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LEADING MEN.
Revs. G. Stringer, M. H. Henderson, G. B. Gibson, C. P. Larkin, D. F. White and J. S. Lee.
MUD CREEK ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1873, is a small body of very poor churches, located in Jackson county. There were a few rich slavc- holders in said county, among whom was the Rev. Charles Roach, Sr. On his plantation there were three preachers, one Methodist and two Baptist. The Baptist preachers were Thomas and Perkins. Like many other ex-slaves, they retained the name of their master, and became known as Revs. Thomas and Perkins Roach. Rev. Robert Caver, at an early date after the close of the war, came into the county a Baptist preacher. These men became the organizers of the work in this county. - The county is no longer so full of colored people as once it was, and hence the churches are very small and can't support their pastors. Revs. James Larkin, Lewis Roach, T. J. Roach, Lewis Henshaw, F. Cobb, C. L. Lovelady, J. W. Robinson are doing what they can to keep up the work . but they labor under great difficulties. It is the purpose of some to attempt to establish a school at Hollywood. If this project should mature there is a prophecy of better condi- tions in time to come.
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MUSCLE SHOALS ASSOCIATION
Is among the largest and, oldest Associations in the State, having been organized in 1869 by Revs. Henry Bynum, Wm. Coleman and W. E. Northeross, aided by Dr. Joseph Shackel- ford (white), of Trinity. I was with them as they met in the session of 1893 in the Courtland Church. In 1827. a Mr. D. P. Bestor, a white minister, preached in this section and began the work of organizing among the whites. I was told that the white church, constituted in Courtland in 1827, had long passed away and that of their building "one stone was not left upon another." Only the vacant church lot remained to tell of what had been. The white people were gone we knew not how nor whither, but that the gospel which they had preached was blooming like a green bay tree in the hearts of their ex-slaves, this large Association was tangible evidence. The Rev. John Belle reminded his brethren that the time had been when he was the only man in the body who could write and when committees went out to consult and agree, and then returned to submit verbal reports, which he as clerk was ex- pected to formulate. He compared this state of things with the present condition, wherein the writer was the rule and the non writer the exception.
This body is noted for church building. The people in Huntsville and Sheffield owe their buildings to the plan and liberality of this Association. The Rev. Paul Jones, for many years their moderator, was full of missionary zeal and wise plans, and pushed things in all directions. His death cansed . them a great loss.
Their minutes give the following churches and pastors : Tus- enmbia church, Rev. W. E. Northeross ; Courtland and Sheffield, Rev. G. B. Johnson, of Courtland ; Red Bank and Iuka, Rev. John Belle, of Courtland ; Pleasant Grove, Mt. Zion and Little
Zion, Rev. E. M. James, of Courtland ; Russellville and Flor- ence churches, Rev. E. C. White, of Tuscumbia : Mount Olive, Rev. L. Warren, of Leighton ; Palmetto, Rev. M. Jones, of Russellville ; Galilee and Mount Pleasant, Rev. B. King, of Leighton: Town Creek and Moulton, Rev. A. J. Owens, of Moulton ; Mount Moriah, Rev. H. R. Baker, of Tuscumbia ; Macedonia, Rev. A. Troupe, of Town Creek : Elm Grove. Rev. William Weaver, of Oakland : Mount New Home, Rev. Wil- liam Morris, of Leighton ; Huntsville Church, Rev. O. Gray. of Huntsville; Cave Springs, Zion and Bethel, Rev. James Hampton, of Leighton ; Zion No. 2., Rev. J. H. Betts. of Flor- ence; Cater's Branch, Rev. A. Davis : St. Peter's, Rev. H. L. Ellis, of Flint ; Jerusalem and Salem, Rev. D. Jackson, of Tuscumbia ; Mt. Olive, Rev. G. S. Rieks, of Leighton ; Decatur Church, Rev. M. J. Hooks ; Hillsboro, Rev. B. Swoope ; Bap- tist Chapel. Rev. James Young, of Florence; St. Paul and Hopewell, Rev. S. Wadkins, Tuscumbia.
They report church property worth about $25,000. Their principal work has been in the way of starting missions and building churches. They have 6,000 members. and an excel- lent territory, but they greatly need a school. Professors HI. H. Stewart, of Courtland, and J. P. Gettis, of Decatur, and Dr. Steris, of the same place, are the most advanced men of their fellowship. Dr. Sterrs is a successful young physician as well as preacher.
