The 2nd. Saturday in January 1808 after Divine Worship Proceeded to business
1st Brother John Shackleford made choise of as Minister to Preach to and Administer the Ordinances of this Church, and that he be requested to attend us one Year, on our Monthly Meeting days and as much oftener as he can make it convenient
2nd. Agreed that Thos. Settle be appointed to receive what may be communicated for Bro. Shackleford Also keep a Memorandum of the Names of the Brethren from whom it is received and what sum from each -- and report to the Church when call'd on
ABRAHAM GREGORY Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in February 1808 after Divine service proceeded to business ---
1st. Complaint brought against Bro. Iverson Ware for gambling -- Referred to next Meeting ---
2 Took up the subject concerning the Brethren who have mooved out of the bounds of the Church without letters and fail to attend our Meetings -- Referred to next Meeting --
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in March 1808 after Divine worship proceeded to business
1st. Took up the complaint against Bro. Iverson Ware for Gambling (referred from last meeting) He was Excluded for the same --
2nd. Took up the subject (referred from last meeting) concerning the Brethren who have moved out of the bounds of the Church without letters and fail to attend our meetings -- Agreed that the Clerk be directed to make out a list of all the Members and present it to the next Meeting --
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in April 1808 after Divine worship proceeded to business
The matter respecting Bro. John Ware who has moved out of the bounds of this Church and has neglected to apply for a letter of dismission or attend our meetings --Taken up and referred" to next meeting --
Excluded the following members who has moved out of the bounds of the Church without letters of dismission and neglect to attend our meetings George Garrard -- James Ware -- William Rowlet Sen'r William Rowlet Jun'r & Jemima Rowlet
The matter respecting our disorderly members referred to next meeting
Motion made and seconded that the Clerk be called on at our next meeting to make return of the Money lodged with him for the benefit of Bro. Shackleford
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in May 1808 after Divine worship proceeded to business
1 The reference respecting Bro. John Ware is referred to next meeting
Bro. Theodrick Boulware & Bro. James Major is appointed to talk to Bro. Nath'l Thompson respecting his neglect of duty -- and make report at our next meeting
Bro. Finney and Bro. Gregory is appointed to see Bro. Charles Palmer respecting his neglect of duty and report to our next meeting
Bro. William Samuel and Bro. Stephens is appointed to talk to Bro. James Hicklin respecting his neglect of duty and make report at our next Meeting
Bro. Tate & Bro. Wilson is appointed to talk to Bro. James Smither respecting his neglect of duty and make report at our next Meeting
Agreeable to an order of the Church at our last meeting the Clerk made return of the Money deposited with him for the benefit of Bro. Shackleford the sum is Twenty four dollars & twenty five Cents, which sum he is hereby Authorised to pay to Bro Shackleford --
Also the Clerk is requested to keep the subscription paper and receive as before directed
Query. Does this Church think that her members has a rights to invite any Gospel Minister to preach in their houses -- who is in in good standing in their own Church Taken up and agreed that they have aright
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod'r
2nd Saturday in June 1808 after Divine service proceeded to business
1st. The reference respecting Bro. John Ware referred to next meeting --
2nd. Took up the reference respecting Bro. N. Thompson, and from the report of the Brethren the Church professed to be satisfied.
3rd. The reference respecting Bro. Charles Palmer referred to next Meeting --
4th. Took up the reference respecting Bro. Jas. Hicklin and after conversing with him, the Church professed to be satisfied
5th. The reference respecting Bro. James Smither referred to August meeting
6th. Bro. Ware and Edrington, appointed to Cite Bro. G. Twiman to our next meeting, for neglecting to attend meetings of business
7th. Bro. Bohannan & Bro. Blanton, appointed to Cite Bro. John Eidson to next meeting for neglecting meetings of business --
8th. Bro. Gregory & Finney, appointed to Cite Bro. Lewis Palmer to next meeting for neglecting meetings of business
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in July 1808 after Divine worship proceeded to business
The reference respecting Bro. John Ware taken up, Bro. Waller appear'd in his behalf and gave the Church satisfaction, Also applied for a letter of Dismission for Bro. Ware which is granted by the Church.
Took up the referrence respecting Bro. G. Twyman, and after conversing with him, the Church profess'd to be satisfied.
Bro John Eidson return'd his letter of recommendation, the Church after conversing with him profess'd to be satisfied
The matter respecting Bro. Lewis Palmer is referred to next Meeting
At the request of Bro. Isaac Palmer he is granted a letter of Dismission
Received by letter Bro. James Martin and Esther his Wife.
