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Burlington (KY) Baptist Church
Boone County, Kentucky
Churchbook, 1849-1852

      At a church meeting held for the Church at Burlington 3rd Sat. Jan. 1849
      After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business.
      Bro. M. Wilkes one of the delegates from the church to the Church at Big B. to aid in the ordination of Bro. Geo. H. Scott to the ministry, reports that the helps generally attended, and that Bro. Geo. H. Scott was accordingly ordained to the Ministry.
      Bro. M. Wilkes reports the incidental expenses of the church for the past year to be $16.47, and that there is still $3.53 in his hands.
      Agreed to defer the collection for incidental expenses for the year 1849 until our next meeting.

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      Bro. P. C. Scott reports that Elijah P. Craig was received by this church as a candidate fr ba[tism on the 7th inst.
      On motion adjourned.

Attest P. C. Scott Mod. S. G. Sctt, clk, P.T.
     At a meeting held for the Church at Burlington 3rd Sat. Feb. 1849
      After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business.
      The reference from last meeting touching the incidental expenses for the present year was taken up, and on motion agreed to raise the sum of twenty dollars for that purpose, and that Bro. Wilkes report at our next meeting whether the amount is collected.
      Bro. P. C. Scott reported that Elijah P. Craig was baptized into the fellowship of this church on the 4th of this month, and also that Lucinda H. Scott was received on the 3d as a candidate for baptism.
      On motion, adj.

attest P. C. Scott clk.

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      At a church meeting held for the Church at Burlington Sat. 17th March 1849

Bro. R. Kirtley Mod.
      After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business.
      Bro. Wilkes reported that the amount collected for defraying the expenses of the church was $13.50, and on motion the further time of one month ias given to make addiitonal collection.
      Bro. Jno. P. Scott reported the reception of Virginia C. Webb for baptism on the first Sabbath in the month, and also the baptism of Lucinda H. Scott and the afs'd Virginia C. Webb on that day.       On motion adj.

L. Webb, clk P.T. - R. Kirtley, Mod.
      At a church meeting held for the Church at Burlington 3d Sat. in April 1849
      After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business.
      Bro. Wilkes reports that the amoount collected up tothis time for defraying the incidental expenses of the Church for the present year is $15.10.
      On motion adj.
      Attest R. Kirtley, Mod. -
      P. C. Scott clk.

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      At a meeting held for the Church at Burlington 3d Sat. in May 1849
      After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business.
      Received by experience as a candidate for baptism, Mrs. William H. Buckner.
      Bro. P. C. Scott reports the reception by experience and baptism of Mrs. Mary Underhill on the first Sabbath in this month.

      Attest P. C. Scott Mod.

G. H. Scott, clk, P. T.
      At a meeting held for the Church at Burlington 3d Sat. in June 1849

Bro. P. C. Scott Mod'r.
      After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business.
      Bro. Whitfield Early was received by letter from the church at Bulletburg.
      Bro. Wilkes reports the death of Bro. BEnjamin Cave, who departed this life May 20th (?)
      On motion adjourned.

P. C. Scott, Mod.

Attest A. Graves clk, P. t.
      At a called meeting held for the Church at Burlington June 19th 1849.
      After Singing and prayer proceeded to business. A letter from Squire G. Scott was presented by Bro. P. C. Scott, which contained a full and free and complete confession of sin in having acted contrary to the Christian Character, which acknoledgment was fully satisfactory to the church, whereupon letters of dismission are granted to himself, and

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also to his wife Sister Harriet Scott, and their Daughters, Sisters Mary A. C. Scott, Agness R. Scott and Lucinda H. Scott.       On motion adj.

Attest P. C. Scott, Mod. - Wm. H. Buckner Clk P. T.
      At a meeting held for the Church at Burlington Sat. 21st July 1849
Bro. P. C. Scott Mod'r.
      Bro. Wilkes reports the death of our colored Bro. Horace, belonging to Chiles Coleman, who departed this life on the 9th inst.
      The reception of Sister Katherine Buckner for baptism on Lord's day June 11th and also the baptism of Bro. and Sister Buckner on Same day are reported.
      Bro. P. C. Scott was chosen to prepare a letter to the ensuing association and present it at our next meeting. Brethren P. C. Scott, M. Wilkes, J. P. Scott W. Early and W. H. buckner were chosen Messengers to Same.
      In accordance with the request of the President of the United States, agreed to observe the first Friday in Aug. as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer to Almighty God, and it is further agreed that Brethren Wilkes, Early and Buckner be a committee to confer with the other denominations in town and agree upon a suitable place for holding a general Meeting for the afs'd purpose and Said Committee be instructed to tender the use of this house of said meeting.
On Motion adj.
Attest P. C. Scott Mod.
L. Webb clk P. T.

