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Many thanks to Cyndi who provided this information.  It was typed without correcting the punctuation and spelling.  I have added the year to the dates to make it easier if you search for a name on this page.  I also added some spaces, bolding, etc for the same reason.  I have extracted the names, and put them in alphabetical order at the end of the document.  There is also a list of the pastors provided by Cyndi.  
Lela Evans

Members & Others mentioned in the Sessional Record

List of Pastors

History of New Hope Presbyterian Church

Sessional Record of New Hope Presbyterian Church
Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
1870 - 1876

1870

Sept. 17, 1870

The church was organized at this place today by Rev. Geo. P. Richardson, moderator and the following named members admitted: Isham W. Thomas and wife Mary Thomas, James H. Peden & wife Elizabeth E. Peden and Miss Mary Peden their daughter, Laban S. Kerr, Samuel J. Gattis and Mrs. Martha J. Gattis, and Edmond Kerr. After receiving the oregoing members the meeting resolved its self into a church meeting and the following persons were Elected Rulders: Isham W. Thomas, Laban S. Kerr and James Peden.

Sept. 18, 1870

Preaching at 11 o'clock by Rev Geo. P. Richardson. and the ordianance of the lord's Supper was celebrated for the first time at New Hope Church.

Sept 19, 1870

Preachin again today at the conclusion of which the following named persons presented themselves to the sessions and were admitted to the membership of the church on the profession of their faith: J. S. Thomspson and wife Mary Thompson, and Edward Gattis.

Oct. 2, 1870

Preaching by Rev. Geo. P. Richardson at the conclusion of which the following children were admitted and received the ordinance of Baptism: John Adolphus Peden,George Walton Peden, Mittie Telula Peden (children of James H. Peden & Elizabeth Peden), William Lemuel Thomas, Paulina Emeline Thomas, and Samuel Henry Thomas (children of Isham  Thomas and Mary A. Thomas.

Oct 16, 1870

Preaching at 11 'clock, at the conclusion of which the following persons presented themselves to the session and were admitted to membership of the church on the profession of their faith: Mrs. Mary E. Kerr, Miss Susan Gattis, Miss Saminamis Z. Peden and Aurelius C. Peden. On the same day the following children were admitted and received the Ordinance of Baptism: Charles Harper Thompson and Mary Freida Thompson (children of Joseph Thompson and Mrs. Mary Thompson).

Nov. 20, 1870

The session met at 11 o'clock at the church. Present Rev. Geo. P. Richardson the moderator with Elders I.W. Thomas, L.S. Kerr and J.H. Peden. Wen Mrs. Lucinda D.McAfee presented herself and was admitted to the membership of the church by letter from the Methodist church. The following is a copy of the letter: To all whome it may concern. this is to certify that Mrs. Lucinda D. McAfee has been an accepted member of the M.E. Church South Grenada district, Charelston circuit, north Miss.conference. This November 19, 1870 F. P. Pearson, P.C.  Preaching by Rev. Geo. P. Richardson after which there was a collection taken for the education of Ministry. Amount collected by I.W. Thomas & L.S. Kerr Elders $4.25.

Dec. 4, 1870

The session assembled at 11 o'clock a.m. Present Rev. Geo. P. Richardson, moderator with Elders L.S. Kerr, J.H. Peden and I.W. Thomas. Mr. John D. Kerr and Miss Mary J.Kerr presented themselves and were admitted to the full membership of the church at this place by letter from the Methodist church south grenada district Charleston circuit, north Miss. conference & also admitted to the full membership of the church Mrs.Martha E.Kerr, wife of L. S. Kerr on a profession of her faith. The following children were Admitted and received the ordinance of Baptism: Ida E. Kerr, Charles L. Kerr, William M. Kerr and Rhoda D. Kerr. all children of Laban S. Kerr and Martha E. Kerr. Preaching by Rev. Geo. P. Richardson  
I.W.Thomas, clerk
The minutes of New Hope Church Examined and approved as far as written with the following execptions: First, there is no mention made of the ordaining and installing of the Elders Elect to their office. Secondly, no mention is made of the opening the session with Prayer. Thirdly, children are to be Baptised and said to be admitted to the church. Approved at the session of north Miss.Presbytery at College Church.

