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SANDY BOTTOM CHURCH-CROOM MEETING HOUSE-1803-1885 - Part 2
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)

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p. 53
WHITFIELD and CROOM to the Beaverdams, agreed to commune on the morrow.
Adjourned with Praise and Prayer by Elder William G. FINLEY.
Quarterly Term - June 20th, 1835
Conference met and chose Br. Parrots MEWBORN, Moderator. Praise and Prayer 
by the Moderator, Brethren invited to sit with us, when Brethren HINES and 
ELLIS from the Plains, took seats. A door was opened for the Reception of 
Members. When ISHAM a black man was Rec'd on a confession of Faith and hope 
in Christ. The list was called and absentees noted. Letters of 
correspondence called for, Brethren HINES and ELLIS reported no letter but 
at home, in love and peace. The State of the Church inquired into and found 
in Peace. Delegated Brethren CROOM and WHALEY to the Beaverdams, WHITFIELD 
and ROUSE to the Plains. Agreed to commune on the morrow. The Committee 
appointed to procure a piece of ground for Meeting House purposes report 
unsuccessful adjourned with Praise and Prayer by Elder Alexander MOSELEY.
Quarterly Term - Sept. 19th, 1835
Conference met and chose Br. William CROOM, Moderator, Praise and Prayer by 
the Modr. A door was opened for the Reception of members, Letters of 
correspondence called for, None. Brethren NETHERCUTT from the Beaverdams and 
SMYTH from the Plains, Took seats, and reported in Peace and love at home. 
The State of the Church inquired into and found to be in Peace. Delegated 
Brethren
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ROUSE, CROOM and PRIEST to the Beaverdams. CROOM, PRIEST, and ROUSE to the 
Plains. WHITFIELD, ROUSE and CROOM to the Association, WHITFIELD to prepare 
a Letter and by them we 
send one dollar to the Association fund. Appointed ROUSE and PRIEST a 
committee to Examine the Treasurer's return, who say there is sixty cents 
due from him. Adjourned with Praise by the Moderator.
Quarterly Term, June 18th, 1836.
Conference met. Chose Br. ALFRED and ELLIS, Moderator, praise and prayer but 
he Moderator. Brethren invited to sit with us. Where Brother NETHERCUT from 
the Beaverdams and HINES from the Plains took seats. A door was opened for 
the Reception of Members. Letters of Correspondence were called for when the 
delegates reported. No letters but at peace and in love at home.
The state of the Church Inquired into and found at peace. Delegated Brethren 
CROOM and WHALEY to the Beaverdams and ROUSE and WHITFIELD to the Plains. 
After Considerable debate on the seventeenth. Article of the Constitution of 
the Association, a vote was taken on the subject and carried in its favor. 
Adjourned with Praise by the Moderator.
Quarterly Term - Sept. 17th, 1836
Conference Met, chose Br. John MOORE, Moder., Praise and Prayer by the 
Moderator, Brethren invited to sit with us, when ELLIS and GLISON from the 
Plains, and BOYETTE from the Beaverdams took seats
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A door was opened for the Reception of members. The Lis called and absentees 
noted. The state of the Church inquired into and found in Peace. Delegated 
ROUSE and CROOM to the Plain, WHALEY, ROUSE and CROOM to the Beaverdams, 
ROUSE, CROOM and WHALEY to the Association, and by them send One Dollar and 
Fifteen cents to the Association Fund. WHITIFIELD to prepare a Letter. On 
motion, agreed to put down the Church Treasury. Appointed ROUSE and WHALEY  
a committee to settle with the Treasurer and report at out next Quarterly 
Term. Adjourned with Praise and Prayer by Br. WHIT FIELD.
Quarterly Term - Dec. 17th, 1836
Conference Met. Chose Br. William CROOM, Moderator. Praise and Prayer by the 
Moderator. The List called and absentees noted. The State of the Church 
inquired into and absentees noted. The State of the Church inquired into and 
found in Peace. Delegated Brethren, CROOM and ROUSE to the Plains, CROOM, 
PRIEST, and ROUSE to the Beaverdams. Br. William CROOM, applied for and 
obtained a Letter of Dismission. Rec'd the Church Covenant. Adjourned with 
Praise and Prayer by the Moderator.
Quarterly Term - March 18th, 1837
Conference assembled. Chose Br. ELLIS, Moderator, Praise and Prayer by the 
Moderator. Brethren Invited to sit with us, when Br. NETHERCUTT from the 
Beaverdams took a seat. A door was opened for the Reception of members. The 
Lists called and absentees noted. Corresponding Letters called for. Verbal 
messages rec'd. 
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The State of the Church Inquired into and found in Peace. Delegated Brethren 
ROUSE and WHALEY to the Beaverdams, ROUSE and WHITIFIELD to the Plains. 
Adjourned with Praise and Prayer by Br. ROUSE.
Quarterly Term - Sept. 16th, 1837
Conference met and chose Br. ELLIS Modtr.
Praise and Prayer by the Moderator. Brethren of the same Faith and ordain 
invited to sit with us, whereupon Brethren NETHERCUT and BOYETTE from the 
Beaverdams and HINES from the Plains took their seats. A door was opened for 
the Reception of Members. The List called and absentees noted. Corresponding 
Letters were called for the delegates reported (verbally). In Peace and love 
at Home (no Letters). The State of the Church was then Inquired into and 
found not in Fellowship. In consequence of Br.  WHIT FIELD'S Fellowship for 
those who seceded from the Association A.D. 1835 and because of his non 
Fellowship for those Resolutions, Passed by that body which annexed the 
Seventeenth Article of the Constitution of said body (The Contentnea 
Association). On Motion of Br. WHIT FIELD, It was agreed but he Conference 
and Church that he be allowed to withdraw and have his name erased from the 
List of members, and no longer be considered a Member of this Church.
Delegates ROUSE to the Plains, and WHALEY to the Beaverdams. Also ROUSE and 
WHALEY to the Association and by them send one dollar to the Association 
Fund. And to Prepare and carry with them a Letter.
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Br. WHITFIELD is hereby authorized and requested to deliver the Church Book 
and Papers to Br. Richard ROUSE the Deacon of the Church. On motion, it was 
agreed to adjourn- adjourned with Praise by the Moderator.
Sandy Bottom Quarterly Term - March the 17th 1838
Chose Brother Alfred ELLIS, Moderator, Conference opened by Praise and 
Prayer by the Moderator. The State of the Church inquired into a Door of 
Experience for the reception of members none delegated ROUSE to the Plains, 
WHALEY to the Beaverdam, Conference adjourned with prayer by the Moderator. 
Sandy Bottom Quarterly Term - June the 16th, 1838
Conference met chose Brother Samuel MOORE, Moderator and A. ELLIS, Clerk, 
conference opened by prayer by the Moderator. Corresponding Letters called 
for none. Brother Loftin NETHERCUTT gave verbal intelligence from he 
Beaverdam and all is well.  BOTHERSNG? from the Plains, HINES and ELLIS and 
is well, the State of the Church inquired into all was well and in peace.
A door was opened for the reception of members non came forward, took up 
correspondence appointed ROUSE and WHALEY to the Beaverdam also ROUSE and 
WHALEY to the Plains the Moderator closed conference by Praise.
The Church at Sandy Bottom in conference assembly the 15th of Sept. 1838 
choose Br. A. ELLIS, Modr. Conference open with praise and prayer by the 
moderator a door of Experience opened for the reception of members, 
correspondence called for Brothers NETHERCUTT from Beaverdam Church given 
verbal intelligence and was received, Brothers A. ELLIS and 
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W. SMITH from the Plains and given verbal intelligence and was received the 
State of the Church inquired into and appeared to in peace Delegates 
appointed to the Association agreed on Bros. R. ROUSE and E. WHALY agreed to 
send one Dollar with them to the Association from Delegates to Sister 
Church's, Brother ROUSE to Beaverdam Church and also Bro. ROUSE to the 
Plains Church Conference demise b y prayer by the Moderator.
Sandy Bottom Quarterly Term - March the 16th, 1839
Chose Brother Alfred ELLIS, Moderator, Conference opened by praise and 
prayer by the Moderator the State of the Church inquired into, A Door of 
Experience opened for the reception of members Deligates to Sister Churches, 
R. ROUSE to the Plains, Brother WHALEY and ROUSE to the Beaverdams, Bro. 
Evans WHALEY appointed, Clerk.
September 1839
Conference chose A. ELLIS, Moderator, praise and peace but he Moderator. A 
door of Experience opened, none, A list of members called. Corresponding 
letters called for, Brother ELLIS from the Plains, verbal intelligence the 
State of the Church inquired after and peace delegates to association. 
Brethren R. ROUSE, E. WHALEY and one Dollar and fifty cents to the 
association -- Delegates to Sister Church's, ROUSE and WHALEY to the 
Beaverdam. WHALEY and ROUSE to the Plains.
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Sandy Bottom, Lenoir County - December 8th, 1837
on the 14th day of said Month, conference held, chose Elder Lewis PUCKETT, 
Moderator and A. ELLIS, Clerk, conference opened with praise and prayer but 
the moderator, visiting Brethren invited to seats a door of Experience 
opened for the reception of members, none; Corresponding Letters called for 
verbal intelligence received from Beaverdam and from Plains and the State of 
the Church inquired after and found in peace.
Sandy Bottom, Lenoir County, March the 14th 1840
Conference held Brother James GRIFING, Moderator
Conference opened with praise and prayer by the moderator, Brethren from 
Sister Churches invited to seats. The State of the Church inquired after and 
in peace adore for the reception of members none.
Corresponding Letters called for verbal intelligence by Br. ELLIS from the 
Plains and Brethering as delegates appointed to Sister Churches.
Sandy Bottom, June the 20th, 1840
Conference held, Bro. Elder Parham PUCKETT, Moderator, praise and prayer by 
the moderator, a door opened for the reception of members, none. Brethren 
from Sister Churches, A. JONES and L. NETHERCUTT from Beaverdam. A. ELLIS, 
and W. SMITH from the Plains.
Agreed that R. ROUSE, should visit the Plains and Beaverdams, and carry the 
news of peace if it continues. June the 20th, 1840.
December 1840. Sandy Bottom, Quarterly Term
Conference assembled, chose Brother A. ELLIS, Moderator the State of the 
Church inquired into and in peace a door of experience opened for the 
reception of members corresponding letters called for delegates  to Sister 
Churches, Brother Ric. ROUSE to the Beaverdam and Plains
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Well. Brother Richard ROUSE, rose and said that he had good reason to 
believe that and of the members belonging to this Church was dissatisfied 
and as such the whole body must necessarily feel wounded and hoped that 
arrangement could be made for an investigation and reconciliation at the 
Suggestion of Brother Jacob HERRING, THE Conference agreed to appoint a 
committee of Investigation to see Sister E. CROOM (the member spoken app) 
and inquire of her the causes of her absence from our meetings and what her 
grievance is and also to site said Sister to attend our next Conference and 
speak for herself. Brethren Alexander ROUSE, Allen W. WOOTTEN and Evans 
WHALEY were appointed Committee as above then agreed to hold a conference 
for the above and report investigation on Thursday before the 2nd Lord's Day 
in Sept. next, then appt. Correspondence to Sister Churches. Brethren Evans 
WHALY & J. R. CROOM to Beaver Dam and Brethren Richard ROUSE, Allen W. 
WOOTEN, J. R. CROOM and Evans WHALY to P. PLAINS then agreed to send 
Brethren Allen W. WOOTTEN, Richard ROUSE & J. R. CROOM, Messengers to our 
next Association to be held at  Nauhunty and to Commence on Friday before 
the 4th Lord's Day in Oct. next and that Brother J. R. CROOM write a 
corresponding letter to the association with a petition that the association 
come to Sandy Bottom next year, agreed that proceeding begin at 11 tomorrow. 
conference then adjourned by Praise.
J. R. CROOM, Clk.
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the Baptized Church at Sandy Bottom in conference assembled the 18th of 
September 1841 chose Elder J.J. PUCKET moderator Conference opened by praise 
& prayer Byt he moderator A door of Experience opened for the reception of 
members. The List Called.
Sisters WOOTEN & TAYLOR was absent correspondence called for Brother L. 
NETHERCUT from Beverdam Church given in verbal relation and was received 
Brother W. SMITH from the Plains Church and gave in Verbal relation and was 
rec'd the State of the Church enquired in to project? to be in pease? 
Delegates to Sister Churches Bro. Rich'd. ROUSE & WHALEY to the Pleasant 
Plains Church, Deligates to the Association, Bros. Rich'd ROUSE & E.? WHALEY 
send tot he association fee $0.50 appointed Bro. ROUSE to rite the letter to 
the Association the Church agrees to commune? to move them joined praise & 
prayer by moderator.

March the 19th, 1842 the Church  Committee Conference to memory which we 
deal it unnecessary to record.