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      At a meeting held for the Church at Burlington 3d Sat. in Aug. 1849
Bro. P. C. Scott Mod'r.
      After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business. The reading the minutes of the previous meeting being called for were read.
      After which the letter to the ensuing association written by Bro. P. C. Scott was presented, read and adopted. Which reads as follows, The Baptist Church of Jesus Christ at Burlington to the North Bend Association of Baptists (when met with the Church at East Bend Boone Co. Ky. Tuesday Succeeding the 1st Sat. in Sept. 1849.

Sendeth Christian Salutations,
      Very Dear Brethren,
      Through the precious providence of an Allwise Goid we are again permitted to meet you in an Association Capacity. Through what vicissitudes have we passed since our last Associational Meeting! The nations of the earth have felt the Chastening hand of God evincing his displeasure against sin. Thrones have crumbled, the days of oppression have been numbered and man long downtrodden and enslaved has answer in his might, and in the name of his God, successfully asserted his inalienable rights. These rights consist in the freedom of Speech, of the press and of conscience. The clouds opf ignorance are receeding, the bands of superstition are being broken, and the obstacles to the extension of Messiah's reign are removing. The hosts of God are preparing to take possession of the world. The Church in her beauty "looks forth ____ as the Moors, clear as the Sun and terrible as an army with banners," bearing on high the name of ____ and the gods of Heathendom prostrate themselves before the conquering Redeemer. The pleasing intelligence

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comes up from the four quarters of earth "the nations own Messiah's reign."
      At home as well as abroad, we see the Stately Steppings of the Lord. Yes, blessed be his Name, while he has been achieving the conquest of nations, he has not left us without a witness of his grace. Even in our low estate we have not been forgotten of God. We have enjoyed Seasons of the precious visitations of his grace. Our hearts have been gladdened and encouraged in Seeing Some precious Souls Submitting to the ordinances of Christ. Under a Sense of his goodness thus displayed, we would humble ourselves at his feet, "And Crown Him Lord of all." We glory not in our Success, but in the "Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ." By its attractions alone are the hearts of men inclined to God. The Cross, and the Cross alone is his ordained means of drawing men to himself. And while this is the theme of our Ministers, the burthen of their messages to men we will confidently expect to see the work of the Lord constantly advance among us.
      Though often rejoicing, still we have been somehat afflicted, and especially in the loss of our much esteemed Bro. Benjamin Cave. "Yet we sorrow not as those which have no hope." "Our loss is his infinite gain," for doubtless, he has only vacated a Seat in the house of God on earth to accept one in "that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." And too, he has left a rich legacy to his brethren in his consistent life, frequent prayers, and peaceful death. Others have removed to different and distant fields leaving for our consolation and encouragement, their expressions of sympathy and Christian esteem. During the entire year, though one of much excitement and distraction to many, we have been blessed with

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uninterrupted peace, and the continued enjoyment of brotherly love. We have the Gospel preached to us two sabbaths in each Month, by our much esteemed Brethern R. Kirltey and P. C. Scott. For all the Success which has attended us, and for every blessing with which the year has been crowned, we desire to cherish Sincere gratitude to Almighty God. While it forms an era in the life of many, marked with deep distress and Sore affliction, to us as a church it has been crowned with mercy and love.
      During the year, we have received by experience and baptism 6. by letter 3. dismissed by letter 5 deceased 2. So that our present membership is 34.
      We have chosen our beloved brethren P. C. Scott, W. Early, M. Wilkes, Jno. P. Scott Wm. H. Buckner to bear this our letter and Sit with you in council; And may the great Head of the Church meet with you and bless you abundantly in all things is the prayer of your brethren at Burlington.
      Brethren, pray for us, that we may maintain a pure gospel, and abound in every good word and work. ___ by the order of the church
      We send by the hands of our messengers the sum of $ ___ requesting you to forward it to the General Association of Kentucky.
      A Motion was made by Bro. J. P. Scott to take into consideration the propriety of electing a Clerk for this Church, which proposition is one of reference to our next meeting.
      A motion to adjourn carried.
Attest P. C Scott, Mod.
W. H. Buckner, clk P.T.

