Mincy Valley Babtist Church of Christ Records'

1871 - 1880

Book owned by Vineta Haksey of Omaha, AR
Daughter of Creel Hopper
Oobtained f rom Eva Bruner in 1963 by Dolores Raines

At The Meeting held in Mincy Valley,Taney Co Mo. on saturday
before the third sunday in November 1871 conducted by Elders A. Hopper.

Hyrem Hollers and J.F. Brittain.a part of the members of the Postoak grove
of United Babtist who had been leagelly dismissed from said Church by letter
Agreed to go into a Constitution of an Independent Church at This Place.
Wherefore Elder J.F. Brittain was chosen as Moderator Protem and Bro.
Creel Hopper CLK.PT.
The Names of those that went into the Constitution were
as Follows:
Clemon Hopper,Hyrem Hollars,Elizabeth J Hollers, Anderson Hopper,Mary Hopper,
J.F. Brittain,Mary Btittain,John Hutchenson,Creel Hopper,Sarah Hopper,
Sarah Pruitt, Marion Hopper, J.J. Firtner,Melissa Hopper Fortner
James M Hopper,Louisey Watts,Melvina Watts, Henrietta Watts,Noah Laws,
George Brittain,Memory Brittain.

These Brethens and Sisters were permitted To Constitute Themselves into
a church which we agree to call Mincy Valley .
Constituing Prayer was Offered by Elder A Hopper after which a Hymn was
sung and the hand of fellowship extended.
The Newly constitued Church then proceeded to business 1st by motion and
second agreed that we adopt the foregoing rules of Decorum
and Articles of Faith. 2nd by by motion and 2nd agreed that we hold our
regular Church meeting on Saturday before 3 rd Sunday of each month.
Adjourned in order.
.J.F. Brittain ,moderator Protem. Creel Hopper CLK.PT

On The Following Sunday evening the Church met for Worship after which
oppertunity was given for persons to unite with the church when Brother
Francis Brittain came forward and was Received by relation.
The Meeting continued from day to day the followingweek .
on Monday eveningBrother Calvin Parton,Harvey Brittain,George Bly,Isaac
Speerand Sister Nancy Speer came forward and was received by relation
and Aaron Hutchenson was received as canidate for babtism.and Sister
Sarah Speer was received by letter.and Sister Tabitha Ridemore was
received by relation.
Tuesday evening Bro. James Hutchenson was received as a candidate
for Babtism and Sisters Nancy Hutchenson and Elizabeth Laws was
Received by relation.
Wednesday Evening Sister Sarah Brittain was received by relation
and Sister Sinthia Laws was received as Canditate for Babtism.and
Sister Tilphah T. Brittain was Received as a Candidate for Babtism.
On The Following Sunday After Devine Servi
ces The Church Repaired to
Where the Ordinance of babtism was Administrated to Bros:Aaron
Hutchinson,James Hutchenson,John C Speer, and Sisters Synthia
Laws Bly,and Melcina Brittain.

Note: Minutes continued on page 7

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Clemon Hopper died feb 28 1876
George Brittain discharged by letter
Memory Brittain discharged by Letter
Hyrem Hollers[ordained Minister] Dis. By Letter
Elizabeth Jane Holler " " "
Anderson Hopper " " "
Mary Fletcher Hopper " " "
J.F. Brittain " " "
Mary Brittain " " '
John Hutchinson Dis By Letter
Sinthia Hutchinson ""
Creel Hopper[Lic. Minister ordained in oct 1878]
Sarah Hopper
Sarah Pruitt
J.J. Fortner excluded
Malissa L Fortner Excluded sept 1880
Marion Hopper
Mary Hopper
Melvina watts Dis by letter
James M Hopper "'""
Mary E Hopper ""
Henretta Laws " " "
Noah Laws died april 30 1873
Francis Brittain Dis By letter
Tabitha Brittain "''
George Bly "
Isaac Speer "' "'
Sarah Speer "' "'
Nancy Speer ""
John C Spee r"
James Hutchenson "'
Synthia Laws Bly ''' then Excluded
Aaron Hutchenson Disc By Letter
Nancy jane Hutchenson "
Elizabeth Laws "'
Telephah T Brittain "
Melcina Brittain "
Agustus P Marrs "
Elizabeth Marrs "
Orlando Jones "
R. B. Stafford "
Amanda Laws Stafford "
Emma Brittain "
James Gilstrap "
Ann Gilstrap "
Malinda Stafford "

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__________ Murley Excluded
Mary Hardin excluded
Rebecca Ann Hardin Excluded
Mary Manis "
Doctor A White "
Evaline Manis '
Henrietta Laws Dis By Letter
Arta White '
Lydda Pennington "
Wm B White "
Joseph P Pennington "
Nancy F Pennington '
Nancy F Pennington '
R.B. Stafford "
Amanda Stafford Nov 1880
Peter Humphrey Excluded
G.M. White "
Martha White "
Nancy Clark Died.
Jane Humphrey Excluded
Nancy Caldwell Excluded
Rebecca Caldwell Excluded

Marta White "
Leonard White "
Nancy Pruitt "
Sarah A Barber "
Ivan Pruitt '"
Mary Covey "
Elizzie De Jarnett Excluded
Milford Hopper "
Mary combs Hopper "
John C. M. Green '
Elijah Jackson "
Emily Jackson '
John C Speer "
Sarah Speer '
Jas. T. Anderson '
Permelia Anderson "
Anna R Brown "
John Wilson'
Lucetta Wilson "
Rozella Mc Card '
J.F. Brittain Dis By letter.
Mary Brittain "
Jane Pruitt '
Emma Pruitt "
VADALIA____ '
Ellen Roads "
Davey Covey excluded
Simon Covey Excluded
Sarah white "
Galatha Watts '
D.A. White "
J.N. Pruitt '
Sarah Pruitt '
James Pruitt "
James walker Dis by Letter
Sarah J Mosure "

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Mahaly Davis EXcluded
Thomas Lehens "
Nancy Lehens '
Charles Layton"
George Layton
Harvard Pruitt "
Harrison Pruitt
Reason Woodward
Sarah Woodward
Thomas Wilson
Jeremiah Mosure
James Mosure Excluded sept 1883
Thomas Sperry
Manerva Sperry
Kissere Hill
Mary Barton
Elizzre De Jarnett
John E Bly
Clayton Pruitt
Arminda Hopper
Martha Jane Covey Excluded
Lansford Walker "
Sarah J Hop[per gone
Malinda J Pruitt
Ester Brittain
Steven A Killman
Wm W Vice
Mary Vice
James F Brittain Disc By Letter
Mary E Brittain "
Molly Hurley Excluded
Soloman Yates '
Louisa Yates '
Martha Ann Cameron "
Wm H. Gilstrap '
Sarah Gilstrap
J.H. Pruitt
Emma Pruitt
Carolina Acres
F.W. Brittain
Sarah E Brittain
James F Pruitt
J.N. Pruitt
sarah Pruitt
Nancy Killman
J.L. Bruner
John Laws
Henretta Laws
Lotta Laws
Kie Laws Died
W.F. Dole
Nettie Dole.

