Now known as Roberts Chapel
submitted by Rachel Szuliman, 30 March 2009
Historical Information, list of Members 1898, death roll
Historical Information
Located on Hill St. this list contains many of the founding member of the African Methodist Church here in Linden. I was told by Mrs. Helen Smith that Adline Craig was a founding member, and first meetings were held in a Cow Barn, located near the Perry County Health Department, and Dr. Avrett’s Offices. Later land was donated by Mr. Luke Webb’s Grandfather for Church, School, and homes. The only payment required were taxes on the land. This happened after the emancipation of the slaves. This area included the location of the Linden High School, as well. The first church was called Cedar Grove A.M.E. according to Mrs. Helen Smith.
Roll of Members 1898 Linden Church
1. J.T. Thomas
2. J.H. Lewis
3. A.G. Craig
4. J.T. Catron
5. H.G. Catron
6. G.T. Thomas
7. H. Taylor
8. H.C. Catron
9. H. Morris
l0.J.H. Rhods
11. John Smith
Richard Vaughn
M.H. Dickerson
12. Adline Craig
13. Martha Sharp
14. Kathie Brashiar
15. Rosa Thomas
16. Joaner Craig
17. Elen Jones
18. Susiard A. Odle
19. Marget Catron
20. Anika Moms (died Apr 20th 1898)
22. Amanda Taylor
23. Florence Thomas
24. Addir Brashear
25. Tigger E. Dickerson
26. Henryater Catron
27. Elogy Catron
28. Mollie Guthrie
29. Floar Sharp (dead)
30. Jane Ridley
31. Mary Ward
32. Corina Bass
33. Julia Jones
34. Kittie Smith
35. Bettie Brooks
36. Ella Vaughn
37. Ester Lee Craig
38. Fuler Jones (dead)
39. Bertie Robinson
40. Hariet Robinson
41. Hariet Lewis
42. Marthie Rhods
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Tabbie Odle
Ngine Catron
Nancy Vaughn
Fahir Jones
Addie Smith
Ader Morris
Death Roll for 1890-1911
| Name of Person | Date of Death |
|---|---|
| Larry Jones | |
| Adam Hunter | |
| George Odle | |
| Sophronia Thomas | April 1890 |
| Elizia Hunter | |
| Lucy Ann Odle F. Sharp | Jan 13, 1898 |
| Emerline Lewis | June 16, 1898 |
| Amika Mom | April 20, 1898 |
| Zuler Jones | Nov. 10, 1898 |
| John Thomas | Jan 28, 1899 |
| Mibbra Thomas | 1899 |
| Asbeary Craig | Nov. 26, 1899 |
| Anderson Odle | Oct. 13, 1899 |
| Flora (Florah) Pearson | Apr. 22,1900 |
| Zinkita Odle | Aug 18, 1900 |
| Cora (Corah) Sharp | Aug 25, 1900 |
| Minia Vaughn | Aug 1900 |
| Alberta Jones (Baby) | July 21, 1900 |
| Coar (Cora) Robinson | 1900 |
| Prestey Pearsons (Baby) | 1900 |
| Harry Odle (Adult) | Feb. 7, 1901 |
| Milbry Guthheart (spelling?) | 1899 |
| Andrew Morris1899Adren Morris | 1900 |
| William PearsonJune | 1901 |
| Sarah Sharp’s baby | Aug 18, 1901 |
| Jaye Vaughn’s baby | July 1901 |
| John Sharp’s baby | July 1901 |
| Ader (Ada) Thomas’ baby | Nov 12, 1901 |
| Ader (Ada) Morris’ Baby | Dec 8, 1901 |
| Adline Craig died | March 12, 1902 |
| Henry Rhods | Sept. 1901 |
| Joe A. Morris died | Mar. 6, 1902 |
| R. E. Jonior Sharp died | Feb 1903 |
| Jane Ridley died | Feb 1903 |
| Line Dotson | Mar 190? |
| Ike Bunch | |
| Murry Bunch | |
| Alex Sharp died | July 25, 1905 |
| Carline Jones | Sept 23, 1904 |
| Albert Catron | 1895 |
| Chester Catron | 1898 |
| Jack Sutton | |
| Old Man Nance | |
| Clayburn (Piggie) Catron | |
| Prof Jos A Price | |
| Martha SharpNov 22, 1905 | |
| John Sharp’s baby | Nov 25, 1905 |
| Alma Vaughn | April 1906 |
| Nancy Price | April 1906 |
| Joe A Brashear | Mar 30, 1907 |
| Andy Morris | April 24, 1907 |
| Edman Lewis | April 31, 1907 |
| Elvira Moten | Sept 30, 1907 |
| Birdie Sharp | Nov 28, 1907 |
| Elsie Lewis | June 1907 |
| Bettie Brooks | Dec 27, 1907 |
| John Oliver | Jan 18, 1908 |
| Flonna Tubbs | Mar 22, 1908 |
| John Bunch | Feb 13, 1908 |
| Gertrude Jones (baby) | Apr 8, 1908 |
| Joe Price | July 15, 1908 |
| Henry Taylor | Nov 3, 1908 |
| Elen Jones | 1909 |
| Jess Sparks | 1909 |
| George Thomas Jr. | Oct 8, 1909 |
| Sarah Sharp | May 2, 1910 |
| Sister Lehela Scott | Aug 5, 1910 |
| Sister Sarah Pettiegrew | Aug 31, 1910 |
| Willy Jones | 1910 |
| Bulea Catron | May 1911 |
Transcription of the original deed for the Cedar Grove AME Church
Submitted by Rachel Szuliman 06 Aug 2009:
This was the original copy of the deed for the Cedar Grove AME Church. This was found at the George Thomas home. The envelope was written by his wife, Florence Brashier Thomas.
Envelope:
“Look – Look. Copy of Cedar Grove Church lot deed A.M.E. church property”
Paper:
W.C. Webb C/M to James Guthrie et als as trustees of the Cedar Grove Church Colored Beginning at the North west corner of a 160 acre tract one belonging to H.J. Freeman, runs East with a North boundary line of said tract, 209 feet to a stake, south 209 feet to a stake, west 209 feet to a stake, north 209 feet to the beginning, containing one acre in conformity with said decree
Source: Book T, Page 209
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