Minutes, volume 1, 1791-1832 (Cashie Baptist Church, Windsor, N.C.)

Met in conference April 2nd 1791 opened by praise & prayer

I On motion Bro. Martin Ross was chosen moderator

II On motion the reference Respecting Patty a bond Woman was taken under consideration & after reading a Letter from Sister Collins she was received in full Fellowship --

III Ordered that Sister Davis request Sister Canady to attend next conference

IV Bro. Standley's cytation came under consideration & he Excumated --

Demess'd by prase & prayer --

Met in conference April 31 1791 open'd by praise & prayer--

I Sister Canady's reference was taken under consideration, laid over until next conference. --

II Ordered that Sister Weston & Sister Canady meet together and labour for a reconciliation & attend next conference and make report to the Church their conclusion. --

III Ordered that Bro. Aaron Spivey draw a Subscription to Contribute Bro. Henery for his Labour amongst us at Cashie Meeting House and present the same to next conference

IV Ordered that his Church contribute something to the Assistance of [illegible] Ministers and that it be paid in next conference --

Demis'd by prayer to almighty GOD

Met in conference July 2nd, 1791 Opned by Prayer

I On motion of Bro. M. Ross was chosen moderator --

II On motion a door was opened for admission of new members Mary Alhouse [?] by an experience of Grace & was accordingly Baptized

III On motion Sister Canedys reference was taken under consideration aft finding her guilty of what she was charged with was Excomunacated

IV Contributed, by the Church, to communicate to Traveling Ministers in =ency [Currency symbol] 2,,9,,0 which is carried to another Book, Paid Bro. M. Ross out of the above fund -- Demised by prayer to God

Met in conference July 30th 1791 Opned by Prayer

I Thomas Sutton was received into this Church by an Experience of On the next day was Baptized --

Saturday October 1st 1791 Conference after preaching --

[I] On motion Bro. James Ross was chosen Moderator --

[II] On Motion a door was opned for admission of new members Bro. Moses Gillum was rec'd and Baptized --

III A reference in the minuets of last Association concuring --

IV Itinerant preaching was taken under consideration unamously agreed to --

V On Motion Bros. Ross & Spivey was chosed Deligates to represent the Church by Letter to our next Association to be held at Hat [?] Swamp Meeting House in Pitt County on Saturday 8th [Jan.y]

[VI] On motion Bro. A. Spivey was requested to write the Church Letter to the Association, the Church contributed one Doll. thereto --

[VII] On motion Ordered that Bro. Spivey request Sister Oliver to attend next conference

[IX] On motion taken in consideration Members absenting themselves from Conferences after some Deliberation then voted that If any male member shall fail attending one Conference shall render their reasons to this Church --

On motion any male member failing to attend three conferences in succession [missing] they are to be resquested to come and render their reasons for the Same [missing] this Church --

We the Male Members hath agreed to attend this meeting House on the last Saturday in S.d Month to repair the Well clean the house [etc.]

Desmissed by Prayer to the Almighty GOD

Met in Conference Nov.r 5th 1795 Opned by prayer to God

On Motion Bro. A. Spivey chosen Moderator --

On motion a door was opened for the admittance of new members Bro. William Griffin was rec'd in order for Baptizm --

Sister Olive met according to request after some Deliberation on the Subject of her not being in full fellowship in Bro. Durgans life time [?] satisfaction could not be obtained for the want of Bro.

The Church of Christ at Ross's M. H. unto her [Sister] Church at Cashie M. H. send Greeting = Know ye that wee have voted unamimously to have a four Days Meeting to begin on the Thursday before the 4 Lords day in August next at which time and place we cordially invite [illegible] Br. Laurance and as many of the Brethrin and Sisters as may think propper to favour us with their presence. Done in conference Saturday before the 4th Lords day in July 1833 --- Sign'd In behalf of the whole ch. [Daly] Clerk

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Joshua Freeman of Sister Williams, On motion Bro. Freeman and Sister Williams is to be requested to attend next Conference --

IV On motion ordered that if any Member or Members shall refuse to attend the meetings of communion or refuse to commune when they are present, shall give their reasons to the Church for so refusing --

V On Motion Bro.'s J. Ross Sutton & A. Spivey was appointed to draw up & Compose Rules of Decorum for the use and Government of this Church, and present it to next Conference for revising if need be --

Demis'd by Prayer etc.

On Saturday Dec.r 3rd 1791 After Preaching Conference was opned by praise & prayer to Almighty God --

I Brother Thomas Sutton was chosen Moderator --

II On motion a door was opned for admittance of new members and Penolepy Griffin was rec.d and Baptiz.d --

III Sister Oliver's refference was taken under consideration & posponed untill next conference --

IV The Committee brought forward the Decorum laid over untill Next Conference --

V Ordered that Bro. Sutton write credentials of admittance for B[ro] Spivey to preach & assign it in behalf of all --

Demissed by prayer to Almighty God

On Saturday 31st Dec.r 1791 After Preaching Conference was opned etc.

I Brother Noisworthy [?} was envited to a Seat --

II On motion a Door was opned for new members

III Sister Olivers reference was taken under consideration & after

some deliberation she continued in full Fellowship --

IV The Decorum of this Church was taken under consideration and for the want of a fuller conference was laid over untill next conference

Demised by prase & prayer to Almighty God

Met in Conference after Preaching Saturday 3 March 1792

I On Motion Bro. A. Spivey was chosen Moderator --

II A door was opned for reception of new members --

III On Motion ordered that the Decorum of this Church should be taken under con= =sideration, and after full examination finding it orthodox was received & assigned by the Members present --

IV On motion orered that the minuets of last Association be read --

Demis'd by prase & prayer to GOD

Met in Conference after Preaching Saturday 3rd April 1792

I On motion Bro. M. Gillum was chosen Moderator --

II A door was opned for the admition of new Members --

[III] On motion ordered that the prodence [?] of last conference be read --

The Decorum was once more read & Bro. Henery's approbated the same and assigned his name & the rest of the Members that was absent last Conference

Demis'd with prase & prayer

Met in Conference after Preaching Saturday 5th May 1792

I On motion Bro. Joshua Spivey was chosen Moderator --

II A door was opned for recpetion of new Members --

III On motion orered that the prodence [?] of last Conference be read

IV On motion Bro. Jos. Collins was appointment assistant Deacon with Bro. Caphart [?] --

V On motion was orderd that Bro. Caphart be paid 18/c out of the Church for Furnishing the Lords Table -- Demised by Prayer

Met in Conference afte prreaching Saturday 2nd June 1792.

I On motion Bro. Yates was chosen moderator --

II A door was opned was admision of new Members --

III On motion ordered that the procedence of last Conference be read --

Demised by prayer to the Almighty God

Met in Conference after preaching Saturday 30th June 1792

I On Motion Bro. Collins was chosen Moderator --

II A door was opned for reception of new Members, and received Sister Mourning Brown & she was Baptiz'd, and rec'd Mr. Pollocks Moses who was also Baptiz'd--

III By the request of Sister Bass, was admited to the Lords Table on Sunday

IV On Sunday the Members of this Church was desired to attend to the relating [?] of Bro. J. Boyce experence, he was rec'd & on the 5th August was Baptiz'd by Bro. Ross in Bro. Henery's absence. Demised in usual form --

Met in Conference after Divine service by Bro. M. Ross Oct. 6th 1792

I A door was opned for the reception of new members --

II The reference in the minuets of last Association was Deliberated on and agreed that the Association adjourn where they deem it necessary.

III On motion ordered that Bro.'s J. Ross & Sutton attend as Deligates to the Next Association as representatives of this Church --

IV On motion ordered that Bro. A. Spivey prepare a letter from this Church

to the Association & send it by the hands of the Deligates & assign in behalf of all

V On motion ordered that one Doll. be sent to the Association fund --

Demised by prayer to Almighty GOD --

Met in conference Saturday Dec. 1, 1792 After Divine service performed by Bro. Henery

I On motion Bro. W. Standley was chosen Moderator --

II A door was opned for admitance of new members --

III A accusation against Sister Hunter by Bro. Gillum was Deliberated on, ordered that three Brethern be appointed as a Committe to examine into the matter, [illegible?] Bros. Henery, A. Spivey & J. Ross and report to next Conference

IV Ordered that after the first Sunday and Saturday before in next Jany. our Yearly Meeting shall commence on Fryday before the first Sunday in April Yearly. Demised by prayer to God --

Saturday Jany. 5th 1793 After Divine Service Bro. A. Spivey then opned Conference by prase and prayer to the great I.A.M. [?] --

I On motion Bro. J. Ross was chosen Moderator --

II A door was opned for recption of new members --

III Ordered that the Committe that was appointed last Confference did not make any report to the Churches satisfaction, there shall be a nother appointed composing the following members: [illegible] Bro.'s Henery, J. Ross. Sutton & A Spivey also Sisters Durgan, Ross & P. Moore, who are required to enquire into the merits of the Accusation by Bro. Gillum agst. Sister Hunter & report to next Conference, which report shall be Decisive --

IV On motion ordered that the Deacons enquire into the Sircumstances of Sister Hames and make report of her necesitys to next conference as we consider her an object of Charity. Demised etc.--

Saturday March 2nd 1793 Brother Henery delivered and Exhortation then met in Conference --

I Bro. Thomas Sutton was chosen Moderator --

II A door opned for admittance of new Members and Sister Eliza. Rhodes was rec'd and Baptiz'd --

III The committe that was chosen last to attend to the complaint agst. Sister Hunter made report & say that Sister Hunter appears to be posses'd with such an unguarded melitious Spirit that we cannot consider her in full Fellowhsip -- O that God may give her a Divine Repentance, Brethern pray for her, Signed

I On motion Bro. Gillum was Chosen Moderator --

II A door was opned for reception of new members and Sister Eliza Liscsomb was rec'd in order for Baptizm --

III Orderd that the Deacons make provision for Sister E. James necesetys

as an object of Charity in this Church.

IV On motion Bros. Sutton & Gillum was unamously chosen Deacons for this Church -- Demised by prase & prayer to God

Saturday July 6th 1793 After a Sermon Delivered by Bro. M. Ross Conference was opned by prayer to the great I.A.M.--

I Brother James Ross was chosen Moderator --

II On motion a Door was opned to admitt new Members --

III Ordered that Bro. A. Spivey write a request to Sistern Ann Allen to show cause to the next conference for her nonattendance --

IV Ordered that Bro. A. Spivey write a request to Bro. John Wabelton to attend next conference to obivate some Difficultys that are on the minds of the Brethern with respect to a report.

V A Quary rec'd shall a Church Commune when there are any of her Members who are not in fellowship notwithstanding there has been proper steps taken for such Delinquits to be dealt with agreeable to the word of God. Ansr. we think a Church in that case may commune without violating the laws of Christ.

Demised by prayer to Almighty God --

Met in Conference August 3rd 1793 In usual form --

I On Motion Bro. Henery was chosen Moderator --

II A door was opned for admittance of new Members --

III Ordered that the Minuets of last Conference be read

IV Ordered that Bro. A. Spivey write to Bro. Burkett requesting him to attend to our Church as soon as convenient in order to assist in Ordaining

Deacons who are already Chosen --

V Sister Ann Allen according to request attended Conference & after some enquiry she appeared to have some charge agst. part of the Church they being groundless the sd. Sister expressed her self with so much acrimony to the great grief of the Church, the Church sum'd it and she requested her name struck of the Church Book, according -ly the Church unamously granted her request, Subsequent to that her Daughter Sarah Allen also requested the same which was granted

VI Bro. Mabelton's reference was taken under consideration after some Debate was posponed untill next Conference --

VII Bro. Standleys Difficulty's obviated by himself to this Church in such a manner gave general Satisfaction --

Dismised by prayer to the great I.A.M. --

Saturday October 5th 1793 After an Exortation by Bro. Spivey Conference met

I On motion Bro. Moses Gillum was chose

II The reference of last Association to the Churches respecting a Devision, taken under consideration; agreed that we shall insert in our letter that the Associ =ation be devided and that Tar River be the Line.

III On motion Bros. Yates & Gillum was appointed Delagets to attend Next Association to be held at Bro. M. Ross' Meeting House in Martin County to commence Saturday before the first Sunday in October 1793 --

IV On motion Ordered that 1/2 Doll be sent to the Association for it's fund --

Dismiss'd with prase & prayer to Almighty God --

After a Sermon Deld. by Bro. M. Ross 4th Jany. 1794 Conference met

I On motion Bro. Tho. Sutton was chosen Moderator --

II On motion ordered that Bro. A. Spivey request Sister Oliver to attend Next Conference to ansr. a complaint lodged against her --

Dimis'd by prayer etc.

After a Sermon Dl'd by Bro. M. Ross 5th April 1794 met in Conference

I Bro. Moses Gillum was chosen Moderator.

II On motion ordered that the minuets of last Conference be read

III Sister Olivers reference was taken under consideration not obtaining Satisfaction she was requested to attend next Conference

IV By request a Letter of Dismission was given to Bro. Joshua Spivey from this Church to any other Church of our Order, which he shall think proper, the above given by reason of sd. Bro. moving from this County --

V Ordered that one Dollar be given Bro. Davice [?] for services done to the Meeting House & Well. Demis'd in due form --

Saturday May 3rd 1794 After Sermon by Bro. Spivey Conference met in form etc.

I On motion Bro. Griffin was chosen Moderator.

II The reference of Sister Olivers was taken into consideration and after some Deliberation posponed untill next Conference --

Dismised by Prase & Prayer to Almighty GOD

Saturday May 30th 1794 Conference in the usual form.

I Bro. Henery was chosen Moderator --

Sister Oliveres reference was taken under consideration after certain facts were made appear no satisfaction given to the Church she was excluded

III Ordered that the Clerk request Bro. W. Standley to attend next Conference

and give his reasons for his prior nonatendance --

Dismis'd by Prayer to Almightly God

After Sermon by Bro. Ross July 5th 1794 Conference met by prayer etc.

I Bro. James Ross was chosen Moderator --

II Bro. Wm. Standley reference was taken under consideration he not being pres =ent he was again to tbe cited, and Bros. Spivey & Gillum is also to labour for a reconsilation with him.

III Ordered that Sister Johanna Weston to be cited to next conference to Ansr. to a certain charge by Bro. James Ross --

IV The Church gave Bro. A. Spivey a call by an unamious vote to take the Pastoril care of them and he excepted the call on the following con= =ditions 1st. that he will take the watch care over them no longer than he & they shall Jointly agree 2nd that he shall have liberty to where & when he shall think the Lord shall call him to preach to Gospell --

V Brother's Gillum & Sutton was call'd to except the office of Deacon's on acct. of the Former ones resignation & they excepted --

VI Bros. M. Ross & Henery were call'd by this Church to ordain the Afore =said Officers on the ensuing day --

VII Agreed that to morrow be a fast day by this Church.

VIII Sunday Bro. M. Ross delivered an ordination Sermon from II Cor. IV.V. for we preach not our selves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and our selves your Servants for Jesus sake.

IX Rev'd Ross & Henery, composed a Presbytery and requested Bro. A. Spivey to relate unto them his call to the Office of a Minister by by God. Together with his Faith & order & giving full Satisfaction was regulary Ordain'd by prayer & the imposition of Hands --

X The Deacons also were requested to inform the Presbytery there motives for entering into that Solemn Office & giving full satisfaction they were also Ordained

XI After giving the Pastor & Deacons their Solemn charge to endeavor to ffulfill theise several Offices this Church proceeded to commerate the Death of our Assended Lord and that in great love and Harmony

Glory to God in the Highest.

The above [Aaron Spivey [Bro. A. Spivey]] who we now own as our pastor was Born July 28th 1763 and in December 13th 1789 was rec'd by an experence of Grace in the Church in Martin County, under the care of Bro. M. Ross and accordingly Baptiz'd, in a few months, he took a letter of desmission from that Church to the Church at Cashie in Bertie County, it being the sd. County in which he liv'd, which Church was for= =ely under the care of Bro. Jeremiah Durgan June 12th 1791 obtain'd leave of the Church which he was a member of to exercise his Gift in preaching, and July 6th 1794 was ordained as above --

May his brest ever be pregnant with Devine Philanthropy --

Augt. 2d 1794 after Sermon by Broth A. Spivy met in Conference

I Revd. Broth. Spivy chosen Moderator --

II Broth. William Handleys reference from last Conference was taken under Consideration and ordered that Bro. Spivy & Gillam relate to the Church the success they had in Conversing with S. Standley --

III Ordered that the said Bro. be cited to next Conference and that Bro. Spivy and Gillam make use of the same means that they did by Order last Conference

IV Sister Joannah Westons reference from last Conference taken Under Consider ation and she absent. Ordered for her to be cited to next Conference by sister Williams and Hyman [?] --

V Broth. James Ross appoointed to succeed Broth. Spivey In the Clerks office

Dismissed by praise and prayer

Met in Conference Sunday before the 1st September 1794

After Sermon delivered by the Revd. Broth. Spivy, Entered into business as usual

I Broth. Moses Gillam Chosen Moderator --

II On Motion Resolved that the reference of last Conference be read & Read ccordingly

III On motion Resolv,d that Broth Spivy and Gillam make known to the Church the success they had in Discorsing with Broth Standley and related with little or no satisfaction --

IV On motion Resolved that it be put to Vote wheter or not S Standly be in full Fellowhip

V Put to Vote and he Considered as an Excommunicated Member

VI Sister Williams and Hyman Failing to Converse with sister Weston by request of last Conference there are again nominated for that purpose

VII On motion Resolved that the Church proceed to choose deligates to represent this Church in the next association and that it be done by a private Vote -- and elected Revd Aaron Spivy & Broth Thos. Sutton according

VIII Resolv,d to send one dollar to the Association Fund Dismissed with praise and prayer to Almighty god --

Oct 4th 1794 after a Comment Delivered by Revd. Broth Spivy on the unchangeable love of god entered into Conference

I Revd. Broth Spivy Chosen Moderator

II Sister Joannah Westons reference taken into Consideration and for her dis= orderly walking Considered as an excommunicated Member

III the 2d Monday to be held by this Church as a general fast day

Dismised by prayer & praise

Saturday Nov. 7th 1794 After a Sermon by Bro. Spivey met in Conference

I Brother Thomas Sutton was chosen Moderator --

II On Motion the forth Saturday in each month to be held as a prayer meeting

III On Motion Resolv,d that the Revd. A. Spivy Bro. Thos. Sutton & Broth. James Ross be a Committee to prepare a Church Covenant and present it to Conference in February Next --

IV On Motion Dismissed by prayer and praise to almighty god

The 19th February 1795 held by this Church as a day of general thanksgiving

Recommended by the President of the United States of America

Conference April 2d, 1795

Opened with praise & prayer

I Broth. Moses Gillam Chosen Moderator

II Opened a door for the admittance of new members and Recd. Jonathan Spivy By an experience of grace into full Fellowship into Baptism

III The Committee formerly apointed to form a Church Covenant Brought forward one which was Read and laid over for a future Conference --

IV On Sunday the Lord Blessed us with Comfortable Meeting & Received Sarah Tiner [?] By and experience of grace into full Fellowship into Baptism

Conference May 2d. 1795

I. Revd Aaron Spivy Chosen Moderator

II Revd Martin Ross being present was invited to a seat

III The Church Covenant laid over from last Conference was again taken in Consider ation was Received by unanimous vote & the members names Affixed thereto

Dismised by praise & prayer

Conference before the first Sunday in Augt. after Sermon Delivd. by M. Ross

I Brother William Griffin was chosen Moderator --

II Revd. M. Ross was invited to seat --

III Broth Mosses Gillam was Requested to exercise his public Gifts in the bound of this Church

IV On motion the Church Decorum was Read --

V A Charge was presented by Sister Weston against Broth Thos. Sutton found to be groundless and he acquited --

Dismissed according to order

At a meeting held of Conference Saturday before 1st Sunday in September 1795 delivered By Elder Spivy -- Proceeded to business --

I Broth Jonathan Spivy Moderator --

II On motion proceeded to Elect deligates to Represent this Church in the next Association --

III On motion it was done by a private pole and Elder Aaron Spivy & Broth. Thomas Sutton Elected Accordingly

IV Ordered to send one dollar to the association Fund --

V On motion Dismised --

Conference before the 1th [?] Sunday in October 1795 after a Sermon delivered By Elder A Spivy Entered into business --

I Broth Thomas Sutton Chosen Moderator

II A Query presented and Recd by the Church as follows If is lawfull for profes sors of Religion to make a practice of Visiting the Ungodly on the sabath day Except in Certain Cases --

III Answer, we conceive it unlawfull except, when we have reason to believe we shall be of Spiritual advantage, or is our aim so to be.

On motion Desmissed --

Met in Conference Saturday before the 1st Sunday in October 1795 --

I Bro. Moses Gillum was Chosen Moderator --

II On motion the Deacons were requested to bring in there accts. to next conference for providing the Emplements for the Lord's Table --

Dimis'd in usual form --

Met in Conference Jany. 2nd 1796, Bro. M. Ross was invited to a seat

I Bro. William Griffin was chosen Moderator --

II The Determination of the Majority of the Church respeting the disunion between Bro. Sutton & Sister Weston, was concluded to be reconsidered and a committe consisting of Elder Aaron Spivey, Bros. J. Spivey & James Ross was appointed to write Letters to our Sisters Churches requesting helps in such a case --

III Ordered that Saturday of our next Conference be held as a day of fast & prayer. Dismiss'd.

Met in Conference Saturday before the 1st Sunday in Feby. 1796 and after a Comment by Bro. Rutland proceeded to Business --

I Bro. Jonathan Spivey was chosen Moderator --

II Bros. Jacob Mourice [?] & John Bennett as messengers from Elder M. Ross's Church at Shusky [?] [Ahoskie?] was recd. & took a seat amongst us,

likewise Bros. George Northum & James Rutland as mesengers fro Elder Burketts Church at Sandy Run, was recd. invited to seats --

III On motion the proceedings of the last Conference were read --

IV The disunion between Bro. Sutton & the agreav'd party was again considered

V On motion the Church requested Bro. A. Spivey to explain the nature of the case now under consideration, which was done --

VI The agreved parties made what proofs they could & Bro. Sutton made his deffence, and the Church Deliberated the Subject, put it to vote and Bro. Sutton was considered in full Fellowship by this Church --

Dismissed by prayer --

Met in Conference Saturday before the 1st Sunday in May 1796

I Bro. Moses Gillum was Chosen Moderator --

II On motion ordered that the clerk give Bro. John Wabbleton a citation to appear at our next conference to render satisfaction for his inattention to Religious Duties --

III On motion Dismis'd in usual form --

Conference met Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August 1796 --

I Bro. Thomas Sutton was chosen Moderator --

II On motion ordered that the clerk prepare a Letter to represent this Church in the Association next ensuing & present it to our next Conference --

III Resolve that this Church send one Doll. & 1/2 to the Association Fund --

IV The Clerk having failed to give Bro. Wabbleton a citation to last

Conference he is again nominated to do it --

Dissmis'd by prayer to the great I.A.M.

Conference met 1st Saturday in September 1796

I Bro. Jona. Spivey was chosen Moderator --

II On motion the minuets of last Conference was read

III Ordered that Bro. Gillum & Jona. Spivey be appointed to discourse with Bro. Wabbelton & make known to next conference there success --

IV On motion proceeded to elect Deligates to attend our next Association and for that purposes have chosen our beloved Bros. A. Spivey & Sutton in case of falure the one present, Demised --

Conference met Saturday before 1st Sunday in November 1796

I Bro. Moses Gillum was chosen Moderator --

II the comitte appointed to converse with Bro. Wabbleton made a report not Satisfactory to the Church --

III On motion laid over for a futer conference with a cytation to attend

Dismiss'd by prayer to GOD --

Met in Conference 1st Saturday in June 1797

I On motion Bro. Sutton was chosen Moderator

II On motion the references of last conference was read, the only one that appeared was that of Bro. Wabbleton's --

1st charge was for Disobeying the repated requests of the Church in his nonapp= =earance at Conference's 2nd for being employed in keeping race Horses it being connected in the Gambling line, and was Excluded --

III A charge being exhibited against Bro. Will. Griffin, ordered that a cytation be sent by the Clerk to request his attendance at next Conference, & for the charge to be inserted in sd. cytation, and for him to have Information how he has derogated from acting in a regular manner in not taking a Letter of Dismission --

On motion Dismissed by prayer to GOD --

Conference met Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August 1797

I Bro. Moses Gillum was chosen Moderator --

II a door was opn'd for the admittance of new members and M. Lennox's man Jack came forward & related his experience the church approbated it refered till information could be obtained respecting his life and conduct

III Took the sence of the Church respecting Hinrining [?] preaching & aproved of, and agreed to refer the plan to the Association --

IV On motion proceeded to chuse Deligates to represent this Church in the next Asso= =ciation & chose Bros. A. Spivey, James Ross & Thomas Sutton or any two of them

V Ordered that the Clerk prepare a Letter to send to the ensuing Association and present the same to next Conference in September 1797 and for it to

be inserted in the Letter for the Association to be holden at Cashie M.H. in 1798 resolved to send one Doll. to the Association Fund --

Dismiss'd by prase & prayer to God --

Conference met Saturday before the 1st Sunday in April 1798 --

I Brother James Yates was chosen Moderator.

II On motion the reference of last conference was call'd respecting Bro. Griffin he being absent the Clerk ordered to send him a cytation to appear at the Conference in June if convenient.

III Ordered that the Clerk send Sister Mary Mkoon [?] a Letter of Dissmision she having moved out of the bounds of this Church as a member in full Fellowship. Dissmised by prayer.

Conference met Saturday before the 1st Sunday in June 1790 after Sermon

I Brother Moses Gillum chosen Moderator.

II On motion a door was opn'd for the admittance of new members; and Pheby Grigory Recd. in order for Babtiz'm.

II On motion Bro. William Griffins reference was taken into consideration and he absent, laid over untill next Conference --

IV Sister Polly Moore was recd. by Letter into this Church from the Church at Yoppin [?] under the pastrol care of E. M. Ross as a member in full Fellowship -- Dissmiss'd by prayer

Conference held the Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August 1798 after an Exortation Deliver'd by the Revd. A. Spivey etc.

I Bro. Thomas Sutton was chosen Moderator --

II Elder A. Spivey is requested to converse with Bro. Wm. Griffin --

III On motion agreed to meet on Thursday 23rd Sepr. in order to makes Seats, erect a Stage etc. agst. the Association --

IV Ordered to send one Doll. to the Association Fund --

V Nominated E. A. Spivey Bro. Moses Gillum in case of falour Bro. James Ross, Deligates to attend next Association

VI Directed E. A. Spivey to cause it to be inserted in the State Gazette to give infor= =mation to the Brethern at a Distance that the danger of the Small Pox is over in the Neighbourhood of the Association --

VII Ordered that the Clerk prepare a letter to the Association & present to next conference, for to be inserted in it that the Church wishes for Itinrant preaching to be taken up and Followed --

Dissmised by prayer etc.

Held conference Saturday before the 1st Sunday in Decr. 1798 --

I Brother Jonathan Spivey was chosen Moderator --

II On motion the reference of last conference was read the only one appeared on the minuets was respecting Bro. Griffin & he absent, and for his frequently drinking to excess & neglecting the frequent requests of the Church in refusing to attend Conference and Disregarding the dutys incumbant on all Christians, is therefore Excluded -- Dimised by prayer etc

Met in conference Saturday before the 1st Sunday in August 1799 --

I Bros. A. Spivey & Sutton in case of falure Bro. J. Ross as Deligates to attend next Association.