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      At a meeting held for the Church at Burlington Oct. 20th 1849
Brother Robt. Kirtley Mod'r.
      After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business. The reading the minutes of the previous meeting being called for they were read and these being therein a matter of reference respecting the Election of a clerk for this Chruch. The subject was bought before the Church. A motion was made by bro. M. Wilkes to go into the election of same which motion was seconded & Carried. bro. W. H. Buckner was thereupon duly elected clk. of this Church by ballot.
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      At a Church meeting held for the Church at Burlington Sept. 15th 1849
Brother P. C. Scott, Mod'r.
      After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business. The minutes of the previous meeting being called for were read. Bro. W. H. Buckner then made a report respecting the
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      At a meeting held for the Church at Burlington Saturday Nov. 17th 1849
Bro. P. C. Scott, Moderator
      After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to transact business. After some very approriate remarks by teh Bro. Moderator, and an invitation being given Mrs. E. Chamblin came forward and after relating her experience was unanimously received as a Candidate for baptising. The minutes of the previous Meeting being then called for were read and received. There being no other business an adjournment was called for and Carried.
Attest P. C. Scott Mod.
W. H. Buckner Clk
      At a church meeting held by the Church at Burlington 15th Dec. 1849
Brother P. C. Scott, Mod'r.
      The minutes of the previous meeting being called for were read. Bro. Wilkes reported that Peter S. Cristenbary was received by experience for baptism on the Sabbath following our last Church Meeting and that himself and Sister Elizabeth Chamblin were both baptised on the afternoon of that day. L. Webb clk Pro. Tem. P. C. Scott, Mod'r.

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      At a church meeting held for the Church at Burlington Sat. Jan. 19th 1850

Brother P. C. Scott, Mod'r.
     The minutes of the previous meeting being called for were read and nothing having been referred to this meeting and finding nothing farther to claim the attention of the church agreed to adjourn.

L. Webb clk P T. - P. C. Scott, Mod.
      At a church meeting held for the Church at Burlington Feby. 15th 1850
Brother P. C. Scott, Moderator
     The church organized and finding nothing refered from last meeting -
     Bro. P. C. Scott informed the church that he had purchased for the use of the church one dozen hymn Book. one half of which he presents to the church which donation was received - and on motion agreed that the Treasurer pay for the remaining half dozen -
      Bro. P. C. Scott also advised the Church that he expected to leave Burlington in a short time, and that he could not say whether he could attend them regularly on the same Sabbath in each month. But that he would be willing to attend on some Sabbath in each month, of he could so arrange it. Therefore on motion Bro. P. C. Scott was by a unanimous vote of the church invited to attend preach for us at least one Sabbath in each month.
P. C. Scott Mod. - W. Webb. Ck protem

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      At a church meeting held for the Church at Burlington Sat. Mch 16th 1850
      The church meet and neither Moderator nor clk being preset.
      Bro. J. P. Scott on request acted as Moderator & L. Webb clerk -
      The mionutes of the previous Meeting being read and found nothing especially refered to this meeting a request by Bro. Neal from the Middle Creek ch for helps on the ordination of Bro. Ch. S. Carter to the ministry on the Second Saturday in april next, was taken up and Brethren P. C. Scott, Whitfield Early, Miles Wilks & P. C. Scott appointed to accordingly.
      Bro. Wilks reported the expenditures of the Church for the year 1849, in the aggregate to $24.10 - which amt. is Entitled & a credit by cash donated $17.75 - having a balance of $6.35 due by the ch -
     On motion agreed to raise by free donation the sum of $20.00. to meet the deficit of last year and the current expenses of the present -
     agreed to adjourn

L. Webb clk protem - Jno. P. Sott, Mod.

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      At a church meeting held for the Church at Burlington Sat. 20th Apl 1850

The church meet. Bro. P. C. Scott Mod.
      After Complying with the rules of the Church, there being no business of referance. Bro. Wilkes reported that the helps from the Church as requested, attended at Middle Creek and that Bro. C. S. Carter was there set apart for the gospel ministry. Bro. Wilks also reported the baptism of Sister M. F. Chamblin by Experience & baptism into this church on the 7th of the present month.
      On Motion it being the wish of the Church Bro. P. C. Scott was requested to write Bro. Jno. S. Waller and ascertain whether he would visit us, preach for & labor with us during a protracted Meeting. There being no farther business. Agreed to adjourn - P. C. Scott Mod
W. H. Buckner, Clk
      At a church meeting held for the Church at Burlington Saturday May 18th 1850
      The church met Bro. Robert Kirtley, Mod. After Complying with the rules of the church, the minutes of thge previous meeting called for & read, there beng no matter of refereance on motion of Bro. Wilkes it was agreed that we take up the subject and enquire as to wherabouts litigr [lists] and condition --? of the members

