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Dr. Wilson was a strong advocate of temperance, and made temperance speeches in this part of the state. He was a leading minister in the Presbyterian church, and was a member of eleven general assemblies. Besides being pastor of the Decatur church he was principal of the Hannah Moore Institute. at that place. He moved from Decatur to Atlanta, and was pastor of the First Presbyterian church until the day of his death. He was regarded as one of the strongest preachers in Georgia. He preached long sermons, but was listened to with at- tention. On July 12, 1834, near the close of his faith- ful ministry, twenty members were dismissed to assist în forming the new church of Goshen, now the Norcross Presbyterian church. .
Dr. Patterson was also proprietor of the Laboring
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School Farm, located between Fairview and the public roa I which passes the residence of Mr. Sam. Craig. This school had quite a reputation among Presbyterians all over the state. Dr. Patterson had the reputation of a man who controls bad boys, and was able to accomplish a great work in his school. His work in Griffin was of the highest order. He did not live long after moving there.
Just prior to the war the church grew weaker, owing to the removal of many members to other parts, and to the general unsettled condition. Services were main- tained without a break up to and through the year '61, though in '62 there seems to have been no regular pastor. All during the rest of the war services were maintained. At its close things were so utterly demoralized that there are no records at all for the larger part of 1865 and 1866. The first record thereafter reads thus :
"The war having thrown everything into a state of derangement, no regular record was made of the meet- ings of the session from April, 1865, till June, 1866, at which time the session engaged the ministerial services of Rev. J. Wilson as 'stated supply' till January, 1867."
This entry is made by the Rev. J. Wilson. Mr. Wm. H. Mayne was clerk of the session. during the war, and there is an unfinished entry made by him in the book, dated April, 1865. From this time he disappears entirely from the records.
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The history of the church immediately after the war is largely the history of the reconstruction period. Be- sinning with the first pastorate of the beloved Rev. J. L.
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King in 1869 things began to brighten a bit and during his eleven years of devoted and faithful service in one of the most trying periods of our Southland's history. marked gains were made and much good accomplished.
During the next pastorate, 1881-'85, that of the Rev. J. F. McClelland, some of the seed sown in the previous pastorate ripened and was gathered. Following are some of the names added to the roll at this time: Geo. W. F. Craig, Jno. E. Craig, Jr., Nancy J. Craig, Mrs. R. A. L. Williams, Misses Kate and Lizzie Williams, T. R. Powell by letter, Donald Williams, Mrs. L. A. Woodward, Mrs. Sally Williams, Mrs. Sally Williams, Thomas S. Byrd, Wm. T. Craig, and John W. N. Williams, names familiar to us all.
Bro. McClelland served the church well and faithfully for nearly five years, winning his way into the hearts of all, and then "fell asleep in Jesus." Beautiful resolutions were prepared by C. H. Brand, J. W. Wilson and T. R. Powell, and were adopted by the church and spread on page of session book.
The Rev. Mr. McClelland was followed by the Rev. Sam Scott, who seems to have' served the church accept- ably for something over a year. Among the names added to the roll at this time are, Messrs. Sam. Craig, J. C. Williams, I. A. Corbin, Robt. T. Craig, R. Roland Wil- liams and Misses Annie Winn and Mary Hutchins.
From 1886 the church was served by three ministers till 1891, when the Rev. J. L. King returned and served again for ten years, his two pastorates, totaling 21 years, the longest in the history of the church. Bro. King's
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second pastorate was not nearly so successful at his first, owing largely to the fact that a goodly portion of the strength of Fairview, consisting of 26 members, was by act of session, April 12, 1891, dismissed to form the Lawrenceville Presbyterian church. Four elders and three deacons were among the 26 members dismissed, leaving the old church with but two elders and one dea- con, viz : Elder James R. Noel, now residing in Texas, W. D. Byrd, residing in Atlanta, and Deacon J. B. Davis.
On May 9, 1891, the congregation elected Mr. J. B. Davis and Mr. Corbin elders, and Mr. Wm. Craig a deacon. On May 10, '91, Bro. King ordained and in- stalled Mr. Davis as an elder and Mr. Craig as a deacon. On July 12, 1891, Elder Noel was dismissed to join some church in Texas, and at a congregational meeting Mr. Donald Williams was elected an elder. The following trustees were also elected : Messrs. John Williams, Don- ald Williams and Wm. Craig.
