The Baptist Church Book
of Pleasant Hill
Robertson County


Book 3, January 1895 - June 1903

Transcribed from microfilm by
Jerald Wilson of Greenfield, Ind.
Copyright protected, August 2007



Names of Church Members of Pleasant Hill

 

(page 1 of forward)

1.  Fannie Bigbee

2.  Charlie Payne

3.  Isaac Walker

4.  Thomas Bigbee

5.  Henry Roark

6.  B. (H.) Pool dismissed by letter

7.  Eulala Gossett died Jan 1903

8.  Frank Eubanks

9.  Dixie Eubanks

10. Ellen Barry now Sycles

11. Florence Roark dismissed by letter

12. Henry Dennis

13. Mary Duer dead

14. Floyd Barry

15. Francis Wilson dead

16. Elizabeth Wright

17. Margaret Barry

18. Rufus Webb died (___) (__)

19. Janie Wright

20. Maggie McGlothin (Jones) dis by letter

21. Nancy Roark dis by letter

22. Charles Roark dis by letter

23. C. H. Dennis died March 1897

24. Lucy Wright

25. John Wright

26. Alice Payne

27. Daniel Redferrin

28. Joseph Austin

29. Sina Austin

30. John Sanders dropped

31. Emma (Dickins) now Summerville

32. Ella Wright died 1901

33. Susie Swan dis by letter

34. (Jettie) Roark

35. Eliza Wright now Patterson

36. Richard Wilson dis by letter

37. Bettie McDuffy dis by letter

 

(page 2 of forward)

38. Richard Pool dis by letter

39. Susie Pool

40. Vista Wright dis by letter

41. Harriett Griffin

42. Norah Payne

43. Marion Webb excluded by req

44. Eliza Webb died Dec 1902

45. Jeff Hardin

46. Monroe Welch

47. Gus Duer dis by letter

48. Robt Sanders

49. Tilford Pond

50. Dutch Pond

51. Sissie Pond

52. Laura Gossett died Feb 1903

53. John Gossett

54. Oswald Dennis

55. Mary Smart dis by letter

56. M. Eldridge dead

57. Bro Eldridge

58. Nick Sanders

59. Lucky Barry

60. Benn Gossett excluded

61. Willie Groves

62. Johnie Matheson

63. Lovie Hall dis by letter August 1902

64. Effie Gossett

65. Ben H. Gossett

66. Mattie Barry now Fowler dis by letter

67. Ivie Duer dis  by letter

68. Minnie Cummings dis by letter

68. Claud Austin

70. Alford Biggs

71. Robt Wilson

72. Willie Long dis by letter

73. J. C. Gilbert

 

(page 3 of forward)

Names of Gentlemen

William W. Payne

James Webb

Arthur Duer

Willie Duer

James Duer

Aaron Pool

James Jernigan

James Payne

Columbus Wright

Ewin Jernigan

Walter Barry

Frank E. Gossett

John Summerville (crossed out)

John W. Tippit

Thomas Stirnger

Thomas Summerville

Larkin C. Payne

Amos Summerville

William Summerville

C. Jeff Rigsby

T. Porter Groves Hendersonville

T. S. Wright (Bud)

R. Lee Smart

W. Campbell Gossett

E. F. Peden

 

(page 4 of forward)

Names of Gentlemen

Charlie Payne

Isaac Walker, Woodston Kan.

Thomas Bigbee

Henry Roark

Frank Eubank

Henry Dismukes (crossed out)

Floyd Barry

John Wright

Daniel Redferrin

Joseph Austin

Jeff Hardin, Ashburn Tenn

Monroe Welch

Robt Sanders

Tilford Pond

John M. Gossett

Oswald Dennis

(Blank) Eldridge

Nick Sanders

Lucky Barry

Willie C. Groves

Ben H. Gossett

Claude Austin

Alfred Biggs

Robert Wilson

Julius C. Gilbert

Wilson Webb

Virgil Payne

Pleas Wright Jr.

Lee Jones

Albert Pond

James Stout

Ewin Austin

Floyd Woodall

Long Austin

 

(page 5 of forward)

Names of ladies

Sarah Swann

Mollie Rigsbee

Flora Payne

Rebecca Wright

Nannie Payne

Bessie Groves

Bertie Austin

Henrietta Dinning

Ella Summerville

Jennie Groves

Birdie Denning

Daisy Tippit

Elsie Tippit

Bettie Tippit

Ida Wright waiting for letter

Emma Jernigan

Nellie Chisholm waiting for letter

Minnie Denning

Pearl Payne

Sallie Summerville

Lieu Byram

Ivie Morris

Mary Duers

Mary Summerville

Josie Merritt

Mary Jernigan

Mary Hayden

Mary A. Bowers

Lydia J. Groves

Queene V. McAdams

Virginia Armstrong

Ada D. Woodall

E. Malinda Payne

Martha Roark

Nora Wright

Cora Adkins

Mary Barry

Mollie Miller

 

(page 6 of forward)

Ladies names

Emma Payne

Lizzie Summerville

Carrie Wright

Fanny Bigbee

Dixie Eubanks

Ellen Sycles

Elizabeth Wright

Malissa Barry

Lucy Wright

Alice Payne

Sina Austin

Emma Summerville

Jettie Roark

Eliza Patterson

Susie Pool

Harriett Griffin

Nora Payne

Mrs Tilford Pond

Sissie Pond

Johnnie Matheson

Effie Gossett

Delia Stringer

Bulena Barry

Carrie Pool

Nora Dinning

Missie Matheson

Viola Wright

Josephine Gilbert (crossed out)

