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SOURCE-"The Baptist Collection" at Z. Smith Reynolds Library; Wake Forest
University. Winston-Salem, N.C.-(with their permission)
(Surnames are capitalized for easier reading-these records are partially
abstracted.)
"Minutes of the Twenty-Fifth Annual Session of the Eastern Association"
Held with the Church at Beulah, Sampson County, N.C.
October 6-8, 1868.
Raleigh, N.C.
Thomas M. HUGHES, Printer, 1868.
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Officers of the Association
Elder Hugh McALPIN, Moderator, Clinton, N.C.
Isham ROYAL, Clerk, Warsaw, N.C.
S.J. FAISON, Treasurer, Harrell's Store, N.C.
Executive Committee.
B. OLIVER, Chm'n., Mt. Olive
H.E. CARR, Sec., Rocky Point.
D. J. MIDDLETON, Treas.,
L. HIGHSMITH
Kedar VANN
C.P. MOORE
J.H. STEVANS
Trustees of Ministers' Relief Society
B. OLIVER, President
D.J. MIDDLETON, Sec.
D.K. KORNEGAY, Treasurer
J.H. STEVENS
J.D. CARROLL
J.L. BOYKIN
A.M. FAISON
Trustees of Warsaw High School
L. HIGHSMITH W.M. KENNEDY B.OLIVER
J.M. WOOTEN H.S. AVERETT A.W. CARLTON.
A. GUY H. McALPIN J.D. CARROLL
G.S. BEST J.H. STEVENS J.L. STEWART
J.C. HINES D.J. MIDDLETON Lewis CARROLL
D.K. KORNEGAY A.M. FAISON J.N. STALLINGS
G.W. CARROLL H.E. CARR S.J. FAISON
R.R. BELL O.M. MATHEWS J.W. SWINSON
J.S. DEVANE J.G. BRANCH O. ALDERMAN
J.P. FAISON G.A. NEWELL Joel LOFTIN
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PROCEEDINGS.
Beulah, Sampson County, N.C.-Thursday, Oct. 6th, 1868.
The Eastern Association convened according to appointment.
The Introductory sermon was preached by Elder J.N. STALLINGS, from 97th
Psalm, 1st verse: "The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the
multitudes of the isles be glad thereof."
After a short intermission, the delegates assembled in the house. In the
absence of Elder KENNEDY, former Moderator, Elder MCALPIN was appointed
Moderator, pro tem, who read the 32nd Psalm. Elder BEST lead in prayer.
The list of churches was called, a majority being represented, proceeded to
organize.
Brethren S.J. FAISON and H.E. CARR, were appointed to superintend the
election of Moderator. Kedar VANN and J.D. CARROLL, to superintend the
election of Clerk. C.H SMITH and J.M. MILLARD, to superintend the election of
Treasurer.
Result: Elder H. MCALPIN, elected Moderator; Isham ROYAL, re-elected Clerk;
and S.J. FAISON re-elected Treas.
Elder J.L. STEWART and brethren J.H STEVENS, H.E. CARR, J.R. MARABLE and Joel
HINES were appointed a committee on religious exercises.
The names of the following delegates were enrolled:
Wilmington: B.F. MITCHELL, A. ALDERMAN
Mt. Holly: Isaiah CARROLL.
Moore's Creek: C.P. MOORE, H.M. CROOM, M. MOORE
Bethlehem, J.F. PRIDGEN*
Marshall's M.H.
Riley's Creek: H.E. CARR, Joel HINES, W.W. LARKINS
Shiloh: H.D. MARSHBURN, W.J. HERRING
Well's Chapel: S.J. FAISON, Owen FENNELL
Bethel: O.M MATHEWS, *M.H. OATES, J.E. ALDERMAN
Lisbon: D.S. MATTHEWS, R.HERRING
Mt. Gilead: John VANN, S. PETERSON, B. MATTHEWS
New Hope: A.J. DANIEL, C. H. SMITH, A.B. CARROLL
Boykin's Chapel: H. MCALPIN, J.L. BOYKIN, H.J. HOBBS
White Oak: G.W. BENNETT
Brown's M.H.
