Marble Creek/East Hickman Baptist Church

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Marble Creek Baptist Churchbook - 1787-1808
Jessamine/Fayette County, Kentucky

Organized as the Marble Creek Church; the name was later changed to East Hickman Baptist Church (Elkhorn Association) -
A List of the members Constituting the Marble Creek Baptist Church.
Male
William School dead Robert Fryar Dismissed Peter School Dismissed Flanders Callaway Dismissed Jno. Hunt Dismissed Samuel Bryan Dismissed Martin Stafford Excluded Mark Whittaco Dismissed Rob't Watson (Departed from us) David Fryar Excluded James Fryar Excluded
Female
Elizabeth School Dismissed Mary Bryan Dismissed Leah School dead Mary Gray dead Margett Hunt Dismissed Rachel School Dismissed Sarah Hampton Dismissed Mary Bryan Dismissed

The church known by the name of Marble Creek
Being dismissed from Boons and Constituted upon the Confession of Faith This 15th Day of June 1787 -
By the Assistance of Our Brethren S. Smith and Ambrose Dudley who constituted this Church then Consisting of Nineteen Members -
Whose names are enrold in the List, those members then being Confirmed as a Church Proceeded to make their Own Rules and Agreed to hold Church meeting on the Second Saturday in Each month - The Church then Adjournd -
July 13th 1787
The Church Conveynd in Order and Appointed Brother Samuel Bryan to be their Clerk. Agreed that the Church transact her Common Business with Open Doors and such Matters as the Church shall Deem of a Private Nature to be done in Private. The Church then Adjournd in Order to meet the next day.
August 1787
The Church Conveynd in Order and after Prayer Proceeded to Business whereon the following members was Rec'd by Experience. Viz, Levi Hunt, John Higgins, David Baker, Judith Glover, and Elizabeth Self. Agreed to Receive Margett McHan by Letter.
Sept. 2nd 1787
The Church Conveynd in Order and After Prayer Proceeded to Business. Agreed that this Church meet on the 1st day of Oct. in Order to consult about Building a meeting House. Receivd by Experience James McHan, Samuel Jones, Hester Wilson and Martha Gray then adjournd.
9th Day Rec'd by Letter Elizabeth Jones & Ann Baker
Oct. 13th 1787
The Church Conveynd According to Appointment and
After Divine service Proceeded and Chose Br. Robert Fryar, Elder and Br. William School, Deacon, and agreed that they call Helps for their Ordination -
Receiv'd by Experience Elizabeth Bryan and by Letter James and Ferreby Baker (his wife ) - The Church then Adjourned in Order
Nov. 10th 1787
The Church Conveyn'd in Order and after Prayer Proceeded to Business -
Agreed that Martin Stafford be centured for Non-truth. The Church then Adjourned in Order -
Dec. 8th 1787
The Church Conveyn'd in Order and after Divine service the Church Proceeded to Business and Chose [received] Br. John Glover by Experience -
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Jan. 12th 1788
The Church being Conveyn'd in Order Proceeded to Receive John Price by Letter. Also Dismissed John Hunt and wife at their request.
March 9th 1788
The Church being Conveyn'd and after Prayer Agreed to dismiss Levi Hunt at his request -
Also Chose Br. James McHan to Act as Deacon on Trial
The Church Hearing Certain reports (said to be Propagated by William Morton a member of Clear Creek Church, Respecting Jno. Price, Agreed that Brs. Robert Fryar, Js. McHan and Mark Whittaco be appointed to visit the Church and enquire into the Matter and make Report at Our Next Meeting -
Agreed to Dismiss Samuel Bryan and Wife and also Mary Bryan at their Requests -
Agreed to hold our Church Meeting for the future the first Saturday in Each Month.
Apr. 16th 1788
The Church being Conveyn'd in Order, Chose Br. Dudley to Act as moderator while Our Brethern Viz, Br. Walter Br. Hickman and Br. Taylor Assisted in the Ordination of Our Officers -
The Brethern who was Appointed at Our Last Church meeting to visit the Church at Clear Creek, came forward and informed the Church that the Report appeared to be groundless -
Agreed to Deceive William Southard and Ann Davis by Letter and recommendation -
May 11 1788
The Church being Conveyn'd According to Custom proceeded to Business and Received the following Brethern by Experience Viz, Ann Hampton, Batchelor, Sarah Callaway and Mary Woodard -
then Adjourned in Order -
July 6th 1788
The Church being Conveyn'd, Agreed to receive by Experience Br. Arthur Taul and his wife Mary Ann Taul
Also Elizabeth Eward -
Agreed that at our next meeting some Rules should be fixed on for Our Better Government -
Then Adjourned -
August 3rd 1788
The Church being Conveyn'd Agreed and Chose Br. Nickman Moderator
Agreed that all propositions coming before the Church shall be Determined by a Majority, Except in the Admission or Dismission of members and in that case a Unamnity be obtained if Possible -
Agreed that when the Church is form'd for Business that there shall not be talking practiced amongst the members But he that would Propose anything must Arise and Addres the Moderator in the Appalation and that no member may arise to speak whilst there is another up or a Speaking -
Agreed that no male Member withdraw without the leave of the Moderator.
Agreed that Our Brethern, Fryar, School, McHan be appointed to settle Differences and to Consult what may be most Suitable to come Before the Church
Receiv'd by Experience Jonathon Baker and Maxamelia.
Then the Church Adjourn'd in Order.
