Editor's notes: These Churchbook records are from the first Baptist church constituted in Boone County, Kentucky. It was still known as Campbell County in June 1794 when the church was organized. These are available at the Boone County Public Library on microfilm. They were transcribed by Jim Duvall.
BULLITTSBURG BAPTIST CHURCHBOOK
1795-1800Rules for governing the church
{The rules were not stated at the organization of the church. They developed as they were needed for the church to properly function as a local body of Christ. This list was drawn up October 5th. 1799 and "ordered to be recorded in front of the Record Book." The grammar and spelling are unchanged; additions by this editor are in [ ]. - jrd}Rule 1st Reception of members to be by unanimous consent of the church. Folio 3, Nov., 1795.
Rule 2d Any member wishing to speak in the church is first to rise and address the moderator, & not to speak more than twice to any matter without the leave [permission] of the church. Fol. 3, June, 1795.
Rule 3d A complaining member in any matter shall have no voice in the decision. Fol. 8, March, 1797.
Rule 4th Any member found guilty of sin by majority is not to be restored without unanimous consent. Fol. 8, April, 1797.
Rule 5th Exclusion to be by unanimous consent of the church. Fol. 8, April, 1797.
Rule 6th All transgressions to be dealt with agreeable to the 18th of Matthew except in extraordinary cases of which the church is to judge. Fol. 11th, August, 1797.
Rule 7th Any white male members of this church, who shall fail to attend a church meeting (unless the church shall be satisfied with the cause of such absence), he is requested to come forward at the next [meeting] and give reasons for his absence, then in case of failure, the church shall appoint a member to cite him to the next meeting to give Satisfaction for his neglect. Fol. 16, August, 1798.
Rule 8th All complaints to be received in the church & references touching fellowship attended to before a door be opened for the reception of members. Fol. 22, October, 1799.FROM THE BULLITTSBURG CHURCHBOOK:
The Baptist Church of Christ at Bullittsburg, Campbell County Kentucky, was Constituted June - 1794 on the Philadelphia confession of faith as received by the Elkhorn Association, by Joseph Redding and William Cave [who were representatives from Great Crossing Baptist Church, near Georgetown, KY. Redding was their pastor.]
Of the following members. (to wit)
Lewis Deweese, John Hall, Eliza. Hall, Chichester Matthews, Agnes Matthews, Joseph Smith & Leanna Smith. The minutes of the proceedings of this church from the time of her Constitution till February 1795 were lost. In which time joined the following members, Jeremiah Goodrich, John Jones, George Corn, Isabelle Corn and Elizabeth Smith.FOLLOWING ARE THE MINUTES OF THE BUSINESS MEETINGS OF THE CHURCH:
At a meeting held for the church at Bullittsburg February 7th, 1795 Dorcas Carlton produced a letter of recommendation, and was received a member of the church.
Benjamin Bryan by Experience for Baptism.March 8th, 1795. No business brought forward, were dismissed.
April, 1795.
The matter of a Deacon taken under consideration & referred.May 2d, 1795.
Joined by letter John Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, William Cloud, Jane Cloud, Thomas Whittaker, Elizabeth Whittaker and John Craig.
John Taylor invited to officiate as minister in this church, which he is willing to do.
Chichester Matthews nominated as Deacon.
Agreed to investigate the propriety of a Covenant.
Agreed that the Lord's day in June be a baptism.June 7th, 1795.
Chichester Matthews, chosen, and Ordained a Deacon of the church.
John Conner was received by letter.
Isaac Carlton received by Experience and Baptism.
Sarah Mooney received by letter.
Polly Webb received by letter.
John Conner junr rec'd by letter.
A dissatisfaction arising on account of our Covenant: it is no longer attended to as a rule.July 1795. John Taylor moderator.
Appointed Brethren John Taylor and John Hall as messengers to the next Elkhorn Association [held at Cooper's Run Baptist Church, near Lexington, KY].
Appointed Brethren John Taylor and John Conner to write a letter to said Association.
John Conner appointed Clerk to the church.
Brethren John Taylor and Lewis Deweese to act as moderator in turn, in future.August, 1795. John Hall moderator.
Motioned that a rule of order and Government be first in the church, taken up and referred to next meeting.September 1795. John Taylor moderator.
John Hall lodg'd a Complaint against Benja. Bryan for several things. - and it is referred till next meeting.
The reference respecting a rule & order of Government in receiving and excluding members, was taken up and referred. Agreed that a fund be kept in the hands of the Deacon for the use of this church.October 1795 [moderator not stated.]
The reference concerning the rule and order in the church, being first, referred.
The complaint against B. Bryan, taken up, and unanimously agreed to exclude him for going away in a disorderly manner, and for telling things that were not the truth, and for keeping persons out of their property.November 1795. John Hall moderator.