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of this church. When the suggestion of Bro. M. Scott it was proposed, that committee be appointed to Examine and correct the list of the members of this church and report the Same at Some future meeting and Bros Early Wilks and Buckner are appointed said committee. There being no farther business agreed to adjourn.
W. H. Buckner Clk - R. Kirtley. Mod
      At a church meeting held for the Church at Burlington Saturday June 15th 1850
      The Church meet. Bro. P. C. Scott Mod. After attending to the usual rules of the church, The minutes of the previous meeting being called for were read. After which the Committee appointed at our last meeting made a report of the list of members now belonging to this church including also the Entire list since the Constitution of the church which stands as follows in all which have been 72 members 36 of which have been dismissed by letter and otherwise. The above report was received, the committee continued & directed to enquire into the standing of a col sister named Ellen. there being no farther business Agreed to adjourn.
W. H. Buckner - P. C. Scott Mod.

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      At a church meeting held for the Church at Burlington Saturday July 20th 1850
      The church met.

Bro. R. Kirtley Mod.
      After attending to the usual rules of this church. The Minutes of the previous meeting were called for and read. After which Bro. P. C. Scott reported the death of our beloved Sister Mary E. Buckner also presented by Same a short sketch of Sister Buckner which writing on resolutions such unanimously received and ordered to be recorded on our church Book. Bro. Jno. P. Scott then proposed that we now appoint messengers to the ensuing Association and the number 4 was agreed upon. Brethren P. C. Scott, W. Early, W. H. Buckner, M. Wilkes & J. P. Scott. It was then proposed to select some one to write a letter from this church to the Association and Bro. Jno. P. Scott was Elected to write said letter. Their being no farther business agreed to adjourn. Bro. Kirtley being invited to preach for us to day.
W. H. Buckner Clk - R. Kirltey Mod

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      Whereas it becomes our painfull duty to record the death of our much beloved Sister Mary E. Buckner who departed this life Thursday July 11th 1850

Resolved
      that as i we feel bereaved in view of this death of one so signally examplary in her Christian deportment and conversation. But our sorrow is mingled with joy, for we are assured that our loss is her infinite gain; that having endured the sacrifices and toils, incident to this church militant, she has entered the blis and glory of the church triumphant.
      That Sister Buckner in her consistent life and frequent prayers has left a rich legacy to the church, a name [?] sacred in our memories and an example worthy of our imitation.

Resolved
      That as a church we tender our sympathies to the surviving relations & friends of the deceased, and Expecially to Mrs. Elizabeth G. Dudly who in this dispensation of Providence must feel so deeply bereaved and that with the consolations of the Gospel, we offer the affectionate administration of our Saviours, "be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not not the Son of man cometh."
      Resolved that a copy of this resolution, signed by the Moderator and listed by the church be presented to Mrs. Dudly. Baptist Ch at Burlington July 20th 1850
Attest W. H. Buckner Clk - P. C. Scott, Mod.

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	A list of Members Now belong[ing] to the Church  
	

P. C. Scott - dims'd
Miles Wilkes
Lucy Wilkes
Sarah A. Webb
Clarissa Ashley
Parmela White
Frances Armstrong
Elizabeth Dilse
Catherine Cason - letter
Elizabeth Carpenter
Cynthia Cravens
Jno. P. Scott
Younger Johnson
Mary E. Buckner - decs'd   
Miranda Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson
Elijah P. Craig - decs'd
Virginia C. Webb
Mary Pophams
Whitfield Early
W. H. Buckner
Catherine A. Buckner
Elizabeth Chamblin
Peter S. Chrisenburg - letter 
Mary F. Chamblin
Margaret Rice
William Rice
James H. Gray
Susan F. Rice
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Tom owned by Ioce [?] Kirtley
Westley  "   L. Webb  excl.
Kit      "   W. H. Buckner
Harriett "   Same
John     "   Ival Delph decs'd
Jefferson"   E. Lousey
Jane     "   Wake [Lake?]
Ellen    "   W. N. Elliot  excl'd
Ann      "   N. Green
Nancy    "   Mrs. Murdock
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At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington Sat. Augs 17th 1850
The Church meet. Bro. W. Whitaker Mod. & after attending to the Common usages of the church the Minutes of the previous meeting called for & read. Bro. P. C. Scott having been Selected wrote a letter from this church to Ensuing assocoation presentd s'd letter, which was unanimously received as our letter. There being no farther business agreed to adjourn.
W. H. Buckner clk - W. Whitaker Mod.
      At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington Sat. Sept. 21st 1850
      The church meet. Bro. R. Kirtley Mod. After attending to the usual rules of the Church the minutes of the previous Meeting, was called for and read. By the request of Bro. R. Kirltey agreed to consider the Subject of excuasing Bro. Kirltey from the care of this church to which request the church consented by requesting Bro. P. C. Scott in his stand to attend us regularly on the 3rd Saturday & Sunday following in each month which invitation Bro. Scott accepted & agreed to come, it was then proposed that