Sep.7th 1788
The Church being Conveyn'd in Order agreed & Chose Br. Lewis Craig Moderator & then Received by Experience the following members Viz, -
Joseph Baker, Nancy Eward, Joshua Baker, John Baker and his wife Haley Baker, John Baker (son of Moses) Moses Baker Jun'r, Morgan Bryan, Anna Simpson, Rachel Reed, Cuff & Isaac -
The Church then Adjourned in Order -
Oct. 5th 1788
The Minutes and Circular Letter being Read before the Church was Ordered to be recorded -
Br. Martin Stafford (who has laid under the Centure
of this Church eversince the 10th Of Nov. 1787, haveing given the Church satisfaction is again Restored (see Page 2)
The Church then Adjourned in Order
Nov.2nd 1788
The Church Conveyn'd and Receiv'd by Experience Elizabeth Carr and Caty Baker -
Then Adjourned in Order
Dec. 7th 1788
The Church Conveyn'd according to Custom & Received by Experience Jane Eward, Naney Reynold, Martha Gray, and Ann Baker -
Then Adjourned in Order
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Jan. 3rd 1789
The Church Conveyn'd being all in union & no business on hand spent the day in singing & Praying
Agreed to meet on the 25 Inst
th 25
The Church met According to Custom & Agreed to give Br. [John] Price a call to be our Minister which was Unanimously Agreed to -
Agreed that Br. Geno [John Gano] & Br. Craig be invited to attend Our March Meeting & Assist in that Matter, Then Adjourned -
March 7th 1789
The Church Conveyn'd in Order and Proceeded to Receive and Acceed to a Request by Letter from Our Sister Church at Boons Creek -
Then Receiv'd by Experience Peleg Baker, Polley Eward, James, Sam, and by Letter James Hawkins,
Jane Hawkins, Judith Timmerman, & Samuel & Rachel Reed. -
Then Adjurnd in Order -
April 4th 1789
The Church being Conveynd in Order Agreed to Rec'e by Experience the following members Viz, Daniel Bryan, Wilson Hunt, Elizabeth Hunt (by Examination) Evan Jones, then Adjournd.
May 2nd 1789
The Church Conveynd in Order & Rec'd by letter Sarah Reed
Agreed that the following Brethren be Appointed as Messengers to Our next Ass'on, to wit, Brs. Price, Fryar, McHan & that Brs. Price & Fryar write a Letter from this Church to its Association.
Receivd by Experience Toney, by Letter Nancy Bowen, Archibald McNeal & wife, Salley Reed & Moll.
June 6th 1789
The Church being Conveynd in Order Rec'd Mary Motherhead. Also Agreed to have Communion Quarterly and Our Church meetings to be held on Friday before the Quarterly meeting so that Saturday may be spent in Divine Worship -
Agreed that 20 pounds be raised in produce or Property for the Suppoart of the Gospel. Adjournd.
July 4th 1789
The Church Conveynd and Received by Experience James Simpso, Mary Norton. Then Agreed that Brs. Price, Fryar, Reed & Glover should visit Our Sister Church at South Elkhord, Agreeable to their Petition
to us by Letter. Also Agreed that Br. Price Fryar and Markham be our Messengers to the Association the 2nd Friday in August next in Orde[r] to try for a Union with Our Separate Brethern -
Received by Experience Pegg & Phebee - The Church then ADjourned in Order
August 1st 1789
The Church being Conveyn'd Agreed to Receive by Experience Dinah Hutts, Thos. Pasley
Also Agreed to Dismiss Bro. Jno. Higgins & Wife at their Request - Then Adjourn'd
Sep. 4th 1789
The Church being Conveyn'd Agreed to receive by Experience Daniel Hutts & German Baxter -
Agreed that Our Brethern, Price, Friar, Reed & McHan be our Messengers to the Association and further Agreed to send a Queary to the Ass'on Respecting the Marriage of a Slave -

Agreed that at Our Next Church Meeting a mode, shall be fixed by which the Gospel shall be supported amongst us -
Also Agreed that the Brethern Appointed to Attend the Ass'on shall attend also as helps at Boons Creek -
According to their Request -
Then Adjourn'd
No further transactions appears on Record untill 2nd of Jan'y 1790
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Jan'y 2 1790
The Church Conveyn'd and Agreed to dismiss Sarah Hampton and Elizabeth Self -
Feb. 6th 1790
The Church being Conveyn'd Agreed to Receive Gideon Bristoe -

Apr. 3rd 1790
The Church being Conveyn'd in Order Agreed to receive Samuel Denny & his wife by Letter
May 1st 1790
The Church being Conveyn'd in Order Agreed to Receive by Experience Patt and Winney, -
June 5. 90
The Church Met According to Custom. & Received and Baptis'd John Hume, Nancy & Will -

July 3rd. 1790
The Church Conveyn'd in Order & Chose Br. [William] Hickman Moderator - Then Agreed & Receiv'd by Experience Rachel a Negro of Br. Callaway's -
Aug. 7 1790
The Church being Conveyn'd in Order -
Agreed that Brs. Thos. Ammon, Robert Fryar, Sam'l Reed and James McHand shall be the Deligates to the Next Association -
Receiv'd by Experience Mary Baker
Sep'r 4 1790
Br. Hickman Moderator. The Church being seated in Order a List of several Members Names from Hickman Creek was brought Forward & Enrol'd
Oct'r 2nd 1790 The Church Proceeded to Business In Order -
Agreed to appoint a Deacon at our Next Church Meeting Also that Each member Look to the Lord for his blessing on them in not only the Choice of a Deacon but also of Elder
Nov'r 20 1790
The Church being Conveyn'd in Order, and after hearing a certain Report Concerning Br. Price, did Agree to call helps from the five following Churches Viz, South Elkhorn, Town fork, Bryans, Boons, & Tates Creek, to meet on the 16th Day of Dec'r at Br. David Bakers in Order to inquire into said Report -
Agreed & Chose Br. Glover Deacon -
Dec'r 4 1790
The Church being Conveyn'd -
Agreed & Chose Br. Daniel Bryan, Clark Then Received Jno Bristoe by Experience -
Then Appointed Br. Tall & Br. Fear to go with Br. Price in Order to procure Testamony, which may be Received as Evidence, (if the Persons not Appear ) -
Dec'r 16 1790
The Church Conveyn' According to her Appointment from the 20th of Nov'r And the following Helps Appeared, Viz, From South Elkhorn, Lewis Cragg, G. Smith, An'dr Hampton, & Jno Kellar, From Town fork, Wm. Payne & Nath'n Ashby. From Bryans, Ambrose Dudley, from Boons Creek, George Winn, J's Whaley, Alex'r Chambers, Rich'd Spur & Wm. Hardage. From Tates Creek, David Thompson & John White -
