{"id":1135,"date":"2012-03-20T17:08:48","date_gmt":"2012-03-20T17:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tngenweb.org\/perry\/?p=1135"},"modified":"2012-03-21T19:20:29","modified_gmt":"2012-03-22T00:20:29","slug":"cedar-grove-church-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tngenweb.org\/perry\/cedar-grove-church-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Cedar Grove (A.M.E.) Church"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now known as Roberts Chapel
\nsubmitted by Rachel Szuliman, 30 March 2009<\/h3>\n

Historical Information, list of Members 1898, death roll<\/p>\n

Historical Information<\/h3>\n

Located on Hill St. this list contains many of the founding member of the African Methodist Church here in Linden.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Later land was donated by Mr. Luke Webb’s Grandfather for Church, School, and homes.\u00a0 The only payment required were taxes on the land.\u00a0 This happened after the emancipation of the slaves. This area included the location of the Linden High School, as well.\u00a0 The first church was called Cedar Grove A.M.E. according to Mrs. Helen Smith.<\/p>\n

Roll of Members 1898 Linden Church<\/h3>\n

1. J.T. Thomas
\n2. J.H. Lewis
\n3. A.G. Craig
\n4. J.T. Catron
\n5. H.G. Catron
\n6. G.T. Thomas
\n7. H. Taylor
\n8. H.C. Catron
\n9. H. Morris
\nl0.J.H. Rhods
\n11. John Smith
\nRichard Vaughn
\nM.H. Dickerson
\n12. Adline Craig
\n13. Martha Sharp
\n14. Kathie Brashiar
\n15. Rosa Thomas
\n16. Joaner Craig
\n17. Elen Jones
\n18. Susiard A. Odle
\n19. Marget Catron
\n20. Anika Moms\u00a0\u00a0 (died Apr 20th 1898)
\n22. Amanda Taylor
\n23. Florence Thomas
\n24. Addir Brashear
\n25. Tigger E. Dickerson
\n26. Henryater Catron
\n27. Elogy Catron
\n28. Mollie Guthrie
\n29. Floar Sharp (dead)
\n30. Jane Ridley
\n31. Mary Ward
\n32. Corina Bass
\n33. Julia Jones
\n34. Kittie Smith
\n35. Bettie Brooks
\n36. Ella Vaughn
\n37. Ester Lee Craig
\n38. Fuler Jones (dead)
\n39. Bertie Robinson
\n40. Hariet Robinson
\n41. Hariet Lewis
\n42. Marthie Rhods<\/p>\n

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\nTabbie Odle
\nNgine Catron
\nNancy Vaughn
\nFahir Jones
\nAddie Smith
\nAder Morris<\/p>\n