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we request Bro.s Kirtley & Whitaker one or the other to preach for us regularly on the Sunday after the 1st Saturday in Each Month which proposition carried & Bro. Kirtley on his part agreed to do so. there being no farther business agreed to adjourn. - R. Kirtley Mod.

W. H. Buckner Clk
      At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington Sat. October 19th 1850
Bro. P. C. Scott Mod.
      Having Complied with the rules of the Church the Minutes of the previous such [?] read by which it appeard that no business was refered to this meeting.
      The decease of our Young Brother E. P. Craig, who departed this life on Wednesday 16th Inst. was reported.
L. Webb Clk. protem - P. C. Scott Mod.
      At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington 3rd Sat. Nov. 1850
P. C. Scott Mod.
      By request of Bro. Webb through Bro. Early a letter dismission is granted to Bro. Cristenburg. Agreed to adjourn
Wm. Huey clk protem. - P. C. Scott, Mod.

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      At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington Sat. 21st December 1850
Bro. P. C. Scott Mod.
      The minutes of last meeting were read. Bro. Early reports the decease of John a colored Brother belonging to Mer. Delph
      On motion of Bro. P. C. Scott - The great destitution of a Supply of Ministerial labor in the bounds of this association was taken up, and after Consultation - Brethren from Bulletsburg, Sand Run & Middle Creek also being present - agreed to appoint Brethren P. C. Scott, M. Wilkes, J. P. Scott and W. Graves, to confer more fully with the members of this church, and also to visit the Sister Churches of this Association & confer with them, requesting them ot take the matter into consideration, and if the Subject meet with favor, request a meeting for general conference on this Subject, at this Church or Some other Church in the Association at as early a date as practicable; also that the above Brethren report at the next meeting.
L. Webb. Clk P.T. - P. C. Scott
      At a meeting held for the church at Burlington on saturday Janaury 18th 1851
Bro. P. C. Scott moderator
     The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
     The subject to wit Ministerial labor in this association was taken up and reports called for,
     Bro. P. C. Scott from the committee thereon reports that he attended the churches at Bulletsburg and Middle Creek and that nothing decisive in relation to the subject was done at either place
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Church at Burlington Jany 18 - 1851
     Bro. Webb from same committee reported that he had attended Sand run church at the last meeting, and moved to take up the subject of ministerial labor in this association which motion failed.
     Bro. P. C. Scott reported favourably from first Baptist Church at Covington.
     Bro. P. C. Scott from same committee reported favourably from Big Bone Church.
     On motion it was then proposed that the further disposition of the subject be continued tioll next regular meeting and that some committee be continued which motion carried.
     The meeting adjourned
W. H. Buckner clk. - P. C. Scott Mod.
     At a Church meeting at Burlington Saturday February 15th day 1851
Bro. Whitker Moderator
     The minutes of last meeting ware read where upon it appeared that the subject of ministerial labor in this association was reported to this meeting and brother J. P. Scott reported that the proportion had not been met with general favor of the churches therefore on motion agreed that the subject be discontinued and committee discharged.
     No further business came forward agreed to adjourn -
L Webb Ck protem - William Whitker mod
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     At a Church meeting held for the Church at Burlington Saturday 15th March 1851
Bro. Drury moderator -
     The minutes of last meeting ware read where upon it appeared that there was nothing refured to this meeting and no further business. Agreed to adjourn.
L. Webb protem. - A. Drury, Mod.
     At a business meeting held for the Church at Burlington

Saturday Apl 19th 1851
Bro. P. C. Scott Mod.