These helps by Request of s'd Church was formed into a Committee (Lewis Cragg Moderator & G. Smith Clark) Who proceeded to the Business Design'd for them -
Carried Over
1st. Agreed not to take up any Matter that had been already settled. Nor receive any Witness but such as was according to Gospel -
Then Entering into a full, Investigation of the Accusation Against Br. Price, We the Committee Do Repoart that we are Clarely of the Opinion that he is not quilty of the Charge & in testamony whereof we have hereunto set our hands this 16th Day of Dec'r -
George Smith, Lewis Cragg, Ambrose Dudley, David Thompson, William Payne, Wm. Hardage, Alex'r Chambers, G. Winn, Richard Spur, Nathan Ashbey, James Whaley, Jno. White, and Jno. Keller -
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Jan' 1st 1791
The Church Conveyn'd in Order & no business of Consequence (she Adjourn'd in Order -
Fer'r 7 1791
The Church Conveyn'd in Order and Agreed to Dismiss Br. Hunt & Wife also Even Jones & Wife -
March 4th 1791
The Church Conveyned in Order & Agreed to Receive by Experience Richard Price & by Recommendation Sarah Scott. by Exp'r Agness. Also to Dismiss Br. James McHand & Wife & Rachel Reed -
April 2nd. 91
The Church Conveyn'd in Order and Agreed to Choose Samuel Reed to Act as Deacon -
Then the Matter respecting Br. James Fryar was taken up & Defer'd -
May 6th 1791
The Church met & proceeded to Business, & Agreed to Furnish Br. Price with Two Cows & Calves (which was
done - The Dispute Between Br. Fryar & Peasley is Defer'd unto Next Meeting -
Br. Price, Js. & David Baker Appointed to visit sister Callaway & Inquire Respecting Agness Conduct -
June 4th 1791
The Church being Conveyn'd in Order - Agreed to take up a reference from our Last Meeting respecting Brs. Fryar & Peasley which was again Defer'd -
A reference from April meeting Respecting Js. Fryar was taken up & he was Excom'd for Neglecting to hear the Church. Br. David Fryar came forward & made Acknoledgement for his Folley in Quarreling with Br. Js. Fryar -
Negro Agness brought before the Church & is Charged with Certain thefts which being prov'd on her she is Excom'd -
July 2nd 1791
The Church Conveyn'd at the Meeting House and Chose Br. Price, Fryar, & Tall as Messengers to the Next Assciation - Then took up the Reference from our Last Meeting Respecting a Difference Between Brs. Fryar & Peasley & Laid it before a Committee Of our Bretheren from the Different Churches then Adjourn'd untill Next Morning - The Next Day the Committee on a full Investigation of the matter do Repoart as Follows. (we believe from the Testamony that we have received that Br. Peasley is guilty of Repeated falsities & has Acted in an unchristian manner in his conversation Respecting Br. Fryars Daughter (Polley Boon, & his charge of some of the Bretheren of Being guilty of Lying, in Giveing in their Testamony. Also of his sowing Discord through the Neighborhood & that his Acknowledgements are not satisfactory -
Done & sign'd in behalf of s'd Committee
George Smith
The Church then Concuring with the Repoart of the Committee, Agreed & Excommunicat'd Br. Peasley -
Aug't 6th 1791
The Church Conveyn'd & Proceeded to Business and Agreed to Receive Jno Cruise by Reccommendation -
Also took into Consideration an Old reference Respecting a mode for the support of the Gospel & Agreed that the Gospel Minister,shall be supported by a free Contribution -
Also Agreed that Br. Taul & Fryar be appointed to visit Mary Baker & Enquire of her, her reason for not being Baptised, -
Agreed to Dismiss Sam Jones & Wife at their Request. -
Agreed that Mr.John Yong, Walter Car, Robert Fryar, and Arthur T. Taul be appointed Trustees to rais by Subscription a sum of Money for the building a Meeting House on the Place Appointed, Viz, near the Stage. -
Agreed that Sister Wilson be Dismissed at her Request. -
Agreed that Brs. Price, Fryar, Callaway, & Peter School be appointed to attend at Stroudes & enquire into the standing of that Branch of Tates Creek Church, and to constitute them a Church, agreeable to their Request, -
Sep'r 3rd 1791
The Church Conveyn'd in Order and Agreed that a Meeting be held on the 2nd Saturday & Sunday in Each Month at a meeting House near Bowens & that Our Brethren be at the Liberty of Receiving Members -
The Church then Adjourn'd -
Oct'r 1st 1791
The first Saturday, the Church being Conveyn'd, Took into Consideration some Reports Concerning Br. William Brown, which Reports are said to be held
forth by Thos. Ammon, The Church then Agreed & Appointed Br. Denney, Callaway, & Brian to visit Br. Ammon & to present to him the Bill of Reports & inquire whether them Repoarts be true or not. Also to notify Br. Ammon to Attend meeting at Br. Browns on the 2nd Saturday in Nov'r the time and place appointed to Hear & Determine this Matter. Also the Church Agrees to Notify Br. G. Smith and Barnes Baker to Attend s'd Meeting -
On the 2nd Saturday at Browns Meeting House, Received by Reccommendation Sister Cruse -
Also a Woman called Sarah the Property of Mr. Davis. -
Nov'r 5th 1791
The Church Conveyn'd in Order but not haveing any Business of Consequence on hand, she Adjourn'd -
Dec'r 3rd 1791
The Church Conveyn'd in Order and Appointed Our Br. John Price, Robt. Fryar, Sam'l Read, & Arthur T. Taul to Represent s'd Church in the Ensuing Ass'on to be held at Bryans Station -
Carried to the Beginning of the Year 1792. -
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Jan'y 7th 1792 The Church Conveyn'd in Order but no Businees of Consequence she Adjourn'd in Order -
Feb'ry 1792 The Church Conveyn'd but no business on hand she Adjourned -
March 1792
The Church Conveyn'd in Order & Enter'd into Business
Agreed that if any Member failed to attend our State[d]
meetings, that he shall at Our Next Meeting give an account to the Church what prevent'd him, Also Agreed that the Church Receive the following Bounds and that the following Bretheren shall have the Watch care of Each Division, Viz, Sam'l Read to have the care of all the Bretheren belonging to this Church Living below Br. Callaways, & Br. Denney from Br. Callaways to Mr. Cars, & Br. Simpson All west of Marble Creek & to adjoin Br. Denneys Bounds, and that Br. Fryer take the Watch care of all members East of Marble Creek -
