[The following records of January, 1838 - December, 1839 are transcribed by Mrs. Betty Baldwin of Grace Baptist Church, Georgetown, KY.]
At a church meeting held at Bullettsburg Meetinghouse Saturday 6th of January 1838
Brother Robt Kirtley modrSister Elizabeth Parker returned the Letter that she received from this Church and Still wishes to be considered a member with us.
Agreed to be adjourned
attest - Jas Gaines clk
R. Kirtley modrAt a Bullettsburgh Church meeting first Saturday in February 1838
Bro R. Kirtley modrBrother Absalom Graves laid in a complaint against Bro John W. Graves for joining a Masonic lodge, the matter taken up and Brethren R. Kirtley and R. Botts are appointed to see the Brother and try if possible to reclaim him and request his attendance at our next meeting of business.
Reported that Sister Frances Crisenberry has departed this life since our last meeting.
Agreed to be adjourned
Robt. Kirtley modr
Jas Gaines clkAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house Saturday 3rd of March 1838
Brother Robt Kirtley modrThe refference respecting Bro. John W. Graves taken up the Brethren who ware appointed to see the Brother reported that they had done so and he being unwilling to attend and hear the church is found guilty of Sin and Satisfaction not being obtained he is excluded.
attest - Jas Gaines clk
Robert Kirtley modrFirst Lords day in March 1838
Upon the application of Bro. Robt Kirtley a Letter of Dismission is granted to Brother Henry G. Gaines.
Jas Gaines clk
Robt Kirtley modrAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house Saturday 7th of April 1838
Brother R. Kirtley modrReported that sister Luck a Black member of this church belonging to sister P Cave as departed this life since our last meeting.
On motion it is agreed that Brethren A Graves & R. Botts attend to having our meeting house doors and windows painted and report the expense to this church as soon as the work is completed.
Brother Anderson B. Watts laid in a complaint against himself for permitting dancing in his house. The metter taken up and he found guilty of Sin - Satisfaction being obtained he is acquited.
Agreed to be adjourned
attest - Robert Kirtley modr
Jas Gaines clkAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house on Saturday 5th of May 1838
Bro A. Graves moderator Upon application of Bro. Absalom Graves a letter of dismission is granted to sister Polly Murry.It is reported to this church that Bro. John H. Graves departed this life this morning.
Agreed to adjourn this meeting in course
attest - Jas Gaines clk
Absalom Graves modrAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house Saturday 2nd of June 1838.
Bro Robert Kirtley mdrReceived Brother Elizah Grant and Sister Catharin Grant by Letter of recommendation from the regular Baptist church at Little Blue River, Ia.
Reported that sister Nancy Walton has departed this life since our last meeting.
attest - Jas Gaines clk
Robert Kirtley modrOn first Lords day in June 1838 Received Mariah Sebree by Experience for Baptism.
Third Saturday in June Received Sally Grodridge by Experience for Baptism.
Third Sunday in June at Petersburgh Received Sister Emaline Fisher by Letter of Recommendation from the Baptist church at Aurora Ia.
Fifth Saturday in June Received Catharine Garnett by Experience for Baptism.
July the 1st Received Bellfill Cave by Experience for Baptism.
At a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house first Saturday in July 1838.
Brother Robert Kirtley ModrReceived Emily Moore Ann Graves and Polly Gaines by Experience for Baptism.
And also Received Sister Nancy Botts late Nancy Mitchell, Malinda Hunt and Mary Kirtley by Letters of Recommendation.
Brother Asa T. Kirtley returned the Letter of Dismission which he received from this church and still wishes to be considered a member with us.
Bro. R. Kirtley is appointed to prepare a letter to our next association and present it at our next meeting.
Brethren R. Kirtley E. Graves Whitfield Early A. Graves R. Botts John Duncan and James Gaines are appointed messengers to said association.
Adjourned - Robt. Kirtley mdr
attest - Jas Gaines clkAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house on the first Saturday in August 1838 Bro. R. Kirtley mod
Received Louiza Graves and Falitia Garnett by Experience for Baptist.
The letter to the association by Bro. Kirtley was produced read and approved by the church.
Tuesday the 21st of August 1838 Received Clarisa Balsly by Exerience for Baptism.At a church meeting held at Bullettsburgh meeting house the first Saturday in September 1838. Bro. R. Kirtley Mod
Brother John H. Walton laid in a complaint against Sister Rebecca Hardister & Sister Nancy Jenkins for joining a body of people known as reformers of Campbellites not in union with us. The mater taken up and Bro. W. Early is appointed to write to Sister Hardister and report to this church at our next meeting, and Bro. Edward Graves & Jas Gaines are appointed to see Sister Jenkins and report at our next meeting. Received Eliza Pernell by Experience for Baptism. Reported that Bro Joshua Botts has departed this life since our last meeting.
Agreed to adjourn
attest James Gaines, clk,
R Kirtley Mod.At a church meeting held at Bullettsburgh meeting house on the first Saturday in October 1838. Bro R. Kirtley, mod.
Brother E. Graves reported he had visited Sister Jenkins who confessed the charge to be correct. The mater taken up she found guilty of sin is excluded.
