Bullittsburg Baptist Churchbook - 1813-1817

At a Church Meeting held at Bullettsburg on Saturday 2nd of January 1813
Brother Matthews Moderator
Bro'r Whitaker laid in a complaint against his black woman (a member of this Church) by the name of Siller, for Disobedience of orders, for going to dancing frolicks & for departing fom the truth,
The matter was taken up & she being absent, Bro'r Wm. Montague is appointed to cite her to the next meeting.
The reference respecting Bro. Thomas Yowell was taken up & he was found guilty of sin & satisfaction not being obtained he was Excluded
On the motion of Bro'r Wm. Montague Bro'r Goss is invited to act as Moderator in turn with those before appointed
Agreed that our next monthly meeting be at Bro'r Absalom Graves.
Adjourned till meeting in course -
Beverly Ward Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullettsburg on saturday 6th of February 1813 -
Brother Wm. Montague Moderator
Brother Matthews laid in a charge against Amos a black member belonging to Major Philip Craig, for playing the fiddle, for playing at cards & for leaving his wife & taking up with another. The matter was taken up and he being absent, bro'r Wm. Montague is appointed to cite him to the next meeting -
Matthew a black member belonging to bro. Wm. Cave complained against Tom a black member belonging to Bro'r Benj'n Watts, for be having very disorderly & declaring that he would not live in the churcfh. The matter was taken up, & he being absent Bro'r Edward Graves was requested to cite him to the next meeting -
Another complaint By bro'r Wm. Cave against his Simeon Christy for attending dancing parties and dancing himself. The matter was taken up, he also being absent bro'r Absalom Graves is requested to cite him to the next meeting. -
The referenc concerning Bro'r Whitaker's black woman was taken up, but she being absent through inablility The matter was continued
Landon Robinson & Jeremiah Cave was received members of this Church by letters of recommendation Bro'r. Whitaker is appointed to act as singing Clerk with those before appointed to that office
It is also agreed that Tuesday the 16th of the present month be set apart as a day of fasting & prayer & mourning with this Church, & that we meet at Bullettsburg on that day at ten Oclock -
Adjourned till meeting in course,
B Ward Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullettsburg on saturday the 6th of March 1813 -
Bro'r A Graves Moderator
Bro'r Edmund Garnett laid in a complaint against Charles a black member belonging to Nathan Watts for being being guilty of the act of purloining, the matter was taken up and he being absent, Bro'r James Garnett is appointed to cite him to the next meeting.
The matter concerning Philip Craig's Amos was taken up & he was found guilty of sin, but failling to attend & give satisfaction was Excommunicated.
The reference respecting bro'r Watt's Tom was taken up & hes was found guilty of sin, & failing to give satisfaction was Excluded
The reference concerning Simeon Christie was also taken up, & he likewise was found guilty of sin & failing to give satisfaction was also Excluded.
On motion of bro. James Dicken, Bro'r Landon Robinson is encouraged to Exercise a publick gift in any way that me may think proper.
The following ought to have been recorded among the other references touching fellowship, but was overlooked by the Church.
The reference respecting Bro'r Whitaker's Siller was taken up, & She was found guilty of sin, but by her making satisfactory acknowledgement she was acquited.
Adjourned till meeting in course B. R. Ward Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullettsburg on saturday 3rd of April 1813 -
Bro'r Jameson Hawkins Moderator.
The reference respecting Mr. Watt's Charles was taken up & he being absent by reason of sickness the matter is continued
It is agreed that we commune at our next monthly meeting.
Adjourned till meeting in course
B. R. Ward Clk

May meeting 1813
At a Church Meeting held at Bullettsburg on saturday the 5th day of May 1813 - - - .
Bro'r Matthews Moderator.
The reference respecting the above named Charles was taken up, and he still failing to attend is Excluded.
Adjourned till meeting in course
B. R. Ward Clk

The close of Book A
May 13th 1813 Beverly R. Ward, Clerk
of the Church
of Bullittsburg
Boone County, Ky

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[The lists of the names of the members of the church go here. Nine pages of white members and four pages of black members]

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At a Church meeting held at Bullettsburg on Saturday 5th of June 1813 -
Bro'r Absalom Graves Moderator
Bro'r James Graves laid in a complaint against Bro'r James Thomas for getting angry and entering into combat with a man, the matter was taken up & he being absent, Bro'r Ja's Allen was appointed to request him to come to the next meeting & answer the charges alleged against him -
Received a letter from Bro'r Martin Wilson praying the Church to cut him from among them, stating that he believd he did not profess religion. The matter was taken up & he was found guilty of wrong. he being about to start to the army Bro'r Morris & Bro'r John Terrill was appointed to see him respecting of the matter and make a report to the next meeting.
A motion was amde by bro'r Wm. Montague in behalf of the black brethren, to know whether they might appoint meetings contrary to a former act of the Church, or whither (if they wanted a meeting contrary to that act) they should as leave of the Church, the matter was taken up and determined that they should ask leave.