June the 18th Likewise 1842 we deem it unnecessary to record as it is 
difficult to ascertain the Particulars.
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September the 17th 1842.
Sandy Bottom M. H. the Church in Conference chose Bro. Samuel MOORE, 
moderator, Bro. Wright SMITH, Clerk; conference opened, prayer  but he 
moderator, the correspondence from Sister Churches, Brother Wright SMITH 
from the Pleasant Plains, Brother Loftin NETHERCUTT from the Beaverdam 
Church and gave Verbal Intelligence and was received the State of the Church 
was enquired into and found in peace the correspondence to Sister Churches 
Bros. Rich'd. ROUSE & E. WHALEY to the Plains agreed that Richard ROUSE & 
Evans WHALEY so as delegates to the association and that Richard ROUSE rite 
the letter and bair it and Seventy five cents to the association fund.
December the 17th 1842 the Baptized Church at Sandy Bottom M. H., Lenoir 
County, N. Carolina met in Conference Chose Brother Wright SMITH moderator, 
Prayer & Praise by Moderator, a door of Experience was the opened for the 
Reception of members , none came forward. Letters of Correspondence from 
Sister Churchs, none handed in. Brother W. SMITH from he Plains & Brother L. 
NETHERCUTT from Beaver Dam took Seats with us and gave Intelligence that was 
Rec'd.
April 15th, 1843. The Baptized Church at Sandy Bottom M. H., Lenoir County, 
NC met in Conference chose Elder B. BYNUM, Moderator, Conference opened by 
Moderator with Praise, the State of the Church inquired into professed to be 
in peace. A door of Experience was then opened for the Reception of Members, 
upon which came forward and was Received to Baptism, Joseph K. CROOM, 
Alexandria ROUSE and Elizabeth JONES. Conference then adjourned with praise 
by Modr.
W. SMITH, Clk.
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June 17th 1843. The Baptist Church at Sandy Bottom, Lenoir County, NC. In 
conference assembled, chose Elder B. BYNUM, Mod'r., Conference opened with 
Praise & Prayer by the Modr. the State of the Church  Enquired into found to 
be in peace, a door was then opened for the Reception of members, none came 
forward. Corresponding letters called for none presented. Brethren from 
Sister Churches was invited to take seats with us. Brother Wright SMITH from 
Plains and Brother L. NETHERCUTT from Beaver Dam took seats and gave verbal 
intelligence and was rec'd the church then proceeded to the appointment of 
Clerk, upon which Br. Joseph R. CROOM was nominated and unanimously elected 
and accepted the office. It was then agreed that our next quarterly meeting 
should come one month earlier that is it shall be or commence on Saturday 
before the third Lord's Day in August next and for the future our quarterly 
meeting will be held in February, May, August and November in each year 
commencing and Saturday before the third Lord's day alternately. Conference 
next appointed delegates to Sister churches, brothers, R. ROUSE, J. R. CROOM 
and A. ROUSE volunteered to go to Beaverdam and Brothers, R. ROUSE, J. R. 
CROOM and A. ROUSE to the Plains, then adjourned with Praise by the Modr.
Monthly Term Sept. 16, 1843
The Church at Sandy Bottom met in Conference chose Brother R. ROUSE 
moderator. Brethren from Sister Churches invited none present. A door for 
the Reception of members was opened none came forward. Brethren, R. ROUSE & 
J. R. CROOM appointed delegates to the operation Brother R. ROUSE to write a 
letter to convey us, agreed to carry 7/6 to the association fund for the 
purpose of defraying the expenses of printing minutes -.
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The Baptized Church at Sandy Bottom met in Conference on Saturday the 11th 
of November 1843. Choose Brother P. PUCKET, Moderator and no business being 
before the Conference; A door for the Reception of Members was opened upon 
which Sister Catherine WHALY came forward and was Rec'd to Baptism and was 
baptized on Sunday the next day.
Also MAJOR, a Black man came forward with a confession of his faith, and was 
Rec'd and Baptized by permission of his owner Mr. Allen W. WOOTEN which 
permission is here Recorded.
Canaan, Lenoir County
Novr. the 11th 1843

Mr. Richard ROUSE
Dear Sir, MAJOR has just applied to me for permission to Join the Church. I 
have no objection if the Church is willing to receive him.
Yours respectfully,
Allen W. WOOTEN
Joseph R. CROOM, Clk.

November 18th, 1843 (quarterly meeting)
The Church of Christ at Sandy Bottom met pursuant to appointment and set in 
Conference and Chose Brother B. BYNUM, Moderator and after reading the 
church Covenant and Rules of decorum opened a door for the Reception of 
members none came forward. Letters of correspondence was then called for 
upon which Brother Loften NETHERCUT from Beaver Dam Church gave in verbal 
Testimony from that Church and was record and Brother Wright SMITH from 
Pleasant Plains Church gave in verbal Testimony and was record. The Church 
the appointed J.R. CROOM & Alexander ROUSE a committee to visit Sister Elcy 
GOODMAN and 
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Thursday before the 2nd Lord's Day in Sept. 1845. Church at Sandy Bottom met 
in Conference according to appointment Choose Brother Benjamin BYNUM, 
Moderator opened Conference with praise and prayer then opened a door for 
the Reception of Members, none came forward.
Next took up the Matter of difficulty between Sister Alcy CROOM and Brother 
Edmund CROOM, and agreed to postpone the same until Friday before the 3rd 
Lord's Day in November next also agreed to Solicite Brethren Josiah SMITH 
from White Oak, James LASSER from New Chappel, Parham PICKETT & Aretus JONES 
from B. DAM, Josiah GARDNER & Shaderick PATE from Naughhunty, Jesse C. 
WRIGHT? from Old Town Creek as helps in said dispute then appointed a 
committee to site Sister CROOM to attend on that day and make known her 
grievances (Brother WHALEY the committee to site) then adjourned by Praise.
J. R. CROOM, Clk.
Friday before the 3rd Lord's Day in Nov. 1845. Church at Sandy Bottom met in 
conference prayer and a few preliminary remarks by Brother Josiah SMITH then 
chose Brother Benjamin BYNUM, Moderator by whom the question was asked is 
all well upon which Sister Alcy CROOM made known her grievances  and was 
taken up for Investigation and for debate and postponed till tomorrow at 10 
o'clock by praise, Saturday Morning met according to adjournment 
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Conference opened by Praise & Prayer by
Brother Jacob HERRING after which Brother Josiah SMITH was chosen Moderator 
at the Suggestion of Brother Benjamin BYNUM. Next went into an investigation 
of the difficulties existing among us and agreed that Brother Josiah SMITH & 
Brother Benjamin BYNUM be entitled to vote with us and by the request of 
Brother Richard ROUSE the grievances of Lister CROOM was not taken up, then 
Brother J. R. CROOM declared non fellowship with Brother Richard ROUSE for 
having falsely charged him with Corruption in writing his Mother's? will? 
and at the same time Brother Richard ROUSE declared non fellowship with 
Brother Joseph R. CROOM upon which the Church went into an investigation of 
the Matter and first took up the case of Brother CROOM and Brother ROUSE 
failing to Satisfy the Church that his charges were true neither did he give 
a reason why he had made them Brother CROOM was retained in fellowship by 
the vote of the Church.
Then took up the case of Brother ROUSE for having brought in to the Church 
false charges against Brother CROOM charges which the Church believed to be 
false and yet he was retained in fellowship by the vote of the Church.
And thus the Church diverted itself all power to settle the matter between 
Brother ROUSE and Brother CROOM. 
Conference then adjourned by Praise.
J. R. CROOM
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Third Lords Day being in November 1845
The Church at Sandybottom being assembled. Brother Joseph R. CROOM 
complained that he had been treated with great injustice in the decisions of 
yesterday in as much as he was put upon his trial three times to justify 
vain ambition for writing his Mother's will and that too without any 
evidence or even Suspicion of Corruption therein as was charged by Brother 
ROUSE. He also complained of the inconsistency of retaining two men in 
fellowship (viz) CROOM & ROUSE when they had openly and that in Conference 
declared non fellowship with each other. He also complained that his 
grievances  had been disregarded by the Church relative to the false charges 
brought against him by Richard ROUSE in writing said Will and all this 
without any acknowledgements on the part of said ROUSE for having this done 
and believing the Church to be in disorder by refusing to pursue that 
Courses that was catenated to bring about a reconciliation and for acting 
inconsistent with gospel order together with all the under signed in 
accordance with gospel order withdraw ourselves from every member of said 
Sandy Bottom Church who have -- acted in disorder & continue therein. 
Joseph K. CROOM
Evans WHALEY
Eabern W. WOOTEN
Elcy CROOM
Catherine WHALEY
Levy SMITH
Lucy WOOTEN
Mary TAYLOR

BLACK MEMBERS
Br. WADE
Br. MAJOR
S. HANNAH
S. PEGGY
S. SILVY
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Monday 12th, of January 1846
That part of the Church of Sandy Bottom who declared non fellowship with the 
proceeding at Conference Saturday before the third Lords day in November 
last met at Sandy Bottom with and organized in a Church Day (then) Elected 
Brother Joseph R. CROOM our Clerk. Then agreed that Allen W. WOOTEN invite 
Brother Benjamin BYNUM to attend un in the mInistry and that he fix our 
eating at such times as would suit his convenience best and also to invite 
Brother John SMITH to attend our first meeting or as soon as convenient with 
Brother BYNUM for the purpose of ordaining a deacon. Our meeting then broke 
or adjourned and we hope that the Lord will be with us and enables us to 
live together in the Unity of the Spirit and in the bonds of Peace and that 
we may there by be build up int he most Holy faith.
J. R. CROOM, Clk.

Second Lords day in February 1846
Church at Sandy Bottom met in Conference chose Brother B. BYNUM, Moderator, 
then opened a door for the Reception of members and Redine CROOM came 
forward and was Rec'd to Baptism and was baptized the same day by Elder 
BYNUM, Conference adjourned by Prayer by the Moderator.
J. R. CROOM
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p. 76
Saturday before the first Lord's Day in April 1846 the Church at Sandy 
Bottom met in Conference choose Brother John SMITH, Moderator, after which a 
door fro the reception of Members was opened upon which Sisty Nancy DAVIS 
came forward from Union Church and was Rec'd to fellow - Conference then 
adjourned by praise by the Moderator. J. R. CROOM, Clk.
C. Quarterly Meeting
Saturday before the 1st Lords day in May 1846 Church at Sandy met in 
Conference choose our beloved Brother John SMITH, Moderator opened 
conference by prayer and praise, Church Covenant & Articles of Faith read, 
Then opened a door for the reception of Members none came forward. State of 
the Church inquired into found to be in peace. Then proceeded to business 
and an objection being raised to words found in our covenant reading thus 
(and covenant to meet together every Lords day) and agreed that it should 
read thus (as after as Convenient) and the amendment was mad win Conference 
on the covenant.
Then adjourned by praise by the modr. By order of Conference. Joseph R. 
CROOM, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting, August 1st, 1846
Church at Sandy Bottom Meeting house Lenoir County, N. Carolin met in 
Conference choose Brother Benjamin BRYNUM, Moderator Conference opened by 
Praise. Then opened a door for the reception of Members none came forward 
next Enquired after the 
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health of the Church all found to be in peace the Church then appointed 
delegates to the association (that is) Brethren Joseph R. CROOM, Redine 
CROOM and Allen W. WOOTTEN and that Brother Joseph R. CROOM write a 
corresponding letter to the association and also agreed to send one dollar 
to the association fund Conference then adjourned in the usual way by Prayer 
and praise by the Moderator.
Joseph R. CROOM, Clk.
Saturday before the Quarterly Meeting, 1st Lord's day in December 1846
Brother B. BYNUM, Moderator opened Conference by praise. Door of Experience 
opened none came forward, question is all well answer all in peace.
Tomorrow at 11 O'clock agreed to meet for Ordaining Brother Allen W. WOOTEN 
as Deacon. Next appointed correspondence to Sister Churches to Pleasant 
Plains, Allen W. WOOTTEN, Joseph R. CROOM & Redine CROOM and to Friendship, 
A. W. WOOTTEN, J. R. CROOM & R. CROOM, Sunday 11 O'clock next according to 
adjournment and went in to the ordination of Brother WOOTEN, Brethren B. 
BYNUM and Jacob HERRING forming the Presbytery. 
Dear. 1846
J. R. CROOM, Clk.
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p. 78
Church at Sandy Bottom met in Conference on Saturday before the first Lords 
Day in May 1847.
Brother Benjamin BINUM chosen Moderator Conference opened by praise and 
Prayer next invited Brethren from Sister Churches to take Seats with then a 
door for Reception for members was opened none came forward.
Then called for letters of Correspondence upon which Brother Wright SMITH 
gave a verbal relation from Plains and was Rec'd. Brother Jacob HERRING and 
Brother Benamos HERRING from Friendship also gave a verbal relation from 
that Church and was Rec'd. then inquired into the State of the Church found 
in Peace. Then appointed delegates to Sister Churches that is to Pleasant 
Plains 2nd Lord in July next. Brethren A.W. WOOTTEN, & J. R. CROOM. To 
Friendship the 4th Lords in May Inst. Brethren A. W. WOOTEN & J. R. CROOM. 
Then adjourned by Praise. J. R. CROOM, Clk.

Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August A. D. 1847. Church at Sandy Bottom 
met in Conference Choose Brother Jacob HERRING, Moderator. Brethren from 
Sister Churches invited to take Seats with us. Door for the Reception of 
members opened none Rec'd. 
List of Members called absentees noted.
Letters of Correspondence called for upon which Brother Wright SMITH from 
Plains gave a verbal relation and was Rec'd also Brother James R. PARKER 
gave a verbal relation from Friendship & was Rec'd. State of the Church 
enquired into found in peace. Delegates appointed to visit Sister Churches 
that is to Pleasant Plains, Brethren A. W. WOOTEN & J. R. CROOM and to 
Friendship. Brethren A.W. WOOTEN & J. R. CROOM. Also Brethren Allen WOOTEN, 
Evans WHALY & J. R. CROOM as delegates to the Association and that 
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Brother WOOTEN write a Letter to the same and bear the Association fund 
which is $1.00. Conference then adjourned by Praise. J. R. CROOM, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom, M.H.
Brother Jacob HERRING chosen Moderator, visiting Brethren invited to Seats 
with us Brother Wright SMITH from Pleasant Plains and Brother Benjamin 
HERRING from Friendship took seats with us. An inquiry was made and the 
Church found to be in peace. Brethren J. R. CROOM, R. CROOM delegated to 
visit P. Plains Church at their next meeting and J. R. CROOM & E. WHALEY to 
visit Friendship Church as delegates at their next meeting then adjourned.
J. R. CROOM, Clk.
Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May 1848, Quarterly Meeting Church, sat in 
Conference choose Brother B. BYNUM, Moderator. Invited Brethren from Sister 
Churches to take seats with us upon which Brethren Jacob HERRING from 
Friendship and Wright SMITH from Pleasant Plains took Seats with us and gave 
verbal relation of their Churches and was gladly Rec'd. upon inquiring the 
Church found in peace. Their read the Church Covenant that was laid before 
us by Elder Benjamin BYNUM and also Rusles of Decorum and after Mature 
deliberations agreed to adopt them for our future guide in a church way 
instead of the old ones, then delegated.
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Brethren A. W. WOOTEN, R. CROOM and J. R. CROOM to visit P. Plains Church at 
their next meeting, and J. R. CROOM to Friendship Church at their next 
meeting then adjourned by Praise.
J. R. CROOM, Clk.
Quartlery Meeting, Saturday before the 1st Sunday in Nov. 1848. Church at 
Sandy Bottom met in Conference chose Brother Jacob HERRING, Moderator 
corresponding delegates from Sister Churches invited to Seat with us. When 
Brother Wright SMITH from Pleasant Plains & Brother Jacob HERRING from 
Friendship took seats & gave verbal relations of those Churches and was 
gladly received. Next a was opened for the reception of members none came 
forward. Then Inquired into the State of the church found in order. Then 
delegated Brethren A. W. WOOTEN, R. CROOM and J. R. CROOM to visit the 
Church at P. Plains at their next quarterly meeting and J. R. CROOM to 
Friendship at their next meeting. the Business of the day being closed the 
Church adjourned Conference by Praise. J. R. CROOM, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting, August 1848
Church at Sandy Bottom met in Conference, Brother Jacob HERRING, Moderator. 
Invited Brethren from Sister Churches to take seats with us when Brethren 
Wright SMITH from P. Plains and Jacob HERRING and James PARKER from 
Friendship took seats with us and gave verbal relations from those churches 
and was gladly rec'd. then opened a door for the reception of members, none 
came forward. The state of the Church was then inquired into and found 
Orderly and i peace. Then delegated Brethren  Brethren A. W. WOOTEN and J. 
R. CROOM to visit the church at P. Plains at the next meeting and
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Brethren A. W. WOOTEN, R. CROOM, and Evans WHALY to visit the Church at 
Friendship at their next meeting then appointed A. W. WOOTEN, R. CROOM and 
J. R. CROOM delegates to the next Contentnea Association to be held at Sandy 
Bottom Meeting House to Commence on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in 
October 1848, and that Brother A. W. WOOTEN write our Corresponding letter 
to the Association. The Conference fund then adjourned by Peace.
S.B. It will be observed that the August Meeting and its proceedings should 
have been recorded before the proceedings of the Nov. Meeting but the August 
meeting proceedings not being recorded or drawn of in this Book immediately 
was overlooked.
J.R. CROOM, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting Saturday before the 1st Sunday i February 1849. Church at 
Sandy Bottom Set in Conference. Choose Brother Benjamin BYNUM, Moderator, 
Read the rules of Decorum & Articles of Faith, the opened a door for the 
reception of Members none came forward. Question is all well (Ans) yea, then 
appointed Brethren, J.R. CROOM, to visit the Church at Friendship and A. W. 
WOOTEN and J. R. CROOM to visit P. Plains Church at their next meetings, 
then agreed to commune tomorrow, then adjourned by praise. 
J. R. CROOM, Clk.
Church at Sandy Bottom met in Conference Saturday before the 1st Sunday in 
May 1849. Brother Jacob HERRING, Moderator, Brother Wright SMITH from P. 
Plains, seated with us and was gladly received. The Church then went in to 
business, all in peace, no editions , then appointed Br. J. R. CROOM to 
visit the Churches at Plains and in -------- meeting, then adjourned.
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Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference Saturday before the 1st Sunday in 
August 1849. Brother Benjamin BYNUM, Moderator. Called for Correspondence, 
Brother Wright SMITH from Pleasant Plains and Brother Jacob HERRING from 
Friendship took seats with us and gave a verbal recitation from their 
churches and was Rec'd. A door fro the reception of Members was opened none 
came forward. Read Church Covenant. Then appointed Brethren Allen W. WOOTEN, 
and Reding CROOM to visit the Church (as delegates) at Friendship at their 
next meeting, and Brethren Allen W. WOOTEN and Joseph R. CROOM to Pleasant 
Plains in Oct. next. Then appointed delegates to the Association Brethren 
Allen W. WOOTEN, Reding CROOM and Joseph R. CROOM and agreed to send one 
dollar to the Association fund and Joseph R. CROOM to rite a letter and 
carry up with the fine from this Church to the Association. Then adjourned 
to Commune tomorrow, then adjourned by Praise. J. R. CROOM, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting, Nov. 3rd, 1849
The Baptist Church at Sandy Bottom Meeting House, Lenoir County, NC.
Met in Conference, choose Brother Jacob HERRING, Moderator, opened 
Conference by Praise, Then called for corresponding Letters none present, 
Brother Jacob HERRING gave a verbal notation of Church at Friendship and was 
rec'd, Then opened a door for the reception of members none came forward. 
Next inquired into the State of the Church found in order. Then delegated 
Brethren A. W. WOOTEN and J. R. CROOM to visit the Church at Pleasant Plains 
on the Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in Jany. next. And Allen W. WOOTEN, 
Reding CROOM & J. R. CROOM to visit the Church at Friendship on Saturday 
before the 4th Sunday in this present month, Then agreed to Commune 
tomorrow. Then adjourned by Praise. 
J. R. CROOM, Clk.
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May 1850. Church at Sandy Bottom met in Conference Saturday before the 1st 
Sunday. Choose Brother J. HERRING, Moderator opened with Praise, Invited 
Brethren from Sister Churches to seats with us, Brother Wright SMITH from P. 
Plains gave a verbal notation from that Church and was rec'd. Brother J. 
HERRING from Friendship gave a verbal notation from that Church and was 
rec'd. A door for the reception of members opened none came forward. 
Churches State enquired into found in Order appointed J. R. CROOM to visit 
P. Plains Church as delegate in July next and the same to Friendship at 
their next meeting then adjourned by Praise by the Moderator, 
J. R. CROOM, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting, August 3rd, 1850
Church at Sandy Bottom, Lenoir County, NC
Set in Conference choose Brother Jacob HERRING, Moderator and invited 
visiting Brethren to seats with us, when Brother Wright SMITH from Pleasant 
Plains  Church and Brother James PARKER from Friendship Church, took seats 
with us and gave a verbal notation of said Churches and was Rec'd. Then 
opened a door for the reception of members none came forward. Then Enquired 
into the Stat elf the Church found in Order. Then appointed Brethren A. W. 
WOOTEN, Reding CROOM and J. R. CROOM delegates to the next Contentnea 
Association to be held with the Church at Old Town Creek, Edgecomb County, 
NC. and that Brother J. R. CROOM write a letter from this Church to the 
Association and carry up one dollar to the Association fund, then appointed 
Brethren A. W. WOOTEN, R. CROOM and many others as well to visit the P. 
Plains and Friendship Churches at their next meeting. Then adjourned by 
Praise (Commune on Sunday the 4th) J. R. CROOM, Clk.
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Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May 
1851.
Brother B. BYNUM, Moderator.
called for Correspondence, when Brother Wright SMITH from Pleasant Plains 
and also Brother Edward O.? PEARSEL from the same church took seats with us 
and gave a verbal notation of that Church and was received.
The Church in peace one with another. Delegated Brethren J. R. CROOM & A. W. 
WOOTEN to visit the Church at P. Plains at their July Meeting next, and J. 
R. CROOM to Friendship at their next meeting in June.
Then adjourned by Praise having no other business before us. J.R. CROOM, 
Clk.
Church at Sand Bottom in Conference Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August 
1851. Brother B. BYNUM, Moderator, Brethren Jacob HERRING from Friendship 
Church and Wright SMITH form P. Plains Church seated with us, and gave 
verbal notations of those churches and was gladly rec'd. A door was then 
opened for the reception of members none came forward.
Question is all well blessed be God none said nay. The articles of Faith & 
Rules of decorum was then read. Then delegated Brethren A. W. WOOTEN & R. 
CROOM to visit the Church at Friendship & A. W. WOOTEN and Joseph R. CROOM 
to visit the Church at Pleasant Plains at their next quarterly meeting.
Then appointed Allen W. WOOTEN, Reding CROOM and Joseph R. CROOM delegates 
to the next Contentnea Association to be held with the Church at Red Banks, 
Pitt County to commence Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October next, and 
that A. W. WOOTEN write a letter to the Association and carry up one dollar 
from this Church to the Associations fund, there being no other business 
before the church. She adjourned with Praise. J. R. CROOM, Clk.
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Quarterly Meeting, Sandy Bottom
Saturday before the first Sunday in May 1852.
Brother Josiah SMITH, Preached from the 16th Chapter of the Gospel by Mark 
15th & 16th verses; And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and 
Preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeeth and is baptized 
shall be Saved; but he that believeeth not shall be damned. Brother Benjamin 
BYNUM also preached from the 24 Chapter and 46th verse of the Gospel by 
Luke. This it is written and thus it beloved Christ to Suffer, and to Rise 
from the dead the third day.
After which the Church set in Conference, Elder Benjamin BYNUM, Moderator. 
Clerk read the Rules of decorum and Church Covenant, Then called for Letters 
of Correspondence when Brother Wright SMITH being seated with us gave a 
verbal notation of the Church at Pleasant Plains and was gladly rec'd.
Next a door was opened for the reception of members none came forward.
The State of the Church was then enquired into and found to be in Order and 
in Peace.
Brethren Allen W. WOOTEN and Joseph R. CROOM was then appointed delegates to 
visit the Churches at Pleasant Plains and Friendship at their next quarterly 
meetings after which conference adjourned by Praise. Joseph R. CROOM, Clk.
Quarterly, Meeting, Saturday before the first Sunday in August 1852. Church 
at Sandy Bottom met in Conference, Elder Benjamin BYNUM, Moderator.
Called for correspondence, Brother Wright SMITH from Pleasant Plains, seated 
with us and gave
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Verbal relation of said Church and was Rec'd. Question is all well, blessed 
be God none said nay. Then appointed delegates to correspond with Sister 
Churches, Say Brethren Allen W. WOOTEN & J. R. CROOM to visit the Church at 
Friendship the fourth Sunday and day before in the present month August; and 
Brethren Allen W. WOOTEN & Joseph R. CROOM to visit the Church at Pleasant 
Plains in the Second Sunday and day before in Oct. next. The appointed 
Brethren Joseph R. CROOM, Reding CROOM and Allen W. WOOTEN, messengers to 
the next Contentnea Baptist Association to be held with the Church at Swift 
Creek Meeting House, Craven County, NC in Oct next, and agreed to send up 
one dollar as a Association fund and Brother Allen W. WOOTEN write a letter 
to the Association and carry up the money. Then adjourned by Praise. J. R. 
CROOM, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting, Saturday before the1st Sunday in Feb. 1853. Church at 
Sandy Bottom in Conference Brother John K. MOORE, Moderator, Brethren Wright 
SMITH & Edward O. PEARSAL, Correspondents from the Church at Pleasant 
Plains, gave a verbal relation of that Church and was gladly Rec'd. No 
additions to the Church. The Church found in Peace and Union. Allen W. 
WOOTEN and J. R. CROOM appointed to correspond with the Church at Friendship 
at their next meeting and the same to visit the Church at Pleasant Plains at 
their next meeting. Then adjourned by Praise. 
J. R CROOM, Clk.
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April 30th, 1853. The Church at Sandy Bottom Meeting in Conference, Elder 
Benjamin BYNUM, Moderator, Conference opened by Praise, called for 
corresponding Letters. Brother Wright SMITH form Pleasant Plains gave a 
verbal relation of that Church and was gladly rec'd. The opened a door for 
the Reception of members none came forward. The State of the Church was then 
inquired into found in order. Then appointed Brethren J. R. CROOM, Allen W. 
WOOTEN and Reding CROOM to visit the Church at Pleasant Plains Church at 
their next meeting to commence on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in July. 
Church then agreed to Commune tomorrow, and adjourned by Praise. Sunday May 
1st, 1853, Elder B. BYNUM Preached from Paul's Second letter to Timothy 4th 
Chapter and 4 first verses of the Chapter, to considerable Congregation, 
then Communed according to the agreement of yesterday. J. R. CROOM, Clk.
August 6th, 1853. The Church at Sandy Bottom met in Conference, Elder 
Benjamin BYNUM, Moderator called for letters of Correspondence, when Brother 
Wright SMITH gave a verbal relation of the Church at Pleasant Plains and was 
gladly Rec'd, Brother Wilson TILGHMAN also from the Rose of Sharon gave a 
verbal relation of that Church and was gladly Rec'd. Then inquired into the 
State of the Church; found din order.
Then appointed Brethren A. W. WOOTEN, Reding CROOM and J. R. CROOM delegates 
to the next association to be held with the Church at White Oak in Edgecombe 
County to Commence on Saturday before the 4th Sunday in October next, and 
that Brother A. W. WOOTEN write a letter to the Association and carry up 
fifty cents as an association fund. Then appointed Brethren A. W. WOOTEN, 
Reding CROOM and J. R. CROOM delegates to visit the Church at Pleasant 
Plains at their next meeting as delegates in Oct. next & none being made, it 
was then unanimously agreed to be the church that Brother Joseph R. CROOM 
have liberty to Exercise his gifts int he Ministry. Then adjourned by 
Praise. J. R. CROOM, Clk.
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The Church at Sandy Bottom met in Conference Saturday before the 1st Sunday 
in Nov. 1853. Chose Brother J. R. CROOM, Moderator, Conference opened by 
Praise, called for corresponding letters when Brother E. O. PEARSALL gave a 
verbal relation of the Church at Pleasant Plains and was gladly Rec'd. Then 
enquired into the State of the Church found din Peace and Order. Then 
appointed Brethren R. CROOM, A.W. WOOTEN, and J. R. CROOM delegates to the 
P. Plains Church at their next meeting say 2 Sunday in Jan next and Saturday 
before. Then adjourned by Praise. A. W. WOOTEN, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom
Saturday before the first Sunday in May 1854. Brother Benjamin BYNUM, 
Moderator, Conference was opened by Praise, corresponding letters called 
for, Brother Wright SMITH, from Pleasant Plains related a verbal message 
from that Church which was gladly rec'd, he still desires that a 
correspondence may be kept up, Brother Wilson TILGHMAN  from the Rose of 
Sharon appeared and related a verbal message from that Church which was also 
gladly rec'd we were also visited by our beloved Brother Josiah SMITH whom 
we were glad to see.
A door of experience was opened none came forward. The State of Church 
inquired into found to be in peace.
On motion of Brother A. W. WOOTEN and second, that Brother Joseph R. CROOM 
be ordained to the Ministry at our next quarterly meeting which will take 
place on Saturday before the first Sunday in August next, and that Brethren 
Benjamin BYNUM, Josiah SMITH and Calvin RUFF, Constitute the Presbytery.
Delegates appointed to Pleasant Plains, Brother J. R. CROOM, delegates 
appointed, to Pleasant Plains, Brother J. R. CROOM, Reding CROOM and Allen 
W. WOOTEN, to Rose of Sharon. J. R. CROOM. Then adjourned in order. J. R. 
CROOM, Clk.
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Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom.
Saturday before the first Sunday in August 1854 at which time and place 
Brother Joseph R. CROOM was ordained to the Ministry. Brethren Josiah SMITH 
and Benjamin BYNUM, Constituting the Presbytery.
Conference int he Evening Brother Benjamin BYNUM, Moderator, invited 
correspondents to seats with us, and called for letters of correspondence 
when Brother Wright SMITH from Pleasant Plains gave a verbal relation of 
that Church which was gladly received, also Brother Wilson TILGHMAN gave a 
verbal relation of the Church at the Rose of Sharon and was gladly received.
The State of the Church was then inquired into found in peace. Next opened a 
door for the reception of members, none came forward. The Church then agreed 
to open Correspondence with the Church at Beaverdam. Then appointed Brethren 
Joseph R. CROOM, Reding CROOM and Allen W. WOOTEN delegates to our next 
Association, and that J. R. CROOM, R. CROOM and A. W. WOOTEN agreed to go a 
Correspondence to Pleasant Plains the 2 Sunday and day before in October 
1854. Also J. R. CROOM, R. CROOM and A. W. WOOTEN to Beverdam Saturday 
before the  4 Sunday in Sept. 1854, also J. R. CROOM to the Rose of Sharon.
at this Meeting our Clerk Brother Joseph R. CROOM resigned the Clerkship and 
delivered the Church Book to the Church in Conference, which resignation was 
accepted by the Church, and the Book received. A. W. WOOTEN acted as our 
Clerk at this Meeting. Signed A. W. WOOTEN, Clk.
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Quarterly Meeting at Sand Bottom, Saturday - the first Sunday in Nov. 1854
Brother Joseph R. CROOM, Chosen Moderator Conference was opened by Prayer by 
the Moderator visiting Brethren of the same faith and order invited to take 
seats with us whereupon Brethren Wright SMITH and Allen WHITFIELD from 
Pleasant Plains took seats with us and gave a verbal relation of their state 
and standing which was gladly Rec'd. The State of the Church inquired into 
found in peace. A door for the reception of members was opened, none came 
forward. Then appointed delegates to visit Sister Churches to Pleasant 
Plains, Joseph R. CROOM and A. W. WOOTEN to Beverdam, Joseph R. CROOM to 
Rose of Sharon, Joseph R. CROOM, to Friendship, J. R. CROOM & A. W. WOOTEN 
agreed to Commune tomorrow. Then adjourned by Praise. 
A. W. WOOTEN, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom, Lenoir County.
Saturday before the 1st Sunday in Febr. 1855, Br. J. R. CROOM, chosen 
Moderator, Conference opened by Singing, Brethren of the same faith and 
order invited to take seats with us where Brother Allen WHITFIELD from P. 
Plains took a seat with us and gave a verbal relation of the State and 
standing of that Church and was gladly rec'd. also Brethren George NETHERCUT 
& S. TURNER from Beverdam seated themselves with us and gave a verbal 
relation of their church and standing and was gladly rec'd. Then opened a 
door for the reception of members, none came forward. The State of the 
Church was then enquired into and found in peace, then read the Church 
Covenant, next appointed delegates to Sister Churches. To Pleasant Plains, 
J. R. CROOM and A. W. WOOTEN. To Beaverdam, J. R. CROOM & A. W. WOOTEN. To 
the Rose of Sharon, J. R. CROOM, to Friendship, J. R. CROOM, then agreed to 
commune tomorrow, and closed conference by Praise. A. W. WOOTEN, Clk.
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Quarterly Meeting, Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May 1855.
The Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference. J. R. CROOM, chosen Moderator, 
Conference opened by Praise, called for Correspondence whereupon Br. Wilson 
TILGHMAN gave a verbal relation of the State and standing of the Church at 
the  Rose of Sharon and was gladly Rec'd. Br. George NETHERCUT from 
Beaverdam gave a relation of that church and was rec'd gladly. Then opened a 
door for the Reception of Members non came forward. Then appointed J. R. 
CROOM as a correspondent to visit the Churches we correspond with say the 
Rose of Sharon, Beaverdam, Pleasant Plains and Friendship at their next 
meeting. Then adjourned by Singing. 
Allen WHITFIELD, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom, Saturday before the first Sunday in 
August 1855. Brother J. R. CROOM chosen Moderator who opened Conference by 
Praise & Prayer. Corresponding Brethren invited to seats with us whereupon 
Brethren Wright SMITH, Allen WHITFIELD and Luke KORNEGAY from Pleasant 
Plains took seats and gave a verbal relation of their Church and was gladly 
Rec'd.
Brother George NETHERCUT and G. TURNER from Beaverdam took seats and gave 
relation of their church and was gladly Rec'd. Brethren Shade PATE and 
PARKER in the Ministry being present also took seats with us which was most 
gladly rec'd and gratifying. A door of experience was opened none came 
forward.
The State of the Church inquired into found in peace. Delegated J. R. CROOM 
& A. W. WOOTEN to Pl .Plains at their next meeting. To Beaverdam at their 
next meeting J. R. CROOM & A. W. WOOTEN. To Friendship, J. R. CROOM, to Rose 
of Sharon J. R. CROOM, To the Association J. R. CROOM, R. CROOM & A. W. 
WOOTEN, and that A. W. WOOTEN write the Letters and bear $1 to the 
Contribution Commission tomorrow it was also ordered that J. R. CROOM write 
a resolution.
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Relative to the death of our highly esteemed Brother Benjamin BYNUM who 
departed this life on the 2nd day July 1855 and place the same upon our 
Church Book as a manifest taken that his services as our Pastor for many 
years were truly and greatly appreciated and that we wish to keep his name 
in remembrance among us.
Resolved therefor that we do lament the loss of his Ministerial services, 
knowing that none but God can fill the vacancy that has occurred by his 
death. His untiring, uncompromising and unwavering zeal in the cause of 
truth as laid down int he Last Will and Testament of a crucified redeemer, 
from our earliest acquaintance with him to the day of his death, together 
with his upright walk and  Godly conversation, - for him confidence and 
respect among all his Brethren and Sisters who knew him and to know him was 
but to love him, both as a man and as a Christian but his course is 