II Ordered to send one Doll. to the Association fund & Bro. J. Ross to prepare a letter from this Chuch to the Association & present it to next Conference -- Dismis'd etc.

[Pencil notation] Nearly two years without a record of a conference.

Conference opned by prayer the Saturday before teh 1st Sunday Aprl. 1801

I Bro. James Yates chosen Moderator --

II Motion made to Join in the Union meeting which was agreed to --

III Resolved to meet every Saturday before the 1st Sunday in each month

IV On motion the minuets of the Association were read and approv'd of --

On motion Dismiss'd by Prayer etc.

Met in conference Saturday before the 1st Sunday in December 1801 all in peace & love. Spent the day in exortation, Singing, prayer and consulting on rules for prayer meetings; Same time rec'd Brother B. Blount & Sister Nancy Blunt by Letter in full Fellowship and ordered that their names be entred on our list -- Dismiss'd etc.

Conference met Saturday before the 1st Sunday in February 1802 and after a Sermon Delivered by Bro. A. Spivey proceed'd to Bussiness

I Brother Thomas Sutton was chosen Moderator --

II On motion ordered that Bros. Gillum & Sutton be appointed a committe to devise ways andmeans to effect the repars of the Meeting House and Well and report to the next Conference --

III On the ensuing Lord's day a door was open'd for the admittion of new members and Bro. Benjm. Hock came forward & related his experence and was Joyfull recd. & on the Second Lords day in Feby. was Baptized in presence of a number of Spectators --

After a Sermon delivered by Elder Spivey met in conference Saturday before 1st Lord's day in March 1802 --

I Bro. Benjamin Blount was chocen Moderator --

II On motion a door was opn'd for the admission of new Members and recd. Sarah Sutton, Winifred Gillum, Mary Grigory & Jessey Bayrmore

III On motion the refference of last conference ware read --

IV The Committe appointed by order of last Conference to devise ways and means to effect the repare of Meeting House etc. made report --

V On motion ordered that Bros. Sutton, Gillum & Ross be appointed to recve. the contribution of the repares of Meeting House & Well --

VI Resolved that the male Members meet on Tuesday before the 1st Sunday in April next to prepare for the Reception of the Union Meeting

VII Resolved that the 25th of this Inst. be held as a day of Fasting and solemn prayer to Almighty God for his blessing to attend us at the Union Meeting, and in the Evening the Brethern met at

Bro. Sutton's and one of his servants came forward and related the dealings of the Lord on her soul & was recd. & on the morrow Sunday met at the water after a comment Deliver'd by E. Spivey the Candidates being present were all Babtiz'd in the view of a number of attendants -- Dismissed etc.

Met in conference at the Union Meeting fryday before the 1st Sunday in April 1802 by prase and prayer --

I On motion a Door was opn'd was admittance of new members and recd. by experience Thomas Speller, Thomas Burnum, Izmail Yates, Polly Lornagan Sally Dowers, Martha Killrell, Martha Yates, Nancy Moore, Creesy Crutch Susina Hogwood & one black Woman Grace and on Sunday morning were Baptized, each day the Lord Bless'd us with a comfortable meeting and a display of his power & Goodness among the people.

At a meeting of Conference began & held Saturday before 1st Sunday in May 1802

I On motion Bro. Thomas Sutton was chosen Moderator.

II On motion a door was opned for admittance of new members and recd. John [illegible] Duns [?], Able Miller, Stephen Bazmore, James Grigory, John Skiles [?] and a Negro Woman Mitot [?]. Dismiss'd etc.

At the water on Sunday Morning a door was opned for to receive new members and received John Bond, Willis Fryer & Mary Webb they all being Baptized. Bro. Spivey preached at the meeting House to numerious audience and the word seemed to be attended with a Blessing --

Conference met Saturday before the 1st Lords day June 1802 and after preach= =ing by Bro. Gillum entered into Busseness --

I Bro. Thomas Sutton chosen Moderater.

II On motion a door was opned for the reception of new Members and Recd. Aaron Brogdon, Polly Crumbell, Polly Bozmore, Sally Brogdon, Sally Yates, Eliza Brogdon, Rachel Garrett, Charity Skiles, Edward Brogdon, William Lawrence, George Murphy, Miley Nichols, William Cowan, John Allen & Frederick Rogers by Letter --

III On motion a letter of Dismission ordered to be sent to Sister Sally White having moved out of the bounds of this Church --

IV On motion Bro. Thomas Speller is appointed to succeed Bro. J. Ross in the Clerks Office --

V Ordered that the Clerk prepare a Letter to the Union Meeting to commence on Fryday before the 3rd Lord day in this Istant inserting the numbers of members received since the first Union Meeting.

VI Elder A. Spivey is appointed our messenger to next Union Meeting.

Dismiss'd by prayer etc.

The Brethren conven'd at Bro. Suttons in the Evening & opned a door for to recve. new members & recd. Ephraim Miller by an experance of Grace --

Met on Lords day morning & opned a door also and recd. Dennis Diveron [?], John Bently & Nancy Lawrence, all being present were Baptized, then Repared to the Meeting House. Bro. Spivey preached to a large concourse of People & the word seemed to have great effect on the people --

At a meeting of conference Saturday before the 1st Lords day in July, 1802 --

After preaching by Bro. James Ross proceeded to Busseness --

I Bro. James Jordan was chosen Moderator --

II On motion a door was opned for the admission of new members and recd. Eliza Thompson, Charles Thompson, Jessey Bazmore, Peggy Thompson, Jinett Cratch, Philip Stallings, George Simons, Jacob Garrett, James Allen and William Liscomb [?] --

III Ordered that the Clerk bring the Decorum to next Conference --

Dismiss'd by prayer to Almighty GOD.

Conference met Fryday the 16th July 1802, After preaching by Bro. M. Ross proceeded to Busseness --

I On motion a door was opned for the Reception of new members and recd. Polly Spivey, Joseph Moore, Keddy [?] Outhouse & Winifred Yates

Conference Dismiss'd --

The Brethern met on Tuesday Morning the 20th at the Water Side and opned a door for to receive new members & recd. Mary Bond, Thomas Brogdon, John Hariss & Rebecca Bazmore and were all Baptiz'd -- The Brethern conven'd at Brother Aaron Spivey's on Sunday Morning the 18th July 1802 and Recd. John Rasco by an experence of Grace --

At a conference met Saturday before the 1st Lord's day in September 1802 --

Preaching by Bro. James Ross --

I. Bro. James Ross was chosen Moderator --

II A door opned for the Reception of new members and recd. David Combs, Keziah Webb, Mary King, Sally Reasons, John Bazmore Junr Sally Fryer, Mary Hariss, Dicy Outhouse, Lawrence Webb, Israel Outhouse, Thamer [?] Brogdon, Sally Brogdon, Edward Yates, Henery Speller, Cathrine Caitee [?], Jeremiah Bunch & Negro Woman Phillis

III Ordered that a Letter of Dismission be granted to Sister Mary Moore of Martin County also one to Sister Mary Webb --

IV Ordered that the members that have been recd. meet at the Water Side to morrow by 9 o'clock in order for Baptism --

V On motion Ordered that a door be opned at the Water Side for to rece. N. [illegible] [Mins] [?]

VI It was ordered that divine Worship begin at 11 O'clock --

VII On motion ordered that Bros. Spivey & Ross be appointed Deligates to attend the Association and in case of either falure Bro. James Jordan and that one Dollar be send to the Association fund --

VIII On motion ordered that Bros. Gillum & Ross have license to exercise their publick Gifts -- Met on Lords day morning at the Water Side & opned a door for to Receive new members & recd. Ann Bently, Joseph Cartee [?] & David Collins & ware all Baptised -- Repared to the Meeting House Elder Spivey preached to a large Concourse of people and the word seemed to be attended with a Blessing --

Met in conference Saturday before 1st Lords Day in Nove. 1802

I Brother Thomas Sutton was chosen Moderator --

II On motion a door was opned for the admission of new members and recd. Judith Huff, Charlottee Cooper, Elizabeth Murten [?] Levina Thompson, Sally Rhodes, Edith Keen, Penolepy Bazmore Martha Williams, Tempy Collins, John Thomas, and a Woman of collour Hanah --

III On motion the rifference of last conference was taken up, and the advice given to our black Bro. as follows, that by the premitt of his owner, and any other free person to invite him to preach where he expects it will be for the Glory of God, and the Security of his own person will not be taken amiss, and the Church think it best for him not to go out of his own neighbourhood to exercise his gift -- Dismiss'd

IV The Brethern convened at Bro. Sutton that evening came forward a man of colour Joe & Do. a Woman Nancy & was received --

V Met Lords day morning at the Water & a door opned agreeable to resolve of conference & recd. William Thompson, the candidates being present was Baptised -- then repared to the meeting House Bro. James Ross & Elder Aaron Spivey preached to a numerous Audience and we hope that the Service of the day will accompan'd with a divine Blessing --

Met in conference Saturday before the 1st Lord's day in DEcember 1802 After preaching by Bro. Moses Gillum.

I On motion Bro. Moses Gillum was chosen Moderator ---

II On motion a door was opned for reception of new members and recd. Margaret Mace, Sally Thomas, William Swain, Joel Hyman Polly Outhouse, Rachel Keen, and a negro woman Cloe --

III Motion made by Bro. J. Jordan & seconded by Bro. A. Spivey whether the Meeting House should be moved to the Deep branch on the other side of Windsor on the Lands belonging to Mr. G. Gray after some debate refered to next conference --

IV Motion made for the M.H. to be removed to the place where the Old Chapple formerly stood on the Lands of Mr. Cliftons this also refered to next Conference

V Motion made & agreed to that we meet at the water on Lords day morning in order to preform the ordinance of Baptism, Dismissed

Lord's day morning through the inclemency of the Weather the ordinance of Baptism was omitted, a few people attended at the M.H. & spent the time in Exortation prayer etc. --

At a meeting of conference 7th Dec. 1802 at Bro. J. Jordans after preaching by Bro. A. Spivey a door was opned for the reception of new members & recd. Francis Jordan the candidate then repared to the water & was Baptised --

Met in conference Saturday before 1st Sunday in July 1803

I On motion a door was opned for reception of new members and recd. Bro. J. Jordan by letter, also recd. Polly Vintress [?], Barshaba [?] Murphy & Jonathan Skiler [?] by experence of Grace --

II On motion the References of last conference taken up & expunged

III On motion agreed that a door be opned at the water side on Lords day morning for admition of new members accordingly it was done and recd. Bird Michell the candidates the repared to the water and were Baptis'd --

After Preaching by Bro. Pendexter met in conference fryday before 1st Lords day in April 1803 --

I On motion Bro. Moses Gillum was chosen Moderator --

II On motion a door was opned for reception of new members and received David Mires --

III On motion Demissed by prayer & praise to the Almighty GOD by Bro. Braim --

Met next day in conference & on motion a door was opned for I reception of new members & recd. Mary Walters, Duchin [?] Barber Sally Bond & Grace a Woman of Collour --

II A charge lodged agst. Bro. Lawrence Webb by Bro. Jima [?] Yates & the Clerk directed to send a citation to sd. Bro. to attend next conference & give Satisfaction to the Church for his Disordly Walks

III A charge brought agst. Bro. John Thomas for Several times drinking to much Spiritual Liquors taken under consideration & he Excluded

IV On motion it was ordered that the ordinance of Baptism be preformed on Lords day morning & at same time a door to be opned for the reception of new members, Dismiss'd

Conference met agreeable to adjoinment and recd. Nathan Bower

Conference met at Bro. Suttons Saturday Evening & recd. Sally Moore Dave a man of Collour Hanah a Woman of Do. and were all Baptized then repared to Meeting House Bros. Braim & Pendexter preach'd to a large Concourse of People and the word seemed to be attended with a Blessing --

Met in Conference Saturday before 1st Lords day in May 1803

I On motion Bro. J. Jordan was chosen Moderator --

II On motion a door was opned for the admitance of new members and recd. Mary Oliver, Maliciah Oliver, Cullin Barber, Keziah Chapple & a Save [?] Woman of Collour --

III On motion the Reference of last Conference taken under consideration respecting Bro. L. Webb he absent refered to next conference and a citation to be sent to the accuser & accused to appear at next conference by the Clerk --

IV On motion the comissioners be appointed to Superintend the busseness to affect the repair of the Meeting House & also to Sink a Well --

V On motion ordered that Bro. J. B. Jordan have lisens to exercise his Publick Gifts in Preaching the Gospel where he the Lord may call --

Demiss'd in usual form --

Conference met on Lords day morning at the Water side and recd. Joe a man of Collour & Nancy a Woman of Do. and were all Baptised --

At a meeting of conference on Sunday 15th, May 1803 at the Indian Woods Meeting House and Recd. Martin Murter [?] and at same time Recd. Sister Sally Parker to fellowship again --

At a meeting of Conference began and held the Saturday before 1st Sunday in June 1803 After Preaching by Bro. J. B. Jordan & Exortation by Elder Spivey --

I On motion Bro. Thomas Sutton was chosen Moderator --

II On motion a door was opned for Reception of new members and Recd. Thomas Rhodes, Thomas Cherry, Timothy Brogdon, Will Skiles, Polly Brogdon and James Keen by Experence

III On motion ordered that the clerk send forward to Bro. Iszma [?] Yates and S. Webb to attend next Conference -- Dimiss'd

Lord's day morning met at the Water & a door was opned to Receive new members & Recd. Betsey Thomas, Negro man Joe do. Girl Selah, Negro man Peter do. Girls Polly, Phillis & Hanah and were all Baptized, Repared to meeting House and Bros. Ross & Spivey preached to numerious audience and the Word seemed to be Blessed --

At a meeting of Conference Saturday before 1st Lords day in July 1803 opned conference by prayer to Almighty God by Elder Burkett --

I On motion Bro. Gillum was chosen Moderator --

II On motion a door was opned for the Reception of new members and Recd. Sally Daffin, Eliza. Green, Sally Lincomb, Patsey Thomas, George Outlaw, Eliza. White, Geo. Cowan and Catto a man of Collour --

III On motion it was ordered that ordinance of Baptism be perfor= =md by G Relock [?] on Lords day & at same time a Door be opned for the Reception of new members --

IV On motion the Reference of last Conference be taken up Respecting Bro. Webbs disordly walk & be restored to fellowship again --

Conference met on Lords day morning according to adjornment and Recd. Bridget a Woman of Collour, Moses a man of Do. Ferby Do. Petter Do. and ware all Baptised, then Repared to meeting House Bros. Burkett & Pendexter Preached to a large concorse of People and the word seemed to be attended with a Blessing --

Conference met on Saturday 16th July 1803 and Recd. Alexander Auquhart [?] & a man of colour Grig [?] --

Conference met on Saturday 24 July 1803 at Rockquest Chapple and Recd. Clary Rasco [?], Alexander Legett & 2 Woman of Collour by the name of Winifred & Sal and next day was ordered to meet at Bro. J. B. Jordan in order for Baptism, where Elder Spivey Delivered a Sermon on the occasion after Sermon there was a door opned to Receive new members & recd. Enoch & Penny Rayner and were all Baptised --

At a meeting of Conference on Saturday 15th August 1803 & Recd. Mary Ashbirn, Penolepy Wynant, Wm. Murry, Saniel Johnston, Whitnell [?] Dempsey & 3 Negro Woman, Jinny, Lucy & Abby, met at the Water next morning & ware all Baptised --

At a meeting of conference at the Indian Woods meeting House the 20th August 1803 & recd. Eliza Bixum, Cader King, James Taylor, Sally Spivey, Dolly Sullivan & a negro man Joe, and the ordinanceof Baptism be Preformed at Quitseny [?] on Lords day morning the candidates accordingly met & were all Baptised

At a meeting of conference on Saturday 27th August 1803 at Roquest Chapple and recd. Sollomon Weston & Joanna Weston restored to Fellowship again --

At a meeting of conference 2nd September 1803 it was opned by prayer to Almighty GOD by Bro. A. Spivey --

I On motion Bro. James Jordan was chosen moderator

II On motion a door was opned for reception of new members and recd. Martha Brown Sally Skiles, Cloey Buttler, Absalom Tadlock John Cowan, Cader White, King Harison & Saphira Devenson

III On motion Bros. A. Spivey & J. Jordan & in case of falure Bro. James Ross be appointed to represent us in the next Association

IV A charge brought agst. Bro. James Taylor for Drinking to much

V Ordered that the clerk send a citation to Bro. Taylor to attend next conference and give Satisfaction to the Church

VI On motion ordered that Bros. Gillum, Sutton & James Yates be appointed to enquire into Bro. L. Webbs past conduct and make report to next Conference --

VII Ordered that the Clerk give the Black Brethern belonging to

George Wests letters of Dimission from this Church, met on Lords day morning according to adjornment & recd. 5 Negro men Jonas, Tom, Sam, York and Moses & ware Baptised --

At a meeting of Confrence Fryday before 1st Lords day in Nov. 1803 --

I On motion Bro. Jona. Spivey was chosen Moderator

II On motion the reference of last conferences ware read whereas a dif= =frence was on the minuets of last conference respecting Bro. Taylor and refered to next conference

III The reference respecting Bro. Webb, Bro. Gillum made report which was not Satisfactory and he Excluded --

IV On motion the Clerk is directed to send a cytation to Bro. Fed. Rogers to appear at next conference & ansr. a complaint agst. him

V Queary presented is it right for a professor of religion to go to Balls or such like places and mix with those Assemblys that are engaged in the Sinfull practise of Fidling & Dancing & Singning Bacchanalian Songs -- refered untill to morrow -- Demissed --

Saturday after Preaching by Bro. J. Ross Conference was opned by prayer by Bro. Abraham Rhodes an Invitation being given to any that wish to relate the dealings of the Lord on there souls, and recd. Fanny Weston, Mary Cherry, Negro man Allen by Experence and Mary Murry by Letter --

VII On motion the reference respecting the Quary was taken up and after some debate was refered untill next Conference --

VIII On motion the ordinance of Baptism be administred at Capt. Bozman Mill Pond to morrow morning & a door be opned there to receive Experences -- Dimissed by Prayer --

IX On Sunday Morning agreeable to adjornment met at the Water and opned a Door for admission of new members & recd. Negro man Joe & 2 Negro Woman Jinny & Sarah & Negro man Dave and were all Baptised repared to the meeting House, Bros. Jordan & Spivey preached and we hope a Divine Blessing did and will attend the Word --

At a meeting of Conference this Saturday before 1st Sunday in Decr. 1803

I On motion Bro. Outlaw was chosen Moderator --

II On motion the Quary of last Conference taken under consideration and Bros. Spivey, Gillum & Ross appointed to form an Ansr. & present it to next Conference --

III On motion the refference respecting Bro. F. Rogers taken under consider -ation and he absent the clerk is requisted to send him a citation to attend next conference

IV A charge exhibited agst. Thos. Brogdon the Clerk requested to send him a cytation to appear at next conference --

V A charge exhibited agst. Bro. Joseph Moore for gitting intoxicated with Spirtuall Liquors the clerk requested to send him a citation to attend next Conference

VI A charge exibited agst. Bro. James Taylor for drinking to excess the cytation to be given him by the clerk to attend next Conference --

VII On motion the Fryday before 1st Lord's day in Jany. be set appart by the church as a day of Fasting & prayer --

VIII On Lords day the Church was called upon to attend to the relating of an Experence & recd. Negro Cesar also recd. Sister Sarah Luark [?] by Letter from the church at Wiccacon [?] -- Dismissed

The fryday before 1st Lords day in Jany. 1804 after preaching by Elder A. Spivey entered into Conference

I On motion Bro. T. Sutton was chosen moderator

II The committe appointed by last conference to report an Ansr. to the Quary refered last conference your committe consider it wrong for any proffessor of Religion vollentarly to attend such places; as it is disgracing there proffession, wounding there Christen Brethern & violating the rules of the christen Religion

III The reference of last conference respecting Bro. F. Rogers taken up and for his neglecting to attend the Churches request and Sundry Other charges he Excluded

IV The reference respecting Bro. Joseph Moore taken into consideration and laid untill to morrow --

VI The reference respecting Bro. J. Taylor taken into consideration and laid over untill to morrow --

VII Bro. Thomas Brogdon came forward Saturday and made Humble confession & continued in Fellowship --

VIII Bro. Joseph Moor Excluded

IX Bro. James Taylor Excluded. Dimissid.

Conference met on Saturday before 1st Lord's day in March 1804

I Bro. James Ross chosen Moderator

II On motion a door was opned for to receive new memembers

III Bro. David Collins came forward and made confession respecting his disorderly conduct, laid over untill next conference --

IV A charge exhibeted agst. Bro. John Allen ordered that Bros. Aaron Spivey, Sutton, Ross, J. Spivey & Gillum be appointed a committee to exhamine into the sd. Charges and make report to next conference --

V A charge brought forward agst. Sister's Reason [?] & Donieldson ordered that Bros. Gillum, Jessey Bazmore Junr. Doces [?], Stephen Bazmore & Butler [?] be a committe to examine into sd. Charges and make report to next conference --

VI Bro. C. Thompson came forward & made Humble confession and he continued in fellowship -- Demissid

March 24th, 1804 After prayer to the great I.A.M by Bro. Sutton met in Conference

I Bro. James B. Jordan chosen moderator

II On motion a door was opned for reception of new members --

III The reference respecting Bro. Collins of last conference respecting his disorderly walk, laid over untill next Conference.

IV The reference respecting Bro. John Allen disorderly walk laid over untill next conference --

V The reference respecting Sister's Reason & Dollinson & they Excluded

At a meeting of conference Saturday before 1st Lords day Apreel 1804

I On Motion a door was opned for reception of new members and recd. Martha Hardy, Eliza. Hardy, Eliza Outlaw, Peggy Boswell & Edith Scott. At a meeting of Conference on monday 23 Apriel 1804 recd. Susanna Bentley and ware all Baptised --

Conference met on Saturday before 1st Lords day in may 1804

I On motion a door was opned for to receive new members, Sister Penolepy West who was a former memember in Bro. Durgans time offered for membership but was not received.

II The reference of last conference respecting Bro. Collins Disorderly walk as a professor of Religion was taken under consideration and he restored to Fellowship again --

III The reference respecting Bro. John Allen the committe made no report, ordered that they be reapointed consisting of Bro.

Aaron Spivey, Jona. Spivey, Sutton, Ross & Gillum and that they Examine into the Charge & report next Conference --

IV On motion Bro. George Outlaw be appointed to Suceed Bro. Thomas Speller in the Clerks office --

V On motion by Elder Spivey that the Church call upon Bros. Ross, Gillum & Jordan to know there willingness to be ordaned as Itinerant preachers etc. laid over untill next Conference

VI On motion by Bro. Gillum that as Sister Davis is sick and verry unable to support herself with the nessaryes of life it is therefore agreed that the Deacons enquire into the needs of Sister Davis & report to next Conference --

VII On motion ordered that a Sitation be sent to Bro. T. Brogdon to attend next conference & give Satisfaction to the Church in a charge exhibited against him --

VIII On motion Ordered that Bro. Grigory be appointed to Superentend the Sloping under the House & Cleaning the Well and report the Expence to next conference

IX After preaching the church was called upon to hear the Dealings of the Lord upon the Soul of a Negro Woman of Sister Rhodes (Rachell) also a Negro Woman of Mrs. Rascoes (Grace) and was received --

Met at Capt. Bozmans mill Pond Saturday morning 19th May, 1804 and opned a door for reception of new members and recd. two Negro Woman of Bro. Outlaws Hanah & Do. present at same time, Grace & Rachel that was recd. last conference and were all Baptised, repared to the meeting House and after Sermon by Bro. J. Ross met in Conference --

I Bro. Thomas Sutton chosen moderator

II On motion a door was opned for to receive new members and recd. Bro. Humphry Smitwick by Letter from the Church at Skewacky [?] M. C. --

III On motion the reference of last conference respecting Bro. John Allen being call'd up the committe appointed for to examine into the matter reported that agreeable to there oppinion he ought to be Excluded, which was agreed to

IV On motion the Clerk is directed to cite Bro. Oliver to attend next Conference to ansr. a charge exhibited agst. him --

V On motion the Clerk is directed to cite Bro. Brogdon to attend next conference to ansr. a charge exhibited agst. him --

VI An acquasitation being lodged agst. Bro. Fred Barber he being present is requested to attend next conference to give the Church such Satisfaction as the nature of the case require

VII An acquasition lodged agst. Bro. A. Auquhart [?] he being present is requested to attend next conference and give the Church such Satisfaction as the nature of the case require --

VIII On motion the reference of last conference respecting the Well and etc. laid over untill next conference --

IX On motion agreed that a sum be raised & pd. unto the Clerk by contrubutation as a fund to defray the expenses that may occur agst. the Church & sd. Clerk be authersed to open & keep open a Subscription for the above purpose & return his acct. Current to the Church Yearly, the above Subscription to be paid Quarterly

X On motion a committe consisting of Bros. A. Spivey, Gillum Sutton, Ross & Outlaw be appointed to revise and amend the Decorum of the Church & exhibet the same to next conference --

IX The reference of last conference respecting the Church calling upon Bros. Gillum, Ross & Jordan to know there willingness to be ordained as Itinerant preachers etc. was called up and Bro. James Ross exceeded to the wishes of the Church --

After preaching by Bro. Elder Moses Bennett met in conference Saturday before 1st Lords day June 1804 --

I On motion Bro. J. Ross chosen Moderator --

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Novr. 1805 After Preaching by Elder Ameriah Biggs met in Conference

I On motion Bro. Jona. Spivey was chosen moderator

II On motion a door was opned to receive new members and recd. Negro Woman Glasgow [?] belonging to Geo. Outlaw

III On motion Bro. David Collins obtained leave to get a Letter of Dismission to Join the Church at Log M.H.

IV On motion agreed that the Ordinance of Baptizm be preformed at Capt. Bozman M. pond to morrow morning & that a door be opned to receive new members

Dismiss'd by prayer etc.

At a conference call'd at Cashie M. H. Saturday before 1 Lords day in Septr. 1805 and a Commitee composing of the following Brethren ware appointed Brethen Moses Gillum, Dores [?], Stephen Bazmore, Jessey Bazmore Wm. Thompson & Charles Thompson to enquire into the Nature of a charge lodged against Sister Mary Green for such imoral conduct as is criminal in its Nature, and at our last Conference they made there report which was that they Could not Fellowship her, which report was recd. and she Excluded --

Saturday before 1st Lords day in December 1805 After preaching by Elder Spivey met in Conference

I On motion Bro. Bond was chosen moderator

II On motion a door was opned for reception of new members and recd. a Negro Woman Isabbella of Thos. Turners

III On motion the Clk is requested to send a citation to Bro. Miers to appear next Conference & give Satisfaction for his absence at conference & other missconduct

IV On motion agreed that Baptism be preformed at Capt. Bozmans mill pond to morrow morning & that a door be opned to hear Experences -- Dismiss'd etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in January 1806 After preaching by Elder Burkett entered into Conference --

I On Motion Bro. Miller was chosen moderator

II On Motion Ordered that the Clk renew the citation aganst Bro. Miers and he be requested to attend next Confernce

III On Motion the Clk directed to cite Bro. Tadlock to attend next Conference to give the Church Satisfaction for Tuning [?] or admiting him Tun etc. --

V On Motion Ordered that the Clk give Bros. Edward Brogdon & Aaron Brogdon & Wife a Letter of Dismission to join the Church at Coneritsey and also the Negroes Belonging to Majr. Francis Pugh who are about moving away

Dismessed etc.

