USA > Delaware > New Castle County > Pencader Hundred > Records of the Welsh Tract Baptist meeting, Pencader Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, 1701 to 1828, pt 2 > Part 4
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I.
Ann Underwood was examined for baptism and received. 2.
Hannah Bennett on application was restored to the fellow- ship of the church.
3.
Amy McVey baptised on last Lord's day at Notingham was received with unanimous consent.
4.
Simon Kollock and Sarah his wife dismissed from the Broad Creek Church, were received here as members of this church.
5th.
Ann Underwood being baptised was received a member into this church.
December 3d, 1803.
The Church met for business.
Ist Meeting was opened by a discourse from Br Thomas Jones.
December th 31st, 1803. The Church met for business. Ist.
February th 4th, 1804. The Church met for business.
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Ist.
Sister Watson, Sister Doherdy and Sinah Kinky are all deceased, and likewise Br Charles Conun Decd.
2nd.
Agreed by this church that Mary Rumsey be excommuni- cated from being member in this church. Being guilty of the sin of fornecation.
3rd.
Whereas our Sister Jane Anderson has moved from this church and hath made application for a dismission in order to join another church of the same faith and gospel order.
This church agrees to give her one.
March the 3, 1804.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
Three of our members removed by death to wit. James Champain, Elizabeth Morton, Esther David.
2d March 31st, 1804.
The Church met for business.
Thomas Le Tellier was received by letter from the church at Wilmington, but removing soon after to the federal city had his letter returned.
May 6th, 1804.
The Church met for business.
Samuel Meredith and Mary his wife were received by letter from the church at Mispillion.
Gamaliel Garrison and Catharine his wife were received by letter from the Church at Salem.
Agreed unanimously that the interest money due to the Church from the money put out at interest, be given to Mr. Ferrel in part for his services to the Church subject to make
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up the deficiency of the subscription paper for this present year.
June the 30th, 1804. The Church met for business. Mary Booth and Elizabeth Gotier both examined for baptism and received.
July the Ist, 1804.
The above persons were baptised and received into the full communion of the Church.
August the 4th, 1804.
The Church met for business.
Elizabeth True and Hanna Bolden were both examined for baptism and it was agreed to receive them, The Afsd persons being Baptised we received into full communion. September 1, 1804.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
Brother Andrew Morton having rendered in an account of expenses for attending Court.
This church agree that Mr. Morton be paid out of the Churches money which is in his hands.
2d.
This Church has appointed that Br. J. Elexander keep the publick collection money and pay it away as is thought proper.
3d.
This church has appointed that Br Morton keep the bond which the church has upon Andrew Fisher and Thomas Bradley, 200 Dol's.
October 6th, 1804.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
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Sinalı Davis examined and received for baptism, and was received and baptised accordingly.
December Ist. The Church met for business.
Ist. Mary John was examined for baptism and accepted.
The above person was baptised and received into the Church.
January 5th, 1805.
The Church met for business.
Ist. Deceased number to wit,
Mary Stanton, Elinor Price, the Widow Stoopes, Gamaliel Garison, Elizabeth Gottier, Susan Harmon.
February 2d, 1805.
The Church met for business.
Ist. This Church appoints Br. Jesse Elexander to visit and talk with William Wirley in respect of his absenting himself from the Publick Worship of God, and report against the next meeting.
March 2d, 1805.
The Church met for business.
April 6th, 1805. The Church met for business.
Dorcas Brooks and Aminta McGahie were examined, received and baptized at Bethel on the fourth first day in March last.
May 4th, 1805. The Church met for business.
And after meeting was opened by prayer
Ist.
Sarah Darby and Isabel Morgan were received for baptism. 2d.
Whereas our brother, Robert McDowell, brought a letter of dismission from Wilmington Church, this church agreed to receive him.
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3rd.
Whereas Brother Tho's G. Jones and Mrs. Miles applied to this church for letters of dismission. It was agreed they should have them.
July 6th, 1805.
The Church met for business.
Ist. Sarah Miles, Sarah Sutten and Ann Steward was baptized and received into the Church at Bethel the fourth Lord's day in June.
2d. Mary Deford, Mary Williams, Anno Adair, Elizabeth Glenn, Margaret Booth were examined and baptized and received into fellowship with this church at our monthly meeting in July.
August 3d, 1805.
The Church met for business.
Thomas Clerk and Grace, his wife, Susana Alston and Dorcas Durham were examined for baptism and the Church agreed to receive them and baptised the 4 of Augt.
