Lenoir County NcArchives Church Records.....Sandy Bottom Church-Croom Meeting House Copyright Date 1883-1885 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/ncfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Sloan S. Mason http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00016.html#0003873 October 2, 2020, 3:15 pm SANDY BOTTOM CHURCH-CROOM MEETING HOUSE-1803-1885 - Part 1 Source: Heritage Place, Lenoir Community College, Kinston, NC (I have changed the order of a few pages from the original book which is housed at Heritage Place at LCC) (Summary, List of Members, Decorum, Covenant of Faith - p. 1a-11a) (This seems to be a summary of the book) (p. 1a) CHURCH AT SANDY BOTTOM IN THEIR FIRST QUARTERLY MEETING JANUARY 22ND, 1803. There was a door opened opened for the Reception of Members where upon, Windal DAVIS, Elizabeth DAVIS and Mary SMITH came forward and was Rec'd by the Church. July 17th, 1803. Michael PICKLE and Jesse HARPER was received by the Church. Sept. 17th, 1803. Lott CROOM was chosen Clerk of the Church and Windal DAVIS was chosen Deacon and afterwards ordained to that Office. Dec. 17th, Brother Thomas WILSON was Restored to fellowship. March 17th, 1804; Elder WHITFIELD was chosen Moderator. Nothing of Importance done. June 16th, 1804, Elder CARTER, Moderator. Sept. 15th, 1804, JACK, a slave came forward and was Rec'd by the Church. June 15th, 1805, Elizabeth WILSON was Rec'd by the Church and the next day at the water Shadrick WOOTEN was recv'd, and also his Son, John WOOTEN came forward and invited the young people to draw nigh and hear what the Lord had done for his Soul, and then confessed his Faith in Christ and was Rec'd. August 17th, 1805, James WILSON and a Black member WADE belonging to Shade WOOTEN and JOSHUA belonging to the estate of Henry GOODMAN, dead came forward and was Rec'd but he Church. Oct. 19th, 1805. Joseph TILGHMAN was Rec'd to Baptisam. Dec. 13th, 1805, Nancy HARDY made the necessary confessions and was restored to fellowship, and at the same time Lucy JONES was dismissed by letter. June 14th, 1806, Betsy Ann SLADE was rec'd and John WOOTEN dismissed to join another Church of the same Faith and order. _______________________________ p. 2a And Sunday at the water SILVY, a slave came forward and was Rec'd. Sept. 20th 1806, Needam WHITFIELD was Moderator, nothing of importance done. Jan. 17th, 1807, Nothing Febr. 14th, 1807, BEN, a slave of Gray WESTBROOK was red'd. Sept. 19th, 1807. James WILSON and wife was dismissed by letter. CHURCH CONSTITUTED AT SANDY BOTTOM Nov. 18th, 1808, The Church (crossed out) with the assonance? of S. CARTER, Jno. MCCABE, and Jobe THIGPEN. Nor. 19th, 1808, Sister METTS was Rec'd by letter and at the same time Sister SLADE was dismissed by letter. Jan. 14th, 1809, Correspondence was opened with 4 Churches (viz) Chinquapin, Lime Stone, Bever Dam and Pleasant Plains. April 15th, 1809. John WOOTEN restored. Sept. 14th, 1810. Sister PEARCE was Rec'd by letter.and last the same time Sister MULLIN was dismissed by letter. March 16th, 1811, VENUS property of Major CROOM was Rec'd. July 20th, 1811. Then was BRIGET and PHILLIS property of Fredrick James? Recv'd. Sept. 14th, 1811. Elders Sherwood NOFOLK, John MCCABE, Biggers? were present and Preached. Fear. 15th, 1812, John WOOTEN, excluded for joining the Masonic Lodge which he acknowledged he had done. Nov. 20th, 1813, Elizabeth PICKLE, Rec'd by letter. Febr, 17th, 1816, Rec'd JACOB a black man property of Mrs. K. CAMPBELL. May 18th, 1816, Nancy HARDY wanted to Justify herself for stabbing her husband was laid over to next meeting. Next Meeting August 17th, 1816. She was excommunicated. _____________________ p.3a Nov, 16th, 1816, Br. SMITH chosen Moderator at the time. Francis GATLIN was record. August 16th, 1817, Lotty TAYLOR, Rec'd and Baptized next day. August 15th, 1818, Elder Samuel MOORE, Preached also Elder KOONCE at the same time Elizabeth ARNET was record. Nov. 14th, 1818, Ailcy GOODMAN was Rec'd. May 19th, 1819, PETER property of Jesse JONES was Rec'd and also ANNY a woman belonging to Isaac CROOM was Rec'd. Nov. 20th, 1819. Ezekiel WHALY and wife was Rec'd by letter. At the same time John SMITH and wife was Rec'd by letter. May 20th, 1820. Mary WILLIAMS was Rec'd by letter and at the same time Stephen SMITH was Baptized as a Member of Beaverdam. August 19th, 1820. Rachel CAMPBELL and James JACKSON was rec'd. Nov. 18th, 1820. Peggy WADE & Winiford GOODMAN was Rec'd. May 19th, 1824. Sister Lucy WOOTEN was rec'd & Baptized. August 17th, 1827. Joshua PRIEST, Rec'd & Baptized. Sept. 19th, 1829, Gatsy GRAY was rec'd. Dec. 19th, 1829, Erncy? PRIEST March 20th, 1830, G. W. WALLACE rec'd by Letter. June 19th, 1830, Evans WHALY, recv'd. Sept. 18th, 1830, William CROOM & levin THOMPSON, Rec'd. Nov. 18th, 1830, Benjamin THOMPSON, rec'd (This line was crossed out) Sept. 18th, the Church agreed to go into the losnot? appointment? Nov. 20th, 1830, Benjamin THOMPSON, Rec'd also Ezekiel WHALEY & wife (crossed out), Nancy WHALY, recv'd. also Aden GOODMAN was rec'd. June 18th, 1831, Zeta WARTERS, Alcy CROOM an Nancy BASDEN? June 16th, 1832, MINTY, Black women, recv'd. July 15th, 1832, Richard ROUSE recv'd. August 19th, 1832, Mary ROUSE, Rec'd, also Elizabeth BUSHSHER? Sept, 15th, 1832, TENIR, property of Jno. S. WEST, Rec'd. Measures taken to prepare the Kichine House. May 18th, 1834, Dismissed by letter J.? DAVIS, A. GOODMAN & wife and mother. ________________________ p.4a March 19, 1834. ----, Z M? WALLACE? JOSHUA, a Black Member, Zelia WATERS?, J T? BUSHEE? and at the same time Gatsy GRAY was Excluded. June 14, 1834, Mrs. Pearcy WESTBROOK, Ked---, Sept. 20th, 1834, Mrs. MOSLEY called to attend the Church. June 20th, 1835, ISAM a black man was Rec'd. Sept. 16th, 1837. The church allowed W. H. WHITFIELD to withdraw from the church because of the 17th article in the Constitution of the Association. April 15th 1843, Rec'd and the next day Baptized J. K CROOM, Alexander ROUSE, and Elizabeth JONES? Sept. 16th 1843, Catherine WHALEY was Rec'd. Nov. 10th, 1843 (crossed out) MAJOR a black man property of A. WHITAKER. Jan. 1844, HANNAH was Rec'd. May 18th, 1844, A. CROOM & Martha CROOM Rec'd. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Sept. 1844, A. W. WOOTEN, Rec'd. in 1844 Nov. difficulties in the Church. Nov. 845 difficulty Settled. Feb. 1846. Reding CROOM was Rec'd. April 1846, Nancy DAVIS was Rec'd. Saturday before the first Sunday in March 1869, Hagan SMITH, Rec'd. Saturday before the first Sunday in June 1864, Nancy SMITH, Rec'd. Saturday before the third Sunday in May 1871 Samuel M. CROOM was Rec'd. Saturday before the third Sunday in July 1871, Sylvanyus GRAY was Received. A. D. SMITH and Susan LEE was Received Saturday before the third Sunday in July 1872 Tempra SMITH and on Sunday following at the water, Margret A. CROOM. Oct. 19th 1872, Matthew CACY was received. Oct. 20th 1872, John SMITH was received. September 6th, 1873, Sallia A. CACY was recv'd. Sept. 6th, 1873; Julia P. SMITH was received. July 3rd, 1875, Julia A. SMITH was received. July 3rd, 1875; Lucy A. SMITH was received. July 7th?, 1878, Rachel TAYLOR was received. (End of Summary) __________________________________ p.5A (1st page) A LIST OF MEMBERS AT SANDY BOTTOM SEPTEMBER 16TH, 1843. Brother: Richard ROUSE-1 Brother: Evans WHALY-2 Brother: Joseph R. CROOM-3 Brother: Alexandria ROUSE-4 Brother: Samuel CROOM-5 Brother: Allen W. WOOTEN-6 Sister: Elizabeth CROOM-dec'd (her name is crossed out) Sister: Lucy WOOTEN (x) -1 Sister: Mary TAYLOR (x) - 2 Sister: Elcy CROOM (xxx) -3 Sister: Elcy GOODMAN (name X'd out) Excommunicated Sister: Lucy SMITH (xx) -4 Sister: Mary ROUSE -5 Sister: Elizabeth JONES - 6 Sister: Catherine WHALY-7 Sister: Marthy CROOM - 8 Names of the Members composing the Sandy Bottom Church Since the Division which took place November last this March 1846. (White Members) Brother: Joseph R. CROOM, Dec'd. Brother: Evans WHALY, dismissed Brother: Allen W. WOOTEN, dec'd. Brother: Reding CROOM, dec'd? Brother: Hogan SMITH, dec'd? Brother: Samuel M. CROOM, dec'd Brother: Sylvanus GRAY Brother: Adial Dunn SMITH Brother: Mathew CASEY? (crossed out) Sister: Lucy WOOTEN, dec'd Sister: Elcy CROOM, dec'd Sister: Lucy SMITH (xx) Sister: Catherine WHALEY, dismissed Sister: Mary Ann E. DAVIS, dec'd Sister: Mary TAYLOR (xxx) dec'd? Sister: Nancy SMITH, dec'd Sister: Susane LEE Sister: Tinnsa? SMITH Sister: Magret A. CROOM Sister: Julia J.? SMITH - dis. by letter Sister: Sallie A. CACY - dis. by letter Sister: Elizabeth CROOM - dis. by letter Sister: Lucy A. SMITH - dis by letter Sister: Julia A. SMITH - Dec'd. Sister: Rachel TAYLOR Sister: Rebeca CROOM, - excluded Sister: Caroline HINES, dec'd Lott CROOM and Elizabeth CROOM his wife was Baptised at Beaver Dam, Lenoir County, NC, Oct. 26th, 1800 by Elder John KOONCE. Matthew CACY (letter of dismissal) John SMITH (dismissed by letter) ______________________ p.6a (2nd page) A LIST OF BLACK MEMBERS AT SANDY BOTTOM M. H. SEPT. 16TH, 1843 Brother: WADE, dead Brother: JACOB - 2 Brother: ISOM - 3 Brother: MAJOR-4 Sister: PEGGY - 1 Sister: SILVY (dec'd) -2 Sister: HANNAH - 3 A LIST OF BLACK MEMBERS SINCE THE SPLIT IN SANDY BOTTOM CHURCH, NOVR. LAST, THIS MARCH 1846. Brother: WADE - dead Brother: MAJOR-excluded Brother: JACOB - dec'd Brother: ISAM- dec'd Brother: PETER - is excluded Sister: SILVY -dec'd Sister: PEGGY - dec'd Sister: HANNAH - is excluded Sister: WINFRED HINES, dismissed by letter ___________________________________________________________ p. 7a August 3rd, 1878 A List of names of Members at Sandy Bottom Adm. of Mails (Males) Hogan SMITH, Dec. Sylvaner GRAY, dismissed, then restored A. D. SMITH, died Franklin COLLIA, excluded Robard A. JOHNSTON Irah SMITH Names of Females Lucy WOOTEN, Dec. Nancy SMITH, Dec. Margret A. CROOM Susan LEE, excluded Tempe SMITH Rachel TAYLOR, excluded Rebecker CROOM, excluded Lucy A. SMITH Caroline HINES, Dec. LeAner BIRD, Excluded Letty COLLIA, excluded Jane STROUD, dec Christina SMITH, dec. Mary CROOM Sary A. CROOM Liszah SMITH _____________________________ p.8a DECORAM We the Church of Sandy Bottom Meeting House, Lenoir County have unanimously agreed among ourselves to hold Conference Four time in every year at our Meeting House or Oftener when necessary, to carrot on a regular Discipline agreeable to the word of God and have Established this as a rule by which we sit to be guided by the help of God. 1st) Conference shall be Opened & closed by prayer or praise. 2nd) Moderator & Clerk shall be chosen when thought necessary. 3rd) All Corresponding Letters shall be collected for and read or verbal relations given. 4th) A Door of Experience shall be opened for the Reception of Members. 5th) The State of the Church Inquired into. 6th) The Moderator shall have power taking good order by reproving disorderly members. 7th) The Sisters shall keep their seats in order. 8th) Each person first rising from his seat shall address the moderator with the appellation of Brother. 9th) Every motion made & seconded shall come under debate unless withdrawn by him that made it. 10th) Each person speaking shall fairly state the matter & not effect on him that spoke before so as to make remarks on his slips? failings or imperfections, neither shall he be interruptions by any -- the moderator until he gives his light on the subject. ____________________________________ p.9a 11th) The Moderator shall be the last that shall speak to the subject, who may if he please give his light before he puts the motion to a discussion. 12th) The Minority shall submit to the majority in all cases, but in the receiving of members to fellowship and appointing to Office in the Church, which shall be unanimous. 13th) No Brother or Sister shall have liberty to brake off from Conference without -- obtained from it. 15th) No person shall have liberty to be whispering or laughing in time of a public speech. 16th) The Church Covenant shall be read at least one a year and oftener if necessary. 17th) The Proceedings of Conference shall be read before the rise and as much as is thought necessary put in the Church Book. Then adjourn by prayer or praise. _____________________ p.10a COVENANT OF FAITH For as much as God has been Graciously pleased to make known unto us his revealed Will, in his word of Truth, the great privileges of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ & hath made us to Experience his Love and Favour in that he hath called us from Our State of Nature, in which state we were Enemies to God by Wicked Works, and hath revealed Christ, in us; the hope of Glory; Therefore for our Better carrying? on to Our natural comfort and the advancement of Religion to the Glory of God, we who are Baptized by Salvation upon a concession of Faith in Christ and joined together in a Gospel Church, and set apart. This having spent part of the day in fasting and prayer, we give Ourselves to the Lord and to one another but he Will of God, 2nd Co.? 8th and 5th. We believe in one Everlasting and True God, and in a Trinity of Persons, the Father, Son of Holy Ghost, Subsisting in the unity of the Godhead, and that Jesus Christ did in the fullness of the time take Human Nature into union with his Divine Nature and by his active Obedience and passive sufferings made satisfaction to Law and Justice and thereby procure a pardon for lost sinners, for we Believe that all mankind fell from the State of Created Innocency by and with Adam in his first Sin, and became liable to the Wrath of God by the Breach of his Law _________________________________________ p.11a and in this State and condition have no grounds of hope of Eternal life until by the Spirit of God convinced of Sin, Righteousness and Judgment and so made to fly for Eternal life to the Lord Jesus Christ by Faith, who is the Mediator of the New Covenant, and alone the redeemer of God's Elect, without any merit or moving cause foreseen in us by God to merit his favor, We Believe in the Doctrine of Justification by the Imputed righteousness of Christ, and that Believers are the only subjects to Baptism. We Believe in the final Perseverance of the Saints Through Grace. We see it contained in Scripture to be the duty of Christening to admonish One another, and improve each other if need be. We likewise find it contains in Scripture that Christians are called to come out of Babylon, Revelations the 18th & 4th Exr. the 5th & 11th Corr, 2nd & 6th and 17th and as far as God Shall enable us to perform all Duties in joined on us and relying on him for Grace, Wisdom and Spiritual understanding and ability to adorn this Our profession agreeable to that goodness he in Mercy hath blest his Church with Through Our Lord Jesus Christ to whom be Glory Through out all ages World without End. Amen. ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ (The Church events in detail-1803-1885) (p.1 - p. 136) p.1 NORTH CAROLINA, LENOIR COUNTY, JANUARY 15TH, 1803 Our Church Book at CROOM Meeting House day and dates above written. 1st We the Baptized Church of Christ met and convened together at Brother CROOMS Meeting House by leave obtained from the body of this Church at Beaverdam to hold quarterly meeting at the sd. meeting house for the Reception of members and for the administration of the ordinances according to our faith and order Being Confident that this privilege allowed in this quarter will be for the Glory of God and the comfort of his People. 1st) Elder CARTER chosen Moderator Solomon CARY, Clerk. 2nd.) Conference opened by prayer by the Moderator, 3rd) The welfare of the Church inquired into No disorder found in it, 4th) A Door of Experience opened for the reception of Members, no one came forward, 5th) A question proposed by Elder CARTER whether quarterly meetings shall be continued at Brother CROOMS meeting house or not. 6th) Moved and Seconded that there be quarterly Meetings held at sd. meeting house agreeable to the request, and liberty obtained from the Body of this Church at Beaverdam; January 22nd, 1803 1st) The Brethren that are afar off Sends their petition to the Body of the Church at Beaverdam Desiring that they may be Established a branch of the body of the sd. Church at Beaverdam and the Brethren of the Church at Beaverdam hath unanimously agreed that the Brethren that are afar off to wit: the Brethren on the North Side of the South West of Neuse is Established a Branch of the Body of sd. Church at Beaverdam by order of Conference. 2nd) Brother GRIFFITH is appointed by consent to use the office of deacon in the branch of this Church at Brother CROOMS meeting house. March 20th 1803 We the Baptized Church of Christ met and convened together at Brother CROOMS meeting house, PC? 1st) Elder CARTER chosen moderator Brother CARY, Clerk. 2nd) Conference opened by prayer by the Moderator, ___________________________ p. 2 3rd) The welfare of the Church Enquired into no disorder found 4th) A door of experience opened for the reception of members 5th) Windel DAVIS, Elizabeth DAVIS and Mary SMITH all and each of them came forward and confessed their faith in Christ and was received by unanimous Consent, SC? June 18th, 1803 1st) We the Baptized Church of Christ met and convened together at Br. CROOMS Meeting House. 2nd) Elder CARTER chosen as moderator and Solomon CARY, Clerk. 3rd) Conference opened by prayer by the Moderator 4th) The Decorum and Covenant were both read 5th) The welfare of the Church enquired into, & no disorder found in it 6th) A door of experience opened for the reception of members & none came forward 7th) Conference concluded by praise and prayer by the Moderator. July 17th, 1803 1st) At a monthly meeting by request a Conference called 2nd) Elder CARTER chosen as moderator & Solomon CAREY, CLERK 3rd) Conference opened by prayer by the moderator. 4th) A door of Experience opened for the reception of members and Michael PICKLE came forward and confessed his faith in Christ and was received by unanimous consent; Likewise Jesee HARPER came forward and confessed his faith in Christ and was received by unanimous consent; Concluded by prayer by the moderator. September 17th, 1803 1st) We the Baptized Church of Christ met and convened together at Brother CROOM Meeting house. 2nd) Elder KOONCE chosen moderator, Solomon CARY, Clerk. 3rd) Conference opened by prayer by the moderator 4th) The welfare of the Church inquired into and no disorder found in it. 5th) A Door of experience opened for the reception of members no one came forward 6th) Brother CROOM appointed Clerk here by unanimous consent. 7th) And Brother Windal DAVIS chosen as a deacon of the church by appointment, and a report made to Beaverdam for a Concurrence, and he was ordained as such by unanimous consent. __________________________ p.3 December 17th, 1803 1st) We the Baptized Church of Christ Met and convened together at Brother CROOM Meeting House; 2nd) Brother CARY chosen as a moderator Brother CROOM, Clerk. 3rd) Conference opened by prayer by the Moderator. 4th) The Welfare of the Church enquired into no disorder found 5th) Brother CROOM appointed to cite Sister JONES to our next Conference to make excuse for her long absence. 6th) Brother H. WILSON restored again to fellowship by unanimous consent. 7th) Brother CARY and Brother DAVIS appointed a committee to revise and after our decorum so that the moderator beat liberty to open conference by prayer, or by prayer and praise; By the Moderator or any male member he calls upon that feels himself. March 17th, 1804 1st) We the Baptized Church of Christ met and Convened together at Brother CROOMS Meeting House 2nd) Elder WHITFIELD chosen Moderator and Solomon CARY, Clerk 3rd) Conference opened by praise and prayer by the Moderator 4th) The welfare of the Church enquired into no disorder found 5th) A list of the members called over 6th) A door of Conference opened for the reception of members, none came forward. June 16th, 1804 1st) We the Baptized Church of Christ met and Convened together at Brother CROOMS Meeting House 2nd) Elder CARTER Chosen Moderator and Br. CROOM, Clerk 3rd) Conference opened by praise and prayer by the Moderator 4th) The welfare of the Church enquired into No disorder found 5th) Our decorum and Covenant Both read by the Clerk. 6th) A door of experience opened for the reception of members & none came forward. September 15th, 1804 1st) We the Baptized Church of Christ met and convened together at Brother CROOMS meeting house. 2nd) Elder CARTER chosen moderator Brother CROOM, Clerk. 3rd) Conference opened by praise and prayer by the moderator 4th) The list called over and decorum read. _________________________ p.4 5th) The welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found. 6th) A door of experience opened for the reception of members. JACK a negro slave came powered by consent of his then owner and give in his evidence of faith in Christ and was received by unanimous consent. 7th) Moved & Seconded that Bro. GRIFFITH be appointed to site the 3 absent members to our next Conference to make excuse for non attendance to wit: Brother HARPER and Brother CARY and Sister JONES, Conference concluded by prayer & praise by the moderator.Lott CROOM, Clk. December the 15th, 1804 1st) We the Baptized Church of Christ met and convened together at Brother CROOMS meeting house. 2nd) Elder CARY chosen moderator Brother CROOM, Clerk. 3rd) Conference opened by prayer by the moderator. 4th) The welfare of the Church inquired int & no disorder found. 5th) A door of experience opened for the reception of members and none came forward. Conference closed by praise and prayer by the moderator. Lott CROOM, Clerk. March 16th, 1805 No conference because there appeared no business & by reason of sickness with Elder CARTER which admit'd his absence L.C.C. June 15th, 1805 1st) We the Baptized Church of Christ met and convened together. Br. CROOM meeting house in order to hold conference. 2nd) Br. CARTER appointed moderator. 3rd) Conference opened by prayer by the moderator. 4th) The Covenant and decorum were both read. 5th) The Welfare of the Church inquired into and no disorder found. 6th) A door of experience opened for the reception of members Elizabeth WILSON came forward and confessed her faith in Christ and was received by unanimous consent and Sunday morning as we were assembled down at the water side in order to administer the ordinance of Baptism. Shaderick WOOTEN came forward and confessed his faith in Christ and was received then his son John WOOTEN came forward and invited the young people to draw nigh and hear what the Lord had done for his Soul, and then confessed his faith in Christ __________________ p.5 And was received by unanimous consent. Lott CROOM, Clk. August 17, 1805 1st) We the Baptized Church of Christ met and convened together at Br. CROOMS Meeting House in order to hold a conference occasion before the reception of members. 2nd) Elder CARTER chosen moderator Lott CROOM, Clerk 3rd) Conference opened by praise and prayer by Elder Jno. M. CABE. 4th) The welfare of the Church Inquired into: & a door of Experience opened for the reception of members, and James WILSON & two black members came forward one by the name of WADE belonging to Brother Shadrk. WOOTEN & one by the name of JOSHUA belonging to the estate of Henry GOODMAN, deceased; each of them give in their evidence of faith in Christ and was received by unanimous consent, 5th) Conference, Cls'd by praise and prayer by Elder M. CABE, L.C. Cl. September 14th, 1805 1st) We the Baptized Church of Christ met and convened together at Br. CROOMS meeting house a quarterly meeting Elder CARTER, Moderator, Br. L. CROOM, Clerk. 2nd) Conference opened by prayer by Elder CARTER. 3rd) The welfare of the Church inquire into no disorder found. 4th) A door of experience opened for the reception of members. None came forward. 5th) Agreed by conference that their be a church treasurer kept for the support of the Gospel at Br. CROOMS Meeting house. 6th) Conference concluded by praise & prayer by Br. Richard SWINSON, L.C.,C. October 12th, 1805 Liberty obtained from he Body of Church at Beaverdam to hold yearly meeting on Neuse at Br. CROOMS meeting house once every year to continue hereafter. The first will begin the Friday before the 3rd Sunday in December Next; and the Insuing years they are to be the 3rd in Sept. to continue forever. Lott CROOM, Clerk of the Church. Monthly Meeting Oct 19th, 1805, the welfare of the Church. Inquired into no disorder found & a Door of experience. _________________ p.6 Opened for the reception of members and Joseph TILGHMAN came forward and confessed his faith in Christ and was received by unanimous consent. Elder CARTER moderator Lott CROOM, Clerk. December 13th, 1805 1st_ Met according to appointment at our first yearly meeting at Sandy Botton on Neuse. 2nd) Received a warm exhortation by Elder CARTER and then proceeded to business. 3rd) Set in Conference chose Elder CARTER moderator, L. CROOM, clk. 4th) Conference opened by prayer by the moderator. 5th) The welfare of Church enquired into no disorder. 6th) A door of experience opened for the reception of members. Nancy HARDY came forward and confess her backsliden State and was restored to fellowship; 7th) The decorum & covenant read by the Clerk. 8th) Being met from adjournment on Saturday 14th, 1805. Elder CARTER preached from acts 10th 46 and then conference set and were opened by prayer by the moderator Sister Laney JONES came and made application for a letter of dismission which was granted. Conference concluded by praise & prayer by Bro. HEATH. June 14th 1806 1st) The Baptized Church of Christ met and convened together at Sandy Bottom meeting house Elder CARTER preached from the 4th Chapter the 1st Epistle general of John. 2nd) Then proceeded to business, Set in Counsel Elder Silas CARTER appointed moderator Lott Croom, Clerk. 3rd) Conference opened by prayer by the moderator 4th) The welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder 5th) A door of experience opened for the reception of members Betcy Ann SLADE came forward and give in her evidence of faith in Christ and was received by unanimous consent. Brother John WOOTEN came and made application for a letter of dismission to Join another Church of the same faith and order convenient to where he lives. ___________________________ p.7 6th) Conference Closed by praise and prayer by the moderator. 7th) Met from adjournment Sunday June 15th, 1806 at the water side? in order for baptism came froward SILVAH a Negro woman Slave belonging to the estate of Henry GOODMAN, dec'd, non called. Mr CAMPBELS and give in her evidence of faith in Christ and was received by unanimous consent. 8th) Elder CARTER preached from Hebrews 13th 14th verses to a large company. Our 2nd yearly meeting at Sandy Bottom, September 20th 1806. Being met and convened together in order to carry on the work and Worship of almighty God, and the welfare of the Church. 1st) Elder CARTER preached from he 1st epistle general of Peter and 19th verse. 2nd) Brother Needham WHITFIELD chose moderator Br. CROOM, Clerk. 3rd) The welfare of the Church inquired into and no disorder. 4th) A door of experience opened for the reception of members. None came forward. 5th) Adjorned by praise and prayer by Brother HEATH. 6th) Met from adjournment Sunday, Sept 21st 1806, Elder CARTER, preached from Revelations 20th Ch. and 6th verse to a large congregation and then communion took place which ended our meeting oil time in course. Lott CROOM, Clerk. January 17th day, 1807 We the Baptized Church of Christ at Sandy Bottom met and convened together in order to carry on the work and worship of God, and the welfare of the Church 1st) Elder CARTER gave a warm exhortation then we sit in Conference 2nd) Elder CARTER chosen moderator Lott CROOM, Clerk. 3rd) Conference opened by praise and prayer by the moderator. 4th) The Welfare of the Church inquired into, no disorder. 5th) The convenient and decorum read by the Clerk & the list called over. 6th) A door of experience opened for the reception of members. None came forward Conference called by prayer and praise by the mod'r; L. CROOM, CC. February 14th, 1807 At a national conference came forward a Negro Slave but he name of BENJAMIN belonging to Gray WESTBROOK nd give in his evidence of Faith in Christ and was received by unanimous consent and leave from his owner and were baptized the next day by Elder CARTER. Lott CROOM, Ck of Church. ________________________ p.8 March 14th, 1807 Quarterly meeting, We the baptized Church of Christ of Sandy Bottom met and convened together in order to carry on the work and worship of God and the welfare of the Church. Nothing done by the absence of Br. Ca'r? L. CROOM, Clk. Quarterly meeting then appointed by Elder CARTER in May the 16, 1807; but was absent again by some disappointment; Brother CARY attended and preached we set in conference; Inquired into the welfare of the Church. Opened a door of experience for the reception of members. Our quarterly meetings to be the time in course which will be the 3rd in September next. Brother CARY, Moderator Lott CROOM, Ck of the Church September 19th 1807 Our Quarterly meeting, Sandy Bottom being met and convened together in order to carry on the work and worship of God and the welfare of the Church. 