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburg on saturday 3rd day of July 1813
Bro'r Wm. Montague Moderator
The Brethren that were appointed to see bro'r Martin Wilson respecting the letter he wrote to the Church report his reasons to be as follows, that he had been for sometime past in the habit of gambling at Cards & dice &c and acknowledg to be sorry for the same, after hearing the report the Church agreed to lay the matter over till his return from the army
The reference respecting bro'r James Thomas was taken up, & he was found guilty of sin, and still failing to attend & give satisfaction was suspended
On motion of bro'r Wm. Montague's the Church has agreed that the clerk & deacons aportion a sum from ten to fiteen dollars on the members of this Church for the support of the funds & report the same at next meeting.
A letter of dismission was granted to bro'r John Cornelius
Adjourn'd B Ward clk

At a Church meeting held at bullittsburg on saturday 7th day of Augt. 1813
Bro'r Jameson Hawkins Moderator.
The reference respecting Bro'r James Thomas taken. satisfaction obtain'd & he acquited.
The brethren that were appointed to make an aportionment on the members of the church, produced the list of aportionment to the amount of $14.87 1/2 which was approved of by the Church.
Bro'r George Gaines came forward and setled with the Church as treassurer, whose account of Expenditures exactly balance the collection of the last year -
Bro'r Matthews and Bro'r A Graves are appointed to write a letter to the next association & Brethren A Graves, C Matthews J Hawkins & Wm Montague as messengers to bear the same.
Bro'r Martin Wilson having returned from the army the refernce respecting him was taken up. & his failing to attend & give satisfaction was Excommunicated.
Adjourned B. R. Ward Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullets,burg on saturday 4th day of sept'r 1813.
Bro'r Matthews Moderator.
The letter to the association was read & approved.
By motion it was agreed that we commune at our next monthly meeting.
Agreeable to a proclamation of the president of the united states, we have agreed to set apart thrusday the 9th inst. as a day of fasting and prayer.
Adjourned till meeting in course B. R. Ward Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullettsburg on saturday the 2nd day of October 1813 -
Bro'r A Graves Moderator
A motion was made by Brother Edward Graves to consider the conduct & standing of our late sister Polly Ryle, who having married a second time & her first husband yet living. The motion was taken up & continued untill next meeting -
Adjourn'd Beverly Ward CLK

Lord's day 3rd October Received Charlotte (belonging to Wm. Goodrich) by a letter of recommendation -

At a Church meeting held at Bullettburg on saturday 6th of Nov'r 1813
Brother Wm. Montague Moderator -
Brother T. Whitaker Brought a Complaint against bro'r John Love for getting intoxicated & entering into an affray. The matter was taken up & brother Love absent, bro'r Wm. Cave was appointed to cite him to attend the enxt meeting
The reference respecting our late sister Polly Ryle was taken up, & after a full investigation of her conduct she was found guilty of sin & excluded
Brother James Thomas came forward & let the Church know that [he] had playing at fives, the matter was taken up & he was found guilty of sin but his making satisfactory acknowledgement was acquited
Brother Wm. Cloud requested the Church to erase his name from her record stating that he was not a fitt subject for society, neither had he any inclination or desire to live any longer therein - he also was unwilling to abide by the counsel of the Church,
The Church considered his request, found him guilty of sin & Excluded him.
Adjourned till meeting in course
B. R. Ward Clk

At a church meeting held at Bullettsburg on saturday 4 of December 1813
Brother Jameson Hawkins Moderator
The reference concerning bro'r Love was taken up he still being absent & the member who was appointed to cite him also, The matter was continued -
On a motion of the Clerk's he was exonerated from the clerkship & brother Whitefield Early appointed to fill his place
It was agreed that our next monthly meeting be held at Brother John Grave's
Adjourned till meeting in course
B. R. Ward Clk