April 7th 1792
The Church Conveyn'd & no business on hand she Adjourn'd untill the Meeting in Cource -
May 5th 1792
The Church Conveyn'd according to her Appointment & After Prayer finding no Business on hand, she Agreed to Adjourn untill our Monthly Meeting in cource -
June 1st 1792
The Church Conveyn'd & after Prayer Agreed to take up the following Charge (Against Br. Robert Fryar) brought in by Br. John Price, -
1st. for saying the Church was split and that we were two people, -
2nd for saying John Price was the means of said split, - On the Church making Enquirery into s'd charge was of the Opinion that Br. Fryar had Cause for saying what he did -
3rd for saying that he believed Br. Price Intended to split off from the Church & to Carry a Party with him. But to this Charge Br. Fryar made Acknowledgement to the satisfaction of the Church -
5th for saying that Br. Price had lost the Hearts of the People (Which Charge Br. Price withdrew. -
5th for saying (After Br. Price had given his reasons for some of his Conduct) that story would not bear
Telling and afterwards Denying he gave such Ans'r, however Br. Price & Fryar haveing talked the matter of this last Charge over, it appeared that there was a misunderstanding between them in Consequence of which Br. Price appeared willing to drop said Charge, so that the Church did not make up her Opinion, nor vote on s'd Charge, Whereon Br. Price gave up the Pastotal Care of s'd Church - before Ambrose Dudley -
& Daniel Bryan -
June 17th 1792
The Church Call'd a meeting to Compramise if Possible the Difference the subsiding between Br. Price & Fryar (which difference they Compramised within themselves and laid it not before the Church -
Also Agreed to Exclude Toney( a Negro of Mr. Hawkins) for Telling Non truths -
July 7th 1792
The Church Conveyn'd and after Prayer, they Agreed to set apart Thirsday the 19th Ins't as a day of Fast & Prayer - Then Adjourn'd in Order -
Aug'st 1792
The Church met According to Appointment and Chose Our Brethren, Viz, Price, Denney,& Bryan as Messingers to the Ensuing Ass'on at Tates Creek on the Fourth Friday in the month -
Also Agreed that at Our Next meeting the Church shall Appoint Trustees in Order to Procure a Deed for one Acre of Land whereon the meeting House now stands -
By Calculation its found the No of Members is (97) -
Sep'r 29 1792
The Last Saturday the Church Conveyn'd & Agreed to
take up the Reference Respecting choosing Trustees & for that purpose chose Mr. John Young, Walter Car, John Price, & Robert Pryar in Order to procure a Deed according to our Resolve at Last Meeting. -
Also took up a matter of Difference Between Brs. John Price & R. Fryar & for that purpose choose the Following Brethren as a Committee (Ambrose Dudley & Daniel Bryan) to settle if Possible the Difference now sub-sideing & make Repoart to the Church Accordingly. On which this committee do repoart that the Difference is settled & the old Minute in Page 21 in Old Record, to be altered to what it now stands in the New. See Page 15. -
Oct'r 1792
The first Saturday by badness of Weather No Meeting -
Nov'r 3rd 1792
The Church Conveyn'd & After Divine service Proceeded and Read the Minutes & Circular Letter from the Tates Creek Ass'on
Dec'r 1st 1792
The Church Conveyn'd in Order & after Divine service proceeded & chose Brs. John Price, Robert Pryar, John Glover & Daniel Bryan to write to some of Our Brethren that has moved away without Letters of Dismission -
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Jan'y 5th 1793
The Church Conveyn'd at Br. Prices & agreed to take up a matter of Complaint against sister Denton & called on Br. School to cite her to Attend Our Next Meeting -
Feb'r. 2nd 1793
The Church Conveyn'd at Br. David Bakers & took up the Charge against Sister, Rachel Denton, & after he Acknowledgements th Church Agreed to bear with her
Also took up the following Repoart against Br. Brown.
1st - that he had had a Drinking Frolick at his House
2nd - that he had abused his wife
3rd - that he had attended a free masons frolick at Johnsons Tavern.
Also Br. Richard Price brought before the Church for associating with Free Masons, But both Gases was laid over untill our Next Meetins
Also a Complaint Against Br. John Cruse for Associating with free masons, - and his Letter not being satisfactory to this Church Agreed that Br. Reed do appoint him to attend Our Next Meeting -
Br. Jas. Baker for Unchristian Language & Contradictions is Defered untill Next meeting
The Church then Adjourn'd in Order -
March 1793
The first Saturday the Church Conveyn'd and after Prayer Agreed to lay over the References from our last Meeting untill our Next, Also on hearing a Complaint laid against Bro. Baxter it was agreed to defer it Also -
April 1793
The Church Conveyn'd & took up the References against Richard Price, Wm. Brown, & John Cruse for associating with Free masons, the case of Price Laid over untill Our Next Meeting by his Request - The Church Agrees to bear with Br. Brown, Respecting his Charge hopeing from his recantation that he will quit the Free Masons -
Also Agreed to Exclude John Cruse from us - & all other references Laid Over -
May 7th 1793
The Church Conveyn'd & took up a reference against Br. Wm. Brown respecting his Abusing his Wife & his Acknowledgement being Received by the Church he is Acquited, And as Br. Richard Price is Providentially
Detain'd at home his Case Is Defer'd, - Then took up the Charge against Br. Jos'h Baker which is again Defered - Also took up Charge (on Reference) against Br. Baxter for Drinking to Excess & using Vain Language. His Acknowledgements gave the Church Hope he had seen his folley & agreed to bear with him -
Agreed that Br. Batchelor should take on him the Care of the Meeting House & keep it Clean for which the Church Agreed to pay him at the Expiration of one Year. -
The same day Agreed that Brothers John Price, Rob't Fryar, & Samuel Denney represent us in Next Ass'n to be held at Bryans the third Saturday in May. -