The reception of members to be by unanimous consent of the church.
The method of excluding members referred to next meeting.December 1795. Lewis Deweese moderator.
Members are to be excluded by this church by a majority.
On Sunday the day following, Philemon Vawter and Anna his wife was rec'd by letter.first Saturday in January 1796. John Hall moderator.
Lucy Conner received by letter.
Any male member of this church failing to come to two church meetings succeeding, the church to cite him or them, to attend the next meeting and give reason for such neglect.
James McIntosh & Sarah his wife received by letter.
Meeting for business and Preaching to begin at 12 O'Clock.1st Saturday February 1796. Lewis Deweese moderator.
George Corn brought a complaint against himself for drinking too much spirituous liquor, his weakness. [Acknow]legement with admonition from the church - gave Satisfaction.
Edmond Garnett and Sarah his wife rec'd by letter.
Benjamin Mitchell and Nancy his wife rec'd by letter. Macon Sands rec'd by letter.
Nancy Deweese rec'd by letter.
March 1796. John Taylor moderator
Agreed that our meeting of business be on the second Saturday in every month.
Motioned to know whether our church meeting be in publick or private.April 1796 William Cave moderator
Forest Webb and Caty his wife rec'd by letter.
Our church meeting [is] to be in publick. Nevertheless in case of private offenses it is agreed that a meeting be call'd.
Motioned to take under consideration the propriety or impropriety of making Sugar on the Sabbath day. Taken up, and the practice condemned.May 1796 John Taylor moderator.
Elizabeth Moseby receiv'd by letter.
William Cave and Susanna his wife rec'd by letter.June 1796. Lewis Deweese moderator.
Agreed to make choice of another Deacon at next meeting. Also to consider the propriety of lay elders.
Agreed that if any Baptist shall settle within the bounds of this church, and failing to join, reasons shall be enquired into for such neglect, and if not satisfactory, the term brotherhood be denyed.
Agreed that any person Speaking in the Church shall first rise and address the moderator, and not speak more than twice to any matter, without leave [permission] of the church.July 1796. John Hall moderator.
James Lee and Mary his wife is admitted members of this church, on information that the Church of which they were members, was dissolved.
The motion to consider the propriety of Elders distinct from Ministers was taken up, and decided there is such office.
William Cave chosen as Elder.
Philemon Vawter chosen as Deacon.
Any member neglecting to partake of the [Lord's] Supper at Communion seasons, it is requested should make known to the Deacons the reason for such neglect.
Agreed that meetings in May and November the church settle [any money owed] with the Deacons. Brethren Cave and Conner to prepare a letter to the association.August 1796 Lewis Deweese moderator.
Ordered Brethren Deweese and Matthews enquire of Jeremiah Goodrich his reasons for neglecting to attend three last meetings and report next meeting.
Lord's day - Lettice rec'd for Baptism.
September 1796 William Cave moderator.
Suzanna Gaines received by letter.
Bro. Goodrich attended and gave satisfaction [for missing three meetings].October 1796 Lewis Deweese moderator.
Hannah Hall rec'd by letter.
The church agrees that any sum of money she may think proper to raise, the Deacons are to proportion it on every member of the church as they shall think Just: but to be Subject to alteration at any time the church may think proper.November 1796 John Hall moderator.
The ordination Lewis Deweese taken in[to] consideration and after much conversation on the matter, agreed to pospone ordination, with encouragement to Bro. Deweese to go forward as a preaching man.
Also the ordination of James Lee taken in[to] consideration and agreed to pospone ordination, but to encourage Bro. Lee as a preaching man to come and see us as often as he can for better acquaintance [Lee apparently lived near present-day Edgewood, Kenton County, KY].
December 1796 John Taylor moderator.
John Watts and Frances his wife received by letter.
Jeremiah Kirtley rec'd by letter.
Moses Vickers received by letter.
Bro. Webb requested to cite Bro. Whittaker to come to next meeting and give his reasons for not attending the last three meetings and respond.
On the motion of James McIntosh to reconsider the mode of raising the fund[s], taken up and established as it was.Second Saturday in January 1797 William Cave moderator.
Thomas Whittaker failing to attend meetng[s], it is agreed that Bro. Garnett cite him to attend our next meeting and give reasons for such neglect.
John Ramey rec'd by letter.
Philemon Vawter ordained as Deacon.Second Saturday in February 1797 Lewis Deweese moderator
A matter of Complaint brought against Benja. Mitchell for harsh speaches [sic] and disorderly conduct. The matter being investigated, he gave Satisfaction by confessing his faults.
Caty Ramey Received by letter.
Thomas Whittaker came forward and gave satisfaction for non attendance of several meetings past.