The following Brethren is appointed as Messengers to the Association Carter Blanton Edmund Ware and Theodrick Boulware the same is to prepare the Church letter
Bro. Gregory and Bro. Finney is appointed to Cite Bro. Benjamin Edrington to next meeting for neglecting to attend meetings of business
Bro. Hubbell & Bro. Price is appointed to Cite Bro. Jesse Cole to next meeting for neglecting to attend meetings of business --
The referrence respecting Bro. Charles Palmer referred to next meeting
Agreed by the Church that Bro. Edmund Ware pay the Woman for sweeping the Meetinghouse the year past --
Bro. William Samuel Bro. James Martin and Tho. Settle be appointed to employ some person to keep the Meeting house clean for one year -- Also to employ some person to repair the underpinning of said house -- Likewise some person to make some repairs to the Roof of the same -- The above Expences for repairing and keeping the House clean to be paid out of the Church funds --
Agreed by the Church that the Treasurer make return at our next meeting of the Money Expended with an Acc't of the Church -- and also of what is still remaining in the Treasury --
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod
First Saturday in August I808 after Divine Service proceeded to business
1 Took up the referrence respecting Bro. Lewis Palmer's neglecting meetings of business -- and after receiving a letter from him, in which he charges the Church of acting partially -- Also charges her of acting tyrannically in expelling her former Pastor, which charges the Church declares to be false -- Therefore the Church has Excluded him for the same
2nd. Took up the referrence respecting Bro. Benj'n Edrington's neglecting meetings of business -- he came forward and gave the Church satisfaction
3rd The referrence respecting Bro. J. Cole referred --
4 The referrence respecting Bro. John Bohannon referred --
5 The referrence respecting Bro. Charles Palmer referred --
6 Treasurer reported that he has collected $19, 55, the Church Expenditures $5, 12, 5, So there remains in his hands collected $14. 42. 5
7 The referrence concerning Bro. James Smither, which was referred from June meeting to this, is referred to next meeting --
8 Took up the Answer of the Association of 1807 to a Query from the Northfork, respecting difficulties existing between two Sister Churches, -- the church answered, they were satisfied with the said Answer.
9 Church letter read and approved of.
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Modt'r.
The 2nd. Saturday in September 1808 after Divine Service proceeded to business
1st. Took up the referrence respecting Bro. Jesse Cole's neglecting meetings of business -- he came forward and gave the Church satisfaction.
2nd. Took up the referrence respecting Bro. John Bohannon and referred it to next meeting --
3rd. Took up and referred (the referrence concerning Bro. Charles Palmer) to next meeting
4th. Took up the referrence concerning Bro. James Smither. he came forward and gave the Church satisfaction
5th. Rec'd by letter Sister Elizabeth Stephens
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod'r
The second Saturday in October 1808 after Divine Worship proceeded to business
1st. Took up and referred the referrence respecting Bro. John Bohannon to next meeting
2nd. Took up the referrence concerning Bro. Charles Palmer, he came forward and gave the Church satisfaction
3rd Agreed by the Church that Bro. Gregory & Bro. Price talk to Bro. John Shackleford and see whether he will attend this Church one year more on the same principles he has done the preceding year and report to the Church.
4th. The Bren. appointed to talk to Bro. Shackleford reported to the Church that he was willing to attend this Church the Ensuing year on the same principles as he did the preceeding year. 5th. Agreed by the Church that the Bro. Clerk make report to the Church at our next meeting of what Money is deposited with him for the benefit of Bro. Shackleford
CARTER BLANTON Mod'r
Sunday after Preaching the Church set and received by letter Betty a black Woman the Property of Mrs. Ewels and Peter the property of Mr. Smith Hale
The 2nd Saturday in December 1880 after divine worship proceeded to business
1st. Took up the referrence respecting Bro. John Bohannon's neglecting to attend Church meetings, he came forward and gave his reason for not attending -- the Church Vote his reasons was not satisfactory, also Voted that his conduct and reasons before the church was worthy of Exclusion.