Saturday before 1st Lord's day in Feby. 1806 After Preaching by Elder Poindexter met in Conference

I On motion Bro. Jonathan Spivey was chosen Moderator

II On motion a door was opned for reception of new members

III On motion the Buyseness respecting Bro. Miers was call'd up and after some debate on the same Ordered that be laid over untill next conference

IV On motion the Buyseness respecting Bro. Tadlock was call'd up and after some debate it was laid over untill next Conference

Dismiss'd by prayer etc.

Fryday before the 1st Lords day in Aprill 1806. After preaching by Elder Gillam met in conference

I On motion Bro. Thomas Speller was chosen Moderator.

II On motion a door was opned for reception of new members.

III On motion the Buyseness respecting Bro. David Miers was again called up was taken under consideration and he Excluded.

IV On motion Elder Spivey & Bro. Geo. Outlaw was appointed Delig= =ates to our next Association, and that we send by there hands Two Dollars to the fund, and that Bro. Tho. Speller write a Letter of Corespondence to the same & present to next Conference.

V Elder's Gillam & Ross Pettion'd for a Letter of Dismission Elder Gillam to Join the Church at Outlaw's Chapple & Ross to Join the Church at Log Meeting House, which was granted.

VI On motion that Brethren Thos. Speller & Benjm. Folk be a Commitee to Examine the Treasure Acct. & report to next Conference.

VI On motion agreed that Brethren Gillam, Doers & Jessey Bazmore Junr. be a commitee to examine into the conduct of Cato a Negro man respecting his being femilar with a nother woman except his Wife & report to next Conference.

VII Saturday after Preaching by Elder James Ross met in Conference

VIII On motion a door was opned for reception of new members

IX On motion the Buyseness respecting Bro. Tadlock was call'd up & he being present & being call'd upon, gave the Church full Satisfaction & he recd. again in full fellowship.

X Agreed that we commune to morrow Afternoon

Dismissed by Prayer etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in May 1806 After Preaching by Elder James Ross met in Conference --

I On motion Bro. Sutton was chosen moderator

II On motion a door was opned for reception of new members

III On motion a letter from Bro. Geo. Murphy was recd. & read praying for a letter of Dismission, which was granted so far as to say that he is dismiss'd & was an ordely member when he left this state as far as we know

IV On motion the Church Letter to our next Association was call'd for handed in read & recived --

V The Commiter appointed to Examine the Acct. of the Treasure reported that upon Examining the same find a Ballance of Seven Pound, Thirteen Shillings, & 2 [symbol] due from the Treasure

VI The Commitee appointed to examine into the Conduct of Cato a Negro man reported his Conduct Disordely & he excluded

VII Charge lodg'd agst. Bro. Jessey Bazmore Senr. for profanely Swearing the Clk directed to cite him to appear before next conference also Sister Eliza Crumbell & Brethren Charles Thompson & Israel Outhouse Witnesses

VIII Ordered that the Treasure pay Bro. Jona. Spivey 20 [symbol] also Bro. Grigory 20 [symbol] for Steps & Well Sweap

IX Ordered that the Deacons in future present there accts. made out to the Treasure for what ever they may Dispoce of & that he pay the same -- Dismiss'd etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in June 1806 After preaching by Elder Richard Poindexter met in Conference --

I Bro. James Ross moderator

II On motion a door was opned for reception of new members and recived

III On motion the Buyseness respecting Bro. Jessey Bazmore Sen. was call'd up, and after some investigation, was laid over ultill noxt Conference, & he order'd to be cited to attend, also Sister Kesiah Bazmore as a Witness agst. him --

IV Complaint Lodg'd agst. Negro Woman Thenes [?] Belonging to Bro. Thos. Sutton taken under Consideration & she Excluded --

V Bro. David Collins was rec'd by Letter --

Dismiss'd by prayer by Elder Poindexter

Saturday before 1st Lord's day in July 1806 after preaching by Elder Poindexter met in Conference --

Bro. John Bond moderator

I On motion a door was opn'd for reception of new members and received Henery Bates, Winifred Dunston, negro men Jersy [?] belonging to Sister Eliza. Rhodes, J _________ belonging to Mr. John Williams of Mactin [?]

II On motion agreed that the ordinance of Baptizm be preformed to morrow morning at Capt. Bozman's mill pond --

III On motion the Buyseness respecting Bro. Jessey Bazmore Senr. was call'd up and after some debate, it was laid over untill next meeting ----

Dismiss'd by Prayer etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in September 1806 After Preaching by Elder Moses Gillam, met in Conference.

I Brother Thomas Spiller chosen Moderator.

II On Motion a door was opn'd for the reception of new members.

III On motion the Buysiness respecting Bro. Jessey Bazmore Senr. was taken up and Satisfaction being obtain'd, he was rec'd into full Felowship again

IV On motion the Clerk is requested to cite Bro. Thmy. Brogdon to appear next Conference to give the Church Satisfaction in a charge lodg'd against him for nonatendance at Conference & profane Swaring.

V On motion the Clerke is requested to cite Bro. David Collins to appear next conference, to give the Church Satisfaction in a charge lodg'd agst. him for excessive Drinking,

Dismiss'd by Prayer &

Saturday before 1st Lords day in November 1806 After preaching by Elder Lemuel Burkett met in Conference.

I Bro. Thomas Sutton chosen Moderator.

II On Motion a door was opn'd for reception of new members.

III On motion the buysiness respsecting Bro. Timy. Brogdon was call'd up and as he was not present it was laid over & he ordered to be cited to next conference.

IV On motion the buyseness respecting Bro. David Collins was call'd up no Satisfaction could be obtain'd, he was Excuminicated

Dismiss'd by Prayer etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in January 1807 After preaching by Elder James Ross met in Conference,

I Brother Thomas Speller chosen Moderator,

II On motion a door was opn'd for reception of new members,

III On motion the buyseness respecting Bro. Brogdon was call'd up, his being present it was entered upon & after its being Deliberated upon Satisfaction not being obtain'd at this time it was laid over untill next Conference,

IV On motion agreed that the Deacons prepare and present a plan to collect money for the suport of the Fund and present to next conference

Dismiss'd by Prayer etc.

Fryday before 1st Lords day in Apriel 1807 After preaching by Elder Moses Gillam met in Conference.

I Brother James Ross chosen Moderator

II On motion a door was opn'd for reception of new members

III On motion the buyseness respecting Bro. Brogdon was call'd up and laid over untill to morrow

IV The commitee appointed to draw up a plan to collect Money for the Support of the fund handed it in which was read & laid over untill to morrow.

V On motion Elder Spivey and Bro. George Outlaw ware chosen as Deligates to our next Association & send by there hands 2 Doll. for the use of the Fund

VI On motion ordered that Bro. George Outlaw write a Letter to our next Association & present the same to morrow. Adjorn'd by prayer

Saturday met agreeable to adjornment and after preaching by Elder James Ross met in Conferece.

I On motion the Buyseness respecting Bro. Brogdon that was laid over Yesterday was call'd up, and after meture Deliberation he was Excuminicated

II The commitee appointed to draw up & present a plan for to rase money for Support of the fund that was produced & laid over Yesterday, was call'd up and the plan approbated. Brethren Hardy & Outlaw added to the commitee to regulate the Sums anexed to each name.

III Bro. Outlaw, who was appointed to write a Letter to the Association handed it in which was read & received.

IV On motion the Clerk is requested to cite Bro. Charles Thompson to appear before next conference to give Satisfaction for excesive Drinking

V On motion ordered that in futer information should be given to Clerk of all Deaths of our Brethren & Sisters & that he enter the same on the Church Book -- Dismiss'd by Prayer

Saturday before the 5th Lords day in May 1807 After Preaching by Elder Gillam met in Conference

I Bro. Jonathan Spivey chosen Moderator --

II On motion a door was opn'd to receive new member

III On motion the buyseness respecting Bro. Charles Thompson was call'd up he being present came forward and gave the Church Satisfaction & was recd. into Fellowship

IV On motion Elder Aaron Spivey, Brethren Suton & Outlaw was appointed a committe to inquire into the conduct of Bro. John Doers [?] & make report to next Conference.

V On motion the Clk is requested to insert the Death of Sisters Bently, Bond, Dempsey & Moore Brethren Jesse Bazmore Junr. & Wm. Skiles. Dismis'd etc.

Saturday before 1st Lord's day in July 1807 After preaching by Elder Spivey met in Conference

I Bro. Thos. Sutton chosen moderator.

II On motion a door was opn'd for reception of new members and Bro. Edward Brogdon was recd. by Letter

III The commitee who was appointed to make enquery into the conduct of Bro. John Doers made report which was Satisfactory and he was received into full Fellowship --

Dismiss'd by Prayer etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in August 1807 After preaching by after preaching by Elder James Ross met in Conference

I Bro. John Bond moderator & James Ross Clk P.T.

II On motion a door was open'd for reception of new members and recd. Bro. James Doces [?] by an experince of Grace & Sister Nancy Marshal by Letter --

III On motion order'd that the Clk give Letters of Dismision to Elder Burketts Negro Man Joe and Woman Nanny --

IV On motion ordered that Brethren Aaron Spivey, Richard Poindexter, Moses Gillam & Thomas Sutton be appointed a Commitee to enquire into the nature of a report respecting Bro. Daniel Johnston & report to next conference. Dism'd

At a meeting of Conference Saturday before 1st Lords day in October 1807 After preaching by Elder James Ross conference was opn'd

I Brother Ephraim Miller Moderator --

II the commitee appointed to examine into the nature of a report respecting Bro. Johnston made report which was received and he Excluded . . .

III the church called upon Bro. Stephen Bazmore to exercise his publick Gifts in this and the Adjacent Churches. Dismiss'd etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Decr. 1807 After preaching met in Conference ---

I On motion a door was opned for reception of new members

II On motion Elder Gillam + Bro. Geo. Outlaw be a committee to enquire into a charge against Plesant a negro Woman of Bro. Outlaw's for Debaucherys + make report

III A charge was lodg'd agst. Bro. John Doerr for excessive Drinking + he ordered to be cited -- Dismiss'd etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in January 1808 After peaching by Elder Spivey met in conference --

I Bro. Thomas Sutton chosen Moderator

II A door was opned for reception of new members

III On motion the Buyseness respecting Bro. Outlaw negro Woman Plesant was call'd up + Bro. Gillam from the commitee reported that they had enquired into the charge + from what information they could geather they have reason to believe her Guilty, she was accordingly Excluded

IV The buyseness respecting Bro. John Doerr was call'd up + after the nessesary enquiry was made he being absent was laid over untill next conference + he cited to appear Elder Gillam was call'd upon to inform the chuch what he knew about the aforesd. Charge whereupon he said he saw him intoxecated a few weaks ago. Bro. Outhouse is requested to attend with others members who are acquainted with the above circumstances --

Dismissed by Prayer.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in February 1808 After preaching by Elder Ross met in Conference

I Bro. John Bond Moderator.

II A door was opn'd for reception of new members and two Negroes of Sister Burketts was recd. by Letter, Joe + Nancy --

III On motion the buyseness respecting Bro. John Doerr was call'd and after necessary Information was recd. he was Excuminicated Return of Deaths Bros. H. Speller, Jesse Bazmore Junr. Sisters Sarah Daffin, Ann Moore, Dolly Sulciant [?], Negro's Joe belonging to Collins Joe belonging to Bonner + Guy --

IV On motion agreed that Brethren Aaron Spivey Speller + Bond be appointed a commitee to settle the act. of the Treasure and report to next Conference --

V Ordered that Bro. John Bond be appointed Treasure in resme [?] of Bro. Outlaw resigned --

Dismiss'd prayer by Bro. Thos. Sutton

Saturday before 1st Lords day in March 1808 after preaching by Elder Gillam met in Conference --

I Bro. Ephraim Miller Moderator

II A door was opned for reception of new members

III The Commitee appointed to Settle the acct. of the Treasure made report that after examining the Treasures book find a ballance due from the Treasure of Four pounds Seven Shillings + 11 d which ballance he is directed to pay over to the Treasure --

IV On motion Elder Spivey + Bro. G. Outlaw was appointed to represent us in the next Association + that 2 0/- be sent by there hands to the Association fund + that the Church prepare a Letter to accompany

V A complaint was lodged agst. Bro. Bird Michell for disorderly conduct and he ordered to be cited to attend next Conference -- and also agst. Bro. Jo. Bartlett for excesive Drinking + he ordered to be cited

IV On motion Bro. Ephraim Miller is requested to have an interview with a negro man Lener [?] + make enquiry into his conduct and report to next Conference --

Dismiss'd etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in June 1808 after preaching by Elder Poindexter met in Conference --

I Bro. H. Hardy moderator

II A door was opned for the reception of new members

III On motion the buyseness respecting Bro. Bartlett was call'd up he was not present, was laid over + he ordered to be cited

IV On motion the buuseness respecting Bro. Bird Michell was call'd up + Bro. Speller was requested to write him a letter for him to offer to the Church his reasons for his long absence + take a Coppy of the same + present to next Conference

V On motion the buyseness respecting a negro Lenor was call'd up and after Bro. Miller made report he was Excluded

VI Ordered that Brethren Miller + Outlaw be a committe to Examine the Deacons acct. + make report to next Conference

Query, what shall the Church do with a member that is a Slave that will disobey his master's orders + run away + go armed in the woods for 2 or 3 months at a time, out of his masters employ

VII Charge lodged agst. Bro. H. B. Smithwick + he ordered to attend next conference to give Satisfaction of the of Detaining a certain man the property of the Church

Dismiss'd by prayer etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Dec. 1808 after Preaching by Bro. Archer met in conference

Bo. Ephraim Miller Moderator

The buyseness respecting Bro. Allen was call'd up + laid over

A charge was lodged agst. Jo. Bartlett for drinking + inhumanly absenting his Family, after the charge was Substanciated he was Excluded --

Resolved that Bro. Speller write to Bro. Benjn. Blount + wife to show cause for their absence

Bro. A. Spivey to Brethren Fred. Blount + Edward Brogdon for the same purpose --

Dismiss'd by prayer etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Sept. 1808 after preaching by Elder Spivey met in Conference

Bro. __________ moderator

A door was opn'd for reception of new members

Dismiss'd by prayer by Bro. Jon. Yancy [?]

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Nover. 1808 after preaching by Elder Spivey met in conference

Bro. Sutton moderator

A door was opned for receptions of new members

On motion Elder Spivey + Bro. Outlaw be a commitee to draw up + present to next conference a full Biografical Skeches of the life + Death of Sister Ann Durgon decd.

On motion the Clk is requested to cite Bro. Allen to attend next conference to give the Church Satisfaction in a Charge lodged agst. him by failing in his promise to M. Arn [?] concerning property bid [?] of by you

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Jany. 1809 after preaching by Bro. Ross met in conference

Bro. Thomas Speller moderator

On motion a door was opned for to receive new members

On motion the Buyseness respecting Bro. Allen was call'd up he being not present was laid over + he ordered to be cited

The commite who was apppointed to draw up some Biographacal Skeches of the life + Death of Sister Ann Durgan handed them in which being read was ordered to be recorded --

Whereas Ann Durgan who was a member of the Baptist Church of Christ at Cashie M. H. Bertie County hath lately departed this life. We your Commitee deem it nessary for the information + Satisfaction of this Church + there Successors to give the following Biographacal Skeches of S. Durgan

Sister Ann Durgan the Widow of Jeremh. Durgan (who was the former Paster of this Church) was borned in the Year of our Lord 1734 on the 4th October In the County aforsd., and fell asleep (as we trust in the Lord) September 25th 1808. This Mother in Israel gave herself a member of this Church at an early stage of her life appeared to have espoused the blessed Doctrine of Grace [?] in which she stood firm to her dying day and also supported her standing in the Church worthy of her profession Died in a Good old age + tho dead yet she liveth -- may we shun her foibles, and imitate her Virtues Aaron Spivey Geo. Outlaw

A Letter was received and after it was read from the Union Meeting Elder Spivey was requested to write an Answer + present to next meeting --

Charge lodg'd agst. Peter a Negro man the property of [illegible] Doctr [?] Masenburg Ned a Negro man the property of Will. Turner and Hagar a Negro Woman the property of John Doerr Brethren James Doerr + Geo. Outlaw appointed to enquire into the conduct of sd. Negroes + make report to next Conference --

Bro. Thomas Rhodes and Negro Woman Cate the property of sd. Rhodes applyed for Letters of Dismission which was agreed to + the Clk directed to give the Same

Dismissed prayer by Bro. Jona. Spivey

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Feby. 1809 after preaching by Bro. Stephen Bazmore met in conference --

Bro. H. Hardy Moderator --

A door was opned for reception of new members.

The Buyseness respecting Bro. Allen was call'd up and he gave the Church Satisfaction + continued in fellowship

Elder A. Spivey who was requested to write to our U. [?] /n handed it in read and received --

The Buyseness respecting Negro man Peter, Ned + Woman Hagar was laid over untill next conference --

Charge lodged agst. a Negro man Jerry the property of Sister Rhodes, Bro. Jona. Spivey + John Bond appointed to make enquiry + report to next Conference --

Dismiss'd by Prayer

Saturday before 1st Lord day in March 1809 After preaching by Elder A. Spivey + Biddle met in conference --

Bro. Benjn. Folk moderator;

The Buyseness respecting Negro man Ned, Peter + Hagar was again laid over --

The Buyseness respecting Negro man Jary was call'd up and he continued in fellowship --

Dismiss'd by Prayer

Fryday before 1st Lords in Apriel 1809 After an Exortation by Elder A. Spivey met in Conference --

Bro. Thomas Sutton moderator

The commitee to whom was refered the Buyseness res =pecting Negro man Ned the property of Wm. Turner Negro man Peter the property of Doct. Mosenburg and Negro Woman Hagar the property of John Doerr reported that they recd. Satisfaction of the two latter + find the former Disorderly, he was Excuminicated

Bro. A Spivey was appointed to write a Letter to our next Association + hand in to morrow, and that Elder A Spivey + Bro. Geo. Outlaw be appointed Deligates to the Association + by them send 2 0/- to the Association fund

Charge lodg'd agst. Bro. Charles Thompson for excesive Drinking + the Clk ordered to cite him to attend next conference + Bro. Simons be Sumoned a Witness --

Saturday morning

Elder Spivey who was appointed to write to our Association handed the same in read + recd.

The Church received a letter from Bro. Edward Brogdon, laid over untill next Conference

The Buyseness respecting Bro. Frederick Blount was called up and after investigation he was found Disorderly + was Excluded

The Buyseness respecting Bro. Charles Thompson was calld up and laid over

Adjorned by prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in July 1809 after preaching by Elder Spivey met in Conference

Bro. Humphry Hardy moderator

A door was opned for reception of new members and recd. a negro man Abraham the Property of Richard Arnold

The buyseness respecting Bro. Charles Thompson was call'd up + he gave the Church Satisfaction

A letter was recd. from the Church at Marnes [?] Chapple in favr. of Bro. Edward Brogdon for a Letter of Dismission for to Join them, the Clk is requested to forward one to him

Jack a negro man the property of Wm. Williams pessitioned for a letter of Dismission to Join Connoho Church, the Clk requested to forward one

Complaint lodg'd against Bro. Weston for excesive Drinking + he ordered to be cited

Dismissed by Prayer

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in August 1809 After preaching by Elder Poindexter met in conference --

Bro. Thomas Speller moderator

A door was opned for reception of new members + recd. a negro man the property of Samuel Tredwell Esq. --

The Buyseness respecting Bro. Weston was call'd up + laid over untill next meeting

Complaint lodged agst. a negro Woman the property of [blank] for Adultry which was taken under consideration and she excluded --

Adjorn'd prayer by Elder Gillam

Saturday before 1st Lords day in September 1809 After Preaching by Elder Dossey [?] met in Conferen.

Bro. Jona. Spivey moderator

A door was opned for reception of new Mem =bers + recd. a negro Woman Phillis belonging to Elder Spivey --

The Buyseness respecting Bro. West was call'd up and he gave Satisfaction

Adjorned

Prayer by Elder --

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Decr. 1809 After Preaching by Elder Spivey met in Conference

Bro. Thomas Sutton moderator --

A door was opned for reception of new members

Ordered that the Clk give Sister Speller a letter of Dismission to Join any church of the same faith + order

Charge Lodg'd agst. Sister's Charlotee Cooper + Patsey Thomas for Disorderly conduct and they Excluded

Ordered that Bro. Thomas Speller + Bro. Jona. Spivey write to Bro. + Sister Blount to know the reason of there absenting themselves from Conference

Dismiss'd

Prayer by Bro. Bazmore

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Feby. 1810 After Preaching by Elder Spivey met in Conference --

Bro. John Bond moderator

A door was opned for the reception of new members, and recd. some time past at Crossrodes [?] Sister [blank] Lawrence

Recd. Information of the Death of Bro. H. Hardy + Nathan Bowen

The Brethren that was appointed to write to Bro. + Sister Blount requested further Indulgence --

The Clk. is requested to forward Letters of Dismission to Bro. Outhouse + Family, + also to Sister Cloy [?] Evans --

Brethren Aaron Spivey, Tho. Sutton, Ephraim Miller Benjm. Folk, Jona. Spivey, Thos. Speller + Geo. Outlaw be a commitee to enquire into a Dissunitty [?] existing between Brethren

Bond + Rasco [?] and that they call to there assistance Elder Gillam, Poindexter, Ross + Dossey + report to next Conference

Dismiss'd by prayer etc.

Fryday before 1st Lords day in Apriel 1810 After Exort =ation by Elder Spivey met in conference --

Brother Benjm. Folk moderator

The Clk. requested to write a letter to our next Association + present to morrow --

Elder Spivey + Bro. John Bond appointed as Deligates to our next Association + in case of falure Bro. Outlaw + send by there hands 20/- to the fund

Brethren Thos. Sutton Ephraim Miller + Fred. Laurance [?] are appointed a commitee to wait on Sister Mary Masan + make enquiry into a report that is in circulation about her conduct in her former husband lifetime --

Adjorned by prayer untill to morrow

Saturday morning Conference opned by Elder Gillam

The moderator resumed his seat --

A door was opned for reception of new members

The committee appointed to write to Bro. + Sister Blount beged further Indulgence

The commitee to whom the Buyseness of Brethren Bond + Rasco was refered, made report agree that it be posposed untill next meeting + that the Clk city Bro. Rasco to appear then --

The clerk agreeabe to request handed in Letter to our Association which was read + recd.

Adjorned by prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in May 1810 after preaching met in Conference

Bro. Thos. Sutton moderator

The Buyseness respecting Bro. John Rasco was call'd up + after investagation he was Excluded.

Charge lodg'd agst. Bro. Thos. Burnum for exacting a fine from Elder Poindexter order'd to be cited

The commitee appointed to wait on Sister Mason craved further Indulgance

The commitee appointed to write to Sister + Bro. Blount beged further Indulgence

Dismissed by Prayer +

Saturday before fist Lords day in July 1810 After Preaching by Elder Davis met in Conference

Bro. ____ moderator

A door was opned for reception of new members

The commitee appointed to wait on Sister Macon reported + the church sancioned [?] there report + then a motion was made for her Exlclusion which was agreed too

The commitee who was appointed to write to Bro. & Sister Blount reported that they had done so but as yet recd. no answer it is agreed that Bro. Outlaw be requested to write them through the mediam of Bro. John Mounring --

The Buyseness respecting Bro. Birnum was call'd up but he being on a Jorney was laid over untill next conference

Charge lodged agst. Sister Rhody Jones for Disorderly conduct, Brethern Miller [?] D. Barber + Ranes [?] are requested to wait on her + report next conference

Ordered that Bro. Speller be requested to audit + Settle the acct. of our Treasure + make report

Bro. Charles Thompson came forward + acknowledge we had been over taken in drinking to excess and requested for it to be laid over untill next Conference

Adjorned by Prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in August after Preaching by [blank] met in Conference

Bro [blank] chosen moderator

A door was opned for reception of new members + recd. Miles the property of John Watson. [illegible] the property of Mrs. Ester Pugh + Patty the property of Doct. M. W. Pugh also by Letter a Negro man Tom belonging to Jams. Tredwill Esq.

The committee appointed to wait on Sister Jones made Report of such a nature as she was Excluded

A letter was handed in from Bro. Blount laid over untill next Conference *

Dismd. by Prayer

* The Buyseness respecting Bro. Burnum was taken under consideration + he Excluded

A Letter was handed in from Bro. Blount in Answer to the one from the Church. laid over untill next conference

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Decr. 1810 After preaching by Elder Gillam met in Conference

Bro. Thos. Sutton moderator

A door was opn'd for reception of new members

A Letter was handed in from Bro. Benjm. Blount which contained a charge agst. the church for her neglect towards him, which the church considered malicious and unfounded

A committee was appointed composed of Brethren Outlaw, Folk + Elder Spivey, to ansr. the Letter send to the Church and remonstrate agst. the Charges therein contained; and to inform sd. Blount of his Standing with us, and to come forward + give Satisfaction in due Season otherwise the case will be passed on

Also the aforesd. committee is directed to wright to Bro. John Mourning member of Great Swamp Church Informing him the situation Bro. Blount is in relation to this Church

Bro. James Grigory came forward + acknowledged his Charge + gave the church Satisfaction

The committee appointed to Settle the Treasure acct. made report that there is in the fund One Pound Eight Shillings

A charge lodg'd agst. Sister Patsey Williams for Imprudent Language ordered to be cited

Dismiss'd by prayer etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in January 1811 After preaching by Bro. Stephen Bazmore met in conference

1 Bro. Ephraim Miller moderator

2 A door was opned for reception of new members and received by Letter Elder William Dossey

3 The committee appointed to write Bro. Blount and Bro. John Mourning, presented the same, read and directed to be sent on

4 The buyseness respecting Sister Patsey Williams was laid over + Bro. Stephen Bazmore ordered to cite her to attend next Conference

5 Ordered that the Clk be requested to bring the Constituation + list with the Decorum to next Conference

5 A committee consisting of Brethren Foulk, Speller and Himman are appointed to enquire into the conduct of peter the property of Wm. Mace [?] and Grace the property of Wm. Rasco, and make report to next conference

Dism'd prayer by Elder Dossey

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in March 1811 After preaching by Elder Dossey met in conference

1 Bro. Thomas Sutton moderator

2 A door was opn'd for the reception of new members

3 Ordered that Brethren E. Miller, D. Barber, F. Barber and Bro. E. Raynes, be cited to show cause why Bro. William West shall not have a letter of Dismission

4 The commitee who was appointed to inquire into the conduct of Peter + Grace made report in part is to peter which was taken under consid =eration + he excluded, the same committee requested to inquire as respects Grace and report to next conference

5 Agreed that Elder Dossey prepare a Letter to our next Association & that Elders Spivey and Dossey be our messengers to the same + that we send by there hand, Twenty Shillings

6 At a confference held Saturday before 1st Lords day in Feby. the buyseness respecting Sister Patsey Will =iams was taken up + she was Excluded

Dismissed by prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in July 1811 After preaching by Elder Gillam met in Conference

Bro. Bond chosen moderator

A door was opn'd for reception of new members

On motion at a previous conference the buyseness respecting Bro. Wm. West was call'd up + the Church requested Elder Spivey to wright Bro. West + inform him he can not obtain a letter of Dismission in consequence of his being charg'd with drinking to excess + profane Swearing, unless Satisfaction can be obtained.