1st) Elder CARTER preached from the Song os Solomon 4th Ch 8, 1st verse. 2nd) Elder CARTER chosen moderator Lott CROOM, Clerk. 3rd) Conference opened by prayer by the Moderator 4th) The decorum read and the Sist? called over. 5th) A door of experience opened for the reception of members (none came forward) 6th) The welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder 7th) Brother Ja's WILSON and wife applied for a letter of dismission when called for the business got through. 8th) Conference clos'd by prayer by the moderator 9th) Sunday Elder CARTER preached from Acts 13th 39th, then we com'd, L.C.C. Quarterly Meeting Saturday 20th February 1808 The Baptized Church of Christ at Sandy Bottom met and convened together in order to cary on the work and worship of God, and the welfare of the Church. 1st) The decorum read the list called over 2nd) Elder CARTER chose moderator L. CROOM, Clerk business preceded to 3rd) Conference opened by prayer by the moderator 4th) The welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found 5th) A door experience opened for the reception of members none came forward 6th) Conference clos'd by the moderator by prayer 7th) Our next quarterly meeting to begin the Sat. before the 3rd Lords day in May. L. C. Ck. _________________________ p.9 Quarterly meeting May 14th 1808. We the Baptized Church of Christ at Sandy Bottom met and convened together in order to carry on the work and worship of God and the Welfare of the Church after preaching by Elder CARTER proceeded to business set in council? 1st) Elder CARTER chosen moderator L. CROOM, Clerk. 2nd)The Decorum read 3rd) The welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found 4th) A door of experience opened for the receptor of members none came forward 5th) No business on hand opened and closed conference by praise and prayer by the moderator oil the 16th July next. L. CROOM, clk. Quarterly Meeting Saturday 16th, July 1808 We the Baptized Church of Christ met and convened together at Sandy Bottom in order to carry on the work and Worship of God in all Church business. 1st) Preaching by Elder CARTER from Revelations 14th and 13th 2nd) Then we set in council the decorum read by the Clerk. 3rd) Elder CARTER appointed moderator, he open'd conference by pray 4th) Inquired strictly into the welfare of the Church, found all in peace, love and fellowship one with another. 5th) The list called over 6th) A door of experience opened for the reception of members, none came in. 7th) Brother CROOM rose, and moved for a dismission from Beaverdam to become a constituted Church at Sandy Bottom 8th) Seconded by Brother GRIFFITH 9th) Mov'd again by Brother CROOM, and seconded, if any member should see any difficulty in the way why such constitution should not be they are requested to speak. 10th) All agreed by unanimous consent, that we be so constituted a bod at Sandy Bottom which we shall petition for and have read here tomorrow by the Clerk. 11th) Ajorned Conference by praise and prayer by the moderator. 12th) Sunday after preaching communion took place; then adjourned till November 3rd, Sunday, which holds 3 days for sd. Constitution and yearly meeting. Lott CROOM, Clerk. November yearly meeting at Sandy Bottom, 18th, 1808 This Church was formerly a branch of Beaverdam. ________________________________________ p.10 And under the Pastoral Care of Elder Silas CARTER oil his removal to Newriver, he continues our Supply oil yet, as we've no Pastor. This Church was then constituted with the assistance of Elder Silas CARTER, Elder John MCCABE, and Elder Job THIGPEN. Friday, November 18th, 1808 1st) Preaching by Elder THIGPEN from Proverbs 14th and 34th 2nd) Then set in council, Elder CARTER appointed moderator who opened conference by prayer 3rd) The list called over , adjourned till Saturday by prayer by Elder THIGPEN, November 19th, 1808 out from adjournment, proceeded to business. 1st) Preaching by Elder John MCCABE from Sol'm Songs 1st 9th 2nd) Elder THIGPEN appointed moderator then conference opened by prayer 3rd) The list called over, and decorum and covenant read. 4th) The welfare of the Church enquired into, No disorder 5th) A door experience opened for the reception of members, Sister METTS received by letter, and Sister SLADE dismissed by letter. 6th) Then Church Constitution took place. 7th) Ajorned by prayer by Elder THIGPEN. Lott CROOM, Clerk. Met from adjournment Sunday November 20th, 1808 1st) Preaching by Elder MCCABE from Revelations 15th and 2nd to a large audience, then Elder THIGPEN gave a very warm exhortation then adjourned till January 3rd, Lott CROOM, Clerk of Church. Saturday, January 14th, 1809. The Baptized Church of Christ at Sandy Bottom met according to appointment in order to carry on the work and worship of God an duo any kind of church business, Proceeded to. 1st) Preaching by Elder CARTER from John 5th and 25th verse. 2nd) Elder KOONCE from Isaiah 35th then set in Counsil. 1st) Appointed Elder KOONCE moderator who. 2nd) Opened conference by prayer, The decorum read. 3rd) The State of the C church inquired into all appear in peace and friendship. 4th) A correspondence opened with the 4 Sister Churches, Viz Chinquapin, Beaverdam, Limestone and Pleasant Plain. 5th) Corresponding letter called for one appeared from Limestone, read & rec'd. 6th) A door of experience opened for the reception of members, none came forward. 7th)Elder KOONCE by free consent & the voice of the Church is become our Supply. 8th) Adjorned by praise and prayer by the moderator, till the 3rd in April next. L.C. Clk. ______________________________ p.11 April 15th and 3rd Sunday 1809 on Saturday, we the Baptized Church of Christ at Sandy Bottom according to appointment being met and convened together in order to carry on the work and worship of God or do any church business that shall come before us; 1st preaching by Elder KOONCE from Solm. Songs 2nd and 16th then set in Counsil Elder kOONCE chosen moderator, who opened conference by prayer, CC, the decorum and covenant read but he Clerk; The welfare of the Church inquired in a Brother John WOOTEN for drinking too much Spiritous liquors came forward and acknowledged his transgression and was restored to fellowship; and a door of experience opened for the reception of members, none came forward corresponding letters called for and read Deligates appointed to Sister Churches Br. WOOTEN to Pleasant Plains, PICKEL & DAVIS to Limestone, GRIFFITH and TILGHMAN to Chinquapin, WILSON and CROOM to Beaverdam; then adjourned by praise and prayer by the Moderator, oil Sunday 12 O'clock then preaching by Elders KOONCE and WHITFIELD to a very large audience then adjourned till the 3rd in July next. Lott CROOM, Clk. July 15th 1809, We the Baptized Church of Christ at Sandy Bottom met and Convened together from our last adjournment in order to carry not he work and worship of God or do any church business that may come before us 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from the first epistle General of John 1st Chapter & verse the 1st, 2nd Elder KOONCE chosen moderator who opened conference by prayer, 3rd, The welfare of the Church Examined no disorder found, 4th, a door opened for the reception of members none came forward, 5th, corresponding letters called for read and received. Elder KOONCE to appoint the association letter; 6th, Conferance closed by praise and prayer by brother Emes THIGPEN till tomorrow 12 o'clock, 7th, then met from adjournment July 16th, 1809, Elder KOONCE preached from Ezekiel 18th & 2 last verses to a very large congregation, 8th, then Communion took place & then adjourned till the yearly meeting, which commenced the Saturday before the 3rd, Sunday in Sept. next. Lott CROOM, Clk. Yearly Meeting; Sept. the 16th, 1809. We the Baptized Church of Christ at Sandy Bottom met according to appointment in order to carry not he work and worship of God and to do any Church -------------------------------------------- p.12 business that may come before us. 1st) Preaching by Elder KOONCE from 2nd Kings from he 3rd to the 10th verse then we set in Counsil chose Elder KOONCE moderator who opened conference by prayer the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found; A door opened for the reception of members, None came forward; Elder KOONCE brought forward the letter for the association; read; moved by Br. CROOM & Seconded that it be transcribed to Night by Br. KOONCE and Br. CROOM and by them $2-10cts for the use of the association fund; our correspondence with Pleasant Plains continued, Shady Grove & Chinquapin & Limestone when convenient; adjourned by prayer by the moderator till tomorrow twelve O'clock. N. B. Brother STANLEY from Cedar Creek came forward and set with us in Counsil whom we were glad to receive. Met from? adjournment Sunday 17th, 1809, Elder kOONCE preached to a very large audience from Malachi 3rd and 17 & 18th Verse no communion on the account of Elder KOONCE being unwell. L.C. Clerk. Quarterly Meeting, December 16th 1809. We the Baptized Church of Christ at Sandy Bottom met from adjournment of our last in order to carry not he work and worship of God in all church business; 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from Romans 6th and 14th then set in Conference Elder KOONCE moderator who opened conference by prayer the inquired into the welfare of the Church; Brother Jno. WOOTEN found out of fellowship by being found in liquor; laid over to our next; a door of experience opened for the reception of members; none came forward; No corresponding letters yet we delighted; adjourned till tomorrow 12 o'clock then Preaching by Elder KOONCE to a large congregation, no communion on account of our non fellowship then adjourned till tomorrow 12 o'clock then preaching by Elder kOONCE to a large congregation, no communion on account of our non fellowship then adjourned till the 3rd in March next by praise and prayer by moderator. Lott CROOM, Clerk. Met from adjournment of our last March 17th, 1810 Quarterly meeting, We the Baptized Church of Christ at Sandy Bottom being met and convened together, in order to carry on the work and worship of God and do any Church business that may come ----------------------- p.13 before us 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from Rev. 22nd and 14th then we set in Counsel Elder KOONCE chosen moderator who opened Conference by prayer, then the covenant read, and corresponding letters called for, one from Pleasant Planes handed in, read and received the welfare of the Church inquired into, all appear in friendship. A door of experience opened for the reception of members, none came forward then 16 minutes of the association handed in & distributed; then adjourned till July 3rd by praise and prayer but the moderator Preaching on Sunday to a large congregation by Elder KOONCE. L. CROOM, Clk. July 14th, 1810 Quarterly meeting Sandy Bottom; We the baptized Church of Christ being met and convened together, in order to convey on the work and worship of God and do any Church business that my come before us; 1st preaching by Elder KOONCE from Acts 22nd & 16th then set in conference, Elder KOONCE appointed moderator, who opened conference by prayer, Corresponding letters called for, one from Pleasant Plaines, the welfare of the church inquired into all appears in peace. A door opened for the reception of members none came forward; Delegates to Pleasant Plaines, then adjourned by praise and prayer by the moderator till tomorrow 11 o'clock then met from adjournment, when preaching commenced by Elder KOONCE from 1st Corin. 15th and 22nd to a large congregation and so dismiss oil yearly meeting in Sept next; Decorum and covenant not read, the list not called, no Communion took place. Lott CROOM, Clk. September 14th, 1810. Yearly meeting at Sandy Bottom; we the Baptized Church of Christ being met and convened together in order to carry on the work and worship of God, and do any Church business that may come before us; 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from 2nd Corrinthians 5th ch. and 15th verse then proceeded to business Elder KOONCE appointed moderator, who opened Conference by prayer. The welfare of the church inquired into, no disorder. A Door of experience opened for the reception of members corresponding letters called for, none came forward. The list not called, the decorum not read, the covenant not read, adjourned by praise and prayer by the moderator till Saturday. Then met from adjournment in order for worship. ______________________________ p.14 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from Mark 5th and 15th to a large Congregation, then proceeded to business, Elder KOONCE still moderator who opened conference by prayer, Corresponding letters called for one from Pleasant Plains by Brother Lewis HERRING. LC. Ligates to the Association at Black Creek, Wain County to wit: Brother Evin GRIFFITH & Lot CROOM and with them 15 shillings? CROOM appointed to write the association letter who provided one read and received then adjourned by praise & prayer but he Moderator, LCC. December 15th, 1810 Our Quarterly meeting Sandy Bottom We bing met from adjournment over last according to appointment in order to carry on the work and worship of God, and do any Church business that come before us. 1st preaching by Elder kOONCE from Acts 3rd 24th, 25th; Elder KOONCE moderator who opened conference by prayer corresponding letters called for one from Pleasant Plains by Brother KETON, the Welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found; a door of experience opened for the reception of members. Sister Frances PEARCE came forward and confessed her faith in Christ with a letter of her experience and was received by unanimous consent and was baptized as a member of Chinquapin, Our decorum and covenant not read the list not called. Sister MULLEN made application for a letter of dismission which