The 2nd Saturday in Jan'y. 1813 the Church met and after divine Worship proceeded to business
The subject of the Minutes of the called Association was taken into consideration, disapproved of by the Church & a Committee appointed to draw a Remonstrance against them. William Graham Joseph Edrington William Hickman & William Samuel are appointed as a Committee
On a motion of Bro. Joseph Edrington the Church appointed Bren. Carter Blanton William Graham and Joseph Edrington to see Brother Giles Samuel respecting the piece of land to build the meeting house on. which we wish to be 1/2 Acres -- and to get his Obligation to make a Sufficient right & title to the same when ever the Church may deem it necessary.
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
Sunday morning 9th. Jan'y. 1813
Rec'd by letter Sam & Sarah his wife the property of Mr. Jesse Brown
The 2nd. Saturday in February 1813 the Church convened and after Worship proceeded to business.
The subject relative to the Minutes of the called Association was continued till next Meeting.
Agreed that Bro. Giles Samuel give his Obligation to make a Title to the land purchased by the Church of him to build a Meeting house upon to the following persons viz. William Hickman John Major, Carter Blanton William Graham, William Samuel. Edmund Ware. John Price Thomas Settle, Isaac Wilson & Joseph Edrington
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in March 1813 the Church convened and after Worship proceeded to business.
The subject relative to the Minutes of the Called Ass!! is again referred to next Meeting.
Ordered that Bro. Blanton funish the Clerk with a Quire of paper for the use of the Church.
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
Sunday morning 14th of March 1813
Dismist by letter Solomon Parks & Susanna his Wife
The 2nd Saturday in April 1813 the Church convened and after Worship proceeded to business
The subject relative to the minutes of the Called Ass'n is again referred to our Meeting in course.
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W. HICKMAN, Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in May 1813 the Church convened & after Worship proceeded to business --
The subject relative to the Minutes of the Called Ass'n is referred to our next Meeting in course.
W. HICKMAN, Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in June 1813 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business
The Committee appointed to draw a remonstrance against the proceedings of the called Ass'n Reported that they thought is unnecessary to draw a Remonstrance against them -- And of course the subject was dropt. --
Received by experience Susanna Vaughan
Bro. Blanton is requested to pay the Woman for keeping the Meeting house the year past, the sum of four dollars out of the Church funds.
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in July 1813 the Church convened and after worship proceed to business
Dismist by letter Bro. James Triplett and Sister Betsy Buckley. now Hinton
Also Bro. Bennet Pemberton & Polly his Wife
Rec'd By letter Bro. Charles Buck & Polly his Wife, and Sister Frances B. Harden
The following Bren. William Hickman Carter Blanton William Samuel Edmund Ware and Charles Buck is appointed Messengers to our next Association. and to prepare the Church letter against our Church Meeting first Saturday in August next
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
The lst. Saturday in August 1813 the Church convened and after Worship proceeded to business --
The Church letter read and approved of --
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in September 1813. The Church convened and after Worship proceeded to business
On a motion of Bro. Blanton it is agreed that plates and glasses be procured for the use of the Church out of the Church funds, by one of the Deacons. -- Agreed that Bren. William Samuel and Benjamin Edrington be appointed to procure the Charges and Evidences that Mr. Jesse Cole has against Bro. Wilson and bring them forward at our Nov'r. Meeting
Brethren -- Carter Blanton & Joseph Edrington be appointed to employ some person to repair the Meeting house roof and under pinning
Dismist by letter Sister Susanna Samuel Sister Molly Martin & Bro. Harry Martin
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
Sunday Morning Sept 12t, 1813 -- Church convened and after worship, Excluded a black member by the name of Billy the property of Bro Mordecai Boulware -- for lying and other misconduct.
Sister Lucy Nall returned her letter of recommendation.
Wm. HICKMAN Mod
The 2nd Saturday in October 1813. The Church convened and after worship proceeded to business
At the request of Bro. William Palmer he is granted a letter of Dismission ---
W. HICKMAN
The 2nd Saturday in Nov'r. 1813. the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business.