Motioned by John Conner, that the part of our rule & order respecting the Exclusion of members be reconsidered. Taken up, & refered.March 1797 John Hall moderator
Lucy a black woman of William Cave's rec'd by letter.
Mary Kirtley received by letter.
The matter of Exclusion of members refered.
The matter of Suspension taken up & refered.
Agreed that the Complaining member in any way have no voice in the decision [in the matter of discipline].April 1797 William Cave moderator
George Eve received by letter.
The matter of Suspension taken up -- and agreed that when any member is found guilty of sin by a majority of this church they are not to be restored to fellowship untill general satisfaction is obtained.
Agreed that the Exclusion of members be, by unanimous consent of the church. Ordered that Bro. Hall cite Bro. Craig to attend our next meeting in order to give his reasons for non attendance of meetings.Second Saturday in May 1797 John Taylor moderator
Bro. Craig came forward and gave Satisfaction for non attendance of C meetings past.
Cave Johnson receiv'd by letter.
Benjamin Moore rec'd by letter.
Elizabeth Eve receiv'd by letter.
Sarah Craig rec'd by letter.
Agreed that the meetings in March, June, Sept. and December be communing seasons [the Lord's Supper is observed].
Agreed that the stated monthly meetings be on the first Saturday in every month.
Isaac Carlton laid under suspension for selling a heifer, not knowing to be his own.
[When suspended, a member could not partake of the Lord's Supper. It was the first step in discipline if the issue could not be completely settled when it was brought before the church. However, suspension was not as serious as exclusion, (or excommunication), which removed the member from the church membership. If the person repented - gave satisfaction of his/her repentance - then restoration of membership was granted. jrd]Agreed to reconsider the propriety of building a Meeting house at the seats by Sister Cloud's ry'd [road].
First Saturday in June 1797 James Lee moderator
The reference respecting building a meeting house, was taken up and refered. Agreed that Bro. Webb, cite Bro. Carlton to attend next meeting.First Saturday in July 1797 John Hall moderator
Absalom Graves and Felicia his wife rec'd by letter.
William Bates received by letter.
Nancy Graves was rec'd by letter.
Bro. Carlton restored to fellowship from suspension.
The reference respecting building a meeting house near Sist Cloud's, taken up, and Established.
Also appointed Brethren Jeremiah Kirtley Wm Cave Philemon Vawter, Chichester Matthews, and John Conner, or any three of them to superintend the business and have it done as soon as they can.
Agreed that Brethren John Taylor, George Eve, Lewis Deweese and William Cave shall act as moderators in turn from time to time, untill the church shall make alteration.
Brethren John Taylor, Geo. Eve, & William Cave chosen messengers to the next association.
Bren. Geo. Eve, Wm Cave & John Conner appointed to write a letter to s'd [said] association.First Saturday in August 1797 George Eve moderator
Agreed that the Deacons proportion the price of the Meeting house, on the members of this Church, & each come prepared to pay their parts at next meeting.
The letter to the Association, read and approved.
Motioned that the ordination of Lewis Deweese and James Lee, be taken in[to] consideration, which was taken up, and refered to next meeting.
On a request from Brethren in dry Run settlement [It is believed that this is the present-day Dudley Pike area, of Edgewood, Kenton County; the church was near the old water tower], for helps in Constitution [organizing a church].
Appointed Brethren John Taylor, George Eve, Lewis Deweese, William Cave & John Hall to attend on the third Saturday in September to see if they are ripe [ready] for Constitution.
Query, whether we are bound to deal with publick Transgressors, agreeable to the direction given in the Eighteenth of Matthew. Answered in the affirmative, Except in Extraordinary cases, of which the Church is to be the Judge.
Query, whether it is duty [of the church] to practice the mode of washing one anothers feet, or not. Taken up, and refered to next meeting.First Saturday Sept'r 1797 John Taylor moderator.
The reference concerning the ordination of Bro. Deweese, taken up, and Unanimously consented to, which is to take place on the third Sunday in October at the meeting house.
Also the reference of the ordination of Bro. Lee taken up, and unanimously consented to, which is to take place on the third Sunday in this month, at Dry Run, and Brethren Taylor and Eve, appointed to perform the work.
Query, whether ministers are Equally bound with other members, to pay their proportion of Church Expenses, or not. [It was] refered.First Saturday in October 1797 Lewis Deweese moderator.
The reference concerning washing of feet, taken up. Answered it is [the] duty.
The reference of Ministers being equally bound to pay their proportion of Church Expenses, refered to next meeting.
John Hall appointed to cite Cave Johnson to attend our next meeting, and give his reasons for not filling his seat the last two meetings.
Also Ab[salom] Graves to cite Wm Cave to attend and give his reasons for the same neglect.
John Ramey appointed to treat [talk] with Francis Lehew for not joining the church & report thereof.