was granted, adjourned by prayer by the moderator till tomorrow; Sunday 16th 1810, met from adjournment Preaching by Elder KOONCE from 1st Corrinthians 3rd, 11-12-13-14-15th to a large congregation no communion then adjourned till the 3rd in March; Deligates to Pleasant Plains, PICKLE & DAVIS. L. CROOM, Clk. March 16, 1811 Quarterly meeting Sandy Bottom We being met from adjournment our last, in order to carry on the work and worship of God an do any Church business that may come before us 1st preaching by Elder kOONCE from Act. 16th ch & part of the 30th & 31st verses. then Set in Council Elder KOONCE moderator, who opened conference by prayer. Corresponding letters called for. None brought forward. The welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found, A door of experience opened for the _________________________________________________ p.15 reception of members & then come forward a black woman by the name of VENAS belonging to Major CROOM, Esqr. and give in her evidence of faith in Christ & was received by unanimous consent, but was not baptized by reason of her master's non attendance to give free liberty, which was laid over till our next in July; Our decorum and covenant not read the list not called, adjourned by prayer by the moderator till Sunday 12 O'clock, then met for public worship. Lot CROOM, Clk, Ch. Saturday, July 20th day 1811 Quarterly meeting Sandy Bottom. We being met from adjournment our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God & do all church business that may come before us. 1st preaching by Elder HEATH from Luke 13th & 24th and Elder KOONCE then from Mathew 14th & 31st and then proceeded to business set in council Elder KOONCE appointed moderator who opened conference by praise and prayer the Covenant and decorum not read nor the list no called the Welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found Corresponding letter called for one from Pleasant Plains by Brother KEATON then a door of experience opened for the reception of members then came forward two black women belonging to Fred'k JONES, Esqr and was received by unanimous consent. (BRIDGET and FILLIS by name) and by free consent of their Master who were then present & they were Baptized the next morning and also VENUS another black woman who give in her evidence of faith in Christ at our last & was received by unanimous consent but because of her Master absence was not baptized till now when he appeared and give free consent; Conference closed by prayer but he Moderator till Sunday 10 o'clock when the baptism of those three Candidates were administered in Neuse River and we repaired to the meeting house for worship when preaching by KOONCE took place from Daniel 2nd & 32nd, 33rd, 34th, & 35 verses when HEATH succeeded and preached to a very large and attentive Congregation from Math 16th & 24th & then concluded worship by communing till the 3rd in Sept. next. Lot CROOM, Clk, Ch. --------------------------------------- p.16 YEARLY MEETING, SEPTEMBER the 14TH, 1811, SANDY BOTTOM We the Baptized Church of Christ met and convened together in order to worship God and do the Church business as it may appear to us right for God's Glory and our good 1st preaching by Elder SHERWOOD, Norfolk from Psalms 23rd and then succeeded by Jno. MCABE from Proverbs 26th and 20th verse and then set in Counsil Elder MCABE appointed Moderator who opened conference by praise and prayer. Corresponding letters called for, none appeared, members from Sister Churches invited to Seat the welfare of the Church inquired into, no disorder found a door of experience opened for the reception of members, a negro woman whose case was laid over at our last, was received and baptized and a Sister COX as a maybe of Chinquapin was baptized here; Our yearly Meeting hereafter to be in August the 3rd Sunday; Brethren Windal DAVIS, Joseph TILGHMAN & L. CROOM nominated as delegates to our association at Chinquapin CROOM to write the Association letter, Elder BIGGS closed conference by prayer till tomorrow 11 O'clock when Elder SHERWOOD and Elder BIGGS both preached to a very large assembly, then adjourned till the 3rd in December next, the decorum and covenant not read nor list not called. Lot CROOM, Clk. December 14th, 1811, Quarterly Meeting Sandy Bottom We being met from adjournment of our last in order to carry not he work and worship of God 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from Mathew 5th & 14th, 15th & 16th verses then proceeded to business set in Conference Elder KOONCE appointed Moderator who opened conference by prayer, the welfare of the Church inquired into, no disorder, no corresponding letters came in. A door of experience opened for the reception of members, None came forward Brethren to Pleasant Plains as delegates Evin GRIFFITH and Lot CROOM then adjourned by prayer but he moderator till Sunday 12 o'clock, then met from adjournment and worship began, 1st preaching by Elder KOONCE from Mathew 11th, 4-5-6th -------------------------- p.17 to a very large audience, and we hope a divine blessing will follow the same. No communion on account of unpleasant weather, then adjourned till the 3rd in Febr. next. L. C. Clk, Ch. Quarterly Meeting Sandy Bottom, Febr. the 15th 1812 We the Baptized Church of Christ Being met from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God which appear most for his Glory and Lions? good. 1st preaching by Elder kOONCE from John the 1st chapter and 1st and 2nd verses, then Set in Council Elder KOONCE, Moderator who opened conference by prayer no correspondence letters come in, the welfare of the Church inquired into all in peace. Except John WOOTEN, Who was Excommunicated for joining the Masonic Lodge which he acknowledged he had done, a door opened for the reception of members none confessed their faith in Christ, then adjoined by prayer by the Moderator till the 3rd in May next. L.C.C.C. Sandy Bottom, May 16th, 1812, Quarterly Meeting We the Baptized Church of Christ being met from adjournment of our last in order to carry or the work and worship of God, 1st a disappointment by Sickness, we proceeded to business appointed Brother DAVIS moderator who opened conference by prayer, the decorum and covenant read and the list called over corresponding letters called for, non came forward the welfare of the Church inquired into and Sister HARDY arose and addressed the Moderator and Church and said She was accused of a crime as She understood by report and says She was clear of sd. charge and God knew it. So nothing was said any more about it. Corresponding Brethren to Pleasant Plains, Brother DAVIS and CROOM then adjourned by prayer by the moderator till yearly meeting in August; N B a door of experience was opened for the reception of members, none came forward. L.C.C.C. August 15th, 1812, Yearly meeting at Sandy Bottom We the Baptized Church of Christ being met from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and ---------------------- p.18 Worship of God 1st Preaching by Elder kOONCE from 2nd Peter, 9th verse, Brother HEATH chosen Moderator who opened Conference by praise and prayer 1st Corresponding letters called for one from Pleasant Plains by brother HERRING 2nd the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder 3rd a door of experience opened for the reception of members none came forward 4th Delegates to the Association to wit Bro. Josh TILGHMAN, Evin GRIFFITH and Lot CROOM which writes the Association letter, the fund is fifteen Shilling then adjourned by praise and prayer by brother Lewis HERRING till the 3rd in November N.B. we had reading on Sunday by Brother HEATH and Elder KOONCE to a large Congregation and then Communed. LC, Lot CROOM, CC. November 14th, 1812, Sandy Bottom, Quarterly Meeting being met from Adjournment of our last ignorer to carry on the work and worship of God 1st preaching by Elder KOONCE from 2nd Corinthians 5th and 10th, then proceeded to business, Elder John KOONCE, Moderator who opened Conference by praise and prayer 1st Corresponding letters called for one from Pleasant Plains 2nd the welfare of the Church inquired into all peace 3rd a door of experience opened for the reception of members none came forward 4th Delegates to Pleasant Plains, Brother TILGHMAN, PICKLE, and CROOM then adjourned till Sunday 12 o'clock when preaching Commenced by Elder KOONCE, no communion adjourned till time in course. Lot CROOM, Clk, Ch. February 20th, 1813, Quarterly Meeting Sandy Bottom We being met from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God, No preaching till Sunday then Elder Silas CARTER and KOONCE attended and preached to a large congregation, we had no conference on Saturday, adjourned till May next. Lot CROOM, Clk, Ch. May 15th, 1813, 3rd Lords Day our Quarterly meeting at Sandy Bottom we being met from adjournment at our last, in order to carry on the work and worship of God, 1st Preaching by brother HEATH from John 5th, and 43rd the called a ------------------------------- p.19 Conference chose Lewis HERRING, Moderator who opened conference by prayer, the State of the Church inquired into no disorder. A door of experience opened for the reception of members none offered, no other business nothing laid over; corresponding Brethren from Pleasant Plains, Lewis HERRING, Robert IVEY, and James CARTER our visiting Brethren to them, Jas. WILSON, Joseph TILGHMAN, Windal DAVIS, and Michael PICKLE then adjourned by praise and prayer by the moderator till the Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in August next. L.C.C.C. Yearly Meeting, August 14th, 1813 at Sandy Bottom being met from adjournment of our last in order to convey on the work and worship of God 1st Preaching by Elder Jacob WILLIAMS from Mathew 25th throughout, then followed by Elder KOONCE from Rev. 3rd and 6th then assembled in conference, Elder WILLIAMS chosen Moderator who opened conference by praise and prayer 1st Corresponding letters called for none appeared the list called over, the welfare of the Church inquired into, no disorder, a door of experience opened for the reception of members None appeared delegates to the association brethren James WILSON, Joseph TILGHMAN, DAVIS and CROOM and 18 shillings to the association fund, L. CROOM to write the letter then adjourned by praise and prayer by the moderator till Sunday morning 11 o'clock when preached HEATH, Elder WILLIAMS and KOONCE to a very large congregation then communion took place then adjourned till the 3rd in Nov. L. CROOM, CC. November 20th, 1813, Our Quarterly Meetin We being met from adjournment of our last in order to convey on the work and worship of God, 1st preaching by Elder KOONCE acted as Moderator who opened conference by prayer no corresponding letter, the welfare of the Church inquired into all appeared in peace, a door of experience opened for the reception of members, one received by letter, Elizabeth PICKLE by name, the covenant and decorum ------------------------------- p.20 not read, the list not called over, and so we adjourned with praise and prayer by the moderator, till tomorrow when preaching was attended by a large congregation and so we adjourned till time in course. Lot CROOM, CC February 19th, 1814, Sandy Bottom Church met from adjournment four last in order to carry not he work and worship of God 1st preaching by Elder Jno. MCABE from the 35th of Isaiah & 8th verse then Elder KOONCE succeeded from Isaiah 30th and 21st then set in Conference Elder KOONCE moderator who opened conference by prayer, Corresponding letters called for 1 from Pleasant Plains, the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder, a door opened for the reception of members none appeared. A correspondence opened with the Chinquapin Church by unanimous consent then adjourned with praise and prayer y the moderator till the next day when met again. 1st preaching by Elder MCABE and Elder KOONCE to a large and attentive Assembly then we commence then adjourned till the 3rd in May. Lot CROOM, CC. May 14th, 1814, Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom We met from adjournment at our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God, 1st preaching by Elder KOONCE from Hebrews 7th & 25th the sit in Conference Elder KOONCE acted Moderator who opened conference by prayer corresponding letters called for the covenant and decorum not read the list not called, the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder, Correspondence brethren invited to Seats, a Door of experience opened for the reception of members none offered. Delegates appointed to Sister Churches, then adjourned till tomorrow, when we had the work of God preached to a large and attentive congregation and then communed and so adjourned till the 3rd in August next. Lot C.C.C. August 20th, 1814, Yearly meeting Sandy Bottom We the Church have being met from adjournment of our last in order to carry not he work and worship of God 1st preaching by Elder kOONCE from 1st Peter 4th-18th with prayer and praise ----------------------- p.21 Introductory to business Elder KOONCE Moderator, corresponding letters called for one from Chinquapin by Brother GREEN none from Pleasant Plains, the welfare of the Church inquired into all appear in peace a door of experience opened for receiving of members, none offered, then Delegates appointed to the Association to wit: Brethren Joseph TILGHMAN, Windal DAVIS & Lot CROOM to write the Association letter, we send 18 shillings to the Association fund, we do no approbate the General meeting of correspondence then we appointed delegates to the Sister Churches and so adjourned by prayer and praise oil tomorrow, then preaching Communion administered then adjourned till the 3rd in Nov. Lot CROOM, Clk, Ch. November 19th, 1814, Sandy Bottom, 3rd Sunday We being met from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God, 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE, Solomon Songs, 1st & 3rd with prayer introductory to business then sit in Conference Elder KOONCE, Moderator, who opened Conference by prayer. Corresponding letters called for more to read, 2nd the welfare of the Church Inquired into; No disorder, 3rd a door opened for receiving members, None came forward; Delegates appointed for corresponding Evin GRIFFITH and Lot CROOM to Pleasant Plains, Evin GRIFFITH; Michael PICKLE & Lot CROOM, to Chinquapin then adjourned with praise and prayer by the