The referrence respecting Mr. Jesse Cole's Charges against Bro. Wilson was taken up and after some debate the Church agreed to dispence of it altogether as being out of order --
Brother Blanton is requested to pay for recording the deed for the lot of ground the Meeting house stands upon.
At the request of the Church at Hopewell we have appointed our Brethren Charles Buck & Carter Blanton to attend their meeting the fourth Saturday in this present Month Nov'r. in order to assist them in any matter of difficulty --
Brother Hickman absent & Bro. S. M. Noel acting as Moderator. The Church agreed to contribute the sum of $60 for the support of their Preacher Bro. Hickman, to be proportioned upon the male members by Bro. Wm. Samuel, Joseph Edrington & C. Blanton & to be collected by the Deacons.
Bro. Carter Blanton is appointed to furnish fire wood for the use of the Church the ensuing winter, and to be paid out of the Church funds for the same
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in Decr. 1813. the Church convened and after Worship proceeded to business --
The Church appointed Bre'n Benja. Edrington William Graham & John Stephens to make enquiry into Bro. Ramsey Boulwares conduct and make report at our next meeting --
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in January 1814 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business.
A Charge against Bro. Ramsey Boulware for cursing and swearing & wishing God might damn him if he did not kill his brother Richard (proven by two of the Brethren that were appointed at our last meeting to enquire into his conduct) and for his letter to the Church requesting to be excluded -- The Church excluded him for the above conduct.
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in February 1814 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business
A Charge brought against Bro. William Montgomery for having been repeatedly Intoxicated with spirituous liquors. -- Bro. Joseph Edrington and Bro. Carter Blanton is appointed to cite him to our next Monthly meeting to answer the complaint.
W. HICKMAN Mod'r.
The 2nd Saturday in March 1814 the Church convened and after Worship proceeded to Business.
The charge brought against Bro. William Montgomery at our last meeting and laid over to this is again referred to our next meeting. Brethren, Joseph Edrington & Carter Blanton is again appointed to Cite him to our next meeting. --
Agreed that we consider the following Querys
What is the Scriptural mode of dealing with or proceeding against publick transgressors?
Wm. HICKMAN
The 3rd. Saturday in April 1814 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business. --
The Charge against Bro. William Montgomery referred to this Meeting from our last was taken up -- He came forward & reprobated his conduct for having been repeatedly Intoxicated. The Church Voted his continuance in society. --
The Query referred from our last meeting to this is referred to our next meeting
CARTER BLANTON Mod'r.
The 2d. Saturday in May 1814 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business
Dismist by letter Sister Mary Reed -- Also Dick a black member late the property of Bro. Edmond Ware dec'd. --
The following Brethren -- John Major, William Graham Isaac Wilson, Joseph Edrington and John Price were nominated for the consideration of the Church, out of which one is to be selected to fill the office of a Deacon.
Took up the Query referred to this Meeting from our last, respecting the mode of dealing with publick transgressors, and referred it to next meeting
Received by Experience Susanna Mastin & Barbary Dearing --
Rec'd by letter Abner Fennell, and Nancy his Wife by Information
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in June 1814 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business.
Took up the Query referred to this meeting from our last respecting the mode of dealing with publick transgressors and after some debate agreed to insert the words (most proper) instead of the word Scriptural which will make it read as follows.
Query. What is the most proper mode of dealing with, or proceeding against pub lick transgressors?
The Church agreed to adopt the following answer We are not of opinion that the 18th of Matthew has any allusion to publick transgressions, but altogether to private offences. But if the law of God be publickly violated in the presence of two or more witnesses, that notice be given to the transgressor by one or more who saw it to appear before the Church, and if the Transgressor fail to attend, the Church proceed to excommunicate him as the Lord directs in his word.
Bro. William Graham chosen to fill the office of a Deacon.
Bro. Carter Blanton is requested to pay $4. to the woman for keeping the meeting house, out of the Church funds.