A letter of dismission is granted to Sister Mary Jane Connor.
Bro. A Graves is appointed to have one of our stoves repaired.
On motion it is agreed that the Brethren Deacons make out an apportionment on the free mail members the sum of twenty dollars or near about and report at next meeting.
attest James Gaines, clk,
R. Kirtley modAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburgh meeting house the first Saturday in Nov. 1838. Bro. R. Kirtley mod
Bro A. Graves laid in a complaint against Bro. Fredrick a black member belonging to Br. R. Kirtley for absconding from his master and leaving the church in a disorderly manner. The mater taken up and on motion continued.
The Bro. Deacons reported on apportionment of $20.75 cents to be collected as funds of the church.
Agreed to adjourn
attest James Gaines clk - R. Kirtley modAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house on the first Saturday in December 1838. Brother Robert Kirtley mod
The refference respecting Brot Frederick taken up and he found guilty of sin is excluded. The refference respecting Hardester was taken up and Bro. Early who was appointed to write, reported that he had writen but had received no answer therefore satisfaction not being obtained she is found guilty of of sin and excluded.
Whereas Sister Rachel Lynn has been absent from this church a considerable length of time and this church knowing nothing of her Religious standing, therefore on motion it is agreed that Brethren Absalom Graves and Rolin Botts by appointed to see sister Lynn and ascertain her standing as near as pracktable and report at our next meeting.
Jas Gaines clk
Agreed to adjourn R. Kirtley mod
At a church meeting held at Bullettsburgh meeting house on the first Saturday in January 1839.
Bro. R. Kirtley modThe brethren that were appointed to see Sister Lynn reported that they had attended to the order of the church and that they ascertained from her that she had joined a body of people known as Presbyterains not in union with us and that she still wishes to continue with them. The mater taken up and investigated and she found guilty of sin and satisfaction not obtained is excluded.
The brethren that was appointed at our last April meeting to have our meeting house doors & winders painted reported that the work was done and the cost was $8.00, which report was received by the church. Brethren Conner & Whitaker (to wit) to preach.
Jas Gaines clk
Robert Kirtley modAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburgh 1st Saturday in February 1839.
Bro Robt. Kirtley modNo business claiming the attention of the church, agreed to be adjourned.
Benjamin G. Graves clk protem
R. Kirtley modrSunday Feb. 3rd 1839. Bro. Sam. a black man, the property of John Tomblinson by experience for baptism.
Sunday 17th 1839, received Rody a black woman belonging Childs Coleman by letter of recommendation.
At a church meeting held at Bullettsburg 1st Saturday March 1839.
Bro. R. Kirtley modLetters of recommendation at the request of Br. Roland Botts was granted to Sister Polly Terrill, Lucy Bial, & Elizabeth Parker, also, at the Request of Bro. Daniel Hickerson Letters of dismission was granted to himself Sister Mary Hickerson & Eliza Jones.
____ at the request of Bro. Asa Kirtley letters of dismission was granted to himself and his wife Sister Mary Kirtley.
Agreed that we adjourn from business and invite Bro. Joseph Terrill now with us from Missouri to preach for us.
James Gaines clk
R. Kirtley modrAt a meeting held for the Church at Bullettsburg 1st Saturday April 1839.
Bro. Absalom Graves modrReceived a request from the church at Middle Creek, by Bro John Brady for help to assist in the Ordination of Bro. William Huey as Deacon to meet with them at their next church meeting, second Saturday present instant, the matter was taken up and Brethren Robt Kirtley, A Graves, Roland Botts & Edward Graves were appointed to attend accordingly.
Adj. James Gaines, clk
A. Graves, modrAt a meeting held for the church at Bullettsburgh 1st Saturday May 1839. Bro. Robt. Kirtley modr
Lucy, belonging to Bro. R. Kirtley restored to fellowship with this church.
The help appointed at last meeting to attend at Middle Creek Church, reported that they attended and that Bro. Huey was set apart by Ordination the Office of Deacon.
Adj. - R. Kirtley Mod.
attest - James Gaines, clkAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburgh meeting house Saturday 1st June 1839.
Bro. R. Kirtley modNo business claiming the attention of the church, Bro. Ingram being present was invited to preach.
Adj James Graves clk
R. Kirtley modrAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburgh first Saturday July 1839.
Bro. R. Kirtley modOn motion agreed that the church meet in Petersburg, 3rd Saturday in this month and that the door of the church be opened for this purpose of giving an opportunity to any person offering to become a member of the same, either by letter or any way customary with the church.
Bro. Robt. Kirtley, chosen to write a letter to our next association and present the same at our next regular church meeting.
Reported that Brother George Gaines a member of this Church departed this life on the 26th of June 1839, in the seventy third year of his age. He was born the 29th of October 1766 in Madison County Virginia, removed to Ky in the fall of 1795. He joined this church by Experience of Baptism in June 1800; where he remained an orderly member, a good citizen, and useful neighbor, until his death.