At a Church meeting held at bullittsburgh on Saturday 1th day of January 1814
Brother Matthews Moderator
On application there is letters of dismission granted to Sisters Catherine Stephens & Alvy Salors
The reference respecting brother, Love, was taken up, he still being absent the Church agrees to continure the matter till the next meeting
It was agreed that our next monthly meeting be held at brother John Terrell -
Adjurned till meeting in course
Whitefield Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at bullitts burg on Saterday 5th day [February] 1814
Brother Graves Moderator
Brother, Abraham Depew, came forward to this Church with a complaint against him Self for drinking two much spiritous lickor, the matter was tacken up, and he found guilty of sin, and the matter was investigated and he was acquitted
brother John Terrills, Sam, came forward to this Church with a complaint agains him Self for committing the sin of adultery, and the matter was tacken up, and he found guilty of sin and this matter was investigated and he suspended.
brother John Terrills, Daphny, came forward with a complaint against hur Self for committing the act of fornication and the matter was tacken up, and She found guilty of sin and the matter was investigated and She Suspended
The reference respecting of brother John Love, was tacken up and he found guilty of sin, the matter was investigated and he still failling to attend was excluded
On a motion by brother william Montague that we appint a day of fasting and prayer and that we do appoint next thursday weak for that purpose -
A letter of dismission granted to brother William Osborn
Adjurned till meeting in course
W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullitts burgh on Saturday the 5 day of March 1814
Brother William Montague Moderator
The reference respecting brother John Terrills, Sam was tacken up and he was excluded -
The reference respecting brother John Terrills, Daphny, was tacken up and She failling to attend and she was excommunicated
Received brother Stephen Graves by a letter of recommendation
Brother Jameson Hawkins made a motion that we tack into consideration to build or repair our meeting house and the matter was tacken up and investigated. and it is agreed that we drop the matter for the present -
Adjurned till meeting in course
W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullitts burgh on Saturday 2d day of April 1814
Brother Jamerson Hawkins Moderator
Brother Michael Clore brought in a comeplaint against brother William Dollans for macking use of these words, that he could out runn, out jump, throwdown or whip any man on the ground, its agreed that the matter be lade over till next meeting and that we do appoint Brother Landon Robinson, to cite him to the Same -
brother Shadrick Rossell, brought in a complaint against him Self for entering in an affray with a man, and the matter was tacking up and investigated and he found guilty of Sin, and he was acquitted on his macking an acknowlidgment
On a motion of William Montague that we do appoint our next meeting to be a communion seson
a letter of dismision is granted to Sister Betsy Christler
Adjurned till meeting in course
W. Early Clk