The following Brethren William Graham, William Samuel & Thomas Settle be appointed to make out a proportion list among the male members to raise the sum of twenty or twenty five dollars for the use of the Church.
Dismist by letter Sister Margaret Sanders
Rec'd by letter Bro. Charles Cullens.W. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd. Saturday in July 1814 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business. --
Sister Elizabeth Marshall returned her letter of dismission
The following Brethren is appointed as messengers to our next Association William Hickman Carter Blanton Charles Buck & William Graham-the same is to prepare the Church letter against our next Meeting.
At the request of the Church at Mount Pleasant we have appointed the following Brethren Charles Buck. William Samuel & Carter Blanton as a Committee to meet at Bro. Robert Church's the last Friday in this Month (July) and there to assist in settleing a matter of difficulty that exist between brother Robert Church and brother Alexander Macy. --
Brother Isaac Wilson is appointed to assist the Committee appointed at our last meeting in making out a proportion list amongst the mail members to raise the sum of twenty or twenty-five dollars for the use of the Church and make report at our next meeting --
Rec'd by experience William Marshall
Elizabeth Hicklin restored to fellowship.
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
Sunday Morning 10th of July 1814
John Behannon restored to fellowship
Excluded Joe, the property of Brother Julius Blackburn, for swearing and refusing to obey the call of the Church --
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
The first Saturday in August 1814 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business.
The committee appointed at our last Church meeting to make out a proportion list amongst the male members, made their report which was received.
The Church letter was read and rec'd.
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in September 1814 the Church convened and [after] worship proceeded to business.
Dismist by letter Sister Nelley Nall.
Bro. William Palmer returned his letter of recommendation.
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2d. Saturday in October 1814 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business.
At the request of the Church at Mountpleasant, we have appointed two of our Brethren (to wit) Joseph Edrington & William Graham to meet at Mountpleasant meeting house on the 3d. Wednesday in this present month of October to assist them in settleing some matters of difficulty.
JOSEPH EDRINGTON Modr
The second Saturday in November 1814 after worship proceeded to business --
Dismist by letter sister Susanna Farmer & her Negro woman Flora -- Also sister Elizabeth Widner and Bro. William Marshall
Rec'd by letter sister Salley Neale
This Church has agreed to raise the sum of Sixty dollars for our Minister Bro. Hickman for the ensuing year and brothel; Carter Blanton and brother William Graham is appointed to call on the male members of this Church by Subscription to raise the amount and pay the same to them by our next monthly Meeting.
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
On Sunday morning received by experience Elizabeth Marshall for Baptism.
The second Saturday in Dec'r. 1814 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business.
At the request of the Church at Hopewell we have appointed two of our Brethren, Carter Blanton & Joseph Edrington to meet at Hopewell meeting house on the fourth Saturday in this Month Dec'r to assist them in settleing some matters of difficulty
Rec'd by letter Bro. Simeon Deering.
Dismist Elizabeth Marshall
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in January 1815 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business
At the request of the Church at Hopewell we have appointed two of our Brethren, Carter Blanton and Joseph Edrington to meet at Hopewell meeting house on the fourth Saturday in this Month Jany. To assist them in settleing some matters of difficulty.
WILLIAM HICKMAN Mod'r
The second Saturday in Feb.y. 1815 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business
From information, the Church has agreed to send Bro. John Price & Bro. Cullens to Cite Bro. William Peak to appear at our next Church meeting --
W HICKMAN Mod'r
Sunday morning Feby. 12th 1815. the Church convened and Received by experience Eliza Richmond
The second Saturday in March 1815 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business
Bro. William Peak having attended according to the citation of the Brethren appointed at last meeting & the Brethren stating that they had informed him of information given to the Church that he had gone to Law with one of his Brethren, and he being called on stated that he had as an Administrator of an Estate brought Suit against a member, after long trials to collect without, therefore he was excused. --
Upon Motion, agreed that the answer to the Query of June last respecting publick transgressors shall read thus. It is the opinion of this Church that the 18th of Matthew has no allusion to publick transgressions, but altogether to private offences -- Yet if the Law of God be publickly Violated notice shall be given to the transgressor by some Member of the Church that he shall appear before the Church to give the Church satisfaction & should he fail to attend, the Church proceed to excommunicate him as the Lord directs in his Word. and that this be our rule in future --
W. HICKMAN Mod't.
Sunday morning 12th of March 1815.