John Leatherer receiv'd by letter.First Saturday in November 1797 Lewis Deweese moderator.
The reference of Ministers being equally bound with other members to pay Church Expenses, ref'd [referred].
Bro. Cave gave Satisfaction for his non attendance of two meetings past.
Agreeable to request granted to Sarah Moony a letter of dismission.
Whereas it [is] represented to this Church that there is a difficulty between Bre'n J.[ohn] Taylor & Jas. McIntosh, agreed to call a meeting on Wednesday 15 Instant to try to settle the same.Call'd meeting.
At a called meeting held the 15th of November 1797. Lewis Deweese moderator.
The difficulty [is] between Brethren Taylor & McIntosh. The matter being fully investigated, & McIntosh found in fault, & made confession; which gave full Satisfaction [to the church].First Saturday in December 1797 William Cave moderator.
The reference respecting Ministers being equally bound with other members to pay their proportion of Church expenses, was taken up, and answered in the affirmitive.[The ministers received no financial compensation for his pastoral services, so some ministers believed their services ought to serve as their contribution; the church ruled otherwise. - jrd]
Motioned the church proceed to [acquire] a Pastor, the matter was taken up, and thought not necessary at present.
Mary Vickers was received by letter.
Appointed Bro. Taylor to cite Bro. Cave Johnson again to attend and give reasons for not attending several meetings past.
Also Bro. Bates to cite Bro. John Craig to attend next meeting and give his reasons for the same neglect.First Saturday in January 1798 John Taylor moderator.
Cave Johnson came forward and gave satisfaction for neglect of attending meetings past.
Also J[ohn] Craig gave satisfaction for the same neglect.
Agreed to reconsider the propriety of citing members to attend & give their reasons for failing to attend Church Meetings. Taken up, and refered to next meeting.
First Saturday in February 1798 George Eve moderator.
The reference respecting the rule of citing members to give their reasons for neglect of attending meetings, was taken up, Investigated, and thought improper.
Agreed to reconsider the propriety of that rule respecting members who fail to partake of the Lords Supper at Communions, to give their reasons to the Deacons for such neglect. The matter was taken up, Investigated & thought improper.First Saturday in March 1798 Lewis Deweese moderator.
William Standly received by letter.
Query, Can a church legally receive a member by letter from a Sister Church, when some of her members are agriev'd with him or her for conduct since dismiss'd. The matter taken up & answered in the negative.First Saturday in April 1798 George Eve moderator.
Agreed to meet by Eleven O'Clock on Church meeting days.First Saturday in May 1798 William Cave moderator.
Ord'd [Ordered] that the Deacons proportion 15 Dollars on the members to be paid at next meeting, to pay for the floor of the Meeting-house and raise the Church funds.
Appointed Bro. Eve to purchase a Blank Book for the purpose of recording therein the proceedings of the Church.
Agreed to consider the best method to be taken with members, for failing to attend Church Meetings. Taken up, & refered to next meeting.First Saturday in June 1798 Lewis Deweese moderator.
Bro. Hall complained of Benjamin Moore, for leaving this neighbourhood for about nine months past, when promised a return in a very short time & discharge several Debts, which he has failed to do. The matter taken up, and agreed to write to him to attend next meeting and answer the Complaint.
The reference respecting the best method to be taken with members, for not attending Church Meetings was refered to next Meeting.
Absalom Graves is appointed clerk to this Church in the room [place] of John Conner.
Adam Clore was receiv'd by letter.First Saturday July 7 1798 Bro. Eve moderator
Bathsheba Standley receiv'd by letter.
The reference respecting Benja[min] Moore taken up (he being absent) was refered to the next meeting.
The method to be taken with members who fail to attend Church Meetings, defered.
Motioned by Bro. Hall that the Stated meetings at the Seats at Bullittsburg, (in future) be held at the big spring at Sand Lick - agreed to accordingly.
Appointed Brethren John Taylor, George Eve & William Cave, messengers to our next
Association to be held at the forks of Elkhorn [Baptist Church, near Lexington] the 2d Saturday in August next.
Also appointed Brethren Cave & Graves to write a letter to sd [said] Association, and that the same be presented and read at the next Church Meeting.
Query, whether we agree to bear the Expences of our Messengers to the Association -- Answered in the Affirmative.
Agreed to pay our present messengers for expences the Sum of five Dollars.
Agreed that our delegates have the minutes of the Association printed, & furnish the church with her proportion of copies.First Saturday in August 1798 Bro. Eve moderator
The referance of Benja[min] Moore [was] taken up, and his letter stating his excuse for not attending last meeting, was read, and agreed to pospone the matter till next meeting.