Emma Austin

Lizzie Groves

Ozella Austin

Lillie Groves

Belle Yates

Maggie Cardwell

Tryphenia Payne

Ardenia Webb

Ellen Duer

Maud Duer

Maggie Jernigan

 

(page 7 of forward)

74. Pleasant Wright died Dec the 6th, 96

75. Tryphenia Wright died Dec the 7th, 96

76. Wilson Webb

77. Catherine Barry diedDec the 9th 96

78. Charles Matherson dead

79. Benn Pond excluded

80. Delia Stirnger

81. Bulena Barry

82. Lana Wright died 1898

83. Virgil Payne

84. Lula Hall dis by letter

85. Cassie Pool

86. Norah Dinning

87. Missie Matherson

88. Viola Wright

89. Pleasant Wright Jr.

90. Lee Jones

91. Albert Pond

92. James Stout

93. Sam Eldridge Dead

94. Willie McNeely excluded by request

95. Josephine Gilbert dead

96 Ewin Austin

97. Fannie Austin

98. Floyd Woodall

99. Lizzie Gossett now Groves, dead

100. Lou Austin

101. Ozella Austin

102. Ann Roney dead

103. Rev J. W. Swan died Jan 29, 1904

104. Lillie Wright now Groves

105. Bell Wheeler now Yates

106. Rev F. P. Dodson dis by letter

107. Kittie Dodson dis by letter

108. Pearl Dodson dis by letter

109. Earnest Dodson dis  by letter

 

(page 8 of forward)

94 members July 4th, 1901

102 living members Oct 9, 1901

110. Mary Dodson dis by letter

111. Maggie Eldridge now Cardwell

112. Frank Ham excluded by request

113. Wm W. Payne

114. Tryphenia Payne

115. Charles Stringer dis by letter

116. Florence Stinger dis by letter

117. James Webb

118. Ardenia Webb

119. Arthur Duer

120. Willie Duer

121. James Duer

122. Ellen Duer

123. Maud Duer

124. Joe Biggs dis by letter 1902

125. Luna Biggs dis by letter 1902

126. Aaron Pool

127. James Jernigan

128. Maggie Jernigan

129. Sarah Swann

130. Mollie Rigsby

131. James Payne

132. Flora Payne

133. Columbus Wright

134. Rebecca Wright

135. Ewin Jernigan

136. Nannie Payne

137. Bessie Groves

138. Bertie Austin died Jan 14, 1904

139. Henrietta Dinning

140. Walter Barry

141. Frank Gossett

142. Mollie Summerville died Apr 11, 1903

143. Ella Summerville

 

(page 9 of forward)

103. Mrs Jennie Groves

104. Birdie Dinning

105. Daisy Tippit

106. Elsie Tippit

107. Bettie Tippit now Austin

108. J. H. Tippit

109. Ida Wright

110. Emma Jernigan

111. Nellie Chisholm

112. Minnie Dinning

113. Thomas Stringer

114. Pearl Payne

115. Thos. Somerville (Dock)

116. Mrs. Thos. Somerville

 

(page 1)

1895

Jan 12, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Jan 1895, no service on account of bad weather.

                                                                                                                                Rev T. W. Willis mod

                                                                                                                                L. N. Sanders clerk

 

Feb 23, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the fourth Sunday in Feb 1895, services conducted by bro C. B. Payne in the absence of a pastor. The committee on stoves made their report and one stoves was received and committee discharged. Com to see Bro Austin and Redferrin. Bro Redferrin said he was sorry and wanted the Church to forgive him. Bro A. still deferred, a new committee was formed to see him. Bros Floyd Barry, Lon Austin.  Bro Willis said we had his answer we the Church that he could not preach for us this year, 95. Bro J. L. Jernigan and wife were dismissed by letter their own request. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                C. B. Payne mod

                                                                                                                                L. N. Sanders clerk

 

(page 2)

Apr 15, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Apr 1895, services conducted by Rev. F. P. Dodson, doors of Church opened for members but no one came forward, Bro Austins case was dropped. Bro T. W. Willis and wife called for letters of dismission from our church, also Bro W. W. Payne and wife and Bro Richard Demonbrain which were all granted. No other business conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                L. N. Sanders clerk

 

Mar 19, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Mar 1895, with the absence of a pastor Bro Floyd Barry was elected Mod. Bro Floyd Barry, Lan Austin made their report as a committee. Bros Eldridge, Demonbrain, Redferrin said that they were sorry for their acts and wanted the church to forgive them, Bro Austin was deferred. Rev F. P. Dodson was called to the pastoral care of the Church pronounced

 

(page 3)

that he would serve, no other business conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                L. N. Sanders clerk

 

May 11, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in May 95, services conducted by Rev. F. P. Dodson, doors of church opened for new members but no one came forward. On Sunday the following resolutions were adopted. Whereas it is contrary to the belief and practice of (most) Baptist and whereas some of our members of this church have been violating this faith and practice be it resolved,

(1) That it is the sense of this church that every member and those who shall become members are in full sympathy with our faith and practice.

(2nd) That any member guilty of practicing open Communion or encouraging the practice shall be subject to  being with by the church and failing to give satisfaction to the church shall be excommunicated from the church for failing to recognize church authority

 

 

(page 4)

Bro W. W. Payne was licensed for the ministry. No other business conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                L. N. Sanders clk

 

June 8, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat June the 8 before the sec Sunday, service conducted by Rev. F. P. Dodson doors of church opened to receive members but no one came forward, Bros C. W. Roark and Bro Floyd Barry as a committee appointed to visit some of our members who had been using profanity made their report, Bro J. R. Wilks requested his name be erased, Bros L. C. Payne, T. J. Bigbee requested forgiveness from the church. Bro W. W. Payne was granted license for the ministry. No business conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                L. N. Sanders clk

 

(page 5)

July 13, 1895, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in July 95, service conducted by Rev. F. P. Dodson doors of church opened to receive members but no one came forward, Bros John Wright, Floyd Barry , Nick Sanders were appointed delegates to the association.  Protracted meeting was to begin sec Sunday in Oct 95. Sis Vesta Wright, Ozella Austin, Nick Sanders were committee on missions, no other business conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                L. N. Sanders clk

 

 

Aug 10, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in August 95, service conducted by Rev. F. P. Dodson doors of church opened to receive members but no one came forward, Bros Pools case was deferred and a disorderly committee was appointed to visit all disorderly conducts in the church. Case of Lon Austin and Willie Long the church granted forgiveness and case dropped.