1871

April 22, 1871

Angus Johnson, Moderator Presbytery

May 7, 1871

The session met the church at 10 1/2 a.m. Present Rev. Geo P. Richardson moderator with Elders Isham W. Thomas, Laban S. Kerr & James H. Peden. The meetin was opened with Prayer. The following persons presented themselves and were examined and admitted to the full membership of the church on a profession of their faith in Christ: Viz. Mrs. Mary Lee Calhoun, Miss Margarett Kerr and Miss Louisa Virginia Jones. The sesiion the adjourned. Preaching at 11 o'clock a.m. by Rev. Geo. P. Richardson at the conclusion The Lord's Supper was taken.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

Aug. 6, 1871

The Session met at the church at 10 o'clock am Sabbath. Present Rev Geo. P. Richardson moderator with Elders L.S. Kerr, J.H. Peden and I.W. Thomas. The meeting was opened with prayer. When the following persons presented themselves and were admitted to the full membership of the church: Mrs. Mary A. Worsley and Mr. Zenis M. Kerr on their profession of faith in Christ, and Mrs. R.C. Kerr (wife of M. Kerr) by letter from the Methodist Church. The Session then adjourned. Preaching at 11 o'clock a.m. by Rev. M. Smith, at the conclusion of which the communion of the Lord's Supper was celebrated.

Aug 7, 1871

Preaching again today.

Aug. 8, 1871

Preaching today at 11 o'clock at conclusion of which the doors of the church were opened and the following members admitted: Mrs. Anitta Thomas and Miss Mary S. Jones. Both received the ordinace of Baptism. Preaching again at candle ling.

Aug. 9, 1871

Preaching today at 11:00 a.m. and the doors of the church were opened and the following persons admitted to membership: Mr. A.H. Chadwell and wife Mrs. Alice B. Chadwell. Mr. Chadwell was Baptized and their infant daughter Genevieve B. Chadwell was also Baptized at the same time. Preaching at night when the following persons were admitted to the membership of the church on a profession of their faith in the redemption of Christ: Mr. Ethel Worsley aged about 75 years. He also received the ordinance of Baptism, and Mrs. Mary J. Crenshaw.

Aug 10, 1871

Preaching at 11 o'clock a.m. when the doors of the church were opened and the following persons were admitted to membership of the church of professing their faith in Christ: Mr. Thomas McGough, Mrs. Elizabeth M. McGough and Miss Martha Gattis.

Aug. 13, 1871

Preaching at 11 o'clock Sabbath a.m. and the doors of the church were opened and the following persons admitted to membership on a profession of their faith in Christ: Mr. James M. Tribble, Mrs. Lavina B. Tribble and Fatima Cambell. Preaching at night when Mr. Thomas F. Campbell presented himself to the Session and was admitted to the membership of the church of professin his faith in the atoning Blood of Christ. he was also Baptized.

Sept. 1, 1871

The Session met at the church today, when Mr. Thomas McGough and Mrs. Elizabeth McGough were dismissed from the church at their own request after being members of the Presbyterian Church at this place thirty three days.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

Oct. 29, 1871

The Session met at Ashland Church at 11 o'clock a.m. and the following persons presented themselves and were admitted to the full membership of the church on professing their faith in Christ: Mr. Alexander Ladley and Mrs. Ella Morrison. Present Rev Geo. P. Richardson moderator with Elders I.W. Thomas, L.S. Kerr and J.H. Peden. Session opened with Prayer.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

1872

April 21, 1872

The Session met at the church today. Present Rev. Geo. P. Richardson moderator with Elders J.H. Peden, L.S. Kerr and I.W. Thomas. When J.H. Peden was approved delegate to the next Presbytery to be held at Sardis, Miss. on the 25th day of this month. Mr. A.H. Chadwell was Elected Deacon of the church. Session opened with Prayer.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

Approved in Presbytery at Sardis, Miss April 27, 1872 with following exceptions: 1st a record is made of certain persons received into the church without any regular meeting of the Session on it.

(pages 14 & 15 missing)

1873

July 6, 1873

The Session met at the church this evening. Present Rev. Geo. P. Richardson moderator with Elder J.H. Peden & I.W. Thomas. The meeting was opened with prayer. Mrs. Louisa Russell and Miss Ella T. Gattis apeared before the Session and after a thourough examination as to their faith in Christ were admitted into full membership of the church.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

July 9, 1873

The Session met at the church this evening. Present Rev. Geo. P. Richardson moderator with Elders J. H.Peden & I.W. Thomas. Session opened with Prayer. Mrs. Jane Little came before the Session and was Examined and received into full Communion of the church.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

July 21, 1873

The Session met at the church at 11 o'clock a.m. Present Rev. Geo. P. Richardson moderator with Elders J. H.Peden & I.W. Thomas. Session opened with Prayer. Miss Mary Russell came before the Session and after a satisfactory  examination was received into full communion of the church.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