NEW PINE GROVE ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1878 and is a secession from the old Pie Grove. They have, perhaps, about 2,000 members in the tel. lowing churches: At Troy-Pine Grove, Holly Springs. High Ridge. Mt. Olive: Union Springs-Sardis. Low's Field. Lime Creek ; Brundidge-Post Oak, New Hope. Mit. Pilgrim.
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LEADING MEN.
Rev. A. Martin. Union Springs; Win. Mullen and M. Flournoy, Troy ; W. H. Copeland and E. Mayer, Brundidge.
NEW CAHABA ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1871, has about 2,000 members, and are generous supporters of missionary and educational enter- prises. Their work is managed by such men as Revs. P. S. 1 .. Hutchins, B. N. Tubbs, R. E. Brown, L. Abererombie, T. Chandler and A. L. Huggins.
They have churches at or near Marion, Hamburg and Selma. The copy of their minutes which came to the writer's hand is not sufficiently full to make a good record, as is the ease with regard to other minutes in hand .
OLD PINE GROVE ASSOCIATION.
With headquarters at Union Springs, Bullock county, was organized in 1970. No section of Alabama affords better tal- ent than is found within the territory of this Association. The people of Union Springs are noted for their ability and skill in business affairs-merchandise, etc.
The brick church edifice recently erected by Rev. W. C. Bradford and his church in Union Springs, as well as the large and successfully operated stores, is testimony on this line.
The officers of this body are: Rev. E. Thornton, Union Springs, moderator; Prof. F. L. Todd, Union Springs, clerk ; Rev. W. C. Crawford, treasurer.
They have abont 2,000 members, and the following churches :
Abertoil -Elizabeth.
Union Springs-First Baptist, Mt. Pleasant, St. John, and Mt. Hilliard.
Cotton Valley-Elizabeth.
Thompson Station-Mt. Pleasant and Second Baptist.
Fitzpatrick Station-Greenwood.
Me Lemore-Mt. Common.
Bug Hall -- Bethlehem and Mt. Carmel.
Indian Creek-Mt. Calvary. Goshen Hill- Mt. Zion.
China Grote-Mt. Zion. Limrood-Mt. Pleasant.
Flora-Mt. Sinai. Suspension-Mt. Canaan. 1 Orion -- Bethlehem.
They have the following pastors :
Union Springs-Revs. W. C. Bradford, E. Thornton. 1. Lawson, and E. Moore.
Aberfoil-Revs. C. Il. Thornton and J. C. Jett.
Flora-Rev. R. Allen.
Fitzpatrick-Rev. William Thompkins.
Cotton Valley-Revs. M. Ellington and W. Crawford.
For general purposes the Association raises from $50 to $100 a year.
Post Offices Unknown -Revs. T. Hendrix, G. Youngblood. P. Johnson, S. M. Dawson, J. M. Faison, R. Jole, S. Barnes.
Rev. J. W. Jett, a man of Virginia birth, is the oldest member of the body; he was associated with those pioneers of this section, Revs. Peter Johnson and William Townsend. Mr. Jett is still strong and active, and is ready for any good work. Rev. E. Thornton leads this body, and it could not be otherwise, as no man among them is a mightier and more con- spicuous individuality.
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PEROTE ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1880, is not so well known as some other bodies. From the minutes of ISS I glean the following: They have a church at Perote, oue at Mt. Andrew, oue at Fresco, two at Victoria, one at Midway, and one at Pine Grove. Their membership at this time was small, and the names of some of their chief men appear as follows: Rev. J. 11. Burks. W. B. Grubbs, C. G. Wheeler, R. Allen, and R. Dix.
PIKE COUNTY ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1887, rose, it seems, in Pike County.' PASTORS.
Revs. J. S. Adair, T. Diggs, G. Whaley. W. S. Pollard, II. Broxton. M. Stinson, W. F. Williams, J. O. Davis, and others.
Troy Post Office-Troy Church. Clayton-Mt. Moriah. Buck's-Antioch. Burk Horn-Mt. Olive. Elbo -Friendship and Harmony. Limroad-Benevolent. They endorse educational enterprises.
RUSHING SPRINGS ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1870. Revs. Heury Woods, W. H. MeAlpine, and Isham Robinson were the chief fonuders of this body. Talladega county is their main territory, though they have churches in Coosa, St. Clair aud Calhoun counties.
Rev. E. C. Rivers has been for years their efficient moder-
ator, and Rev. A. A. Battle is clerk. They report their churches and mimsters as follows :
Jenifer Post Office-Shady Grove and Shiloh. Renfroe-New Salem, Antioch and Bethel.