On motion at a previous conference a committee was appointed consisting of Brethren Jona. Spivey Bond + Speller to inquite into the conduct of Jerry [?] the property of Sister Rhodes for Excessive drinking + violent language to his Mistress wherepon they reported the facts + he was Excluded

The commitee who was appointed to examine into the conduct of a Negro Woman Grace belonging to Wm. Rasco made report that they had recd. Satisfaction which as recd. and she continued in Fellowship

Charge Lodg'd agst. Bro. Charles Thompson for excessive Drinking, laid over + he cited to attend next Conference

Charge lodg'd agst. Bro. James Rice [?] for excessive Drinking was laid over + he ordered to be cited to next conference

Thus church unamously agreed to set appart as a day of Fasting + Prayer the 22nd August next

Saturday before 1st Lords day in August after preaching by Elder Spivey met in Conference

Bro. E. Rayner moderator

A door was opn'd for reception of new members + Sister Tracy Evans returned her letter of Dismission and she recd. as a member of this church

On motion Bro. C. Thompson's case was considered + laid over + he requested to attend

On motion the Buyseness of Bro. Rice's was call'd up he being present gave the Church Satisfaction and he recd. in full Fellowship

On motion Elder's Spivey, Dossey + Bro. Geo. Outlaw be a commitee to examine the Church records and make report relative to the rules entered into heretofore as adopted by this Church in her discipline

On motion the above commitee are appointed to examine the Church covenant + Decorum + report next Conference

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Septr. after preaching by Elder Gillam met in Conference

Bro. Sutton chosen moderator

On motion Bro. Thompson Buyseness laid over untill next Conference

The Commitee appointed to examine the Church records etc. was not prepared to report

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Octr. 1811 After preaching by Elder Gillam met in Conference

Bro. James Ross moderator

A door was opn'd for reception of new members

On motion agreed that the List be taken up next Conference & purged

On motion ordered that the Clerk cite Bro. Willis Fryer + Wife, + Sister Eliza Thomas to attend next Conference for to give the Church Satisfaction respecting there nonatendance at conference etc.

On motion the buyseness respecting Bro. Charles Thompson was taken up + he gave the Church Satisfaction + continued in full fellowship

The commitee appointed to examine the Church Book etc. was further Indulged

On motion the Buyseness of Bro. Jona. Skiles was charged with nonatendance he ordered to be cited

Dismiss'd etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Novr. 1811 After preaching by Elder Poindexter met in Conference

Bro. John Bond moderator

A door was opned for reception of new members

agreeable to the order of last conference the Clk. handed in a letter to the association + recd.

The buyseness respecting Bro. Freeman was call'd up + pospon'd he ordered to be cited to next conference

A charge lodged agst. Bro. Charles Thompson for excesive Drinking, ordered to be cited to attend next Conference

Disd. by prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in June 1818 after preaching met in Conference, a door opn'd to hear Experiences

The buyseness respecting Bro. Freeman was call'd up + posponed

The buyseness respecting Bro. Thompson was call'd up + pospon'd

Disd. by prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in July after preaching met in Con =ference, a door opned to hear Experiences

The buyseness respecting Bro. Thompson was call'd up + laid over

A charge lodged agst. Bro. Keen for going away out of the Bounds of this Church in an iregular manner

The buyseness respecting Bro. Freeman was call'd + he Excluded

Disd. by prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in September 1818 after preaching met in Conference a door opned to hear experiences

The buyseness of Bro. Thompson being call'd up he was present + gave the Church Satisfaction + he continued in fellowship

The buyseness respecting Bro. James Keen was call'd up + upon examining into his conduct he was excluded

The Church lodged a complaint agst Bro. E. Rayner for making a bet on an Election [?] he ordered to be cited

On petition ordered that Joe + Annes belonging to Mr. Lerner have letters of Dismission

On motion areed that Brethren Spivey, Folk, Miller, Speller Lawrence + Putters [?] or any three of them meet at the M.H. Saturday before 3rd Sunday Ins. to draw up + present to next Conference the proveable cause of the declention in religion etc.

Disd. by prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Novr. 1818 after preaching met in conference a door was opned to receive new members + recd. Diner [?] belonging to Mr. Jones by letter

The committee appointed by last conference to point out the probavable cause of the great Coldness + declention of Religion made the following report which was recd. + Elder Spivey requested to present it to our next Union Meeting

Pursuant to an order of conference Your committee met and made a feeble attempt to develop some of the provable causes of the great Coldness [?] in religion which appears to prevale in the Church of Christ at Cashie - and also, to divine ways and means to remedy the much complained of + melancolly evil -

Your committee has great reason to fear one princath [?] reason why Zion languish is, that [illegible] to worldly minds to much engaged after the profits, Honours, pleasures + vain customs of this world, which has an unhappy tendancy of chilling there affection for holy Things [?] produces a backwardness in the duty they owe to God They become remiss in prayer, both Formely + Private, negligent in reading + meditating upon the word of God. Often absent fron the House of God and it follows as a natural consequence they cease communing with the Lord + his people + seem to have more fellowship with the World than with Saints. A! deplorable state!! may the Lord deliver us therefrom.

To attempt to point out the remedy Brethren, your committee feel much at a loss - However we will humbly recommend that following resolutions First to Santify a day of fasting, Humilation + Solemn prayer to almighty GoD, that he would cond'send to return + Visit Zion again

Secondly, If we wish to enjoy our first love, we should repent and do our first works - retrace our steps + bring into action our respective duties. if we have neglected the duty of prayer in any point whatsoever, to be engaged in its Solemn exercises, that our incessant cry may be to the Lord "Thy Kingdom Come" That we should be more engaged in reading Blessed word of GoD + meditating thereon + punctual attendance to its admonitions to seperate from the world "But that we are a chosen generation a regal priesthood, a pecular people, Zelous of good works to offer up Spiritual Sacrifices to Almyty GoD through Jesus Christ our Lord" - In a word, to make the word of GoD our rule, both of faith + practice, all which we Sincerely recommend to your serious consideration

Your commitee further reccommend that the Church appoint a time + place or times + places as she may think propper to enter into a resolution to commence + perpetuate Serial prayer also that the Church should try to revive the rules + put into opperation the diciplin by which her members are to be governed --

Grancel [?] the Sevt. of Jam. Hyman also petitioned for a letter of dismission which was granted

The buyseness respecting Bro. E. Rayner was call'd up + laid over

In consequence of a difficulty between Brethren Jos. Jordan + E. Miller, Brethren Folk, Lawrence + Speller was appointed a committee, they requested to enquire into the immoral conduct of Bro. J. Jordan + report next conference

Disd. by prayers

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Decr. 1818 after preaching preaching a door was opened to hear Experiences

The buyseness respecting Bro. E. Rayner was call'd up + laid over

The buyseness respecting Bro. Jordan the committee report that they ware not ready to repord (Continued)

The Clk requested to cite Bro. Levy Johnston to attend and give the Church Satisfaction for his long absence

The Church agreed to encorage Bro. R. Lawrence to excer =cise his gifts in the bounds of this Church

Dis'd by prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in March 1819 after Praching a door was opned to hear experiences

The buyseness respecting Bro. Rayner was call'd up + he gave the Church Satisfaction + he continued in fellowship

The Committee appointed to wait on Bro. Jordan reports that they had not discharged the duty assigned to them continued

The buyseness respecting Bro L Johnston was continued

On motion the Church agreed that Bro. R. Lawrence should excerse his publick gifts wherever the Lord should call him

Disd. by prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in April 1819 after preaching a door was opned to hear experiences

The committee appointed on the buyseness of Bro. Jordan was continued

Brethren Folk, Bates + Miller was appointed to enquire into the conduct of Allen belonging to Mr. Ryan + report

Adjorned to morrow 11 o'clock by prayer

Conference met agreeable to adjornment

Complaint lodged agst. Bro. Levy Johnston for excecive drinking the Clk requested to cite him

Agreed that Elder A Spivey + Brethren E. Miller + G. Outlaw + in case of falure Bro. J. Bond be our messengers to the next association + by there hands send three Dollars to the fund, and One dollar for missionary purposes

Disd. by prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in May 1819 after preaching met in Conference

A door was opn'd for to hear experiences

The Buyseness respecting Bro. Jordan the commitee reported unfavourable, but Bro. Jordan being present made such acknowledgements that gave the Church Satisfaction, he continued in fellowship --

The Buyseness Bro. Johnston was laid over untill next meeting

On motion a letter of dismission granted to a Negro Woman Jenny belonging to Thos. L. West

Dis'd by prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in August 1819 after preaching met in Conference

A door was opned for to hear experiences, Priselar [?] Harden [?] came forward + was recd.

Bro. Charles Thomspson acknowledg'd that he had been Intoxacated laid over untill next Conference

The Buyseness respecting Bro. Levy Johnston laid over

Elder Spivey, Brethren Doerr + Outlaw appointed to see a Negro Woman Rachel + make report to next Conference

On motion Brethren Folk, Speller + Moller be appointed to examine Bro. Folks acct. with the Church + make report next conference

Disd. by Prayer --

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Septr. 1819 met in conference

A door was opned to hear experiences + recd. a Negro Woman Phillis belonging to Genl. Williams and Mary belonging to Wiley Dotery [?]

Allen the property of Sister Ryan was excluded

The commitee appointed to see a Negro Woman Rachel belonging to Bro. Jona. Spivey Estate made a report which was taken under consideration + she Excluded

The Clerk requested to give Bob the property of Wm. Rumstead [?] a letter of Dismission

The Buyseness respecting Bro. Levy Johnston was call'd + Bro Doerr requested to cite him

The committee appointed to Settle the acct. of the Deacons with the Church made report that there was a ballance due the Church of fourteen Dollars Seventy five Cents at 2d Septr. 1819

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Oct. 1819 met in Conference

A door for to hear experiences, Bro. Wm. Hm. Howell was recd. at a conference [illegible] at + Rhodes

The commitee appointed to Settle the acct. with Bro. Folk respecting the repare of the M. H reported [?] that there was due him five Dollars

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Feby. 1820 met in conference

A door was opn'd to hear experiences

The buyseness respecting Bro. Thompson was taken up + he restored to Fellowship

The Buyseness respecting Bro. Levy Johnston was taken up + he excluded

The Clerk requested to give Joe the property of Chas. King a letter of dismission

The Committee appointed to wait on Brother Speller + Bond ware Elder Spivey, Brethern Miller, Doerr, Folk + Outlaw requested to report next Conference

A committee composing Brethren Miller, Lawrence + Rayner was appointed to wait on Sister Nancy Cullifer [?] + make report

Disd. by Prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in March 1820 met in Conference

A door was opned to hear experiences, Sister Winifred Sparkman was recd. by Letter

The Committee appointed to wait on Brethren Bond + Speller made a Satisfactory Report

The Committee appointed on Sister Cullifers reference beg'd an Indulgence

Disd. by Prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in April 1820 met in Conference

A door was opn'd to hear experiences + recd. Cheney [?] of Bro. Spelly [?]

The Committee appointed to wait on Sister Cullifer made a parshal report Continued by adding Mariss

Bro. Rubin Lawrence was call'd upon by the Church to except ordination, to the Gospell Ministry on which he requested for the time to consider on it

Bro. Outlaw requested to prepare a Letter to our next Association + present to our next Conf. and that Elder Spivey, Brethren Outlaw Bond + Miller be the Barers of the Same + by their hands send three Dollars to the Fund

Saturday before 1st Lords day in July 1820 met in Conference

A door was opned to receive experiences and recd. Bro. James Smithwick

The Committee [illegible] appointed to wait on Sister Cullifer made report which was taken under consideration + she excluded

On motion agreed that we as a church under the recom =mendation of the last Association do keep up a [illegible] convent [?] of Prayer the 1st Monday Evening in every Month

Dis'd by Prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in August 1820 met in Conference

A door was opned to hear experiences

Agreeable to a call made by the Chuch on Bro. Lawrence he being present consented to except ordanation + that it take place at + Rhodes 3rd Lords day Inst. which was preformed by Elders Spivey + Poindexter forming the Presbattery

Dis. by Prayer etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Sept. 1820 met in Conference

A door was opned to hear experiences

Brethren Doerr, Speller + Outlaw was appointed a commitee to enquire into a charge lodg'd agst. Andrew belonging to Ed. Outlaw Estate

Brethren Miller, Lawrence + Mariss appointed to enquire into the Conduct of Bro. Wm. Liscomb make report next conference

Disd. by Prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Oct. 1830 after Preaching met in Conference

A door was opened to receve Experiences Dis'd Etc.

Saturday before 1 Lords day in Nov. 1820 after Preaching met in Conference

A door was opned to receive Experiences

The buyseness respecting Bro. Liscomb the commitee report unfavourably + he was Excluded --

The buyseness respecting Andrew was call'd up + laid over Dism'd etc.

Saturday before 1st Sunday in Decr. 1820 after consart [?] of prayer met in Conference

A door was opned to hear Experiences etc.

The Commitee appointed to inquire into the Conduct of Andrew was not prepared to report

Disd. by prayer etc.

Saturday before 1st Sunday in April 1821 after preaching met in Conference

A door was opned to receive Experiences. Bro. Ivy [?] Walk presented a Letter of dismission + was recd. as a member of our Church

The reffrence respecting Andrew was laid over

On motion agreed that Elders Spivey + Lawrence + Bro. Geo. Outlaw be our delegates to the next Association, Bro Walk in

in case of falure + by there hands send three Dollars to the Association fund + that Bro. Outlaw prepare a Letter Adjorned by prayer

Saturday before 1st Sunday in May after preaching met in Conference

A door was opned to receive Experences

The buyseness respecting Andrew was called up and the Committee discharged --

Ordered that Brethren Speller + Outlaw be a commitee to settle the acct. with the Deacons with the Church + make report --

Ordered that Davy belongng to Reditt have a letter of Dismission Ajorn'd etc.

Saturday before 1st Sunday in June 1821 after Preaching met in Conference

A door was opned for reception of New Members

Ordered that Elder Spivey + Brethren Speller + Outlaw be requested to prepare a query on the Subject of usuary [?] + present to next Conference --

The commitee appointed to Settle with the Deacons was not prepared. Continued Ad. etc.

Saturday before 1st Sunday in Septr. 1821 after Preaching met in Conference

A door was opned for reception of New Members Milly + Abby

The Commitee appointed to wait on Brethren Miller + Rayner, was not prepared -- Continued --

The Commitee appointed to Settle the Deacons acct. was not prepared -- Continued --

Saturday before 1st Sunday in Dec. 1821 after Preaching met in Conference.

A door was opned to receive New Members + recd. Bro. Joseph Asbell by Letter --

The Commitee appointed to wait on Brethren Miller and Rayner made report that the difficulty was happily Settled report recd.

On motion a Select Commitee be appointed to Settle a difficulty between Bro. Enoch Rayner + Wife + that Brethren Gillam, Speller, Folk, + Wm. + Fredrick Lawrence + that they make report

A charge lodged agst. Sister Dicy James for Intoxication + Bro. Speller requested to cite her to attend

The Clk requested to give Bro. James Smithwick a letter of Dismission. Closed by Prayer etc.

The Commitee appointed to Settle the acct. with the Deacond reported that they find a ballance Due from the Deacons on the 1st Aug. 1821 of Thirty Seven Dollars + fifty Cents

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Feby. 1822 after Preaching met in Conference --

The buyseness respectng Bro. Rayner + Wife was call'd up + laid over + that Elder Spivey + Bro. Wm. Worley be added to the Commitee + they requested to report to next Conference

The Buyseness respecting Sister Dicy James was called up + laid over untill Next Conference

Disd. by Prayer etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Apriel 1822

The Commitee appointed to wait on Bro. Rayner + Wife made the following report. We your Commitee who was appointed to attend to the difficulty said to be between Enoch Raymer + Wife attended at the + Rhodes M.H. on Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Feby. 1822 Sd. Rayner having previous notice of the intention of sd. Commitee personally met the sd. Commitee and after requesting E. Rayner leave to have an interview with him + his Wife, upon the subject of difficulty, he prumptoraly refused the Commitee going to his House upon his House upon such buyseness -- stating the Commitee were welcome to go his house + would treat them as friends, but to go upon that buyseness, he could not nor would not suffer it, he also stated that he had serious charges agst. several of the Brethren in the Church who were in full fellowship, who had [illegible] injured him but had not proof to Substansi =ate his charges -- Your Commitee further state that in there oppinion all things considered he the sd. Rayner is Very difficient in his duty + far from possessing the Christian Spirit for further information

we refer you to the Commitee

The buysness respecting Sister Dicy James was call'd up + laid over

On motion Elder Spivey Brethren Folk Outlaw + in case of falure Bro. Miller was appointed as our delegates to our Next Association + by there hands Send three Dollars to the Association fund

The Clk requested to write a letter to the Association

Disd. by Prayer

Saturday before 1 Lords day in May 1822 after Preaching met in Conference

A door was opned for reception of new members

The Buyseness respecting Sister Dicey James was called up laid over + she requested to attend Adjorned by Prayer

Saturday before 1 Lords day in June after Preaching met in Conference

A door was opned for reception of New Members

A charge lodged agst. Bro. Benjn. Britt for imprudent Conduct in an [illegible] between sd. Britt + Purdy --

The buyseness respecting Sister Dicey James was called up + she gave the Church Satisfaction -- Adjorned

Saturday before 1st Lords day in July 1822 after Preaching met in Conference

A door was opned for reception of New Members

The buyseness respecting Bro. Britt was laid over

Ordered that Brethren Speller + Folk be a committee to enquire into the conduct of Negroes Jack + Dick belonging to Mr. Drisdell [?] + make report

Ordered that Brethren Miller + Lawrence be a committee to inquire into a difficulty between Brethren Phelps + Maress + make report Adjornd

Saturday before 1st Lords day in August 1822 after Preaching met in Conference

A door was opned for reception of New Members

The buyseness respecting Bro. Britt was continued

The buyseness respecting Jack + Dick was continued

The buyseness respecting Brethren Mariss + Phelps continued

The Clk requested to give Elder Ivy Walk a Letter of Dismission Adjorned etc.

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Sept 1822 after Preaching met in Conference

A door was opned for reception of New Members

The buyseness Brethren Moriss + Phelps Continued also the buyseness of Bro. Britt also Jack + Dick

Agreeable to a resolution of the last Association this Church agree to attend to a day of Fasting + Prayer for a revival of Religion etc. etc. Adjorned

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Oct. 1822 after Preaching met in Conference

A door was opened for receiving New Members

The buyseness resping Brethren Phelps + Moriss continued also Bro. Britt

The buyseness respecting Jack + Dick was called up + Jack Excluded the Committee continued + Bro. Bond added as to Dick

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Nov 1822 after Preaching met in Conference

A door opned for reception of new members

The buyseness respecting Brethren Mariss + Phelps contd. also Bro. Britt + Negro Dick Dismissed

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Jany. 1823 after preaching met in Conference - A door was opned to hear experiences

The reference respecting Dick belonging to Mr. Drisdell was taken up + he excluded

The buyseness respecting Bro. Britt was continued

A charge was lodged Sister Mariah Sonderlin. Brethren Lawrence + Miller appointed a commitee to wait on her + make report to next conference

The buyseness respecting Brethren Mariss + Phelps was laid over -- Disd. by Prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Feby. 1823 met in Conference A door was opned for reception of New Members

The buyseness respecting Bro. Britt was laid over

The buyseness respecting Sister Sanderlin was laid over

On motion agreed that the church now proceed to select a Pastor which was done by private pool Bro. Rubin Lawrence recd. a Majority, the Church then call'd upon Bro. Lawrence to know if he would except the Call upon which Elder Lawrence agreed to except

The Life + Death of Elder Aaron Spivey was presented to the Church Ordered that Elder Gillam and Bro. Geo. Outlaw transcribe the same into our Church Book

Saturday before 1st Lords day in March 1823

A door was opned to hear experiences

The buyseness respecting Bro. Britt was continued

The buyseness respecting Sister Sanderlin was Continue

The commitee appointed to transcribe the Life + Death of Elder Spivey reported that they had discharged there Duty (see on next page)

Friday before the 1st Lords day in April 1823 met in Conference. A door opned to hear experiences

The buyseness respecting Bro. Britt was call'd up and after discussing on it agreed that he be again restored to fellowship

The buyseness respecting Sister Sanderlin was Continued

Agreed that David belonging to Bro. Ward have a letter of Dismission

Agreed that Brethren Lawrence Miller + Outlaw and in case of falure Bro Bond Represent us in the Next Association + that we send by their hands Two Dollars to the Association Fund + that Bro. Speller write the Letter

Agreed that Abby belonging to Mr. King have a letter of Dismission

Adj by Prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in May 1823 a door was opned +

The buyseness respecting Sister Sanderlin was laid over

Ordered that Brethren Lawrence, Doerr, Speller, Jordan, Bond + Outlaw + in case of falure Bro Folk be requested to attend our Next Union Meeting

Agreed that Grace belonging to Mr Rosca [?] have a letter of Dismission Adjorned etc

1) The memores of Elder Aaron Spivey, coppied from his own reccord which was presented to the Church by a friend and ordered to be recorded as a testamony of respect this Church bares towards their much respected + Decd. Pastor -- To the reader --

It is natural after a person is removed into an invisable Eternity for there succeeding relations + friends who never had the opportunity of their personal acquaintance to ask who ware they + what ware they etc. in order therefore that they may not be mislead, by the prejudices of any, and not knowing the time of my departure I avail my self of this early oppurnity to inform them in the following sheats, tho' it may perhaps seem to savour to much vanity yet I hope (as the Lord knowith) any motives are pure, judging in this otheres by my own experience I take it for granted the above inquiry may be made for there satisfaction. They may peruse the following lines as ware written by my own hand, not thinking that it will ever be made publick as long as I live if ever, my main object is for the satisfaction of my succeeding relations into whose hands it may fall, it will only therefore be perused [?] but by few -- Praying it may be for the edification of them + redown to the Glory of God and this will fully compensate your unworthy Servant in the Lord Aaron Spivey

A Succinct account

Aaron Spivey was born in the County of Bertie + in the State of N. Carolina July 28th 1763: my Fathers name was Moses Spivey + my mothers Jemima (Hamers [?]) being the forth of Seven Children whom he had by said Jemima, And after a long illness he departed this life August 2nd 1771 at which time I was in my ninth year, my mother also died April in the Year 1779 leaving me in my Sixteenth Year, my Father in law (Viz) John Kittrell who married my mother by whom he had two children kept me clostly [?] at the Farming buyseness untill I entered my twentieth Year at which time he sat me at liberty to provide for my self. One thing I wish to relate with Gratitude that from my Cradle

2) untill this time my moralls ware stickley attended to by my parents -- but with much regreat I must confess I soon took a different course in my conduct + so continued for some time heaping up Sin upon Sin etc. tho' frequently promising my own convicted conscience that I would amend my life (if not before) whe ever I got married falsely supposing if I had a morral character it would be injurious to my Honour, as religion was generally dispised in that day by men of Character, as they call'd them -- but so it was by the Almighty's good Providence that on the 28th of Dec. 1786 I inter =married with Eliza Grimes the Daughter of Saml. Grimes of the County + State aforsd., which whom I enjoyed mutual Happiness untill the Lord was pleased to take her to himself which melancolly day hapned on the 10th of July 1796. Aged 25 years 10 months + 8 days leaving me as tokens of her conjugal affections two only Sons (ver) Moses + Samuel having enjoyed in a great degree as much happiness as I promised in this state and being left with a large family I soon found the necessity + disposition to reinstate my self in my former situation again which took place on the 5th of January 1797 with Polly Marr [?] the Daughter of Abraham Marr + Prudence his Wife the latter of whome is a Zealous professor of the Baptist Society all of the County + State aforsd. I will now return to the time of first entering into a married life -- Having as I supposed got part of the impedements removed which was in the way of serving GoD + the time came which accor =ding to my former promises I was to reform for the better after a few days elapsed my mind was exercised on Various subjects and instead of entering on the important subject of a reformation (having acquired in my new state of life a small Family) my mind began to solicit wealth in Order to accomidate my Family This rationally appeared my Duty and I in a measure being in the circumstances of the Prodigal Son

3) thought I would put off the Work a little longer untill a more Convenant Season that is untill I had gotten my Domestick affairs in such a train [?] there would be no obstruction in the way coming to this conclusion I rested tolerable contented but now and then had some imotions of mind for nearly six months when the bell of Mortality began to be inlarged in the Neighbourhood + death had + was about removing sum of my Neighbours + Near Conections out of time and while one of them (+ old comrade too) lay on his death bed I was sent for to Visit him on whome I attended alternenately [?] untill his Death, finding while I was there to human probability he must leave this World + go to Eternity -- this discovery induced me to consider the consequences as soon as this thought took place on my mind it was attended with such Gloomeness + Sorrow I endeavoured to Quench the consideration as soon as possible but duty forbed me totally withdrawing from the agonizing afflicted or else surely I should have attempted to do so but thought I it may be natural for every one when Viewing the Gloomy features of Death to be thus agitated + thought I will raise what fortitude I can and when I retire from the sight it will gradually decrease, but still detained with the allmost expired afflicted + as he drew nearer his expiring moments death appeared the more horrable at last the deadfull moment drew near when he was about to breath out his last breath, a certain Gentleman being present (whose name I ever shall revere) asked liberty to go to prayeres which was granted with marks of approbation + it was preformed with such Fervency + Zeal + shewed such earnings for the happiness of the Soul which in a few minutes made its flight which filled me with amazement after this that Gentleman + my self took a walk into the Garden each silent as we went except now + then exhorted a groan being these he laid his hand on my shoulder + said my dear friend our friend _____ _____ is gone to a long eternity if it had been your case instead of his what would be the consequence my heart sunk a Treamur [?] penetrated through every power of my Soul I was almost con =vulsed my Very Soul groned within me while my tongue cleaved to the roof of my mouth, here I am lost for want of language to express my self, after processing [?] a few minutes my affections being won

4) over to the Godly man (for such I esteem him + believe he is now in Heaven prasing dying Love + reediming Grace) I cast my eyes towards him + beheld with admiration the smiling tear gently gliding down his cheaks this appeared to give his words almost a double force which he had said + continued to say in a short but an affectionate exhoration, after this we returned to the House where lay the lifeless corps which silently spake the same language to me, this hapned abt. the 3 or 4 of June 1787 after I returned home loaded with guilt and an increase of melancholy under dreadfull apprehensions of the Justice of GoD being executed upon me for my accumalated crimes, now I began to think diffrently to what I used to think I began to think there was no time to spare for the avenger of blood was pursuing me hard altho it was much sooner than I expected to attend upon the important buyseness I thought now as I had done hithertoo, it was enough to leave of sinning to excess, and pray + read GoD's word when convinent + he would be well pleased with me + all would be well. To work I went, but still affraid any person should know what was the matter + what I did should be in a private manner + when being in company to withdraw from old comrades was a task + when I would do it, being asked the reason, I generally made an excuse, which was not the princable cause + guarding my self against an impuation [?] of what was realy the matter (such is human Weakness O. nothing nothing! but the power of an Almighty GoD can rend the rocky hart + humble the proud + stubborn will) thus I continued alternatly heavy [?] three Weaks at which time I found my self no better Yea I saw more + more of my own weakness + imperfections - here my attention was called to the remembrance of a curcumstance that took place when I was about thirteen or fourteen Years