Aug. 3, 1873

The Session met at the church at 8 o'clock p.m. Present Rev Geo. P. Richardson moderator with Elders J. H. Peden & I.W. Thomas. Mrs. S.P. Smith  was received into the church by letter from the Grenada Presbyterian church. Session was opened with Prayer.
I. W. Thomas, clerk

1874

Oct 4, 1874

The Session met at the church at 10 o'clock a.m. and was opened with Prayer. Present Rev. Geo. P. Richardson moderator, with Elders L. S. Kerr, J.H.Peden & I.W. Thomas. When Elder L.S. Kerr made a formal application for letters of dismissal from this church in anticipation of removing beyond it's reach. The request was granted and the clerk instructed to issue the same. To wit: To L.S. Kerr & wife M. E. Kerr & their Baptized children Ida E. Kerr, Charles L. Kerr, William M. Kerr, Rhoda Kerr & Lucy Clementine Kerr. The clerk was also instructed to issue a letter of dismissal to Sam J. Gattis for the same reason.

Oct 6, 1874

The Session met at the church at 8 o'clock p.m. and was opened with prayer. Present Rev. Geo. P. Richardson Moderator with Elders J. H. Peden & I.W. Thomas.  Mr. A. C. Fonda and his two daughters Miss Anna J and Miss Avis Fonda presented themselves to the Session and after Examination were admitted into full communion of the church.  Session closed with Prayer.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

1875

Aug. 15, 1875

The Session met at the church at 10 o'clock a.m. Present Rev. W. T. Savage moderator with Elders J.H. Peden & I.W. Thomas. The Session was opened with Prayer. There being no business the Session stood adjourned to meet at the call of the moderator.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

Aug. 19, 1875

The met at 4 o'clock p.m. and was opened with Prayer. present Rev. W. T. Savage with Elders J.H. Peden, L.S. Kerr & I.W. Thomas. When John A. Peden come before the Session and was Examined and received into full communion of the church.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

Aug. 22, 1875

The Session met at 8 o'clock pm and was opened with Pryer. present Rev. W. T. Savage with Elders J.H. Peden and I.W. Thomas. When Louis Kee come before the Session and was Examined and received full communion of the church.
I.W. Thomas, clerk of Session

1876

March 19, 1876

The Session met at the residence of I.W. Thomas. Present Rev. J.R. Fielder mod. with Elders J.H. Peden  I.W. Thomas. When Elder I.W. Thomas was appointed delegate and J.H. Peden alternate to the next meeting of the Presbytery to be held at Grenada begining on Thursday before the third Sunday in April next.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

June 18, 1876

The Session met the church at 10 o'clock p.m. and was opened with Prayer. Present Rev J.R. Fielder mod. with Elders J. H. Peden &  I. W. Thomas. When the following persons were received into the church on letters from Water Valley Presbyterian Church. To wit: J.R. Miller and wife Harriett S. Miller. Mr. David Miller.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

Aug 28, 1876

The Session met at the church at 8 o'clock PM Present Rev J.R. Fielder with Elders L. S. Kerr, J. H. Peden & I. W. Thomas. The Session was opened with Prayer. When the following persons came before the Session and was Examined and received into full communion of the church. To wit: Lemuel McGrew and J. D. Lee.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

Sept. 17, 1876

The Session met at the church at 11 o'clock a.m. Present Elders J. H. Peden, J.R. Miller & I. W. Thomas. Elder J. R. Miller was chosen moderator Pro Tem. Session was opened with prayer. When a letter of dismissal was granted to Mr. S. M. Hanks. And Elder Peden was chosen delegate and I.W. Thomas alternate to the next meeting of Presbytery to be held Pleasant Grove beginning Thursday the 21st day of September next. Elders I.W. Thomas Principal & J. H. Peden alternate rendered their excuse for non attendence at the last meeting of Presbytery which was satisfactory to the Session.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

Nov. 19, 1876

The Session met at the church at 10 o'clock PM Present Rev. J. R. Fielder mod. with Elders J.R. Miller, J.H. Peden, L.S. Kerr & I.W. Thomas. When J.H. Peden was chosen delegate & .W. Thomas alternate to attend the last meeting of Presbytery to be held at Pleasant. Tendered their excuse for not attending, which was approved by Session. The following persons applied for letters of dismissal from this church in anticipation of moving beyond it's limits: Elder L.S. Kerr & wife Martha E. Kerr, Mr. Jno. Kerr & wife Martha A. Kerr, Mrs. Mary E. Kerr, Miss Margarett Kerr and Miss Mary J. Kerr. Elder J. H. Peden and Mrs. E. E. Peden, Mr. A. C. Peden and Jno. Peden. Session opened with Prayer.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