Jasper Hopper
Margaret Bly Hopper
Viola Hopper
Samuel Laws
Elzada Laws
Joseph Parton
John Woodward
S. Parks
Mary Parks
T.B. Lankford
W.S. smith
Pelina Smith
Thomas Coffelt
John H. Fisher
Mary Coffelt
Margaret Coker
Nancy A Coker
George W Colbert
Robert Coker
Delby ann Pruitt excluded
James Pruitt
Andrew Pruitt
Abner Layton hand of friendship withdrawn
Willim Liken
Wm . T. Davis
Melcena Davis
Wesley Woodward
Leander Hopper
William Laws
Henry Sims
Memory Brittain Dead
Kissire Hill
Emma Turner Gone from country
Milton P Brittain [ordained minister
Nancy Brittain
William Kilman
Ann Walker
Elijah Jackson
Reason Woodward
Joseph W Laws
Wm H Gilstrap.
The Rev. dissimulation
Wm Vise S.E. Gilstrap
Mary Vise J.H. Pruitt
Wm W Gilstrap Emma Pruitt

Mincy Valley Church Minutes Dec 1871

Saturday before 3rd Sunday in Dec 1871
The Church met and After Divine Serveces Proceeded to business
1st appointing Bro. Anderson Hopper Protem and Creel Hopper
Clk Protem

2nd Peace of the Church was called for all in peace.

3rd by motion and 2nd agreed that we build a house of Worship
on the following plan.
The House to be Hewed of Logs 18X20 Ft Square.2 windows
in each side.Doors in end and Pulpit in same in.floor
at Least 1 ft from ground.10 ft from floor to ceiling.
To be Covered with 2 ft boards showing 8 inches

Adjourned to meet at 6 o'clock pm
6 oclock :the church met and after Worship Proceeded to business.
1st took up the question of the Church house by motion And 2nd agreed
that we build the house At the site Offered By Bro. Anderson Hopper
in the Mincy Branch 1/2 mile Above the Mincy Post Office.
2nd by motion and second agreed that we appoint Bro Anderson Hopper
to supertend the building of said house.3rd by motion and 2nd that
we proceed to the election of a Pastor.,2 Deacons and a clerk.
The vote was taken which resulted in the election of Bro. James F
Brittain for Pastor and Bros.George Brittain and J.C. Speer for
Deacons and Creel Hopper as Clerk.
Adjourned in Order
Sunday evening the Church met for worship after which an invitation was
given for persons to unite with the Church when Bro. Augusta P Marrs and
Sister Elizabeth Marrs came forward and was received by letter.

January 1872
Saturday before 3 rd Sunday in Jan 1872.
The Church met and after Worship proceeded to Business.
1st the minutes of the previous meeting was read and received.
2nd by motion and 2nd agreed that we call Bro. Anderson Hopper ,J.F.
Brittain And H Holler as Presbytery to examine and set apart for the office
of Deaconsthe 2 Bros Formely elected for office.
3rd Peace of the Church Called for-all in Peace notwithstandingig was found
that a Slanderous report was abroad concerning Bro. J.F. Brittain -where
upon a Committee of Bros. Vise,J.J. Fortner and John C Speer and Anderson
Hopper was appointed to investigate the matter and report at our next
regular meeting.
4th by motion and 2nd agreed that we license Bro John C Speer to preach
the Gospel
Adjourned to Order.

Feb 1872.
Saturday before 3 rd Sunday feb 1872.
The Church Met and after divine services proceeded to business in order.
1st minutes are the previous meeting was read corrected and received.
The Report of the Committee on investigation was called for and read
as follows:
We your Committee appointed to investigate as covering our Pastor do find
by investigating that they are false and we do hereby clear him of the
report.Anderson Hopper, John C Speer Jacob Fortner Committee
The Report was received and committee discharged.
3rd peace of the Church -call for-all in peace 4th request by Bro.
J.C. Speer he is released from the office of Deacon
and bro. J.J. Fortner was elected to the office.
Adjourned

Sunday at 10 oclock the Church met and presbytery Proceeded to
the Ordination of Bros George Brittain and J.J. Fortner to the
office of Deacons.

March 1872
Saturday before 3rd Sunday in March 1872
The Church met and after worship Proceeded to business.
1st minutes of previous meeting was read and received.
2nd peace of Church called for- all in peace.
3rd by request of Bro. John Hutchinson and Sister Sinthia
Hutchenson[his wife] and his Brother James Hutchenson and
his wife Nancy J. Hutchenson and his Brother Aaron Hutchenson .
they are granted letters of dismission from us
Adjourned

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Saturday Evening the Church met after Worship which an
opportunity was given for persons to unite with the
church and Bro. Orlando Jones came forward and was received
as a candidate for Babtism.
Sunday the Church Met For worship ,after which the Ordaince
of Babtism was Administreted to Bro. Orlando Jones.

Sunday Evening the Church again Met for Worship ,After
which an oppertunity was given for persons to unite with
the Church When Bro. R. B. Stafford And sister Amanda
Stafford And sister Emma Brittain all came forward and
was received as Candidates for babtism.

The Church Met and after Worship proceeded with business
in order.1st peace of the church Called ,All in Peace.
no other business on hand.
Adjourned in order.

Sunday the Church met for Worship after which the
ordaince Babtism was admimistrated to Bro. R.B.
Stafford and Sister Amanda Stafford..
Sunday evening The Church met for worship after
which an opportunity was given to persons to unite
with the church when Bro James Gilstrap and Sister
Ann Gilstrap came forward and was received on a
promise of a letter.