Beulah: F.B. MILLARD, A.M. FAISON, J.R. MARABLE
Piney Grove, (Sampson): J.C. HINES, G. CLUTE, R.R. BELL
Rowan: R.J. BELL, J.W. BELL
Clinton: A.S.C. ROWELL, J.L. STEWART
Canaan:
Ebenezer: K. VANN, Robert HIGHSMITH, L.W. HIGHSMITH
Mt. Zion: S.B. ANDREWS
French's Creek:
Haw Bluff: P.C. COLVIN, H.G. BARNHILL, A.J. BARNHILL
Nat Moore Creek:
Mt. Olive:
Falling Creek: H.L. PETERSON
Bear Marsh: J.T. ALBRITTON, B. OLIVER, J. LOFTIN
Warsaw: I. ROYALL, H.J. CARLTON
Johnson's M. H.: G.S.BEST, W.C. CARLTON
Kenansville: J.N. STALLINGS, D.J. MIDDLETON
Beaverdam: J.D. CARROLL
Concord: Wm. BRICE, W.A. HEATH, J.W. TAYLOR
Berea:
Island Creek: H.T. SAVAGE
Hallsville: J.D. BROWN, D.B. BROWN
Corinth: Joseph BOONE, D. S. REGISTER
Antioch:
Prospect: J.J. RHODES
Chinquepin:
Dobson's Chapel: J.H. LOCKER, O.D. BOSTICK
Piney Grove: (Jones):
Tuckahoe, Letter:
New Berne: W.A. KINGSBURY
Brice Creek:
Fort Barnwell, Letter.
Beaufort, Letter.
Smyrna:,
Woodville:
Kinston:
Woodenton: Letter.
Union:
Washington:
Union Chapel:
Jacksonville:
Pleasant Hill:
Davis Shore, Letter.
Young Bethel: Letter.
P.S. Those marked thus * were absent part of the session.
The following committees were appointed:
To nominate Executive Committee, J.L. BOYKIN, J.W. TAYLOR, G. CLUTE and R.
HIGHSMITH.
To nominate Trustees of Warsaw High School, H. E. CARR, J.D. CARROLL, J.D.
BROWN.
Sunday Schools: W.A. KINGSBURY, G. CLUTE and I. ROYALL
Religious publications, J. N. STALLINGS, B. OLIVER and G.S. BEST.
Ministerial support and Ministerial gifts, S.J. FAISON, J. T. ALBRITTON and
J.D. CARROLL.
Foreign Missions, J.L. STEWART, J.L. BOYKIN and R.R. BELL.?
To audit account of Treasurer of Association, J.R. MARSHALL?, J.C. HINES and
A.J. BARNHILL.
To audit account of Treasurer of Executive committee, O. MATHEWS,
D.S. MATHEWS and G.W.BENNETT.
To nominate delegates to Baptist State Convention, H.J. -----, G.S. BEST and
J. VANN.
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To nominate ministers to preach stated sermons at next session, S. PETERSON,
Joel LOFTIN and F.B. MILLARD.
Committee on Finance, J.L. BOYKIN, D.J. MIDDLETON, and S.J. FAISON.
Spiritual condition of churches, J.L. STEWART, W.A. KINGSBURY and J.J. RHODES.
Committee on standing order of business, J.L. STEWART, J.N. STALLINGS and B.
OLIVER.
Committee on Temperance, G. CLUTE, K. VANN and W.A. KINGSBURY.
Committee on religious exercises reported the following Elder MATTHEWS to
preach to-morrow morning, 10 o'clock, Elder KINGSBURY at 11 and Elder
ALBRITTON at 2 P.M.
Proceed to read the church letters. Elder J.L. STEWART and Brother J.M.
MILLARD were appointed assistant clerks. The letters from Well's Chapel,
Lisbon and New Hope, asking for the next session of the Association, and the
letter from White Oak, petitioning for a letter of dismission to unite with
the Cedar Creek Association, were laid on the table.
On motion, adjourned to meet to-morrow morning, 9 1/2 o'clock. Prayer by
Elder RHODES.
Benediction by the Moderator.