Also Agreed that Br. Batchelor be Appointed to have the Watch Care over the Black Brethren -
June 1st 1793
The Church Conveyn'd & after Prayes took up the Reference of Charge Against Br. Joseph Baker and after hearing his Acknowledgement Agreed to bear with him in hope he had seen his folley -
Also Agreed to raise a fund for the Support of Church Expenses & that the Deacon be furnished with a list of the free male Members that they may be credited as the pay th Deacon, & that the same be read at Church Meeting -
Also took up old Reference of a charge against Br. Richard Price which is again refered to the next Meeting -
July 5th 1793
The Church Conveyn'd & Proceeded to Read the Minutes and the Circular Letter from Ass'on at Bryans -
Also took up a complaint of Br. Shropshires against Rich'd Price for Slandering his Character, the Church are of the Opinion the Charge is Just, Also his Acknowledgements gave the Church reason to believe he had repented of his folley & are willing to bear with him -
Also took up the Reference from Page 18 on Charge
against Br. Richard Price for Resorting the Company of Free masons & from Acknowledgements & Promises the Church agreed to bear with him -
agreed to Choose Brs. John Price & R. Fryar to sit in General Confrence to try for a union with the Separate Brethren -
No member to Invite a Universal Minister to Preach. -
Aug't 3rd 1793
The Church being Conveyn'd in Order Agreed to Dismiss the following members at their Request Viz, Elizabeth Eward, Nancy Fisher, Jane Eward, Polley Eward, Mary Motherhead, Peter School & Elizabeth Custard, -
On the Repentance of Toney a Negro of Mr. Js. Hawkins being offered to the Church the Church Agreed to bear with him (see his Rejection Page 15, on the 17th of June) Also Agreed that Br. John Bristoe shall cite Br. Gideon Bristoe to Attend Our Next Meeting -
Sep'r 7th 1793
The Church Conveyn'd & took up a Complaint vs Br. Gideon Bristo for offering to fight and on his offering his Repentance it gave such satisfaction that the Church agreed to give him a Letter of Dismission at his Request -
Agreed to Appoint Br. Price, Fryar, Denney & Samuel Reed Messengers to the next Ass'n at South Elkhorn & that Br. Price & Bryan write a letter to the Ass'n -
The same day Agreed that 12 S[hillings] be raised for the use of Ass'n fund - Also Agreed to Appoint Brs. Price, Fryar, & Read to Attend the seperate Ass'n -
Sep'r 28th
The Church was called & being Conveyn'd in Order did Agree to make an Amendment to the Order Inserted in the 14th Page the Amendment as follows that such of Our Brethren as are appointed to take the Watchcare shall
Labor with the Absentees & try to provoke them to attend in Future -
Nov'r 2nd 1793
First Saturday Appointed Wm. School & Dan'l Hutts to have the Meeting House underpin'd & Steps -
Agreed to Dismiss Br. Jno. Baker & Wife at their Request, - Agreed that Br. Whlttaco Cite Br. David Fryar to Attend Next Meeting -
Dec'r 7th 1793
The Church Conveyn'd in Order & Agreed to Refer the Business Respecting David Fryar unto another Meeting Then Adjourn'd -
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Jan'y [1794]
The Church did not Conveyn by Reason of the Small Pox -
Feb'r
No Church Meeting -
March No Ditto

April 5th 1794
The Church Conveyn'd & after Divine service Agreed to hold Communion at our Next meeting in May -
May
No Meeting by Reason of Small Pox in the Neighborhood. -
June 7 [17]94
The Church Conveyn'd & took up the Long reference Concerning Br. David Fryar & Agreed that Br. Whittaco
and School Cite Br. David Pryar to Attend Our Next Meeting (see Nov'r 2nd 1793) -
The Same day the Church Agreed to Dismiss Br. Peleg Baker & Wife at their Request -
Also Agreed that Br. James Baker shall take the Meeting House into his Care, and that he Attend to the Shutting & Opening of the Doors, Gates etc. & that the Church pay him at the Rate of 10 / per Year -
July 5th 1794
The Church Conveyn'd and after Prayer Agreed to Dismiss Br. Wilson Hunt at his Request -
Aug'st 7th 1794
The Church Met in Order and after Prayer took up a Reference against Br. David Fryar and continued it to Next Meeting.-
Also took up a Complaint against Br. Flanders Callaway for Repoartlng Slanders against Br. Jno. Price the Church Agreed to refer this matter untill Tomorrow & to call on Br. Toney & Bill as Evidences. -
Also Appointed Brs. Whittaco & Baker to Enquire into a Report Circulateing Against Br. Gideon Bristoe & make a Repoart. -
Also Appointed Brs. Price & Fryar to Attend next Ass'on at Marble Creek on the 2nd Saturday of the Present Month -
Met According to Yesterdays Appointment and took up the Repoart against Br. Callaway as above stated & find on Examination that the Report is false -
Agreed to Dismiss Br. Joshua Baker at his Request.
Sep'r 6th 1794
The Church Conveyh'd & again took up the Reference against Br. David Fryar, & continued it untill Next Meeting -
Oct 'r 4th 1794
The Church met & Read the Minutes & Circular Letter, then Agreed to refer the Complaint against Br. David Fryar to the Next Meeting & then Appointed Br. School to Cite him to Attend. -
Also took up a Complaint against Br. Richard Price for Neglecting to attend Meeting & Br. Read is Requested to talk with him on the Occasion -
Nov'r 1794
First Saturday the Church Conveyn'd & agreed to Refer the Matter Respecting Br. Richard Price unto Next Church Meeting & that Brs. Taul & D. Bryan to Labor with, him & Cite him to Attend our Next Church Meeting -
Also Agreed to give Br. Moses Baker & Wife a Letter of Dismissiom at their Request -
Dec'r 5th 1794
The Church Conveyn'd at Br. David Bakers, & again Refered the Matter Respecting Br. Richard Price to Next Meeting & that Brs. Js. Hawkins & Daniel Bryan Labor with him & cite him to Attend -
Also Agreed to wait with Br. David Fryar unto a Convient time, or Oppertunity of seeing him -
Also took up the Reference made on Account of Br. Gideon Bristoe & Refer'd the same unto Next Church Meeting -
Jan'ry 1795
The First Saturday the Church Conveyn'd & no Business on Hand she Adjourn'd in Order.