     The Minutes of the previous Meeting being called for were read, whereupon it appeard that there was no business refered to this meeting. Bro. Wilks the treasurer of this Church Reported this as the Close of the fiscal Year, and that the financial standing of the Church is as follows, Viz. The receipts for defraying Expenses of      church amt to $20.00
     Disbursements in all $19.25
     Bal on hand .75

which report on motion was received by the Church. On motion it was agreed that we raise the sum of 20$ to defray the incl'd entire Expenses of this Ensuing year. then having no farther business agreed to adjourn -

W. H. Buckner Clk - P. C. Scott Mod
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     At a Church meeting held for the Church at Burlington Saturday 17th May 1851
Brother J. P. Scott mod'r
     The minits of the previous meeting was read and whereas it appears that no business was referred to this meeting our Treasurer reported a ballance of $6.37 1/2 due him from year before last as settled and paid - agreed to adjourn
L Webb C,l protem - John P. Scott Mod'r
     At a business meeting held for the Church at Burlington Saturday June 21th 1851

Bro. P. C. Scott Mod.
     After attending to the common useages of the church the minutes of the previous meeting were called for & read from which it appeard that there was no business refered to this Meeting.
     Our esteemed Bro. & Pastor P. C. Scott then notified the church that owning to other duties he would not be able to supply us with preaching regularly after the present year, whereupon the Church took the Subject up, and on motion agreed to refer the matter to our next meeting and that Brothers P. C. Scott, our Wilks be a committee to get a supply for our two next meetings likewise for the ensuing Year. There being no farther business agreed to adjourn.
W. H. Buckner Clk. - P. C. Scott Mod.

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     At a business meeting held for the Church at Burlington Saturday July 19th 1851
Bro. Jas. A. Kirtley Mod
     After attending to the rules of the Church the Minutes of the previous meeting being called for were read. The committee appointed at our last meeting then reported that Bro. Jas. A. Kirtley would supply for the two meetings referred to in the former report. On Motion it was agreed to that the subject of Bro. Scott's resignation be continued as one of referance. It was then proposed that one of our members be Selected to write a letter from this Church to the Ensuing association whereupon Bro. W. H. Buckner was Elected to write said letter. It was farther proposed and agreed to that the Mod. appoint Messengers to bear said letter. Bro's Early, Wilks, J. P. Scott, P. C. Scott and W. H. Buckner, were then duly appointed for Messengers. There being no farther business claiming the attention of the church agreed to adjourn. Bro. Jas. Kirtley consenting to preach for us.
W. H. Buckner Clk. - Jas. Kirtley, Mod.
     At a business meeting held for the Church at Burlington Sat. Augs. 16th 1851
Bro. Jas. A. Kirtley Mod'r
     After attending to the usual rules of the Church, the Minutes of the previous meeting
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being called for were read. The matter of referance in our last report is continued as Such. The letter to the Association was then called for, read and received as our letter. Bro. Gray's request for the use of this house to hold his examination and Exhibition in, was granted. On Motion it was agreed that we take up a collection on Sabbath for the objects of the General Association of Kentucky. There being no farther business, agreed to adjourn.
W. H. Buckner Clk - James Kirtley Mod.
      At a business meeting of business held for the Church at Burlington Saturday Sept. 20th day 1851
Bro. P. C. Scott Moderator
     After attending to the rules of the Church The Minutes of the previous meeting was called for and read. The matter of referance in our last minites respecting bro. Scott resignation was then taken up and on motion his request was granted. There being no further business claiming the attention of the church agreed to adjourn.
W. H. Buckner - P. C. Scott Mod
     At a business meeting of business held for the Church at Burlington Saterday October 18 day 1851
Brother Jas. Kirtley Moderator
     After attending to the common business of the Church, the minutes of the previous meeting was called for and read. There being no business befor the Church agreed to adjourn.
W. H. Buckner - Jas. Kirtley Mod.
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      At a Church meeting held for the Church at Burlington Saterday 15th day Nov'r 1851
Bro'r Jas. Kirtley Mod'r
      The rules of the Church having been complied with, the minutes of last meeting was read where upon it appeared that there was no reference to this meeting and nothing claiming the attention of the church on motion agred to adjourn. attest
L. Webb C.l protem - J. A. Kirtley Mod.
      At a Church meeting held for the Church at Burlington Saterday the 20th of december 1851
Bro'r J. A. Kirtley Mod'r
     After complying with the rules of the Church, the minutes of last meeting was read and there being no nbusiness, agread to adjourn.
D. M. Scott clk pr't - J. A. Kirtley Mod.
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      At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington Sat. 17th January 1852
Bro. J. A. Kirtley Mod.
      The rules of the church having been comblied with Minutes of last Meeting read. nothing refered to this meeting where as the Committee appointed to designate to our brother J. a. Kirtley the service localities labours amongst the destitute in the bounds of this association havng named the church at Burlington as our point of labours on the 3rd Saturday and following Sabbath in Each Month and whereas the same brother has attended in accordance with said arrangement it is therefore on motion agreed that our Said Brother J. A. Kirtley do attend and act as our Moderator and pastor at the times designated by the unanimous call of the church.       adjourned until meeting in course
L. Webb Ck protem - J. A. Kirtley Mod.
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      At a Church meeting held for the church at burlington Saterday 21st of Febuary 1852
      Brother James A. Kirtley moderator
      The rules being complyed with the minutes of last meeting called for read and approved no business being refered to this meeting       adjourned until meeting in course
W. Hughly clk protim - James A. Kirtley mod'r
      At a Church meeting held for the church at Burlington Saterday march 20th 1852
Brother James A. Kirtley mod.
      The rules of the church having been complied with the minutes of last meeting read nothing refured to this meeting upon application (of bro. Webb) a letter of dismisison was granted Sister Kathrine Casin adgurned
L. Webb Clk protem - James A. Kirtley mod.
      At a meeting of Business held for the Church at Burlington Saturday Apl 17th 1852
Br'o. J. A. Kirtley Mod.
      The rules of the church having been attended to the Minutes of the last meeting were read no business reered to this meeting. Bro. Br____ then reported to a col. Sister Noa__ Ellen owned by W. Elliot that upon Enquiry he had ascertained that the Said Sister was not livingtin in accordance with the rules of the church on as becomes a professor of religion which report was received by the church the Sister now living at a distance so as to prevent the usual ____ of dealing win such cases and on motion the church agreed to exclude s'd sister from membership therein. Bro. Wilks then reported the

