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They had settled near Coryell in 1896 and some of their
children still live near there. Brother Anderson passed away February 1,
1910. Fred [Fred Jehu] Boyd was elected clerk
in 1908 to fill this vacancy.
*See inside back cover.
A. H. Isbell -- Pastor
January 1910 - November 1910
Brother Isbell was born in Grimes County, TX, December 1, 1881. His
family came to Oglesby In 1890. He was educated in the Oglesby School and
Baylor University. When he was a student in Baylor, he surrendered to
preach the gospel. Shortly after his surrender, he was called to preach at
Coryell Church and at Osage. He held these positions as pastor only a few
months when he resigned. He was loved greatly by both congregations and
his influence for good lives on. He has held a number of pastorates in the
western part of the state where he was held in high esteem. He married
Miss Edna Clark of . Denton. She now lives in Fort
Worth.
Brother Isbell held the revival in August 1910. His brother, I. I.
Isbell, had charge of the song service. These services had an uplifting
effect and strengthened the congregation in their religious attitude. The
following were received by baptism:
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