At Church meeting held at Bullitts burgh on Saterday the 7 day of May 1814
Brother C. Mathis Moderator
Brother Elijah Garnett brought in a comeplaint against him self for striking his wife, the matter was tacking up and investigated, and he found guilty of sin, and he was acquitted on given satisfaction
Brother William Montague brought in a complaint against Sister Nancy Garnett for striking of hur husband & for living of his house in a disordley manner and for drinking two much whisky. The matter was tacking up, and the matter was investigated and she was found guilty of sin and its is agreed that the matter be lade over till next meeting and that we do appint brothers Andrew Brockman & Word to site hur to the Same.
The matter respecting William Dollans was tacking up, and the matter was investigated, and he found guilty of sin, and on macking sattisfactroly exknowledge ment he was acquitted -
Receved brother Lewis Webb by letter of recommendation
A letter of dismission was granted to brother Daniel Conner and wife
Adjurned till meeting in course
W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at bullittsburgh on Saturday the 4th day of June 1814
Brother A. Graves, Moderator
The reference respecting Sister Nancy Garnett was tacken up and she failing to attend She was excluded -
Brother Jimmerson Hawkins brought in a complaint againt Brother James W. O. Thomas, for, Profain Swaring, and the matter was investigated and he found guilty of Sin, and we do appoint Brother Edward Graves to cite him to the next meeting
Receved brother Theophilus Martin by letter of recommendation -
A letter of dismisions granted Brother William Norton & wife and Sister Nancy Horsley -
on a motion of brother Edward Graves we do add brother Stephen Graves as singing clerk to those already appointed
Adjurned till meeting in course
Whitefield Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday the 2 day of July 1814 -
Brother William Montague Moderator
Brother Thomas Green Jun'r brought in a complaint against him Self for entering in an affray with a man and for directing of Some children hom to play at cards. the matter was tackin up and investigated and he found guilty of Sin and on his macking Satisfactroly enknowlege ment was acquited
The reference respecting brother James W. O. Thomas was tackin up and he failling to attend was excluded
Letters of dismision was granted to Sister Lucy Yowell and brother Ezekiel Rice and wife
Adjurned till meeting in course
W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday the 6th day of August 1814
Brother Jamerson Hawkins Moderator
brother C. Mathews and brother Absalom Graves are appointed to write a letter to the next assosiation and brethren C. Mathews, Absalom Graves, Jamerson Hawkins, William MOntague, & Edward Graves as messengers to bare the same
Brother George Gains as treasurur came forward to this Church and on Settlement we find in his hands a ballance of $4.37 1/2 cents -
Brother William Cave brought in a complaint against brother David Hardy for absentinh him self out of the bounds of this Church for two years and from various reports of misconduct that he is guilty of and after investigation he is found guilty of sin and he being absent he is excluded -
On a motion by brother William Montague that we do appoint a day of fasting and prayer and that we do appoint next wensday weak for the same -
W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saturday the 3th day of Sept. 1814
Brother, C. Mathews Moderator
Brother Shadrick Rossell brought in a Complaint against him Self for entering in anffray with a man the matter was tackin up and investigated and he found guilty of sin and he suspended
Its is a greed that we do add Brother Landon Roberson to those already appointed to to the next association
The letter to the association was read and approved
Adjurned till meeting in course
W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday the 1th day of Octob'r 1814
Brother A. Graves Moderator
The reference respecting brother Shadrick Rossell was tacken up and he being absent its a greed that we do lay it over till next meeting
On a motion by brother William Montague that we do appoint the next Lords day a Communion Sesion
a greedable to the advice of the association we do set a part the first wensday in novm next for fasting Prayer humiliation & thanks giving and to meet at this place at 10 Oclock
On a motion by brother Ruben Graves that we tack into consideration brother William Montagues gift the matter was tacken up investigated and it is agreed that we do incoridge him to go forward where ever he thinks proper
[Written in the left margin of the churchbook] Bro. William Montague Licensed to Preach
On a motion by brother Thomas Whitaker that we tack into consideration that of members with droying them Selves from the house intime of business & publick worship the matter was tackin up and investigated and it is agreed that we do disapprobate Shuch conduct and adivse all the members that if they should dicover shuch conduct for the futer to use all brotherly love and tender means to reclaim them
Adjurn'd till meeting in course
W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday the 5th day of November 1814
Brother William Montague Moderator
Receved Sally Lidger for baptism
Brother William Cave's Mathew, brought in a complaint against John Cave's Barneby, for having quit his wife and married a second one and the matter was taken up and he being absent we do agree to lay it over till next meeting and we do appoint brother William Cave to cite him to the Same
The reference respecting brotehr Shadrick Rossell was taken up and on his making an acknoledgement was acquitted
On a motion by Brother Edward Graves that we take into consideration the gift of brother James Garnett, the matter was taken up and investigated and it is a greed that we do incorage him to go forward where ever he thinks proper
[In the left margin of the churchbook] Bro. James Garnett Licensed to Preach
It was agreed that our next monthly meeting be at brother George Ganes
Adjurn'd till meeting in course
W. Early Clk

Thomas Green jun'r Decesed on the 15th day of Octob'r. 1814 and Betsy Watson Decs'd

Bro. John Terrill & Peter, Decesed in Nov'r 1814

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday the 3th day of Decemb'r 1814
Brother, Mathews Moderator
The reference respecting Mr. John Cave's Barneby was taken up and investigated and he found guilty of Sin, and the church agrees to bare with him and he is acquitted
Its was agreed that our next monthly meeting be at bro. John Graves
Adjurn'd till meeting in course
W. Early Clk

Sally Lidger was Baptised the Sunday of Novemb'r 1814

At a Church meeting held at bullittsburgh on Saterday 7th day of January 1815
Brother Hawkins Moderator
On a motion by bro. William Montague that we do appoint a day of fasting prayer & humiliation by a request of the presidence's proclamation and that thursday next be the day and that meeting be at Sister Watts
Its a greed that our next monthly meeting be at bro. Edward Garnetts Adjurned till meeting in course W. Early Clk

[bottom of the page - 12] Sister Patsy Allen departed this life July 24th day 1815
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At a Church meeting held at bullittsburgh on Saterday 1st day of April 1815
Brother C, Mathews Moderator
On a motion by bro. William Montague that our next meeting be a communion sesion
On a motion by William Cave that we do appoint a day of thanksgiving by the Presidence Proclamation and that the Second thursday in april be the day and the meeting be at this place
From a request of the Church at mudd lick by bro. Stears to this Church for helps to assist in a matter of difficulty at there next meeting therefore we have agreed that brethren Absalom Graves, William Montague, Jamerson Hawkins and William Cave attend at there request
On a motion by bro. George Ganes that we take into consideration the time of beginning Publick worship it is agreed that meeting begin in futor at 11 oclock Adjurned till meeting in course W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday 6th day of May 1815
Brother Absalom Graves Moderator
Receved Bro'r Anthony M. Leak by letter of recommendation
On a motion by bro'r Edward Graves the Church appointed bro'r George Ganes, James Graves and Edward Graves to repair the most convenient Spring to the meeting house so as to frurnish Sufficinecy of good water and Some repairs nessery to be done to the meeting house and report there charge at the next meeting Adjurn'd till meeting in course W. Early Clk