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financial standing of the Church at this time to be as follows. Rec'd during the Year in the assesment of 20$ - 12.50 & paid out the same amt of 12.50. Bro. Wilks farther reported the sudden death of our much beloved Bro. Peryander C. Scott which took place on the 3rd day of the present Month. Bro. Beckham then moved and it was agreed to that Bro. J. A. Kirtley be requested to write a short sketch of the life of Bro. Scott to be recorded in our Church Book. also to preach the funeral of the Bro. in this house tomorrow at 10 Oclock
      There being no farther business agreed to adjourn
W. H. Buckner Clk - J. A. Kirtley Mod.
      At a Church meeting held for the church at berlington Saturday 15th of May 1852
Brother Robert Kirtley Mod.
      The rules of the church having been complied with the minutes of last meeting were read where upon it appeared that business was refured to this meeting and no further business brought forward agreed to adjourn
L. Webb Clk protem - Robert Kirtley mod.
      At a Church meeting held for the church at berlington Saterday 19th of June 1852
Brother James A. Kirtley Mod.
      The minutes of last meeting was read nothing from the munites refured to this agreed to adjourn
L Webb clk pro' - James A. Kirtley Mod.

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      At a Meeting of Business held for the Church at Burlington Sat July 17th 1852
Br'o. J. A. Kirtley Mod.
      The customary usages of the church having been attended too and the door opened for Members Sister Margaret, and Brother William Rice came forward and presented letters from the church at Middle creek Wishing to unite with this church. the letters were read, approved, and they most cordially welcomed into full fellowship with us.
      The Minutes of the previous meeting were then read, no business referrenced to this meeting. On motion we then agreed to Elicit by ballot: one, to write a letter from this church to the Ensuing association of North Bend, whereupon Bro. W. H. Buckner was chosen for that purpose. there being no further business Claiming the attention of the church agreed to adjourn.
W. H. Buckner Clk. - Jas. A. Kirtley Mod
      At a meeting of business held for the church at burlington Saterday august 21st day 1852.
      Brother R. Kirtley Mod'r. After attending to the common usages of the church the minutes of last meeting being read and being no business refered to this meeting then proceded to appoint our mesingers to the association to be held with the Church at middle creak the tuesday after 1st Saturday in next month appointed brethren Wilks, Scott, Graves & Buckner to bare the letter to the association having been read and recevd as our letter . on motion it was agreed that we open the dore of this church for the next annual association there being no further business agreed to adjourn -
W. H. Buckner clk - Bro. R. Kirtley mod
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      At a church meeting held by the church at Burlington Saturday 18th day of sept 1852
Bro. Robert Kirtley moderator
      the minutes of last meeting was read where upon nothing was refured to this meeting
      bro Druy [Asa Drury] being presant was invited to preach agread to adjourn -
      attest - Bro. R. Kirtley mod'.