Aug. 31, 1805.
The Church met for business.
Ist. Reba Brown, Elizabeth Grimes and Charles Knox was baptized the 24th of August at Bethel.
The 31st, then was Mary Davis examined for baptism and the Church agreed to receive her.
Oct. 5, 1805.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
Mrs. Horn was baptised and received.
2d.
Phebe Hill formerly a member with us, was for her dis- orderly conduct excluded.
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WELSH TRACT BAPTIST MEETING.
November the 2, 1805.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
Our brother, Andrew Morton, one of our trustees received Thirty Dollars which was willed by Lues Watson to this church for the purpose of fencing in the graveyard-which money is to be put to interest till wanted.
Nov. 30, 1805.
The Church met for business, and Brother Andrew Morton and George Rennalds to notify Abraham Cannon to meet at our next church meeting and Mary Dawson to settle a dispute between them.
Lydia Stanton presented a letter of dismission from the Church at Duck Creek, which was excepted.
January the 4th, 1806.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
Br. Andrew Morton present his acct. to the Church and when examined there appeared a balance coming to the Church of twenty-six dollars, for which he gave a note. 2nd.
Charles Nox was received into the Church.
Jacob Sweats, a black man, formerly a member of this church having behave disorderly is excommunicated. 4ly.
Catharine Garrison is dismissed from this church to the church at Salem. 5th.
Br. Jessee Alaxander has given up the house to the meeting, and the Church has agreed to take it.
February Ist.
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The Church met for business.
Ist.
It is agreed by this Church that Michael Moore and Jane Holmes have the house and lot by the meeting house and that they are to take care of the graveyard and meeting house and make fires for which they are to pay 16 dollars which money is to be paid to Mrs. Hill one-fourth every quarter, that is 4 dollars at the end of every 3 months. March the Ist, 1806.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
This church has appointed Br. John Stanton to hold the monthly collection and pay it away as the Church may direct.
2d.
It is agreed by this Church that supplies who preach at this meeting house on Lords day shall receive two dollars and fifty cents.
3d.
A report having circulated of the unbecoming conduct of Rebecca See this Church appoints Br. John James and Br. Robert McMullen to wait on her and report at our next meeting.
4th.
This Church agrees that Br. Alexander 17-6 to Mr. McBeth for a Sroud and burying things got for Susana Carmon.
April 5, 1806.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
It was agreed to give a letter of dismission to Benjamin
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Stewart a black man from this Church to the Church in Philadelphia.
2d.
Our brother Nicholas Quin was chosen a trustee (when he agreed to serve) in the room of Lewis Wattson.
3d.
It appears that there is at this time a ballance on settle- ment of two pounds eight shillings and one penny collection money now in the hands of our brother John Bennet due to the Church,
John Bennet by cash April 4th, 1807.
May 3d, 1806.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
James Alson and Sarah Franklin were examined for bap- tism and were accepted by the Church.
2d.
Mary Dawson deceased.
3d.
The above persons James Alston and Sarah Franklin were rec'd into the Church.
June 31st, 1806.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
William Rickets was examined for baptism and accepted by the Church.
The house where Jesse Alexander did live was let to the Widow Holmes for which she is to take care of and sweep the Meeting-house and to pay two dollars quarterly to Mary Hill.
July 5th, 1806. The Church met for business.
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Peter Springer was examined for baptism and received, and was accordingly baptised.
August 2, 1806.
The Church received two dollars from Mrs. Holmes which was paid to Mary Hill.
Thos. Tyson and Rebecca Kinkead were examined for baptism and accepted.
John Redman a member of the Wilmington Baptist Church was received a member of this Church by virtue of a letter of dismission from the church at Wilmington.
Martha Davis a member of this Church requesting a dis- mission to the Wilmington Church where she now resides, her request was granted.
September 6th, 1806.
The Church met for business, Mary Wattson and her sister Susanna Wattson were examined for baptism and were admitted, baptised and rec'd.
A report prevailing that Benjamin Stoops a member with us has behaved in an inbecoming manner we do appoint John Bennet and George Reynolds to inquire into his con- duct and report to the Church the result of their enquiries. Octo 4th, 1806.
The Church met for business. Barney McCormick and Lidy Clark, Sarah Rusel a black woman was examined for baptism and were admitted, and being baptized they were received.
2d.
John Drummin and Sarah Carswell were examined, bap- tised and received the 2d Lord's day in September.
3d.
Sister Collick has departed this life.