Lords day May 7th 1815
Receved Sister Cathy Hudson by letter of recommendation

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday 3rd day of June 1815
Brother William Montague Moderator
Recevid a Note from bro. Larrence Sandford stating that the Church would do well in excluding him and troble them Selves no more a bout him the matter was taken up and then appointed bro' Edward Graves to cite him to the next meeting
The reference respecting the repairs of the spring was taken up and refered till next meeting
From a request of the Church at the forks of Gunpowder for helps to assist in the ordination of a decon at there next meeting therefore it is a greed that brethren Chitester Mathews and Absalom Graves attend at there request. Adjurn'd till meeting in course W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday 1st day of July 1815
Brother C. Mathews Moderator
bro. Micael Clore brought in a complaint a gainst bro. Elijah Dunlany for having thretned to whip bro. William Whitker and given him the lye the matter was taken up and refured till next meeting and we do appoint bro's William Montague, Guilmore, Word, Edward Graves & R. Kirtley to git bro's Elijah Dulany & William Whitker to gether and Settle the difficulty of posible and report to the next meeting
The reference respecting bro. Sandford was taken up and he being absent bro. E. Graves who was appointed to cite him to this meeting reported that he had attended to the order of the Church and that he confesed that he had drank two much Spirits differant times the matter was taken up and he found guilty of sin and he was exclued -
The reference respecting the repairs of the Spring was taken up and the brothers reported that they had attended to the order of the Church and had fixed S'd Spring for use
A letter of Dismission is granted to Sister Fanny Cole adj - W. Early Clk

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At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday 5th day of August 1815
Brother Absalom Graves Moderator
Brother Mathews brought in a complaint a gainst bro. Joseph Graves' Roger jun'r and Nelly for fighting and maken use of il [bad] language - The matter was taken up and they being absent we do appoint bro. Word [Ward]. to cite them to the nex meeting
The refernce respecting bro. Dulany was taken up and the brethren that was appointed to Settle the difficulty attended to the order of the Church and that they got the brothers to gether and that the charges was substaneated a gainst bro. Elijah Dulany the matter was taken up and investigated and he found guilty of Sin and failing to give satisfaction he was suspended -
Brother Jamerson Hawkins is appointed to write a letter to the next association and brethren Absalom Graves, Chitister Mathews Jamerson Hawkins & William Montague as messengers to bare the Same.
on a motion by bro. Mathews that bro James Garnett is a bout to travel to virginia that we give him a Sirtificate of his Standing with us and it is allso granted to bro. Landon Roberson a like Sertificate - Adjurn'd till meeting in course W. Early Clk

Brother John Craig departed this life Oct'br 2d

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At a Church meeting held for the Church at Bullittsburgh on Saterday the 2d day of Sep'r 1815
Brother Montague moderator
The reference respecting bro Elijah Dunlany was taken up he being absent the matter was continued untill next meeting
The reference respecting Roger & Neely black members belonging to bro. Joseph Graves was taken up Roger being present and found guilty of Sin who made a satisfactory acknowledgement was restored
Nelly being absent & refusing to attend the call of the church was also found guilty of Sin and was excluded
The Church letter produced read & approved - and on the motion of bro A. Graves to add two members to the presant number now appointed as messengers to our next association. The Church proceeded to appoint brethren James Garnett & Landon Roberson in addition to the presant number
A greed that we commune at our next monthly meeting
Adjurn'd till meeting in course
W. Early Clk

Brother John Craig departed this life October 2d and bro. Jacob Bullock also in sept 1815
Sister Fanny Sebree departed this life March 10th day 1816

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At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday the 7th day of Octob'r 1815
Brother C. Mathews Moderator
The refernce respecting bro. Elijah Dulany was taken up and he failling to give Satisfaction he Still Stands suspended
On a motion by bro. William Montague that we appoint a day of fasting prayer & humiliation and that next wensday weak be the day and the meeting be at this place at 11 oclock Adjurn'd till meeting in course W. Early Clk

At a Church Meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday the 4th day of Novmb'r 1815
Brother A. Graves Moderator
The reference respecting bro. Elijah Dulany was taken up and Satisfaction being obtained he was restored
Recevid bro. Urial & Fanny Sebree by a letter of recommendation Adjurn'd till meeting in course W. Early Clk