2nd. Agreeable to the request of the Church at our last meeting the Clerk reported there is $11.. 33.. 3 Deposited with him for the benefit of Bro. John Shackleford, he is directed to pay the the same to Bro. Shackleford
3rd. Rec'd and referr'd the following Query to next meeting Query Does this Church think it right to open her meeting house doors to Bro. Smith, Barrow & Tarrant and all those that we believe preaches the Gospel, that are in good standing in their own Churches, and try to be as friendly as in days past
4th. Dismist by letter Sister's, Betsy Martin & Frances Hardin late Bartlet
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod
The 2nd. Saturday in Jan. 7. 1809 after divine Worship proceeded to business --
1st. The Query referred to this meeting from our last, throw'd out.
2nd. The Brethren that Objected to Bro. Shackleford as not being their choise as a Minister, after some conversation concur'd with the Church in their choice
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in February after Divine Worship proceeded to business --
There being no business before the Church she adjourned --
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in March 1809 after Divine Worship proceeded to business
Bro. Joseph Edrington is appointed to examine the Clerks Office in Woodford County to see if there is any Deed recorded there for the Meeting house lot --
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in April 1809 after Divine Worship proceeded to business --
1st. Brother J. Edrington reported that he examined the office at Woodford Court-house and finds that there is no record respecting the meeting house lot.
2. Appointed Brethren Blanton, Ware & T. Boulware to converse with Mr. D. Brown concerning the meeting house lot. also to know whether any more land can be obtained for the use of the Church, and upon what terms. To be reported next meeting --
3. Agreed to take up & refer for consideration untill next meeting that part of the fourth Rule which respects the exclusion of members.
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in May 1809 after Divine worship proceeded to business.
1st The Brethren that were appointed to converse with Mr. Daniel Brown reported that he was willing to let the Church have as much land as she wants at ten dollars per. Acre Then agreed to continue the same three Brethren to act as trustees for her, to have the land Survey'd & obtain a Deed in their names for the use of the Baptist Church at the forks of Elkhorn -- not to exceed One & a Quarter Acres. to be reported next meeting
2nd. Took up the referrence respecting that part of the fourth Rule which respects the Exclusion of members and agreed to alter it from two thirds to a majority.
3 Agreed to raise twenty five dollars for the use of the Church and that Brethren Wm. Samuel -- Blanton & Settle be appointed to proportion the same among the White mals Members and report nex meeting
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in June 1809 after Divine Worship proceeded to business
The Brethren appointed at our last meeting to act as trustees for this Church in Obtaining a Deed for the meeting house lot -- Reported that they could not Obtain such a Deed as they thought would be satisfactory to the Church --
At the request of the Church Mr. Daniel Brown made his proposals in Writing which are as follows The proposals of Mr. Daniel Brown to the Church at the forks of ElkhornI am willing to relinquish my right and title to one Acre and a Quarter of Land to include the meeting house, School-house and grave yard without reward upon the following conditions Should the Church see cause to remove their place of worship or holding publick meeting then and in that case the property or land to revert to me or my heirs, and should I not think proper to purchase the building on the aforesaid land the Church may have free liberty to remove what improvement they put on the same And also all persons having friends or connections buried on the same shall have free liberty to inclose the Graves in any manner they may think proper Upon my complying with these I am to receive all articles or Bond obligatory on me or my Deceast Father
Test JESSE COLE DANIEL E. BROWN W. HUBBELL June 10.th 1809 --The Church agreed to the above proposals of Mr. Daniel Brown and appointed Brethren William Hubbell. Abraham Gregory & James Finney to act as trustees for her inobtaining a Deed in their names for the benefit of the Baptist Church at the forks of Elk-horn -- Bro. Ware is to furnish Money to defray the expences of the same out of the Church funds --
The Brethren appointed at our last meeting to proportion the sum of twenty five dollars among the white male Brethren made their report which the Church acceded too.
Bro. Ware is requested to pay four dollars to the Woman for keeping the meeting house -- Also to furnish the Clerk with one Quire of paper for the use of the Church
Bro Ware inform'd the Church that there is $5.. 37.. 5 uncollected of the first proportion list -- beside 871/2 Cents lost by members excluded & members moved away Also that there is Seven dollars now in his hands unexpended of
The Church appointed Bro. WIm. Samuel to receive the ballance of the first proportion list which is uncollected if the Brethren please to pay it
Rec'd by letter Elizabeth Buckley
JOHN SHACKLEFORD
The 2nd. Saturday in July 1809 after divine Worship proceeded to business
1st. Agreed that Bro. Thos. Settle be reappointed to receive what may be communicated for Bro. John Shackleford, and report as formerly when call'd on.