finished, he fought a good fight, he kept the faith and we believe that he 
is now in possession of a crown of Righteousness which the Lord alone can 
and will give to all them that lov his appearance.
Done by order of Conference.
J. R. CROOM, Moderator
A. W. WOOTEN, Clerk
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom
Saturday before the first Sunday in Nov. 1855. J. R. CROOM, Moderator and A. 
W. WOOTEN, Clerk. Conference opened by Praise. Visiting Brethren invited to 
seats with us when Brethren Glin? TURNER and John THOMSON from Beaverdam 
took seats and gave a verbal relation of the Church at Beaverdam and was 
gladly Rec'd.
A door of Experience was opened for the reception of members and a Negro and 
by the name of PETER the property of John G. DAVIS, Dec'd. came forward and 
was Rec'd by the Church and on Sunday Baptized by J. R. CROOM. The State of 
the Church enquired into found in Peace. (PETER is excluded for none 
attendance)
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Appointed Delegates to Sister Churches
To Pleasant Plains, J. R. CROOM, R. CROOM and A. W. WOOTEN to Beaverdam, J. 
R CROOM & A. W. WOOTEN to Rose of Sharon, J. R. CROOM to Friendship, J. R. 
CROOM. Then agreed to Commune tomorrow and adjourned by Praise.
A. W. WOOTEN, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom, Saturday before the first Sunday in Feb. 
1856. Brother James GRIFFIN was chosen Moderator, Conference opened by 
Praise by Br. J. R. CROOM. Invited Corresponding Brethren to take seats with 
us. Br. Allen WHITFIELD from Pleasant Plains made a verbal report of that 
Church and was gladly Rec'd. Br. G. TURNER from Beaverdam reported from that 
Church and was all gladly rec'd.
A door opened for the reception of members, none came forward. State of the 
Church inquired into found in Peace. The Covenant of the Church was read 
according to our yearly custom.
Appointed Delegates to Beaverdam, J. R. CROOM and Reding CROOM to Pleasant 
Plains, J. R. CROOM, R. CROOM and allen W. WOOTEN, To Friendship, J. R. 
CROOM and A. W. WOOTEN.
Allen W. WOOTEN, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom, Saturday before the first Sunday in May 
1856. 
J. R. CROOM chosen Moderator, Conference opened by Praise. Invited Brethren 
of the same Faith and order to seat with us and Allen WHITFIELD from P. 
Plains, and Brethren G. NETHERCUT & Glen TURNER, seated with us and gave a 
Statement of their Churches and was Rec'd. A door of Experience opened none 
came forward. State of the Church enquired into found in peace. Then 
delegates to Beaverdam, J. R. CROOM, A. W. WOOTEN to P. Plains, J. R. CROOM, 
A. W. WOOTEN and to Rose of Sharon, J. R. CROOM.
Then adjourned by Praise.
A. W. WOOTEN, Clk
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Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom Meeting House
on Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August 1856.
Brother Josiah SMITH, Moderator, Conference opened by Praise and Prayer by 
Br.
 J. R. CROOM. Called for Correspondence when Brethren George NETHERCUT & S. 
TURNER from Beverdam and Allen WHITFIELD from Pleasant Plains took seats 
with us and gave a verbal relation of those churches and was gladly rec'd.
A Door for the Reception of members was then opened none came forward.
Enquired into the State of the Church found in peace. Then appointed 
Brethren to visit Sister Churches to Beaverdam, Reding CROOM; to Pleasant 
Plains. R. CROOM, Allen W. WOOTEN, & J. K. CROOM, to Rose of Sharon, J. K. 
CROOM, R. CROOM and Allen W. WOOTEN and J. K. CROOM to Wright the letter 
from this church and bear the Sum of $1.50 from this church to the 
association fund. Agreed to commune tomorrow.
It was also agreed by the Church that J. R. CROOM be considered our Paster 
and he bing present accepted the appointment. Adjourned by Praise. A. W. 
WOOTEN, Clerk.
Quarterly Meeting, Saturday before the 1st Sunday in Novr. 1856. J. K. 
CROOM, Moderator, Conference opened by Praise and prayer, corresponding 
brethren invited to seats with us and Br. Allen WHITFIELD from Pleasant 
Plains gave a verbal Statement from that church and was Rec'd. and Br. Wm. 
C. TURNER made a Statement from Beaverdam Church and was Rec'd. Then opened 
a door of Experience none came forward. Then appointed delegates to Sister 
churches, To P. Plains, J. K. CROOM, & A. W. WOOTEN to Beaverdam, J. R. 
CROOM & Reding CROOM, to Rose of Sharon, J. R. CROOM, agreed to Commune 
tomorrow then adjourned by Praise.
A. W. WOOTEN, Clk.
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Quarterly Meeting, Saturday before the 1st Sunday in Febr. 1857. The Weather 
being ---- there was no Conference.
Quarterly Meeting Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May 1857
J. R. CROOM, Moderator
Conference opened by Praise and Prayer
Corresponding Brethren invited to seats with us also visiting Brethren of 
the Same Faith and order Brethren MCLAWHORN and J. TOMPSON from Beaverdam 
Church made a verbal relation of their State & Standing and was gladly 
rec'd. Brother A. WHITFIELD, Wright SMITH & PERSAL from Pleasant Plains made 
verbal relation of that church and was gladly rec'd. A door was opened from 
the Reception of members none came forward. The State of the Church enquire 
into found in order then appointed messengers to Sister churches. To Beaver 
Dam J. R. CROOM and A. W. WOOTEN, to P. Plains, J.R. CROOM and A. W. WOOTEN, 
to Rose of Sharon, J. R. CROOM agreed to Commune tomorrow.
There was present at this meeting the following Brethren from the ---, J. W. 
PURVIS, David HOUSE, was present also John TISON, Parrott MEWBORN, L. M 
HARDY, John SMITH, J. P. BRADLEY, and James PARKER all of which was gladly 
Rec'd.
A. W. WOOTEN, Clk
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Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom
Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August 1857, J. R. CROOM, Moderator 
Conference opened by Praise and Prayer. Called for Correspondence, when 
Silas McLan TURNER seated with us and gave a verbal relation of the Church 
at Beaver Dam which was Rec'd and Allen WHITFIELD from Pleasant Plains gave 
a verbal relation of that Church and was Rec'd. A door of Experience was 
opened for Members none came forward. The State of the Church was inquired 
was found in order. Brethren 
Then appointed J. R. CROOM & A. W. WOOTEN to visit Beaverdam, To Pleasant 
Plains, J. R. CROOM, A. W. WOOTEN and R. CROOM to the Rose of Sharon, J. R. 
CROOM. Then appointed J. R. CROOM, A. W. WOOTEN and R. CROOM, messengers to 
- next association to be held with the Church at Blounts Creek and that A. 
W. WOOTEN, write a letter to the Association. Agreed to send to the 
association fund, one dollar. Then adjourned by Praise.
A. W. WOOTEN, CLK.
Quarterly meeting Saturday before the first Sunday in Novr. 1857. Joseph R. 
CROOM, Moderator invited Brethren of the same faith and order to seats with, 
R. TINIPLE from Little River association was gladly Rec'd and seated with 
us. Br. Wilson TILGHMAN from Rose of Sharon gave a verbal relation of that 
church and was Rec'd. Brethren, Wright SMITH and Allen WHITFIELD from 
Pleasant Plains gave a Statement of that Church and was Rec'd. A door of 
Experience was opened none came forward. The state of 
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the Church inquired into four din order. Then appointed Messengers to Sister 
Churches with whom we correspond. To Pleasant Plains, R. CROOM, J. R. CROOM 
and A.W. WOOTEN. To Rose of Sharon, J. R. CROOM, To Beaverdam, J. R. CROOM 
and R. CROOM, then agreed to Commune tomorrow. Then adjourned by Praise by 
the Moderator. A. W. WOOTEN, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting, SATURDAY before the first Sunday in Feb. 1858. Church in 
Conference J.R. CROOM, Moderator. Opened by Pray & Praise. Messengers 
invited to Seats with us, and report whereupon A. WHITFIELD from P. Plains, 
reported and was rec'd. Br. M. L. TURNER from Beaverdam reported and was 
Rec'd. Then opened a door of Experience, none came forward, examined into 
the State of the Church found in Peace.
Next appointed Corresondents to Sister churches with whom we correspond. To 
P. Plains, R. CROOM and J. R. CROOM. To Rose of Sharon, J. R. CROOM agreed 
to commune tomorrow. Adjourned by Praise by the Moderator.
A. W. WOOTEN, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting, Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May 1858. J. R. CROOM, 
Moderator and A. W. WOOTEN, Clerk, Conference opened by Praise. Brethren of 
the same faith and order invited to seat with us. Br. McLin TURNER from 
Beaverdam gave a citation of that church and was received gladly. Brethren 
A. WHITFIELD and Wright SMITH from P. Plains gave a Statement of that Church 
and was Rec'd Gladly.
A door was opened for the reception of members, none rec'd. The State of the 
Church inquired into found in peace, appointed A. W. WOOTEN, R. CROOM & J. 
R. CROOM to visit P. Plains Church in July next, and R. CROOM and J. R. 
CROOM to Beaverdam in June and J. R. CROOM to Rose of Sharon in this month. 
Commune tomorrow. Conference adjourned by Praise.
A. W. WOOTEN, Clk.
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Yearly Meeting at Sandy Bottom Church on Saturday before the first Sunday in 
August 1858. Joseph R. CROOM, Moderator who opened Conference by Praise. 
Then invited Corresponding messengers to sit with us. Whereupon Br. Wright 
SMITH from P. Plains seated and gave a verbal relation of his church and was 
Rec'd. And Br. Curtis TURNER from Beaverdam gave a verbal relation of that 
Church and was received. There opened a door of Experience none came 
forward. Then enquired into the State of the Church found in Peace. Next 
appointed A. W. WOOTEN to visit P. PLAINS Church at her next meeting as 
Correspondant from his church and to Beaverdam, R. CROOM and to the Rose of 
Sharon, J. R. CROOM. Then appointed J. R. CROOM, R. CROOM and A. W. WOOTEN 
delegates to the association in Oct next at Union, Edgecombe County, N. 
Carolina. Appointed Br. J. R. CROOM to write a letter to the association and 
carry one dollar to the association fund. Then adjourned by Praise.
A. W. WOOTEN, Clk.
Quarterly meeting at Sandy Bottom Church on Saturday before the first Sunday 
in November 1858.
Brother Josiah NELSON, Moderator who opened Conference by Praise. Then 
invited corresponding messengers to seats with us whereupon Brethren Allen 
WHITFIELD and Wright SMITH, from Pleasant Plains seated themselves Brother 
WHITFIELD gave a verbal relation of their church and was Receved, and 
Brethren Wm. C. TURNER, & McLindon TURNER & John THOMPSON from Beaver Dam 
seated themselves. Brother Wm. C. TURNER gave a verbal relation of their 
church which was also Received. Then a Door of Experience was opened none 
came forward. Then inquired into the State of the Church found to be in 
Peace
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next appointed Allen W. WOOTEN & Redding CROOM to visit Pleasant Plains 
Church at her next meeting as correspondents from this church, and to 
Beaverdam, Redding CROOM & Allen W. WOOTEN, Communion tomorrow. Then 
adjourned by Praise by the Moderator. A. W. WOOTEN, CLK
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom Church, Lenoir County on Saturday before 
the first Sunday in August 1859, Brother Wm. C. TURNER, Moderator who opened 
Conference by Praise, then invited corresponding Messengers to sit with us 
Whereupon Brother McL. TURNER form BeaverDam Church delivered a verbal 
relation at their State and standing which was gladly received. Brethren 
Allen WHITFIELD and Wright SMITH, from Pleasant Plains seated themselves. 
Brother Allen WHITFIELD, gave a verbal report of the standing of their 
Church which was also gladly received. Then a door of Experience was opened 
for the reception of Members none came forward. The State of the Church 
inquired into and found to be in Peace. Next appointed Delegates to the 
Association, Brethren Redding CROOM & Allen W. WOOTEN appointed, and one 
Dollar to the Association fund, Allen W. WOOTEN to wright the letter next 
appointed Brethren Redding CROOM & Allen W. WOOTEN, to visit Beaver Dam 
Church at there next meeting at correspondents and to Pleasant Plains, 
Redding CROOM & Allen W. WOOTEN Communion tomorrow. Then adjourned by Praise 
by the Moderator.
Allen W. WOOTEN, Clk.
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Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom Church on Saturday, before the first 
Sunday in November 1859. Brother Allen WHITFIELD, Moderator who opened 
Conference by Praise, then invited corresponding messenger to seats with us 
whereupon Brother L. M TURNER, from Beaver Dam delivered a verbal statement 
of his Church and was Rec'd And Brethren Allen WHITFIELD and Wright SMITH 
from Pleasant Plains Church seated themselves. Brother SMITH delivered a 
verbal statement of their state and standing and was gladly rec'd. A Door of 
Experience was opened for the reception of Members none came forward. Then 
enquired into the State of the church found to be in peace. Next appointed 
corresponding delegates to Beaver Dam, Brother Redding CROOM at her next 
meeting To Pleasant Plains, Brother Redding CROOM and Allen W. WOOTEN 
communion tomorrow then adjourned by Praise by the Moderator.
Allen W. WOOTEN, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom Church on Saturday before the first Sunday 
in August 1860. Brother Wm. C. TURNER, was appointed Moderator and Allen 
WHITFIELD, was requested to act as Clerk in the absence of Brother Allen W. 
WOOTEN. Conference was opened by Praise and Prayer by the Moderator, Then 
invited corresponding Messengers to seats with us none came forward but 
Elder Josiah NELSON from Hancock's, Pitt County as a visiter seated himself 
with us. There called for correspond messengers from the several churches 
with whom we correspond, when Allen WHITFIELD gave a verbal relation of the 
condition of the church at Pleasant Plain's, And Wm. C. TURNER, from the 
church of Beaver Dam which was gladly received. The State of the Church 
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inquired into and found to be in peace. A Door of Experience opened none 
came forward. Then appointed Brethren to visit the Churches with whom we 
correspond Redding CROOM, ti visit Pleasant Plains and BeaverDam. Then 
appointed Delegates to the Association Brethren Redding CROOM and Allen W. 
WOOTEN, Brother A. W. WOOTEN to wright the Letter to the Association and one 
Dollar to the Association fund, done by order of Conference  on Saturday 
before the first Sunday in August 1860.
Wm. C. TURNER, Moderator
Allen WHITFIELD, Acty. Clerk.
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom Church on Saturday before the first Sunday 
in February 1860. Brother John S. BRINSON, MODERATOR who opened Conference 
by Praise. Corresponding Brethren invited to seats with us and deliver their 
messages Brethren Allen WHITFIELD, Lewis A. WHITIFIELD and BENTON took seats 
with us and Brother BENTON, related a verbal message of the condition and 
standing of Pleasant Plains Church, which was gladly received; A Door of 
Experience came forward, the State of the Church inquired into and found to 
be in peace. Then appointed Delegates to visit Pleasant Plains Church at her 
next Quarterly Meeting, Redding CROOM and Allen W. WOOTEN, to Beaver Dam, 
Brother Redding CROOM, agreed to commune tomorrow done by order of 
Conference John S. BRINSON, Moderator. Allen W. WOOTEN, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom Church, Lenoir County on Saturday before 
the first Sunday in February 1861. Brother William C. TURNER was appointed 
Moderator who opened Conference by Praise then invited corresponding 
messengers
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to take seats with us and deliver their messages whereupon Brother Wm. C. 
TURNER from Beaverdam made a verbal statement of their state and standing  
which was gladly received.
A Door of Experience was then opened for the reception of Members but none 
came forward. Then the State of the Church inquired into and found to be in 
peace. Then corresponding Delegates appointed to visit Sister Churches with 
whom we correspond.  To Beaver Dam Church at there next Quarterly Meeting 
Brethren Redding CROOM and Allen W. WOOTEN, To Pleasant Plains, Allen W. 
WOOTEN and Redding CROOM, Then agreed to Commune tomorrow. Conference then 
adjourned by Praise by the Moderator done by order of Conference. Wm. C. 
TURNER, Moderator.
Allen W. WOOTEN, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom Church, Lenoir County, NC on Saturday 
before the first Sunday in May 1861. Brother Wm. C. TURNER, Moderator who 
opened  conference by Praise, then invited corresponding Messengers to take 
seats with us. Where upon Brother Wm. C. TURNER, from Beaver Dam Church 
delivered a verbal message of their condition and was gladly received. A 
Door of Experience was opened for the reception of members none came 
forward. Then the State of the Church inquired into and found to be in 
peace. Then appointed corresponding Delegates to visit Sister Churches with 
whom we correspond. To Pleasant Plains, Redding CROOM & A. W. WOOTEN, then 
agreed to Commune tomorrow. Then adjourned by Praise by the Moderator. A. W. 
WOOTEN, Clk.
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Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom Church in Lenoir County, NC on Saturday 
before the first Sunday in August 1861. Brother William C. TURNER, was 
chosen Moderator who opened conference by Praise and Prayer. Then invited 
corresponding messengers total seats with us and deliver their messages 
Brother L. M. TURNER from Beaver Dam Church delivered a verbal message of 
their condition and was gladly received. Brethren Wright SMITH and Allen 
WHITFIELD also delivered a verbal message of their condition which was 
gladly received. A Door of Experience was opened for the reception of 
members none came forward. Then the State of the Church enquired into and 
found to be in peace. Then appointed corresponding Delegates to visit Sister 
Churches with whom we correspond. To Beaver Dam Brethren Redding CROOM, and 
Allen W. WOOTEN, to Pleasant Plains, Brethren Redding CROOM, and Allen W. 
WOOTEN. Then appointed Delegates to the Association to convene with the 
Church at the Meadow Meeting House in Green County on Friday before the 
Second Sunday in Oct. 1861. Brethren Redding CROOM, and Allen W. WOOTEN, 
Brother A. W. WOOTEN, to wright the Letter and bear the contribution which 
is One Dollar, Then agreed to commune tomorrow. Then adjourned by Praise by 
the Moderator. 
Allen W. WOOTEN, Clk.
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom, Lenoir County on Saturday before the 
first Sunday in May 1852.
Brother William C. TURNER was appointed Moderator who opened Conference by 
praise. Brother Wm. C. TURNER from Bever Dam Church who mad a verbal 
statement of there standing and hoped that A Correspondence should be kept 
up, which was gladly received. A Door of Experience was opened for the 
reception of members. None came present the State of the Church inquired 
into
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& - found in peace Delegates appointed to visit ------- to Bever Dam, 
Redding CROOM to Pleasant Plains, A. W. WOOTEN. 
Commune tomorrow
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom Church on Saturday. Before the first 
Sunday in August 1852, Brother Wm. C. TURNER, Moderator who opened 
conference by praise & Prayer. Correspondents from Sister Churches invited 
to seats with us. Brother Wright Smith appeared and delivered a verbal 
message of their state and standing which was gladly received Brother Wm. C. 
TURNER from Bever Dam delivered a verbal message from that Church which was 
also gladly received, the State of the Church inquired into. And found in 
peace, A Door of Experience was opened for the reception of members, none 
came forward, corresponding messengers appointed to visit Sister Churches 
with whom we correspond, to Pleasant Plains, Allen W. WOOTEN to Bever Dam, 
Redding CROOM, A. W. WOOTEN, delegates appointed to Contentnea Association, 
Redding CROOM & Allen W. WOOTEN. And one dollar to the Association fund. A. 
W. WOOTEN to wright the letter, commune tomorrow, conference adjourned by 
Praise by the Moderator.
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom on Saturday before the first Sunday in May 
1863. Brother Wm. C. TURNER from Bever Dam appointed Moderator who opened 
Conference by Prayer and Praise visiting Brethren invited to seats with us 
the State of the Church inquired into & found in Peace, Brother Wright SMITH 
from Pleasant Planes  delivered a verbal relation of their state and 
standing which was gladly received, A door of Experience was opened for the 
reception of members none came forward. Delegates appointed to visit sister 
churches with whom we correspond to Pleasant Planes, Redding CROOM & A. W. 
WOOTEN to Beverdam, Redding CROOM & A. W. WOOTEN. Conference adjourned by 
Praise by the Moderator.
A. W. WOOTEN, Acting Clerk.
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Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom Church on Saturday before the first Sunday 
in August 1865.
Brother Wm. C. TURNER, Moderator who opened Conference by Praise & Prayer, 
correspondents from Sister churches invited to seats with us, Silas M. 
TURNER and Wm. C. TURNER delivered a verbal message of their standing at 
BeaverDam which was gladly received the welfare of the church inquired into 
all in peace, a door was opened for the reception of members to fellowship, 
none came forward. Brother S. M. TURNER from Beaverdam was called upon to a 
assist the Church in the capacity of Clerk and Deacon which he Agreed to do 
when convenient, appointed Brother Redding CROOM corresponding messenger to 
BeaverDam and Pleasant Plains also appointed Brother Redding CROOM delegate 
to the Contentnea Association and send fifty cents to the association fund. 
Elder Wm. C. TURNER was unanimously chosen Pastor which he accepted then. 
Adjourned by praise by the Moderator.
Quarterly meeting at Sandy Bottom on Saturday before the first Sunday in 
November 1866.
Brother Wm. C. TURNER chosen Moderator opened conference by praise visiting 
Brethren invited to seats with us Brothers Wm. C. TURNER, Silas M. TURNER 
and John THOMSON give a verbal relation from the church at Beaverdam which 
was gladly received the welfare of the Church was inquired into all in peace 
an invitation was given for the Reception of members to fellowship none came 
forward Elder William C. TURNER was again chosen Pastor of our Church for 
twelve months by unanimous consent. Then adjourned by Praise. Wm C. TURNER, 
Moderator, Silas M. TURNER, Clk.
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 Quarterly meeting at Sandy Bottom on Saturday before the first Sunday in 
November 1867.
Brother Wm. C. TURNER chosen moderator opened Conference by praise visiting 
Brethren invited to seats with us. Brothers Wm. C. TURNER, Silas M. TURNER 
and John THOMSON give a verbal relation from the church at Beaverdam which 
was gladly received the welfare of the Church inquired into all in peace an 
invitation was given for the reception of members to fellowship none came 
forward. Elder William C. TURNER was again chosen Pastor of our Church for 
twelve months by unanimous consent. Then adjourned by praise. Wm. C. TURNER, 
Clk.
Quarterly meeting at Sandy Bottom on Saturday before the first Sunday in 
February 1868. The Church met in Conference chose Elder William C. TURNER, 
Moderator opened Conference by praise and invitation was given for visiting 
brethren of the same faith and order to take seats with us and give in there 
messages of correspondence then Wm. C. TURNER, S. M. TURNER, and John 
THOMPSON took seats with us and give a verbal relation of the church at 
Beaverdam which was gladly received. The welfare of the Church was inquired 
into all in peace. An Invitation was for the reception of members to 
fellowship when sister Winiford HINES cullerd, came forward with a letter 
from the Pleasant Plains Church and was received.
Agreed to commune tomorrow. Adjourned by praise. 
Silas M. TURNER, CC
William C. TURNER, Moderator.