Rec'd by letter Joe a black Member late the property of Sam'l Moxley dec'd. --The 2d.Saturday in April 1815 the Church convened and after Worship proceeded to business--
The Clerk being absent. S. M. Noel appointed Clerk Pro-tem
Dismist by letter Sister Susanna Farmer Sister Elizabeth Fitzgerald and her two Daughters Peggy & Betsy & her Negro man London.
W. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2d. Saturday in May 1815 The Church convened and after divine worship proceeded to business --
Whereas complaint was made at our last March meeting for business against Eli Clark a black member, by Brethren Robin & Jack -- for parting with his Wife, getting drunk and dancing -- he being then present acknowledged the charges -- the same being now taken up & considered -- he is by this Church excluded
Complaint brought in by Bro. Jack against Betty the property of Sister Major for unchristian like conduct parting with her Husband & drunkenness & swearing, and although by him desired to attend Church to answer therefor she refused to attend -- She is therefore excluded
Complaint by same against Paris the property of Sister Major for swearing and failing to come to Church meeting according to promise -- Bro. John Major to cite him to next meeting to answer to those charges --
Sister James Nancy Smither is granted a letter of Dismission
W HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2d. Saturday in June 1815 the Church convened and after divine worship proceeded to business --
Took up the charge against Paris the property of Sister Major for swearing & failing to attend Church meeting and after receiving the necessary information he was excluded --
Bro. Wm. Hickman & Thos. Settle is appointed to prepare the Church letter against our August meeting.
Dismist by letter Sister Sally Williams
Dismist by letter Dick formerly the property of Bro. Ware, but now Bro. Jeffries
Bro. William Graham is requested to pay the Woman $4. for keeping the meeting house in order -- out of the Church funds --
Dismist by letter Sister Elizabeth Buford
Rec'd by letter Sister Betsy Hickman
W HICKMAN Mod'r.
The 2d. Saturday in July 1815 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business --
W. HICKMAN Mod'r.
The first Saturday in August 1815 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business
Is this Church disposed to take the proper steps to assist in forming an Association in Franklin and to become a Member of it? -- the above is referred to our next Meeting
The Church letter read and approved Brethren appointed as messengers to our next Association William Hickman, Carter Blanton, Charles Buck and William Graham --
W HICKMAN Mod'r.
The 2d. Saturday in Sept 1815 the Church convened and after Worship proceeded to business.
Took up the referrence referred from last meeting to this, respecting an Ass'n and become a member of it -- After some debate the Church voted in favour of the new Association and agreed to send four members (to wit) William Hickman William Graham Carter Blanton & Joseph Edrington to assist in that business.
Rec'd by recommendation Sister Love Fuller
Rec'd by experience Angeller the property of Larkin Samuel.
Dismist by letter Bro. Philip Calendar.
Dismist by letter Sister Polly Snell.
W HICKMAN Mod'r.
The 2d. Saturday in October 1815 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business.
Agreed to reconsider the matter respecting the referrence of our last meeting -- that this Church send some of her members to assist in forming the Franklin Association and become of the same.
The above matter referred to our next meeting. Bro. Noel took a seat and acted as Moderator.
Agreed to call for helps from three Churches to assist us at our next meeting concerning the above Referrence (to wit) Great Crossing Clear Creek & South Elkhorn the number of members which they usually send to the Association.