2nd. Agreed that Bro. Thos. Settle be call'd on to report next meeting what money he has receiv'd for the benefit of Bro. J. Shackleford.
3rd. The Brethren appointed to obtain a Deed of Mr. Dan'l E. Brown for the lot above mentioned for the use of the Church, reported and read the deed, which the Church says is satisfactory.
(No person to be buried on the west end of the Meeting house/ This is in the left margin. jrd)
4 th. Agreed that the Church suffer not any more burying on the west end of the meeting House lot--
5 th. Bro. Carter Blanton & Theodrick Boulware are appointed Messengers to the Association, who are to prepare the Church letter for inspection on next meeting --
6th. Next meeting to be on the first Saturday in August.First Saturday in August 1809 after Divine Worship proceeded to business
Agreed by the Church that Thos. Settle give to Bro. Shackleford tomorrow afternoon, the money that has been deposited with him for that purpose, and make report of the same at our next meeting Church letter read and approved of Bro. Edmund Ware appointed to go with our former Brethren to the Association
At the request of the Church at Northfork we have appointed the following Brethren William Samuel, Joseph Edrington and Theodrick Boulware to meet at Northfork Church on the Friday before the 3rd. Saturday in August, to assist them in settleing some difficulties existing in that Church
Agreed that the proportion list be put into the hands of Bro. Edmund Ware, and he is hereby appointed to collect the same for the use of the Church
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod
The 2nd. Saturday in September 1809 after Divine Worship proceeded to business --
Agreeable to direction at our last meeting, Thos. Settle reported to the Church that he gave to Brother Shackleford the Money deposited with him for that purpose, which is Twenty Dollars, twenty five Cents --
JOHN SHACKLEFORD
The 2nd. Saturday in October 1809 after divine worship proceeded to business
At the request of Bro. Harry Bartlett he is granted a letter of dismission
Joe, the property of M. George Carlisle made application to be restor'd to the Church -- Referred till next Church meeting --
JOHN SHACKLEFORD M
The 2nd. Saturday in November 1809 after divine worship proceeded to business
1st. Took up the referrence respecting Mr. Geo. Carlisle's Joe and after Interrogating him he was restor'd to fellowship
2nd. Bro. Wm. Hickman came forward and offered his membership and after some conversation he was restord to membership and his former standing
3rd. At the request of Bro. William Smither he is granted letter of dismission for himself, his wife Esther and his two Daughters Polly Robertson & Nancy Shaw --
4th. Agreed that Tho. Settle be called on at our next meeting to make report to the Church of the Money deposited with him for the Benefit of Bro. Shackleford
JOHN SHACKLEFORD Mod
The 2nd. Saturday in December 1809 after divine worship proceeded to business.
1st. Dismist by letter Sister Elizabeth Shadrick, Bro. David Partlow & his black Woman Lucy, Also Sister Susanna Easterday & Elizabeth Goldman.
2nd Agreeable to an order of the Church at our last meeting Thos. Settle made report to the Church that there is Twenty two Dollars -- deposited with him for the benefit of Bro. Shackleford, he is hereby directed to give up the same to Bro. Blanton, who is to convey it to Bro. Shackleford
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod.
The 2nd. Saturday in January 1810 after Divine Worship proceeded to business.
Receiv'd by letter Bro. William Forsee.
Dismis't by letter Sister Elizabeth Stephens.
WILLIAM HICKMAN. Mo
The 2nd Saturday in February 1810 After divine Worship proceeded to business.
1st. On Motion of Bro. Carter Blanton 'Tis agreed that part of the 12 rule be altered to the following that preaching begin precisely at 11 Oclock and after a recess of a few Minutes the Church to form and proceed to business.
2nd. On Motion of Bro. C. Blanton 'tis agreed that our next Church meeting be altered from the 2nd. to the 1st. Saturday in March on account of the Conference appointed to be held at this place on the Tuesday before our meeting in course -- Agreed, that the letter signed by a number of our Baptist preachers respecting the conference, be Copied by Bro. Wm. Samuel.
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
First Saturday in March 1810 After Preaching the Church proceeded to business
On motion of Bro. Joseph Edrington the letter Signed by a number of the Baptist Preachers directed to this Church for the purpose of dividing the Elk-horn Association by mutual consent was read, and received for discussion -- After a considerable debate the Church appointed three Brethren (to wit) William Hickman Carter Blanton and Joseph Edrington, to meet the conference at this place on Tuesday next to act in behalf of the Church. On a motion the Church Instructed her members not to Aid in conference without there should appear three fourths of the Churches by their messengers on Tuesday next, and should three fourths appear then to act, but leave the choice of Ass'n to a future day.