The reference of best method to be taken with members who fail to attend Church meetings, Taken up, and agreed that any white male member of this Church, who shall fail to attend a Church Meeting (unless the church shall be satisfied with the cause of such absence), he is requested to come forward at the next [meeting] and give reasons for his absence. Then in case of failure, the Church Shall appoint a member to cite him to the next meeting and give satisfaction for his neglect.
The letter to the Association, read & approved.
Bro. Eve presented a Blank Book, which was rec'd & ordered that the records of the proceedings of this Church be posted of in the same.
Bro. John Ramey who was appointed to treat [talk] with Francis Lehew (who is said to be a member of our order) on the Subject of Joining, reported that he had treated [talked] with him (he failing to appear) thereupon it is agreed that Bro. Taylor treat with him again on that Subject, & report next meeting.First Saturday September 1st 1798 Bro. Taylor moderator.
A Complaint brought in by Bro. Forest Webb against Bo. William Bates for entering into a Rangleing [wrangling] dispute with some men at the time of his Daughter's Marriage, and throwing a stick at, & threatening to stab them, if they should Rush upon him.
Also another Complaint brought in by Bro. John Jones against the said Bro. Bates for unseasonable visits at the house of a woman, with whom no other white person (Except small children) resided, the defendant being absent, the matters thereof were defer[r]ed.
Francis Lehew came forward & was rec'd by letter.
A Complaint brought in by Forest Webb against Bro. John Ramey for the Act of Extortion in selling Corn. The matter thereof, taken up, & he failing to give Satisfaction, was Suspended. And [we] appointed Breth[ren]: Taylor, Vawter, & McIntosh to Labor with him, and report next meeting.
The reference of Benjamin Moore taken up, and [he] gave Satisfaction by acknowledging his error, and discharging the demands of his Creditors.
Granted to Bro. Benja[min] Moore a letter of dismission.
William Bates came in, and the references concerning him, taken up & after full investigation, it is thought he is faulty, & fail'd to give Satisfaction, were Suspended - & [we] app'd [appointed] Brethren Eve, Deweese, & Johnson to negotiate with him, & report [at our] next meeting.Saturday October 6th 1798 Lewis Deweese moderator.
The reference concerning Bro. J. Ramey taken up, & after due consultation, he made a Satisfactory concession, was restored to fellowship.
The reference concerning Bro. W. Bates, taken up, and Satisfaction not fully obtained, [he] is still held in a state of Suspension.
Margaret Clore Received by Letter.
10 copies of the Minutes of our last Association came to hand and were distributed among the members.
Ordered that the deacons apportion about 40L on the members of this church, & the same to be paid at next meeting.
Agreed to Commune [take the Lord's Supper] at our next monthly meeting.
Agreed to reconsider the propriety of stating times for communing. - refered to next meeting.Saturday 3d of Nov. 1798 Bro. William Cav[e] moderator.
The reference of Bro. Bates taken up, he being absent the matter continued.
The reference of stating times for communing, taken up & disannul'd, & agree to commune occasionally.Saturday Dec'r 1st 1798 Bro. Eve moderator.
Sarah Stubbs Receiv'd [by letter].
The reference of Bro. Bates taken up, and Continued.
Appointed the Deacons to furnish this church with a Table for the use of the Clerk & [for] Communing.Saturday January 5th 1799 Bro. L. Deweese Moderator.
The reference of Bro. Bates was taken up, and Satisfaction not obtained, [he] was Excommunicated.
Query, how far shall we as professors encourage Exhibitions as is generally practiced in Schools[?] Answered that we approve Exhibitions so far as to Single speeches & dialogues, but no plays, or any other thing that might corrupt the morals of the youth.Saturday February 2d 1799 Bro. J. Taylor moderator.
Agreed to consider the propriety of publickly Catechising children. After a full investigation of the matter answered in the negative. [A catechism is a doctrinal booklet with Bible questions and answers.]Saturday March 2d 1799 Wm Cave moderator.
Agreed to reconsider the propriety of publicky Catechising children and after fully debating thereon, Answered by a majority in the negative.
Agreed that when a stated meeting is held at one Extreme part of this Settlement, that the other [part] shall not be deprived of the same privilege when thought necessary.Saturday April 6th 1799 Bro. Wm Cave mod.
Robert Gilmore & Dolly his wife was received by letter.
Agreed Bro. Vawter be allowed 12 / for a Table, agreeable to a former appointment.Saturday May 4th 1799 Bro. Deweese Moderator.
A Complaint brought in by Bro. Eve against William Standley for taking a bill of sale from his Creditors, and after a full investigation of the matter, he failed to give Satisfaction, was Suspended.
Mary Horsley was received by letter.Saturday June 1st 1799 Bro. W. Cave Moderator.
The reference of Bro. Wm. Standley taken up & satisfaction not given, [he] is further Suspended.Saturday July 6th 1799 Bro. J. Taylor Moderator.