L. Webb clk. protem
      At a church meeting held by the church at burlington Saterday 16 day of october 1852

Bro. James Kirtley mod'r.
      recevd by letter Sister Elijah B. Scott from the church at middle Crak
      agread to observe the last thursday in next month as recommended by the association to pray almighty God that he would revive pure religion in our midst.
      attest
W. Hughy clk protem - James A. Kirtley mod.
      At a church meeting held by the church at Burlington Sat 20th day of November 1852 -
Bro. James A. Kirtley moderator
      The minutes of last meeting was read. nohting refured to this meeting and no other business brought forward agreed to adjourn -
      attest
L. Webb clk protem - Brother J. A. Kirtley mod.
      At a church meeting held by the church at Burlington Saturday 18 day of Dec. 1852

Broth James A. Kirtley Mod
      the minutes of last meeting were read. nothing there is reered to this meeting
      Broth James A. Kirtley presented a concise biographical sketch of our late deceased brother and minister P. C. Scott which

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was received and on motion ordered to be recorded.
      L. Webb, Clk protem.
James A. Kirltey, Mod.
      The subject of this brief biographical sketch was born in Boone County Kentucky July 13th 1823. At an early age he evinced a very great fondness for learning and a singular aptitude in acquiring knowldge. He was more than ordinarily distinguished for amiableness of disposition as well as sprightliness of mind and his moral habits at that age creditable to himself and Parents encouraged the hopeof future usefullness.
      His academical strictures chiefly pursued at the Morgan Academy in this Town were prosecuted with such studious application that between seventeen and eighteen years of age he possessed a good liberal education and took charge of a County school which he conducted for several months with commendable success - about this time also he became very anxiously concerned for the salvation of his soul. His early training associations and habits of thought rendered him highly succeptible of serious religious impressions which he had frequently before experienced; but at this particular period he was wholly engrossed with the great inquiry "What must I do to be saved." His views of the nature and evil of sin and the holiness of God, subsequently expressed with much clearness not only wrought within him repentance to God, but mainfestly led to the exercise of faith in Christ Jesus.
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An entire change in the sentiments and sympathies of his soul led him to make a public profession of religion. He was received by the Baptist Church at Middle Creek, and Baptised by Eld. Robert Kirtley on the 31st of August 1842. In December following he united with nineteen brethren and sisters in the constitution of this Church in which he retained his membership during life. It was soon apparent to the church from his piety, zeal, good snese and facility of communication that he possessed gifts which if rightly cultivated, would fit him for eminent usefulness. He was acccordingly licensed to preach the Gospel March 18th 1843 by the unanimous voice of the church and with the decided approbation of judicious brethren of other churches. With unaffected diffidence he entered upon the labors of the ministry and during the next 18 months mingled much with the brethren of surrounding churches, preaching usually on Sabbaths. His progress in the ministry at this early period was rapid yet decided, and his labors highly acceptable wherever he went. He entered Georgetown College as a student, Sept. 2nd 1844, and graduated June 26, 1848. The diligence and application with which he prosecuted his collegiate course together with his general upright, dignified and Christian deportment, won for him not only the confidence and esteem of the faculty but the affection of his fellow students, and the general favour of all who knew him. No student perhaps ever passed through this institution with a more unblemished character or with brighter honors. He was ordained by this church on the 23rd of August 1847. Elders John L. Waller, William Whitaker, James M. Frost and Robert Kirtley acting as the Presbytery, for two subsequent years he conducted the academy in this
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Place with marked ability and success, and at the same time sustained to this church the relation of Pastor, His labors though doubly onerous were discharged with promptness, fidelity and general satisfaction in both relations. In June 1850 he entered upon a course of Theological study at Covington Institute under the direction of Dr. Lynd, during the prosecution of his studies, he continued for some time to visit and preach for this church. His ministerial labors were also shared by the other churches and his influence not a little felt in the sabbath school at Covington. His connection with this institution continued until his death which occured on the 3rd of April 1852, occasioned by the explosion of the steamer Red Stone. He was as universally lamented in death as he was beloved in life and in the death of one so devoted and talented the church has sustianed a loss which can only be repaired by the wise and beneficient arrangements of our great head. He has been called to a higher sphere of labour and his works do follow him. The influence which he exerted as a christian, as a minister and as a teacher in his varied associations fully justifies us in bearing this tractate to his memory that "He though dead yet speaketh." -
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