 

(page 6)

 Aug 10, church appointed as a disorderly committee Bros John Wright, Charley Payne, Floyd Barry, Dan Redferren. No other business conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                L. N. Sanders clk

 

(this minute was written through a misunderstanding, the commit was appointed for one case only, instead of  a standing committee)

 

Sept, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Sept 95, service conducted by Rev. F. P. Dodson doors of church opened to receive members but no one came forward, Sis Louie Hall was elected organist, Committee made their report as follows, We the undersigned committee having appointed by the Pleasant Hill Church to see after disorderly members are now ready to submit the following

 

(page 7)

report to the Church concerning Bro R. W. Pools and sister Jettie Roarks case, after having made a through and impartial investigation of the case we are sorry to report that Bro R. W. Pool has visited the house of sis Jettie which we consider improper to often. Bro Pools acknowledged the same. We as your committee recommend his resignation as deacon.

                                                                                Committee            (               C. B. Payne

                                                                                                                (               Floyd Barry

                                                                                                                (               J. C. Wright

no other business, conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                L. N. Sanders clk

 

Oct 13, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Oct 95, service conducted by Rev. F. P. Dodson doors of church opened to receive members

 

(page 8)

and Bro J. C. Gilbert joined by letter and sister Josephine Gilbert joined by experience and Bro Alford Biggs joined exp on Wednesday and Bro Claude Austin on Sunday and on Sun we met at the waters and baptized by Bro Bob Wilson, Alford Biggs, Willie Long and Claude Austin, and on Friday Bro F. P. Dodson was elected as pastor for the year 96, Bro Gus Duer and wife, R. W. Pool, Bettie Pool, Susie Smart, M. Barry called for letters of dismission from our church. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                L. N. Sanders cc

 

Dec 7, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Dec 95, service conducted by Rev. F. P. Dodson first business was the church appointed a finance committee containing the following, J. L. Barry, W. C. Groves, R. J. Sanders, next this committee was to appoint a sexton for the year 96 and pay him for his work.

 

 

(page 9)

Lamps received and committee dismissed. Bro J. C. Sanders was released from our Church. conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                L. N. Sanders cc

 

No services in November on account of bad weather only on Sunday Bro Borthick preached for us.

                                                This ends the year 1895,

 

1896

 

Jan, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Jan 96, service conducted by Rev. F. P. Dodson doors of church opened to receive members but no one came forward. Finance comm. made their report as follows, for Pastor's salary $83.00, Bro Henry Roark sexton for the year 96 his salary $20.00

 

(page 10)

Jan 11, Rev F. P. Dodson excepted his call as Pastor for an unlimited time. Bros J. C. Wright, C. B. Payne were elected deacons and were ordained Sat before the sec Sunday Feb 1896. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                L. N. Sanders cc

 

Feb 8, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Feb 96, Sermon in the morning by Rev F. P Dodson, doors of church opened to receive members but no one came forward. In the afternoon Rev W. W. Payne preached 1 ser. Rev Payne, P. Dodson with the deacons form Mt. Carmel and Providence attended to the ordination of our deacons. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders cc

 

(page 11)

March 7, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Mar 96, sermon by Rev. Dodson , minutes of last meeting adopted as read. Doors of Church opened to receive members and sis Catherine Barry joined by letter and on Sun sister Osie Eldridge joined by experience. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders cc

 

April 11, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Apr 96, Sermon by Rev Dodson minutes of last meeting were adopted as read, Doors of church opened to receive new members and Bro Bennie Pond joined by restoration and Bro Charles Matheson by letter, 5th Sunday meeting to be held with our church in May 96. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders cc

 

(page 12)

May 3rd, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in May 96, Sermon in the morning by Rev F. P Dodson, doors of church opened to receive members but no one came forward. First report of the finance committee adopted. A motion put before the church by bro Floyd Barry and sec by Lon Austin that we have two services Sat and Sun in May this being 5th Sunday or Secular meeting. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders cc

 

June 13, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Jun 96, Sermon in the morning by Rev F. P Dodson, doors of church opened to receive members but no one came forward. Minutes of last meeting adopted as read. No other business conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders cc

 

(page 13)

July 11, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Jul 96, Sermon in the morning by Rev Dodson, doors of church opened to receive members and sister Delia Stringer joined by letter, the following brethren were appointed as delegates to the association. Willie Groves, Robert Sanders, John Wright, Ben Pond, Floyd Barry, D. M. Roney, motion and sec that we have 2 sermons or basket services during our protracted meeting and was adopted. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders cc

 

Aug 9, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Aug 96, Sermon in the morning by Rev Dodson, minutes of last meeting adopted. Doors of church opened to receive members and sister Viola Wright joined by experience. Sat Aug the 1st doors of church opened to receive new members and we received

 