Wednesday, Oct. 7th
Met according to adjournment. The Moderator read 51st Psalm. Prayer by Elder
WALTERS.
Roll called. Proceedings of yesterday read.
An invitation extended to visiting and corresponding brethren. Elder WALTERS
reported himself as Corresponding Secretary of Baptist State Mission Board
and asked the privalege of presenting the claims of State Missions to that
body.
Brother J.H. MILLS, editor of Biblical Recorder, also accepted the
invitation, and laid a package of minutes of a ----------------- table.
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Resumed the reading of church letters. The letter from Tuckahoe referred to
the executive committee.
A letter was read from Elder KENNEDY former Moderator, who was absent on
account of sickness, asking that the united prayers of this body may be
offered to the Lord, that he will in mercy sanctify his affliction to his
souls eternal interest.
On motion, the request was granted, and whenever prayer is made, we will
remember Elder KENNEDY.
The letter from Wilmington asking this body to suggest some plan by which we
may aid them in completing their house of worship, laid on the table.
The following appointments were made to corresponding bodies:
Pamlico Association, Elder W.A. KINGSBURY, J.T. ALBRITTON and A.D. COHEN.
Cedar Creek, Elder J.L. STEWARD and brethren A.S.C. POWELL and Kedar VANN.
Cape Fear, Elders A.P. REPITON, J.N. STALLINGS and W.M. KENNEDY.
The clerk was ordered to write letters of correspondence to Sandy Creek, Flat
River, Beulah and Central Associations, and send them minutes.
Resolved, That any member of this Association, who may attend the sessions of
any of the bodies with whom we correspond, be authorized to act as delegates
to said bodies.
Executive committee reported, report adopted.
During the consideration of the report, remarks were made by brethren B.
OLIVER and B.F. MITCHELL and Elders W.T. WALTERS, J.L. STEWART, J.N.
STALLINGS and J.T. ALBRITTON.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Your Executive Committee submits the following report:
Since our last report we have done what we could in the prosecution of the
work entrusted to their care. The means sent up by the churches have been
very small, amounting to only about $200. This amount has been expended, as
we have thought, to the best advantage, in the employment of Elder J.J.
RHODES, who has spent the entire time laboring under our directions at
Prospect, in Duplin County, Woodenton and Christian Chapel in Lenoir county,
Tuckahoe and Piney Grove, in Jones county, and in the assistance of the
churches at Clinton in Sampson county; and Chinquepin in Duplin county, in
supporting their pastors. The means at our command have been too limited to
enable us to do any more, though there has been abundant opportunity to do a
great deal if we had only had the funds.
The results of the labors of the brethren in our employ have been such as to
greatly encourage us, and to call for profound gratitude to almighty God.
At Prospect, Elder RHODES has baptized 2; at Woodenton 10; at Christian
Chapel 4; At Tuckahoe 4. He is greatly encouraged by the prospect of building
up permanent interests at these points, which are very important as centers
of influence. The reports of the pastor of the Clinton Church are of a very
encouraging character, having baptized 15 during the year; and having large
and very attentive and apparently interested congregations. While the pastor
of Chinquepin church has baptized 5 at that point and reports very decided
religious interest in the congregation.
Surely there is enough in all this to cause us to thank God, take courage,
and press forward in this glorious work. We have done all we could in this
work with the little pittance placed at our disposal by the churches. And
the Lord of the harvest has graciously smiled upon us in our feebleness,
and blessed the labors of our Missionaries.
The importance of this work cannot be overstated. The places at which we have
been laboring must still be fostered, or what has been done will be measurable
lost, and there are scores of other places within our bounds which ought to be
occupied and cultivated. There are a number of places, in the knowledge of
your committee, where the people would gladly receive the preached work, but
are unable to procure the services of ministers, and we are unable to assist
them for the want of means, while there are hundreds of miles of territory
which is one vast scene of spiritual destitution.