Sister Winefred HINES is dismissed to join another Church.
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Monthly Meeting at Sandy Bottom on Saturday Before the first Sunday in March 
1869. The Church met in Conference chose Elder J. W. BROWN, Moderator who 
opened Conference by praise and invitation was given for visiting brethren 
of the same faith. And order to take seats with us and give in there 
messages of correspondence then S. M. TURNER and And John THOMSON took seats 
with us and give a verbal relation of the church at Beaverdam which was 
gladly received and invitation was given for the reception of members to 
fellowship when Hogan SMITH came forward with his experience faith in Christ 
and was received and was Baptized. The next day by Elder J. W. BROWN in 
Neuse River at a place called Camels Landing where there was warter much. 
Conference adjourned. Commune tomorrow. Redding CROOM.
Quarterly meeting at Sandy Bottom on Saturday before the first Sunday in 
June 1869 a door was opened, Nancy SMITH came forward and was rec'd to 
fellowship and was Baptized by James R. PARKS. The first Sunday in August 
following.
Sandy Bottom, Lenoir County, NC. Nov. 6th, 1869
Chose Brother James R. PARKER, Moderator and brother Silas M. TURNER, Clerk 
opened Conference by praise and invitation given for visiting brethren to 
take seats with us and to give in their messages of correspondence. Brethren 
Silas M. TURNER and John THOMPSON from Beaverdam gave a verbal relation and 
was gladly received. Also Brother Wright SMITH from Pleasant Plains was 
gladly received. The welfare of the Church was inquired into, all in peace, 
and invitation was given for the Reception of Members to fellowship. Chose 
Brother James R. PARKER, Pastor of this Church case Brother Redding
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CROOM, Clerk also chose brother CROOM Deacon and set him a part for 
ordination & agreed to commune tomorrow, Adjourn by praise J. R. PARKER, 
Moderator, 
S. M TURNER, Clerk.
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom, Lenoir Co., NC, February 5th, 1870
There was nothing done on the account of Eddi RAINES, the Preacher did not 
come.
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom, Lenoir Co., NC
Saturday before the first Sunday in May 1870, chose Elder James CAVENAUGH, 
Moderator who opened Conference by praise and prayer and invitation was 
given for visiting Brethren of the same faith and order to take seats with 
and when brethren Silas M. TURNER and John THOMPSON from Beaverdam stated 
they were all in Peace which was gladly received the well fare of the church 
was inquired into all in peace and invitation was given for the reception of 
members to fellowship; none came forward agreed to commune tomorrow. 
Adjourned by praise. The next day which was Sunday Morning at half past ten 
o'clock the two Brethren James R. PARKER, James CAVENAUGH performed the 
ordination upon Brother Redding CROOM to the office of Deacon Silas M. 
TURNER, Clerk; James CAVENAUGH, Moderator.

Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom, Lenoir Co., NC
Saturday before the first Sunday in August 1870 chose Brother James R. 
PARKER, Moderator who opened conference by praise, visiting brethren were 
invited to seats with us when Brother Silas M. TURNER from Beaver Dam Church 
gave a verbal relation and was gladly received, the State of the Church 
inquired into. All well then a door was opened for the reception of 
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members none came forward, Brother Hogan SMITH agreed to visit the Church at 
Beaver Dam the fourth Saturday and Sunday in September 1870. Brother Hogan 
SMITH agreed to go to the Association.
James R. PARKER, Moderator
Redding CROOM, Clerk
Then Adjourned, Commune tomorrow.

Quarterly meeting at Sandy Bottom, Lenoir Co., NC
Saturday before the first Sunday in November, 1870; chose Elder James R. 
PARKER, Moderator who opened Conference by praise called for correspondence. 
Brethren Silas M. TURNER and John THOMPSON from Beaverdam stated they were 
all in peace, and received three members at there last meeting which was 
gladly received, and invitation was given for the reception of members to 
fellowship none came forward. The welfare of the Church inquired into when 
the case of Peter CAMEL was taken up and he excluded for non attendance 
appointed Brother Hogan SMITH corresponding delegate to Beaverdam agreed to 
commune tomorrow.
Adjourned by Praise.
Redding CROOM, Clk.

Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom, Lenoir Co., NC.
Saturday before eat first Sunday in February 1871, chose Elder J. R. PARKER, 
Moderator who opened conference by praise called for correspondence, then 
brethren Silas M. TURNER and John THOMPSON from Beaverdam stated they were 
all in peace, and was gladly received, and invitation was given for the 
reception of members to fellowship, none came forward, the welfare of the 
Church inquired into all in peace. Appointed brother Hogan SMITH 
corresponding delegate to Beaverdam, Saturday before the fourth Sunday in 
March. Adjourned by praise, commune tomorrow. 
Redding CROOM, Clk.
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Quarterly meeting at Sandy Bottom, Lenoir Co., NC
Saturday before the first Sunday in May 1871. There was no conference held 
being no preacher. Elder J. R. PARKER, Preached on Sunday.

Saturday before the Third Sunday in May 1871.
Elder P. D. GOLD, Preached the church then went into conference chose Elder 
P. D. GOLD, Moderator who opened conference by prayer, there was no 
correspondence. A Door of Experience was opened for the reception of members 
then Samuel M. CROOM came forward and received to fellowship.
The State of the Church inquired into all well, Brother Hogan SMITH, 
delegated to visit the Beaverdam Church then agreed to commune tomorrow, 
then adjourned by praise. By the Moderator, till tomorrow ten o'clock at the 
warter for Baptism.
Redding CROOM, C. Clerk

At Sandy Bottom Meeting House, N. Carolina, Lenoir County on Saturday before 
the third Sunday in July 1871. Elder P. D. GOLD, preached after which the 
Door of the Church was opened for the reception of members. Sylvanus GRAY 
came forward and related his experience to the Church and was received on 
the day following Sunday was Baptized by Elder P. D. GOLD.
R. CROOM, C. Clerk

Yearly Meeting at Sandy Bottom, Lenoir  Co., NC. Saturday before the first 
Sunday in August 1871 chose Elder J. R. PARKER, Moderator who opened 
conference by praise and invitation was given for the reception of members 
to fellowship when Brother Adin Aldon SMITH, came forward and give evidence 
of faith in Christ and was received, also Sister Susan LEE, came
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forward and was received, the welfare of the Church was inquired into all in 
peace, appointed brethren Hogan SMITH, S. M CROOM and S. GRAY, delegates to 
the association, agreed to send one dollar and fifty cents to the 
association funds appointed, brethren Hogan SMITH and S.M CROOM 
corresponding delegates to Beaverdam, agreed that brother S. M. CROOM write 
the letter to the association adjourned by praise. Commune tomorrow.
Redding CROOM, C. Clerk

Nov. 4th, Saturday before the first Sunday in Nov. 1871; chose Elder J. R. 
PARKER, Moderator opened conference by praise the church chose Brother A. D. 
SMITH, Clerk the State of the church inquired into all in peace. 
Correspondence taken up none present and invitation was given for the 
reception of members to fellowship, none came forward, the church case 
Brother S.M. CROOM, Deacon and set him apart to be ordained the next day. 
Brethren delegated. H. SMITH & S. GRAY to visit Beaverdam the church agreed 
to hold the meeting once in every month; the Decorum was called for and read 
the next day which was Sunday morning at half pass ten o'clock the two 
Brethren James R. PARKER & P. D. GOLD performed the ordination upon Brother 
Samuel M. CROOM to the office of Deacon. Agreed to Commune tomorrow. 
Adjourned by Praise.
James R. PARKER, Moderator
A. D. SMITH, C. Clerk.

Nov. 25th 1871; AT Sandy Bottom Meeting House, NC; Lenoir Co. on Saturday 
Nov. 5th, 1871. Eld. R. D. HEART, Preached after witch the church choose 
Eld. R. D. HART, Moderator who open conference by praise and invitation was 
given for the reception of members one came. The church agreed to go in the 
Tosnet Union, something? Samuel M. CROOM, Delegate the Union. R. D. HART, 
Mod.; A. D. SMITH, C.C.
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May 4th, 1871
Saturday before first Sunday in May 1872
Quarterly Meeting at Sandy Bottom M. H.
Eld. P.D. GOLD preached the Church agreed to hold conference chose Eld. P.D. 
GOLD, Moderator. covenant of Faith by the Moderator call for correspondence 
brethren S. M TURNER from Beaverdam stated they were all in peace and 
received one member at their last meeting which was gladly received and 
invitation was given for the reception of members of fellowship none came 
forward the State of the Church inquired into when the cases of Major WOOTEN 
& his wife Hanner all colored was taken up and they excluded for none 
attendance appointed Brethren H. SMITH and S. M. CROOM corresponding 
delegates to Beaverdam Church, chose Eld. P. D. GOLD the Paster of the 
Church agreed to commune tomorrow. Adjourned by praise. 
A.D. SMITH, C.C.
Saturday before third Sunday in July 1872 
The Church at Sandy Bottom M. House
Agreed to call conference P. D. GOLD, Moderator who open conference by 
Praise the door of Church was open for the reception of members when Sister 
Tempa SMITH came forward give evidence of faith in Christ and was received 
and on Sunday following at the water the door of the Church was open when 
Sister Margret A. CROOM came forward give evidence of faith in Christ and 
was received to fellowship when on the same day Sister T. SMITH and Sister 
M. A. CROOM was Baptized on Sunday, July 18th, 1872.
A. D. SMITH, C.C.
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August 17th, 1872 the Yearly Meeting
Saturday before the third Sunday in August chose Eld. John T. BRINSON, 
Moderator who open conference by Praise & Prayer and the state of the Church 
was inquired into, all in Peace and Invitation was give to visiting Brethren 
to take seats with us when Brethren C. M. TURNER & John THOMPSON from 
Beaverdam Church take seats with us and invitation was given for the 
Reception of members to fellowship none came forward appointed Brethren A. 
D. SMITH & S. GRAY, Delegates to the association agreed to Send $1.00 to the 
Association fund. Appointed Brother Hogan SMITH corresponding delegate to 
Beaverdam Church. Appointed Brother A. D. SMITH to write the letter to the 
Association adjourned by Praise.
A. D. SMITH, Clk.
Saturday before the third Sunday in Oct 19th, 1872 the Church at Sandy 
Bottom agreed to hold conference chose Eld. P. D. GOLD, Moderator who open 
conference by Praise & Prayer the State of the Church inquired into all in 
peace corresponding Brethren was invited to take seats with us. When 
Brethren S. H. TURNER from BeaverDam C. & Eld. J. B. PARKER from Friendship 
C. & Eld. B. P. PITT from Towncreek --- Bro and Brother Benj. G. HARDY from 
Mewborns C. all was open Present and took seats with us the door of the 
Church was for the reception of members when Brother Matthew CACY came 
forward and give evidence of faith in Christ and was received and was 
Baptized Sunday morning and on Sunday following at the water the door of the 
church was open when Brother John SMITH came forward 
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and give evidence of faith in Christ and was received to fellowship with the 
Church and was Baptized the same day Sunday morning. The Church in 
conference on Saturday chose Brother Hogan SMITH, Deacon of the Church and 
set him apart for ordination on Sunday morning and with such - at half pass 
ten o'clock the two Brethren Elders P. D. GOLD & James R. PARKER performed 
the ordination upon Brother Hogan SMITH to the office of Deacon. The Church 
agreed to alter the time of holding their yearly meeting from the third 
Sunday and Saturday before in August up to the first Sunday and Saturday 
before in September and our quarterly meetings & monthly meetings be counted 
from the same that is to say that our meeting after this date to be held on 
the first Sunday done by order of conference. Eld. P. D. GOLD, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, C.C.
The Church at Sandy Bottom M. House on Saturday before the first Sunday in 
March 1873 held conference brother A. J. MOORE was chose Mod. who open 
conference by praise. Corresponding bothering was invited to take seats when 
S. M TURNER & John TOMPSON from Beaverdam Church took seats. The state of 
the Church was inquired into all in Peace. A door for the reception of 
members was open none came. Appointed Delegates to visit Beaverdam Church, 
A. D. SITH & Hogan SMITH delegates to Beaverdam Church.
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The Church Licensed Brother Matthew CACY to exercise his gift in the 
Ministry. Agreed to commune tomorrow conference adjourned by praise.
A. J. MOORE, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, C.C.