5th by request of Bro A. Hopper he is released from the
superintendency of the building of our Church and Bro
A.A. Karns was appointed in his Stead.
Adjourned

Sunday Evening -the church met for worship after which
an invitation was given to persons to unite to our church when
Sister Malina Stafford came forward and was received as a candidate
for babtism.
A.P. Marrs,Elizabeth Marrs, Isaac Speer,Nancy Speer,John C. Speer,
Sarah Speer,
Louisy Watts,Malinda Stafford,Harvey Brittain,Sarah Brittain,
James Gilstrap,Ann Gilstrap,Tilphah T Brittain,Emma Brittain,
Malenca Brittain .
5th motion and 2nd.adjourned to meet at 6 oclock this evening.
6oclock- the church met and after services proceeded with business.
1st-the time has arrived for the election of a pastor by motion
and second the church agrees to go into an election.
The Vote was taken by private ballot and resulted in the election
of Bro Bell.
2nd by motion Bro. A Hopper was appointed to visit or write Bro.Bell
and inform him of his call to the church.
3rd motion-by motion and 2nd Bro A Hopper,R.B. Stafford and Orlando
Jones was appointed messengers to bear our letter to the associaton
Adjourned in Order,

Sept  SAt  Before 3rd Sunday in Sept.
The Church met and after services proceeded to business in order.
1st-Brethens of Sister Church was invited to aid in council
2nd minutes of previous minutes read and accepted.
3rd-peace of church called for -all in peace

4th, by motion and second it was agreed that Bro Creel Hopper
continue to act as our Clerk for coming year.
adjourned in order

Oct 1872
Sat.before 3rd Sun in Sept 1872
The Church met and after services proceeded to business.
1st Brethen of Sister churches were invited to aid,
2nd peace of church call for-all in peace
3rd by motion and second Bro. A Hopper was again appointed
as supertindent to continue work on our church house and
to take up collection to by a stove for the church.
4th motion and 2nd Bro Orlando Jones is granted a letter
of dismission from us at his request
Adjourned in order.

Sat Before 3rd sunday in Oct
a part of the Church met but not enough to form a quorum
so no business done.

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Saturday before 3rd Sun in Dec 1872.
The Church met and after worship proceeded to Business.
1st by motion and second Bro A Hopper was appointed Moderator
Protem
2nd peace of the church called
John Fortner got up and stated that he had found another
church to attend
John C Speer was received into full fellowship having
been previously dismissed from us by letter .

Jan 1873

Sat Before 3rd Sun in Jan 1873
The Church met and after services proceeded to business
1st by motion Bro A Hopper was Appointed as Moderator Potem
the minutes of previous meeting read and received
adjourned in order

Feb
Sat before 3rd Sun in Feb 1873
The Church met but no business was done.

March
Sat before 3rd sun in March 1873
The Church met but no Business was done.
The meeting continued for several nights .
on Tuesday night an opportunity was given
to Sister Sarah Speer who came forward
and was received by letter.

April
Sat before 3rd Sunday in April 1873
The Church met and after worship proceeded to Business.
The Minutes of the Previous Meeting read and accepted
Peace of the Church Called For -all in Peace
Adjourned in order

May 1873
Sat Before 3rd Sun May 1873
The Church met and after worship proceeded to Business.
1st Brethens of Sister Churches was invited to attend council
2nd the minutes of previous meeting read and received.

April 1873

sAt before 3rd Sun in April
The church met but no business done.

May 1873
SAt before 3rd Sun in May 1873
The Church met and after worship proceeded to Business
1st brethens of sister churches invited ti attend council
2nd minutes of previous meeting read and accepted
3rd peace of church called for-all in peace
adjourned to order

June 1873
Sat before 3rd Sun June 1873
The Church met but no business was done

July 1873
Sat. before 3rd Sun July 1873
The Church met and after Worship proceeded to Business
1st Brethen of Sister Churches invited and were in council
2nd Peace of Church called for-all in peace
3rd by motion and second agreed that we be reperesented by
Association this year.
4th by motion and second Bros A Hopper ,R.B. Stafford.and
J.M. Hopper was chosen as messengers to deliver our letter
to The Association.
5th by the request of Bro.J.C. Speer and Sister Sarah Speer
they be granted letters from dismission from our body.
Adjourned in order
Sat. night The church met for worship and Nathanial Pruitt
came forth and was recieved by relation.

August 1873
Sat before 3rd Sun in Aug.1873
The church met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st brethens of sister churches were invited ti aid in council
2nd Minutes of previous meeting read and received
3rd.our letter to assocation was read and adopted
4th By Motion and Secord that hence forth we will be known as
BABTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST
5th the time having arrived to elect a Pastor and Clerk by
motion and second agreed to refer election to next meeting.
Adjourned in order

Sept 1873
Sat before 3rd Sunday Sept 1873
the church met and after worship proceeded to business
1st Bro J.R. chambers was chosen as Moderator Protem
2nd Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted
3rd Peace of Church called for whereupon Bro A Hopper
got up and stated that he had been overtaken in a
fault that he had got into a difficulty with Bro. J. F.
Brittain and that he had resorted to unchristain meams
and he prayed the church to forgive him for his fault.
by motion and second the church forgave him.
4th By Reqest of Bro George Bly and sister Sinthia Bly
and sister Rebecca Jane Justice they are granted letters
of dismission from us.
Adjourned to meet at early candle lighting.
early candle lighting this church met and after worship
proceeded to business.
by motion second and agreed to go into the election of
Pastor And Clerk

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Oct 1873
sat before 3rd sun in Oct 1873
The church met and after worship proceeded to Business
1st Brethens of sister churches invited to council
2nd Peace of Church called for-all in peace
3rd by request of Bro R.B. Stafforf and sister Amanda
Stafford and sister Elizabeth Laws and Henrietta Laws
they are granted letters of dismission from us.
Adjourned in order
Sun evening the church met for worship after which an
invitation was given for persons to unite to our church.
when sister Edny Jane Thomason and Mary Killman came
forward and was received as candates for babtism.and
Sisters Susan killmam and Isaphena Hopper came forward
and was received by relation.

Nov 1873
Sat before 3rd Sun in Nov 1873
The Church met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st brethens of sister churches invited to aid in council.
2nd the minutes of previous meeting read and accepted
3rd peace of church called for-all in peace
no other business
Adjourned to order
sat. evening the church met for worship ,after which
an invitation was given for persons to unite with
the church.
when Bro Henry Killmanand john Thomason Came forward
and was received as Canidates for Babtism .
Sunday at 9 am the church was inspired to the water
where the ordinace of babtism was administrated to
Bro John Thomason,Sister Edny Jane Thomason, Bro Henry
Killman and sister Mary Killman.
adjourned in order.

Dec 1873 and Jan 1874 and Feb 1974
The Church Met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st Peace of the Church called for-all in peace
2nd by motion and second that we extend an arm of the
church into the neighborhood of Bro T.A. Coulter
6 miles east of this place .