Moderator till tomorrow when communion took place. Lot CROOM, Clk. February 18, 1815 We the Church at Sandy Bottom bing met from adjournment of our Last in order to carry on the work and worship of God, 1st, Preaching by Elder Koonce from 1st Timothy, 11th, 15th, 16th; Elder KOONCE, Moderator who opened Conference by prayer Corresponding letters called for the welfare of the Church, Inquired into and found in peace a door of Experience opened for the reception of members, none came forward, then agreed by unanimous consent to commune here after on Saturday for particular reasons then appointed Corresponding brethren to Sister Churches then adjourned with prayer and praise by the moderator __________________________ p.22 til tomorrow when preaching and communion took place then adjourned to our next in counsel S.C. Lot CROOM, Clk. May 20th 1815 We the Baptized Church of Christ at Sandy Bottom, convened together in order to carry on the work and worship of God, 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from John 6th & 27th verse with praise and prayer Introductory to business Elder KOONCE Moderator, who opened conference & called for letters one from the Pleasant Plains by Brethren MATHEWS & Robt. IVY one from Chinquapin by Brethren KOONCE & SPIKES, the welfare of the Church inquired into, no disorders, a door of experience opened for the reception of members none came forward, our distributed delegates appointed to correspond at Chinquapin, 1st August and the plains 4th in July, Communion Saturday then adjourned with prayer and praise by the moderator till tomorrow when Preaching took place brother HEATH & Elder KOONCE to a -- -- then adjourned. Lot CROOM, Clk. August 19th, 1815 Sandy Bottom Yearly Meeting We being met from adjournment of our lot in order to carry on the work and worship of God 1st Preaching by Elder Jacob WILLIAMS from Matthew 24th & 44th verse then Elder KOONCE succeeded from Mathew 25th & 10 verse Elder KOONCE, Moderator who opened conference by prayer, corresponding letters called for and read, the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found, a door opened for the reception of members, None give in Delegates appointed to the association a nomination of 4 Joseph TILGHMAN, E. GRIFFITH, Michael PICKLE & Lot CROOM the latter to write the association letter & to receive the fund which is 18/00 after getting through this business we communed, then adjourned till Sunday 11 O'clock when Preaching Commenced by Elder WIMS from Luke the 16th and 19th then followed by Elder KOONCE from the first epistle General of John 3rd & 14th to a large & attentive audience the adjourned till the 3rd in November. Lot CROOM, Clk. ____________________________________ p.23 November 18th, 1815 Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting The Church here bing met form adjournment four last in order to carry on the work and worship of God 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from John 10th-27th- 28th verses, Elder KOONCE Moderator who opened conference by prayer, no letters of Correspondence the welfare of the church inquired into no disorder found, ,a door of experience opened for the reception of members but none offered, By unanimous consent correspondancecy opened with the Beaverdam Church the adjourned by praise and prayer oil tomorrow, when Preaching took place to a large assembly, but no communion, then adjourned till time in course. Lot CROOM, CLK. February 17th, 1816-Sandy Bottom The Church here bing met from adjournment of our last in order to praise and worship God & 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from James 4th & 8th. Elder KOONCE Moderator who opened Conference by prayer, corresponding letters called for, the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found a door of experience opened for the reception of members, one came forward JACOB, a black man belong to Mrs CAMPBELL and was not received, and was put off to our next, Brother Windal DAVIS to furnish the table for one year, as Brethren PICKLE & CROOM had each furnished a year before, then communed & agreed by unanimous consent to commune on Sunday her after, then adjourned till next day with prayer and praise by the moderator. Lot CROOM, Clk. May 18th, 1816-Sandy Bottom The Church here being met together from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God. 1st Preaching by elder KOONCE from Mathew Ch 11th & 12th. Elder KOONCE moderator who opened conference by prayers corresponding letters called for, one handed in from Pleasant Plains by Brother KEATON and IVY, then the welfare of the Church inquired into, not all found in peace. Sister HARDY came forward and wanted to Justify herself in Stabing ______________________________________________________ p.24 her husband which we could not fellowship & So laid it over to our next in order to gain more information respecting the matter; then a door of experience opened for receiving members and JACOB a negro man of Mrs. CAMPBELLS came forward the 3rd time & related his faith in Christ and was received and Baptized by immersion then delegates appointed to visit Sister Churches and dismissed with prayer by the moderator till tomorrow 11 o'clock then met and Sermon preached by Elder KOONCE from 8th & 22nd verse of Jeremiah the prophet to a large audience and then communed and so adjourned till our next in August, Elder KOONCE Moderator. Lot CROOM, Clk. August 17th, 1816-Sandy Bottom yearly meeting. The Church here being met together in order to carry on the work and worship of God and Set in order the things that wanting in Gods house, 1st a Sermon Introductory by Elder KOONCE from James 2nd and 20th and Succeeded by Elder CARTER from Jeremiah 33rd & 16th then after preaching Elder CARTER appointed moderator who opened conference by prayer corresponding letters called for one hundred in by Brother Jas. MATTHEW and James CARTER from the Pleasant Plains an done from Beaverdam by Brethren Thos. QUINN HEATH and COXX and Jno. SMITH none from Chinquapin by the failure of Brother SPIKES; the welfare of the Church inquired into nothing but the affair of Nancy HARDY'S who was Excommunicated for Stabbing her husband and Justifying her conduct in the same, a door opened for the reception of members none appeared then delegates to our Association appointed to wit; Brothers Joseph TILGHMAN, Michael PICKLE and CROOM to write the letter for them our contribution to be 15 shillings mad bey them who stay at home, our association to be held at Union Meeting House, Edgecombe County on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in Oct. 1816 beginning at 11 o'clock. Delegates to Sister churches, Michael PICKLE and CROOM to Chinquapin, 1st in Oct., to Pleasant Plains DAVIS and CROOM _____________________________________ p.25 the 4th Oct 1816 to Beaverdam, GRIFFITH and PICKLE, 4th in Sept So conference adjourned till tomorrow when a Sermon introductory by Elder CARTER from Isaiah 62nd and 12th and So succeeded by Elder KOONCE from 19th of Genesis to a Stout congregation and so adjourned without communion oil 3rd in November Next. November 16th, 1816-Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting Being met from adjournment of our last ignorer to carry not he work and worship of God. (No Preaching by reason of Elder KOONCE'S absence) Brother SMITH chosen moderator who opened conference by praise and prayer corresponding letters called for none appeared, then the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found, a door of experience opened for the reception of members, when Francis GATLIN came forward and give in her evidence of faith in Christ and was received by unanimous consent, then adjourned by praise and prayer by the Moderator till next morning when preaching by Brother HEATH from Isaiah 26th & 2nd verse to a large congregation no communion and Baptism refered to opportunity, which was performed shortly after by Elder KOONCE at Beaverdam. Lot CROOM, CLK. February 15th, 1817-Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting We the Church hire met from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE, Proverbs 8th and 5th verse then set in Counsil, Elder KOONCE Moderator who opened correspondence by prayer Corresponding letters called after none, the welfare of the Church inquired after into, a Quarrel which had been between Brother DAVIS and PICKLE, in DAVIS'S acknowledged wrong to brother PICKLE the matter was got over, then a door of experience opened for the reception of members none came forward, nothing more but to delegate to corresponding Churches the moderator adjourned by prayer till tomorrow when Preaching by Elder KOONCE to assemblage no conf. L.C. CLK. May 17th, 1817-Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting We the Church here being met from adjournment of our ______________________________________ p.26 last in order to carry on the work and worship of God 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from the Songs of Solomon 4th & 16th, Elder KOONCE Moderator who opened conference by prayer corresponding letters called for and read, one from Pleasant Plains handed in by Brother KEATON one from Chinquapin the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found a door of experience opened for the reception of members None came forward nothing laid over Brother CROOM appointed to furnish the Communion table till next Feb. the delegates to corresponding Churches Brother DAVIS and CROOM to Pleasant Plains and PICKLE and GRIFFITH to Chinquapin, a Subscription assigned for a Church fund and then adjourned with praise and prayer by brother John SMITH till tomorrow, 11 o'clock. Lot CROOM, CLK. August 16th, 1817-Sand Bottom Yearly Meeting We the Baptized Church here being met from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God 1st a Sermon Introductory delivered by Elder John KOONCE from John 10th & 9th verse then sit in council Elder KOONCE Moderator who opened conference by prayer Corresponding letters called after one from the Pls. Plains one from Chinquapin by Elder KOONCE. So the welfare of the Church inquired after into all in peace, a door of experience opened for the reception of members none came till evening when Lotti TAYLOR give in her evidence of faith in Christ, to Elder KOONCE, Sister SMITH, myself and wife and was received to fellowship and baptized the next morning, Our delegates to our association is Brother Joseph TILGHMAN, PICKLE and CROOM the latter is to write the association letter with petition for the Association at Sandy Bottom the ensuing year and so adjourned till tomorrow 11 o'clock when we had a happy time of hearing two discourses preached by Elder KOONCE and HEATH to a large Assembly and then communed and so adjourned till the 3rd in Nov. next. Elder KOONCE moderator, Lot CROOM, C of Ch. ______________________________________________ p.27 Nov. 15th, 1817 Sandy Bottom Quarterly meeting The Church here bing met from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God. 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from Hebrews 12th, Chapter 1st - 2nd Verses Elder KOONCE moderator who opened conference by prayer and - sit in conference corresponding letters called for none the welfare of the Church inquired into, no disorder found a door of experience opened for the reception of members none appeared, the delegates to sister Churches, to Chinquapin, Evan GRIFFITH and TILGHMAN, to P. Plains, Michael PICKLE and CROOM, nothing laid over t our next, So we adjourned with praise and prayer by the moderator. Lot CROOM, Clk. Febr. 14th, 1818 Sandy Bottom Quarterly meeting The Church here bind met together from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God. 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from Ephesians 2nd ch. 4th & 5th verse then sit in conference by prayer, corresponding letters inquired after none came forward, then the welfare of the Church inquired after no disorder found, a door opened for the reception of members none came forward, brother TILGHMAN appointed to furnish the table for one year the delegates to corresponding Churches, Bro. DAVIS to Chinquapin, Br. PICKLES to Pl. Plains and then adjourned with praise and prayer by the mod. till tomorrow. Lott CROOM, Clk. May 16th, 1818 Sandy Bottom, Quarterly Meeting We the Church here being met together from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God, 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from 1st Epistle, Several of John 4th Ch. 118?, 12 verse. Elder KOONCE moderator who opened conference by prayers. Corresponding letters inquired after one from Plt. Plains by Br. KEATON? Brethren from Sister Churches invited to seats with us, the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found a door of experience opened for the reception of members none approved, then Sister Charlotte WHITFIELD applied for a letter ______________________ p.28 of dismissed which was granted by unanimous consent then ajornded with prayer and praise by the moderator oil tomorrow, 11 oclk. Elder KOONCE, moderator. Lott CROOM, Clerk. August 15th, 1818 Sandy Bottom, Yearly Meeting We the Baptized Church here being convened together from adjournment at our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God 1st a Sermon introductory to business was delivered by Elder Brother Samuel MOORE from the 6th of John the Evangelist and Verse 39th and so assembled and sit in conference Elder KOONCE moderator who opened conference by prayer, corresponding letters called for MOORE to read visiting brethren invited to seat with us, the Decorum read and the list called over the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found a door of experience opened for the reception of members when Elizabeth ARNIT came forward and give in her evidence of faith in Christ and was received by unanimous consent appointed brethren to the association to wit: Joseph TILGHMAN, Michael PICKLE and Evin GRIFFITH; 15.00 fund, then adjourned conference with praise and prayer by brother Samuel MOORE. Lot CROOM, CLk. Nov. 14th 1818 Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting The Church here being met together in order to carry on the work and worship of God, 1st a Sermon Introductory to business was delivered by Elder KOONCE from John 14th & 27th verse Elder KOONCE Moderator who opened Conference by prayer, corresponding letters called for, visiting brethren invited to seats with us the welfare of the Church inquired into the case of Squire JONES two black women laid over, for further information the covenant and decorum not read the list not called, a door of experience opened to receive members, Ailsey GOODMAN give in her evidence of faith in Christ and was received to fellowship, then adjourned with praise and prayer oil tomorrow when Elizabeth ARNIT was granted a letter of dismission. Baptism, preaching and communion were the business of the day. Elder KOONCE, mod. Lott CROOM, CC February, 20th, 1819 Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting __________________ p.29 The Church here being met and convened together in order to carry on the work and worship of God, 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE, Songs the 8th & 5th then assembled in conference Elder KOONCE moderator who opened conference by prayer. Corresponding letters called for, none; the affair of JONES black woman dropt, & no other disorder, a door of experience opened to receive members, non appeared, then delegates appointed to Sister Churches, Windal DAVIS and TILGHMAN to Chinquapin, M. PICKLE and CROOM to Pl. Plains, Brother CARY by a free voice to Preach at Sandy Bottom once a month, then adjourned with praise and prayer by brother Solomon CARY, oil tomorrow, the preaching by Brother KOONCE and CARY with Communion. Lott CROOM, CC. May 15, 1819 Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting The Church here met together from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God. 