Talladega-Pleasant Grove, Mt. Pilgrim, Mt. Cleveland. Rocky Mount, Sycamore, Mt. Canaan, Mt. Moriah, Mt. Zion. Eureka-Pleasant Hill, Rushing Springs.
Kilmaga-Mt. Carmel. Goodwater-Marietta. Kelley's Creek-Mt. Zion.
Sylacauga-Harper Springs, New Hope, Rising Star. Silver Run-Sweet Home.
Cropcell_Cropwell.
Regan -Macedonia.
Sycamore-Mt. Olive, Pleasant Hill, Salem.
Sedan-Blooming Light. Birney's-African Church.
Lincoln-Pine Grove.
Mt. Olive-New Shiloh. 1 Alpine-New Maryland, Kingston. Romdalia-Zion Hill.
Oxford-Rocky Mount. Bastaboga -Salem. Anniston-Mt. Zion. Ironaton-Ivonaton. Stewardsville-Union. Miles-Lebanon.
MINISTER ..
D. Savage. of Mumford ; A. Z. Wilson, N. Jemison. B. Jackson, A. Bibb. S. Rivers, P. Jordan. C. C. Carty. R. Garrett, A. J. Vincent. A. O'Neal, A. G. Walker, James Headen, M. II. Chnuingham, HI. Wood, J. Chapman, A. A. Battle. S. Burt, R. 7-
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B. MeClellen, J. L. Looney, A. Bryant, A. Davis, S. Marbry, J. l'. Barton, M. C. B. Oden.
This body is led chiefly by men who have attended Tal- ladega College. some of whom are not only graduates and scholars, but are strong preachers of the plain old gospel story.
They number about 6,500 members. Talladega and An- niston are their chief points. Talladega is the "Old Indian battle ground." and here the white Baptists formed a church in 1835. Sister Cain, a member of the Mount Canaan Church, Talladega, said to the writer: " There was no town here when I came. The Indians lived here and it was all nothing but wild woods." As she was talking, the Talladega College bell loudly rang out some orders or notice upon the ears of Negro students. I mused : " How the world changes! About the years 1820-1890, negro slavery is established in Talladega county. In 1835 a white church rises up and, unknowingly. begins to prepare to give birth to a Negro church, which will give birth to a Negro Association. In 1865 the slave is free, and in Isto the white church constitutes the Mt. Canaan Church (colored). out of which comes the Rushing Springs Association. And Negro men and Negro women are carrying diplomas from buildings erected by white Baptists for the education of white people. All this in less than fifty years."
THE AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH,
In Talladega county, has a rather peculiar history. The lot was donated in 1849, it appears, by a Mr. William Jenkins, a wealthy slave owner, who lived about eight miles south of the town of Talladega. It is said that in addition to the gift of land and building, he paid a man to teach the catechism to the colored children, and paid annually $150 toward the salary of a minister for the colored people who worshiped with this
Rev. W. R. Pettiford, D. D. President Penny Savings and Loan Co., President Alabama Publishing Co., Birmingham. Ala
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church. Samuel Jenkins, a slave from South Carolina, was one of their first deacons. -
Pastors .- It appears that the following brethren served the church at different times in the capacity of pastor: Revs. D. Reynolds, S. Boils, D. Peeples, W. II. McAlpine, Phil. Davis, A. Lawler, and Jordan Chapman. .
The origin of this church is full of suggestion. It shows that in spite of the brutalizing influences of the horrible in- stitution of slavery, humanity and Christianity in the master often triumphed in deeds of love and mercy in behalf of the helpless slave. The memory of such men as Mr. Jenkins in- scribed upon such times will be fragrant forever. The planta- tion to which the above named lot belonged has changed hands several times. but this lot is fixed on the records as the prop- erty of the African Church.
Honorable mention is made of Rev. Chesley Johnson and Joe Walker. The latter. it is said, was allowed to give Bible lessons on his master's plantation. The manliness which characterizes Mr. Henry Barclay ( Mr. Walker's son ) and other decendants, marks Mr. Walker's rare talent.
SANDY RIDGE ASSOCIATION.
Organized in IST. is composed of the following churches : Burnsville Post Office -Lily Zion and Lily Grove. Selma -St. James, New Liberty, Cahaba. and Elyton. Vine Will Pleasant Grove and Mt. Pilgrim. Støtteill. Now Mt. Moriah, Autaugaville, New Hope. Pleasant Valley, and St. Panl.