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WELSH TRACT BAPTIST MEETING.
Nov. 1, 1806.
Church met for business. Kathrine McLamie was exam- ined for baptism and accepted by the Church, and being baptised was received a member.
Dec. th, 1806.
Church met for business.
Ist.
Hannalı Alexander a member of this church has deceased. 2d.
Saray Collick a member of this church has departed this life in August.
January 3d, 1807.
Church met for business. 2 Ist.
Jacob Rogers, William Morton and Ann Morton were baptized and received as members of this church at Bethel. 2d
Adam Horn having received a letter of dismission from Salem Church and desiring to join this he is received as a member in full Communion.
3d.
Whereas Martha Eaton has presented us with a letter of dismission from Wilmington Church, we have rec'd her a member of this church.
January 31st.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
Whereas Casan Bostick a member of this church being reduced through affliction having made his case known, this church hath agreed that Br John Bennet pay him to dollars.
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2d.
Sarah Haris, Catharine Stoops and Samuel Finey a black man were baptised at Bethel last meeting.
February 28th, 1807.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
Settlement with Br J. Bennet and there appears to be a ballence due to the Church for last year.
2d.
It is agreed by this church to pay Bro Ferrell IIS 3d per week for boarding and washing for Mrs. Mary Hill sixteen weeks 9f. o. o.
3d.
On settlement with Br John Stanton there appears to be dew to the church a ballance.
The above account is pd. two dollars to Mr. Dodge and the rest to Gideon Ferrell.
April 4th.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
Br John Bennett credit by cash 19-3. Church Dr. to Mr. Ferrell for boarding Mary Hill sixteen weeks on the twenty fourth day of March last at which time she went from his house, the whole amounting to twenty four dollars $24.
Five Dollars were paid to him by John Bennet $5, Six Dollars were paid to him by Francis Gottier $6, By James Griffith $6, by John Stanton $5.86.
May 2d.
The Church met for business.
Whereas, Mary Stewart, a member with us, has been said to have joined with the Methodists, we appoint our brethren,
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John James, Junior, and Robert McMullin, to visit her and inquire whether it be so or not and report accordingly. 2d.
It was agreed by the Church that hence forward our brother, John Griffith, be appointed to lead the musick in the Church in the time of worship.
3d.
John Redman, Nicholas Quin, James Alston and Morgan Jones were appointed to agree with workmen to repair the house where Mr. Ferrell lives and make such alterations as it may appear necessary.
4th.
The Church agree that Mr. Ferrell have the lot where Mary Hill lives until the twenty-fifth day of March next, for six dollars.
July 4.
The Church met for business.
When two offered for baptism, Rebecah Hall and Ester Adams, and were approved of and being baptized were received.
2d
Sarah Reynolds, Susan Stewart and Elizabeth Cammel were baptised and rec'd at Bethel.
3d
It is agreed by this church that Br. John Griffith be appoint- ed to keep the publick monthly collection, in the place of Br. John Stanton as he has moved at a distance.
August I.
The Church met for business.
When James Hall offered for baptism and after examina- tion, was approved of by the Church.
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2d
James Hall was examined for baptism and received and being baptized was taken into the Church.
September the 5, 1807.
The Church met for business.
Ist
There being some bad reports about Mary Davis, the Church hath concluded that she be set aside from com- munion till she gives satisfaction.
2d
Br. John Townson, deceased.
3d
Mary Nut, Nancy Steward, Mary Surmey and a black woman named Hamah were examined for baptism and received into the Church.
4th.
This church agrees to give Flora Champen a dismission to Philadelphia.
Oct. 3, 1807.
The Church met for business.
Ist
Tho's Ward, Mrs. Boyd, Betty, a black woman, were baptised and received into the Church the 2d Lord's day in Sept. at Bethel.
2d
It is agreed by this church that Br. Ferrell and Br. McMullin wait upon Mary Stewart once more to know her reason for leaving this meeting and make report to the Church.
3d
It is the request of this church that John James, Jun.,
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attend at our next church meeting to give satisfaction respecting some disagreeable reports spread abroad.
October 31st, 1807.
The Church met for business.
Ist
Rebecah Alexander was examined and rec'd for baptism. 2d
Brother Stoops gave up the bonds and papers which were in his hands and the Church has appointed Br. Quin to take care of them.
3d.
According to the request of the Church Br. John James has given satisfaction.
January 2d, 1808.
The Church met for business.
Agnis Law and Anne Aimes were examined for baptism and approved, and being baptized were received into ye church.