Brethren, shall the few scattered sheep in this destitute region, who are
hungering and thirsting for the bread and water of eternal life go down to the
grave without the gospel, while it is in our power by a - of the means God has
given us to satisfy their wants? Shall sinners - our very doors, perish
unreconciled to God, while we whom God has not blessed, refuse to give them the
gospel by which they might be saved? Oh, that each Christian could think
of this matter and prayerfully ask, "Lord what wilt thou have me do?" then we
feel sure
Your committee's hands would not be tied the ensuing year for want of means to
send the gospel to these perishing souls.
In order that you may more clearly understand the true condition of things we
beg leave to admit for your consideration, a letter received by us from Elder
Thos. J. TRACY, who resides near Beaufort.
Consider these things brethren, and act in the fear of, and for the glory of
God, that his divine blessing may attend you. Remember that "that there is
that scattereth, and yet increaseth, and there is that liberal soul shall be
made fat; and he that watereth shall be watered also himself." Prov. Xi:24,25.
B.OLIVER, Chm'n.
1 1-4 o'clock. Intermission of 3/4 of an hour.
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2 O'clock, P.M.
Re-assembled. Committee to nominate preachers for stated sermons at next
session reported. Adopted.
We the committee to nominate ministers to preach stated sermons at next
session of Association, report as follows: Elder J.R. OLIVER to preach Introductory sermon,
Alternate, Elder G.S. BEST; Missionary Sermon, Elder J.C.
HIDEN, Alternate, Elder W. M. KENNEDY. Respectfully submitted.
S.PETERSON
J.LOFTIN
F.B. MILLARD
Committee on ministerial support, and ministerial gifts, and a report, which
after discussion was adopted:
Your committee appointed to report on the subjects of ministerial support, and
seeking out ministerial gifts in the churches, beg leave to submit:
That in regard to ministerial report, every member of the church should
resolve that he would set apart for every meeting of his church, a certain
sum, as God may bless him, and contribute it at each meeting to the object,
which his judgement and conscience should direct. In this way he would do much
more in the church cause of Christian benevolence and duty in the course of
the year, and yet did the brethren weighing most lightly. This would be
reducing the matter to some system, understood, and the result of his annual
efforts in affording pecuniary aid to the Redeemeer's cause, made evident
himself, and thus recall to his mind what he had done, and was doing, as a
laborer in the vineyard of his Lord and Master.
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As to the best manner of discovering, encouraging and developing the
ministerial gifts of members, it occurs to your committee, that it consists in
the churches holding regular prayer meetings, and other stated church
conferences, in which an effort should be made to enlighten each other in the
most comprehensive sense of Christian duty, which we owe to God and their
fellow-members. In this way your committee believe that ignorant and feeble
members might be enlightened and strengthened, and their efficiency as useful
members increased to a degree, that would diffuse joy throughout our
Associational border. We deem it the best way to bring these matters before
the churches, that the Association requests such observance, in a resolution,
and we suggest therefore the following:
Resolved, That each church within our bounds, be requested to appoint one or
more days, during every year, on which every member possible, shall meet at
his church for conference, one with another, as to his duty in supporting the
Minister, Home and Foreign Missions and indeed to consider every matter
falling within the christians sphere of duty in its fullest sense.
Respectfully,
S.J. FAISON
J.T. ALBRITTON
J.D. CARROLL
Letters from Moore's Creek and Bethlehem were read.
Committee on Religious Publication reported. After remarks by Elder STALLINGS
and J.H. MILLS, Editor of Recorder, the report was adopted:
REPORT ON RELIGIOUS PUBLICATIONS
Your committee on Religious Publications beg leave to report:
That the Biblical Recorder, our denominational organ, as now conducted, is
worthy of the patronage of every member of out churches, and we take this
opportunity to earnestly recommend it to our membership, as an efficient
agency in our moral and religious training, and the extension of the
Redeemer's kingdom. We also mention "Kind Words" as a Sunday School paper,
worthy of patronage. It is published by the board of the Southern Baptist
Convention, at Memphis, Tenn. Respectfully, J.N. STALLINGS.
Committee on Obituaries reported. Adopted.