The Clerk is directed to furnish the above mentioned Brethren with a Certificate in behalf of the Church together with the Instructions
Dismist by letter Bro. William Onion.
Received by Experience Rebecca a black woman the property of Bro. John Major
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
Second Saturday in April 1810 After preaching the Church proceeded to business.
Brother Morgan Bryan Dismissed by letter
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
Second Saturday in May 1810 After preaching the Church proceeded to business.
Received by letter Jack Woodson a Man of Colour.
Receiv'd by letter Robin, the property of Bro. Forsee
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in June 1810 after preaching and a recess of a few Minutes the Church proceeded to business --
Received a letter signed by a number of our Baptis Preachers, the same being twice read, is referred for consideration to our next Meeting.
Received by letter Ephraim, the property of Bro. Forsee
Bro. Ware is requested to pay four dollars to the Woman for keeping the Meeting House --
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in July 1810 after preaching and a few minutes the Church proceeded to business
Received by letter Bro. Robert Goode Jun'r.
The letter signed by a number of our Baptist Preachers referred to this Meeting from our last for consideration, was talked upon and agreed to lay it aside.
Bro. Theodrick Boulware dismist by letter.
The Church Voted they would not send to the Ass'n this Year.
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in August 1810 Nothing Recorded.
The 2nd Saturday September 1810 After preaching and a recess of a few Minutes, the Church proceeded to business
Took into consideration the 12th. Article of our Church rules and agreed to repeal it --
Took into' consideration the necessity of appointing another Deacon. Bro. Carter Blanton chosen to fill the office of a Deacon but on account of absent members the final decision is referred to next meeting to know if there is any Objectors --
Dismis't by letter Sister Nancy Lowrey
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in October 1810 after Divine worship proceeded to business --
The referrence to this Meeting from our last respecting Bro. C. Blantons filling the Office of a Deacon, was taken up and he was Unanimousley chosen to fill the Office of a Deacon
Thomas Mastin restored to fellowship
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod
The 2nd. Saturday in November 1810 after divine Worship proceeded to business
Philip Callender Received into the Church by Baptism
Ambrose Jeffries & Agnes his wife, has a letter of Dismission granted them by the Church
Brother Ware appointed to get glass to fill the Pulpit Window and defray the expence out of the Church fund
Bro. Joseph Edrington is appointed to have the Schoolhouse Chimney repaired & apply to Bro. Ware for Money to pay the expence
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in December 1810 Nothing recorded
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod
The 2nd, Saturday in January 1811 Nothing recorded
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod
The 2nd. Saturday in February 1811 after divine worship proceeded to business.
Received by experience Sally Sanders and Rachel the property of Mr. Smith
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
Sunday after preaching the Church set and received by letter Gilbert the property of Mr. Samuel Lewis.
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in March 1811 after divine worship proceeded to business
Sisters Elizabeth & Polly Smither, Nancy Abbet now Robertson, is granted letters of dismission
Also Bro. James Finney is granted a letter of dismission
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in April 1811 after divine worship proceeded to business
Received by experience William Graham & Peggy, his Wife and Jany his Slave -- Als Anne Thomson a Woman of colour --
Benjamin Adair formerly a member of Flat Lick Church, requested admittance into this Church and was received, he also requested a letter of dismission which is granted him
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in May 1811 after divine worship proceeded to business
Brother Vachel Lindsey & Anne his Wife, Sister Agnes Smith and Bro. John Smither is granted letters of dismission
Bro. Benj'n Edrington is appointed to cite Bro. John Eidson to our next Church meeting to answer some complaints against him.
Received by experience Amy Reynolds & Sally Woodson Women of colour -- Also Nancy Settle, and Liddy the property of Bro. Wm. Forsee
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
The Church set on Sunday morning and received by experience, Nelson the property of Mr. Geo. Madison
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
The Second Saturday in June 1811 after divine Worship proceeded to business
Received by experience Sally Wilson
Bro. William Hubbell & Margaret his Wife is granted a letter of dismission
WILLIAM HICKMAN
The Church set on Sunday Morning & received by letter Sister Elizabeth Fitzgerald & her two daughters Peggy Fitzgerald & Betsy Fitzgerald -- Also London the property of Mr. James Fitzgerald
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
The second Saturday in July 1811 after divine Worship proceeded to business
Took up the reference respecting Bro. John Eidson. Bro. Benj'n Edrington who was appointed to cite him to the Church reported that he had cited him to the Church, and that Bro. John Eidson let him know that he should not attend -- the Church excluded him for his hard censorious expressions against Bro. Peak and for disobeying the call of the Church.