Feb'r 7th 1795
The Church Conveyn'd in Order & Refer'd the Charges against Brn. Richard Price & David Pryar unto the June Meeting -
The same Day as above, Agreed to Appoint Brs. Reed & Jno. Price to Labor with Br . Wm. Brown & Thornton for their Non attendance at Meeting -
Also that Br. Robert Fryar Enquire of Br. Stafford his reasons for non attendance, Also Appointed Br. Simpson to enquire of John Baker his reasons for non-attendance at Meetings -
The same Day appointed Br. Mark Whittaco to Write to Br. Gideon Bristoe in the name of the Church Requesting him to attend our June Meeting & that Br. Daniel Bryan Write also in the name of the Church, to Br. Wilson Hunt & Alexander Morrow Respecting the Conversation they heard Gideon Bristoe make use of and imform the Church at Our June Meeting. -
March 7th 1795
The Church conveyn'd in Order but no Business done she again Adjourn'd in Order -
April 4th 1795
The Church Conveyn'd and Agreed to enquire into the Dissatisfaction that prevail'd between Br. John Price and Flanders Callaway - and on a full Investigation of the matter it was fully Compremised & the Right hand of Fellowship given them on the Occasion -
May 1st 1795
The first Saturday the Church Conveyn'd & Agreed Br. Hawkins Cite Br. Toney to Appear & an'r a charge against him for telling Nonthruths etc -
Also Agreed to bar Sister Rachel & Bill from Communion
untill brought to Tryal for Living in fornication and that Brs. Fair, Hawkins, fryar & Read Examine this matter & Cite the Offenders to attend Our Next Meeting -
Also that a Queary be Enter'd What is the Churches Duty in supporting the Gosple -
Also Agreed that Brethren Fryar, Glover,& James Baker be appointed to Try to get Br. Carter Terrons to come and settle in the Bounds of this Church, Then Adjourn'd -
June 5th 1795
The Church Conveyn'd According to Appointment and took up the Complaint (The Church against Rich'd Price for non attendance at meetings, Immoral Conduct, such as Drinking to access, Cockfighting, Reveling etc and jointly Agreed to Exclude him from their fellowship. -
The same Day also took up a Complaint against Rachel and Bill, which was again Refered to Next Meeting -
Also took up the Reference of Charge against Br. Gideon Bristoe for unchristian Conduct, But his Acknowledgement gave the Church a reasonable hope that he has had repentance for the same therefore restores him again -
Also a Reference against Wm. Brown for non attendance which was laid over unto Next Meeting -
Also the Complaint against Br. David Fryar Continued untill next Meeting. -
Also the Charge against Br. Toney Continued -
Also the Debate on the Queary entered at Our last Meeting to be refered untill Our next -
Agreed that Br. Js. Baker continue his Care of the
Meeting House Keeping of it clean etc for the sum of 15 s. per Year. -
July 4th 1795
The Church met in Order and Agreed to take up a Reference of the Church in Complaint against Rachel & Bill and do Exclude them for Living in the sin of Fornication -
Also Agreed that the Reference of a Charge of the Church against Br. Toney be Continued untill Next Meeting. -
Then took up the Long Continued References of a Charge of the Church against Br. David Fryar for his non attendance at Meetings, but on his giving the Church a satisfactory account why he had thus acted, They Agreed to Dismiss him According to his Request -
Agreed to Dismiss Sister Rachel Denton According to her Request -
Also to Continue the Complaint vs. Br. Wm. Brown to our Next Meeting -
The same Day took up the Queary Enter'd at our Last May Meeting Respecting the support of the Gosple, to which its Agreed that it is the Churches Duty to support the Widow, & also the Lord's Table & Defray the Charges of the Meeting House & that it is her Duty to support a Minister that she Calls to serve her, Further the Church believes its the ministers Duty to preach the Gosple, Visit the sick & take care of the Flock -
On Motion made & seconded it is agreed to give Br. Price a call to take the Care of the Church, which is Laid Over to our Hext Meeting -
Aug'st 1st 1795
The Church Conveyn'd & Receiv'd by Letter Sister Molly Broadus,
Also took up a Report Vs. Jonathon Baker for Unchristain Conduct, which was Laid Over unto Our next Meeting -
Agreed that Our Brethren, John Price, Robert Fryar, D. Bryan & Arthur Taul be our Delegated to the next Ass'on at Coopers Run Burgin [Bourbon] County the 2nd Saturday In the Pres't Month, Also that Brn. Price, Walker & Fryar Write the Church a Letter to the Ass'on. -
Then took up the Reference of a Charge against Br. Toney which was again Continued. -
Again took up the Reference of a Charge the Church Vs. Wm. Brown for non Attendance at meetings etc. & agrees he is no more of us - Sep'r 5th 1795
The Church Conveyn'd & agreed to Lay Over her Charge Vs. Br. Jon'thn Baker also her Charge against Toney as also her call to Br. Price to take the Care of the Church, untill our next Meeting in Cource -
Oct'r 3rd 1795
The Church Conveyn'd & took up the References from our Last meeting, Viz, of a Charge against Jonathon Baker, Br. Toney as well as the Call to Br. Price, & do agree to lay them over to our next & that Br. Js. Baker Cite Br. Toney to attend. Also Agreed to choose a Deacon at Our next Meeting, -
& then Adjourn'd. -
Nov'r 7th 1795
The Church met in Order & the Circular Letter from Coopers Run Ass'on was read together with the Minutes of the same, & Adopted by the Church -
The Church then took up the Long Refer'd Charge Vs.