The Church met for worship but no business was done
til the evening of the 3rd sunday in July.

An opperunity was given for persons to unite with the
church and sister Marania Bedrord came forward and was
received into the church by relation.and sister Amanda
Layton came forward as was received as candidate for babtism.

Sunday morning the church met for worship after which they
repaired to water and Bro Milford Hopper and Sister Amanda
Layton were babtised by our pastor Elder J.R.Chambers.

Tuesday evening the church met and after worship proceeded
to business.
1st the time having arrived to call a pastor for the coming year
by motion and second this church agreed to go into election.
the vote was taken by acclaimanition which resulted in an
unanimus election of Bro J.R. Chambers.
Adjourned by order

Sat before 3rd Sun in sept 1874
the church met but no business was done

sat before 2nd sunday in oct 1874
the church met for worship but was called to order by
the Moderator for any business that might come before her.
1st Brethen of sister churches were invited to aid the council
2nd peace of church called-all in peace
.3rd an invitation was given to persons to unite with this
church.Where Bro T.A. Coulter and sister Coulter came forward
and was received by relation
4th by motion and second Bro T.A. Coulter in granted license to preach
the Gospel
5th by request Bro Hyrem Hollars and Sister Elizabeth Jane Hollars They are
granted a dismission .

Oct 1874
Sat before 3rd Sun in Oct 1874
The Church met and after Worship proceeded to Business.
1st Bro A Hopper was chosen as Moderator Protem
2nd by motion and second agreed we change our day of business from sat
before 3rd sunday in each month.
Adjourned to order
Owing to the severeness of the Weather and bad health our Paston failed to
attend us regular but the church continued to meet for worship each month
but no business done till the following June.

June 1875

Sat before 2nd Sun in June 1875.

The Church met and after preaching by the Pastor met for Business.
1st peace was called for the Church All found in Peace
2nd By request of Bro T.A. Coulter and sister Virginia Coulter they
are granted a dismission from our body.
Adjourned by order

August 1875

Sat before 2nd sunday in August 1874
The Church met and after devine Service Proceeded to Business
1st church called to order by the moderator
2nd peace for church called for-found in peace
3rd by motion and second the church went into the election of
Bro.J.R. Chambers .the church continued to meet for worship the
following week.
Sunday evening Sister Louisa Watts came forward and was into the
fellowship of
the church by letter.
Wednesday.evening Bros. Benjamin Osborn,James Pruitt,and sisters
Sintha Delila Sperry,
Lenory Hopper,And Sarah Ann Caburn came foward as Canditates for
Babtism.
Thursday evening
Sisters Mary Ann Pruitt, Francis Cameron,and Eliza Ann Watts was
received as canditates
for Babtism.
Friday 11 oclock
the church met and after preaching Bro James H Sperry and William
Caburn
came forward and was received as canditates for babtism.
Sat 11oclock.
Church met and after worship Sister Mary Hardin was received by
letter.
Sat Evening Church met and Sisters Nancy Margot Pruitt and
Sausan Caburn was
received as Canditates for Babtism. after which the church repared
to water
were Pastor babtized the above people. J.r. Chambers Moderator
A Hopper Clerk Protem

on the 1st sunday in Jan 1876 Elder thomas Foster ,our Missionary
visited us and
commenced a meeting which continued the following week.
on Sun.Night Bro Joshua h Covey and sister Lucy Covey was received
into our fellowship by relation.

on Thursday Bro. Thomas Watson was received for restoration and Bro.
Wm Caldwell was received by relation
and Bro F.P. Grogen was received as candidate for Babtism.
on thurs night Bro S.B.Covey was received as canidate for babtism and
sister Edna Watson was received by
relation. and bro S.H. White and sister Marget White was received by
letter

The church met and after preaching ,our pastor.an invitation was given
for persons to unite to our church
when Bro James L Covey,Peter Covey and David L pruitt and sisters Mary
Layton ans Susan Bedford was
received as Canidates for babtism.
The Church was then called to order of Business
1st Brethen of sister churches was invited to aid council
2nd The minutes of previous meetind was read and adopted
3rd Peace of the Church Called-all in Peace .
Adjourned.

Feb 1876 Sat Before 2nd Sunday in Feb 1876

Th Church met at 10 oclock and Bro.F.P. Grogen was babtized by Water.
After Services proceeded to business.
1st Brethens of sister churchs was invited to attend council
2nd minutes of previous meeting read and accepted
3nd peace of church called for.When found that reports were going around
about sister Nancy ann Pruitt and sister Sarah A
Pruitt had been visiting public places of sinful mirth and That Bro. Wm.
Caburn has been making use of profane language and had been out hunting
with a gun on Sunday.There upon by motion and second a committee of 3 Bros
was appointed to visit said sisters and bro.,and bros Joshua Covey,
J.W. Pruitt and Creel Hopper were chosen as this committee.
4th: an invitation was given to unite with this church when Bro.R.P.Stafford
and sister Amanda Stafford was received by letter.
5th :the motion second and agreed we elect 2 elders this evening.
Adjourned to Early candle lighting.
Early candle lighting: the church met and after worship proceeded to
business.
1st;proceeded to elect 2 Elders.the vote was taken by private ballot
which resulted in the election of Bros R. B. Stafford and J.H. Covey
2nd; Elders J.R. chambers and A Hopper was a Presbytary to examine and
ordain for deacons the 2 bros elected to that office and the ordination
to be attended to tomorrow evening.
Adjourned to order.
on Sunday after 11 oclock services the church repaired to water and
Bros. S.B
Covey,James A Covey,David L Pruitt,and sisters Mary Layton,And Susan
Bedford
was Babtized by our Pastor,R.B. Chambers
Adjourned in Order .

Sat. before 2nd sunday May 1876
The Church met and after serviced proceeded to business.
1st: Brethens of sister churches invited to aid in council
2nd:The Minutes of last meeting read and adopted
3rd:Peace of the church called for-all in peace
4th:Om Motion and Second Bro W.M. Canfield is granted a License to
preach
5th:By request of the following Bretherns and sisters they are granted
letters of dismission From us for the purpose of forming a new
church 12 miles from here.
Jackson Middleton,J.W. Middleton,Ruben Noell,Joseph Noell,W.M.Canfield,
Delila Noel,Florence Middleton,and Julie Jefferies.and by request of
the above the ordained authority and as many other members of this
church can gp are invited to meet with them next Sat.for the purpose of
assisting them on the organizing of a new Church .
Adjourned in order..