(page 14)

by letter Lana Wright and Bulena Barry by experience Pleasant Wright Jr, Ewin Austin and wife, Willie McNeely, Mollie West, Laura West and Sunday August the 2nd Doors again opened and we received by experience Cassie Pool, Lula Hall, Virgil Payne, Albert Pond & Sam Eldridge. Sunday August the 10th we met at the waters for the ordinance of Baptism and again the doors of the church opened and we received by experience Missie Matheson, Lee Jones, James Stout & Norah Dinning after which the following were baptized.  Pleasant Wright Jr, Willie McNeely, Virgil Payne, Lula Hall, Cassie Pool, Norah Dinning, Missie Matheson, Viola Wright, Lee Jones, Albert Pond, James Stout, Sam Eldridge & Josephine Gilbert.  Conference adjoined.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders cc

 

(page 15)

Sept 12, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Sept 96, Sermon by Rev Dodson, minutes of last meeting adopted as read, Doors of church opened for members but no one came forward. Sunday morning at 9 o'clock we met at the waters for baptism of and again doors of the church were opened to receive members and Bro Floyd Woodall joined by experience, and Bro Ewin Austin and wife and Floyd Woodall were baptized. We then returned to the church and after a sermon by Rev Dodson doors of church again opened and sis Lillie Wright joined by experience. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders cc

 

(page 16)

Oct 10, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Oct 96, in the absence of a moderation no sermon and Bro Floyd Barry was elected moderator. Minutes of last meeting adopted as read. Sister Julia White and Sis Mary Smart called for letters of dismission which was granted. No Sermon on Sunday. Conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders cc

 

 

Nov 14, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Nov 96, Sermon by Rev Dodson an opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. By a motion and sec we changed our conference service from 2 o'clock pm to 11 o'clock am, report of discipline court deferred, By request of bro Ben Gossett he was excluded from our body. We adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders clk

 

(page 17)

Dec 12, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Dec 96. An opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. Minutes of last meeting adopted as read. The Church accepted the following report of the discipline committee.

                We the undersigned comt of Pleasant Hill Church, After having made a through and impartial investigation of the rumors that have been circulated against bro Ben Pond are to be are to submit the following report to the Church to wit;

                By our investigation we found Bro Ben Pond guilty of drunkenness and other conduct that is not becoming for a Christian. The above report is based upon facts, therefore as your comt. recommend the exclusion of Bro Pond from the church.

                                                                                                Commit,                                A. F, Barry

                                                                                                                                J. C. Wright

                                                                                                                                C. B. Payne

                conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders clk

 

 

(page 18)

1897

Jan 19, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Jan 97, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership, Sis Lizzie Gossett joined by letter, Sis Ozella Austin was released as missionary collector and sis Lizzie Gossett and sis Cassie Pool were elected. Bros Tom

Bigbee and Alford Biggs were elected as a new furnace comt. to assist the old committee. The church agreed not to employ any sexton for the year 97. and the following bros agree to attend to the Church.

                January                 Henry Roark

                February                Alford Biggs

                March                    Lou Austin

                April                       Tom Bigbee

                May                       James Payne

                June                        Floyd Barry

                July                         Tom Bigbee

                August                   Charles Payne

                Sept                        Nick Sanders

                Oct                          Monroe Welch

                Nov                        Virgil Payne

                Dec                         John Wright

                                                                                                                Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders clk

(page 19)

Feb 13, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Feb 97, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward minutes of last meeting adopted as read. By motion and sec our conference meeting was changed from two o'clock pm until eleven o'clock am, conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders clk

 

March 13, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Mar 97, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. By request of Bro Richard Summerville he was excommunicated from the church. Conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders clk

 

 

 

(page 20)

Apr 11, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Apr 97, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. The moderator appointed the following Bros as a committee to visit those who have been lettered from the Church and learn the reason for holding them.

                                                John Wright          )

                                                Charley Payne     ) comm

                                                Alford Biggs          )

conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders clk

 

May 8, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in May 97, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. A motion put before the house and by Bro Floyd Barry and sec by bro John Wright that we limit all church letters given after this time shall be limited to six months time. conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders clk

 

(page 210

June 13, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Jun 97, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. Moved and sec that our series of meetings begin second Sunday in October 97. conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders clk

 

July, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in July 97, Sermon by Rev Voyles of Bowling Green, Rev Dodson was sick and could not be with us. Rev. W. W. Payne was elected mod, minutes of last meeting adopted as read, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev W. W. Payne mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders clk

 

(page 22)

Aug 12, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Aug 97, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. Discipline committee report as follows, Bro R. W. Pool charged with being drunk, deserves forgiveness which was granted. Sis Mattie Fowler called for a letter of dismission which was granted. conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders clk

 

Sept 12, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Sep 97, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. Report of discipline commit read and adopted. Delegates sent to Cumberland Federation  Rev J. W. Swann, J. T. Barry, Robt Sanders, D. L. Roney, by a majority vote by the house we will day and night sessions our protracted meeting.

                                                                                                                                Rev F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders clk

 

(page 23)

Oct 9, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Oct 97, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. Conference Services changed from 2 o'clock pm to 11 o'clock am Sunday the 11th, an opportunity for members was given and Sis Bell Wheeler and William Lawrence joined by experience, At 3 o'clock pm we met at the river and baptized Lillie Wright and sis Bell Wheeler. conference closed.

                                                                                                                                                Rev. F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders clk

Nov 12, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Nov 97, Sermon by Rev W. W. Payne in absence of our Mod. Rev Payne was elected Mod protem by sextons and sec. The (record?) on the church ground was given to Mrs. James Webb. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. W. W. Payne Mod protem

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

(page 24)

Dec 11, 1897, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Dec 97. Sermon by Rev. Dodson. Manifest of last meeting adopted as read. Opportunity given for new membership but no one came forward. Moved and sec. that we receive Bro. Dodson resignation as pastor for the year 1898. By motion and sec. Rev. Dodson was called and elected by a large majority for the year 1898, his salary per year, $75.00. Willie Groves resigned his position as finance committeeman. The church sec. his resignation but he is to hold office until collections for 1897 are complete. Moved and sec. that we have a sexton for the year 1898. This matter deferred until January. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

                “God blessings on us during 1898.”