At a Church Meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday the 2d day of Decemb'r 1815
Brother Montague Moderator
A letter of dismission is granted to Sister Nancy Remer Its a greed that our next meeting be at bro. John Graves and the Febuary meeting at bro. Edmond Garnetts
Adjurn'd till meeting in course W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburg on Saterday 6th day of January 1816
Brother C. Mathews Moderator
Know business came forward Its is a greed that we adjurn till next meeting in course
W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at bro. E. Garnetts for the Church at Bullittsburg on Saterday 3d day of Febuary 1816
Brother, Graves, Moderator
A Letter of dismission is granted bro' Richard Tanner and wife
Adjurn'd till next meeting in course
W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday 2nd day of March 1816
Brother Montague Moderator
bro Daniel Mosby brought in a complaint against Silvey a black Sister (belong to Mr. Flurnoy) for conceling Stoling goods. living hur husband and moving a way. The matter was taken up and She not being presant its a greed that bro Thomas Allen cite hur to the next meeting
Adjurn'd till next meeting in course
W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday 6th day of April 1816
Brother Mathews Moderator
The reference respecting Silvey a black sister belong to (Mr. Flurnoy) was taken up and investigated and She found guilty of Sin and She not being presant She is excluded
Recevid Sister Sally Williams by a letter of recommendation
a greed that our next monthly meeting be a communion sesion
Adjurn'd till next meeting in course
W. Early Clk

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At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday 4th day of May 1816
Brother Graves Moderator
On a motion by bro. William Montague that we appoint a day of fasting prayer & humiliation on account of the present drouth and declintion of religion and that next wensday weak be the day and the meeting be at this place at 10 oclock
Adjurn'd till next meeting in course
W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday first day of June 1816
Brother Montague Moderator
bro' Anthony M. Leak brought in a complaint against Letty a black Sister belong to William Brockman for commiting the act of adultery the matter was taken up and She not presant its a greed that Jamison Hawkins cite hur to the next meeting
Adjurn'd till next meeting in course
W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday fivth day of July 1816
Brother Mathews Moderator
The bro Clerk brought in a complaint a gainst Pippen a black member (belong to Sister Kirtley) for being guilty of the act of perloning & also guilty of stating untroths the matter was taken up & he not being presant its a greed that bro' Early cite him to the next meeting
The reference respecting Letty a black Sister belong to Mr. Brockman was taken up and investigated and She found guilty of Sin and She not being presant is excluded
Adjurn'd till next meeting in course
W. Early Clk

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At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saterday 3d day of August 1816
Brother Montague Moderator
The reference respecting Pippen a black member belong to Sister Kirtley was taken up and investigated and he found guilty of Sin and he not being presant is exlcuded
William Montague & Early is appointed to write a letter to the next association and brethren Chitister Mathews, A. Graves, William Montague and James Garnett to bare the Same
On a motion by bro William Cave that we take into Consideration to build or add to our meeting house and its a greed that we appoint the brethren (to wit) William Montague, B. Word, Abraham Depew, Joseph Graves, Urial Sebree and Daniel Mosby as a Committee to draft a plan of the addition to gether with the cost of it and also the plan of buildind a new house together with the cost of that and report to the next meeting
Adjurn'd till next meeting in course
W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at bullittsburg on Saterday 7th day of September 1816
Brother Mathews Moderator
Recevid Sister Ann Craig by letter of recommendation
The Church Letter was produced read & approved
The reference respecting the meeting house was taken up investigated and dispence with for the presant Its a greed that our next meeting be a communion Sesion
Adjurn'd till next meeting in course
W. Early Clk

At a Church meeting held at bullittsburg on Saterday 5th day 1816 October 1816
Brother A. Graves Moderator
On a motion of bro Whitaker the ordination of bro James Garnett is taken into consideration and after investigation is agreed to and that it be purformed on tomorrow week, and also agreed that we set that day apart as a day of fasting & prayer and bro Gass is requites to preach at that time on the Acation and appointed brethren William Cave & Edward Graves to apply to next Middle creek meeting for helps on the acation

A letter of dismission is granted to Sister Julia Dickman[?]