The Church met and after services proceeded to Business.
1st: the minutes of previous meeting read and accepted
2nd:the committe reported they visited the sisters Sarah and Nancy Pruitt
and Bro.Caburn and that they had all made confessions and ask the
church to forgive them.
On Motion and second The Committee was discharged.the church forgave
and retained the sisters and brethen according to their request,
Adjourned in order.

Sunday after 11 oclock services Sister Rebecca j Hardin was received
by letter.
Monday 10 oclock the church met and after services proceeded to
business.
1st:Brethen of Sister Churcs invited to aid in council
2nd ;Peace of the church called for -all in peace
3rd: By request of Bro.Benjamin Caburn he is granted a letter of
Dismission from us.
Adjourned
Wednesday Preaching at 11 oclock after which Sister Manis and Sister
Henrietta Laws was received by letter.
Sister Evaline Nemis,and Lydia Pennington and Bro.Wm B. White Were
received as Canidates for babtism.
and Bro. J.P. Farmington and Sister Nancy Pennington were received by
letter. After Services Proceeded to Business.
1st:On Motion and Second Elder Anderson Hopper was chosen as Moderator
Protem.
2nd The time as come for election of a pastor and clerk for the following
year .which resulted in the election of Elder J.R. Chambers as Pastor
and David L Pruitt as Clerk.
Adjourned
Thursday 11 oclock
The Church met on Turkey creek and after preaching Bros. Peter Humphrey
,,J.H. White,and sisters Martha a White, Janie White and
Nancy Clark was received for Babtism.After this the church repared to
water and Elder A Hopper Babtized Wm White,J.A. White,Lydia Pennington
and Evaline Manis.
Friday 11 oclock
the Church met at the water and after preaching Bro. Peter Humphrey and
sisters Nancy j White, Martha A White, and Nancy Clark was babtized by
Elder A Hopper

Saturday after preaching Sister Jane Humphrey,Nancy caldwell,Rebecca
Caldwell and Martha White and Bro. Leonard White was received as Canditates
for Babtism.
Sunday After services Sisters Nancy Pruitt,Ivan Pruitt was received as
canditates for babtism after which sisters Luanna Pruitt, Jane Humphrey
Martha White and Leanard white
was babtised by Elder A Hopper.
Sunday 10 oclock.the church met for services then proceeded to
business
1st:on Motion and second agreed that we be reperesented in the South
West Bethel Association by letter and messenger.
2nd clerk is requested to prepare a letter to the association For our
Consideration at our next meeting and Bro Marion Hopper was chosen
as our messenger. 3rd; By request Bro Wm Caburn and Sister Susan Caburn
are granted letter of Dismillion from us
Adjourned

Sat Before 2nd Sun sept 1876
The Church met and after services proceeded to Business.
1st:The Minutes of Previous Meeting not beoing Preseny. Peace of Church
called-all in peace.
2nd Invite to Unite with Church none received
3rd;On Motion and second agreed that we take into consideration the
property of building a
new church. Committee;
Elder A Hopper,J.H. Covey,R. B. Stafford,S.H. White, Creel Hopper,
J.P. Pennington,A.J. Pruitt, John Bedford ,Elijah Jackson, John Thomason
Adjourned
Sunday after 11 oclock service the Church repared to water and Sisters
Nancy Pruitt and Eliza Caldwell was Babtized by our Pastor.

2nd sunday in dec 1876.
the Church met for services and after preaching by Elder A Hopper the
church proceeded to business
1st: the Pastor and clerk not being presenton motion and second Elder
A Hopper was Chosen as Moderator Protem and Bro Creel Hopper as Clerk.
2nd: by request Bro John Cameron is granted a letter of dismission from
us
Adjourned.

The Church met for worship then proceeded to business
1st:by appointing Bro Anderson Hopper as Mod. protem.
2nd previous minutes read and accepted
3rd: Our Pastor Elder J.R. Chambers has sent us his Resignation.as our
pastor.
onmotion and second his resignation is accepted as he is released from
the care of the church .
resolved that as a church we do feel ourselves agreived at our last pastor
in that he stated in writing that he could not preach for us and retain
any respect for himself as a christain minister or honorable man
3rd:by second and motion agreed that Bro Creel Hopper and J.H. Covey
be a committe to inform Elder J.R. chambers of the proceedings of the church in relation to his resignation. Adjourned til 11 oclock sunday.

Sunday 11 oclock
the church met and after services proceeded to business.
1st;Whereas we are without a pastor on motion and second agreed that we
elect a pastor for the remainder of the year the vote was taken and
Elder Anderson Hopper was Elected.
2nd: invitation to unite was given and Mary Elin Covey and Sarah Ann
Barber came forward as Canditate for Babtism.
Adjourned

Sarah A Barber and Mary E Covey were babtized,by Elder A Hopper
Adjourned

Sat Before 2 Sunday July 1877
The Church Met and after worship proceeded to business
1st:Brethen and Sisters invited to aid in Council
2nd Previous Minutes Read and adopted
and Bro A Hopper was called upon and stated he was not yet ready to give
his report.
3rd: on motion and second agreed that we be repersentedin South West
Bethel Assoc. this year by letter and messenger and the clerk is
requested to prepare the letter.
4th:On Second and Motion Bros. R.B. Stafford,J.H. covey,Thomas Watson,
and A Hopper were appointed as Messengers .
5th.On Motion and second agreed to appoint a committe of Arrangements
for Entertainment and general comfort of the assoc. during the cession
as they meet with us. Bros J.H. Covey and Thomas Watson Appointed
Adjourned

August and Sept 1877

sat before 2nd sunday in aug 1877. the church met and after worship
proceeded to business
1st:Brethen and sister churchs invited to aid in council
2nd;minutes of previous meeting read and accepted
Bro a Hopper was called on his report so he stated he had visited several
of our young members and laboured with them and a part of them confessed
their faults and expressed a desire to retain in the church
he also stated that Bro Jasper white and Sister Nancy White his wife,
and Bro. Wm caldwell had no confessions to make.
3rd: report received and committe discharged
4th'On Motion and 2nd agreed to withdraw ourselves from Bro jasper White
and Sister Nancy White and Bro Wm caldwell for Dancing.
5th;On Motion and second agreed that we forgive and retain all the brethen
and sisters that made their confession.
6th' by request Sister Delila Sperry she is Granted a letter of dismission.
Adjourned