On the motion of Bro. Lewis Deweese it is ordered that a Certificate of his [him] being in regular Communion with this church be granted him for obtaining [a] License to Solemnize Matrimony.
The reference of Bro. Standley taken up, Satisfaction given, and he [is] restored to fellowship.
Appointed Brethren George Eve, John Taylor & Lewis Deweese [as] messengers to the next Elkhorn Association to be held at Great Crossings [Baptist Church, near Georgetown, KY] the second Saturday in August next.
Appointed Brethren Wm Cave & Absalom Graves to write a letter to said Association, & the same be read at next meeting.Saturday August 3d 1799 Bro. Cave Moderator.
The letter to the Association read & approved.
Ordered that the Deacons pay the deligates to the Association to defray the Expence of printing the Minutes of Association.
Agreed to reconsider the propriety of Dealing with publick Trangressors, agreeable to the Eighteenth [chapter] of Matthew, refered to next meeting.September 7th 1799 Bro. Deweese Moderator.
The reference for reconsidering the propriety of dealing with publick Transgressors agreeable to the Eighteenth [chapter] of Matthew taken up & after being fully investigated. was answered in the affirmative.
Ordered that the Clerk Collect the Rules of this Church from the records & present them at next meeting.
Appointed Bro. Deweese to cite Bro. Standley to next meeting & give his reasons for failing to attend Church meetings.Lord's day September 8th 1799
William Cloud was Receiv'd by Experience for Baptism.October 5th 1799 Bro. Eve Moderator.
Bro. Standley's reasons for neglecting to attend Church meetings being heard [he] gave Satisfaction.
The clerk produced a list of the Rules of this Church which was read, & ordered to be recorded in front of the Record Book.
Agreed that on Church meeting days, all complaints be received in the Church, & References touching fellowship be attended to before a door be Opened for the reception of members.
On request [we] Ordered that a letter of dismission be granted to Bro. John Ramey & his wife.Nov. 2d 1799 Bro. J. Taylor Moderator.
A Complaint brought in against Sister Jane Cloud & Bro. William Cloud for harsh & unsavory speeches & Railing. The matter was taken up as to her & investigated & satisfaction not given [she] was Suspended.
Also the matter as to him was taken up and investigated & he failing to give satisfaction was also Suspended.Dec'r 7th 1799 William Cave Moderator.
The reference concerning Sist'r Jane Cloud taken up and she restored to fellowship.
The reference concerning Bro. Wm Cloud was also taken up (he being absent) agreed to call a meeting on Saturday next, in order to settle the complaint & appointed Brethren McIntosh & Graves to cite him to said meeting.
Motioned that all persons restored to fellowship from a state of Excommunication, or suspension shall receive a word of reproof or admonition from the moderator, and the Right hand of fellowship [be] given to the restored. Taken up & answered in the negative.
Called Meeting Saturday 14th of December 1799 for the purpose of Settleing [sic] a Complaint against William Cloud. Bro. Deweese Moderator.
The matter was taken up. and he failing to give Satisfaction was Excommunicated.January 4th 1800 Bro. Eve Moderator.
A Complaint brought in by Bro. Thomas Whittaker against Bro. John Hall for keeping as a Compensation for his Troubles & Expences one half the money which he rec'd [received] for a piece of Land by him sold & conveyed in Virginia, belonging to Bro. Chichester Matthews.
The matter was taken up, investigated and [we] appointed Brethren Cave, Conner, Kirtley, Watts and Jones as a Committee to state and settle the matter; who retired and returning, reported as followeth (to wit) that Hall restore to Matthews twelve dollars more, on Matthews giving him a Bond to indemnify him of Conveyance aforesaid, with which Hall refuses to comply, without good Security to said Bond, which being more than the Church requires, and thereupon the matter is continued.
Agreed to consider the propriety of calling a pastor. The matter was taken up and continued.Saturday February 1st 1800 Bro. Taylor Moderator.
The reference concerning Bro. Hall was taken up and Satisfaction given.
The reference of calling a Pastor was taken up investigated, and thought unnecessary at present
Sarah Rogers Received by letter.
Motioned that a plan be fixed on to communicate [contribute] something for the support of the gospel [preacher]. The matter was taken up and continued.
Granted to George Eve & Sist'r Elizabeth his wife a Letter of Dismission
Agreed that an invitation be given Bro. Eve to continue with us - which was by the Moderator perform'd accordingly.March 1st 1800 Bro. William Cave Moderator.
Motioned whether we think it [is our] duty to communicate [contribute] for the support of the Gospel. (or not). Taken up & refer'd.
Bro. Jno Craig appointed to cite Bro. William Standley to attend our next Church Meeting, in order to give his reasons for not attending Church Meetings past.