Our brother Andrew Morton having intimated that it was the desire of the Bethel branch of the church to have Mr. Ferrell to preach to them twice in each month, the Church and Mr. Ferrel postpone giving an answer till next monthly meeting.
Our brethren James Austin and William Rickets are appointed by the church to visit our brother John Price to know what are the reasons that he does not attend our meetings as frequently as formerly and to report to the church accordingly.
By an agreement between the Church and Mr. Ferrell it was agreed that Mr. Ferrell should have the lot where Mrs. Hill lives, for three years at six dollars per annum.
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Our brother Nicholas Quin is appointed to take a bond from Francis Gotier for the money due from him to the Church agreeable to the will of Hannah Shields. Feb. 6th, 1808.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
Whereas Jacob Rogers and Anne Rogers his wife have been guilty of the sin of Fornication this church have agreed to put them out of the church.
Whereas Rachel Miller has been guilty of the sin of Fornication. This Church hath agreed to put her out of the church.
Whereas Margret Simpers a member of this church, hath departed from the doctrines of this church, and having joined the Methodist, this church doth agree to put her from among us.
March 5th, ISos. The Church met for business.
Ist Brother Adam Horn and Rebecca his wife have applied for a letter of dimission which ye church has given them. 2d
The Church hath appointed our brethren Robert McMul- len, Isaac Hill and James Austen to visit and talk with Mary Davis about her disagreeable conduct and make a report to the Church at our next meeting of business. 3d
Whereas Mary Stewart doth deny the doctrines of grace, and hath joined the Methodists
This church doth agree to put her out of the Church. 4th
Mrs. Bouldens Andrew being examined, was approved of, baptised and received into the Church. .
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WELSH TRACT BAPTIST MEETING.
April the 2d.
The Church met for business.
Ist
Mary Camel having applied for a letter of dismission.
It is agreed to give her one.
2d
Mary Meredith wife of Samuel Meredith, who was received by letter from Mispillion Church, a member of this church has been removed by death.
April 30th.
The Church met for business.
Janitor Bostick, a black woman, was examined for baptism and approved, baptized and received into the Church.
May 28th, 1808.
The Church met for business.
Ist
Avas Adams was examined and approved of.
2d
We have appointed as messengers to the association our brethren, Gideon Ferrell, Nicholas Quin, John Bennet and Francis Meredith.
July 2d, 1808. The Church met for business.
Ist
Jane Holmes, a member of this church, deceased, June 2 Ist. 2d
Charlotte Peterson, but now Robinson, is dismissed from us to the Church in Philadelphia.
August 5th, 1808. The Church met for business. Ist
Gave our Brother Meredith a letter of dismission to the Church at Brandywine.
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September 3d, 1808.
The Church met for business.
Ist
Sarah Bowen and Terisha, belonging to Mrs. Howel were examined for baptism and received. Daughter of Peter Bostick was baptized and received into the Church.
2d
Whereas Robert McDowell has been represented as being intoxicated with liquor, this church appoints our brethren, Francis Goteer and John Keen to visit him and make report.
But on inquiry it appears that the report was in some measure groundless.
October Ist, 1808.
The Church met for business.
Ist
Br. John Griffith is to get Mrs. Hill wood.
December 3d, 1808.
The Church met for business.
It appearing that Peter Bostick, a member of this church, has behaved himself in publick in such a manner as was unbecoming a sober professor of religion, our brethren, James Alston and Robert McMullen are desired to notify him to attend at the next church meeting to answer for his conduct.
Elizabeth Grimes, a member with us, deceased.
December 31st, 1808.
The Church met for business.
Ist
Our friend, Peter Bostick, came forward according to appointment, acknowledged the charge, appeared to be hum- bled before God and gave the Church satisfaction.
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2d
Settled this day with Brother John Griffith and a ballance due the Church, $6.50. Since paid.
3d
John Anderson, formerly a member of this church being charged with a scandalous crime a transgration of the law of God, is excommunicated from this church.
February 4, 1809.
The Church met for business.
Ist
Theriza Bowman, a member of this church, is dec'd. March 4th, 1809.
The Church met for business.
Ist
Mary Anderson, a member of the church, is dec'd. 2d.
It is agreed by this church that Br. William Rickets be chosen as clerk to assist Br. John Griffith in singing.
April Ist 1809.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
Whereas Elizabeth Parmer presented a letter of dismission from Brinsion Church as a member in full communion. This church has received her.
May 6th, 1809.
The Church met for business.