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE who acted as moderator corresponding letters called for one from Chinquapin read and received our decorum not read, the list not called the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found; a door of experience opened for to receive members & when PETER a negro man of Jesse JONES came and give in his evidence of faith in Christ and was received then came a negro woman of Isaac CROOM'S and give in likewise and was received to be baptized next meeting, then adjourned with praise and prayer by brother CARY till tomorrow. L.C.C.C. August 14th, 1819 Sandy Bottom Yearly Meeting The Church here being met together in order to carry on the work and worship of God, 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from Mathew 11th & 5th verse and the Succeeded by Brother Robert GREEN from 1st Corringtheans 5th and 30th verse corresponding letters inquired after none approved our list not called on decorum and covenant not read, the State of the Church inquired in to no disorder found, a door of experience opened for the receiving of members, the two blacks who were received ___________________________ p. 30 at our last, still express a willingness to be baptized to with PETER a negro slave belonging to Jesse JONES and AMY a negro woman belonging to Isaac CROOM, The Brethren to our association Joseph TILGHMAN, Michael PICKLE and Lot CROOM the fund 15.00; CROOM to write the letter then adjourned with praise and prayer by the moderator till Sunday morning 10 oclk. when we assembled at the water to baptize the two blacks, Sister Winneyford WESTBROOK came forward and give in her evidence of faith in Christ and was baptized also and so preaching commenced by Henry HEATH, Elder KOONCE and Robert GREEN, So no communion then adjourned to our next. L.C.C.C. Nov. 20th, 1819 Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting We the Church of Christ at their place bing met together from adjournment of our last, in order to convey on the work and worship of God, 1st Preaching by Elder kOONCE from Solomon's Songs 1st Chapter the 5th & 6th verses, Elder KOONCE moderator who opened Conference by prayer Corresponding letters inquired after one handed in by brother Alexander KEATON/HEATON from Pleasant Plains brethren from Sister Churches invited to seats with us, the welfare of the Church inquired after all peace a door of experience opened for the reception of members none appeared Brother EZekial WHALEY and sister WHALEY give in by letter and was dec'd, and also brother John SMITH and Sister Sealy SMITH give in by letter and was rec'd by unanimous consent, and so we adjourned by praise and prayer by the moderator oil tomorrow, then we communed and adjourned till time in course. Lot CROOM, Clk, Church. Febr. 19th, 1820 Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting The church here being met together from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God, 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from Luke 21st, 22- 23rd, verses, then we assembled in conference Elder KOONCE moderator who opened conference by prayer, no letters of correspondence the welfare of the church inquired into no disorder, a door of experience opened for receiving of members, none appeared visiting brethren appointed _____________________________ p. 31 1st to Chinquapin by Windal DAVIS and John SMITH, to Pleasant Plains, PICKLE & CROOM, Brother PICKLE to furnish the table for one year from the 3rd Sabath in May, then adjourned till tomorrow with praise and prayer by the moderator and to communed on Sunday, L.C.C.C. May 20th, 1820 Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting The Church here being met together from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God 1st Preaching by Elder HEATH from 2nd Corrinthians and then Succeeded by Elder KOONCE form 4th of Malachi & 2nd verse, then proceeded to business Elder KOONCE moderator who opened conference by prayer, corresponding letters called for one from Pl. Plains and one from Chinquapin the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found a door of experience opened for the receiving of members Sister Mary WILLIAMS came with a letter from Beaverdam and was received here then Brother Stephen SMITH came forward give in his evidence of faith in Christ and was rec'd. and was baptized here as a member of Beaverdam Church then adjourned till tomorrow with praise and prayer by the moderator. Lot CROOM, Clk. Church August 19th, 1820 Sandy Bottom Yearly Meeting The Church here being met together in order to carry on the work and worship of God. 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from 2nd Timothy 1st & 9th, Elder KOONCE moderator who opened Conference by prayer corresponding letters inquired after none the welfare of the Church inquired into, no disorder found a door of experience opened for the reception of members at which time Rachel CAMPBELL came forward and give in her evidence of faith in Christ and was received by unanimous consent, then came forward James JACKSON and was dec'd also by unanimous consent; were both baptized the next morning, after which was Preaching by Elder HEATH and Elder KOONCE to a large congregation and then we communed Jno. SMITH, PICKLE & TILGHMAN to our association. L.C.C.C. Nov. 18, 1820 Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting The Church here being met together from adjournment of our last in order to carry not he work and worship of God. _______________________ p.32 1st Preaching by Elder Brother CARY from Zachariah 1st then succeeded by Elder KOONCE from John 1st, 11th & 12th then we sit in Conference Elder kOONCE moderator who opened Conference by prayer, corresponding letters called for none, no disorder found, a door of experience opened for the reception of members, then Peggy WADE came and give in her evidence of faith in Christ, and was received and also Winiford GOODMAN give in and was received to fellowship then was adjourned till tomorrow with praise & prayer by the modr. L.C.C.C. Febr. 19th, 1821 Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting The Church here bing met together from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God. 1st praise and preach by Elder HEATH who was chosen moderator & brother CARY Clerk? the conference opened by prayer by the moderator, a - letter from Pl. Plains by brother HERRING the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found a door of experience opened for the reception of members none opened, then adjourned with prayer and praise till tomorrow 10 oclk. when Peggy WADE and Winneyford GOODMAN rec'd the ordinance of baptism by Elder HEATH who was moderator & Br. CARY Clerk and so concluded till time in course. Lot CROOM, Clerk. May 19th, 1821 Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting The Church here bing met together in order to carry on the work and worship of God, 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE then sit together in conference, prayer by Elder KOONCE corresponding letters called for and the Bearvers? invited to seats with us; the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder a door of experience opened for the reception of members a letter of correspondence from Southwest by JACKSON and JONES & then adjourned till next morning. Lot C.C.C. August 18th, 1821 Sandy Bottom Yearly Meeting The Church here being assembled in Conference 1st Corresponding letters called for and red'f and the Beaver Crks were invited to seats with us, the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found; so a door of experience opened for the _________________________ p. 33 receiving of members, brethren to attend the association were TILGHMAN, WHALEY and SMITH and CROOM write the letter and 16.00 for fund; corresponding brethren and DAVIS and PICKLE to the Pleasant Plains, DAVIS to write WHALEY and TILGHMAN to the South West TIGLHMAN to write, and DAVIS and GRIFFITH to Chinquapin DAVIS writes; then adjourned with praise and prayers by the moderator. Abr.? KEATON Clk. Nov. 17th, 1821 Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting The Church here being met together in order to carry on the work and worship of God 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from Malachi 16th & 17th then assembled in conference Elder KOONCE moderator who opened conference by prayer, letters called for visiting brethren invited to sit with us i Council, the welfare of the church inquired into found to be in peace, a door of experience opened to receive members, brethren appointed to visit corresponding churches then adjourned with praise and prayer by the moderator. Lot CROOM, Clerk of Church. Febr. 16th, 1822 Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting The Church here being met together, in order to carry on the work and worship of God, 1st Preaching by Elder John KOONCE from Ephesians 2nd & 10th verse Brother KOONCE moderator who opened conference by prayer, corresponding letters called for 1 from Pls. Plains, Br. KEATON and HERRING who took seats with us, the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found, a door of experience opened to receive members, Jno. WADE came forward and gave in his experience of Grace and was received, the list called over the Decorum and covenant read then brethren appointed to visit corresponding churches, and so dismist by brother Soloman CARY with praise and prayer, Elder KOONCE, Mdr. Lott CROOM, Clk. May 18th & 19th, 1822 Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting The Church here being met together in order to carry on the work and worship of God, 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE from John 10th & 27th Succeeded by Elder HEATH from Revelations 17th Elder KOONCE moderator who opened conference by prayer corresponding letters called for read and dec'd. the welfare of the Church ___________________ p.34 inquired into, a door of experience opened for to receive member then concluded with praise and prayer by the mdr. Lot CROOM, Clk. August 17th, 1822 Sandy Bottom Yearly Meeting. The church here being met from adjournment of our last in order to carry on the work and worship of God. 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE who opened conference by prayer corresponding letters called for read and dec'd. the Welfare of the Church inquired into, no disorder, a door of experience opened for to visitors none here, Joshua PRIEST came and give in his evidence of faith in Christ & was rec'd a committee approved of to gain a fellowship with the FreeWill Baptist, then conference was with praise and prayer by the Mod'r. Lot CROOM, Clerk Nov. 16th, 1822 - Sandy Bottom Quarterly Meeting The Church here met together, in order to carry o the work and worship of God. 1st Preaching by Elder John KOONCE from John the 9th & 4th and he was moderator and called for corresponding letters, one from the Plains by KEATON and one from Southwest by Joseph WEST and Daniel SIMMONS, the welfare of the Church inquired into no disorder found, a door opened to receive members none appeared; the appointed delegates to Sister Churches & so adjourned till time in course with praise and prayer by the mod'r. Lot CROOM, Clk. Feb. 15th 1823 - Sandy Bottom Quarterly meeting The Church here bing met tougher tin order to carry o the work and worship of God 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE who was moderator and opened conference by prayer corresponding letters called after one from Southwest one from Chinquapin, a door of experience opened for receiving members to fellowship none appeared visiting brethren invited to seat with us, the welfare of the church inquired into and found to be in peace, Brother DAVIS and WHALEY to Pleasant Plains. Br. PICKLE and TILGHMAN to South West, Br. GRIFFITH and TILGHMAN to Chinquapin then concluded with prayer by the moderator oil tomorrow; no communion this meeting. L.C.C.C. ______________________________ p.35 Feb. 14th, 1824 The proceedings of the Church at Sandy Bottom Met agreeable to appointment Preaching by Elder KOONCE after preaching chose Brother KOONCE Moderator corresponded letters called for one from the P. Plains handed in, read and rec'd. an invitation for the reception of members none came forward. Agreed that Brother Windal DAVIS be appointed to furnish the table. Agreed to commune tomorrow. Adjourned till our next meeting. Saturday 15th May 1824, Sandy Bottom Met agreeable to appointment, 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE, after preaching sit in Conference chose Elder KOONCE Moderator, corresponding letters called for, Brother KEATON and HERRING from the P. Plains hand in one which was lovingly rec'd. Brother Joseph WEST from the So. West. An invitation to receive members to fellowship. Sister Lucy WOOTEN came forward was lovingly rec'd and baptized. Saturday, August 14th, 1824 - Yearly Meeting Preaching by Elder KARY, after preaching sit in Conference. Chose Brother WHITFIELD, Moderator. 