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Obituaries
Your committee appointed at your last session, on Obituaries beg leave to
report:
That we have heard with deep regret of the loss sustained by the New Berne
church in the death of two of her faithful deacons, and pious and efficient
members, Deacons Chas. KELLEY and James C. STEPHENSON. We deeply sympathize
with the bereaved church and afflicted families of the deceased brethren. We
have no data from which to give any sketch of their lives and services, and
can only say that they were pious, efficient and faithful.
We have great cause to that God that the above church is the only one which
has reported deaths. Respectfully, Committee.
Committee to nominate delegates to Baptist State Convention reported the
following brethren:
J.C. HIDEN, B.F. MITCHELL, J.N. STALLINGS, J.R. OLIVER, W.M. KENNEDY, James
COLLINS, J.L. STEWART, H.MCALPIN, D.J. MIDDLETON, O. FENNELL, A. GUY.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
H.J. HOBBS, Chm'n.
Committee to nominate executive committee reported.
Adopted. (see page 2)
Committee on Temperance reported. The report was adopted, after expunging
those parts relating to tobacco and dress:
REPORT ON TEMPERANCE
We denounce as a crying evil the use of intoxicating drinks.
They ought never to be used except as a Medicine. We recommend that this be
brought before the churches.
Respecfully Submitted,
Giles CLUTE
K.VANN.
W.A. KINGSBURY.
Committee on religious exercises reported the following: Elder A. GUY to
preach tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock; Elder W.T. WATERS, at 11; Elder G.S.
BEST at 2 P.M.
On motion, adjourned to 91/2 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Prayer by Elder KINGSBURY.
Benediction by Elder WALTERS.
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Moved to appoint a committee on the letter from Wilmington. Committee, Elders
J.L. STEWART, J.N. STALLINGS, J.T. ALBRITTON.
Moved to grant a letter of dismission to the church at White Oak, to unite
with the Cedar Creek Association. The hour having arrived to hear Elder
WALTERS, he presented the claims of State Missions, in an able and forcible
manner. A collection was made amounting to $29.30. Pledges 20 dollars.
1 o'clock, intermission of half an hour.
Article 11, of Rules of Order so amended that if any, delegate take final
leave of absence, without permission of the Association, his absence be noted
in the minutes.
Resolved, That the thanks of this body are due, and are hereby tendered to
this vicinity, for the very hospitable manner in which they have entertained
the delegates and visitors.
Committee on Wilmington church reported. Adopted:
Report on Wilmington Church.
Your committee to whom was referred the request of the church at Wilmington,
asking the Association to devise means to assist them in completing the
building of their house of worship, respectfully report: That we commend the
energy and perseverance of our brethren at that place, and in view of their
liberality in every good work, we recommend that such members of the Association
as can, contribute to this object, and that each delegate present
the claims of that church, to their respective churches. COMMITTEE.
Resolved, That the clerk have 1500 copies of the minutes printed, and he be
paid $25 and expenses, for his services in transcribing and distributing the
same.
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Treasurer of Ministers' Relief society report:
D.K. KORNEGAY, Treasurer of Minister's Relief Society, in Acc't. Dr.
To one note on J.J. WHITEHEAD, due Jan. 1st, 1872, $700.00
To one note on J.J. WHITEHEAD, due Jan. 1st, 1868, 42.00
Interest on same, 1.90
One note on J.J. WHITEHEAD, due Jan. 1st, 1869, 42.00
" " " " " " 1870, 42.00
" " " " " " 1871, 42.00
" " " " " " 1872, 42.00
One note on I. ROYAL, due Dec. 30th, 1865, 26.25
Interest on same, 4.33
One note on J.R. OLIVER, due Oct. 1st, 1867, 15.00
Interest on same, .90
One note on D.K. KORNEGAY, due August 1st, 1867, 38.25
Interest on same, 2.60
One note on same, due Oct. 10, 1867, 57.75
Interest on same, 3.40
Amount cash received Oct. 4th, 1868, 40.00
Total $1,100.38
Committee on order of business reported. Adopted. (see order of business)
On motion of Elder J.N. STALLINGS, the following preamble and resolution, in
regard to Asher FLOWERS was adopted:
Whereas, Asher FLOWERS, formerly a member of the church at Falling Creek, who
was several times examined by different presbyteries of our ministers for
ordination, and rejected, and who subsequently submitted to be set apart by
parties who have no connection with our denomination, for which he was
formally expelled from the said church; and whereas the said Asher FLOWERS is
now pretending to preach and baptize, representing himself as a Missionary
Baptist.