Sat before 2nd sunday in Sept 1877
The Church met and after worship proceeded to Business.
1st: Brethens of sister Churchs invited to aid in Council
2nd: Previous Minutes read and adopted.
3rd: Time has arrived for election of a pastor. on motion and second
agreed we go into election of Pastor And assisant Pastor.
The vote was Taken and Bro Thomas Foster as Pastor and Bro A.Hopper
as Assistant.
Adjourned
3rd Sunday in sept 1877
A protracted meeting was commenced at bro Jacksons that lasted to the
wee hrs of the Morning during which Sister Elizzie De Jarnett was
received into the church by relation.
Adjourned

sat before 2nd sunday in sept.
The Church met and after worship proceeded to Business
1st'Brether of sister Churchs invited to aid council
2nd; Peace of church called for.All in Peace
3rd; minutes of previous meeting read and adopted
Adjourned

sat before 4th sun in feb 1878 Church met and after services proceeded
to business
1st:Previous Minutes Read and Adopted
2nd Peace of Church called For it was found that reports are afloat that
sister Nancy M Pruitt has left her husband and is taken up with and
married to
another man.also that sister Evaline Manis is guilty of very unbecoming
conduct whereupom a motion and second the church prefers charges against
them based upon the reports of Elder J.H. covey and J. M. Hopper.was
appointed as committe to investigate.
5th: by request bro. F.P. Grogen is granted a letter of dismission from us.
adjourned

Sat before 2nd sunday in March 1878
The Church met and after worship proceeded with business
Milford Hopper and his wife Mary Hopper were received by letter
Bro. John M Green was received as Canditate for Babtism
J.F. Brittain was appointed as Mod. protem
Business adjourned til sunday at 11 oclock.
Sunday 11 oclock the church met and after worship proceeded to business
1st: Previous Minutes read and accepted
2nd Committee was called on for their report Concerning Sisters Pruitt
and Manis and had found the reports were true and accurate.
3rd: Committe Discharged
4th: Motion and second that we withdraw ourselves from the 2 sisters.
5th Invite was given to unite with the church.
Bro. Elijah Jackson,Sisters Jackson and Anne R Brown was received as
candidates for Babtism.and Bro John Speer and Sister Sarah Speer was
received by Letter.
Our Pastor has elected has failed to attend us a motion was made and
seconed toelect a new pastor and assistant.
the vote was taken and J.F. Brittain is Pastor and A Hopper is assistant
pastor.
2nd Sunday in april
Church met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st:and after Bro. and sister Jackson and Bro.J.M. green was babtized.
Adjourned
2nd it is reported that Bro james sperry, sister Mary Hardin Rebecca J
Harde, Martha a Cameron and sister murley are gone from our county.
committe appointed to investigate their standing with the church.
3rd;Peace of the Church Called For-all in peace
4th:Committe appointed to Investigate, J.H. covey,R.B. stafford Elijah
jackson,And David Pruitt
Adjourned

sat before 2nd sun in aug.1878 church met and after worship proceeded to
business
1st;previous minutes read and accepted
2nd;peace of the church called for-all in peace
3rd;elected Elijah Jackson as a deacon
Adjourned
Wed.Evening . preaching,bro John wilson,sister lucetta wilson
Solatha Watts and Rozilla Mc Cord was received as canidates for babtism.
Adjourned

sat before 2nd sunday in oct 1878

Thr church Met and after Service proceeded to Business
1st;.
adjourned til 10 oclock sunday
Sunday 10 oclockthe church met and after singing and preaching the Presperty
proceeded to examine in order to Ordination of Bros Creel Hopper,
And John Speer as ministers.
and bro Elijah Jackson as a deacon.
Bro. T.a. coulton was not present so he was not examined.
after examination they proceeded to ordain Bros Creel Hopper And J.C. Speer
as ministers and Elijah jackson as deacon.
Then adjourned to meet at the water on monday at 10 oclock

Monday 10 oclock.the church met at the water and Bro. John Wilson And
sister Luceta Wilson,Salatha Watts and Rozilla Mc Cord was Babtized.

Jan 1879
Sat Before 2nd sunday in jan 1879.the Church met and after Worship
proceeded to business
1st:Previous Minutes read and approved.
2nd Peace of the Church called for When it was found that a difficulty
was existing between
Bro A Hopper and Bro R.B. Stafford that appears they can not settle
between theirselves
Therefor a Committee was appointed of Bros J.H. covey,Elijah Jackson
d John Speer and
Elder J.F. Brittain as foreman.
to wait upon said party and try to bring about a reconcillition
between them.
Adjourned

the 4th Sunday in Jan 1879 a meeting was commenced that continued
daily for 9 days,
Wed.an invitation was given to unite with us and Bros and sisters
J.F. Brittain,Mary Brittain,
C.H. P. lorrabee,mary larrabee ,David Larrabee.and Lucy Larrabee was
received
by letter.
and bros David and syman Covey sisters June and Emma pruitt and sisters
Bonnett and
Sandalia Hopper was received as canditates for babtism.

Sat before 2nd sunday Feb 1879 the church met and after worship proceeded
to business.
1st previous minutes read and adopted
2nd The Reference was Taken and the committee was called on for their report
so they stated
that reconcilation was made between Bros A Hopper and R.R.Stafford.
3rd on motion and second the committee was discharged
4th Whereas Bro R.B. Stafford was declared non fellowship with us in church
relation By
Joining another church not of our faith and order therefore on motion to
second agreed that our paston appoint
a committee to visit Bro Stafford and labour with him at report at our
next regular meeting.
Committee of C.H.P. Larrabee and J.H. Covey,
Sunday 11 oclock The Church Met and an invitation was given to unite with us, Sister Ellen
Roads Came forth as a canditate for babtism.
Bro C.H.P. Larrabee was ordained as minister of the Gospel.

March and april 1879

Sat before 2nd sunday in March 1879 The Church met after Worship to proceed
to business.
1st: The reference was taken up in relation to Bro. Stafford and the
committee was Called
for their report.so they stated they had visited with bro. Stafford and
conversed with him and that he had decided to remain where he is and be no
more a part of us.
2nd: Committee was discharged
3rd: Motion and secord agreed that we withdraw ourselves from bro,Stafford.
4th: Peace of Church called For-All in Peace
Adjourned

Sunday 11 oclock the church met then repared to water and Sisters Jane
Pruitt,Emma Pruitt,Vandalia Hopper,Ellen Roads, and bros. David Covey
and Simon Covey were babtized by our pastor.