Ordered that a letter of Dismission be granted to Sister Mary Horseley.Saturday 5th day of April 1800 Bro. Deweese Moderator.
The reference for fixing a plan for communicating [giving] something for the support of the gospel was taken up, and agreed that any sum to be raised for that purpose, to be appointed by the Elder and Deacons of this Church who are to report thereof.
Bro. Standley who was cited to attend this meeting & give his reasons for neglecting to attend Meeting, failed to appear, and thereupon the matter is refered till next meeting.Saturday 3d day of May 1800 Bro. Taylor Moderator.
The reference of Brother Standley, taken up, & satisfaction given.
The report of the Elder & Deacons, who was appointed to apportion the sum of 30 dollars on the members of this Church for the use of Bro. Deweese, was returned and approved.
Saturday 7th day of June 1800 Bro. Cave Moderator.
Motioned, that, Brethren Cave, Kirtley, Vawter & Matthews, who heretofore have at particular times Exercised a publick gift be at liberty to exercise the same in future at their discretion, which was agreed to Accordingly.
Martha Dicken admitted a Member of this Church by letter of recommendation from the Great Crossing [Baptist] Church [near Georgetown, KY].
Jacob Bullock Jun'r received a member of this Church by a letter from the [Baptist] church at Plymouth in the state of New York.
Ann Thialkill receiv'd a member of this church by a Letter from the [Baptist] Church at McConnols run [now known as Stamping Ground Baptist Church, in Scott County, KY].
Jacob Bullock Sen'r (who is by information) a member of our Society, immigrated to this country without being duly dismissed, is admitted a member of this Church by Experience [and statement of his baptism].
Edward Webb received by Experience for Baptism.
Agreed that [a] door be opened to Morrow [tomorrow] morning at 10 Oclock for the reception of members.Sunday June 8th 1800
Met persuant [sic] to adjournment and Received the following members by experience for Baptism Jamison Hawkins, James Cloud, William Cave Jun'r and John Graves Sen'r.
Agreed that a Door be opened for the reception of members at this place, - this day [in] two weeks before publick worship Commence - adj'd [adjourned].
Sunday June 22d 1800
Met persuant to appointment and received by letter Nancy Horsley, Robert Garnett, and Elender Garnett.
Also received George Gaines by Experience for Baptism.
Agreed that if application should be made by any person wishing to Join this Church a Door may be opened next Sunday before publick worship commence at Tanners Station. adj'd. [adjourned].
Sunday 29th June 1800
[A]t Tanners Station a door was opened & Sarah Cloud Receiv'd for Baptism.
Saturday 5th July 1800 Bro. Deweese Moderator.
Michael Clore, Dicy Tanner, Peggy Cave, & Elizabeth Depew [were] Received by Experience for Baptism.
Appointed Brethren Taylor, Cave Kirtley & Watts Messengers to our Elkhom Association to be held at Bryants [Station Baptist Church, Lexington]. the second Saturday in August next.
Also appointed brethren Taylor & Graves to write a letter to said Association and the same to be read at next Church Meeting.
Agreed that at any of our stated meetings, a Door may be opened for the reception of Members when thought necessary.
Agreeable to the request of our brethern at Dry run [Baptist Church], [we] appointed brethren Taylor, Cave, Kirtley and Conner, to attend at dry run Meeting house on the third Saturday of this [month] - Instant in order to assist them in a Constitution [organization of a church,] if to them it may appear Expedient.
Granted to Sister Lettie Peck a letter of dismission.Sunday July 6th 1800
Lewis Conner received by experience for Baptism.Lord['s] day, July 13th 1800 at the big spring on Sand lick.
Willoughby Slayden, William Rogers, Patsey Ramey & Leah Cloud received by experience for Baptism.Lord[']s day July 27th 1800 At Tanners Station
Elizabeth Ramey, John Elsey, & Elizabeth Clore received by Experience for Baptism and Henry Hardin & Delilah his wife [were received] by letter.
Agreed that if application should be made by any person wishing to Join this Church a Door may be opened next Sunday before publick worship commence at Tanners Station. adj'd. [adjourned]Saturday August 2d 1800 Bro. Taylor Moderator.
Appointed Bro. Kirtley to act a Moderator in turn with those heretofore appointed for that purpose.
Agreed to appoint an Elder at next meeting Whose ordination is to take place by the Unanimous Voices of this Church.
Christopher Willson received for Baptism.
Granted to sister Dicy Tanner a letter of Dismission.
Agreed that the following members (to Wit) John Leatherer Adam Clark, Margaret Clore Moses Vickers and Mary Vickers be dismissed from our Care who have formed a Constitution [organized a church] at Dry Run.Lord['s] day morning 3d Aug't 1800
Asa a negro man belonging to Brother John Taylor Receiv'd for Baptism.