Sundry charges made by Bro. Price against Anaky his servant for falsehood, & other improper conduct -- were exhibited, & after hearing the case Voted that she was Censurable & is excluded --
Bro. Forsee laid in a charge against Bro. Montgomery for the sin of intoxication with liquor, and that he had taken the necessary steps, & Bro. Montgomery not appearing -- & on Motion the same was continued till next meeting --
Brother Graham laid in a charge against Bro. James Ware for betting on Horse racing & gambling the accused not appearing, & the accuser stating that he had talked to Bro. Ware on the subject -- who acknowledged he had been guilty of these things in a small degree and that they were improper, and believed he was not a fit member for society on Motion this case was likewise continued.
The clerk requested to write a letter to each of the Churches requested to assist us & that Br. Wilson & Br. Buck to convey them --
S. M. NOEL Mod'r.
The 2d. Saturday in Nov'r 1815 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business.
At brother Hickmans request, Bro. S. M. Noel took a seat and acted as moderator.
The helps called for from three of our sister Churches (to wit) Great Crossing James & William Suggett Ben Taylor & James Johnson, from South Elkhorn Peter Higbee, John Kellar & James Marrs, from Clear Creek Lewis Sullivan, Geo. Mac Daniel and John Graves came forward and took their seats.
Then took up the referrence referred to this meeting from our last, to reconsider the referrence referred to our September meeting, relative to this Church in assisting in forming the Franklin Association and become a member of the same -- after some debate a Query was handed the Moderator as a basis of enquiry for the helps which reads as follows-
Is it consistant with good order and propriety for a majority of this Church to leave the Elkhorn Ass'n? and join other Churches in forming a new one, against the declared Opposition of a respectable Minority and without dismission from the Elkhorn Ass'n -- after some debate the Committee withdrew to form their conclusion, which at their return we find was in the following words --
We the helps approve of the course of the Church in consenting to reconsider the question of joining the Franklin Ass'n. and advise the Church if she incline to join the Franklin Association to signify their wish to the Elkhorn Association at their next meeting.
James Suggett John Kellar Lewis Sullivan William Suggett Peter Higbee John Graves Geo. Mac Daniel James Johnson Ben Taylor James MarrsTook up the case of Wm Montgomery and he not appearing although notified a second time to do so -- upon Motion he was excluded -- Same as to James Ware & same determination / This is in the left margin of the document. - Jim Duvall.
S. M. NOEL Mod'r
The 2d. Saturday in Dec'r. 1815. the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business --
A Charge by Bro. Graham against Sam the property of Mr. Thos. Major -- for intoxication with Liquor and offering to fight -- referred untill tomorrow and if not taken up then untill our next monthly Meeting.Sunday after preaching received by experience ___________
W HICKMAN Mod
The 2d. Saturday in Jany. 1816 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business
Query -- Is it deemed a neglect of duty for free male members to omit tending Church meetings of business on every 2d Saturday in each Month without a reasonable excuse -- Referred to next Meeting
Took up the referrence respecting Sam a black member the property of Thos. Major -- for drinking to excess and offering to fight -- excluded him for the same --
W HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2d Saturday in Feby. 1816 the Church convened and after worship proceeded to business.
Took up the Query referred to this Meeting, from our last, amended it and agreed that the following answer shall be annexed to our code of rules
Any free male member who fails to attend each and every stated Church Meeting without a reasonable excuse, neglects his duty.
The following Members at their request is granted letters of dismission to join in the new constitution in the Town of Frankfort (to wit) Simon Beckham and Philadelphia his wife Mrs. Polly Hickman Sally Cunningham, Patsey Ransdel, Betsy Loofborough, Sally Bacon, Benja. Edrington and Lettuce his wife and Jane Daniel
The following Brethren, Wm. Hickman, Wm. Samuel Isaac Wilson, Wm. Graham and John Major is appointed to assist in forming the new constitution in the Town of Frankfort --
S. M. NOEL -- Mod'r
The 2d. Saturday in March 1816 the Church Convened, and after Worship proceeded to business --
Sister Susan Graham is granted a letter of dismission to Join the new Church in Frankfort --
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
The Next day the Church Set and granted a letter of dismission to Bro James Smithe and Bro George Twyman at their Request
Wm. HICKMAN Mod.