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At a Church meeting held at bullittsburg on Saterday 2 day of November 1816
Bill (belonging) to bro' Terrill came and related a repentance for his backsliden State and was restored to the fellowship of the Church
On motion by bro' James Graves that we take into consideration that of purchasing a small peace of ground adjoining the meeting house, of Mr. Robert Willis. its a greed that brothers George Gains, James Graves, William Montague & Joseph Graves to confur with Mr. Willis, and report to the next meeting
On motion by the Clerk he is exonerated from the Clerkship and bro' Lewis Webb is appointed to fill his place
Adjurn'd till next meeting in course
Whitfield Early Clk

At a church meeting held at Bullittsburg on saturday 7 Decr 1816
Bro' Matthews Moderator
George a black bro belonging to Mr. Worrell brought in a complaint against himself for being in a fray and wanting to fight a member of the church & drinking too much spirits the matter was taken up and investigated & he found guilty of sin & failing to give satisfaction is excluded
Rec'd bro' Leameal & sister Mary Beal by letter of recommendation

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The refference concerning the purchase of a piece of ground was taken up and the brethren that were appointed report as follows that Mr Willis has declined selling at the present
Its agreed that our next meeting is to be at Bro E. Garnetts
A Letter of dismission granted to Bro James Brockman
Adj'd
Whitfield Early C.l.k
pro. tem.

JANUARY 1817
At a church meeting held at Bullittsburg on Saturday 4 January 1817
Bro. A. Graves moderator
Bro. Andrew Brockman informed the church of his having drunk too much spiritous liquor & on giving satisfaction he was acquitted
Agreed that our nest church meeting be at old Mrs. Graves
Adg'd Lewis Webb Clk

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February 1817
At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saturday 4 Feb'y 1817
Bro. William Montague Moderator
Sam formerly a black member of this Church belonging to Bro. John Terrill was restored to fellowship by satisfying the church for the crime for which he was excluded
On motion to privilege the black members of the Church to assemble for the purpose of worship in the night was investigated & it is thought best notto assemble.
Granted a letter of dismission to brother Stephen Graves
Adg'd Lewis Webb Clk

March 1817
At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saturday 1 March 1817
Bro. Matthews moderator
Bro. Abraham Depew informed the Church of his having drunk too much spiritous liquor satisfaction being obtained he was acquitted
A motion to consider bro. Wm. Montague's ministerial gift in regard to ordination was taken up investigated and referenced untill next meeting
Granted a letter of dismission to brother James Garnett
Adg'd Lewis Webb Clk

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April 1817
At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saturday 5th Aprile 1817
Bro. A. Graves moderator
The reference concerning bro. Montague's ordination was taken under consideration and agreed unanimously to ordain him on the sunday suceeding the first saturday in June, at which time we agreed to connvene
Likewise appointed brethren Hawkins & Tho. Whitaker to apply to Mudlick Church. Ward & Brockman to Dry Creek. Edw'd Graves & Th. Allen to Middle creek, Wm. Cave & John Terrill to Forks Gunpowder and James Dicken & Robt Kirtley to Bethel for helps to assist in his ordination
Motioned by bro. Mosby to consider the propriety of appointing more deacons the matter was taken up and agreed to appoint two at next meeting
Mr. John Cave's Fanny formerly a member of this Church was restored to fellowship
Adg'd Lewis Webb Clk

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May 1817
At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saturday 3 May 1817 Bro. W. Montague Moderator
Rec'd by Letter of recommendation Lucy ( a woman of colour) belonging to Bro. McCoy
Bro. John Terrill's Daphny was restored to fellowship by repentance for her backsliden state
The reference concerning the appointment of deacons was taken up and agreed to ordain Brethren Robt Terrill & Robt Kirtley at next Church meeting, provided they are willing to serve
Adg'd L Webb Clk

June 1817
At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saturday 7th June 1817
Bro. Matthews Moderator
Bro. Absalom Graves Jn'r was rec'd a member of this Church by a Letter of recommendation from the Church at Clear Creek
The reference respecting the ordination of Bro. Montague to the office of the Ministry was taken up as the helps from the different

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Churches was sent to attend us as follows
From Gunpowder Brethren C. Wilson, Moses, Vickers & Lewis Conner From Middle Creek Brethren James Ryle & Wm. Garnett From Dry Creek Brethren William Thompson John Stansiffer, John Leathers & Adam Clore From Bethel Bro. Presley Peak & From Mudlick Bro. Philip Roberts. The matter being fully investigated and duly considered it is unanimously agreed that Bro. Montague is a proper subject for ordination and that the rites be performed tomorrow after the ministration of the word. Also the reference respecting the ordination of Brethren Robt Terrell & Robt Kirtley to the office of deacons in this church was taken up investigated and considered and unanimously agreed to and that the rites of ordination be performed also tomorrow at the same time.
Adg'd L Webb Clk

Sunday 8th June 1817 After the ministration of the word the Brethren were set apart by solemn ordination bro. Montague by the prayer & imposition of the hands of Brethren Henderson & HiIldreth Charge by bro. Wilson. Brethren Terrill & Kirtley by prayer & imposition of the hands of Brethren Thomson and Vicers, Charge also by bro. Wilson.
L Webb

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July 1817
At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saturday 5th July 1817
Bro. A. Graves Moderator
Bro. Tho. Whitaker informed the Church that Bro. Abr. Depew has joined the C[onstance- ?] Masonic Lodge. The matter was investigated and he found guilty of sin, & refered till next meeting
Agreed that the deacons & clerk apportion a _____ between fifteen & twenty dollars on the church for the supply of its fund
Adg'd L Webb Clk

Sunday 6th July 1817
Rec'd Sister Elizabeth Mack Mr. Hayden's Charles & John Craig's Marrick by Letters of recommendation - L.W.