Bro. Jesse Cole & Bro. Giles Samuel is appointed to cite Bro. Wm. Montgomery to our next Church meeting to answer a complaint against him for Intoxication.
Tis agreed by the Church that we send messengers to our next Association
The following Brethren, William Hickman William Samuel and Jesse Cole is appointed as messengers to our next Association -- the same is to prepare the Church letter
Rec'd by letter sister Polly Grubbs
Rec'd by lnterogation Sister Sally Williams
Rec'd by Experience Olive Major.
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod
Sunday morning, Recd. by Experience Isaac the property of Bro. Jno. Major -- Also William by Interogation the property of Bro. Mordecai Boulware -- Rec'd by Experience Sally Shaddoa
Rec'd Jemima Harrison by interogation.
WILLIAM HICKMAN
July 21st. Sunday afternoon Received Rebecca Vanmetre by Experience
Sept. 1st 1811 Sunday Morning the Church set and Received by Experience Silas Noel & Maria his Wife, also Prudence Blackburn.
The 2nd Saturday in September 1811 after divine Worship proceeded to business
Took up the referrence respecting Bro. William Montgomery but at the request of Bro. Blanton it is referred to next meeting
Received by Experience Molley Long & Fanny Castleman
Received by Experience, Anaca the property of Bro. William Montgomery
Received by Experience, Frank, Jourdan & Sam the property of Mr. Thos. Major.
Received by Experience, Betsy, Lucy, Rose & Paris the property of Sister Major
Received by Experience Jane & Amos the property of Bro. John Major
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
September 15th. 1811. Sunday Morning the Church set and Rec'd by experience, Wat the property of Mrs. Patterson, and Mary the property of Mr Forsee also Charity the property of Bro. Thos. Martin
The second Saturday in October 1811 after divine worship proceeded to business.
The referrence respecting Bro. William Montgomery which has been referred to this meeting was taken up and referred to our next Church Meeting. on Acct of his being absent on some particular business.
Dismist by letter Sister Rebecca Vanmetre, Betsy Adair & Bro. Robert Goode.
Rec'd by letter, Dick the property of Bro. Edmond Ware
Rec'd by recantation Bennett Pemberton
Rec'd by Experience Rebecca the property of sister Boulware
WILLIAM HICKMAN
Sunday morning 13th October 1811.
Rec'd by Experience Walter Ayres & Agnes his Wife -- Davy the property of Bro. Forsee. Jesse the property of Mr. Isham Talbott, and Phillis the property of Bro. Julius Blackburn.
October 20th. 1811
Rec'd by Experience Jonathan Blackburn Eli Clark a man of colour. Charles the property of Bro. Forsee, Lucy the property of Mr. Early Scott
Dismist by letter Sister Salley Shaddoa.The second Saturday in November 1811 after divine worship proceeded to business.
The referrence respecting Bro. William Montgomery that was referred to this meeting, was taken up, and referred to our next Church meeting.
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
Nov'r. l0th. 1811. Sunday Morning
Rec'd by experience Rachel, the property of Bro. Walter Ayres, and Jo. the property of brother Julius Blackburn.The 2nd. Saturday in December 1811 the Church met, & after divine worship proceeded to business
On Motion the referrence relative to Bro Wm Montgomery was taken up -- & after due consideration of the Charge against him he was excused on his solemn assurance that the offence wou'd not be repeated.
Received by experience Miss Sally Ware & Miss Polly Blanton
Dismiss'd by letter Bro. Jeremiah Buckley & Sister Frances Buckley his Wife
Wm. HICKMAN -- Mod'r
Sunday Morning Decr. 15th. 1811
Rec'd by experience Sally the property of Bro. WM. Forsee -- Also Charlotte the property of Mr. George Madison --
At a Meeting at Bro. Wares on the ___ day of Dec'r 1811
Rec'd by experience Miss Betsy Bryan, Miss Peggy Bryan & Mr. James TriplettSunday. Jany. 5th. 1812 after preaching Rec'd by experience Miss Betsy Eivel
The 2nd. Saturday in Jany. 1812 after divine worship proceeded to business
Dismist by letter Sister Anne Palmer & her Daughter Betsy -- Also Sister Jemima Gano & Sister Patsy Martin
A Charge was brought against Bro. Jonathan Blackburn for having been Intoxicated at a Meeting at Bro. Gregory's -- After some conversation it was referred to our next Church Meeting
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in Feb'y. 1812 after divine Worship proceeded to business
The referrence taken up against Bro. Jonathan Blackburn for having been Intoxicated at a Meeting at. Bro. Gregory's, and the Church agreed to bear with Bro. Blackburn.