 

(page 25)

Jan 8th, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Jan 98, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. Minutes of last meeting read adopted as read. Bro. Virgil Payne agreed to be sexton for the year 1898 for $11.50.

                J. L. Barry and Robt. Sanders resigned their positions on finance committee but the old finance committee to finish collections on 1897. Bro. Joe Austin was elected as finance committee for the year 1898. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

Feb 11th, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Mar 98, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership and Rev. Dodson and wife by letter. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted as read. A motion to defer a report from discipline committee but the motion was lost. Bro. Monroe Welch and Virgil Payne charged,

               

(page 26)

With fighting, asks forgiveness from the Church of which the Church granted. Missionary collectors Sis. Lizzie Gossett & Carrie Poole requests to be relieved as collectors, the Church granted the request. Conference Closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

March 18th, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Mar 98, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership and Pearl and Ernest Dodson joined by letter. Sister (Crocker) requested a letter of Dis. from the Church, the letter was granted. Miss Pearl Dodson was elected Missionary collector for the year 1898, Sessions on Saturday changed permanently to 2 o’clock. Conference Closed.            

                                                                                                                                Rev. F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

(page 27)

Apr 9, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in April 98, Sermon by Rev Dodson. Minutes of last meeting adopted as read. An opportunity for membership was given but no one came forward. Willie Long and Minnie Cummings called for letters of dismission from our church, the church granted this request. Moved and sec that we have a rool called service Sat. before the Second Sunday in May 1898, motion was carried and so ordered. Rool called at 2 o’clock. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

May 11, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat. before the second Sunday in May 1898, Sermon in the forenoon by Rev. Dodson. Also in the afternoon an opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. Minutes of last meeting adopted as read.

 


(page 28) 

Mildred Jernigan was released from our Church by request. Moved and sec. that we begin our protracted meeting third Sunday in July 1798 motion was carried. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

June 11, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in June 98, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. Minutes of last meeting adopted as read. A. H. Rather called by a large majority to assist in our protracted meeting strictly day services. Conference closed.     

                                                                                                                                Rev. F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

(page 29)

July 9, , Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in July 98, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. During our protracted meeting an opportunity was given for members and Mary Dodson, Maggie Cardwell & Frank Ham joined by experience. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

Aug, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Aug 98, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. Bro. Alford Biggs asks forgiveness from the church for conduct not suited for a Christian. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 (page 30)

Sept, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Sep 98, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

Oct, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Oct 98, Sermon by Rev Dodson, opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. Miss Pearl Dodson collected $19.00 for missions. Committee to collect organ fund., Ozella Austin and Nick Sanders. Rev. F. P. Dodson resigns as pastor. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

(page 31)

Nov, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Nov 98. Service by Rev. J. R. Hunt, an opportunity given for membership but no one came forward. A Pulpit committee appointed consisting of the Deacons and Joe Austin & Robt. Sanders. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. F. P. Dodson mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

Dec, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Dec 98. No pastor present bro C. B. Payne was elected as mod. Rev. J. R. Hunt was called to preach for the year 1899. Conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Bro. C. B. Payne mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

Jan, Pleasant Hill Church met conference Sat before the second Sunday in Jan 1899. Sermon by Rev. J. R. Hunt

 

(page 32)

The church agrees to pay J. R. Hunt a salary of $75.00 for the year 1899. The church agrees to move Rev. Dodson from here to Greenbrier and get a clear receipt from him for his services. Joe Austin was reelected as collector for the year 1899. Robt. Sanders was elected in Barry’s place on the Discipline committee. Lillian Wright was elected as Missionary Collector. The church agrees to not have any sexton for the year 1899. Rev. J. R. Hall accepts his call as pastor. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

Feb, No services in Feb on account of bad weather.

                                                                                                                                Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Sanders CC

 

(page 33)

March, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in March 1899. Sermon by Rev. J R. Hunt. Lizzie Gossett and Cassie Pool asked forgiveness from the church for dancing. The church granted their request. Rev. Dodson and family dismissed by letter, also sister Victoria Dodd. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

April, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Apr 1899. Sermon by Rev. J. R. Hunt. Discipline committee report as follows, Tom Bigbee & Monroe Welch charged with swearing. Ask the church to forgive them. Church granted their request. Frank Ham, Marion Webb, Wm. Numerly and wife request to be excluded, their request granted.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

Also microfilmed between pages 34 & 35 was a booklet.

The first page stated.          18 additions to church

                                                                x 8 by Exp(erience) and Baptism

                2nd page

                Nannie Payne (by letter drawn through)

                Ida Wright by letter

                J. W. Tippit

                Elsie Tippit

                Bettie Tippit

                Jessie Groves by exp

                Bertie Austin by exp

                Henrietta Dinning by exp

 

Sept 22nd 1901

                Ewing Jernigan by exp

                Emma Jernigan by letters

                Walter Barry by exp

                Nellie Chisholm by letters

                Frank Gossett by exp

                Rollie Summerville by exp

                Ella Summerville by exp

                Daisy Tippit

                Minnie Dinning

                Francis Goodman

 

(page 34)

May, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in May 99. In absence of our pastor Rev. Thompson preached for us. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

June, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Jun 99, Services by Rev. J. R. Hunt, no business, conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

July, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Jul 99, Services by Rev. J. R. Hunt. Our protracted meeting will begin the second Sunday in Sept. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