August 1817
At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saturday 2nd August 1817
Bro. Wm. Montague Moderator
The reference respecting bro. Depew was taken under consideration satisfaction was not obtained & he was Excluded
Agreed to request the next association to consider their time of convening to an earlier period
Bro. Cave Johnson is appointed to prepare next letter to the association & present the same at next meeting
Adg'd L Webb Clk

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September 1817
At a Church meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saturday 5th September 1817
Bro. Matthews Moderator
The members that were appointed to make the apportionment produced the same which was approved
A motion by Ruben Graves to reconsider the propriety of the request to the association for altering the time of their annual meeting was investigated & agreed to drop the request
The letter to the association was read and approved & Brethren C. Matthews, A. Graves, Wm. Montague, Cave Johnson, Edw'd Graves & J. Hawkins are appointed messengers to the same
Agreed that the next meeting be a communion season
Granted a Letter of dismission to Bro. Ruben Graves & wife
By request of Bro. Mosby he is exhonerated from voting ? in the capacity of a deacon
Adg'd L Webb Clk

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October 1817
At a Church Meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saturday 4th October 1817 Bro. A. Graves Moderator
Rec'd Joseph Botts by experience for baptism
On motion of bro. Edw'd Graves next thursday week is set apart as a day of fasting prayer and humiliation
Adg'd Lewis Webb Clk

November 1817
At a Church Meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saturday 1st Nov'r 1817 Bro. Wm. Montague Moderator
Rec'd a request from the Church at Ten Mile by their messenger bro. John Burch, for helps in the ordination of one of their members to the ministry, the matter was taken up & brethren A. Graves Wm. Montague Robt Kirtley & E. Graves are appointed to attend them
Rec'd Bro. MCoy's Lairna & William Gaines by experience for baptism
Adg'd Lewis Webb Clk

Sunday 2nd Nov'r 1817 previous to the ministration of the word rec'd by Letter of recommendation Elizabeth Mitchell & Eliz. Cornelius

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Cathy Goodrich informed this Church that she had obtained a letter of dismission from a Church to which she was a member in the state of Virginia, but had lost it and desired to become a member of this Church the matter was investigated, and she rec'd
Also by experience for baptism rec'd Fanny Leak
And after the ministration of the word Rec'd Sally Gaines & Elizabeth Ledger by Experience for baptism
L Webb Clk

December 1817
At a Church Meeting held at Bullittsburgh on Saturday 6th Dec'r 1817
Bro. Matthews Moderator
Rec'd Polly Clore Ushly a black woman of bro. Robt Terrill's Lucy Terrill John Coineling and Nancy Watts by experience for baptism
Also bro. Wm. B. Hayden & Peggy his wife by a Letter of recommendation for the Church at Providence
Bro. Joseph Graves Lodged a complaint against Bro. Nathan Underwood for getting intoxicated and making use of profane language, the matter was taken up & he being absent Bro. Hawkins was appointed to cite him to the next Chruch meeting
On application Letters of dismission were granted to bro. A. Leak & wife & bro. William Gilman
On the motion of bro. James Graves it is agreed that a door be opened at every sabbath of publick meeting for the reception of members and on Christmas day also
Adg'd B. Ward Clk (pro. tem)

[Recorded on the left side of the page - written side-ways:] Bro. Graves Sunday 21 Dec'r rec'd Nancy Cornelius , Nancy Terrill, John Terrill, Polly Martin & bro. John Terrill's John, for baptism.
Bro. Terrills 25 Dec'r Rec'd for baptism Maria McCoy Susan Garnett Sarah Garnett, Nancy Mitchell, Polly Whitaker, Judith Gaines & Judith March. - Bro. Beal's Sun'd 28 rec'd James Terrill, James W. Hayden & Peggy McEarly for baptism.

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[A complete record of the Churchbook is on microfilm in the local history section, Boone County Public Library, Main Branch, Burlington, KY. These records were transcribed by James R. Duvall, Union, KY - 2007.]

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