May June and July 1879
Sat Before 2nd Sunday in July. church met and after worship proceeded to
business
1st:previous minutes read and accepted
2nd peace of church called for-all at peace.
3rd;Theras as Pastor J.F. Brittain soons expects to start west to be gone
from among us for some months. on motion and seconed agreed that we give
him a certificate of recommendation to the people where ever his lot may
be cast.
4th:by request of sister Elizzie Dejarnett she is granted a letter of
dismission from us.[ Note:my grandmother Mary Elizabeth Bly Dejarnett Raines]
June 1879
Sat before 2nd sun in June 1879. the church met for worship but no business
was done
adjourned
sunday after worship an invitation was given to unite with us and Sister
Sarah White was received by Relation.
July 1879
Sat before 2nd Sun. in July 1879
Church met for worship then proceeded to business.
1st:mimutes of last read and accepted
adjourned til 11oclock services on monday
Monday. Church met after service business was conducted
1st;agreed to be repersented in the South West Bethel Assoc.
2nd whereas it is reported that Bro O.H.P. Larrabee has been
preaching somethings that we dont believe to be true Bible Doctrine.
3rd committee appointed to investigate . Elder J.f. Brittain,Anderson
Hopper,John Speer, Creel Hopper and Deacons E. Jackson and J.H. Covey
Adjourned

Sunday
After worship Elder J.F. Brittain was appointed Mod . Potem
2nd Motion and second we elect a Pastor
3rd: Elected Elder Wm. W. Price as pastor by vote
4th: By request Bro.J.w. Hopper and sister Mary Hopper are
granted a letter of dismission from us.
Adjourned

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Sept 1878
Sept. the church met for worship But No Business was done

Oct 1878
Friday night before 2nd Sunday in Oct 1878

The Church Met and after Worship proceeded to Business on motion and second
agreed we extend an area of this church into the settlement of Bro. Noell,12
miles south of here and give our Pastor and Bro A Hopper the privilage of receiving members into the church at that place.
Adjourned in Order.

Mincy Valley Church
1880-1884
Part 2 of 2

August 1880

Sat. before 2nd Sunday in August 1880
Church met and after worship
1st; an invitation was given and Bro.Bro. Jeremiah
Mosure and Sister Sarah Mosure
were received as Canditates for babtism.
2nd minutes of previous meeting read and accepted
3rd;letter to Assoc. read and adopted
4th bros John Wilson and Marion Hopper volunteered to
deliver letter .
5th; peace of church called for-all in peace
adjourned
Sunday after worship an invitation was given to unite
and Bro. James Walker,
Sisters Nancy Likens and Mahala Davis was received as
canidates for babtism.
Sister Sarah Pruitt and bro. James Pruitt was Received
by relation.

Sunday the church met at the water and the following
was babtized by Elder T.D. Lamb.
John E. Bly,Clayton Pruitt, Kissire Hill,Martha Jane
Covey,Arminda Hopper
Sunday night Bro.James Moshier and sisater Minervy
Sperry were received as Candites for Babtism.
and were babtized by Elder T.D. Lamb on Monday.

4th sunday in sept 1880
Church met for worship an invitation to unite given
and Bro. Thomas Sperry and Sister Mary Barton came
forward and was received as candidates for babtism
Monday morning church met at the water and Bro. .
Thomas Sperry and Sister Mary Barton was babtized by
Elder John Spear.

April 1881
sat before 2nd sun in april 1881
Church Met for worship but no business was done.

August 1881
Sat before 2nd Sunday in Aug 1881
Church Met and after worship proceeded to business
1st.previous minutes read and adopted
2nd the committee on investigation made their report
as follows;
we your committee did visit Sister De Jarnett and she
stated that the reports were true and that she had no
acknowledgement to make and for the church to dispose
of her as they saw fit.
Edna watson,Mary Hopper and Jane Pruitt committee
3rd Committe discharged
4th
agreed that we withdraw ourselves from Sister De
Jarnett for disordley conduct.
agreed we be treperesented in South bethel assoc by
bros. Marion Hopper, Thomas Watson and E. Jackson
6th; by request Bro. Thomas Wilson granted a letter
of dismission
Adjourned

Oct 1881
Sat before 2nd sunday in Oct 1881.Church met and after
worship proceeded to Business;
The clerk being absent,Bro D.A. White was Appointed
clerk protem.
By request Bros.James Pruitt,J.N. Pruitt,and sister
Sarah Pruitt and Bro. howard Pruitt and sister Emma
Pruitt are all granted letters of dismission from us.
adourgned til sunday
Sunday the church met and after worship proceeded to
business
1st;by request bro. D.L. Pruitt and sister Phebe Pruitt
granted letters of dismission from us.
adjourned.

March 1882
Sat Before 2nd sunday in March 1882.
Church met and after worship proceeded to business
1st:Previous Minutes Read and accepted
2nd: Invitation to Unite issued.and Bro wm. Gilstrap
and Sister Sarah gilstrap Was received by letter
and Sister Nancy Kilman was received by relation.
3rd; The Following list of names were submitted for
consideration:Peter Humphrey,Mary Manis,Rebecca Caldwell
Thomas A. Coulter,Virginia Coulter, and it being known
Bro and Sister Coulter has joined another church and
the rest are gone from our area that we drop them from
our list
4th;Bro. Milford Hopper appointed Assistant Clerk.
adjourned

May-June-July 1882
Church met but no business done.

August 1882
Sat before 2nd Sunday in august 1882
Church Met and after worship proceeded to business
1st:Previous minutes read and adopted
2nd: Peace of Church Called For and it was found
that peace was disturbed
by Numerous Rumors that was injurious to the cause
of Christ whereon the church appointed a committee
to investigate such reports as may be found
and to report at our next regular meeting.
Committee Appointed, Bros John R. Wilson,S.A.
Kilman and Milford Hopper.
.Adjourned

July 1883
Sat before 2nd Sun in july 1883.
Church met and after worship Proceeded to business
1st;took up the case against Sister Spense.so report
was given by committee
We visited sister spense and she refused to give
satisfaction. Comittee discharged
2nd agreed to withdraw from Sister Spense for want
of church fellowship
3rd: Charge preferred against Bro. James Mosure for
Swearing. Commitee appointed to visit Bro Mosure.
Bros Howard Pruitt and Thomas Watson.
4th: whereas Bro. George Layton and Mary Layton and
Jane Covey and Lucy Covey had joined a christian order
therefore we withdraw from them
Adjourned

Friday after worship helt conference and agreed
that we as the Mincy Church be represented in
the Assoc.this year 1883.Bro. E Jackson,Harrison
Truitt and Marion Hopper as Messengers.