Death Roll for 1890-1911<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name of Person<\/strong><\/th>\nDate of Death<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Larry Jones<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adam Hunter<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
George Odle<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sophronia Thomas<\/td>\nApril\u00a01890<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elizia Hunter<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lucy Ann Odle\u00a0F. Sharp<\/td>\nJan 13, 1898<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emerline Lewis<\/td>\nJune 16, 1898<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amika Mom<\/td>\nApril 20, 1898<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zuler Jones<\/td>\nNov. 10, 1898<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John Thomas<\/td>\nJan 28,\u00a01899<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mibbra Thomas<\/td>\n1899<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Asbeary Craig<\/td>\nNov. 26, 1899<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anderson Odle<\/td>\nOct. 13,\u00a01899<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flora (Florah) Pearson<\/td>\nApr. 22,1900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zinkita Odle<\/td>\nAug 18,\u00a01900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cora (Corah) Sharp<\/td>\nAug 25,\u00a01900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minia Vaughn<\/td>\nAug\u00a0\u00a01900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alberta Jones (Baby)<\/td>\nJuly 21,\u00a01900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coar (Cora) Robinson<\/td>\n1900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prestey Pearsons (Baby)<\/td>\n1900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Harry Odle\u00a0 (Adult)<\/td>\nFeb. 7, 1901<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Milbry Guthheart\u00a0\u00a0 (spelling?)<\/td>\n1899<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Andrew Morris1899Adren Morris<\/td>\n1900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
William PearsonJune<\/td>\n1901<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sarah Sharp’s baby<\/td>\nAug 18, 1901<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jaye Vaughn’s baby<\/td>\nJuly\u00a01901<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John Sharp’s baby<\/td>\nJuly\u00a01901<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ader (Ada) Thomas’ baby<\/td>\nNov 12, 1901<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ader (Ada) Morris’ Baby<\/td>\nDec 8,\u00a01901<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adline Craig died<\/td>\nMarch 12, 1902<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Henry Rhods<\/td>\nSept.\u00a0\u00a01901<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joe A. Morris died<\/td>\nMar. 6,\u00a01902<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
R. E. Jonior Sharp died<\/td>\nFeb\u00a01903<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jane Ridley\u00a0 died<\/td>\nFeb\u00a01903<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Line Dotson<\/td>\nMar\u00a0 190?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ike Bunch<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Murry Bunch<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alex Sharp died<\/td>\nJuly 25, 1905<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carline Jones<\/td>\nSept 23, 1904<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Albert Catron<\/td>\n1895<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chester Catron<\/td>\n1898<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jack Sutton<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Old Man Nance<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clayburn (Piggie) Catron<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prof Jos A Price<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Martha SharpNov 22,\u00a01905<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John Sharp’s baby<\/td>\nNov 25,\u00a01905<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alma Vaughn<\/td>\nApril\u00a0\u00a01906<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nancy Price<\/td>\nApril\u00a0\u00a01906<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joe A Brashear<\/td>\nMar 30,\u00a01907<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Andy Morris<\/td>\nApril 24,\u00a01907<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Edman Lewis<\/td>\nApril 31,\u00a01907<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elvira Moten<\/td>\nSept 30,\u00a01907<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Birdie Sharp<\/td>\nNov 28,\u00a01907<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elsie Lewis<\/td>\nJune\u00a01907<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bettie Brooks<\/td>\nDec 27, 1907<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John Oliver<\/td>\nJan 18,\u00a01908<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flonna Tubbs<\/td>\nMar 22,\u00a01908<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John Bunch<\/td>\nFeb 13,\u00a01908<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gertrude Jones (baby)<\/td>\nApr 8,\u00a01908<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joe Price<\/td>\nJuly 15, 1908<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Henry Taylor<\/td>\nNov 3, 1908<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elen Jones<\/td>\n1909<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jess Sparks<\/td>\n1909<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
George Thomas Jr.<\/td>\nOct 8, 1909<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sarah Sharp<\/td>\nMay 2, 1910<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sister Lehela Scott<\/td>\nAug 5, 1910<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sister Sarah Pettiegrew<\/td>\nAug 31, 1910<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Willy Jones<\/td>\n1910<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bulea Catron<\/td>\nMay\u00a01911<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Transcription of the original deed for the Cedar Grove AME Church<\/strong><\/p>\n

Submitted by Rachel Szuliman 06 Aug 2009:<\/em><\/p>\n

This was the original copy of the deed for the Cedar Grove AME Church.\u00a0 This was found at the George Thomas home.\u00a0 The envelope was written by his wife, Florence Brashier Thomas.<\/p>\n

Envelope:<\/p>\n

“Look – Look.\u00a0 Copy of Cedar Grove Church lot deed A.M.E. church property”<\/p>\n

Paper:<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Source:\u00a0 Book T, Page 209<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Back to Churches page<\/a><\/p>\n

Please e-mail me if you have any of this information, for any church (past or present) in Perry County.\u00a0 Thank you.\u00a0\u00a0 Contact Jerry L Butler,<\/a> your Perry County TNGenWeb coordinator.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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