2nd the welfare of the Church inquired into all well. 3rd, Correspondence letters called for Brother HERRING handed in one from the Pl. Plains was read & rec'd. 4th, A door was opened to receive members to fellowship none came forward. 5th, The church covenant was called for and read. 6th, Appointed brethren to visit Sister Churches, Brother PICKLE and Brother John SMITH to Pls. Plains, Brother PRIEST, Brother Cader SMITH and WHALEY to the So. West Church, Brother GRIFFITH to Chinquapin, Brother TILGHMAN, PICKLE and WHALEY to our next association. Agreed to Commune tomorrow. Adjourned until our next Meeting. ________________________________ p. 36 May the 14th, 1825 The members composing the Sandybottom Church met agreeable to appointment in order to carry on the work and worship of God. 1st Preaching by Elder KOONCE after Preaching Sit in Conference from Pleasant Plains, read & rec'd. 3rd. The State of the Church inquired into all found in peace. 4th Brethren to visit Sister Churches Brethren SMITH & GRIFFITH to Pls. Plains, Brethren PRIEST and TILGHMAN to Chinquapin, Brother TILGHMAN and GRIFFITH to Southwest, Brother WHALEY and DAVIS to Beaverdam November 18th, 1825 The members composing the Church at Sandy Bottom met in order to carry on the work and worship of God. 1st Preaching by Elder HAM? after preaching set in Conference, 2nd Chose Elder KARY moderator, 3rd, Called for corresponding letters rec'd. one from Pls. Plains read and gladly received also one from Southwest read and rec'd. 4th, a door for the reception of members all as opened none came forward, 5th, delegates to visit Sister Churches, Brother WHALEY and PRIEST to Pleasant Plains (Sunday in Jan.) Brother DAVIS, GRIFFITH & TILGHMAN to Chinquapin the 1st. February 1826 - The members composing the Church at Sandy Bottom met in order to carry not he work and worship of God. 1st Preaching by Elder CARY after Preaching set in Conference chose Brother CARY moderator. 2nd called for corresponding letters one handed in from the Pls. Plains was read & rec'd. 3rd, the Welfare of the Church inquired into all found in love. 4th, a door was opened for converts none came forward. 5th, delegates to visit Sister Churches 6th, agreed to commune tomorrow. May 20th, 1826 The members composing the Church at Sandy Bottom met agreeable to appointment. 1st Preaching by Elder CARY and Elder HEATH. __________________________________ p. 37 after preaching sit in conference appointed HEATH moderator, conference opened by praise and prayer 2nd called for corresponding letters one handed in front he Southwest Church read & rec'd. 3rd, the welfare of the Church inquired into all found in peace. 4th, a door was opened for the reception of members 5th, agreed that Brother DAVIS site the brethren who has failed to assemble themselves to attend the next quarterly meeting. 6th, Brother DAVIS & Br. WHALEY to Chinquapin, Brothe TILGHMAN and Br. PRIEST to So. West. August 1826 The members composing the Church at Sandy Bottom met in order to carrot on the work and worship of God. 1st Preaching by Elder CARY after preaching sit in Conferance by reason of the Clerk, not being present the business was laid over until September. September 16th, 1826 The members composing the Church at Sandy Bottom met agreeable to appointment. 1st Preaching by Elder CARY after preaching sit in Conference Chose Brother CARY moderator. 2nd, a door opened for the reception of members. April 18th, 1827 The members composing the Church at Sandy Bottom met in order to carry on the work and worship of God. 1st, Preaching by Elder CARY 2nd chose Brother CARY moderator, 3rd, conference opened by praise and prayer. 4th, a door was opened for the reception of members to fellowship none came forward. 5th, corresponding letters called or one handed in from the Church at Pleasant Plains by Brother ELIS, read & rec'd. 6th, delegates to visit Sister Churches, Brother DAVIS and WHALEY to Pleasant Plains. August 18th, 1827 The members composing the Church at Sandy Bottom met in order to carry on the work and worship of God 1st preaching by Elder CARY. ____________________________________ p. 38 2nd) Chose Brother CARY moderator 3rd) conference opened by praise & prayer 4th) Brethren from Sister Churches invited to take seats with us 5th) A door opened for the reception of members 6th) corresponding letters called for, one handing in from the Pl. Plains read & rec'd lovingly. 7th) Brother WHALEY Brother DAVIS and Brother PRIEST to the Pl. Plains, Brother TILGHMAN to So. West. May 18th, 1828 Conference held Elder So. CARY moderator opened by praise and prayer, the State of the Church inquired into found to be in fellowship, a door of experience opened for the reception of members. Brethren DAVIS, PRIEST and WHALEY requested to visit Pl. Plains, Brother Joseph TILGHMAN dismissed by letter. September 20th, 1828 Conference called Brother Wm. H. WHITFIELD moderator opened by praise and prayer the list of members called the absentees, notice the State of the Church inquired into found to be in fellowship, a door of experience opened for the reception of members. The Church agreed to return to the association by a petitionary letter, brothers WHALY and PRIEST to bare it, with a contribution. August 18th, 1828 The members composing the Church at Sandy Bottom met in order to worship God. And to do any other business that may come before them. 1st Preaching by Elder CARY after preaching sit in Conference Chose Brother HERRING moderator conference opened by prayer by brother CARY. 2nd) A list of the members names called over. 3rd) The welfare of the Church inquired into all found in peace. 4th) A door was opened for the reception of members none came forward 5th) Called for corresponding letters, one handed in from the Pleasant Plains Church read and gladly rec'd. 6th) Agreed that brother TILGHMAN be dismiss from the Church at Sandy Bottom in order to Join a Church at the Little Sister. 7th) Agreed that Br. DAVIS & Br. TILGHMAN carry a letter of correspondence to the Pleasant Plains. ___________________ p. 39 May 16th, 1829 Conference held Elder CARY moderator opened by praise and prayer, Decorum read, Door of experience opened for the reception of members letters of correspondence called open, dec'd, from Pl. Plains. State of the Church inquired into, found to be in fellowship, Bro. DAVIS is requested to visit P. Plains, Brother Wm. H. WHITFIELD offered his letter of dismission from South West church and was cordially rec'd a member of this Church, resolved that Bro. WHIT FIELD for the future act as the Clerk of the Church adjourned by praise and prayer by brother CARY. August 15th, 1829 Conference called Brother Frederick LOFTIN, moderator; Letters of Dismission applied for and granted to Br. Esk'l. WHALY and wife also Sister Francis GATLIN; called for letter of correspondence dec'd. from Pl. Plains appointed Brother Windal DAVIS, Joshua PRIEST and Wm. H. WHITFIELD to the association with a contribution of Fifteen shillings to the Fund. WHITIFELD to write, Brethren SMITH and PRIEST to visit the Plains and write DAVIS and WHITFIELD to South West and write, agreed that Brother DAVIS furnish the table for time to come and that the balance of the Church find the association sound. Agreed that our Quarterly meetings for the future be in Sept., Dec., March & June; Third Lords Day and Day before, Conference closed by Brother Washington WALLASE with praise and prayer. September 19th, 1829 Conference met Brother Washington WALLICE, chosen as moderator, prayer and praise by the moderator. Letters of correspondence called for, rec'd from So. West with or by her delegates Jesse JONES, no letter from he Plains but Brother Alfred ELLIS, took a seat, a door of experience was opened for the reception of members when Sister Gatsy GRAY came forward and upon profession of faith in the Savior was rec'd. Conference closed with praise & prayer by the moderator ___________________________ p. 40 December 19th, 1829 Conference called Brother Henry SWINDON chosen as moderator. Praise and prayer by the moderator corresponding letters called for & one from South West born by Brethren Frederick LOFTIN, Adin GOODMAN and Jerry WATERS, who seated themselves with us, upon application agreed that Sister WINIFRED WESTBROOK have a letter of dismission and that Sister Francis GATLIN be dec'd, back into the church who took a letter of dismission last August agreed that brethren Joshua PRIEST and Wm. H. WHITFIELD visit South West and bare a letter, DAVIS & WHITFIELD to the Plains and bare a letter, no letter from the Plains but Bro. ELLIS took a seat; Upon possession of faith in Christ, Sister Cena PRIEST was rec'd into the Church. Baptism to be administered on the morrow (it being the Lord's day) to Sister's Gasy GRAY and Cena PRIEST, conference closed with praise and prayer by Brother Fedrick B. LOFTIN. March 20th, 1830 Conference called, Br. George W. WALLACE chosen Moderator, Praise & Prayer by the moderator corresponding letters called for, Rec'd from he Plains one with their messengers Keaton ELLIS and HERRING a door was opened for the reception of members when Br. George W. WALLACE, opened his letter of dismission from Roundtrees M. H. Pitt County, N. Carolina and was unanimously received, the State of the Church inquired into, found to be in Peace appointed Brethren WALLACE and DAVIS to visit the Plains and bore a letter Br. PRIEST the South West on motion conference adjourned with Praise and Prayer by Elder Solomon CARY. June 19th, 1830 - Quarterly Term Conference called Br. George W. WALLACE, chosen as moderator a door was opened for the reception of members when Brother Evans WHALEY was rec'd upon _______________________________ p. 41 the relation of a Christian experience baptism deferred until an opportunity appeared, upon motion it was agreed that Br. George W. WALLECE be ordained as a Minister of the Gospel, the first opportunity that appeared it seemed to be in accordance with the will of Kind Providence that the afore mentioned its hold be Speedily administered on Tuesday following Elders Wm. P. BIDDLE and Samuel WATE administered the ordination and Br. WALLACE in the afternoon administered baptism (after his ordination) on Br. Evans WHALEY agreed that Brethren WHALEY and WHITFIELD visit the South west at their next Quarterly term and bore a letter on motion agreed to adjourn Praise and Prayer by Brother WHITMAN. N. B. Corresponding letters were asked for and rec'd from South west with her delegates Jesse JONES & David JONES. July 17th, 1830 - Monthly Term Conference called BR. WALLACE chosen as moderator praise & prayer by the moderator, a door was opened for the reception of members, rec'd more, upon motion agreed that this Church Petition by Letter for membership in the Union meeting and that Brethren WALLACE, WHALEY and WHITFIELD, bare a letter to there next meeting for that purpose (prepared by WHITFIELD) and that we Invite the next succeeding meeting here, upon motion conference adjourned with praise & prayer be the moderator. September 18th, 1830 - Quarterly Term Conference called, Br. Frederick B. LOFTIN acted as moderator praise and prayer by the moderator a door was opened for the reception of members when Br. Wm. CROOM, and Sister Levina THOMPSON came forward and was rec'd upon the relation of a Christian experience, Letters of correspondence were called for rec'd one from South West born by her delegates Jesse JONES, on motion made & agreed to, Br. Wm. H. WHITFIELD ______________________ p. 42 is to see black Brethren, JOSHUA & JACOB on account of there non attendance and report there wishes and excused on motion made and seconded this Church agrees to represent herself in the Toisnot Association and to send not less that fifteen shillings to the Association found by her delegates George W. WALLACE, Evans WHALEY and Wm. CROOM, also a letter prepared by Wm. H. WHITFIELD on motion made and agreed to Brethren WALLACE, WHALEY and PRIEST are to represent this Church in the next union meeting and prepare a letter, requested Br. WHITIFIELD to search the books for Sister Caty COXES name and report, if to be found or not. Baptism to be administered on the morrow at 10 o'clock A.M. Agreed to commune on the morrow, agreed to adjourn. Praise & prayer by Br. WALLACE. November 20th, 1830 - Monthly Term Conference called, Br. G. W. WALLACE acted as moderator Praise and prayer by the moderator, A door was opened for the reception of members when Benjamin THOMPSON came forward and was rec'd on the relation of a Christian experience baptism to take place or be administered on the morrow by 10 o'clock AM agreed that the reception of Br. Adin GOODMAN and Sister Nancy WHALEY (which was by letter) be entered on this days proceedings. Tho rec'd by the Union meeting conference on the 30th of last month in behalf of this Church, agreed to adjourn, praise & prayer by the mod. December 18th, 1830 - Quarterly Term Conference called Elder Henry SWINDON, chosen as Moderator Praise and Prayer was offered by the moderator corresponding letters called for none handed in a door was opened for the reception of members none came forward on notice made and seconded Br. Adin GOODMAN was chosen to the office of Deacon the old Deacon (Br. DAVIS) to remain in office. Also agreed to ordain Br. GOODMAN as deacon on the ---, agreed to send a letter of correspondence to the Church at __________________________________ p. 43 Beaver dam borne and prepared by brethren WHALEY and GOODMAN AGREED TO correspond with the Plain by letter prepared and born by brethren DAVIS and Wallace as delegates, the State of the Church inquired into found in peace on application of Br. Alexander HEATON conference agreed that Br. HEATON should have a copy of the last corresponding letter Sent from the church at Pleasant Plains to the Church at Sandy Bottom on motion made agreed to adjourn praise and prayer but the moderator. March 19th 1831-Quarterly term Conference called Elder Henry SWINDON, chosen as Moderator, Praise & Prayer by the Moderator. A door was opened for the reception of members when Mrs. Rebecca HENRY came forward & was rec'd on the relation of a Christian experience; corresponding letters asked for; Br. Ezekiel