Jon'thn Baker But his Acknowledgements gave the Church a reasonable hope that he had Repented of his Folley. -
Agreed to Continue the Case of Br. Toney (in suspence) to the next meeting -
Then took up the Continuance of a Call to Br. Price, to take the Pastoral Care of the Church, Whereon the Church Doth agree and Calls Br. Price to take the Care of the Church which Call Br. Price Acceeded to & Agrees to serve the Church as their Pastor -
Also agreed to Choose Br. Daniel Bryan to act as Deacon -
Also Agreed to give Br. Denneay & Sister Denney a Letter of Dismission -
Dec'r 5th 1795
The Church met and Agreed to invite Brn. Dudley & Walker to Attend our next Feb'ry meeting in Order to Ordain Deacons -
Also Agreed to Enter a Queary, is the Preaching of Funeral Sermons Scriptural, Laid Over to our Next Meeting, Then Adjourn'd -
Jan'ry 2nd 1796
The Church Conveyn'd & took up the Queary from Last Meeting, is the Preaching of Funeral sermons Scriptural, whereon the Church gives it as their Opinion that there is no positive Command for that purpose but that Ministers are Com'd to Preach Everywhere. -
Also Agreed to appoint Br. Morgin Bryan as Clerk in Psalmody to raise Tunes in publick Worship -
Also Agreed to have Our next Meeting at Mr. Youngs, then Adjourn'd
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1806 -
he was Requested by the Church to Appear at the next meeting to Ans'r the Charges which has been Exebeted Against him -
On the motion of sister Poley Bakor by Br. James Bakor A Letter of Dismission is Granted her -
then Adgurnd By Order -
David Bakor Mod'r -
Walter Carr Clk -
2nd Saturday Oct'r
Met According to Adgurnment -
no Business -
Walter Carr Clk. -
2nd Saturday Nov'r
Met According to Adgurnment - A Letter from the Church on Drennings Creek was presented & Read respecting James Simpson - the clerk Ordered to wright An Ans'r -
Then Adgurnd By Order -
Walter Barr Clk John Price Mod'r -
2nd Saturday Dec'r
The Ref'r vs Br. John Stevens was Taken up, he not giving the Church any satisfaction Respecting the Charge and neglecting to Attend meeting from Time to Time the Church was of Opinion that he be Excluded from society -
On the Request of sister Abagal Mills A Letter of Dismission is granted her -
1806 -
Br. Elijah Craig Came forward. Presented his Letter from the Church at Silas Certifying his Being A member in Good standing there - which was Received. he is therefore Considered as A member with us -
1807 2nd Saturday February
Br price Came forward & made such Acknowlegements Respecting his Conduct in withdrawing from the Church as was satisfactory - therefore is Considered in his former standing -
Br. Moses price Laid in A Charge vs. Br. Minor Young for Drinking to Excess -
the mater was Taken up. After Investigation the Church was of Opinion that he be Considered under the sencure of the Church -
Br. Whitacer Laid in several Charges vs Elijah Craig - which Charges was thought not in Order -
A Letter from several Brethren was Rec'd Recomending the Different Churches to send Two of their members to meet At bryans on the third munday to deliberate on the present Distress in society - the Church fully Accorded in the same -
A Letter from the Church at Townfork was Rec'd stating their Distress with Br. Elijah Craig in Implicating that Church in his pamphlet vs Br. Creath - ordered that the Church prepair An Ans'r -
Letters of Dismission Granted sister Jones & Prather and Br. Peat -
The Ref vs Br. Thomas Clagett was taken up & on the
1807
Church being informed that he still Continued in the practeses for which he was cencherd he is Excluded from society -
Adgurnd By Order -
Absolem Bainbridge Mo'r -
Walter Carr Clk. -
2nd Saturday March
The Church then met According to Adgurnment, Br. Price Laid in A Charge vs Br. Whitacer for An Averse Ans'r Respecting the Charges that the s'd Whitacer Laid in at Our last meeting vs Br. Elijah Craig - which was Refered to Our next meeting -
Br David Baker Laid in several Charges vs Br. Elijah Craig which Charges was Ref'd to the first friday in may next -
Ordered that the Clerk give Br. Creath information thereof By Letter & Retain a Copy thereof - Also the Church at Townfork -
Then Adgurnd By Order -
John Glover Mod'r -
Walter Carr Clk. -
2nd Saturday Apriel
The Church then Conveind in Order. The Ref's vs Br. Whitacer was then Taken up & Ref'd -
The Church then proceed to Appoint two of her members to Attend at Brians on the 3rd munday in May next Pursurant to the Request of several of Our Brethren
1807
to Inquire into the Cause Or Causes of the present Distress in society -
Br. Price & Carr Appointed Also to prepare A letter and present At Our next meeting -
Then Adgurnd By Order -
John Price Mod'r -
Walter Garr Clk. -
1st Friday in May
The Church then met According to Adjurnment the Ref'r vs Br. Elijah Craig was Taken up -
First Charge as follows -

for slandering of Br. Creath In a number of Instances in the piece published by him Intitled Creath's Portrait( To Wit) falsfcoods, frauds, Deception,Intocication, & a scheam to get money by preaching at frankfort -
After sum Investigation on the Charge Br. David Baker informed the Church, that he was not possessed of Any means by which he could Disprove the Charges Contained in s'd Pamphlet -
of course the Charge fell -
Br. Elijah Craig then moved the Church that he should be permitted to substanciate his Charges Aluded to in s'd Pamphlet vs Br. Creath - which Was Granted. -
Craigs Proof -
On the first falshod was proven By Brethren George Ere [Eve?], David Clarkson & Hawkins Smith. -
2nd falshood was proven By Brethren Henry Payne, James Betty, James Calbert, Lewis Corbin & Ambrose Dudley -
1807
3rd falshood Proved by Br John Paynes letter and thomas Lewis -
4th falshood Proved in part By Br Thomas Lewis and Ref'd for Information from Br. Clifton Thompson -
5th falshood Proven By Brethren Dudley, Lewis & wife -
the 2nd Charge -
Fraud & Deception in Obtaining Jim and Detaining One Hundred Dollars from Br. Thomas Lewis -
Deception the first -
Proven By Br. Henry Payne, Thomas Lewis & wife -
2nd fraud & Deception -
from the Information of Br Henry Payne the Church was of Opinion that Craig had strong Ground for his supposition -
Also Creath Applying to two men to influence his Grudges - Proven By Br. John Paynes letter and Ambrois Dudley -
Fraud & Deception In Obtaining the first helps, - Proven By Brethren George Eve, Ambrois Dudley and Leonard Young -
similar Deception In Obtaining 2nd helps Proven By Br. Joseph Reading -
Frankfort Trip deception in getting money Proven By Henry Payne and sister Lewis -
Intocication From the Certificate of Elisha Carter
1807
of Bourbon County & of Mr. Ballenger of Knocks & the Realtion of David Clarkson Of Virginia( who Traveled with Creath) from his Brother William Clarkson Of Bourbon. the Church thought the presumption very strong -
Adgurnd to 10 Oclock Saturday.-
The Church met According to Adgurnment -
2nd ly for Departing from the rules of society & the Gosple of Christ in publishing s'd pamphlet no proof that it was contrary to scripture or Rule -
After sum Investigation of the matter the Church Call'd on Br Elijah Craig for his reason for publishing s'd pamphlet -
Which after hearing she was of Opinion that neither the Rule of society nor the Gosple was violated the Church thought the Defense satisfactory. -
then Adgurnd By Order-
John Price Mod'r -
Walter Carr Clk -
May 31
The Church then Conveind According to Adgurnment -
A motion was made to transmit a Copy of Our proceedings at Our Last meeting of Business to the Church at Townfork. Also A Letter from the Church which was Agread to -
Ordered that the Clerk prepare a Letter for the Inspection of the Church Tomorrow -
Br. Price & David Bakor to wait on the Church with the same -
A motion was made to Reconsider the Defense of Br. Elijah Craig At Our last meeting of Business On the Last charge that was then Exebeted Against him
1807
which was Agread to be heard At Our meeting On the 4th Saturday in June -
Bro. Minor Young & John Green Cited then to Appear -
then Adgurnd By Order -
John price Mod'r -
Walter Carr Clk -
3rd Saturday July
The Church then met According to Adgurnment - the Ref'r Respecting the Defense of Br. E. Craig was then taken up.