The Church at Sandy Bottom M. House on Saturday before the first Sunday June 
1873 held conference Eld. P. D. GOLD, Mod. who open conference by praise 
corresponding Breatheran was invited to take seats with us. Brother Silas M. 
TURNER was from Beaverdam took seat with us and stated that they was all in 
peace & the state of the Church inquired into all was in Peace. A door of 
the Church was open for the reception of members none came forward the 
Decorum was read appointed our Brother Hogan SMITH a delegate was sent to 
Beaverdam Church the Church agreed to Commune tomorrow. 
P. D. GOLD, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, C.C.

SEPT. 6TH, 1873
The Church at Sandybottom M. House in Conference Eld. P. D. GOULD, Mod. who 
open conference by praise & prayer. Corresponding delegates invited to take 
seats with us Brother John TOMPSON was from Beaverdam Church who took a seat 
with us. The State of the Church inquired into all in peace. A door of the 
Church was open for the reception of members where upon Julia P. SMITH & 
Sallie A. CACY came forward and give evidence in Christ and was recited also 
on Sunday morning at the water, Elizabeth CROOM came forward 
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and give evidence of her hope in Christ and all three was Baptized by Eld. 
P. D. GOLD. Appointed corresponding messengers to Beaverdam Church. M. CACY 
& H. SMITH agreed to go to Beaverdam Church the church chose Brother Matthew 
CACY to write the letter to the Association & agreed to send $1.50 to the 
Association funds and also appointed Brethering M. CACY & S. GRAY Deligates 
to the Association. Agreed to commune tomorrow.
P. D. GOLD, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, C. C.

The Church at Sandy B. in conference, Saturday before the first Sunday in 
Dec. 1873.
Eld. P. D. GOLD, Mod. The state of the church all in peace correspondence 
Brethren invited to seats with us none present. A door was open for the 
reception of members none came, appointed Deligates to Beaverdam Church. H. 
SMITH and S. GRAY agreed to go to Beaverdam Church. The Church agreed to 
give Breatheran M. CACY and Sister S. CACY and John SMITH and Sister Julia 
P. SMITH letters of Dismission in fellowship to construct a Church at Lewis 
School House in Wayne Co., NC which was regular constituted by the above 
named Bretherand.
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Feb. 28th, 1874
The Church at Sandy Bottom in conference choose Eld. J. S. DAMRION, Mod. & 
who open conference by Prayer visiting Brethren to take seats with us the 
state of the Church all in peace the door of the church was open none came, 
appointed brethren H. SMITH and A. D. SMITH delegates to Beaverdam Church 
agreed to commune tomorrow Sunday. 
J. S. D, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

June 8th, 1874
The Church at Sandy Bottom M. H. in conference choose Eld. W. A.? WOODARD, 
Mod. who open conference by Praise and Praire visiting brethren to seats 
with us the State of the Church all in peace the door of the Church was open 
none came appointed Brethren H. SMITH and A. D. SMITH delegates to Beaverdam 
Church agreed to commune tomorrow Sunday.
Eld. Wm. WOODARD, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

Sept. 5th 1874
The Church at Sandy Bottom M. H. in conference, Eld. P. D. GOLD, Mod. who 
open conference by Praise visiting Brethren to take seats with us the State 
of the Church all in peace the door of the church was open none came, 
appointed Brother H. SMITH delegate to Beaverdam Church and also Brethren A. 
D. SMITH and S. GRAY delegates to the Contentney Association.
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In Conference
- The Church appointed Brother A. D. SMITH to write the Church letter to the 
association and bear the same to it also donated $1.00 to the association 
fund, also agreed to commune tomorrow.
P. D. GOLD, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

Dec. 5th, 1874
The church at Sandy B. M. H. in conference Eld. P. D. GOLD, Mod. who open 
conference by Praise & Prayer the State of the Church all in peace visiting 
Brethren to take seats with us the door of the Church was open none came, 
appointed Brother H. SMITH to go to Beaverdam agreed to commune tomorrow. 
Adjourned by Praise. 
P. D. GOLD, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

March 6th, 1875
The Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference open by praise. Jarred DAMMOREN?, 
Mod. the state of the church inquired into all in peace corresponding 
Brethren invited to take seats with us. S. M TURNER and J. TOMPSON from 
Beaverdam Church the door of the was open none came forward appointed 
Delegats Breth, A. D. SMITH & H. SMITH to visit Beaverdam Church agreed to 
commune tomorrow adjourned by praise.
James DAMROAN, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

June 5th, 1875
The Church in Conference, chose A. J. MOORE, Mod. who open conference by 
praise and prayer visiting invited to seats with us, S. M TURNER from 
Beaverdam who took with us the State of the Church inquired into all in 
peace appointed delegates A. D. SMITH & H. SMITH to go to Beaverdam Church 
agreed to commune tomorrow. Adjourned by Praise ------------.
Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC.
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July 3rd, 1875
The Church at Sandy Bottom called conference. Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod. who 
open conference by praise, visiting invited to seats to us the state of the 
Church inquired into all in peace. The door of the Church was open for the 
reception of members when upon Julia A. SMITH came forward with a letter 
from Pleasant Plains Church and was received and also Lucy A. SMITH came 
forward and evidence of her hope in Christ and was received and was Baptized 
the next day July 4th, 1875. Adjourned by Praise by Mod.
A.J. MORE, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

Sept. 4th, 1875
The church at Sandy Bottom in Conference chose Joseph OBERY a license? 
Preacher, Mod. after open conference by Praise & prayer. The State of the 
Church inquired to al lin peace the door of the church was open none came, 
the Decorum was read and names of members was called. Delegate Bro. H. SMITH 
to visit Beaverdam Church and also chose Brethren A. D. SMITH & S. GRAY as 
delegates the contentney Association also donated $1.50 to the association 
fund. Appointed Brother A. D. SMITH to write the church letter to the 
association and bear the same the question of two associations took up the 
church agreed in the case of two associations to go with the upper 
association & agreed to commune tomorrow. Adjourned by praise.
J. OBEARY, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC
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Dec. 4th, 1875
The Church in conference chose Elder J. Burt? SCOTT?, Mod. who open 
conference by Prayer & Praise visiting invited total seats with us the State 
of the Church inquired into all in peace. Delegated Bro. H. SMITH to go to 
Beaverdam Church open the door of the church for the reception of members 
none came chose Elder A. J. MOORE our Pastor who excepted the care of the 
Church change his time of holding our quarterly meeting back the first 
Sunday & Saturday in February agreed to commence tomorrow. Adjourned by 
Praise. 
J. J. SCOTT, Mod. 
A. D. SMITH, CCC

Feb. 5th, 1876
The Church in conference Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod. who open conference by 
praise invited corresponding delegates Brethren M. TURNER & John TOMPSON to 
Beaverdam Church took seats the State of the inquired into all in peace the 
door of the Church was open none came appointed delegates to go to Beaverdam 
Church Brethren A. D. SMITH & H. SMITH agreed to commune tomorrow.
A. J. MOORE, Mod.
A. J. SMITH, CC

May 6th, 1876
The Church in conference Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod. who open conference by 
Praise corresponding delegates invited to seats. Bro. John TOMPSON to 
Beaverdam Church took seat with us the State of the church inquired into all 
in peace, the door of the church sine appointed Brethren A. D. SMITH & H. 
SMITH to Beaverdam Church. Agreed to commune tomorrow.
Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC.
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Sunday July 2nd, 1876
The Church at Sandy Bottom M. House call conference choose J. R. OBARY, 
Moderator the door of the Church was open for the receptions of members, 
Sister Rachel TAYLOR came forward and give evidence of her hope in Christ 
and was received to fellowship and the first Sunday in August was set for 
her to be Baptized, Adjourned by Praise.
J. R. OBARY, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

August 5th, 1876
The Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference A. J. MOORE, Mod. the State of the 
Church all in peace, correspondence called for from Beaverdam Church, 
Brethren S. M TURNER & John TOMPSON they took seats with us was all in 
peace. The Door of the Church was open for the reception of members none 
came, Brethren H. SMITH &  S. GRAY Delegates to Beaverdam Church also A. D. 
SMITH & S. GRAY to the Association and Brother S. GRAY to write the church 
letter to the Association donated $1.50 to the Association funds. The 
Baptism of Sister Rachel TAYLOR on Sunday, August the 18th which took place, 
commence tomorrow. Adjourn by Praise.
A. J. MOORE, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC
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Nov. 4th, 1876
The Church in Conference Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod. who open conference by 
Praise & Prayer corresponding Delegates invited to seats with us from 
Beaverdam. John TOMPSON was with us the State of the Church inquired into 
all was in peace, the Door of Church was open for the reception of members 
none came. Delegated Bro. H. SMITH to go to Beaerdam Church agreed to 
commune tomorrow, Nov. 5th, adjourn by Praise.
A. J. MOORE, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

Feb. 9th, 1877
The Church in conference Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod. who open conference by 
Praise invited visiting Brethren to seats with us from Beaverdam, S. M. 
TURNER, the State of the Church all in peace. The Door of the Church was 
none came, corresponding Deligates to Beaverdam Church, H. SMITH & A. D. 
SMITH agreed to commune tomorrow. 
A. J. MOORE, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC.

May 5th, 1877
The Church in Conference, Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod who open conference by 
Praise invited visiting brethren to seats with us from Beavedam, Bro. S. M. 
TURNER the estate of the Church all in peace, the door of the Church.
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for the reception none came.
The Church at Dudly Depot, Wayne County sent a Delegate Bro. Matthew SMITH 
to open correspondence and was received and agreed to correspond with Dudly 
Church, Bro. S. GRAY agreed to go to Dudly Church & H. SMITH & A. D. SMITH 
to Beaverdam Church agreed to commune tomorrow.
Adjourn by Praise, Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod. 
A. D. SMITH, CCC

June 30th, 1877
The Church in Conference chose Bro. J. R. OBARY, Mod. who open conference by 
Praise the State of the Church all in peace the Door of the Church was open 
for the reception of members where upon Sister Rebecca CROOM came forward 
and was received to fellowship at and the first Sunday in August was set for 
her to be Baptized. Adjourn by Praise.
J. R. OBARY, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

Aug. 4th, 1877
The Church at Sandy Bottom in conference choose Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod. who 
open conference by Praise & prayer and the State of the Church inquired in 
to all in peace the door of the church was open none came, correspondence 
was taken up from -
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Beaverdam, Bro. S. M. TURNER they were all in peace and from Dudly Church, 
Brother John SMITH, they were all in peace appointed Delegates to sister 
churches, Bro. A. D. SMITH to go to Beaverdam Church and S. GRAY to Dudly 
Church and Bro. S. GRAY our Delegate to the association  and to write the 
letter to the same donated $1.00 to the associations funds - Sister R. 
CROOM, was Baptized on Sunday, commune on Sunday, Adjourn by Praise.
Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod.
A. J. SMITH, CCC

Sept. 29th, 1877
The Union Meeting was held at Sandy Bottom Church, the Door of the Church 
was open and Sister Caroline HINES came forward and was received and was 
Baptized by Eld. A. J. MOORE on Sunday.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

Saturday before the first Sunday in November 1877 in Conference Elder Wm. 
WOODARD, Moderator who open conference by Praise, the State of the church 
all in Peace, the Door of the church was open none. Bro. S. M. TURNER &  
Dudly Church, John SMITH, Delegates to Sister Churches.
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to Beaverdam Church, Bro. H. SMITH & to Dudly Church, A. D. SMITH commune 
tomorrow adjourn by Praise. 
Eld. Wm. WOODARD, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

Saturday Feb. 2nd, 1878
The Church at Sandy Bottom in conference Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod. for who open 
conference by Prayer & Praise the State of the Church all in peace the Door 
of Church was open none came. Delegates from Sister Churches Beaverdam Bro. 
S. M. TURNER & from Dudly, Bro. Matthew SMITH appointed Delegates to 
Beaverdam Church, Brethren A. D. SMITH & H. SMITH to Dudly Church, S. GRAY, 
agreed to commune tomorrow, Sunday. 
Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

Saturday, May 4th, 1878
The church at Sandy Bottom in conference Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod. who open 
conference by Praise the State of Church all in peace. The Door of Church 
was open none came in, correspondence taken up from Beaverdam Church, Bro. 
S. M. TURNER & from Dudly Church, Bro. John SMITH, Delegates to Sister 
Churches, S. GRAY & A. D. SMITH - Dudly Church & H. SMITH & A. D. SMITH 
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to Beaverdam Church, commune tomorrow adjourn by Praise.
Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CC