Friday night Sister Della Bedingfield ,James Pruitt
ABner Layton,was received as canditates for babtism.
F.W. Doll and W. Likens received by relation.

Saturday: Bros Wm Davis,Wesley Woodard,James H Parton,
Leander Hopper,Wm Laws,Henry Sims. recieved as
canditates.for babtism.
Sisters Malcina Davis and Henrietta Laws by letter .
Mary E Layton by relation. Sunday after worship the
above were all babtised.except Louisa Watts .by
Pastor Vise.

Sunday" Sisters Memory Brittain and Kissine Hill
was received by relation
Wm Safford and Emma Turner received for babtism

Monday ;Bro Milton P. Brittain and Nancy Brittain
received by relation.

Sept 1883
1st Sat before 2nd Sunday in sept 1883
Church met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st Previous minutes read and accepted
2nd;Case Against James Mosure taken up. James
Mosure was excluded for misbehavior and bad language .

Oct 1883
1st sat before 2nd sunday in oct 1883
Church met and after worship proceeded to business.
1st Peace of Church called for- all in peace.
2nd;Brother J.H. Pruitt elected as Clerk
Adjourned

Nov 1883
Church met but no business done.

Dec 1883

Church Met and after worship proceeded to business
1st ;Peace of Church Called For - Not in Peace
Differences between Bro Jackson And Bro. Brittain
Appointed to investigate were Bro. Frank White
and Bro. A. White and Bro Langston.

Jan 1884
Sat before 2nd Sunday in Jan 1884
Church Met and after worship proceeded to business
Previous minutes read and accepted
2nd Peace of Church called for.Report received and
Committee discharged . The difference is settled and
forgiven.
3rd: Agreed to commence four times a year to meet
and wash feet.
Adjourned

Feb 1884
Church met on Sat before 2nd sunday in Feb and
invite to unite was given.
John Wilson joined by experience of Grace Church
Adjourned

March 1884
Sat Before 2nd Sun. in March 1884
Church met and after worship proceeded to business;
2
1st called to order by Moderator Wm W Vice
2nd;Peace of Church Called For-all at peace
3rd Bro Howard Hewitt resigns as clerk of church
4th; adjourned

3rd; church elected Marion as Moderator and a charge
was preferred against Wm Vice for lying in order to
pull down others in order to build himself up .
Vice asserted that James F Brittain Preached that the
church of Jesus Christ was going to hell and sinners
was going too.

He asserted that J.F. Brittain was excluded from the
church for preaching hearsay.
Vice did assert that J.F. Brittain did preach the
immersion essential to remission of sins.
Wm V. Vice did assert that J.F. Brittain did not make
concesion to worry of suing remarks and before he was
excluded from the church.
Wm Vice did assert that he would never grant J.F.
Brittain a letter of Dismission from the church.
nor would never enter the stand again with him
for he is corrupt.and the charge was taken up and a
committe appointed to investigate
Committee of H. Gilstrap,James S Bruner
Adjourned

May 1884
Sat before 2nd Sunday in May 1884.
Church met and after worship proceeded to business
by electing Marion Hopper as Mod. Protem.
2nd :Previous Minutes read and Accepted
3rd:
references called for report from Committe
J.T. Gilstrap and James Bruner
As Reported: We visited Bro Vice and he declared he
would have nothing -their time
was in vane running after him .
Committee dismissed,
Vice Being Present,asked to make a statement.
Request Granted
He called for the Charges and specifations
and proceeded to answer
#1 I Can Prove that J.F. Brittain did preach
that the church of Jesus Christ is going to hell
and sinners with it,
#2 I can prove that there was a committe appointed
on the Akers case and i was on the committee.

#3 I can prove that J.F. Brittain did preach true
immersion in order of remission for sins

#4 I Can Prove By. D.A. White,and his wife,
E Jackson,Edney Watson, Emaline Jackson,

Sister Watson and Sister Jackson presented
their Evidence called for. they testified that
they never heard such statements made by Bro Brittain.

#5 I did say he was Excluded for preaching hearsay

#6 I did say and still say that J.F. Brittain did not
make Acknowledgement to the wrong of suing Sister Akers .
#7 J.F. Brittain is a lyer which i will prove by reading +
a letter from Bro. Clevenger which states that Vice
wrote to him stating that J.F. Brittain told at+
Mincy that Bro. Clevenger was accused of stealing a hog
[on investigation it was proven that J.F. Brittain never
said that Bro Clevenger stole a hog but that there was
a dispute between Bro Clevenger and some of the members
of the church on Bear Creek about a hog that was killed
at his house after Vise left his house.
Witnesses for J.F. Brittain were:
Wm Woodard,T.B. Langford,L.J. Bruner,E Jackson,C.T.
Pruitt,Wm S Smith,Fredrick Dola, Wm H Gilstrap,
Marion Hopper, H Pruitt,

Specifactions against J.F. Brittain was then
proven false
a second charge was then brought againdt Wm
Vice and
all that withdrew with him from the church.
committe appointed to inform them of charges
Adjourned..
Sunday
Church met after services and proceeded to
business

1st Took up case on Wm Vice.
report:We carefully investigated the Case
of Wm.W Vise therefore we recommend that
whereas he is quilty of the charge it
is the duty of this church
to call in his Credintals and withdraw
the hand of Fellowship from him.

Credentials recalled and hand of fellowship withdrawn.
committe dismissed
Adjourned

June 1884
sat before 2nd sunday in june 1884
church met and after services proceeded to business;
1st;Called Bro Ball as Mod.Protem
2nd:previous minutes read and accepted
3rd; Report on members who went off with Wm Vise .
agreed to withdraw the hand of friendship to them.
Adjourned

August 1884
sat before 2nd sun in aug 1884
Church met and after services proceeded to business
1st: Previous minutes read and accepted
adjourned
August 3 1884
Church met and after worship proceeded to business
1st: Report of committe reported and committee
discharged,
Agreed to withdraw fellowship with Wm Langford
and Abner Layton
Adjourned :
sat before 2nd sunday in august 1884.
church met and after worship proceeded to business
1st;Precious Minutes read and accepted,
no other business
Adjourned

Adjourned

Oct 1884
sat before 2nd Sunday in Oct 1884
Church Met and after worship proceeded to Business
1st:Peace Of Church Called For-all in Peace
2nd: Previous minutes read and accepted.
3rd: Motion and second we change meeting time
from 11oclock to 2 pm. agreed

sunday
church met then proceeded to business;
1st; no business
adjourned

Sunday nov 11
Church met sister Walker presented herself for
membership

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