(page 35)

August, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Aug 99, Services by Rev. J. R. Hunt, no business, conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders

 

Sept, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Sep 99, Services by Rev. J. R. Hunt. Nick Sanders, John Wright, J. M. Gossett were appointed as delegates to Cumberland Association. Conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

Oct, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Oct 99, Services by Rev. J. R. Hunt. By a vote of the church all lettered members were released from our care and all letters limited to 6 months, adopted this former

 

 

(page 36)

of letters dismissed from us when joined to some other church of like faith and order. During our services we rec’d by exp W. W. Payne & Daughter, James Webb and wife, Florence Stringer and Arthur Dues, Rec’d by letter Charles Stringer. Sunday October 15th all those rec’d by exp were baptized. Conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

Nov, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Nov 1899. Sermon by J. R. Hunt. The church called Rev. Hunt as pastor for next year 1900 and he accepted the call. The church paying him a salary of $75.00. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

Dec. Service as usual but no business in Dec 1899.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

(page 37) 1900

Jan. Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Jan 1900. No business conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

Feb, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Feb 1900. Bro. Joe Austin was selected as collector for this year.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

March, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Mar 1900. Sermon by J. R. Hunt, pastors salary paid in full also Organ. Conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

(page 38)

Apr, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Apr 1900. Sermon by J. R. Hunt no business, conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod                                                                                                                                                           Nick Sanders CC

 

May, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in May 1900. Sermon by J. R. Hunt no business, conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

June, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in June 1900. Sermon by Past. no business, conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

July, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in July 1900. Alter repaired by motion and sec, conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

Aug, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Aug 1900. Protracted meeting to be held in September 4th Sunday. By motion and sec. we will have day and night services.

J. C. Wright

A. E. Austin

A. F. Barry

W. W. Payne alternate messengers to the association, conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

(page 40)

Sept, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Sept 1900. Sermon by Pastor no business transacted. Protracted meeting opened 4th Sunday in September closed October 4th, during services received by experience.

James Dues, Ellen Dues,

Maude Dues, Willie Dues,

Joe Biggs, Luna Biggs,

Aaron Pool

Rec’d by letter,

James Jernigan and wife,

Oct 5th those who were received by experience were baptized. Rev. W. F. Shannon assisted during protracted meeting. Adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

Oct, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Oct 1900. Sermon by Pastor, no business transacted.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

(page 41)

Nov. Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Nov 1900. Sermon by Pastor. Rev. J. R. Hunt was called and reelected as Pastor for 1901. Adjourned.

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

Dec, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Dec 1900. Sermon by Pastor. Thomas Wright and wife joined C. he by experience she by letter. Rev. J. R. Hunt accepted his call as Pastor for the year 1901. Sisters Lovie Hall and Lida Draughan was granted letters of dismission. Joe Austin was released as collector and Willie C. Groves was elected for 1901. Nick Sanders released and Robt. Sanders elected Church clerk. 

                                                                                                                                Rev. J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Nick Sanders CC

 

1901

Jan, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the second Sunday in Jan 1901. Sermon by Pastor, no business.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt. Sanders CC

 

(Page 42)

Feb, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before sec Sunday in Feb 1901, Sermon by Pastor, roll call by clerk. Sister Carrie Wright was elected to collect for “Orphans home”, Sister Lillie Groves for Associational Missions and Sister Florence Stringer for State Home and Foreign Missions. Con’f adj’rn’d.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt. Sanders CC

 

Mar, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before sec Sunday in Mar 1901, Sermon by Pastor, by action of the Church the four following names were added to our book, they being overlooked here to fore. James Payne and wife, Columbus Wright and wife. Con’f adj’rn’d.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt. Sanders CC

 

April, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before sec Sunday in Apr 1901, No services on account of continued rain.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt. Sanders CC

 

May, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before sec Sunday in May 1901, Services as usual, no business transacted.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders CC

 

(page 43)

June, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before sec Sunday in Jun 1901, Sermon by Pastor, doors of Church opened but no one joined. Letters of Dis. were granted for Bro. & Sis. Charley Stringer, Sis Margaret Jones. Con closed.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders CC

 

 

July, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before sec Sunday in Jul 1901 sermon by Pastor Dr. E. F. Peden – joined by letter from Portland Church. Con closed.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders CC

 

Aug, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before second Sunday in Aug 1901, Sermon by Pastor, Con closed.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders CC

 

Sept, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before second Sunday in Sept 1901. Delegates to Association appointed W. W. Payne, Joe Austin, Robt. Sanders, James Payne, alternate. Sept 22, Naomi Payne, Ida Wright, J. W. Tippit, Elsie Tippit, Bettie Tippit joined by letter.

                                               

(page 44)

Bessie Groves, Bertie Austin, Henrietta Dinning by experience. Later, Ewin Jernigan, Walter Barry, Frank Gossett, Rollie Summerville, Ella Summerville, Daisy Tippit by experience. Nellie Chisholm, Elmira Jernigan, Minnie Dinning by letter. Francis Goodman joined by exp but was not baptized. Services (protracted) held by Rev. Burratt of Glasgow, Ky.

 

Oct, Pleasant Hill Church had no conference on account of rain. Sun. Jennie Groves joined by letter.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders CC

 

Nov, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before sec Sunday in Nov 1901, Present Pastor was recalled, J. W., Elsie and Bettie Tippit letters were read and accepted. Carrie Wright was reelected col for the orphanage, Robt Sanders was elected col for the Mission pay able (Quarterly ?) con closed.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders CC

(page 45)

Dec 1901, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before sec Sunday in Dec 1901, no business done.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders CC

 

Jan 1902, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Saturday before second Sunday in Jan 1902, Services as usual, James Payne elected to collect Pastor’s salary. Time of Protracted Services to be held commencing third Sun in July, all day meeting (and was changed to two sermons in afternoon.)