Joms Switch-New Providence. Augustin-Oak Grove.
Revs. A. Clay. J. and R. Mixom, M. Bishop, II. W. Peoples. and E. W. Deampart are mentioned among their leading men. Their church property is reported at 88mln.
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SALEM ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1871, is a small body in southeast Alabama. I have been unable to obtain data from this body. I learn that they have churches at the following points: Brundidge. Clintonville, Enterprise, and Cox Mills.
SHELBY SPRINGS ASSOCIATION.
Was organized in 1869. Rev. Berry Ware, it seems, was one of its leading founders. They have a membership of about 3,000. They have some excellent men, among whom may be mentioned : Revs. B. M. Mallory, F. Youngblood, H. D. Leathers, of Childersburg ; Rev. D. L. Prentice, Aldrich ; Rev. J. P. Barton, Talladega ; Rev. E. E. Perryman, Helena ; Revs. G. R. Nash, F. R. Kenedy, B. F. Singleton, and P. Caddell, Columbiana ; Rev. F. Cahill, Harpersville ; Revs. J. L. Looney and P. Fancher, Fayetteville; Revs. W. C. Owens and J. H. Moseley, Calera.
The minutes of 1890 give the following post offices and churches :
Childersburg-Enon. Kymalga -- Mt. Olive. .Adrich-Hepzibah. Blocton-Liberty. Talladega-Peace Baptist.
Wilsonville-Bethlehem, Scott Grove, Mt. Grove, and Dry Branch.
Harperseille-Mt. Olive. Helena-Mt. Pleasant. Fayetteville-Shady Grove, Friendship. Colombiana-Zion, Friendship, and Macedonia. Mt. Pinson-Mt. Bradford.
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Siluria-Union Hill, Liberty No. 1. Shelby -Providence. Long Vier-Galilee. ,
Calera-Moseley Chapel, Noky Mt. Moriah, Bethel.
Rev. D. L. Prentice, Aldrieh, is doing a very effective work in the school room, and the people of his town bear the marks of his pedagogie labors. Their meetings, I mean asso- ciational meetings, are enjoyable and they give evidence of piety, promise and power.
This body liberally aided in the purchase of Selma Uni- versity, and has ever been ready for any and every good work.
SOUTHEAST ALABAMA ASSOCIATION.
This Association operates in the extreme southeast por- tion of the State. I have not been able to seeure a full statis- tical table from them.
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They report thirty churches, with a membership of about 2.000. From a mutilated copy of their minutes for 1892 the following names are given as the ordained ministers of the body : J. Craddock, G. Christinar, J. Stith, Thomas Slaughter, M. Spencer, E. P. Langston, J. Cotton, E. Alford, T. Rollins, A. L. Koonee. J. C. Green, Wm. Carter, A. Powell, J. Foston, J. Sampson, James Humphrey. G. R. Hall, R. C. Liferedge, and A. Turner.
Part of the statistical table is torn away, but the follow- ing appears as the list of their post offices: Cowarts, Otho, Crosby, Balkum, Headland, Gordon, Shorterville, Halesburg, Zornville, Hard wieksburg, Braekins, Choetawhatehie, Colum- bia, Lawrenceville, Abbeville, Fort Gaines, Cotton wood. Dothan, Hilliardsville. Ashford. I give this list because to know the post offices of the churches is better than to know nothing at all. They are all right on temperanee, and they say they will license no man to preach who cannot read the New Testament.
SNOW CREEK ASSOCIATION.
Is chiefly located in Calhoun and Etowah counties. At present their offieers are as follows :
Rev. H. W. Whatley, White Plains, moderator.
Rev. William Munds, Anniston, assistant moderator. Prof. Lydden Green, Oxford, clerk.
This body was organized in 1869 by Rev. Burrell Snow (whose name it bears) and a few others, aided by the late Rev. Mr. Jinkins, a white Baptist minister, whose heart and hand seemed ever ready to help on every good work among the colored people.
Rev. 11. J. Hoke, the efficient missionary of Arkansas, went out from this association. They have something above 2,000 members belonging to the following churches :
Ohatchee, Ohatchee ; New Mount Gilead, Markston : New Prospeet, Choecoloeco : Oconee, New Hope, Oxford ; Spring Hill, Bynum ; Bates Springs, Cane Creek, Greensport : Mount. Olive, Oxanna : Mount Zion, Coat's Bend : Galilee. Friendship. Anniston ; Bethany, Iron City ; New Mount Silla, Peaceburg : Shiloh, Dukes; Zion Hill, White Plains; Antioch, Friendship, Gadsden ; New Hope, First Colored. Jacksonville : New Hope. Rock Run ; Pleasant Gap, Stoek's Mills : Pine Grove. Knot- ville ; Bethel, Alexandria ; Mount Sinai. Weaver's Station : Patona, Piedmont ; St. Jacob, Tecumseh, and beautiful Bor- den Springs.