Resolved, That this body disavow all the acts of said Asher FLOWERS, denounce
him as an imposter, and warn all the members of our churches against him.
Resolved, That this preamble and resolutions be spread upon our minutes, and
published in the "Recorder."
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(complete record not included below)
CHURCHES CONSTITUTED COUNTIES PASTORS & POST OFFICES BAPTIZED W B TOTAL
Wilmington New Hanover J.C.HIDEN, Wilmington 1 175
Mt. Holly " W.M.KENNEDY, Magnolia 12 60 172
Moore's Crk. 1833 " W.M. KENNEDY, Magnolia 132 4 136
Bethlehem " J.P.FAISON-------- 71
Marshall's M.H.-1837 " -----------------------------------------
Riley's Crk. " W.M.KENNEDY, Magnolia 2 95 95
Shiloh 1853 " J.P.FAISON 113 66 179
Well's Chapel " W.M.KENNEDY, Magnolia 1 320 320
Bethel 1843 Sampson 72 25 97
Lisbon " J.L.STEWART, Clinton 75 75
Mt. Gilead " H.McALPIN, Clinton 4 93 1 94
New Hope " A.GUY, Warsaw 122 30 152
Boykin's Chpl. 1846 " H.McALPIN, Clinton 12 120 19 139
White Oak 1847 " W.C.WEST 108 46 154
Brown's M.H. 1828 "
Beulah 1814 " J.L.STEWART, Clinton 57 55 112
Piny Grove, 1846 " J.L.STEWART, Clinton 13 154 34 188
Rowan 1759 " W.H.HOWARD, Clinton 77 25 102
Clinton 1855 " H. MCALPIN, Clinton 13 42 27 69
Canaan 1858 " No Pastor 27 4 31
Ebenezer 1867 " J.L.STEWART, Clinton 1 44 1 45
Mt. Zion 1845 Bladen J.P. FAISON 26 27 53
French's Creek 1850 " J.D.ELWELL,French's Crk.-13 105 7 113
Haw Bluff 1859 " J.D.ELWELL,French's Crk. 6 63 63
Nat Moore Crk.
Mt. Olive 1863
Falling Creek Wayne C.J.NELSON, Golsboro 63 7 70
Bear Marsh 1835 Duplin J.N.STALLINGS,Kenansville-57 215 85 300
Warsaw 1855 " A.GUY, Warsaw 131 27 158
Johnson's M.H. " G.S.BEST, Kenansville 1 161 61 122
Kenansville " J.N.STALLINGS,Kenansville 61 63
Beaverdam " A.GUY, Warsaw 11 158 45 203
Concord " A.GUY, Warsaw 1 79 35 114
Berea 1844 " No Pastor 93 93
Island Creek 1803 " O.M.MATTHEWS, Rockfish 117 7 142
Hallsville 1850 " J.N.STALLINGS,Kenansville 31 123 65 188
Corinth 1850 " J.P.FAISON 59 1 60
Antioch 1858 " No Report
Prospect " J.J. RHODES 2 27
Chinquepin 1860 " G.S.BEST, Kenansville 5 42
Dobson's Chapel 1867 " G.S.BEST, Kenansville 8 51 17 68
Piny Grove 1841 Jones No Report 43
Tuckahoe 1865 " G.S.BEST, Kenansville 4 42 8 50
New Bern Craven A.D.COHEN, New Berne 94
Brice's Creek 1854 " No Report
Fort Barnwell " No Pastor 9 9
Beaufort Carteret J.UTLEY, Beaufort 35
Smyrna No Report
Woodville No Report
Davis's Shore 1867 T.J.LEARY, Beaufort 33 84 5 89
Young Bethel 1867 T.J.LEARY, Beaufort 40
Kinston Lenoir No Report
Woodenton 1858 " J.J. RHODES 24
Union
Washington
Union Chapel
Jacksonville
Pleasant Hill
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