Agreed to adjourned from business and invited Brethren Rice and Bennett to preach for us.
attest - Jas Gaines clk
R. Kirtley modAt a meeting held for the Bullettsburg Church in Petersburg third Saturday July 1839.
Robt. Kirtley modReceived Sister Catharine Tarrents by Letter of Recommendation from the Church at Versailes, & Sister Rachel Williamson from the Church at Stamping Ground, Scott Cty.
Attest James Gaines ClkAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house first Saturday in August 1839
The letter to the association by Bro. Robt. Kirtley was read and approved.
Brethren Robt. Kirtley, E. Graves, R. Botts, E. Grant, A. Graves, & J. Gaines chosen messengers to the Association.
The death of our aged and beloved Sister Conner, was reported at this meeting, who departed this life in phageast in the State of Indianna in the 81st or 82nd year of her age. She had long lived a member with us, and was esteemed by her acquaintants, for the kindness and Christian walk and motherly affection in to end.
Attest - James Gaines clk
R. Kirtley modSunday August 4th 1839
Alice a Black woman belonging to Sister Polly B. Acre formerly a member of the Baptist Church at Blue Run Virginia of which satisfaction being given that she had, obtained a letter, in full fellowship and that the same had been lost, and also given to the church the reason of the hope she has in Christ was received a member with us.
attest - James Gaines clkAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house Saturday the 7th of September 1839.
Bro. Robt. Kirtley moderatorReceived Bro. William M. Grant and Sister Mary Grant his wife by Letter of Recommendation from the Baptist church at Alexandria.
On motion of Bro. R. Botts we agree to set apart the first Wednesday in October as a day of humiliation and prayer to God and meet at this place at 10 o'clock A.M.
Agreed to adjourn
attest Jas. Gaines clk
Robt. Kirtley modrAt a Bullettsburg Church meeting first Saturday in Octobber 1839.
Bro. R. Kirtley modrBro. Edward Graves informed the church that Sister Lucetty Winston has joined the methodist denomination, a body of people not in union with us. The matter taken up and Brethren R. Botts and A. Graves is appointed the Sister, and request her attendance at our next meeting, if she feels willing to do so.
Received Robert Kirtley join by Experience for baptism. [He was later known as Robert E. Kirtley].
Bro. E.[Ezra] Ferris asked for letter of dismission for Asa and Rachel his wife (colored members of this church) which was granted. [Ferris was a physician in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and had been a member of Columbia BC (Cincinnati), the first Baptist in the Northwest Territory. These slaves were automatically freed when they moved to Indiana.]
Agreed to adjourn
attest - James Gaines clk
Robt. Kirtley modrThe date of the acception of James A. Kirtley for baptism is seconded wrong. The record was not made til after his baptism on the first Lords day in November, and then through mistake, it was dated at that meeting. Should have been dated the third Wednesday in October.
At a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house first Saturday in November 1839.
Bro. Robert Kirtley moderatorThe refference respecting Sister Lucetta Winston taken up & she found guilty of sin & failing to give satisfaction is excluded.
Received James Kirtley by experience for baptism.
The Bro. Deacons reported the funds of this church are nearly exausted, & also reported they had aportioned the sum of $20.25 cts. to be paid by the free male members of this church, which was received by the church & placed in their hands for collection.
Penny a black member formily belonging to Jeremiah Graves, & Milly belonging to Mr. Rucker; both dead since our last meeting.
On motion agreed that publick servises to commence with us at 11 o'clock A.M.
Adjourned
Robt Kirtley modr
attest - Jas. Gaines clkSunday Nov. 3rd 1839
Received Elder Daniel James & Sister Ann James by letter of recommendation from Bethel Church State of Virginia, also Hanah a black woman belonging to Bro. James.Saturday Nov. 16th 1839
Received Elizabeth Haydon by experience for baptism.Wednesday Nov. 27th 1839
At a meeting at Bro. Jarvis Haydons, received Sister Amy Adams & Lucy Willoughby by letters of recommendation from the church at Dry Creek Campbell County Ky.
Robt. Kirtley modrAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburg first Saturday in December 1839.
Bro. Robt. Kirtley moderatorBro. W. Earley laid in a complaint against Mathew a black member belonging to this church for getting drunk. The matter taken up, & Bro. Jarvis Haydon appointed to see Bro. Mathew & request his attendance at our next meeting.
Received Jeremiah Graves join by experience for baptism.
A letter of dismission is granted Sister Polly Green by request through Bro. Robt. Kirtley.
attest - Jas. Gaines clk
Robt. Kirtley modrSunday 8th of Dec. 1839
Received Bro. Chatt by letter of recommendation from the church at Bethel Virginia.Monday Dec. 9th 1839
Received Sister Cornelia Graves by letter of recommendation, also received Ann Wilks, Lucy Jane Thomas, Manly Botts, Nancy Cave & Albert (a black man belonging to Bro E. Graves) by experience for baptism.
Jno. Gaines clk protemSaturday Dec 21st 1839
Received Frances Botts, Catharine Duncan, John E. Botts, Joseph C. Graves, by experience for baptismSunday Dec. 22nd 1839
Received Elizabeth Gaines, & Davis Pope by experience for baptism.
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