The following are the pastors : Revs. II. Middleton, J. J. Johnson, B. Jackson, II. Green, Thomas Ivory, A. F. Alexan- der, T. L. Douglass, S. Walker, J. S. Simmons, Gadsden ; II. W. Whatley, White Plains; William Munds. N. P. Pullum. Anniston; C. Pyles, Oxford ; G. W. Brewton, Alexandria ; James Denson, Talladega.
These brethren are all O. K. on the leading issues of the
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day. Brother Whatley is, in many regards, a very strong man, hospitable as a host, and genial as a companion, a good citizen and successful business man. ,
$ SOUTHEAST DISTRICT ASSOCIATION.
Confined chicfly to Crenshaw county ; was organized in 1879. The writer has attended one of their sessions held east of Greenville, a few miles from Luverne.
LEADING MEN.
Revs. James Barrett, Bolling ; E. Dunklin. J. II. Hender- son, Greenville ; M. C. Lowery, E. D. Wallace, Bolling ; S. M. Ransom, Oak Streak; S. M. Lowery, Salsoda; Bro. Walter Williams, Glascow and Bro. Henry MeLain, Oaky Streak.
POST OFFICES OF CHURCHES.
Luverne, Greenville, Glascow, Oaky Streak, Salsoda, Rut- ledge, Pontus, Shell, Bradleyton, Pigeon Creek. They hope to begin a high school, for which purpose they have raised about $300. It is to be hoped that they will secure their money against loss. Far too many times money has been raised for church and school purposes and put into the hands of men who lost it (?) or loaned it out. Such loose manage- ment of funds destroys the confidence of the people and in- jures the cause of Christ. I regret to say that they, at the session referred to, did not unanimously endorse the temper- ance movement of the day, though there was a strong senti- ment in the right direction. They number about 2,000 mem- bers. I was impressed with the natural power of some of their leaders. In their number I saw some rising young men, who I think will attain to knowledge of books.
SPRING HILL ASSOCIATION.
Operating south of Montgomery, was organized in 1874 ,by Brethren W. W. Lane, Lewis Witherspoon, George Jones, D. Carter, O. Blue, and others.
CHURCHES IN 1891.
Pine Level Post Office-Spring Hill.
Woodley-White Cloud.
Center Point-Mt. Pleasant and Macedonia.
Helicon-Mt. Gilead and Ramer.
Le Grand-Little Roxanna.
Snowdown -- Snowdown Valley.
Meudeille-Pilgrim, Hickory Chapel, Galilee.
Pine Level-Warrior Hill, Bethlehem, and Elizabeth. Shellhorn -- Israel.
Montgomery -- Columbus Street Church, Baptist Lily. Fitzpatrick -- Philadelphia, Mount Moriah.
Woodley -- Jerusalem.
Chambers -- Calvary.
MINISTERS.
Revs. S. Adams, T. Ervin. A. Garner, R. Borden, M. Jack- son, F. Nichols, William Rollins, William Day, O. Blue. J. Mitchell, W. Mullens, D. S. Adams, I. Davis, John Smith, and E. M. Burkett.
Dr. A. J. Stokes, of Montgomery, has for several years been their moderator. In the session of 1891 they rejected the temperance report ; but this year (1893) they vote by a large majority in favor of it. A few, however, claim that they "have a right " to use alcohol if they desire to do so. They have a membership of 5,000 or 6,000. A Rev. Mr. Pollard has been in their employ as missionary, so the writer is informed.
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STAR OF HOPE ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1877 and operating chiefly in Wilcox county, presents the following roll of churches :
Antioch, Magnolia, New Hope No. 2, New Hope No. 4, Ruk West, Emanuel Street, and Union Baptist, Camden Post Office ; Cedar Grove and Starling, Furman ; Little Rock, Til- den : Little Zion, St. Emanuel, St. Peter, Nellie; Mt. Gilead and Magnolia. Bell's Landing ; Morning Star and Shady Grove, Miller's Ferry ; New Hope No. 3 and St. Wisdom, Canton's Bend; New Hill, Butler's Springs; Oak Valley, Monterey : Pine Flat, Tinela; St. Francis, Caledonia; St. Peter. River Ridge. Antioch of Camden, Cedar Grove of Furman, and Little Rock of Tilden, are the oldest churches in this body, having been organized in 1868.