5) of age prehaps sum may suppose the following circumstance shows too much inthusiasm or childish immagination but let that be as it may I believe it was a Vision + also am fully persuaded it was the Lords doing for we read in the prophet "Joel II.28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons + your daughters shall prophesy; your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see Visions: also Acts II.17 " The Vision was this. I beheld I believe on a certain day I was to die + what was more affecting I was to be misrable after death this greatly afflicted my mind it so opperated on me it was discoerable to my mother + after she intoragated me of the cause of my melincolly I related to her the Vision after making use of sum arguments to me that it was nothing more than a dream finding it availed nothing it did no little affect her mind + in tears she directed me to reading and praying my Answer was, it is useless for the Vision was I was not only to die but also to be misarable, two days had elapsed before I formed a resolution to follow my Mothers advice + on the third day the fatal hour was to commence accordingly the second day at night after great struglings in mind I resolved upon a resolution to prepare for the awfull moment it was on Saturday evening I began to call upon the Lord to have mercy upon my poor Soul, the next day I ventured to read the word of GoD, but my Soul was filled with such keen remorse my tears frequently Darkned my sight this day was spent in reading praying + lamenting (on Sunday evening near the setting of the Sun the Family -- walked in the Yard to bid some Visitants farewell, I followed them to the door was the House telling them it would be the last time I ever should see them in time, being fill'd with confusion I returned to take a Walk in some silent apart =ment of the Hosue with my Soul fervently ingaged with GoD for mercy (let it be observed by this time I began to plead with

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some degree of faith, that the Lord would have mercy on me but I had no expectation I should live to see the next morning but as I observed as I left the door to retire I appeared to be struck with [illegible] & all the Vitals of life seemed to be faultring & I fully expected my departure was at hand my strength being so far exausted I began to stager a Bed being near at hand I threw my self prostrate on it on my face, and cried with a laudable Voise to God for mercy which my mother heard & come runing in to know what was the matter in the space of a minute after the opperation my mind was all serene the weight of guilt appeared to be eradicated from my brest my affections to God was unspeakable I felt Vigorous O what love broke through every power of my Soul for God & his works I never knew what it was to love my mother before yea the whole Family I viewed with new affections I requested my Father inlaw to read me some prayers composed for the sick for my eyes were so full of tears of joy & thankfulness I was not able my self, let it be observed I still thought of dying & went to bed with no other expectation & when I bid the Family good night I told them I shall see them next in a nother world in the mean while my mind continued calm and with such a glow of affections towards God which was joy unspeakable & full of Glory, yea my mind was so wafted upwards in contemplating upon my futer happiness & the company I should keep in Eternity, that Saints & Angels was offered to my conseptions & what still animated my mind the more a smiling God who once appeared to be frowning on me O my Very Soul rejoices while I relate it O that I had a tongue & a Voice sufficient to sound it out so loud that men & Angels might hear & Glorify God. But to

7) Bed I went with this esolution to lye awake praying untill Death should give the signal taking but little rest for the two last nights + my mind being now in a measure unintrupted I inadvertantly fell asleep + the next I know was the sun shining on my Bed which after I had opned my eyes it was several minutes before I could convince my self whether I was in this World or in Heaven (Dear reader excuse my extravagancy for my Sould is almost ready to break out in extasy to advert to that period) Accordingly I arose + assumed my former conduct in serving my parents with delight uninterrupted in mind, the World + Pleasures appeared to me less than Vanity, thus I continued for several Weaks in Quite possession of a serene mind from thence I began (to my great Grief + shame) gradually to fall into the customs of the folly of Youth tho at times followed with better remorse, which had a tendancy of imbittring all my sinful pleasures -- prehaps it may seem strange to sum to hear nothing of Crist in the above narration as for that + the nature of the Work wrought I submit to the impartial reader -- I will now return + take up my subject where I left it after the Death of my old Companion having adverted to the circumstance as related above together with any conduct from that to the present time it increased my Guilt + finding (not with =standing all my prayers, tears, + extorted groans) I find my self exposed to everlasting misery Yea in so great a degree I was affraid to be alone in the Night lest Satan by the premission of the Almighty shall drag me bodily down to endless pain -- O! what a confused mind tongue canot express here I found all my human exertions would profit me nothing in point of Justification + I was ignor =rant of a redeemer as my religious as well as other Educa =tion was but scanty. When I would attempt to read the Word of GoD I found my self so clearly condemned which added to my

8) my grief I declined for several days reading any in it and tried to reconcile my mind against the worst of miserys being well perswaded it would be just in God to eternally frown on me but O! how painfull was the thought but still I was induced from some secret impulse to still plead for mercy, at length as I was riding the road in the evening I think the first Wednesday in July being under uncomon excersice in prayer pleading with GoD to shew me how it was possible for my Soul to be saved Jesus Christ then for the first time was revealed to me as a Sufficient Savour. The next enquiry was is he my Savour? my own heart with a Dread replied no, tho I confess with Joy I had some gleam of hope from a discovery I had of the blessed Redeemer as the Savour of Sinner thus my mind was ruminating on this discovery but my Soul was so irrit =ated that night sleep departed from my eyes + I think I can truly say with the prophet my Couch was witness to my tears -- Near 12 Oclock at night my Soul was so overwhelmed with grief I was induced to try to pray (notwithstanding I was often afraid when I was attempting to pray I was agravating my wo) but I proceeded (as I had been shewn that the blessed Jesus was the Savour of Sinners) now my prayer was that I might discover him to be my Savour after fervently beseching the fountain of Widsom to reveal him into me not only a sufficient but a willing Savour to save such a unworthy wrech as I was, in this adress I found some inducement to wait with more patience I also was directed to the word of GoD. under this impression

9) I took a little repose being much discomposed for the want of it. accordingly in the morning I took corage to serch the Book of GoD praying in the mean while that I might be rightly directed I opned at the CI Chapter of St. Mathews Gospell + when I read the 3 last verses of that Chapter particularly the 28 the Words "come unto me, all ye that labour + are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." were repeated in my mind several times from hence I began to pay greater attention to the meaning of them + they ware explained thus to me that Jesus Christ is the inviter the object invited are those who are labouring under a Weight of their own guilt + Condemnation + they who comes must through themselves wholy on his will + mercy + be willing to suffer all things for his sake which I was induced to do and the Words seemed exactly sutable to my case and believing my self to be the invited this belief brought such gloryous discoveries to my mind they are beyond my expression, but bare with my folly a little while I related some of them having faith to rely on those words as addressed to me, they causd such light + love to brake through every power of my Soul which made it leap for Joy. which broght to my mind that saying of Psalmist "Weaping may indure for a night but joy cometh in the Morning Psalmes XXX.5 all my guilt immediately made its flight now I could behold the GoD of Heaven reconciled unto me through the death of his dear Son + the justifier of him that beleiveth in him nature wore a smiling aspect yea the sun in the firmmint appeared to shine with more brightness. I could read the sacred pages of Inspiration

10) with comfort + find my soul more + more serene in the merits of my adorable Savour, which drew my soul out in live and obedience to Almighty God + could say "not unto me not unto me but unto thy name be the Glory given" -- I thought surley I never more could sin against so good a God. Yea it would rack my mind to think of ever again sinning -- my desires ware so aspiring I beheld Jesus in so many winning forms that where he was there I longed to be. my mind took a turn to consider of the condition my Family ware in, my Relations, my Neighbours, Yea + all man kind fully believing by nature they are the children of rath even as others, I amediately felt a longing desire to impart unto them what the Lord (as I hoped and believed) had revealed into me -- let it therefore be observed I saw none of these spiritual objects just mentioned with my natural eyes but they ware discovered by the Spiritual eye of faith which impart a greater sence of them than if there ware discovered with our natural eyes - for about Twelve months I continued under these impressions desiring to be more + more assimelated into the likeness of my blessed Redeemer alternately in a greater or less degree, expriencing weakness of faith and at last I think about the month of June (not having in this time the advantage of conversation with religious Characters being scarce in my neighbourhood only reading and hearing the Word of GoD which was a singular advantage) I found my faith to grow weaker + Weaker + a sense of my experense more obscure till a length I began to doubt of my Religion This idea brought much anxiety on my mind which made me roar [?] for the disquietness of my soul at length I concluded I was under a disception and as I was awfully afraid of being deceived I began to plead with the Lord to bring on my Convictions more powerfull than before + in order to bring this about I charged my self with all my crimes that I could recolect thinking they

11) might exaggerate my conviction in this I found the Lord was Wonderfully mercifull for my utmost exertions would not bring again my former convictions thus I continued for some time in deep distress of mind not knowing what had beffalen me at length the Lord (as I believe) in his providence conducted one of his ministers to me being the first I had the oppurnity of Religious conversation with, after I had related to him what I hoped the Lord had done for my sould together with the strange condition my soul was now in and of my doubts of an intrest in the blessed Redeemer he very affectionately with a smiling countenance informe me he believed my soul was converted + that the present trial I was under was the trying of my faith to which all the Children of God ware subject more or less + for a confirmation of this quoted many texts of Scripture among the rest the following "Behold think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as tho some strange thing happined unto you I Peter IV.12 this gave me singular satisfaction, whe [?] he expacia [?] -ted upon the cause of the doubts etc. of Gods Children amongst many other things he observed this that by being remiss in our dutys the Lord would chastise us for it + in the General they ware of a Spiritual nature here I began to examine more closely my Condition in Religion + the relation dutys belonging theretoo, I now began to read not only the Holy Scripture but also all kinds of religious Books I could conveniently meet with + was determined by the Grace of God to follow that way that appeared to me to be the most consistent with the word of God + my own reason after a labourous search comparing Spiritual things with Spiritual and often strugling at the throne of Grace I was induced to believe the following sistem -- Unconditional Election, Predestination and final Persiverance of Saints through Grace, Also that it was my Duty to be Baptized by immersion + to join the Church of Christ in order to enjoy the priviledges of that Church accordingly (after many temptation + strugles in mind not only against Satan + my own proud heart but my near Relations) I offered

12) membership with the Baptist Church as Shewaskey [?] M. H. under the care of Elder Martin Ross (being the most convinent at that time) accordingly was recd. into fellowship + on the 13th of Dec. 1789 was Baptized in the name of the father + of the son + of the Holy Gost by Elder Martin Ross -- having related the particular circum =stances as near as my treacorous memory will admit of that praduced my call to the ministry. I will in the next place pursue my intention by making a few observations on the internal + external call to the Ministry, first the internal call -- being now a member of Christ viseble [?] Church and in Ansr. to a good conscience towards God in complying with those duties nessary to become a member I considered my self as happy as our mode of existance would admit of injoying alternately unspeakable satisfaction in the fellowship of Gods dear children + attending the word of GoD + commemorating the dying sufferings of my blessed Lord + Master, tho notwithstanding I enjoyed frequently the Visitations of Gods Love I must confess with shame and regreat I often backslid both in thought word + deed + it was a means of bringing on my mind darkness + doubts and notwithstanding I had so much reason to believe the Lord had been made precious to my soul through the Gospel to my great confusion I was tempted several times to disbelieve the divine authority of the Holy Scriptures but blessed be God the temptation did not last long at a time at length I was again drawn out to lament the danger to which my fellowcreatures ware exposed in there uncon =verted estate knowing therefore the terrors of the Lord I wished to perswaid men -- but a thought of this kind would never fail to make me unhappy for fear it

13) origaneted from pride or at least some deception or other from a dread of this I quinched the impulse from time to time + continued to do so for a considerable time untill I found my mind was uncommonly burdned -- I will here take the liberty to mention a temptation as I call it while I was uncommonly exercised on the above subject I had a suggestion of mind that it was the intention of Satan to dishonour God + religion by me that as I had made profession of religion he was about to urge me to attempt to become a preacher and after I had assumed that Caecter he would through his influence lead me into forbidden paths, then I would return as the Dog to his Vomit + as the Sow that was washed to her wallering in the mire and the natural consequence would be an excumenaction would take place + then the World would cry out aha, aha it is just as we would have it, they are all so if they ware found out, this wracked my mind + for some time I was not well convinced but what it was from the Lord, but for certain reasons which I shall assign hereafter I believe it was from the Wicked one, thus I continued striving agst. every impulse towards attempting to a willingness to preach the Word of God sometimes I thought I had conquored the Suggestions but being several times at the House of God where his word was preached with power + having a Spiritual interview with my blessed redeemer viewing in the mean while the assembly knowing in a measure the Value of these precious Souls, my Bowells would earn for there eternal Welfare to such a degree it would be almost out of power to refrain from exorting them, at the same time drawing up in my imagination that perhaps the next meeting we should have would be in Eternity but I still resisted the impulse untill I contin

14) contracted so much remorse upon my conscience I frequently was under keen conviction I had frequent suggestion thus you have reason to believe the Lord has menefested his love to you by Virtue of which you are in a Savible state, you read he hath ordained that by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe" and will you be so ungreatfull as not to tell your fellow creatures of the danger they are in by nature + of the goodness + Love of God "God works by whome he will" and the wisdom of the World is foolishness with God -- thus it appeared to me the almighty charged me with ingratude Oh! this filled my heart with grief hre I was in a strate, [halted] [?] between two oppinions not knowing what to do wheth =er to obey or resist the impulse -- In order therefore to act (as I thought I was willing to do) according to the Will of God I resorted to prayer + reading his word for dir =ection on the subject it turned on my mind to open the Bible + prehaps the Lord would direct me by that I concluded in my mind to open it indiscriminately and the first Chapter I cast my eyes on to read it through which I did it being the VI Chap of the prophet Amos the first verse of the Chapter after reading of it pressed on my mind with uncommon weight, altho I continued reading the Chapter through after that the force of the words ware repeated being these "Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountan of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whome the house of Israel came! It may not be amiss here to observe how the

15) word well [?] applyed to me -- In the first place I appeard to be the person that was at ease in Zion + that I discovered my self to be in a savible state had gotten into the Church or Zion and was at ease notwithstanding there was something for me to do and that was to preach God's word to my fellow creatures + if I continued to resist those secret [?] impulses of the spirit the was mentioned in the Text as above quoted would inevitably insue to add to this the following text was applied with equal force "woe is unto me if I preach not the Gospel!" I Cor. IX 16 how I was struck with amazement there appered to be Violence [?] offered to my will my very sould quaked + trembled to think I must attempt to preach God's Word, what be a mouth for God's amazing thought I was struck with confusion - it amediately brought to my mind the conference the God of Heaven had with Moses in the Desert when he commanded him to go + petition King Pharoah for the realeas of the Israleites, Moses excused himself saying I am slow of speach, and I could say with respect to my self that I was of a Stemering [?] Tongue = I also plead my weakness + inability also having but a slender [?] Education, I could draw up in my imagination many who had the advantage of a good Eudication added to good natural abilities + my language would be O Lord send them, my mind was thus exercised for nearly a Weak only grew more + more distressed - I continued beseching the Lord to shew me my duty in that particular till at length I felt willing to bare all the scoffs + snears of my nearest friends. Yea even death itself if I was called to it if I could only act so as to please my blessed God under this impression not finding any care in my mind as I did not as yet submit to attempt to preach there was a secret impulse continualy saying go + preach the Word of God my mind being so harassed [?] I took a walk to a neighbours

16) House thinking it might perhaps ware off but after I arived my mind was still labouring under the same burthen I soon retired + as I was returning quite alone through a large field there appeared to be presented to my imagination as if the large opening was filled with people all in an unconverted [?] state + the God of Heaven frowning on me because I would not warn them of their danger. O reader I am a loss here for words to reveal my idea, a cold thrill pearced through my very Soul. I took corage at last + cryed to God with a Vocal Voice that he would speak to me face to face as I might know his Will + that I might not be deceived, by the time the words ware out of my mouth a moment it darted in my mind, was I able to stand in the presence or hear his Vocal Voice. a treamer pearced my Soul for fear I had highly offended him. It was amediately shown to me it was my duty to obey the call I had already received. I then submitted + promised the Lord by his grace I would surmount all those difficultys + go forward in my duty as I discovered that was to preach his word + that too the very opportunity. amediately a calm insued my Soul rejoiced + I felt all submission the Sunday following being 12th June 1791 according as I had promised I went to meeting held at Skerwarkey M.H. and attempted for the first time in a publick manner to warn poor sinners of their danger while continuing in an uncoverted Estate -- having taken a letter of dismission some time before this from the Church at Skewarkey + joined the Church at Cashie which at that time had been without a paster from the Death of the Revd. Jeremiah Durgan who in his life time had the care of it

17) the Church soon afte called called a Conference + petitioned the Revd. Robert Henry to attend as a temporary pastor Abt. the month of Augt. 1791 the Church licensed me to preach soon after gave me a call to take [?] the pastroal charge of them this appearing to me to be a charge so sacred + important + considering my own innability I fused but from there repeated calls together with the solicitations of my Bretheren in the ministry I complyed with there request + on the 6th of July 1794 was ordained Pastor by the impositions of hands by the presbytery, thus far the Lord has brought me through the different periods of my life + his protecting hand (blessed be his name) are still extended in my support thus I have been trying in the [was] [?] of God shameless towards him + man from the month of July 1787 to this time it being July 1798 + seven years of this time have been trying to labour in the Gospel Vinard [?] + so far from being wary of Labouring as a servant in the cause of Christ (I speak it to the Glory of God) I find greater reason to still persivere through the grace of God to the day of my death -- And now my dear reader be ye whome you may think not the proceeding observations [illegible] out of a fit of Lunacy or intherum [?], but can assure you they are the result of a calm impartial sincear + deliverate investatation of the nature of man in his fallen estate, the Word of God + his divine attributes from the time of the first dawn of them to my mind to the present period. should you discover any thing in the preceeding pages that gives you cause to Glorify the exalted redeemer. give God the Glory, and should it ever be my unhappy lot for the World the flesh + the Devil to get the assendency of my mind so as by my conduct to dishonor God + his holy Religion, dont think any the less of pure religion, without which no man can enjoy

18) peace in futurety - And O that God may bless the antieceding observations to your soul reader, as the [illegible] prayer of your well wishes in the Lord -- A. Spivey

I will lastely give an abstract of my religious creed

1st. I believe in the Holy Scriptures as the revealed word of God

2. I believe in one only true God in essence, yet three in persons + office (viz) God the Father, God the Son + God the holy Gost

3. I believe in the fall of man Original Sin + the impotancy of man

4. I believe in the imputed Righteousness of Christ to justify us in the sight of God + intitle us to heaven, the implantation of the same to sanctify us + fit us for Glory --

5. I believe in Predestination unto Eternal Life.

6. I believe in unconditional, unmerited + Eternal Election and the final preservence of the Saints through Grace --

7. I believe God has appointed the preaching of his word as the ordinary means of bringing souls to the knowledge of the truth in a Savible State, together for the comforting his children + establishing them in the truth --

8. And lastly that these truths in my conseption has a tendecy to induce us to view the almighty as the most exalted and sublime being as also the most comforting to the children of God under all there doubts, difficultys + distresses than any other sistem I wer had the opportunity of discovery and O that it may the Father of lights to reveal more + more of these sublime + soul comforting truths to you + I for I furtherence in the Gospel + the Glory of his Name is the never ceasing wish of your affecinate friend

A. Spivey

Saturday before 1st Lords day in June 1823, A door was opned

The buyseness respecting Sister Sanderlin was laid over

Brethren Speller + Outlaw appointed a commitee to Settle the acct. of the Deacons + report next Conference

Bro. Thompson was charged with Drunkeness + the Clk requested to cite him

Bro. Skiles was charged with improper Conduct Brethren Folk + Speller appointed to inquire into the Same + that they cite him before next Conference

Saturday before 1st Lords day in July 1823 a door was opned

The buyseness respecting Sister Sanderlin was laid over

The Commitee appointed to Settle the Deacons acct. reported that there remains in the hands of the Deacons Eight Dollars Seventy five Cents

The buyseness respecting Bro. Thompson was call'd up + he gave the Church Satisfaction he restored to Fellowship

The buyseness respecting Bro. Jon [?] Skiles continued

Adjorned

Saturday before 1st Lords day in August 1823. Met in Conference A door was open'd to hear experiences + recd. Roderick of Mr. J. Taylor [?]

The Commitee appointed on the buyseness of Sister Sanderlin made a favourable report + she restored

The buyseness respecting Brethren Skiles was Continued

Brethren Lawrence Folk + Moress be appointed to enquire into the conduct of Sister Rayner

Disd. by prayer

Saturday before 1 Lords day in Septr. 1823 Met in Conference A door was opned to here experences -- Recd. Rose of Bro. Outlaw

The buyseness respectng Bro Skiles was continued

The buyseness respecting Sister Rayner was cont'd --

Recd. a letter from the U. M. requesting us to signify to the next U. M. our approbation for establishing an Anual U. M. after Deliberating thereon the Church agreed to the proposition + the Clk. directed to write a letter + that Brethren Lawrence, Speller, Bond Miller, Jordan Folk Doerr + Outlaw be requested to be barers of the same --

Brethren Bond + Folk are requested to wait on Sister Betsey Brogdon + make enquiry of her conduct --

This Church agreed to call on Bro. Jos. Jordan to exercise his Gift in preaching etc. in the bounds of this Church Disd. etc.

Saturday before 1t Lords day in January 1824 A door was opned to here experences + recd. Bro. W. H. Jordan a Negro man Davy belonging to Enich Rayner + Jack belonging to Bro. W. H. Jordan

The buyseness respectng Bro. Skiles laid over

The buyseness respectin Sister Brogdon laid over

Agreed that Brethren Jos. + Wm. H. Jordan have leave to preach etc. where they may think the Lord may call them

Feby. 1824 at a call'd meeting Bro. John Stuart and Sister Polly Stuart related there Experences they ware recd. + Baptized

March 1824 at the Union Meeting Bro. Jos. B Outlaw + Bro. Charles Collins related there Experence + was recd., and at an Evening Meeting at Bro. Geo Outlaw's, a door was opened to hear Experences + recd. Frances Outlaw Hannah Outlaw, Polly Stone, Nancy Collins + Eve belonging to Bro. Geo. Outlaw, Nelly Davis Murdough, Thos. Davis Mariah belonging to G Outlaw

and were Baptized --

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Friday before 1 Lords day in April 1824 after Preaching met in conference -- A door was opned for reception of new members

The buyseness respecting Bro. Skiles was taken up + he excluded

The buyseness respecting Sister Rayner was taken up,t he Chuch being satisfyed she was continued in full fellowship

The buyseness respecting Sister Betsey Brogdon was taken up and she excluded

Adjorned untill to morrow

Saturday after preaching met in conference -- A door was opned for reception of new members + recd. A Negro Woman Lilar [?], Juno, Combeedja [?] + Mary Bates--

Agreed that Elder Lawrence Brethren Wm. H. Jordan, + Geo. Outlaw in case of falure Jos. B. Outlaw be appointed to attend out next Association + send two Dollars to the fund. Bro. Wm. H. Jordan to write the Letter --

Saturday before 1t Lords day in May met in Conference after Preaching, A door was opned for the reception of new members ad recd. Eliza Moore, Harriet Cowan, Lolly Watson, Hetty Pheriton [?] John Moore, Nancy Portis, Sally Hogwood, Seth Hogwood, Christian Ferguson, Negro Woman Rachel, Tiner [?], _____ Phelps ____

Saturday before 1st Lords day in June after Preaching met in Conference, A door was opned for receotion of New Members and recd. Pricilah [?] Rawls, Daleth [?] Skiles, Pheby Doerr, Eliza Jordan Frances Pearce, Judeth Thomas, Lydia Bazmore, ELiza Robinson Ann Ceeter [?], Eliza Egstall, Eliza Hogwood Frances Rhodes, Samuel Keeter, Wm. Egstall, Jacob Rhodes, Zai [?] Chompin Sintha Rawls James Davis, Offy Davis, Edward Davis Jos. Johnston, Geo. F. Thompson, Negro Sam, Filar [?], Moratt [?] Cudger [?], Moratt -- At a meeting at + Rhodes + Capharts A door was opned + recd. Bevely Barnworth, Frances Barnecastle, Geo Pearce Eliza Pearce, Ann Pearce Frances Butterlaw [?] Martha Floyd, Margaret Shaw, Henry Cobb, Negro Lewis -- Ann Henry, Penolepy Bowes, Ann Britt Eliza Miers Frances Bowen, Hardy Bowen, Benjn. Bowen, Nathaniel Miller

+ Lemuel Gregory, at a Conference at Bro. Yates recd. Wm. Yates, Edward Gill, Charles Waters, James Rayner Penolepy Weston, Claricy [?] Legett, Sarah Waters, Mary Phelps, Nancy Barber, Negro Man Andy, Josiah Dempsey Shadrick Britt, Theofilus Rawls, Abisha [?] Rawls, Laranto [?] Castelan [?], Nancy Cullifer, Harier Culifer, Necy Culifer Temperance Hariss, Amilia Legitt, Eliza Powell Sally, Worell, Moses Brogdon, Negro Man Phaters

Saturday before 1 Lords day in July met in Conference

A door opned to receive experences + recd -- Eliza Watson, Prudence Watson, Lane [?] Williams Clary [?] Butler, Ann Conner, Eliza Spencer, Maynett Thompson Kidy [?] Rasor, Ann Thomas, Isaac Kihill John Murdough Bersy [?] Pearce, Allen Williams, David Green, Samuel Skiles, Ephraim Weston, Jona. Skiles, Solo. Meizels, Letha Cullifer, Jona. James Negro Woman Winny, Ollef Griffin Jona. Taylor, Sally Stone, Wm. Legett, Solo. Miller, Abisha Rawls, Eliza Mullin, Sally Worrell, Ned, Joe, Charles, ___ Woman A door opned at Request + recd. John Rhodes, Jos Rigsby, Starkey Weston, Nancy Rhodes Wm. Overton, Wm. Harell, Peggy Rascoe, Sally South Fanny Powell Negro Man Silas -- Conference at Capharts. recd. Seth Morgan, John Hunter, Cornilus Williams, Benjn. Cofield, Percy Cowan, Nimrod L West, Ann Williams, Necy Cowan, Orpheas Curry Allen Cook Harrit Rice Eliza Airs Mrs. Johnston Batholemy Castelan

Saturday before 1' Lords day in August after Preaching met in Conference. A door was opned for reception of new members + recd. Tho. Conner, Polly Smithwick, Sally Champin, Susan Thompson, Milly Mason, Penny Johnston, Charles Moore Wilder Bird, Jona. Spivey, Nancy Hester, Ester, Abraham Judy, Linder, Phillis, Crecy, Deliah, Anthony, Isaac, Solo. Rice, Penny Madres [?], John Johnston, Pency Bazmore

Offy, Ben, Iszarel [?], Lally Green, Ben, Mary Lowell Jeremiah Johnson, Sally Smithwick Nancy Lidnum [?], Rebeca Lidnum, Martha Bazmore Lewis Bond, James Jones, Wm. R. Minor, Eliza Layard Mary Caphart, Levina Jones, Martha Stowe, Hardy Beatty [?]