Question - Does the Church justify the principle of One member in fellowship publishing the faults or crimes of Any of his Brethren Either by talking, writing, or printing them in Any Other way than what the scripture Directs - The Church unanimously Ans'd she Did not -
The Ref Against Br. Green then Ref'd to the 3rd Sunday in August. Also the Ref. Against Br. Minor Young. Br. James Baker to Notify him to Attend -
Brethren Price, David Baker, Moses Price, Walter Carr to Attend the Insuing Association - Br. Carr to prepare the Letter & present it next Sunday -
then Adgurnd By Order -
John Price Mod'r -
Walter Carr Clk -

No August Record.
3rd
Saturday Sep'r
The Church then met According to Adgurnment - the Reference vs Br. Young, Green, & Craig Refered untill
1807
the friday Before the second Saturday in Octo'r -
Br. Barnett to notify Br. Young -
Br. Price to wright Br. Green -
Br. Carr to inform Br. Craig -
Br. David Bakor to Cite Br. Whitacer -
then Adgurnd By Order -
John price Mod'r -
Walter Carr Clk. -
Oct'r
1st friday
The Church then Conveind According to Order the Ref' vs Br. Young was taken up - After the matter was heard, the Question was could the Church forgive him - she voated in the Affirmitive -
The Reference vs Br. Green then Defered -
The Reference vs Br, Craig was taken up - Agread that Brother price wright to Br. Craig in Behalf of the Church & Br. price & David Bakor wait on him for Ans'r - And make Report -
Br. David baker to Labour with Brethren Johnson & petty for their negligence in Attending Our stated meetings -
Br. Young with Br. Taul & Report to the Church -
The Ref. vs Br. Whitacer was taken up After sum Investigation, the Question was put the Church if she was satisfied with him -
she voated she was not -
Adgurnd By Order -
John price Mod'r -
Walter Carr Clk.
1807
2nd Saturday Dec'r
The Church then Conveined in Order
Agread to Dismiss sister Helms & her negro man Dick and Apointed the Clerk to send them Letter -
the Ref. vs Br John Green was taken up & after sum Consideration the Church was of Opinion that he should be Excluded for the Charges Exebeted vs him and his Disorderly Conduct in Church meeting -
then Adgurnd -
David Bakor Mod'r-
Moses price Clk. -
1808
2nd Saturday Jan'y
The Church them Conveind in Order
the Church Agread to call a meeting On thursday th 14 Inst. At the meeting house in Order to hear the Report of the Br. Appointed to wait on Br. Elijah Craig & do any Other Business she may think proper -
then Agurnd -
samuel Ayres Mod'r -
Walter Carr Clk. -
Jan'y th 14
The Church then Conveind According to her Appointment Br. Ambrois Bourn laid in several Charges vs B. Price -
F't Charge, for Improper Conduct at Br. David Bakors where he told me that there was A falshood Between Br. Jones & my self & notified me to Attend At Br. Glovers the next morning to Clear myself. If I was
1808
Clear, & if the lye fell on me he would publish me in the Gazette, as he was not answerable to society for his Conduct -
The Above Charge was taken up,after Consideration was Dismissed -
The Church from Conversation with Br. Whitacer Respecting the Charged brought vs him 'By Br price are satisfied with him -
Adgurnd By Order -
John Price Mod'r -
Walter Carr Clk. -
2nd Saturday April
The Church then Conveind According to Order the Ref. vs Br. Elijah Craig was Taken up -
On hearing the Defense read, the question was then put wheather the Church was satisfied - she voated she was not -
The Church then Appointed Br, Carr to wait on Br. Craig & Inform him of the Churches Dissatisfaction and Request him to attend Our next stated meeting in Order to give satisfaction if Possible -
then Adgurnd -
John Price Mod'r -
Walter Carr Clk. -
2nd Saturday May
The Church then Conveind in Order
Br. Carr made the following Report - that in Conformity with the Order of the Church at her Last
1808
meeting he made the attempt to wait on Br. E. Craig was informed of his Illness on the way & proceeded no farther -
Br. David Bakor laid in a Charge Against Br. John Petty for Intocication - Referd to next meeting - Br. James Bakor to inform him thereof -
sister Jane Hawkins & fanny Reeds Letters Granted -
Br. Minor Young & Moses price to visit Br. samuel Taul & Request him to attend next meeting, then Adg'd John price Mod'r -
2nd Saturday Dec'r
The Church then Conveind in Order, the Ref. vs. Br. Johnson Refered to next meeting, Br. Carr to visit him & Report to next meeting -
On the Reference vs Br. Samuel Taul, on hearing the Report of the Brethren who was Appointed to wait on him the Church was of Opinion that he was Living in the neglect of Duty &, has neglected to hear the Church therefore he is Excluded from society -
Bra. David Bakor & Barnett is Requested to see John, the property of Mr. Clark, One of Our members, Respecting sum of his Conduct & Report to Our next meeting -
then Adgurnd By Order -
John Price Mod'r -
Atest Walter Carr Clk.
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