I. Hart, C.L. Battle, Wm McKey in
case of faliour. We send $1. 25 cts for minuets and $5.00 for Associational
purposes
N.A. Purifoy Clk
end 190-194
begin #195-198
Geo. Sumpter Co. Sept. 11th 1852
The baptis Church of Christ at Ebineser met in conference, _?_ Rufs mod
1 open the dor of the church for the reception of members, recieved non
2 cawled for references when the leter to our association was read and
adopted
granted a leter to brother Morris Ansley
N.A. Purifoy Clk
October and November minuts mislaid
Geo. Sumpter Co. 12th Decm. 1852
The baptis church of Christ at Ebeneser met in conference, brother mod
present
1 open the door of the church for the reception of members, recieved none
2 cawled for references, none
granted leters to brother William V__fe, sister Catherine Andrews, Sister
Wells and servent brother Mackneal
N.A. Purifoy
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1854 C.L. Battle Chs Clerk
Georgia Sumter county
The Baptist Church of Christ at Ebenezer met in conference
1 open the dore for the reseption of members when brethren Anderson Barlow,
John E. Barlow, Garland Barlow, John T. Barlow and sister M.E. Barlow and
Mahala Barlow and Thomas Barlow and his wife Mary Barlow cam forward with
letters, Rec'd
2 caled for Reference, taken up _?_ went in to the choice of a minister to
serve us the Remainder of the year. Chose Bro. Hog__ and appointed comitty
to Wright, Battle, and Purifoy
May 11th 1854 C.L. Battle Bro. Ansley mod
Saturday June 9th 1854
Baptist Church of Christ met conference
1 open the dore for the Reseption of members, recd non
2 Caled for Refference
C.L. Battle Clk Bro. Ansley mod
end 195-198
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