Conference at Capharts Recd. Mary Cobb, Mary Qualls, Frances Still, Amelia Reditt, Sarah Castelow Nancy Luster, Eliza Caphart, Sinthy Phelps, Susan Phelps, Sarah Cobb, Winifred Hardy, Charles Cobb, Eliza Thomas, Wm. Still, Geo. Evins, Th. L. Haiden, Hardy Bowen Wm. Phelps, Rose + Becky --- Conference at Cashie

Recd. Mary Ashburn, Eliza Rawls, Soniza Durin, Plesant, Littleton, Davy --

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Oct after Preaching met in Conference A door was opned for recept of new membrs + recd. Dicy White, Mary Carter, Pheby Thompson, Hariet Ward, Prudence Curry, Mayrett Weston, Elisha Rawls Tho. Gillam, Keneth West, Amy, Winny, Fanny Hasty, Ester, Duroy, Jeff, Peter, + recd. at the Water John Simons, Jeremiah Legett, Rose, Daniel, Frederick Elisha, Lewis, Yack, Standley, Isaac + Joe ---

On motion it was agreed that Brethren Lewis Bond Jos. B. Outlaw James Doerr, James I. Jones + Geo. Outlaw be appointed to attend the Wiccacan Church with Bro. Amos Rayner to gain fellowship + make report

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Novr. 1824 after Preaching met in Conference A door was opned for reception of new members + Recd. Jacob Rascoe, Thos. Blaxton, Sally Byrom, Wm. Pinden, Marina Butler, Negroes Hariet, Chony, Lydia, Sarah Isbell, Sank [?], Davy --- The order of last Conference res= =pecting sending messages to Wiccacan was renued --

A Petition was recd. + agreed to dismiss the members petitiong to constitute a church at Capaharts M.H. --

On motion agreed that Bro. Wh [?] Dempsey have leave to exercise his gift in the adjacent Churches --

Saturday before 1t Lords day in Dec. 1824 met in conference A door was opned to receive new members and recd. Ester Mkoon [?], Susan Miozels [?], + Negroes Hariet Elsey, Rachel, Aaron, Solomon, + Wilis Ann Portis restored -- the Commitee appointed to go with Bro. Amos Rayner to Wiccacan made a satisfactory report -- On motion unamously agreed that this Church build a new M.H., + that Brethern Jones, John + Lewis Bond, Taylor, and Docn. [?] Outlaw be a commitee to get Subscriptions for the Same there being three places named where to Build (viz) the present place, Windsor + the Deep Branch

Saturday before 1st Lords day in Feby. 1825 after Preaching met in conference -- A door was opned for reception of new members + recd. Eliza Bond, Justina Dempsey, + Negroes Sal (Outlaw) Katy (Skiles) George (Purvis). Bro. Jones lodged a charge agst. Bro. David Green, Thomas Blackstone for Intoxacation Bro. Stuart charged Bro. Abisha Rawls of same charge Sister Betsey Haywood charged Sister Prudence Curry of the same crime + bad language -- Bro. Charles Thompson came forward + acknowledged he had been guilty of like charges + asked forgiveness of the Brethren, as he had hoped the Lord had manifested himself Precious to him + promised he would not indulge in the same way any more, he was restored to full fellowship again all the before named charged members ware cited to attend next conference

Bro. Overton appealed to the church for information, what steps he should take with Bro. Charles Moore for detaining from him a debt justly due him, whereupon a Commitee of three ware appointed to make the nessary enquiry -- consisting of Brethren Lewis Bond, Wilder Bird + Doeln [?] Outlaw to enquire + use there exertions to prevent Bros. going to Law with Bros. + report the result to next Conference

Agreeable to request it was agreed owing to pecular Circum =stances that the Lords Supper should be administered at Raquest [?] Chappel commencing the second Lords day in Feby.

On motion agreed that our next meeting commence on Friday + continue three days, in order that the church Covenant etc. may be read + instruction afforded + that an appropriate Sermon ded. on the occasion. Adjorned by Prayer +

Lords day morning met at the Water a door was opned + recd. Aggey, Milly + Mary (Williams) Milly (M. Taylor) Hanah (J. Bond) Sue (Armistead)

Saturday before 1st Lords day in March 1825 after preaching met in conference -- A door was opned for the reception of new members + recd. Sister Sarah Howe Tom belonging to K. West -- the buyseness respecting Bro. Abisha Rawls was call'd up he being not present it was laid over + Bro. Egstall requested to cite him, Bro. Green was call'd up + confessed the Charges, made no concession [?] + was Excd. Bro. Blaxton was call'd on he confessed his crime with marks of sorrow, laid over untill next meeting

The commitee that call'd on Sister P. Curry made satisfactory report + she continued in full fellowship -- Bro. Elisha Rawls came forward + acknowledged the crimes of Drinking

to excess was requested to attend next conference

On motion that a fund be raised for the support of the Pastor of the Church of One Hundred + Fifty Dollars and that it be raised by Taxation of the Members, each member paying in proportion to ability, + that the Assessment + collection be made by the Deacons, + paid over to the Pastor -- A commitee of two Brethren John Bond + Thos. Speller ware appointed to settle the acct. of Bro. Folk with the Church + make report

Sister Betsy Conner it was stated has since becoming a member of the Church had an illegitimate child it was therefore resolved that Brethren Docr. [?] Jones + Minoo [?] be a commitee to investigage the matte r+ make report

the commitee reported satisfactory on the Buyseness of Brethren More + Overton -- Ordered that a Letter be given of Dismission to Negro Woman Dinea [?] belonging to Rhett Jones (she being removed) -- the Question of the new M. H. was discussed + on balloting it was found that the Broad Branch had the majority

Adjorned +etc

At a meeting at Request Conference convenind

A door was opned to for to receive Experences + recd. Winifred Rasco, Eliza Sorrell + Polly Skiles

Friday before 1st Lords day in April 1825 after Preaching met in Conference -- A door was opned for the reception of new members + recd. Bro. Turner Carter at the water Sunday recd. Jacob (Spivey) Isaac + Ned (Bond) Rose (Casper) Fanny (Jordan) Rose (Casper) + they ware Babtized

The Buyseness respectng Bros. Elisha + Abisha Rawls was taken up. They being present gave satisfaction and they ware restored to fellowship

The Buyseness respecting Bro Blaxton was call'd up and laid over

The commitee appointed to settle the acct of Bro. Folk asked leave for further time which was granted

Adjorned by prayer

Saturday before 2nd Sunday in April after Preaching met in Conference a Door was opned to hear experences + recd. Wm Folk, Martha West, Nelly Rigsby, Sally Minor + Eliza Hopkins

Saturday before 1st Lords day in May 1825 after Preachig met in Conference, A door was opned for the reception of new members + recd. Henry Castelow, Lewis Hasty, Tempy, Winifred, Charles all belonging to Doct. Outlaw Dick belongig to Wm. Gillam

The commitee appointed to settle te acct. of Bro. Folk Deacon reported that Bro. Folk had due him from the Church Seventy five Cents

The Buyseess respecting Bro. Blaxton was call'd up and he gave the Church Satisfaction he contd. in fellowship

On motion agreed that the Clk give a Negro Woman belonging to Mr. Britton a letter of dismission

The Church call'd on Bro. Wm. H. Jordan to except of Ordination

On motion the Deacons requested to pay Bro. Jona. James for preparing a place for Baptizm +tc

On motion agreed that the Church elect 4 more Deacons to act with the present ones next meeting

On motion agreed that Elder Lawrence, Brethren Wm. H. Jordan Geo. Outlaw + in case of falier Bro. Folk to be our Deligates to the Association + that three Dollars be send by them for the use of the Fund + that Bro. Geo. Outlaw writes the Letter

On motion Brethren Lewis Bond, Tho. Gillam, Turner Carter + Bro. Jos. Outlaw be a commitee to enquire into a difficulty between Brethren Overton + Harrell + report next meeting Disd. by Prayer +tc

At a meeting at Request 2nd Lords day in June a door was opned to hear experences + recd. Sister Sally Bond, Judy (K. West) Rachel (Redeck)

Saturday before the 3d Sunday in June after Preaching + prayer by Elder Liten [?] a door was opened for the reception of new members when were recd. Sue (M Bozman) + Lords day morning a door was opened at the water when we recd. Hasty, Winny + Sue (Genl Williams) ---

At a meeting at after preaching a door was opened for New members when were received

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in July 1825 after preaching + prayer a door was opend (conference being convened) for the reception of new members when were recd. Eliza Cobb Priss [?] (Boswell) Lef, Jordan, Betty (A Spiveys Estate) Bob (Ward) Jack + Michel (Bunch) at the water on Sunday Cherry (Doerr) Dinah (Brickell) -- Reference then called for + agreeable to resolution [?] of last meeting 4 Deacons were elected (cc) Jos B Outlaw Lewis Bond Jas G Jones + Turner Carter by request they were indulged untill next meeting to determine concerning ordination -- Brother Jordan was also indulged untill then, he being absent the committee appointed on the business of Brethren Harrel + Overton report satisfactory all difficulties being settled -- Sister Anna Thomas was by request granted a dismission she having removed away Brother Amos Rayner beg'd that a committee should be appointed to settle a difference between him + one of the Brethren it was granted + Brethren Folk Bond + Kitrell were appointed + orderes to report at next meeting Brother James complained of Sister Curry + Dicey James for intoxication + [bad language] [struck through], when it was ordered that Brother Gillam should cite Sister Curry to attend next meeting + Broth James Sister James - Broth James also states that Peter was in the habit of inebriat when Broth James Miner + Tayloe were appointed to wait on him -- Agreed by request that Brother William Folk have a letter of dismission he being removed -- Broth Miller by request of Broth Stanton petitioned conference for a dismission he (Stanton) having removed but owing to some circumst ances attendant on his going away it was defered till next meeting nothing more appear ing Conferenced adjourned by prayer + thanks to a good providence +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in September 1825 after Preaching and Prayer, Conference convened + a door for reception of new members was opened, when Hager belonging to Simon Turner came forward and gave a satisfactory account of what the Lord had done for him, but owing to some misunderstanding between him _ a coloured Sister, her case was laid over, and a Committee of two were appointed to make enquiry + report to next meeting (Brethren Lewis Bond + Thos Gillam Committee) -- The Brethren then who had been chosen Deacons (cc) Lewis Bond J B Outlaw Jas G Jones + Turner Carter) were called on to know whether they were willing there to be installed, when Brother Jos B Outlaw from pure + sincere confidence of his own unworthiness reluctantly refused, Brother Carter consented but Brethren Bond & Jones being absent no further proceedings took place -- The Committee on Brother [inserted in pencil: Rayners] business reported they could learn nothing to accuse Broth Bazemoore + by Broth Rayners request it was dismissed -- Sister Currys conduct was considered and she was Excluded -- Sister James laid over -- The Committee on the case of our black Broth Peter were not prepared + the case was laid over till next meeting -- Broth Stantons case was considered + it was concluded from peculiar circumstances he should not be entitled to a dismission at present -- Broth Moore complained that Broth Davis by equity was indebted to him some months labour, which he (Br Davis) reused to comply with a Committee therefore consisting of Broth Carter, Gillam + Legett were appointed to make enquiry + report -- Deligates to represent our next General Union Mee-ting was then considered + Elder Lawrence Broths E Miller + J B Outlaw were chosen [inserted in pencil: + write the letter] [Struck through: Bro Jos B Outlaw was then c hosen Clerk + appointed to write the Letter when according to order we were dismissed by returning humble thanks to Almightly God for his renewed Mercies etc.] Being deprived of our Clerk beloved Brother, whom we trust and doubt not has taken his ascension to dwell with God Resolved that we feel + deeply lament (as Mortal) our loss and bereavement and appoint his Son + our Brother Joseph B Outlaw his successor -- dismissed by Prayer etc.

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in October 1825 after Preaching + Prayer conference commenced + a door for the reception of New Members was opened The Committee on case of Hagar not being prepared, were indulged untill next Meeting -- According to appointment Brethren Lewis Bond Turner Carter + James G Jones were regularly ordained Deacons by Prayer + the laying on of hands -- Sister James case was laid over + a Committee consisting of Brethren L Bond Jas Doerr + Jas Jones were appointed to examine her case + report next meeting The case of Peter was considered + he Excluded -- Committee on the case of Brethren Moore + Davis reported that there difference could not be settled [struck through: but Brother Davis appeared afterwards dissatisfied] and on Motion another Committee consisting of Brethren J Bond T Speller Folk L Bond Gillam + Carter were appointed + requested to report at next meeting -- Silas belonging to P Rascoe a black brother was complained of for disorderly + unchristian conduct + on motion Brethren Jeremiah Legett + Yates were requested to examine + report -- Moses belonging to John Watson was also presented for unchristian conduct + on motion Brethren Doerr + Carter were to examine + report next meeting -- Brother Bond informed Conference that he had seen Broth J Rascoe intoxicated + on Motion Brethren Gillam, Jordan Carter were appointed a Committee to examine + report next meeting On motion agreed that it is proper for the absent Breth to be cited to render there reasons for neglecting there duty Brother Kittrell complained of Broth Perry Bazemoore + requested a Committee which was Granted + Brethren [Ja__][?] Bond Ben Folk + T Speller were appointed -- Littleton belonging to Broth J L Tayloe was accused of disorder + Brother Tayloe + Minor were requested to investigage the matter + report -- on motion agreed that Brother Dempseys License extend throughout the County The minuets of the Association by motion were read + Conference dismissed by prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in November 1825 after preaching + prayer Conference opened + a door for the reception of new members -- Where were received Hannah belonging to John Watson + by Letters Broth L G Spivey + Sister Mary Shepherd -- Business then taken in order as in minuets, and Committee relative to Hagar reported favorably, conseq uently she is received for Baptism -- the Committee on Sister James case was favorable, she however appeard + made all acknowledgments + penitency + on reproof it was resolved to let her case stand on trial till next meeting -- The Committee on the case of Broth Moore + Davis reported satisfactorily + the report was received Silas a black Brother the Committee on his case being absent, it was continued -- Moses ditto, reported unfavorably + he was excluded -- Brother Rascoe appeard + gave satisfaction by marked penitency acknowledgment of crime + a promise by the assistance of God to do so no more -- the Committee on Broth Kittrell + Bazmoore reported satisfactorily but since the Com saw them they again had contentions, by Motion another Committee consisting of Broth Carter L Bond Speller J Bond + Folk were appointed + requested to report next meeting -- Broth Tayloe one of the Committee on the case of Littleton said he believed the charges incorrect + he was contin ued in fellowship -- Brethren Charles Cullifer, Abisha Rawls, [struck through: Elisha Rawls,] Thos Blackstone were charged with drunkness whereupon resolved that Broth Egstall cite the 2 first to attend our next Conference, Outlaw cite Black -stone -- Broth Folk said there was an ill report of Sister Harriet Ward + on Motion resolved that a committee consisting of Brethren W Legett + Jacob Rhodes be reques -ted to make inquiry + report next meeting no other business conference adjourned by prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in December 1825 after preaching + prayer by Elder Dossey Conference convened + a door for the reception of new members was opened -- none appearing -- On motion agreed to call for references -- Sister Dicey James case called as in order when Broth Jones gave favorable accounts, She also was present + gave full evidence that by the grade of God she was determined to refrain entirely from Spiritous Liquors, when by the unanimous voice of her Brethren she was restored to full fellow-ship -- On Motion (Silas) case was called but the Committee in his case being absent it was laid over -- On motion the case of Broth Kittrell + Bazemoore was called, the committee reported full satisfaction when by motion they were restored + the Committee discharged -- Broth Cullifer charged for sundry times drunkness was called, when he appeared but giving no satisfaction was by Vote excluded -- Broth Rawls Abisha was called for same crime, but Broth Miller the informer being absent his case was defered -- Broth Blackstone case called he being absent on Motion a Committee of Brethren T Carter T Gillam + J D Rascoe were appointed to see him make enquiry cite him before our next conference + make there report -- On Motion the Committee on Sister Wards case were called when they reported that she had been imprudent + the child was born, but from her penitence they hoped she was forgiven, but the nature of the crime would it was thought admit of no paliation [?] when by Vote she was Excluded -- On motion it was resolved that Brother W H Jordan should again be called on for ordination when he consented + Resolved that on the next morning the cerimony should be performed + that Elders W Dossey G W Patterson Reuben Lawrence Jas Ross + R Poindexter form the Presbytery -- No other Business adjourned by prayer -- +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in Jany 1826 after preaching Conference convened -- No new members The Committee on Broth A Rawls case called to report when they sd thye had not attended to it, it was then Resolved that the Committee be discharged + that Brother Champain [?] cite him before our next meeting -- The Committee on Broth Blackstones case called, but not giving satisfaction they were discharged + it was then resolved that Broth Blackstone appear before our next meeting -- H Ward applyed for a readmission but was by Vote suspended -- The Minuets [?] being absent nothing was done Conference adjourned by prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in February 1826 After preaching + prayer Conference Convened + a door was opend for the reception of new members, When H Ward applyed but was unable to satisfy the Church + she was again put off till next meeting -- Reference called Silas the committee one of them absent by sickness the other Broth Yates dead -- it was agreed to appoint Broth Folk + Kittrell to make enquiry + report next meeting Broth Rawls called on he appeared + denied the charges but they were substantiated by a member of the Brethren when by Vote he was Excluded -- Broth Blackstone case called he failing again to attend + the charges all being well founded he was bby Vote Excluded -- Brother Theophilus Rawls applyed for a letter of dismission when on motion it was granted Brother Jonathan James ditto Sister Dicey James ditto Brother Folk informed the conference that Broth S. Weston had been drunk when it was ordered that he be cited before our next meeting by Broth Folk + also Sister Calloway who saw him -- It was thought that our afflicted Brother Harrel was an object of charity + was therefore ordered that Deacon Bond attend to his case Brother Ben Britt also having a very sick family was ordered to be attend too by Deacons Carter + Jones No more business Conference by motion ajournd. by prayer

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in March 1826 After preaching + prayer Conference convened + a door for new members opened -- none appearing The list was called when by motion it was resolved that such Brethren as were indispensably absent by sickness should on information be not marked Silas case called Brother Folk one of the committee states that he had seen him + made inquiry + felt himself satisfied, but it appearing that satisfaction was not unanimous, it was therefore by Motion resolved that the committee be discharged and further resolved to have as may be deemd by the Church expedient, Conference after Sabbath preaching and that all delinquent black brethren be cited to attend and have a hearing before conference in all cases the consent of the owners being first obtained -- [Few] [?] then resolved that the 1st Lords day in April be now appointed for that purpose + that Broth Kitrell cite sd Silas to attend -- Beoth S Westons case called Broth Folk who was to cite him beged to be excused having forgotten it, by Motion excused + requested to cite him the next meeting On Motion resolved to read the Church Decorum at next meeting + the Brethren particularly requested to attend Sister Eliza Rawls petitioned for a letter of Dismission she being in full fellowship it was granted -- Brother W H Jordan introduced [?] the building of a new meeting house by a feeling address, when on Motion it was resolved we unite in prayer + that the Clerk open immediately a subsciption for the same; further resolved that at next meeting we [struck through: a majority of the white Brethren + Sisters] decide on the location of same On Motion five commissioners were appointed to superintend the building +tc where were nominated Brethren John Bond Jos B Outlaw L Bon Turner Carter + E Miller no further business dismissed by returning thanks to a good providence +tc

Friday before the 1st Lords day in April 1826 After preaching Conference convened + a door for new Members was opened, none appearing -- References was calld for When Brother Stark Weston case called when Broth Folk states he could not see him he being out of the County, and on Motion resolved Broth Folk continue and that he cite him as soon as it is possible -- On Motion resolved we appoint our Deligates to the next Association as also the Fund and individual to write the letter furthermore resolved that the letter be first read in our Conference When Elder W H Jordan Reuben Lawrence + Broth Turner Carter + in case of failure Broth L Bond were appointed deligates [struck through: + Broth J James to write the] letter + that thirty Shillings be sent as our fund --No further business, on Motion adjourned by Prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in April AD 1826 on motion resolve that the Brethren account for there absence every succeeding Meeting which resolution by Motion was reconsidered and the Vote taken by the Yeas and Nays when a large Majority was in favor of the resolution as it at first stood, furthermore resolved that at our Yearly Meetings Absentees on Friday should give an account on Saturday -- Brother Kitrel reported on the case of our Black brother Silas that he had seen Mr. Rascoe + that he refused at present to [enfors] [?] his attendance on Conference

as in his displeasure he had determined he should not attend Meeting till the end of twelve months, when by Motion Brother Kitreel was discharged + the case refered to next Meeting -- By Motion resolved that the resolution of our last meeting relative to the location of the new Meeting house being decided by the Vote of the Brethren + Sisters be struck out + that the Question be taken whether or not Sisters were privileged to vote when it was determined after considerable debate in the affirmative by a large Majority -- then proceeded to vote by calling the list and the town of Windsor the present place + near the brick yard by Mr. P Rascoes were the places in nomination the present place received a large majority -- Brother R Bazemoore + Wife petitioned for letters of dismission which were granted they being in full fellowship no other business adjourned by prayer --

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in May 1826 After preaching by Broth R H Daniel Conference convened + a door for the reception of members was opened -- When were received by Letter Arthur belonging to the Estate of John Holly Betty belonging to E. A. Rhodes -- Luke belonging to Sister Pender -- References called for by Motion Brother S Westons case called -- Brother Folk stated he had seen him + [expa__tated] [?] with him for his former neglect he partially promised to come but failed; it was stated that he denied the crime -- + on further consideration by motion his case was deferred till next meeting -- Brother Rigsby requested to cite him -- Silas was called +

Motion defered till next Meeting -- On motion [struck through: having gotten through the business adjourned by prayer -- ] resolved that Brother William H Jordan + by request Broth J Ross prepare a Biography of our late deceased + interred broth George Outlaw -- No further business adjourned by prayer --

Sunday morning at the Water a door was opened for the reception of Members when were received

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in June AD 1826 -- By motion agreed that the calling of the names be fore the present meeting defered and that the references be called as in order on the Minnets

Brother Westons case being first in order was called, when he appeared acknowledged his guilt + by a majority was continued in fellowship Silas's case called + by motion was deferred till next meeting + some convenient brother cite him to attend on 1st Lords day in July (it is worthy of [remark] [?] to state the reason of this delaying in this case, is that for some reason of displeasure his Master would not suffer him to attend Meeting till the expiration of 12 Months -- References being gone through Brother Folk states that there [existed] [?] a very distressing difficulty between Brethren Lemuel [Hester] [?] Thomas Cullifer + there two wives whom by motion a Committee consisting of brethren Jos B Outlaw Turner Carter James G Jones Ephraim Miller James [Green] [?] Jonathan Taylor

Beverly Barnacastle + Whitmel Dempsey were appointed to wait on them examine the case + make report to next conference -- Brother Stantons having now been absent a considerable time it was by motion agreed to make examination into his case + defer further proceedings on it till next meeting -- Unfavorable reports being in circulation relative to the deportment of Sister Temperance Hobbs it was by motion agreed that Broth Minor + Taylor make inquiry + report at next meeting -- Brother J [Blentham] [?] prayed that Brother Lewis Bond + Thomas Gillam might be appointed to wait on Louis a color'd Brother (belonging to him) + inquire into his conduct + report -- Unfavorable reports being in circulation relative to [Gerdjoe][?] a colourd brother it was resolved that Broth [Derns][?] + Outlaw wait on him make enqu -iry + report accordingly -- Sister Marina [Britten][?] prayed a letter of dismission which was granted she being in full fellowship By motion resolved that the Subscriptions for the new meeting house be now destroyed + that good benches with backs + some small necessary repairs to the house + a well be as soon as possible prepared the Deacons to attend to it -- Resolved that Brethren Carter Taylor Outlaw + Minor be a committee to make inquiry into some reports concerning Broth Kitrell + report next meeting -- By Motion the Decorum was read, no further business, Dismissed by prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in July 1826 After preaching + prayer conference convened and a door for new members stood open -- By motion agreed that a tract on church discipline be read as appearing in the minutes of the last Portsmouth Association by Brother Abner Clapton [?] -- Moved that the references be taken up as in order on last minutes which was agreed too -- 1 Case was (Silas) being called appeared and gave satis-faction he therefore continued in full fellowship -- 2d The committee on the case of Lemuel [Slater] [?] + Wife + Charles Cullifer + Wife gave a dissatisfactory account and moved for there Exclusion as there was no possible hope entertained of amendment, the question was called + they unanimously cut off from among us 3d Brother Stantons case called + after some debate it was resolved that it be deferred + that Brother E Miller immediately write him + request him to explain fully to the Church the cause of his going away his intentions in future +tc -- 4 The committee on Sister T Hobbs case reported that they had seen her + made much inquiry, + thought her innocent, that she was very poor + had been forcd from necessity to live where she could though she had no idea that it was improper for future she would avoid suspicion, by motion the report was received as satisfactory + she continued in fellowship 5 Louis case deferred untill Sunday conference 6 The committee on Gerdjoes case reported favorable he was therefore confirmed in fellowship + a letter of dismission granted him he being removed out of the County -- 7 The committee on the case of Brother Kitrell reported but did not give satisfaction to the whole it was moved

therefore that the report be received + committee discharged from further duty on the case + after much debate it was resolved that the case be deferred till next meeting + that Brother Murdaugh request his attendance at our next meeting -- 8 Brother Elisha Rawls was charged with impropriety of conduct in moving from the County + not applying for a letter or attending on conference also for repeated intoxication therefore ordered that the Clerk cite him before the next conference 9 Brother Weston accused of very atrocious [illegible] -anch (cc) running away getting drunk fighting after much debate as to his immediate expulsion it was resolved that he have a hearing + that Brother Isaiah Rigsby + Folk cite him before us the next conference -- to answer the complaints -- 10 Brother Amos Rayner made complaint that he had an unsettled account of considerable amount against Brother Jeremiah Legett of long standing that he Legett refused ever to settle it + had many times disappointed him, he therefore by the apostolic [?] injunction [?] desired assistance of his brethren whereupon it was resolved that brethren John Bond Lewis Bond + Benjamin Folk be a committee to interfere + prevent brother from going to law with brother -- + report next meeting 11 [Illegible] a coloured Sister prayed a letter of dismission on inquiry she was in fellowship + her request was granted -- Nothing more dismissed by prayer

Sunday after preaching + Communion met in conference Louis was called on + after the committee reported some of the coloured brethren that was wanting be absent it was defered till next meeting -- 2 Miles a coloured brother came before us for a general liberty to preach, moved it he defered till next meeting in order to have time for question as to his motive

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in August 1826 After preaching + Prayer Conference convened + a door for new members opened none appearing Moved + agreed we call the list, the brethren or most of them who had been absent rose + gave satisfactory excuses -- It appearing that Broth Solomon Rice has long been absent from us therefore resolved that the Clerk cite him by letter or otherwise to attend our next Meeting + render his excuse

References by motion now taken up

Brother Stantons case called + moved + agreed it be deferred till next meeting --

Brother Kitrells case was taken up as in order he being present gave a statement to conference of the circumstances, a part of which was well recd. but was blamable in denying [?] to Mr Blanchard any veracity, as it was considered invoking the fight, this Broth Kitrell after understanding said he was sorry for, much was said on the case + by motion the question was called whether to retain him a member or not + was decided to retain him --

Broth E Rawls case called + he unanimously Excluded

Brother S Westons case called + he unanimously Exlcuded

The Committee on Brethren Rayner + Legetts case was not prepared to report, moved they be indulged + that brethren Outlaw + Jones be added + they report next meeting --

Louis case by motion deferred till next meeting --

Unfavorable reports were rd. of broth Morat [?] belong to Mhoon + moved a committee consisting of brethren L Bond J Outlaw J Spivey + T Gillam be appointed to see him + report at next Meeting

Brother Hoggard it was stated by broth Outlaw had been guilty of improper conduct cursing +tc by motion he be cited to attend next meeting by Overton [?]

