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

   *next page cont.*

     Tabbie Odle

     Ngine Catron

     Nancy Vaughn

     Fahir Jones

     Addie Smith         

     Ader Morris

Death Roll for 1890-1911

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