An order was given on Morgan Jones to Nicholas Quin to receive ten dollars for the purchasing white lead, oil, glass and putty to paint and glaze the window shutters and windows and to paint the pulpit and pillars of the Meeting House.
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Our brethren Gideon Ferrell, John Bennet and Nicholas Quin and John James, Sen., were appointed messengers to the association.
Eleanor McVey being baptized was appointed to be re- ceived a member of this Church.
Whereas our brother Joseph Miles and his wife Elizabeth and their two daughters Susanna and Nancy brought with them a letter of dismission from London Tract, showing that they were all members in full communion and they desired to become members with us.
Were accordingly received.
July Ist, 1809.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
Whereas Br. Kolick and his wife Rebeckah (formerly Bryans) have requested a letter of dismission to join the Duck Creek Church.
It was agreed that they should have one which they received.
2d.
Whereas Mary Rickits (formerly Rutter) has applyed for a letter of dismission to Baltemore.
This church agrees to give her one which she received.
August 5. The Church met for business.
Mary John (a member with us) having moved her resi- dence within the bounds of the Wilmington Church has requested a dismission that she may have orderly commu- nion with them, it was accordingly agreed to grant her request.
September the 2d, 1809.
The Church met for business.
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Ist.
Whereas Jane Vinsant formerly but now Longsdel has requested a letter of dismission in order to join The First Baptist Church in ye city of Philadelphia.
This Church agrees to give her one.
Sept. 30th, 1809. The Church met for business and meet- ing opened by Br. Haley. -
Ist.
Whereas there is a disagreeable report of Mary Lunne. We appoint our brethren Andrew Morton and George Reynolds to wait on her and make report to the Church. November 4th, 1809.
The church met for business.
Whereas This Church gave Mr. N. Quin an order on Morgan Jones for ten dollars to do some repairs to the Meet- ing House last May. This is to certify that he did not receive it from Mr. Jones.
This Church agrees to make a subscription to get some provision for Mrs. Hill and forward it to her as soon as possible. ..
It is appointed by this Church that Br. Hill and Br. McMullen wait upon William Boman and talk with him about neglecting his place in the House of God and let him know that without a reformation, that the church will cut him off and make report to the next Church Meeting. December 2d, 1809.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
Whereas Dorcas Brooks has applyed for a letter of dis- mission.
This church agrees to give her one.
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2d
Whereas our brethren, McMullen and Hill, who were appointed to visit Wm. Boman to know his reason for not attending church meeting, accordingly went to him and have made their report, which report no ways satisfies the church-however they concluded to wait awhile longer-with him. In hopes that the Lord may give him repentance, and we likewise wish any of our brethren to converse with him on the subject.
3d
Whereas it has been represented that Mrs. See has talked unfavorable of the doctrines which this church holds, we think it proper to appoint Br. Quin and Br. John Griffith to visit her and know the state of her mind and make report at next meeting. Br. McMullen to be present.
4th.
John Stoops and Mary his wife, John McCrone and Margrit his wife were examined, baptized and received into this church at Bethel in December, 2d Lord's day. January the 6, 1810.
The Church met for business.
March 3d, 1810.
The Church met for business.
Ist
Mary Bogs formerly Griffith has deceased.
· March 31st.
The Church met for business.
Jane, the daughter of John McCrone was examined for baptism and received into this church at Bethel in March IIth, being the second Lord's day of the month.
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March 31st, 1810.
Mary Harris, a member with us, being about to remove her residence to Philadelphia, has requested a dismission from us which was granted, John Bennett is appointed to write the same.
Whereas Abigail Cooper, a member with us, has altogether absented herself from the meetings of this church, and other- wise behaved in a manner unbecoming a professor of religion.
We appoint George Reynolds and Jessee Alexander to visit her and know her reasons for neglecting her place in the Church.
May 5th, 1810.
The Church met for business.
Ist.
Abigail Cooper died April 28th and William Morton is dead, the 30th day of April.
2d.
We appoint for messengers to the Association our brethren Gideon Ferrell, John Bennet, Nicholas Quin.
3d.
It is agreed that the Church have communion on the 4 Lords day of May at the yearly meeting.
4th.
Whereas Ezekiel Britton presented a letter from the Great Valey Church.
He was received as a member with us.
5th.
Marthy Jackson being examined, she was baptised and received as a member in this church.
6th.
Joseph Miles, his wife and two daughters and likewise
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Samuel Meredith were received into the communion of this church by virtue of letters.
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