Broth Jones stated to conference that an ugly intercourse existed between our black brother Willis belonging to H Reynolds + Sister Leander the property of Brother J Taylor -- Leander was present + acknow-ledged her guilt for an intimacy, a great deal was said she showing all possible penitence when the Question on her case was taken + by a Majority she was excluded, but as the Minority felt grieved a reconsideration took place she was restored + to be again heard at next Meeting -- By motion the Clerk cite Willis to attend next conference --

Having gone through so much disagreeable business, We were relieved by our enslaved brother Miles (the slave of J Watson) coming forward to tell us concerning his call to preach Christs Gospel, we take pleasure in recording he gave full satisfaction to the church of his call + hoping + believing the Lord chooses the Weak sometimes to confound the strong we grant him full liberty preach where he may be called + ordered that the clerk give him written testimony of this privilege -- Nothing further dismissed by prayer

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in September 1826 -- After preaching by Elder Cleaveland, Conference convened + a door for new members was opened when we recd. by letter Sister Mary Champain

By motion references take up in order as tey stand -- Brother Sol Rice case for absence rendered his excuse through broth John Bond + receoved -- Brethren Jordan + Ross called on for the biography of broth G Outlaw (decd.) they were not prepared + requested to prepare it as soon as practicable -- Stantons case called + deferred till next meeting

Rayner + Legettes case the committee reported they had not been called on by the party + they in consequence done nothing, when by motion the committee was discharged --

Louis case called by motion deferred till next meeting --

The committee on Morats case reported unfavorably he unanimously Excluded --

Leander case taken as in order + she Excluded

Willis case taken + after examination Excluded --

Brother Hoggards case called + additional charges advanced + he unanimously Excluded

Elder Jordan having been called to the Pastoral care of other Churches prays a letter of dismission for Self + Wife letting it stand till next meeting -- nothing more adjourned by prayer +tc

Saturday before 1st Lords day in October 1826 after preaching conference convened a door was opened for new members when was recd. Charles Capeheart -- Clerk being absent no references taken up -- Moved + agreed as some person has deprived us of our table that a new one be obtained -- By motion agreed as so many of the brethren are absent to the Association Communion be postponed till 1st Sunday in November.

No further business Adjourned by prayer +tc

Saturday before 1st Lords day in November 1826 after preaching by Elder Newbern Conference met a door for new members was opened -- None By motion agreed to take references as in order

Elders Jordan + Ross called on for the Biography of

Brother G Outlaw, when further indulgence was prayed + granted -- Agreed that the Clerk give Elder W H Jordan a letter of dismission agreeable to request + also one for Sister Jordan, naming the standing of Elder Jordan as a faithful + zealous minister of Christ --

Brother Stantons case called + laid over --

Louis's case called + deferred -- Brother Newbern petition for a letter of dismission for Brother Solomon Rice which was granted -- Nothing more adjourned by prayer +tc [?]

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in December 1826 - After preaching by Elder Elliott Estes, Conference convenved + a door was opened for new members None -- By motion References were taken as in order on minutes --

Elders Jordan + Ross called on for the biography of our deceased brother Outlaw - not being ready indulgence granted till next meeting --

Brother Stantons case was called + by motion laid over

Louis case was called + by motion laid over --

By motion as we now have no particular [illegible] to know of their absence + as many are oftentimes absent at our Conference Meeting resolved their names in future be called at every Quarterly Meeting + absentees marked --

Brother Champain informed conference that brother John Simons was intoxicated + moved that the said Simons be cited by brother Champain to attend our next meeting --

Brother Outlaw presented a Query which was received as follows - What course of procedure is a regular baptist Church to adopt, when general

when general renown [?] cries aloud against its members for [illegible] or any bad habit though not within the cognisance of any brother [struck through: JBO moved + agreed the Query above lie open for discussion, which was answered that whenever evidence convicting shall come unto us, we appoint a committee to investigate the matter + thus bring it before the Church but some objection] -- Moved + Agreed the Query lay over for discussion at next meeting -- Adjourned by prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in January 1827 After preaching by Elder Elliott Estes Conference convened door for the reception of new members opened -- None

Brother John Stewart came before conference + made known that thrice [?] during the past Year, he had been guilty of drinking that the burthen had been great untill his determination to inform the Church it then measurably went off + he had had tokens of Gods Love, he prayed forgiveness if consistent + he was unanimously forgiven and a faithful + candid admonition was given him by our beloved Pastor -- Brother Rascoe came before conference + said a rumour was in general circulation very prejudicial to his Christian character that he got drunk his horse ranaway + he found helpless in a ditch; which report he denied as being totally unfounded; -- Brother Jonathan Skyles [?] came before conference + stated his misfortune in getting drunk beg forgiveness, he being a very sober man by habit always was forgiven readily but received a faith -ful admonition

Elders Jordan + Ross called for the biography of our deceased brother Outlaw they were prepared it was read, received, + ordered to be recorded --

Brother Stantons case as in order was called, moved + agreed as no information had been received from him that the question whether or not he be longer continued in fellowship be taken when he was unanimously Excluded

Louis case called he appeard acknowledged his crime + was by vote unanimously Excluded --

Brother Simons case called, broth Champain who was appointed to cite him stated that Simons had removed so far off that he could not see him; brother Stuart informed the church that he was present + that Simons was cursing + swearing and was very anxious to fight, this case being so extravagent in its nature + Simons being so inconvenient + no prospect of a reformation by Motion he was unanimously Excluded

The Query presented at last meeting taken up when the quer-rist brother Outlaw moved to change the form and let it read thus: Is it Orderly in a regular baptist church to pay no attention to a possible rumour against any of her Members -- after much discussion resolved it would not be orderly +tc --

Sister Elizabeth Jordan removing from us prays a letter of dismission which was granted --

Not entire satisfaction being enjoyed on brother Rascoes case moved + agreed a Committee consisting of Brethren Turner Carter Jas G Jones Thomas Gillam + William P Mason [?] be appointed to make enquiry + report to next meeting No further business Adjourned by prayer +tc

A biographical sketch of George Outlaw -- The regular baptist church of christ at Cashie in conside -ration of their high esteem for their deceasd brother George Outlaw, have determined to record the following sketch of his life and death --

George Outlaw was born of respectable parentage on the 25th day of October in the Year of our Lord 1771 in the County of Bertie. For the early part of his life he was fond of the fashions and amusements of the world, thoughtless of eternity and the concerns of his Soul -- In this pursuit after worldly pleasures, he advanced to

to about Mediocrity of Life -- At the age of about 20 he married Elizabeth Bryan with whom he enjoyed all the pleasures attendance on conjugal life for 25 years + by whom he had four children Mary, Harriet, George + Joseph, + she afterwards became a very pious zealous + devoted Christian--

The time was now advancing which was to form a vastly interesting and important crisis in his Life -- Unknown to him in his course of worldly enjoyment, the appointed time of God was fast approaching when the mighty power of divine Grace should arrest his Soul, and a great and gracious revolution be affected in his future life and character -- The churches previous to this time were in a cold state. The time to favour Zion had however come. About this time there were many spiritual and powerful ministers who frequently preached at the Bertie Union Meetings and within its limits, among whom was Elder Lemuel Burket who belonged to it -- The subject of the present sketch was among the earliest fruits of the revival in the Bertie Union Meeting in AD 1802 --

His first religious impressions were received under the ministry of Elder Burket, who was preaching in a very animated and powerful manner and the congregation generally much exercised -- At this time the thought struck him, should the things which the Preacher declared to be true what was his condition -- The impression fastened on his heart and became the foundation of his future exercises of mind -- From this time he became convinced of his Sin and guilt, and experienced the alarm and distress of a Soul which was ever itself condemned by the holy Law of God -- His conviction seems to have been of a strong and distressing nature -- Under these operations of divine grace we have reason to believe that our departed brother experienced that repentance, that needed [?] not to be repented of -- The first comfort and relief which he experienced in his distress was from a Sermon preached at

at Cashie Meeting house from this text "That as Sin hath reigned unto death; even so might grace reign through righteousness by Jesus Christ our Lord -- The time of his final deliverance and attaining a hope in Christ was at a Union Meeting holden at Wiccacan Meeting house under the preaching of Elder William Brown Elder Brown preached from the Text "Who is on the Lords side? after he had concluded his sermon, brother Outlaw rejoiced [?] aloud in the midst of the congregation telling the people that he had formerly been a candidate for the Assembly, but that he was then a candidate for Heaven + happiness -- His transports [?] were so violent, that he exhausted himself and was carried to a shade perfectly prostrated -- The violence of his feelings and exersions was such as to bring on a violent discharge of blood from the Lungs, followed by a severe and dangerous spell of sickness -- He shortly afterwards professed a hope in the Redeemer, and was baptized by Elder Aaron Spivey, and received a Member of the Cashie Church, at which he was long an orderly and useful member -- He was for many years Clerk of the Cashie Church, which office he filled as long as he lived -- He was generally called also to preside as Moderator in the Chowan Association -- His value and usefulness was not alone confined to the Church but as a member of the community at large, he was many years Chairman of the County Courts of Bertie about thirty years, Senator in the North Carolina Legislature of which he was many years president and a representative in Congress -- In the year AD 1816 he was deprived of his first wife + in January AD 18 he was again married to Mrs. Frances Smith, by whom he had three children WIlliam Frances + Jordan

Brother Outlaw lived to enjoy a second glorious revival of Gods work in the Year AD 1824 when his eys were made to see glorious things and his heart made to rejoice + praise God for his wonderful goodness to the children of Men The early fruits of this revival was his last wife his son Joseph + his wife Hannah them he saw at one time follow him he loved into his [illegible] grave and was often heard to say it was enough, that he was ready to depart in peace --

In the Year of 1825 month of August + 8th day he was violently attacked with billious remittent Fever which changed into a Typhoid form and closed his life of [illegible] on the 13th of the above month -- He has gone to enjoy that rest which the lord hath prepared for his weary people -- "Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord; Yea with the spirit they cease from their Labour + their works do follow them -- His Funeral Sermon was preached at his house by Elder William H Jordan from 1st Thessalonians 4th chapter + 13th verse "but I would not have You to be ignorant, Brethren, concerning them which are asleep that you sorrow not, even as others which have no hope --

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in February 1827 -- Conference convened after preaching + prayer a door for new members opened -- Moved + agreed to take up references as in order

Committee on brother Rascoes case called on, but not being prepared pray indulgence till next meeting which was granted --

Brother Britt rendered + excuse for absence which was received --

A letter of dismission granted to Sister Hester a colour'd Woman --

Brother Dempsey charged broth Bowen with circulating a false report concerning him --

Resolved a Committee consisting of Elder Ross + brethren Bond, Carter, Folk + Jones be appointed to make im-mediate investigation + report -- Which committee report that the brethren are not satisfied, but there seems a propability of reconciliation by delaying the matter a short time -- Moved, to receive the report

No further business by Motion adjourned by prayer

Union Annual Meeting on 1st Sunday in March

Friday before 1st Lords day in April 1827 after preaching conference conven'd + a door for new Members opened

By motion agreed we defer calling the list untill tomorrow

Moved for references as in order on the minuets

Committee on Broth J G Rascoes case called on + reported that from the best information he was intoxicated -- moved + agreed to defer the case untill tomorrow --

Broth Dempsey + Bowens case called + agreed to defer untill next meeting, Elder Laurence agreeing to see them, believin the difference could be settled --

Moved to appoint Representatives to the association to meet at [Poticasey] [?] Friday before 1st Lords day in May when were appointed Elder Laurence + brother Turner Carter + Jos B Outlaw, also agreed to send as the Fund $3 + that the Clerk write the letter --

Sister Pender named that a report prejudicial to her character had gone out concerning her killing some hogs, when by motion a committee consisting of broth Folk + Bond J [Denor] [?] Turner Carter + J B Outlaw wer appointed to make enquiry + report to next meeting

Moved a Committee be appointed consisting of brethren T Speller W R Minor + J B Outlaw to settle with the Deacons + report next meeting --

By motion agreed to adopt some plan for aiding our Pastor when after some debate agreed to call each members name + let him pay as the Lord may incline him, when a liberal contribution was made

No further business adjourned by prayer untill to morrow

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in April 1827 after preaching conference convened + a door for new members opened -- Visiting broth invited to seats

John [Seawell] [?] applied for restoration + was recd. + dismissed he living in Georgia, the Clerk ordered write the letter agreeable to the circumstances of the case he having been gone from ten Years --

Moved for references as in order --

Broth Rascoes case again calld + same statement as Yesterday, he being dissatisfied with one of the Committee broth Jones, agreed to withdraw his name + place brother Folks + that they report again next mee -ting --

Moved + agreed to read the Decorum which was done

No further business, dismissed by prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in May 1827 After preaching conference opend by prayer + a door for admission of new members was opened, when Margaret Gregory was recd for baptism by + experi ence of grace --

Moved + agreed to take up references as in order

Broth Rascoes case called, he persisted in the denial of the report, considerable was said, when the question was called + he continued in fellowship --

Brethren Bowen + Dempseys case called, broth Dempsey being absent agreed to defer it untill next meeting, a Committee of broth Egstall + Gregory were appointed to see them --

Committee on Sister Penders case reported that they could not fellowship her, when the question on the report was taken which was unanimously recd + she excluded --

Committee to settle with the Deacons called on, when broth J B Outlaw stated he had performed his duty, but through mis -take had left the report, which at next meeting shall appear [?} he also beged indulgence to write the Association letter which was granted Dismissed by prayer

Sunday after preaching Conference opend to hear experiences, when was recd. for baptism Betsey Craft + 5 black gave satisfactory evidence of the Lords goodness to them, but having no permit from their owners could not be recd for baptism, [illegible] had a happy time Adjourned by thanks to almighty God +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in June AD 1827 After preaching conference convened, by prayer then came together in conference -- A door opened for new members

Agreed to take up references as in order --

1st The committee on brethern Dempsey + Bowers case called + reported full satisfaction had taken place, when the report was received + committee discharged --

York a coloured brother was charged with theft when by motion brethren Carter, Speller, + Dearn [?] were appointed to see him + report at our next meet --

Orphy a coloured brother was charged with a number of misdemeanors, that his conduct was such as for him to be necessarily sold to Speculators, + being gone from us the question was taken + he excluded --

Andrew a coloured brother was charged with misdemea -nors, many other things for interrupting public worship when brethren Duern [?] + Carter were requested to see him + report at our next --

Isaac a coloured brother charged for running away, when brethren Britt + Gill were requested to see him + make enquiry as to the same + report at our next --

Committee reported the account with the deacons, which was received -- A balance due of $____

Agreed the Decorum be now read --

Adjourned by prayer +tc

Reuben Laurence Pastor Jos B Outlaw Church Clk

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in July 1827

After preaching conference convened by prayer, a door for new members opened --

Article 1 -- It appearing from our list that brother James Rayner has for a considerable time been absent, agreed + resolved that brother Egstall cite him to attend our next conference + render his reasons --

2 List called + absentees for the June meeting excused --

3 Moved for references as in order

4 The committee on Yorks case was called om to report which reported non fellowship with his conduct, whereupon the question was called + he excluded --

4 Committee on Andrews case called + reported very unfavorably, moved as above the report be recd. + Commit discharged + Andrew Excluded unanimously --

5 Committee on Isaaces case called, reported they could not see him as he was then in the woods, moved the Committee be discharged -- the circumstances of bad conduct was however so strong, that he was unanimously Excluded

6 Brother Nat [?] having communications of a private turn [?] to make to the Church, moved + agreed that a Committee of Brethren Folk, Bond, Carter + Jones now attend him + hear for the Church, when they presently reported, that the conduct of Hetty could not be fellowshiped + she was Excluded --

8 Luk was charged with improper conduct + moved that Brethren Outlaw Bond Carter + Gillam see him + report at our next meeting --

8 It appeard, that brother Moore was acquainted with certain improper conduct in [Zempy] [?] a coloured Sister agreed therefore that broth Moore withdraw + communic -ate to the above Committee in Hettys case, who reported nonfellowship + she was unanimously Excluded --

Adjourned by prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in August 1827 After preaching came together in conference --

1 A door opened for new members --

2 Agreed to take references as in order on the minutes when the committee on broth J Rayners case was called but he himself appeard + gave satisfaction --

3d The Committee on Lukes case called, + reported but broth Bond one of the Committee being necessasrily absent the case was by request laid over till next meeting --

4 Brother William Presdon prayed a litter of dismissing which was granted

5 Brother Conner was charged with intoxiatiary + ordered that brother J Jones cite him to attend next Conference

Adjourned by prayer + Jos B Outlaw C. Clk

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in October 1827 After preaching came together in conference prayer by broth Carter A door was then opened for new members, when Polly Pinder came forward gave a narrative of the goodness of God to her + was received for baptism on the morrow -- Sister Sally Folk was received by letter -- The Committee on Lukes case reported unfavor -ably + he was excluded -- Brother Outlaw prayed of the Church a Committee consisting of Brethren Carter Rascoe + Gillam, to visit + examine into a certain charge against two if the coloured brethren belonging to him Lank + Charles, which request was granted + they appointed -- It was decided by vote that as the morrow is a day set apart for fasting + prayer that we defer communion untill our next meeting -- Letters of dismission were prayed for Sister Airs [?] and our coloured Sisters Minny belong to A Stone + Hester (Weston) which were granted -- Brother Carter lodged a charge agnst sister Judy (belonging to [Prest][?] + a committee of brethren Hurt [?] Rigsby + Spivey were appointed to examine + report next meeting -- Also brother Jones as above against Hannah + York belonging to G Outlaws Estate for stealing as above Duers Carter + Jones as above -- Brother Champain requested to cite broth William Legitt to come forward at next meeting + render his reason for his long absence from us -- Dismissed by prayer by broth Outlaw

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in December 1827 After preaching - Conference opened by prayer - then opened a door for admission of new members, when Sarah Kirth came forward related the dealings of the Lord upon her Soul, gave Satisfaction + was received for baptism -- Also Loncy [?] (belonging to Amos Ray) + Charles to (Thomas Bond) -- Agreed to call references as in order -- The Committee on the case of Charles + Lank beg indulgence which was granted till next meeting --

The Committee on Jordys case reported unfavorably + she was unanimously Excluded --

The Committee on York + Hannahs case beg indulgence till next meeting which was granted --

By motion agreed to now read Dwights Sermon on Drunkenness + the proceedings of the Virginia Temperate Society, which being done + no further business agreed to adjourn by prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in January 1828, The Bertie U Meeting taking place on 1st L day in Novbr their was no meeting in course -- After preaching came together in Conference by prayer -- Agreed to call references as in order --

The committee on Lank + Charles case reported that they had not seen a person very necessary + were unpre -pared to report, indulged till next meeting Lewis Bond being added to the committee --

The Commitee on York + Hannahs case reported unfa -vorably of York + he was Excluded, as to Hannah, they had made no investigation + were requested to do so by next meeting -- A letter of dismission was granted to Louiza (belong to J Smithwick) Also to Elizabeth Ward they being removed from the neighborhood -- Nothing moore

Adjourned by prayer +

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in February 1828 after preaching came together in conference by prayer A door opened for new members

1 Resolved that the Clk in future pproceed as soon as prayer is offered to call the list + note absentees but that the absentees be in future only called on at Quarterly meeting to render their excuses to the Church --

2d The committee consisting of brethren Carer Bond Gillam + Rascoe on the case of Lank + Charles reported, that the case was one of difficulty + begs that broth Folk + Outlaw be added which was granted, they withdrew + reported unfavourably + they were Excluded - Report recd. + Committee discharged

3 The Committee on Hannahs case reported unfavorably she Excluded report recd + Committee discharged --

4 Agreed that Brethren Carter Jones Deurs [?] + Minor consist a Committee to wait on Sister Clara Bird relative to some unfavorable reports + report at next Meeting --

5 Resolved that our Clerk prepare a Covenant for the benifit of this Church (the former being lost) + present at next meeting -- no more business Adjourned by prayer +tc --

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in March 1828

After preaching came together in conferece by prayer Agreed after the roll being called to take references in order

1 The committee on Clara Butlers case called + a part of the committee being absent agreed to defer it till next meeting

2d The Clerk beg'd indulgence till next meeting to prepare the Covenant for the Church which was granted --

3d Brother Rascoe in behalf of brethren Jeffrey Jack Lydia Tamy [?] + Phebe belonging to Elder W H Jordan (he having removed them) prayed a letter of dismission for them which was granted --

No further business adjourned by prayer +tc

Reuben Laurence Moderator Jos B Outlaw Ch Clk

Friday before the 1st Lords day in April 1828 being Yearly Meeting after preaching came in conference by prayer

By Motion agreed to consider Sister Birds case when the Committee reported unfavorable -- Agreed the report be received Committee discharged + she Excluded --

2,, Resolved that Brethren Outlaw + Gillam be a Committee to settle the account of brother Folk as Treasurer + report at next meeting ---

3,, Agreed that brother Outlaw prepare by the next meeting a letter to our next Association + that he petition therein for the next Association to be at Cashie that Elder Laurence brethren Outlaw Carter + Folk in case of Failure be our deligates + $3 be our fund

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in April 1828 after preaching came in Conference by prayer to Almighty God

1 Brother Minor petitioned in behalf of Sister Frances Outlaw she being removed for a letter of dismission which was granted Agreed the Clerk read the proceedings of Yesterday

2d,, Brother Folk stated that unfavorable reports were affloat concerning Sister Patsey Conner + moved for a Committe consisting of brethren Dearns [?] Minor + Carter to investigate her conduct + report at next meeting --

3,, Brother Outlaw stated that unfavorable reports were [out] [?] con -cerning Sister Penny Bazemoore + moved for a Commit -tee consisting of brethren Speller Folk Bond Minor + Rayner to proceed immediately in investigation as the sister + the presumed evidence were in the house, this motion was agreed to the Committee retired + returned with proof of her bad conduct + she was unanimously Excluded --

4,, The Decorum was read --

No further business adjourned by prayer +tc

R L Mod J B O Clk

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in May AD 1828 After preaching came together in con ference by prayer -- Door for new members opened when Sister Eliza Rawls presented a letter + was receiv'd --

1st References taken up as in order

1st Committee to settle with the Treasurer called on to report but were not prepared + were in agreement indulged till next meeting --

2d Association letter called for read + received --

3d Committee on Patsey Conners case called on but for laudable reasons were unprepared + were indulged till next meeting --

4th Covenant for the Church called for presented read + received + in part assigned in propria per -sonal but finding it impracticable in this way for it to be assigned, ordered therefore that the Clerk assign every members name --

Adjourned till next meeting by prayer +

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in June AD 1828 After preaching came together in conference by prayer -- A foor opened for new members, when was receiv'd for baptism a Woman (Rachel) belonging to J S Pugh's Estate

1st Committee to settle with the Treasurer reported a balance due the Church of $4, 80/100 report recd + Committee disch'd

2d Committee on Patsey Conners case reported unfavorably + report recd, Committee discharged + she Excluded --

3d A letter of dismission prayed by Sister Polly Skyles who was about removing to the west + granted --

Adjourned by prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in July 1828 After preaching met in conference by prayer -- door opened as usual -- when was restord to fellowship Sister Harriet Ward --

1 List called absentees marked --

2d former absentees calld on for reasons therefor + was excused

Adjourned by prayer +

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in August 1828 After preaching came in Conference by prayer -- Door opened for new members - after the list being called -- We had no references

It appearing that a number of the church were engaged in the election concern at Windsor to the neglect of the worship of God + their regular church meeting - whereupon brother Jones was requested to notice such + cite them to attend the next meeting + render + excuse for their conduct + also that brother Dempsey cite brethren Egstall + H Castelow to say why they left conference to go to Windsor on same day --

Brother Wilder Bird stated that it was reported that he was much addicted to drunkeness when it was proposed to be laid over untill next meeting --

Resolved that in future we meet at this place on every Wednes day after the 3d Sunday in each month for the purpose of impli cating a throne of Grace for general, blessings + mercies but more particularly for the spread of his blessed Gospel --

Adjourned by prayer +tc

Loris belonging to Sister Gillam was recd on fast day

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in September 1828 After preaching came together in conference by prayer 1 Door opened for new members --

2 Agreed to take up business as in order --

3 Brother Egstall appeared and rendered some excuse for his conduct

+ after receiving sharp reproof from the Moderator was excused by the Church -- (Excuse business at Windsor)

4 Brother Henry Castelow also appeared and rendered the same excuse as above + was treated as above --

5 Brother Jones agreeable to request of the Church, stated that Brother Isaac Kitrell + Theophilus Davis + Sister Mary Shepherd were at Windsor -- Brother Davis being present was sharply admonished + excused --

6 Agreed a committee consisting of brethren Outlaw, Carter, Gillam Minor + Taylor be appointed to wait on Kitrell + report at our next Meeting --

7 Agree that brother Jones be requested to cite Sister Shepherd to attend our next meeting, to render the church satisfaction for her conduct

8 Brother Bird confessed that he had drank to excess + that after serious reflection he thought he could safely promise to drink no more + beg of the brethren forgiveness with evry mark of penitance + with tears -- whereupon the question being taken he was unanimously excused + restored --

7 Sister Elizabeth Airs was charged with many bad things, whereupon by motion a committee consisting of brethren Folk Carter + Champain be appointed immediately to examine the case (the testimony being present) + she was excluded --

10 Aaron belonging to West was charged with stealing + by brother Tayloe's leave (whose employ he is in) he be cited to attend our next meeting --

11 Brother Henry Castilow + Sister [Wordier] [?] Miller petition for letters of dismission they both being removed -- whereupon agreed they have letters -- No further business adjour'd by prayer to Almighty God.