At the meeting house on Sunday 17th August 1800
Received Abraham Depew Jeremiah Clark & Keziah Ashby by letter.
At the Seats on Sandlick Friday 22nd August 1800.
Received William Webb, also Harry & Lydia belonging to Brother W. Cave for baptism.At Tanners Station Sunday 24th August 1800
Received Elizabeth Ryle also Benja[min], and Dublin & Letty belonging to Bro. Jno. Taylor, and Curry belonging [to] Bro. Jere[miah] Kirtley and Esther belonging to Bro. Jno. Graves & Harry belonging to James Ryle for baptism.
Also Rachel belonging to Joseph Hawkins by letter.At the Meeting house Sunday 31st August 1800
Received for Baptism Beverly Ward John Ryle Arch Galloway's Frank jn'r [John] Taylor's Jacob & Rob't Piat's Rose.Saturday the 6th of September 1800 Brother Jeremiah Kirtley Moderator.
A Complaint against Lewis Conner for going into Capt. Brown's orchard, & getting apples, when forbidden and making use of unsavory Expressions. The matter was taken up investigated, and some recantation made, & he [was] restored.
Received Leannah Lehew Patsey Allen and Richard Vawter for Baptism.
Philemon Conner rec'd [received] a member of this Church by letter of recommendation from a church on Jessamine [Creek].
The reference for appointing an Elder at this meeting was taken up, and Dismissed.Sunday 7th day of Sept'r 1800 at the Meeting house
Lewis Johnson receiv'd for Baptism.Sunday 14 Sept'r 1800 at the seats on Sand lick
Jesse Tomlinson receiv'd for Baptism.
Sunday 21st September 1800 at the Meeting house
John Murley was receiv'd for Baptism.Sunday 28th Sept'm 1800 at Tanners Station
William Montague Sarah Ryle Uriah Edwards. Also Cave Johnson's Alce, Jamison Hawkins's Anthony, Rich'd Dicken's Luck and John Ryle's Luck -- were Received for Baptism.Saturday 4th Octob'r 1800 Brother Deweese Moderator.
A motion for building a meeting house was taken up and continued.
Received Garah Markland and Elizabeth Johnson for Baptism.Sunday 5th October 1800 at the meeting house.
Elizabeth Markland received for Baptism.
Sunday 19 October 1800
Roland Parker & Elanor Parker received by letter.Sunday 26 October 1800 at Tanners Station
Received Milley Voden Lucy Hogan, also Jno. Hall's Elimas & Jno. Taylor's Judeth for Baptism.Saturday 1st day of November 1800 Bro. Wm Cave Moderator.
Polly Lehew, and Frariky Conner received for Baptism.
Nanny (belonging to Bro. Taylor) who was formerly Excommunicated from Clear Creek [Baptist] Church [in present-day Woodford County], this day made a Satisfactory acknowledgement to this church and was restored to fellowship.
The motion for building meeting house was taken up and [we] agreed to build a framed one at this place 40 feet by 24 and 13 feet pitch, and appointed Brethren Cave Johnson William Montague Robert Garnett & Christopher Willson to fix on a plan for the further Compleating of the Same; and also to ascertain the price of the different species, [and] property, that may be thought suitable to defray the expence of the building, and likewise how much money may be deemed necessary to procure the nails hings [hinges] locks & windows [and] glass for the same, and report thereof at next meeting.
Brother Richard Vawter dismissed by letter.
Agreed that Brother William Cave sen'r be at liberty to appoint a meeting at any time & place, and exercise a publick gift [to preach] in any way that he think[s] may be necessary.Saturday 6th day of December 1800 Bro. Taylor Moderator.
Wm Cave Sen'r's Milley, Wm Cave Jun'r's Annis, Richard Parker's Mary, and James Ryle was received for Baptism.
The brethren appointed at last meeting to fix on a plan for compleating [sic] the meeting house this day made their report. And it is agreed to reconsider the propriety of the place fixed on for that purpose, [it] was taken up, & refered to next meeting.
Bro. Jesse Tomblinson dismissed by letter.Sunday 7th Dec'r 1800 at the meeting house
Dan'l Mosby's Pharoah & John Graves's Winnifert received for Baptism.
Also on Fryday 12th Dec'r 1800 Elijah Hogan was Received for Baptism.Sunday 28th December 1800
Ruth Hawkins Fanny Rice, Chist'r Matthews's Fortune Jno. Graves's Seley & Christ'r Willson's Alse was received for baptism.=============== [Taken from the microfilm records at Boone County Public Library, Scheben Branch, Union, KY 41091. These records were typed by James R. Duvall in 1998. Explanations, additions or corrections are in [ ]. - jrd]
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