A Charge brought against Wot a member of this Church, belonging to Mrs. Patsey Patterson, for a Charge of Villany, and they Excluded him for the same
Rec'd by repentance a slave by the name of Tom the property of Mr. Wm. Starling Jun'r
Rec'd by experience Mrs. Peggy Coleman
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
Sunday Morning Feb'y 9th 1812.
Dismist by letter, Sister Sally Shaddoa.
Rec'd by experience Mrs. DanielAt a Night meeting at Bro. Giles Samuel the 21st. of Feby 1812
Rec'd by experience Miss Fanny SamuelThe 2nd Saturday in March 1812 after divine worship proceeded to business
Rec'd by experience Mr. Simon Beckham & Philadelphia his wife.
Miss Priscilla Ewel & Mrs. Mary Reed
Rec'd by letter Sister Susanna Graham
Dismist by letter Bro. Samuel Buckley
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
Sunday morning 15th of March 1812
Dismist by letter Sister Elizabeth Gale, and Sammy a black man the property of Mr. Geo. TurpinThe 2nd. Saturday in April 1812 after divine worship proceeded to business
A Charge brought against Sister Sally Brown a member of this Church for improperly talking. Continued untill our next meeting in course-
Charges brought by Brother Mc Daniel against Brother Jesse Cole
Charge 1st for making unrighteous landmarks on brother John Graves land ------ Not supported
Charge 2nd for accusing Brother Mc. Daniels sons of destroying corner trees and trying to enforce a belief on the neighbours it was true ----- Not Supported.
Charge 3rd for making Illnatured expressions (that is to say) he had no more fellowship for me, than he had for the Devil ----- The 3rd Charge Acknowledged to by Brother Cole and the expressions reprobated the Church feel satisfied with brother Cole
On motion the Church took into consideration Bro. Silas Noels publick gift, and unanimously gave their approbation to his exercising it in the Church and neighbouring congregations, while acting with Christian propriety
Rec'd by experience Flora the property of Mr. Benjamin Farmer
Rec'd by experience Ms Elizabeth Buford
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
Sunday morning April 12th. 1812
Rec'd by experience Isaac the property of Mr. Francis Peart
A Charge brought against Mary the property of Mr. Geo. Forsee for the Sin of lying & refusing to come before the Church to answer the complaint against her -- She was excluded for the sameSunday morning April 26th. 1812
Rec'd by experience Mrs. Susanna Farmer & Mr. Reuben Ford.The 2nd Saturday in May 1812 after divine Worship proceeded to business
Took up the referrence against Sister Sally Brown which was referred to this meeting -- The Church directed the Moderator to admonish her
A Charge brought against Bro. Jonathan Blackburn for having been Intoxicated at Mr. James Guthries Tavern on the 22nd Day of April 1812 -- The Church excluded him for the same
The Church have agreed to take up the Charges again that Bro. McDaniel brought against Bro. Jesse Cole at our last meeting, as she disapproves of her conduct at that meeting -- and has appointed Bro. Price & Bro. Ayres to see whether Bro. Cole is willing to have them taken up at our next meeting.
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in June 1812 after divine worship proceeded to business
Took up the referrence from our last meeting to this, respecting the Charges of Bro. McDaniel against Bro. Cole -- Bro. McDaniel having obtained leave from the Church to explain his first charge against Bro. Cole -- placed it in the following words -- viz. 1st. For runing an Incorrect line between himself and Bro. Graves without giving notice to Bro. Graves -- Bro. Cole acknowledged the above charge, -- But when Bro. Graves mentioned to Bro. Cole that he thought the line Incorrect. Bro. Cole stated he thought it was right or nearly so but proposed to get Bro. Price and run the line, which was consented to by Bro. Graves, and Bro. Cole Immediately sent for Bro. Price, and Bro. Price came and run the line, and both parties agreed they were satisfied.
The 2nd. Charge was taken up, and it was to let it stand as on the record.