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in October 1828 After preaching came together in Conference by prayer

Door opened for new members --

1 Agreed to take references in order onthe Minutes

2 The case of Aaron called, he being present + relating the facts was unanimously Excused --

3 Agreed that Sister Shepherds case be deferd till next meeting

4 The Committee on the case of I. J. Kitrell report unfavorably of his case + that he acknowledges himself irreconsilable to some of the members of the church, resolved therefore unanimously that he be Excluded from among us --

5 Resolved that Elder Laurence + brethren Outlaw Carter Folk + Bond -- be appointed messengers to our Annual U Meeting to be held at Ahosky on Friday before the 1st Lords day in November + that Brother L Bond write the Letter --

6 A charge of theft being brought against Arthur belonging to Anny [?] Cobb agreed therefore he be cited by brother Champain to attend our next meeting -- nothing more adjourd by prayer

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in December 1828 No meeting on account bad weather

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in January 1829 After preaching came together in Conference by prayer

1 Door opened for new members

2 Agreed to take business as in order When Brother Carter from the Committee on Sister Spences case (who was charged for keeping a disorderly house) reported that she denied the charges - then agreed the report be received + committee be discharged -- The Clerk being absent no other references were known --

3 Brother Murdaugh + Sister Murdaugh petitioned for letters of dismission, they being about to remove, which was granted -- Adjourned by prayer to Almighty God --

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in Feby 1829 No meeting on account bad weather

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in March 1829 No meeting on account bad weather --

Friday before the 1st Lords day in April 1829 - After preach -ing came together in Conference by prayer -- Door opened for new members / when Mary Pender was restored to fellowship

1 Sister Spences case was called when it was moved as she was present a Committee of brethren Bond Carter + Rascoe wait on her immediately + report; whereupon they reported her case as a peculiar one + thought she should be acquitted of all blame the report was recived Committee discharged + she continued in fellowship -- Isabel belonging to Dr Lucas having removed prayed a letter of dismission which was granted --

2 Agreed that Elder Laurence + brethren Carter Rascoe + in case of failure Folk be the bearers of our letter to the Association + that two dollars + a half be the fund --

3 Moved as unfavorable reports are in circulation against brother George F Thompson that brethren Folk West + Rigsby be a Committee to wait on him + report next meeting --

4 Sister Elizabeth Blount having removd prays a letter of dismission which was granted --

5 Brother+ Sister Minor + Sister Laird having removed prays letters of dismission which was granted --

Adjourned by prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in April 1829 after preaching met in Conference by prayer -- Door opened for new members -- Decorum + Covenant read, roll called

Letters of dismission was granted brother + Sister Jones + coloured Sister belonging to them (Mary)

1 Agreed that License be granted brother Jacob D Rascoe to preach wherever the Spirit may lead him --

2 Query presented by brother Dempsey -- Is it right for professors of religion to go where there is fiddling + dancing and their continue all night, which after some opposition was recd for discussion -- Answerd that it is in the highest degree derogatory to the Christian character --

[illegible] it appearing satisfactorily that such conduct had been [illegible] by brother William Pruden [?] + Sister Letha + Nancy Cullifer; it is hereby ordered that they be cited to attend next meeting + account for their conduct -- Brother Carter cite Pruden brother Egstall the sisters -- Ordered that Brethren Outlaw + Gillam settle with the Treasurer -- Adjourned by prayer

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in May 1829 After preaching came together in Conference, door opened for new members; when brother Amos Rayner handed his letter from the Colerain church + was received --

A letter to the Association was read + received --

Committee on brother G F Thompsons case report favorably when by motion they were discharged + their report received --

Brother Pruden had been cited, but was absent; when his case was defered till next meeting -- Sisters Letha + Nancy Cullifer were present + owing to their very unchristian conduct were immediately Excluded -- Committee of Finance beg further indulgence which was granted -- Agreed that brother Amos Rayner have license to preach anywhere he may wish -- Adjourned by prayer +tc

Sunday morning was rcd Mary Sling for Baptism

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in June 1829 After preaching met by prayer in Conference -- door opend for new members --

Agreed to take references as in order -- Brother Outlaw stated that Pruden had been cited but was still absent, by motion resolved his case be deferd till next meeting -- + that brother Outlaw cite him again --

Committee of Finance further indulged

Adjourned by prayer

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in July 1829 after preaching by Elder W. H. Jordan met in Conference by prayer Door opened for new members, List called Decorum + Covenant read --

1 Agreed to take references as in order --

2 Brother Pruden called he being still absent was unanimously Excluded

3 The Committee of Finance further indulged --

4 Brother Carter stated unfavorable reports of Delilah belonging to Sister Mhoon when a Committee of Carter Gillam Bond + Spivey were appointed to investigate + report next meeting

Adjourned by prayer --

Sunday Penny belonging to J Pughs Estate was recd for Baptism

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in August 1829 After preaching came in conference by Prayer -- List omitted Door opened for new members -- when Luke belongng to Sister Pender was restored -- Dr Applewhite handed a litter to the church but it being orthodox he could not be recd Ordered that our Clerk write to the Church in Tennessee where he states to have been first initiated --

1 Committee of Finance report that on settlement a balance of $1 13/00 was found in favor of the Treasurer

2 The Committee on Lilahs case report unfavourably by motion report was received Committee discharged + she Excluded --

It appearing that brother James Dearn [?] was so infirm as to be unable regularly to attend church meetings, it is ordered therefore that he be in future exempt from answering to his name --

Orderd that the Clerk write a note of citation to brethren Thomas Speller + James Rayner to appear + render to the church satisfaction for their irregular attendance on church meetings -- Adjourned by Prayer

Sunday after preaching was recd for baptism Milly belonging to J Pughs Est.

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in September 1829 After preaching met in Conference by prayer -- A door opened for admission of new members --

1. By motion references taken as in order

1 Brother Speller who was cited to attend for not attending our Church Meetings being absent the case was deferred till next --

2 Brother James Rayner the same as above attened + rendered some excuse, thought not satisfactory by the Church, + was sharply reproved by the Moderator -- + then exused --

3 A sinular [?] letter was recd from the Bertie U Meeting requesting the Church to signify by her letter to the Annual U Meeting whether or not they were favorable to the division of the same By motion the case of the letter was defered till our next

4 Moved + agreed that Brethren Carter + Taylor proceed immediately to the repairing of our meeting house + report the cost +tc at our next -- Adourned by prayer

Sunday morning met at the water + rcd Charity belonging to A Spivey, Esq

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in October 1829 - After preaching came together in conference by prayer -- A door opened for new members when came forward + related a satisfactory experience + was recd Penenlope Bond -- Brother Spellers case which was refered to this meeting was called + after consideration, it was determined to recind entirely the previous citation as his health was such as to render him unable regularly to attend --

The circular from the U meeting was next considered, and it was agreed that a division of the U meeting was advisable + that the Clerk signify the same in our letter to that body + that Elder Laurence + that brethren Bond, Carter and in case of failure Folk be our deligates -- Brother Outlaw stated that Daniel a black brother belonging to broth Duers [?], had been brought before him as a magistrate for stealing, that the case was clear and aggrava -ted, that he was sentenced to twenty five lashes, whereupon after recital of the case the vote was taken + he Excluded --

Whereas rumour accused brother Egstall of shooting badly a negro man it was resolved that brethren Dempsey, Butterton Pearce + Castelow make evry enquiry relative thereto + inform at our next meeting + also to cite brother Egstall to attend --

A proposition was made to build a new meeting house + the vote taken whereupon it was unanimously agreed to -- It was then by a large majority resolved to be built in the Town of Windsor or as near thereto as possible to obtain a place resolved that brethren Carter Bond + Tayloe be the superintendens + that they immediately proceed with their subscription

Adjourned by prayer

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in November being the time of our Annual U Meeting of course we have none

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in December 1829 After preaching came together in Conference by prayer A door for admission of new members was opened when Lemuel Kester [?] was restored --

Agreed to take business in order as on the last minutes

The committee on Brother Egstalls case reported they had made evry inquiry, that the case was very aggravated on the side of the Negro; whereas brother Egstall himsel being present the committee were discharged from further duties on the subject -- It appeard that this Negro of Coopers had frequently broken houses on the Lot that he had actually lain in ambush to kill Egstall or beat him, he had threatened to burn his dwelling +tc that frequent warning had been given both him + his master and after breaking into Egstalls smoke house as he ran off he was shot in the knee -- Considering the bad character of the Negro with the many threats he had made on motion the brother was continued in fellowship No further business adjourned by prayer --

On Christmas day 1829 After preaching came together in Conference by prayer --

A door for admission of new members was opened when came forward + after relating satsifactorily the dealings of the Lord with their Souls were received for Baptism Kenneth Bentley [?], Nancy Watson, Frances Gillam, Eliza Garret, Susan Swain, + Violet belonging to James Bond -- No further business adjourned by prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in January AD 1830 After preaching by Elder Bazemoore, came together in conference by prayer - List was called + absentees rendered their Excuses - A door was then opend for new mem -bers when came forward + was recd for Baptism after relating the dealings of the Lord with her Nancy Kitrel also recd by Letter Johnson Reed [?] + wife Winnifred --

Covenant + Decorum was then read --

Sister Anna Pearce having removed out the County prays a letter of dismission which was granted --

Adjourned by prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in February no meeting --

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in March AD 1820 After preaching came together in conference by by prayer -- A door opened for the recep -tion of new members -- List called absentees marked --

1 Moved + agreed that our Clerk write the letter to our next Association to holden at Piney Grove Gates County, that $2 50/100 be the fund + that Elder R Laurence + brethren Jacob D Rascoe, Turner Carter + + in failure Amos Rayner be the bearers of the same --

2 Resolved in future it be the duty of the Clerk to write the letters to our Association

Sister Esther Mhoon prayed a letter of dismission which was granted also our blck brother Charles belonging to Thomas Bond [Senr] [?] --

3 Brother Eggstall charges brother Lemuel Kester with trespassing on his land, Resolved therefore that Kester stands charged + that brother Dempsey cite him to attend next conference --

Adjourned by prayer --

On Sunday brother Jeremiah Bunch + wife Judith were recd + Baptized

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in April no meeting

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in May After preaching came together in conference by prayer -- List called Absentees mark moved for business as in order on the minutes

1 Association Letter called read, + received --

2 Kesters case called, the charged not being sustained by Egstall Kester was cleared --

3 Resolved that these Brethren both charged for improp [missing] conduct + that a committee consisting of brethren A Rayner L Bond T Carter, J B Outlaw, G Capeheart + G Pearce be appointed to examine into the conduct of the brethren + report at our next meeting --

4 Our colourd Brethern Charles + Hasty belong to the estate of General William prayd letters of dismission which was Granted --

4 Brother Folk stated to obviate the difficulties experienced in collecting the church funds, the Deacond had met +laid to each members name such sum as they thought was convenient, + wish to lay it before conference, that any might object or make any alteration in the sum, more or less as they might wish, which was done + the plan approved off -- Adjourned by prayer --

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in June AD 1830 After preach -ing came together in Conference by prayer -- A door opened, List called Absentees marked -- References taken as in order

1 The committee on Egstall + Kester case reported the parties had settled the matter themselves --

It was however thought the matter could not end here, the matter was now with the Church who must be satisfied --

2 The report was received + the Committee discharged --

3 Resolved the case lie over untill next meeting

Adjourd by prayer --

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in July AD 1830 After preaching came in conference by prayer - List calld - A door opened for new members -- Business taken as in order

1 Egstalls and Keter case calld + after one deliberation they were excluded -- Adjourned by prayer to almighty God +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in Agust 1830 After preaching came in Conference by prayer -- A door opened for new members when were received, Viny belonging to Lewis Bond Judy belonging to John Drisdle [?], Milly Swain + Aaron Spivey

The Committee appointed to select a place for the new meeting house, report they have not yet obtained a place -- moved + agreed they have further indulgence Adjourd by prayer

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in September AD 1830 After preaching came in Conference by prayer -- Door opened, List called

1 The committee to Locate the new meeting house report the present place as the one most suitable that they can get report recd + they discharged --

2 Brother Butterton informed conference that brother Joseph Johnson was in the habit of drinking to much, when it was ordered that Broth Butterton cite him before next meeting

Adjournd by prayer

Saturday before the 1 Lords day in October 1830 after preaching came together in conference by prayer - A door was opend for the reception of new members, when Mary Averitt came forward + was recievd --

1 Brother Johnsons case was taken up when his acknowledgements were satisfactory + he was continued in fellowship --

2 George a colourd brother belonging to G B Outlaw was accused of stealing when brethren Carter Taylor + Durns were appointed committee to wait on him + report to next conference

[Sa]turday before 1st Lords day in [missing] [Re]solved in Conference it being opened by prayer that we proceed as soon as circumstances admit to repair our meeting hosue + that brethren J Bunch, T Carter, J. S. Taylor, James Rayner + Thoma. Gillam be the Committee to attend this business + that the repairs be discretionary with them Adjourned by prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in September 1832 After preaching came in conference by prayer List called, door opened for new members -- when were received for B[aptism] [missing] Bazemoore [missing]

The annual Union Meeting holds it Session Friday before 1st Lords day in November consequently we have no meeting at that time --

Saturday before 1st Lords day in December 1832 After preaching came in conference by prayer List called, door opened for new members when Fanny Laurence was recd for Baptism -- Brother Amos Rayner prayed a letter of dismission which was granted -- Adjourned by prayer +tc

Sunday morning at the Water rec'd + baptized Lyddia [missing]

Saturday before 1st Lords day in January 18[missing] After preaching by Elder W Dossey came in conference by prayer -- List called -- Door opened Visiting brethren invited to sit with us -- Decorum read Brother Charles Butterton prayed a letter of dismission which was granted -- Adjourned by prayer +

February + March No meeting --

[missing] in April 1833 after [missing] prayer -- [missing]

3 Brethren Barnacastle, Weston, Davis + John Johnson were charged with attending a shooting match, agreed it lie over till our next + that Brother Champain cite brother Johnson to attend --

Adjourned by prayer

October

At Sunday meeting holden at Raquist [?] chappel during this month were recd + Baptised Sister Nancy Pender + Brother George Bryan --

Saturday before the 5th Lords day in October 1831 After preaching came in conference by prayer -- Door opened for new members -- In consquennce of our Pastor's absence agreed to defer references untill next meeting, except the business of the Annual Union Meeting, respecting which resolved our Clerk write the letter of Correspondence + that Elder Laurence + brethren Carter & Ryan bear the same, then Adjourned by prayer --

Annual Union Meeting Friday before 1st Lords day in November, consequently we had no meeting

Saturday before 1st Lords day in December 1831 -- After preaching by Elder George Williams, came together in Conference Door opened for new members, where Cutlor [?] belonging to Francis Tredwell came forward + giving satisfactory nar -ration of the work of the Lord with her was received for baptism --

1 Agreed to take up references as they stand in order --

2 The committee on George's case called, but being absent they were indulged till next meeting --

3 Brethren Barnacastle, James Davis, John Johnson + Ephraim Weston called on for reasons of being at a shooting match -- they all expressed ignorance of the crime + penitence for the same beged forgiveness + were forgiven -- After admonition by moder.

The Treasurer presented his accounts + on examination the Churh is due him $5 43/100 --

Brother Jonathan Spivey charged Sister Spence of bad conduct upon which a committee consisting of brethren Spivey Carter Bond Gillam + Folk were appointed to make inquiry + report next meeting --

Brother Folk charge brother Theophilus Davis with unfavorable reports relative to his general deportment - he living without the limits of the County, Resolved therefore that the Clerk write him to appear at next conference + render satisfaction for the same

Adjourn'd by prayer +tc

January None} February ______ } bad weather} minutes lost, Clerk absent

Saturday before 1st Lords day in March 1831 after preaching came together in Conference by prayer, Door opend for new members Agreed to take references in order --

Committee on Sister Spence's case reported it best to continue her in fellowship, report rec'd, Committee discharged + she continued

The Committtee on Standlys case were indulged till next meeting

For certain reasons resolved that in future our Yearly meeting be holden on Friday before the 1st Lords day in May + furthermore resolved that the Saturday before the 1st Lords day in May next, be + is hereby set apart as a day of fasting + prayer before Almighty God, that the approaching Association may be particularly beneficial to this Church -- Adjourned by prayer +tc

April Clerk absent no minutes came to hand

Friday before 1st Lords day in May 1831 After preaching came together in Conference by prayer -- Door opend for new members -- Agreed to lay over untill tomorrow the business of last meeting -- Resolved that our Clerk write Association letter

+ that Elder Laurence + brethren L Bond + A Spivey + in failure Amos Rayner be our Deligates + twenty five shillings be [illegible] as Association fund --

Saturday - After preaching came in conference by prayer List called + Decorum read -- Agreed to call references in order -- Standleys case calld, Committee reported unfavorably moved + agreed the report be received + committee discharged Standley Excluded -- Adjourned by prayer +tc

Satuday before 1st Lords day in June 1831 After preaching came together in conference by prayer -- List called, Door for new members opened -- References taken as in order

1 Theophilus Davis called, the Clerk stated he had agreeably to order been cited, laid over by motion till next meeting + that brother Moore cite him again -- Brother Spivey requested a committee to wait on one of his servants (Charity) to inquire into her conduct, when brethren Folk Gillam + Bond were appointed + to report at next meeting --

Brother Folk stated satisfactorily that Sister Harriet Ward was pregnant, + having once been excluded for the same + again rec'd by motion the Question on her case was waken + she excluded -- We now had a time of humility + found it good to wait on the Lord -- Brother J B Outlaw proposed + inquiry meeting, to relate to each other, each his experiences +tc to meet on Friday before our next quarterly meeting, which was agreed to -- Adjourd by prayer

Saturday before 1st Lords day in July 1831 - After preaching came together in conference by prayer -- List called + Door for new members opened when Noah King + Abram Poindexter gave the dealing of the Lord with them + were recd' for baptism

The Committee on Charitys case indulged till next meeting

Theophilus Davis refused to attend the conference + his bad walk being fully attested he was excluded --

Adjourned by prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in August 1831 -- After preaching came together in Conference by prayer -- Door opend for new members When Sarah F King + Sophy belonging to Mary F Miller were recd for baptism by relating satisfactorily of the dealings of the Lord with them -- The Committee on Charitys case indulged till next meeting + brother Kenneth Bentley added thereto -- A committee consisting of brother S Meazles, A Spivey, T Carter + A Poindexter were appointed to gain all information relative to Sister Dicey White + report next meeting -- Brother B Castelow + wife prayed letters of dismission they being about to remove to the West + being in full fellowship they were granted -- Adjourned by prayer +ts

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in September 1831 After preaching came in conference by prayer -- Door opend for new members -- Agreed to take up references in order The report of the Committee on Charitys case was unfavorable by motion, report be rec'd, Committee be discharged + she Excluded The Committee on Sister Dicy White as above + she excluded -- Brother Joseph Johnson was charged with drunk'ness + swearing and brother Butterton requested to cite him to attend next meeting A Committee consisting of brethren Gillam Bond Carter Taylor Dempsey Spivey + Ryan were appointed to see brother Jeremiah Legett + inquire into some unfavorable reports respecting him, which they did + found him clear of impropriety report recd + Committee discharged + he retained in fellowship -- Sister E Mullen granted a letter of dismission -- Brother James Ross + A Spivey were requested to write a sketch of our decd Brother Folks life + Land in as soon as maybe convenient -- Adjourned by prayer +tc

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in October 1831 After preaching came together in Conference, by prayer, Decorum read, List called agreed to call references as in order -- Brother Jos Johnsons called he being still absent agreed to lay it over till next meeting -- Brother James Davis + wife granted letters of dismission

Adjourned by prayer

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in November 1831 (Annal UM)

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in December 1831 After preaching came together in conference by prayer Door opened for new members when Henry Castelow was rec'd for baptism by relating an experience of Grance

Jos Johnson still absent when he was by motion Excluded

The Committee handed in the biographical sketch drawn of our departed brother B Folk which was read + recd ordered to be registered, + Committee discharged -- Charles Capeheart granted a letter of Dismission -- Resolved we have preaching at this place on Christmas day next -- Adjourd by prayer

The Biographical sketch of Benjamin Folk decd

The great Sovereign of the Universe has determined from among the falled Sons of him, to select for himself a people who shall show forth his praise, by living in obedience to his precepts -- Of such characters is his kingdom on earth composed; + such a character we now propose briefly to delineate -- And surely we can find no more interesting subject for contemplation, than the humble Christian, who having the love of God shed abroad in his heart, tramples under foot all wordly vanities, + seeks with delight that eternal city, the new Jerusalem, whose builder + maker is God

Such we believe was our beloved brother Folk, who departed this life on the 24th day of August last (1831) in the 60th Year of his age -- The Youth of this excellent man, prior to his faith in Christ, was marked by nothing extraordinary, like others of his age, whose hearts have never been [turned] [?] to the praise of God, he was pleased + attracted by wordly amusements, to the neglect of tha

other part, the immortal soul -- But in the Winter of AD 1802 it pleased God, who in his own times performs his pleasure, to enlighten the mind of our departed Brother, by the quickening influences of his holy Spirit -- He thus discovered himself a lost Sinner, without the interposition of divine mercy; + finding help in no other, he fled to Christ Jesus as revealed in his precious Gospel, + found peace + joy in believing in him -- Our Brother was not slack in openly professing himself on the Lord's side -- He accordingly attached himself to the Church at Cashie, + was on the 2d Lords day in February AD 1802 by Elder Aaron Spivey [buried] [?] with Christ by Baptism --

We need adduce no other evidence to show what piety was exhibited in his deportment than to state, that on Saturday before the 1st Lords day in April 1805, he was chosen by the Church to fill the important office of Deacon -- Those who were longest and most intimately acquainted with his Christian course, can best bear testimony to his faithfully discharging the duties of his office -- He was ever among the first to enquire into the wants of the needy of the Church, + to propose measures for their relief; + surely we err not in saying that the hearts of many have been made glad by his individual appropriations to their wants -- Indeed it is loosing him as a Deacon that his loss is most felt by this Church, + we surely are not falling into a [train] [?] of eulogism when we say his place in this office will not be easily supplied -- Let us now notice briefly some of the prominent features of our brothers character and 1st we would mention that liberality of feeling which he over indulged towards those, holding sentiments differing from his own For although he was strictly Orthodox, Yet he was no part of a Sectarian When speaking of other Christian denominations, he would often say that although they believe not in every point as we do, Yet if they exemplify the religion of our blessed Saviour by pious lives, we should regard them as our brothers + as travellers to the same celestial City -- That we should never let our partialities for nor prejudices against any sect blind the eyes of judgment, but that wherever we discover to christian exercise, their should our love be [fixed] [?]--

Another leading trait was his great tenderness towards offen -ding brethren; deeply feeling the depravity of his own heart, and knowing the [illegible] infirmities of our nature; he was

lenient in his reproofs; + ever sympatized with a brothers [missing] We have more than once heard him say, that as mercy will some -times melt the heart of him, whom fear will not alarm, so cha [missing] -able forbearance will often gain to us our brother, whom stricter discipline might cause to stray, still farther from the fold of Christ -- How often have we seen him shedding tears of regret when it was necessary to reprove disorderly brethren -- It was his greatest delight to behold brethren, living together as children of the same parent, heirs of the same inheritance, united in the closest bonds of christian love + affection --

Another distinquishing feature which characterized this amiable man, was his habitually cheerfull disposition -- True his sky was not always serene; but the healing beames which eminate from the sun of Righteousness, were sometimes interrupted by [illegible] of darkness; + then doubts harrassed his mind, + would perhaps drive peace from his bosom -- Yet he being eminently pious, God was pleased to bless him, with much of his holy presence; + while thus enjoying the presence of God he was habitually cheerful -- And this cheerfulness of disposition seems not to arise from any thing of a light or frivolous nature, but to be the result of entire resignation to all the decrees of divine providence, he confidently believing "that all things work together for good, to those that love God, to those who are the called according to his purpose --

Tracing our beloved brother in his domestic relations, we discover the same spirit of tenderness + affection marking his conduct; As a husband he was ever kind; as a Father truly tender + affectionate; As a Master merciful + kind + as an obliging and kind neighbour he will long be remembered

But death has severed all these ties + left us, to mourn for our deceased brother, Yet we should not mourn as those who have no hope -- For those of us, which knew him best, feel convinced, that he has exchanged this for a happier state of existence -- For though during the former part of his last afflication, the [inducies] [?] of his gracious state, seemed to be somewhat darkened; Yet in the end of it, it pleased God, so to strengthen his faith, as to make him perfectly willing to

[depart] [?] + be with Christ -- According to his request Elder Reuben Lawrence preached his funeral sermon from the words "Mark the perfect man + behold the upright for the end of that man is peace" -- The discourse was peculiarly affectionate + pertinent to the occasion; for evry one must have felt that the character spoken off in the text, was none other than the character of our deceased friend + brother --

Let us therefore who are left as his survivors endeavor to live as he did, that like his, our end may be peace ---- Amen

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in February AD 1832 After preaching came in Conference by prayer -- A door for new members opened -- [struck through: List called] When Delia Curry was recd for Baptism -- Sister Poindexter came forward + states though she had removed + a dismission grated her, Yet she wished to remain with us, her offer was joyfully received + she continued a member -- Resolved that our brother Abram Poindexter be licensed to preach wherever the good spirit may lead him -- Brethren Spivey Gillam + Bond appointed a Committee to settle the accounts of our late Treasurer - Brother Hardy Bently prayed a letter of dismission for himself + wife, they being about to remove to the West which was granted -- Adjourned by prayer +tc

Saturday before 1st Lords day in March 1832 After preaching came in Conference by prayer - List called - A door opened for new members -- Agreed to take references as in order -- When the Committee to settle with treasurer beged further indulgence which was granted -- Elizabeth Laird handed her letter which was read + she receivd Brother Gillam stated that very unfavorable reports were in circulation relative to Sister Spence + moved for a

[missing] mmittee whereupon Brethren Gillam Bond [missing] Carter + Spivey were appointed to investigate + report next meeting -- A proposition was made that in future [missing] have preaching twice a month which after some discus [missing] was defered untill next meeting -- Agreed to proceed with the election of Deacons which results in the choice of brethren Thomas Gillam + Jonathan S Taylor, proposed + agreed to allow them untill our next meeting to determine whether they will accept of ordination

Then adjourned by prayer +tc

Saturday before 1st Lords day in April 1832 After preaching came in Conference by prayer - Door opened for new members -- Business called as in order The Committee on the case of Sister Spence called + beged indulgence, granted untill next meeting -- Agreed next to consider the convenience + propriety under present circumstances of our thin [?] ministry of having regular preaching 4 days in the month, which after some discussion was determined to have it in addition to our present stated time Saturday + Sunday the 3d -- Deacons prayed further indulgence to answer their acceptance of ordination which was granted

Roderic + Milly belonging to William Blanchard prayed letters of dismission which was granted --

Agreed that Elder R Laurence + brethren Gillam + Bond + in failure Carter + Spivey be + are hereby appointed our delagates to the Association -- that our Clerk write the Letter + two + half dollars be the fund --

Bob belonging to William Ward was accused of being engaged in a fight whereupon brethren Outlaw Taylor + Carter were appointed to investigate + report next meeting --

Adjourned by prayer +

Saturday before 1st Lords day in May [missing] minutes lost (not by the Clerk) Sister Spence was Excluded

Saturday before 1st Lords day in June 1832 No Minutes came to hand

Saturday before the 1st Lords day in July 1832 After preaching came in Conference by prayer - List called Door opened for new members -- Agreed we meet at [missing] Oclock in the morning for prayer + praise -- Brother George Cowan from the Holly Grove Church, beged on behalf of sd. Church, helprs from us, to settle a difficulty vexing them whereupon brethren Bond Spivey Rayner Outlaw were appointed -- Agreed we defer Communing untill our next meeting - as it is inconvenient at present

Adjourned by prayer +tc

Notation in pencil: Abram Poindexter admitted to Mens Gospel [?] July meeting 1831 licensed to preach Feby Meeting 1832