Their number is between 1,700 and 2,000. Their pastors are Revs. S. B. MeCall, George Earl, M. Boykin, V. Pruit, K. Wolfe, F. Williams, W. 11. Ray, Jr., L. D. Johnson, M. Lewis, 1. Jefferson, S. Boyd, C. L. George, J. C. Blackburn, John l'oe, N. Hill. George Earl, M. Ervin, W. G. King. J. A. Lawson. The venerable Henry Allen has been in this section as "a father in Israel."
They are trying to support a high school at Camden. Rev. J. A. Lawson is especially active in educational matters, and all seem ready for any and every good work.
TOWN CREEK ASSOCIATION.
Is a new body, organized in 1889. The minutes of 1891 give the following :
Magnolia Church, Warrior Stand, Rev. E. Moore, pastor ; Bethlehem Church, Cotton Valley, Rev. M. Ellington, pastor ; Sweet Pilgrim Church, Union Springs, Rev. E. Thornton, pastor; St. Paul Church, Cotton Valley, Rev. C. Johnson,
Rev. J. I .. Frazier, Pastor St. Louis St. Baptist Church, Mobile, Ala.
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pastor; Town Creek Church, Union Springs, Rev. J. Germany, pastor; Antioch Church, Columbus, Ga., Rev. E. A. MeCall, pastor; Mt. Nebo Church, ---- , Rev. J. Germany, pastor; Mt. Pisgah Church, Digk Creek, Rev. W. M. Walker. pastor; Perry Hill Church, Warrior Stand, Rev. J. S. Tatum, pastor; Mt. Calvary Church, Union Springs, Rev. II. Jones, pastor ; Oak Grove Chureh, Cotton Valley, Rev. Mac. Wright, pastor.
They have a membership of about 1,500.
Rev. E. Thornton, of Union Springs, is moderator, and E. A. McCall, of Columbus, Ga., is elerk.
The writer has been unable to ascertain all desirable faets. Judging, however, from the character of the men whose names appear in the lead of their work, we may feel sure that they have organized the Association in order to advanee educa- tional and missionary interests.
UNION ASSOCIATION.
Was organized in 1874 of churches which seeeded from the Alabama District Association.
They have the following churches and ministers : Green- ville -- First Colored. Pine Top. Salem, Old Ehn, Pine Level; Pineapple-Arkadelphia, New Virgin ; Monterey- Ridgeville, Spring Hill, Mt. Moriah. Rosemary ; Bugville-Friendship; Dunham-Long Creek ; Simkinsville -- Pleasant Hill; Star- lington- Pine Level ; Allenton -- Siloam and Mt. Zion ; Min- ter -- llopewell ; Pleasant Hill -- Good Hope, Cedar Grove ; Snow Hill-Shiloh ; Georgiana-Friendship; Furman-Anti- och ; Manningham-Mt. Olive ; Luverne -- New Hope ; Daisy- Union; Vidette-Star of Hope; New Providence-Mt. Ida; Farmerville - Cedar Grove; Oakfield - Oakfield; Forest llome - Rock west ; Sepulga - Spring Hill ; Camden - St.
Mary. Rev. J. Nichols, Greenville, is moderator; Rev J. W. Smith is treasurer, and Mr. I. N. Carter, of Monterey, is clerk.
Their sessions are rather stormy, as may be said of other bodies.
LEADING MEN.
Revs. L. Adams, H. Thompson, I. Young, W. Morast, S. Albrighton. J. Beverly, Q. C. Craig, J. Scott, L. MeKee, W. Anderson, J. Barrett, G. Pugh, J. Henderson, S. Skanes, R. Palmer, E. Perdue, M. MeLowery, J. Ricks, J. Moss, E. Wal- lace, E. Stallworth, William Scott, E. Pickett, J. Blaekman, R. C. Crane.
Prof. I. N. Carter is a strong man in this body, whose confidence and good will he seems still to hold. They have many naturally fine young men, but they need a school very muel.
UNIONTOWN ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1872 by the late Reys Henry Stephens, John Dosier and John Blevins, is reported to be next numerically to the Alabama District, containing a membership of about 11,500. They raise annually for general purposes from $200 to $400. Their " Statistical Table" gives the following list of churches and ministers ;
POST OFFICES AND CHURCHES
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