JONES from the Beaverdam seated himself with us, but no letter. The State of the Church enquired into & found well. Brethren WALLACE & CROOM are to visit Beaverdam, CROOM, PRIEST & WALLACE the Plains and have a letter prepared by them. On Motion made agreed that Br. CROOM, Transcribe our Church book. Br. WALLACE is requested to site Sister COX to attend our meetings. Baptism to be administered not eh morrow by nine o'clk. A.M. ordered that Brethren DAVIS, WALLACE, & CROOM examine the copy of a letter prepared by the Clerk for Br. A. HEATON and report as to the correctness thereof an order passed in last Conference for the ordination of Br. GOODMAN as Deacon, is this day revived. Agreed to Commune on the morrow agreed to adjourn, Praise & prayer by the moderator. June 18th, 1831-Quarterly Term Conference called, Br. Win RHEM, acted as moderator, praise & prayer by the moderator a door was opened for the reception of members, none came forward. _________________________ p.44 Corresponding letter called for, Br. ELLIS from the Plains offered an excuse for not bringing one which was read, Brethren JONES & NETHERCUT form Beaverdam said they were delegated but had no letter. State of the Church enquired into all at peace Delegates were then appointed Brethren WALLACE & CROOM to the Plains, DAVIS & WHITFIELD to the beaver dam, agree to commune on the morrow, on motion made agreed that the reception of Sister Zela WATERS, Ailcy CROOM & Nancy REARDON to membership be entered on this days proceedings who were rec'd at April monthly term and that they be baptized on the morrow, on application by letter for a letter of dismission by VENUS a black woman now living in Florida, it was agreed that She should have one, agreed to adjourn, Praise & prayer but the Moderator. September 17th, 1831-Quarterly Term Conference called, Elder George W. WALLACE, chosen Moderator. Praise & Prayer by the moderator a door was opened for the reception of members, the List of Members was then called males all present, Letters of correspondence called for none, handed in. Br. NETHERCUTT said he was sent from Beaverdam without a letter the State of the Church was then enquired into & found in peace, delegated Brethren GOODMAN & CROOM to the Beaverdam, WHITFIELD and THOMPSON to the Plains; Delegated Brethren DAVIS, WALLACE & CROOM to the Association agreed to send two dollars to the Association fund, WHITFIELD to prepare a latter, agreed to commune on the morrow on motion agreed to adjourn, praise & prayer but he Moderator. January 14th, 1832 - Monthly Term Conference called Elder George W. WALLACE chosen moderator, conference opened with Praise & Prayer by the moderator, a door was opened for the reception of members, none came forward, the list of members was then called, the deacons of the Church are requested ___________________________ p. 45 to visit Sister Celia SMITH and if need be act in behalf of the Church, in a charitable support of her and report their proceedings, at our next Quarterly term. A Query was introduced by Br. Windall DAVIS which was (Is it agreeable to Gospil order to wash feet or not) laid over to our next Quarterly term on motion agreed to adjourn, Praise & prayer by the moderator. March 17th, 1832 - Quarterly Term Conference called Br. George W. WALLACE chosen moderator Praise & prayer by the Moderator, Brethren were invited to sith with us, upon which KEATON and HERRING from the Plains took seats. A door was opened for the Reception of members, when MINTY (a black woman) came forward but was not rec'd. The list of members were called and absents noted. Letters of correspondence was called for, read and rec'd on from the Plains. The State of the Church was inquired into and found in peace. Delegates DAVIS, WALLACE and THOMPSON to the plains, PRIEST, and WHALEY to the Beaverdams, agreed to Commune on the morrow. The Query of Br. DAVIS referred to the meeting is referred to our next Quarterly Term. The Committee appointed to visit Sister SMYTH reported they allowed her one Bushel of Corn each Brethren, DAVIS, WALLACE, WHITFIELD and CROOM and requested to reviewed the transcribed Book of this Church (Now in the case of Br. CROOM the Transcriber) and report at our next Quarterly Term. Agreed to adjourn. June 16th, 1832 - Quarterly Term Conference called, Br. WALLACE chosen Moderator ________________________________________ p. 46 Praise and Prayer by the Moderator; Brethren of the known? Faith an order invited to sit with us, upon which Brethren Jesse JONES from SouthWest, NETHERCUT from Beaverdam, and ELLIS from the Plains took seats. A door was opened for the Reception of Members, where None again came forward and was called on a confession of his Faith in Christ. The list of Members called and absentees noted, Letters of Correspondence called for, Rec'd None. The State of the Church Inquired into and found in Peace. Delegated Brethren CROOM and GOODMAN to the Beaverdam, WALLACE and CROOM to the Plains. The committee appointed to review the Transcribed Book of this Church is now reappointed. Agreed to commune on the morrow. The query of Br. DAVIS referred to this Term was this day decided in the negative. On motion agreed to adjourn, Praise and Prayer by Br. GOODMAN. Monthly Term - July 15th, 1832 Then was a door opened for the Reception of members when Mr. Richard ROUSE came forward and was Rec'd on a confession of Faith in Christ and was Baptized. Monthly Term - August 19th, 1832 The was a door opened for the Reception of members, when Mrs. May ROUSE and Mrs. Elizabeth BUSHEE? were rec'd on a confession of their Faith and Hope in Christ and Baptized on Friday following. Quarterly Term - Sept. 15th, 1832 Conference Met, chose Elder George W. WALLACE, Moderator, Praise and Prayer by the Moderator, Brethren of the same faith and order invited to sit ____________________________ p.47 with us. A door was opened for the Reception of members when LENOR a Black woman of Mr. John W. T. WEST, was Rec'd on a confession of her faith and hope in Christ. The list of Members were called and absentees noted. Letters of correspondence called for, none Rec'd. Brethren from the Beaversam and Plains reported Peach and Love. The welfare of the Church Inquired into and found in Peace. Delegated Brethren CROOM and DAVIS to the Beaverdam, ROUSE and CROOM to the Plains. Brethren DAVIS, CROOM and WHITFIELD appointed as a committee to take measures relative to the moving or Repairing of the Meeting House. Delegated, WALLACE, CROOM and WHITFIELD to the Association, also to prepare and bear a letter. Agreed to send one dollar to the Association fun. Baptism to take place on morrow at 11 O'clock, A.M. The Committee appointed to Examine the transcribed Book of this Church, reported, Correctly done. The Report Rec'd and committee discharged, agreed to Commune on the morrow. On motion made agreed to adjourn. Praise and Prayer by the Moderator. Quarterly Term - Dec. 15th, 1832 Conference met, chose Br. John MOORE, Modr., Praise and Prayer by the Moderator. Brethren Invited to sit with us, upon which, Brethren ELLIS, from the Plains, and William BOYETTE from he Beaverdams took seats. A door was opened for the Reception of members. The list of members called and absentees noted. Letters of correspondence were called for, The State of the Church inquired into and _____________________________________ p. 48 found to be in Peace. Delegated ROUSE and CROOM to Plains, DAVIS and CROOM to the Beaverdams. On application (by letter) A letter of dismission was granted to PETER a black man and member who formerly belonged to Br. Jesse JONES. On motion, agreed to adjourn. Praise and Prayer by Br. CROOM. Quarterly Term - March 16TH, 1833 Conference met, Chose elder George W. WALLACE, Moderator, praise and prayer by the Moderator. Brethren invited to sit with us, upon which Brethren ELLIS from the Plains and NETHERCUT from the Beaverdams took seats. A door was opened fro the Reception of members. The list was called and absentees notes. Letters of correspondence called for none handed in. The State of the church inquired into and found in Peace. Delegates Brethren CROOM and DAVIS tot he Beaverdams, ROUSE and WHITFIELD to the Plains. Br. Windal DAVIS, one of our Deacons, Resigned his office, and on motion; Br. Richard ROUSE, was appointed to the same (as Successor) agreed that the Deacons furnish the Table for time to come, and that the Expense devolve on the Church. Adjourned by Praise and Prayer. Quarterly Term - June 15th, 1833 Conference met, chose Elder WALLACE, Moderator, praise and prayer by the Moderator. Brethren invited to sit with us, whereupon Brethren _______________________________ p. 49 A. JONES and NETHERCUTT from the Beaverdams, and B. BOWDEN from the Plains, seated themselves, with us. A door was opened for there reception of members. The list called and absentees noted. Letters of correspondence called for. The State of the Church inquired into and found in Peace. Delegates Brethren, CROOM and GOODMAN tot he Beaverdams, WALLACE and ROUSE to the Plains; agreed to commune on the morrow. Also to adjourn, Praise and prayer, by the Moderator. Quarterly Term - Sept. 14th, 1833 Conference met, chose Elder ROGERS, Modr, Praise and Prayer by the Moderator. A door was opened for the Reception of Members. The list called and absentees noted. Corresponding letters called for, verbal messages delivered by correspondence. The State of the Church Inquired into and found in Peace. Delegates, WALLACE and CROOM to the Association and by them sent Fifteen shillings to the Association fund. A motion agreed to receive the Kehoukee Confession of Fait, with Br. LAWRENCE'S Explanation on the 3rd Article attached thereto. Agree that the ordination of Br. ROUSE, as Deacon of this Church take place on the morrow. Also to commune. Agreed to adjourn, Praise and prayer by the Moderator. ____________________________ p. 50 Monthly Term - Jan. 18th, 1834 Conference Met, Chose Elder George W. WALLACE, Moderator, Praise and Prayer by the Modr. A door was opened for the reception of members. On application of Br. Aiden GOODMANfor himself, wife and Mother, it was agreed that they should have a Letter of Dismission (Each). Br. Windal DAVIS also applied for and obtained a letter of dismission. Adjourned by Praise and Prayer by the Moderator. Quarterly Term, March 15th 1834. Conference Met, Chose Br. William CROOM, Moderator, Praise & Prayer by the Moderator. Brethren invited to sit with us, upon which HARDY and ELLIS from the Plains, took seats. A door was opened for the Reception of members. The List called and absentees notes. Letters of correspondence called for, none offered. The State of the Church inquired into. A charge of Adultery was laid to Sister Gatsy GRAY and upon a unanimous belief of it being correct and being satisfactorily established it was agreed that her name be expunged from the List and she no longer considered a Member of this Church. Delegated CROOM and WALLACE to the Church. Delegated CROOM and WALLACE to the Beaverdams and ROUSE and WHITFIELD to the Plains. On application for it, agreed that JOSHUA a black Member of the Church, have a Letter of dismission, Also Br. George W. WALLACE, Sister Zelia WATERS and Sister Elizabeth BUSHEE. Agreed to commune on the morrow. Adjourned with Prayer and Praise by Elder George W. WALLACE. _____________________________ p. 51 Quarterly Term - June 14th 1834 Conference Met, Chose Elder Benjamin BYNUM, Moderator, Praise and Prayer by the Moderator. Brethren Invited to sit with us, whereupon Br. NETHERCUTT from the Beaverdams and Br. GLISSON from the Plains? took seats. a Door was opened for the Reception of members, when -- Pincy WESTBROOK came forward and was Rec'd on confession of her Faith and her hope in Christ. The State of the Church was inquired into and found in Peace. Delegated Brethren GOODMAN and CROOM to the Beaverdams, ROUSE and CROOM to the Plains. On application of Br. THOMPSON and wife and Sister Francis GATLIN. It was agreed that they have a Letter of dismission (each). Agreed that Baptism be administered on the morrow, also to commune adjourned with praise and prayer by the Moderator. Quarterly Term - Sept. 20th, 1834 Conference Met. Chose Br. John MOORE, Moderator, Praise and Prayer by the Moderator. Brethren Invited to sit with us. Where Br. ELLIS from the plains took a seat and reported all without Home?, but no Letter. A door was opened for the Reception of Members. The list called and absentees noted. The State of the Church Inquired into and found in Peace. Delegates Brethren ROUSE and GOODMAN to the Plains, GOODMAN and CROOM to the Beaverdams, ROUSE, CROOM and GOODMAN to the association and WHITFIELD to prepare a Letter. Agreed to send one dollar to the Association fund. Also to keep up a church Treasury at this place and that Br. William CROOM act as our Treasurer, and pay to each ___________________________ p. 52 and every Preacher of our Faith and order, one dollar for each and every day Service been rendered. Agreed that Br. Alex MOSELEY have a call to attend the Church as a Preacher and that Br. WHIT FIELD give him the call, in behalf of the Church, adjourned with Praise and prayer by Br. WHIT FIELD. Quarterly Term - Dec. 20th, 1834 Conference Met, Chose Br. Alfred ELLIS, Modr. Praise and Prayer by the Moderator. Brethren invited to sit with us. whereupon Br. NETHERCUTT from the Beaverdam took a seat. A door was opened for the Reception of members. The state of the Church Inquired into and found in peace. Delegated Brethren ROUSE and WHITFIELD to the Plains, CROOM and ROUSE to the Beaverdams. Agreed that Br. Parrots MEWBORN be invited to Preach at this place Monthly and that Br. Rich. ROUSE give the Presentation in behalf of the Church. Adjourned with Praise and Prayer by Br. William CROOM. Quarterly Term - March 14th, 1835 Conference Met, chose Elder Parrott MEWBORN, Moderator. Praise and prayer by the Moderator. Brethren Invited to sit with us. Whereupon Br. NETHERCUT from the Beaverdams took a seat. A door was opened for the Reception of Members. The list called and absentees noted. Letters of correspondence called for Br. NETHERCUTT reported no letter, but in love and peace at home. The State of the church inquired into and found in Peace. Delegates Brethren ROUSE and WHITFIELD to the Plains, This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/ncfiles/ File size: 115.5 Kb