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders CC

Committee to secure help in protracted services. J. C. Wright, Robt Sanders, J. R. Hunt. Con closed.

 

Feb, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before sec Sunday in Feb 1902, Committee for help continued.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders CC

 

(page 46)

March, April, May, June 1902 were all blank.

 

July, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before sec Sunday in Jul 1901. No business. Con closed. During protracted meeting Thomas Stringer and Pearl Payne joined by experience.

 

(page 47)

Aug 1902, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before sec Sunday in Aug 1902, no business done. Thomas Stringer and Pearl Payne was baptized on Sunday.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders CC

Sept, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before sec Sunday Sept 1902. Sermon by Rev. J. H. Burnette. Doors of church opened. Thomas Summerville and wife joined by letter. Joe and Laura Biggs was dismissed by letter. The following members were elected delegates to the association to meet in Springfield, J. C. Wright, W. W. Payne, J. W. Tippit, A. E. Austin and D. M. Roney.

                (Brother Wright and Roney attended) the following committee was elected to secure a Pastor for the year 1903, J. C. Wright, C. B. Payne, Joe Austin, A. E. Austin and J. L. Barry, con closed.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders CC

 

(page 48)

Oct 1902, Pleasant Hill Church was organized for business sec Sun in Oct 1902. Committee to secure Pastor, report as follows.

                That we engage Rev. W. F. Shannon of Springfield Tenn for the year 1903, for the consideration of $100.00 and change our day of meeting from the second Sun to that of the fourth in each month. The report was unanimously adopted and committed discharged.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders CC

 

Nov, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before sec Sunday in November 1902, Pastor absent, Sermon by Rev R. Payne, minutes of previous meeting read and adopted. Con closed.

                                                                                                                                Richard Payne mod protem

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders CC

 

(page 49)

Dec 1902, Pleasant Hill Church met in con Sat before sec Sunday in Dec 1902. Sermon by Pastor, by a vote of the Church brother James Payne was continued as committee to collect Pastor’s salary for the year 1903. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                J. R. Hunt mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders CC

 

Jan 1903, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before 4th Sunday in January 1903. Sermon by Pastor. B. L. C. Austin was elected sexton (for 1903) for the consideration of his Church experience. Robt Sanders and Cassie Pool was elected a committee to collect money for the various Missions. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                W. F. Shannon mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders clk

 

Feb, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before 4th Sunday in February 1903. in absence of a Pastor the Church by vote elected C. B. Payne moderator (protem) the sum of two dollars was collected and handed to J. C. Wright to buy a new Church book. Conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                C. B. Payne mod protem

 

(page 50)

March 1903, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before 4th Sunday in March 1903 Reverend Dixon Payne preached. Rev. Shannon being absent by vote of the Church brother J. C. Wright was elected moderator (protem) Minutes of preceding meeting read and approved. The Church received the Church Book and discharged the committee. Conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                J. C. Wright mod protem

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders clk

Church organized for business Sunday March 22nd, Rev Shannon being present , the following committee being appointed to revise the Church Book. J. C. Wright, C. B. Payne, R. J. Sanders. Conference adjourned.

                                                                                                                                W. F. Shannon mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders clk

 

(page 51)

April 1903, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before 4th Sunday in April 1903. Sermon by Pastor. Protracted meeting announced to begin Monday night after third Sunday in July 1903. The Pastor as a committee to secure his help. The following committee was appointed to select and purchase song books for the Church. Willie C. Groves, Ida Wright, and Ozella Austin.

                Sister Ella Summerville and family being very sick with Typhoid Fever the following committee was appointed to hire a nurse, the same to be paid by the Church. J. C. Wright, Joe Austin, James Jernigan.

Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                W. F. Shannon mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders clk.

 

(page 53)

May 1903, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before 4th Sunday in May 1903. Sermon by Pastor. Committee to revise the Church Book report by calling names of members, which was received and committee discharged. The following Bros were appointed Deacons, Wm W. Payne, E. F. Peden (mod) Robt Sanders. Committee  to aid the sick report them able to help themselves, nurse hire $17.00 to be collected by same committee, report received and comm. discharged. Bro J. C. Wright reports Bro Tom Stringer as guilty of dancing, Bro Stringer being present makes acknowledgement and asks forgiveness of the Church, which was granted in due form. Conference closed.

                                                                                                                                W. F. Shannon mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders clk

 

(page 54)

June 1903, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before 4th Sunday in June 1903. Sermon by Pastor, Dixon Payne joined by experience, conference closed.

                                                                                                                                W. F. Shannon mod

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders clk

 

On July 21, 1903 W. W. Payne and Robt Sanders were duly ordained as Deacons.

During Revival Services assisted by Rev. Ball of Springfield, the following list joined by experience.

J. R. Willis                              Davie Wright

A. E.                                     Rueben Payne

W. A. Lawrence                   Claud Groves

Jobe Groves                          Joel Roark

Alice Summerville               (Maggie Wilks?)

Charlie Jernigan                   Mattie Summerville

Adolphus Groves                 Lizzie Jones

Sam Austin                           Jimmie Parks

And were all baptized with Dixon Payne who had joined previously. The Church received sister Ida Wright letters who had joined on credit of same Church. Paid Rev. Ball $35.00 for his services and organist $10.00 for her services.

                                                                                                                                Robt Sanders clk

 

(page 55)

Transferred from old book 1883 names of members.