Dec. 17, 1876

The Session met at the church at 12 o'clock today and was opened with Prayer. Present Elders J.R. Miller and I.W. Thomas. J.R. Miller mod. Pro Tem. When letters of dismissal were granted to the following persons in anticipation of their removing beyond the State. To wit: Elder J. R. Miller & wife Harriett Miller and Mr. David Miller, Mr. Lemuel McGrew & wife Mrs. Mary M. McGrew.
I.W. Thomas, clerk

Pastors of New Hope Presbyterian Church:

1866-1868 E. M. Richardson
1869-1874 George P. Richardson
1878-1884 Thomas Ward White
1885-1893 Hugh M. Morrison
1896-1897 Junias M. Batte
1899-1900 D. M. Armentreut
1900-1901 J. Frank Eddins
1909-1912 H. R. Overcash
1913-1915 Morrison Brown
1917-1922 U. S. Gordon
1922-1927 H. K. Pasma
1928-1940 Samuel P. Hawes
1941-1947 L. B. Colquitt
1948-1951 John L. Edwards
1952-1954 Robert M. Lemley
1955-1959 W. M. Fountain, Jr.
1960-1963 William C. Norris, Jr.
1964-1966 William A. Jordan
1967-1970 Edward H. Smith

Summer Student Preacher:

1920 L. J. Sherrill
1922 L.B. Hood
1958 Denton O'Dell
1959 Denton McCellan
1960 Frank Weathersby
1961 Frank Weathersby

3 Months Winter Student Preacher:

1960 John Butts

Singer:

1960-1961 Pat Burke---studying to be Doctor

List of those mentioned in the Session Records

Some are mentioned more than once.

Calhoun, Mrs. Mary Lee
Campbell, Fatima
Campbell, Mr. Thomas F.
Chadwell, Mr. A.H.
Chadwell, Mrs. Alice B.
Chadwell, Genevieve B.
Crenshaw, Mrs. Mary J.
Fielder, Rev. J.R.
Fonda, Mr. A. C.
Fonda, Miss Anna J.
Fonda, Miss Avis
Gattis, Edward
Gattis, Miss Ella T.
Gattis, Miss Martha
Gattis, Mrs. Martha J.
Gattis, Sam J.
Gattis, Samuel
Gattis, Miss Susan
Hanks, Mr. S.M.
Jones, Miss Louisa Virginia
Jones, Miss Mary S.
Kee, Louis
Kerr, Charles L.
Kerr, Edmond
Kerr, Ida E.
Kerr, John D.
Kerr, Laban S.
Kerr, Lucy Clementine
Kerr, M.  (husband of R.C. Kerr)
Kerr, Miss Margarett
Kerr, Mrs. Martha A.
Kerr, Mrs. Martha E.
Kerr, Mrs. Mary E.
Kerr, Miss Mary J.
Kerr, Mrs. R.C.
Kerr, Rhoda D.
Kerr, William M.
Kerr, Zenis M.
Ladley, Mr. Alexander
Lee, J.D.
Little, Mrs. Jane
McAfee,  Mrs. Lucinda D.
McGough, Mrs. Elizabeth M.
McGough, Mr. Thomas
McGrew, Lemuel
McGrew, Mrs. Mary M.
Miller, Mr. David
Miller, Harriett S.
Miller, J.R.
Morrison, Mrs. Ella
Pearson, F.P.
Peden, Aurelius C.
Peden, Elizabeth E.
Peden, George Walton
Peden, James H.
Peden, John Adolphus
Peden, Miss Mary
Peden, Mittie Telula
Peden, Miss Saminamis Z.
Richardson, Rev. Geo. P.
Russell, Mrs. Louisa
Russell, Miss Mary
Savage, Rev. W.T.
Smith, Rev. M.
Smith, Mrs. S.P.
Thomas, Mrs. Anitta
Thomas, Mary A.
Thomas, Isham W.
Thomas, Paulina Emeline
Thomas, Samuel Henry
Thomas, William Lemuel
Thompson, Charles Harper
Thompson, Mary
Thompson, Mary Freida
Thompson, J.S.
Tribble, Mr. James M.
Tribble, Mrs. Lavina B.
Worsley, Mr. Ethel
Worsley, Mrs. Mary A.

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