Saturday, Aug. 3rd, 1878
The Church in conference Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod. who open conference by 
Praise, the State of all in peace, the door of the church was open, Sisters 
BIRD & Letty COLLIA come forward and give evidence of their hope in Christ 
and was received to fellowship and also on Sunday at the water Brother 
Frankling COLLIA was received to fellowship on confession of faith in Christ 
& all was Baptized. Conference took up correspondence from Beaverdam Church, 
Bro. S. M TURNER and from Dudly Church, Bro. John SMITH all received 
appointed Delegates to Sister Churches, Bro. H. SMITH to Beaverdam & S. 
GRAY, Dudly and to the association Brethren A. D. SMITH, S. GRAY and Bro. A. 
D. SMITH to write the Letter to the Association Donate $1.50 to its fund. 
Commune tomorrow.
Adj. by Praise
Eld. A. J. MOORE, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC.
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Saturday before the first Sunday in Nov. 187 The Church in Conference.
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Feb. 7th, 1879
The Church in conference at Sandy Bottom chose Brother S. GRAY, Mod. who 
open conference by Praise. The State of the Church in Peace. The Door of the 
church was open none came. Correspondence from Beaverdam. S. TURNER & from 
Dudly Church none, appointed Deligates to Beaverdam Church. H. SMITH, F. 
COLLIA & to Dudly, S. GRAY, Mod.; the church called on Eld. SUGGS & Wm. 
WOODARD to take the Pastoral care of the church.
Adjourned by Praise, Bro. S. GRAY, Mod. 
A. D. SMITH, CC


May 13th, 1879
The Church in Conference Eld. J. J. TAYLOR who open conference by Praise, 
Eld. Wm. WOODARD, Mod., the state of the church inquired into all in peace. 
The door of the church was open none came, correspondence taken up, 
Beaverdam, S. M. TURNER, Daly no one, the church had previously called on 
Bro. Eld. Wm. WOODARD  to take the Pastoral care who was present, decline to 
do so, then he church called on Eld. J. J. TAYLOR and appointed Brethren S. 
GRAY & A. D. SMITH to see Brother TAYLOR & request him to become our Paster 
opened Delegates to Beaverdam Church. Hogan SMITH & F. COLLIA to Dudly, S. 
GRAY commune tomorrow. Adjourned by Praise.
Eld. Wm. WOOODARD, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CC
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August 2, 1879

The Church at Sandy Bottom Meeting House in Con., Eld. J. J. TAYLOR, Mod. 
the state of the inquired in to all in Peace visiting invited to seats call 
for Delegates from Beaverdam, S. M TURNER & Dudly, John S MITH the door of 
the was open none came, appointed Delegates to sister Church to Beaverdam, 
H. SMITH & F. COLLIA to Dudly, S. GRAY, Delegats to the Contentney 
Association, Brethren A. D. SMITH & S. GRAY donated $1.00 to the Association 
fund and appointed Bro. A. D. SMITH to write the Church letters to the 
Association and bare the same & Eld. J. J. TAYLOR then excepted the Pastoral 
care of our church who was unanimously received, commune tomorrow. Adjourned 
by Praise
J. J. TAYLOR , Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CC

Saturday the 3rd Sunday, Nov. 1879.

The Church met at Sandy Bottom in Conference all in peace, the Business was 
disposed as usually. J. J. TAYLOR, Mod. 
A. D. SMITH, CC.

Feb. 24th, 1880
The Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference, Eld. who opened came by Praise 
visiting Bre. invited to seats the Church was all in Peace, the door of 
Church was open none joined today. Correspondence from Beaverdam, S. M. 
TURNER, Dudly by letter
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Appointed Delegates to Beaverdam, H. SMITH & A. D. SMITH to Dudly Church, S. 
GRAY, commune tomorrow.
J. J. TAYLOR, Mod. 
H. D. SMITH 

Called Conference, February, 25th, 1880

The Church called conference all in peace, the Door of the Church was open 
for the reception of members and sister Chrisianna SMITH came forward and 
late her hope in Christ and was received to fellowship and was baptized at 
our March meeting by letter, J. J. TAYLOR, Pastor.

Saturday before ehe 3rd Sunday in May 1880
The Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference. J. J. TAYLOR, Mod. the church was 
in Peace and the usual business was disposed of. Adjourned by Praise.
J. J. TAYLOR, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CC

Saturday before 3rd Sunday in August 1880

The Church in Conference, J. J. TAYLOR, Mod., The Church in Con was all in 
peace and the church business was disposed of in our usual way, Oh how good 
is to be in peace with the Breatheran. Adj. by Praise, J. J. TAYLOR, Mod.; 
A. D. SMITH, CC.

Saturday before the 3rd Sunday, Nov. 1880

The Church in Conference, J. J. TAYLOR, Mod.
The Church was all in peace and the church business was disposed inner usual 
way.
Adjourned by Praise.
J. J. TAYLOR, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CC.
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Saturday before 3rd Sunday Feb. 1881

The Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference, Eld. C. B. HASSLE, Mod. who open 
conference by Praise. Visiting Bretheran invited to seats, the Church was in 
peace, correspondence from Beaverdam, S. M. TURNER & A. LEE appointed 
Delegates to Beaverdam Church. A. D. SMITH, F. COALLIA.
Adjourned by Praise, C. B. HASSEL, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CC

May 14th, 1881

The Church at Sandy Bottom in conference, disposed of the Business in their 
usual way; the church was in peace. 
J. J. TAYLOR, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CC

Aug. 19th, 1881

The church at Sandy Bottom in Conference, J. J. TAYLOR, Mod. The State of 
the Church all in peace correspondence Beaverdam S. TURNER & A. LEE 
appointed delegates to Beaverdam, A. D. SMITH & F. CAULLIA, Delegates the 
Association Breatheran A. D. SMITH & S. GRAY and Bro. S. GRAY to write the 
letter to the Association. Donated $1.00 to the association fund.
The Church chose Brothers S. GRAY, Deacon of the Church.
Adj. by Peace.
J. J. TAYLOR, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CC.
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Saturday before 3rd Sunday in Nov. 1881

The Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference, J. J. TAYLOR, Mod. The State of 
the Church all in peace the Business of the disposed of in our usual way.
J. J. TAYLOR, Mod. 
A. D. SMITH, CC

Feb. Saturday before 3rd Sunday 1882

The Church at Sandy in conference, J. J. TAYLOR, Mod.
The State of the Church all in peace the Business of the Church despised of 
in our usual way. J. J. TAYLOR, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CC

Saturday before 3rd Sunday in March 
The Church at Sandy Bottom called conference Eld. John A. WILLIAMS, chosen 
Mod. the State of the Church some disorder, Sister Anne BIRD was found in 
disorder and the church appointed a committee to visit her appointed 
Brethren A. D.S MITH, F. CAULLIA to visit her.
Adjourned by Praise J. A. WILLIAMS, Mod., A. D. SMITH, CC.

April 15th, 1882
The Church at Sandy Bottom called com. choose Brother F. CAULLIA, Mod.
The state of the Church the case of Anner BIRD was called up and the 
committee who was appointed to visit her. A. D. SMITH & F. CAULLIA was 
called who reported found her in disorder and by her request was excluded 
from the Church & the Church agreed to drop correspondence with the church 
at Daly Church, Adjourned by Praise.
F. CAULLIA, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CC
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May, Saturday before 3rd Sunday 1882

The Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference, Eld. J. J. TAYLOR, Mod., The state 
all in peace appointed Deligates to Beaverdam Church, Breatheran A. D.S MITH 
& R. LEE as Delegates. Adj. by Praise, J. J. TAYLOR & A. D. SMITH, CC

Saturday before 3rd Sunday in August 1882

The Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference. Eld. J. J. TAYLOR, Mod. the State 
of the Church all in peace. Appointed Del. to the association, Brethren S. 
GRAY & R. LEE delegated and S. GRAY was appointed to write the church Letter 
to the church Letter to the Association and Bevr. the same Donated $1.00 the 
association fund all other church business disposed in order Adjourned by 
Praise.
J. J. TAYLOR, Mod.
A.D. SMITH, CC

Saturday before the 3rd Sunday Nov. 1882

The Church at Sandy Bottom in conference, Eld. J. J.TAYLOR, Mod. The state 
of the Church all in peace, no delegates from Beaverdam Church appointed 
Richard LEE to Beaverdam, Adjourned by Praise.
J. J. TAYLOR, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in May 1883

Church at Sandy Bottom in conference. Elder J. J. TAYLOR and the State of 
the Church all in peace, called for Deligates from Sister churches from 
Beaverdam, Brother A. LEE who gave us good news of some in gatherings? 
appointed Breatheran A. D. SMITH & R. LEE to Beaverdam Church. Adjourned by 
Praise.
Eld. J. J. TAYLOR, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC
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Saturday before 3rd Sunday in August 1883

The Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference, so Chose Brother S. GRAY, Mod. who 
open conference by praise the State of the Church all in peace called for 
delegates from Beaverdam, Brother A. LEE who was received who took seats 
with us the State of the Church was found in some disorder nd the act of 
Brother F. CAULLEAN & sisters Lettis CAULLIA & Rachel TAYLOR not attending a 
committee was chosen to visit then Brethren A. D. SMITH & S. GRAY & Richard 
LEE, the Church chose Brotheran S. GRAY & A. D. SMITH as Delegates to the 
Contentnea Association and donated $1.00 to the Association fund. Adjourned 
by Praise.
S. GRAY, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC
P.S.  the Church is without any Pastor 
A. D. SMITH, CCC

Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Nov. 1883

The Church in Conference chose Eld. J. J. TAYLOR, Mod. 
There was no correspondence, the business of the church was taken upon the 
aforesaid committee was called who reported that they visited Brother 
CAULLIA & wife & Sister TAYLOR and the Church agreed to drop the matter for 
the present, adjourned by Praise.
Eld. J. J. TAYLOR, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

Saturday before 3rd Sunday in May 1884

The Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference choose Elder J. J. TAYLOR, Mod. 
correspondence taken up Beaverdam, Brother A. LEE present who gave verbal 
relation of the Church at Beaverdam. The Door of the Church was open for the 
reception of members where upon Sisters Mary CROOM and Sary A. CROOM came 
forward and give in evidence of their hope in Christ and was received in 
fellowship of the church and was Baptized Sunday following the church 
adjourned by Praise.
Eld. J. J. TAYLOR, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC 
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The Church of Sandy Bottom in conference-August 1884.
The church choose Eld. J. J. TAYLOR, Mod. The State of the Church all in 
peace called for correspondence from Beaverdam, present. A. LEE-the door of 
Church was open, none came; appointed Brother A.D. SMITH as Deligate to 
Beaverdam Church and Brethren A.D. SMITH , S. GRAY as delegates to the 
Contentnea Association and Bro. S. GRAY to write the church letter to the 
same the church donate $1.00 to the Association funds adjourned by Praise.
Eld. J. J. TAYLOR, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

The Church at Sandy Bottom in conference Saturday before 3rd Sunday in Feb. 
1885.

The Church is in peace called for correspondence from Beaverdam, Bro. A. LEE 
the church agreed to call on Eld. John A. WILLIAMS as their paster and 
choose Bro. A. D. SMITH Delegates to Beaverdam Church and Bro. A. D. SMITH 
to see Bro. WILLIAMS and inform him the wishes of the church who did so and 
on Saturday before the first Sunday in April 1885 Brother John A. WILLIAMS 
excepted the Pastoral care of the Church at Sandy Bottom, the church agreed 
to change the time of holding their meeting from the 3rd Sundays to the 
first Sundays.
Eld. J. A. WILLIAMS, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

The Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference 
Saturday before the first Sunday in May Eld. J. A. WILLIAMS, Mod. the was 
found in the door of the Church was open none came forward, appointed Bro. 
A. D. SMITH as Deligate to Beaverdam Church as the Church adjourned by 
Praise & the Delegates Elder John A. WILLIAMS, Mod, A. D. SMITH, CCC from 
Beaverdam Church was brought? and A. LEE and Bro. John TOMPSON.
A. D. SMITH, CC
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Saturday before the first Sunday in June 1885

The Church at Sandy Bottom called conference Eld. J. A. WILLIAMS, Mod.; The 
State of the Church inquired into all in peace the door of the church was 
open for the reception of members where upon Sister Lizah SMITH from 
Beaverdam Church handed in a Letter wand was unanimously received to 
fellowship. Adjourned Eld. J. A. WILLIAMS, Mod. 
A. D. SMITH, Ch. CC

1885-The Church at SandyBottom called conference.
July the first Saturday 1885
Eld. John A. WILLIAMS, the State of the Church all in peace, the door of the 
church was open when Bro. Robard JOHNSTON came forward and give in his hope 
in Christ and was received to fellowship and was Baptized on Sunday 
following. Adjourned by Praise.
Eld. John A. WILLIAMS, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CCC.

Saturday before the first Sunday-August 1885
The Church at Sandy Bottom in Conference, Elder J. A. WILLIAMS, Mod.; the 
State of the Church all in peace there was no correspondence from other 
Churches the Door of the was open none came forward appointed Brethren A. D. 
SMITH & R. LEE as Delegates, Beaverdam Church and Brethren R. LEE and R. A. 
JOHNSTON to the Association to be heard at Mewborns M. H. in Greene County 
and Donate $1.00 to the Associations fund. Adjourned by praise.
A. D. SMITH, CCC

The Church at Sandy Bottom - Nov. 1885
in Conference, Eld. J. A. WILLIAMS, Mod. & the State of the Church all in 
peace and the business of the Church was disposed of in usual way.
John A. WILLIAM, Mod.
A. D. SMITH, CC.





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