  1. O. L. Bigbee now Duer, died March 14,
  2. S. F. Payne now Bigbee
  3. J. F. Brewer dismissed by letter 22 May
  4. C. B. Payne
  5. I. N. W. Walker
  6. T. J. Bigbee
  7. G. W. Long, excluded 1888
  8. B. L. C. Austin
  9. Henry Roark
  10. W. W. Payne dismissed by letter
  11. J. W. Webb
  12. Amos Summerville
  13. B. A. Pool dismissed by letter
  14. M. E. Webb now Summerville
  15. Eulula Somerville now Gossett
  16. C. J. Riggsby
  17. H. F. Eubank
  18. B. E. D. Gossett now Eubank
  19. E. R. Barry
  20. S. F. Roark
  21. L. A. Bradley now Byrum
  22. A. M. Groves erased Aug 13, 1892.
  23. O. F. Merritt now Morris
  24. Dovie Webb now Payne dismissed by letter
  25. S. F. Purtle dismissed by letter Oct 28,
  26. Ellen Barry now Scyles
  27. W. A. Roark excluded
  28. J. H. E. Dennis
  29. James Hughlett dismissed by letter
  30. Susan Hughlett                      
  31. Mary Groves now Duer
  32. Lovie Crafton dismissed by letter
  33. Erastus Payne died July 2, 1894
  34. Delilah Ann Arnold now Roney
  35. Louisa Payne died Dec 6, 1891
  36. Sally M Byram now Biggs dead

 

(page 55)

  1. Mary A. Duer died 1891
  2. James L. Jones dismissed by letter
  3. Floyd Barry died July 8, 1904
  4. Issac Barry died 1898
  5. James M. Roney died Apr 22, 1892
  6. Larkin C. Payne died
  7. Francis Wilson dead
  8. Elizabeth Wright
  9. Sarah F. Wright now Swan
  10. Margaritt E. Jones now Barry
  11. Rufus Webb died Xmas 1896

 

(page 56)

Blank

 

(page 57)

1883, Nov 23, met in conference Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Nov 1883 services on Sunday by  J. W. Swann doors opened for the reception of new members no one came forward. Sis M. M. Long called for a letter from the Church and it was granted. No other business conference closed.

                                                                                                                                J. W. Swann mod

                                                                                                                                C. W. Roark clk

 

Dec 22, Pleasant Hill Church met in conference Sat before the 4th Sunday Dec 1883, C. W. Roark was chosen mod. for the day. Bro J. W. Swan was unanimously elected to take the Pastoral care of the Church for the year 1884. Bro Swan being present said he would let the Church know at the next meeting whether he could preach, no other business, conference closed.

                                                                                                                                C. W. Roark mod and clk

 

Jan 26, no meeting held January 1884 on account of bad weather.

                                                                                                                                C. W. Roark CC

 

Feb 24, The Pleasant Hill Church met in conference on Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Feb 1884. Services by J. W. Swan, doors opened for the reception of members, no one came forward. It was suggested that the members be present the 4th Saturday in April 1884 for the purpose

 

(page 58)

of collecting state missions. Bro J. W. Swan accepted the care of the Church for the year 84. no other business, conference closed.

                                                                                                                                J. W. Swan mod  

                                                                                                                                C. W. Roark clk

 

(page 59)

Blank

 

(page 60)

Blank

 

(page 61)

1st S. S. was organized in 1856.

 

(page 62)

Names of Pastor                                                                                  baptisms ?

1.   O. H. Morrow                                 1849       2 yrs       31

2.   W. B. Baldwin                                                1851       4 yrs       15

3.   G. W. Featherston                                         1855       7 yrs       169

4.   J. W. Self                                                         1862       1 yrs       14

5.  G. W. Featherston                                          1863       14 yrs

6.  J. W. Swan                                                       1877       2 yrs       41

7.  N. K. Witt                                                         1879       1 yrs       3

8.  W. P. D. Clark                                                 1880       2 yrs       none

9.  W. H. McMurty                                              1882       1 yrs       2

10. J. W. Swan                                                      1883       6 yrs

11. J. W. Willis                                                      1889       6 yrs       51

12. F. P. Dodson                                                   1894       4 yrs       56

13. J. R. Hunt                                                       1899       4 yrs       26

14. W. F. Shannon                                               1903       2 yrs       35

15. F. P. Dodson                                                   1905       4 yrs      

16. Dixon Payne                                                  1909       1 yrs       3

17. S. B. Ogle                                                        1910       3 yrs       39

18. S. C. Reid                                                        1913       1 yrs       17

19. W. M. Kunkendall                                        1914       2 yrs       27

20. W. B. Woodall                                               1916       7 yrs       130

 

655 baptisms                                       

 

(the negro members were lettered off to organize a church of their own in 1867. This Church had negro members about 16 years.) Christian Colored.

 

(page 63)

Clerks

D. A. Webb

William Stringer

John Stark

C. W. Roark

B. L. C. Austin

W. W. Payne

L. N. Sanders

Robert Sanders

Edgar Summerville

Gill Chisholm

C. B. Payne

E. M. Jernigan

 

Deacons Ordained

Eldon Arnold

William Jones

George Jones

Bolivar Payne

William Barry

Floyd Barry

J. C. Wright

C. B. Payne

W. W. Payne

E. F. Peden

Robert Sanders

A. E. Austin

B. L. C. Austin

Henry Roark

J. L. Barry

W. C. Dorris

Davy Wright

Virgil Roark

E. M. Jernigan

 

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Ministers Ordained

Joshua Arnold

J. W. Swan

W. W. Payne

Dixon Payne

W. B. Woodall

T. H. Roark

 

                The Church was 73 years old last August.

                Over 300 members to date.

                More than 100 of these are absolutely inactive so far as we know.

 

 

 

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