The 3rd. Charge was taken up, and it was to let it stand as on the record.
The Church agrees to send a letter & Messengers to the next Elk-horn Association -- Bren. Hickman Samuel, Noel & Settle be appointed to write the Church letter against our next Church Meeting.
Bren. Blanton & Settle be appointed to assist Bro. Ware in making the Assessment amongst the Bren. of this Church, to raise money to defray the expences of this church
Bro. Carter Blanton is appointed to take the list when made out, and receive the Money for the use of the Church
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
Sunday the 14th. of June 1812
Rec'd by letter Peter the property of Bro. Julius Blackburn
Rec'd Sister Peggy Sanders, by letter
Dismist by letter Sister Winny Kelly
Excluded Davy the property of Bro. Forsee for lying & other misconduct --The 2nd Saturday in July 1812 After divine worship proceeded to business
Church letter read and approved of --
The following Bren. William Hickman, Silas Noel Carter Blanton & Edmond Ware is appointed messengers to our next Association
Bro. C. Blanton & Bro. Joseph Edrington is appointed to bear a friendly letter to the Licking Association
The following Bren. John Price Silas Noel, Carter Blanton William Samuel & Benj'n Edrington is Appointed to View a convenient place to build a new meeting house on, and make report at our next Meeting --
Bro. Carter Blanton is hereby directed to pay four dollars to the Woman for keeping the Meeting house the year past, out of the money he has collected for the use of the Church
Rec'd by letter Bro. Joseph Eddins & Nancy his Wife
Dismist by letter Bro. Thomas Buckley and Sister Anne McGraw --
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
The 1st Saturday in August 1812 after divine worship proceeded to business --
The Committee appointed at our last meeting to View and make choice of a convenient place to built a new Meeting house on --
Reported, They cou'd not select a more convenient place, than the one, on which the Meeting house now stands --
On the motion of Bro. Wilson, The Church resolved that the friendly letter directed to the Licking Association should be read, and reconsidered After a considerable debate the Church agreed the letter should not be sent
Receiv'd by experience Matthew Reynolds a man of Colour
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
Sunday Aug't. 2nd 1812.
Restored to the Church, Winney, the property of sister Esther BoulwareThe 2nd. Saturday in September 1812 the Church met and after divine worship proceeded to business
Rec'd by Experience Susanna Parks.
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
Sunday Morning 13th. September 1812.
Rec'd by letter Phill belonging to the Estate of Bro. James Martin Deceas'd --
Wm. HICKMAN
Sunday Morning 20th. September 1812.
Rec'd by Experience Solomon Parks.
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in October 1812 the Church met and after divine Worship proceeded to business --
The Church being satisfied that there is a call from the Minority at Bryans for an Association to meet at Bryans Station on the 4th Thursday in this Month, agreed to send four Messengers and appointed Brethren, Wm. Hickman Silas M. Noel, Wm. Samuel & Graham to meet at the time and place above mentioned.
The following Brethren Wm. Samuel Wm. Graham Carter Blanton Joseph Edrington & John Major are appointed as Trustees to superintend the Building of a new Meeting House near where the Steels Road intersects the Lexington Road, on Bro. Giles Samuels Land, and set on foot Subscription papers --
Dismist the following Members to Join in a Constitution at the Big Spring. Bro. Abraham Gregory & Millender his Wife -- Bro. Jesse Cole & Nancy his Wife. Sister Prudence Blackburn, Sister Catherine Smith, Bro. Walter Ayres & Agnes his Wife
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in November 1812 after divine worship proceeded to business
Brother Carter Blanton is appointed to procure firewood for the use of this Church the ensuing Winter
The following Brethren, Carter Blanton, William Samuel and Isaac Wilson be appointed to superintend in the business of furnishing Bro. Hickman with the necessary supplies of provisions &c. he may stand in need of.
Dismist by letter Bro. Silas M. Noel and Maria his Wife
Rec'd by Interogation Bro William Palmer
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
Sunday Nov'r. 15th. 1812.
After Preaching, On the motion of Bro. Hickman Sister Buthama Thompson is granted a letter of dismission
W. HICKMAN.
The second Saturday in December 1812 being very cold but a few of the members of the Church met, and after divine Worship, adjourn'd to our next meeting in course.Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
============= [From W. W. Sweet, Religion on the American Frontier: The Baptists, 1931. pp. 341-374. Scanned and formatted by Jim Duvall.]
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