The 2d. Saturday in April 1816 The Church Convened, and after Worship proceeded to business --
Bro William Palmer is granted a letter of Dismission -------------
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r.
The 2d. Saturday in May 1816 the Church Convened and after worship proceeded to business.
Bro. Samuel Price has Returned his letter that he got from this Church on the 2d. Saturday in March 1804, and has Jind the same ----------
Frank a black man belonging to' Mr. J. Marshall is Ex. from this Church for geting drunk Swearing & dancing
This Church has appointed William Samuel Cleark to the Said Church ----------
Brethren Blanton and Graham having been appointed to Make out a New apportionment for the present year to raise money for the use of the Church return'd the Same which was Read and approved of
Wm. HICKMAN Mod'r
The 2nd Saturday in June 1816 the Church Conven'd and after worship proceeded to business
This Church has directed Bro William Graham to pay Caty a black woman four dollars of keeping the meeting house in order ------------
Wm. HICKMAN Modr
The 2nd Saturday in July 1816 the Church Conven'd and after worship proceeded to business --
The following Brethren is appointed as messengers to our next Association William Hickman Charles Buck Carter Blanton and John Price and Brethren Hickman & Buck to prepare the Church letter against our next meeting
Motion by Bro. Hickman and Buck that we request a dismission from the Elkhorn Association
to Join that of Franklin which was decided in the Negative --------------
Wm. HICKMAN Modr
The lst Saturday in August 1816 the Church Convened and after Worship proceeded to Business
The Church letter Read and approved. The Church has directed Bro Graham to Send one dollar and 25 Cents by our Messengers to pay the Expence of printing the minuts of the association --
Received by letter Sister Nancey Oliver and Morning Oliver ---------------
Received by Experience Grace a black Woman belonging to Mr. William Trigg
Wm HICKMAN Mod,
The 2nd Saturday in September 1816 the Church Convened and after Worship proceeded to Business -----------------
A motion Brought by Bro. Graham for bilding a new meeting house which was agreed to by the Church ---------
The above motion Refered to our next Church meating --------
The Church have directed Bro. Graham to Imploy Some person to Repare the meeting house ------------
Received by letter Rose or Rosanna a woman of collerThe 2nd Saturday in October 1816 the Church Convened and after worShip proceeded to Business
Tuck up the motion Refered from our last meating ReSpecting Bilding a new meating house and the Church has Concluded to bild one on the present lot of ground whare the old one Stands, and the Said hous is to be fifty feet long and thoity foure feet wide and about Sixteen feet high the wales out of Brick -----
Brethren Blanton Graham and Stephens is apinted Commissioners to draw up a SubScription to Rase funds to bild Said house and make Report to our next February meating
Wm. HICKMAN Modr
The 2nd Saturday in November 1816 the Church Convened and after worship proceeded to Business and no Business dun --
Wm. HICKMAN Modr
The 2nd Saturday in December 1816 the Church Convened and after Worship proceeded to business
At The Request of The Church at Mackconnels Run this Church has appinted Three of Thare Members, Bre'n. Charles Buck ISaac Wilson and William Graham, to attend at the Said Church the 4th Saturday in December 1816 at a leven Oclock in the Morning to assist in Settleing Some dificulties in the Said Church
Said Leticia Erving is granted a Letter of Dismissien
Sister Nancey Oliver is granted a letter of Dismission --
This Church has agreed to appint, Bre'n. Carter Blanton Isaac Wilson and William Graham to Rase by Subscription a Sufficient Sum for the Surport of Bro. Hickman Thare Preacher for the Ensueing year
Wm. HICKMAN Modr.
============= [From W. W. Sweet, Religion on the American Frontier: The Baptists, 1931. pp. 374-397. Scanned and formatted by Jim Duvall.]
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