On May 8, 1892, Mr. A. T. Roberts was elected and he and Mr. Donald Williams were ordained and installed as elders of Fairview church. This made the official force of the church to consist of Elders W. D. Byrd, J. B. Davis, Donald S. Williams and A. T. Roberts, and Dea- con Wm. Craig. Practically all the members who with- drew to form the church in Lawrenceville were residents of the town, and it was the most sane and logical thing to do, weakening as it was to the old church. Time has shown the wisdom of the step, and in the present activity and prosperous condition of both churches can be read
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the fact that the wisdom of the all-wise Father has been leading in and through all.
During all the last years of Bro. King's ministry his parishioners at Fairview clung to him with a love and devotion only equalled by the tenderness of his heart in return for them. He literally wore out at Fair- view and died in harness. He often expressed the wish to be buried at Fairview, where he has a little son sleep- ing now, whose grave is carefully tended by our mem- bers. He still lives in the hearts of many at Fairview.
The church was vacant after Bro. King left in 1901, until about August, 1902, when the Rev. W. Lee Harrell became the pastor. Bro. Harrell's pastorate covered the annual meetings in August, 1902-'03. Rev. W. P. Hemp- hill, evangelist, was present during the August meeting of 1902. Among those who joined at this time was our present treasurer, Mr. Frank Y. Williams. From this time for several years the church was without a pastor. In 1905 the Rev. W. P. Hemphill returned and conducted the August meeting. This was a very successful meet- ing and did much to revive the members and hold them together. Among those joining at this time were G. P. Craig, Precious Craig, John Baucham, W. D. Huston, Henry Craig, Evelin Childers and Lizzie Huston.
In 1906 the Rev. J. H. Dixon served as pastor, and at the August meeting the following were enrolled as mem- bers: Ruth Williams, Susie Williams, Nellie Williams and Minnie Craig.
In August, 1907, Evangelist Frank D. Hunt, of the Atlanta presbytery, came to Fairview and succeeded in
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arousing a good deal of enthusiasm, firing the members with faith in God and in themselves and with zeal for the work. The following were received into the church at this time : Robert M. Kemp and his wife, Margaret S. Kemp, Mrs. Sam Craig, Mrs. Lola F. Brownlee, Hattie E. Thompson and Susie Quinn.
The following new officers were elected, ordained and installed: Elders-Samuel Craig, Claud G. Craig, J. C. Williams. Deacons-Frank Y. Williams, W. D. Huston and R. M. Kemp. At this time a building committee was appointed to have charge of repairs on the church, consisting of Samuel Craig, J. C. Williams and Claude G. Craig.
Rev. Fritz Rauschenberg began serving the church as pastor in October, 1907, preaching for the church once a month, coming from the Seminary in Columbia, S. C., until May, 1908, when he was installed as pastor by a commission from Atlanta presbytery. He found the con- gregation ripe for a forward movement, thanks to the efforts of Bro. Hunt, the sturdy strength of character of the leading elements in the church, and withal the pres- ence and blessing of the Holy Spirit of God, who has led us to this good moment, and made all these blessings possible.
Mr. Rauschenberg resigned in the spring of 1911, and moved to College Park in June, where he is pastor of the church.
Rev. J. M. Harris, of North Carolina, was next called to the pastorate of this church and entered upon his work in July, 1911.
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The following table gives a list of the ministers, el- ders, clerks of session and deacons who have served the church. The list is as complete and accurate as possible from the data at hand :
Ministers .- Rev. Remembrance Chamberlain, 1823 to 1824; John Simpson Wilson, 1825 to 1838; James C. Patterson, 1838 to 1855; Thos. B. Noel, 1855 to 1856; W. C. Smith, 1857 to 1861; J. G. Downing, 1863 to 1865; James Wilson, 1867; Mr. Wood, 1868; J. L. King, 1869 to 1880 ; J. F. McClelland, 1881 to 1885; Sam Scott, 1886 to 1887; W. H. A. Johnson, 1888 to 1889; John E. Du- bose, 1889 to 1890; R. N. Abraham, 1891; J. L. King, 1891 to 1901; W. Lee Harrell, 1902 to 1903 ; J. H. Dixon, 1905 to 1906 ; Fritz Rauschenberg, 1907 to June 1911.
Elders .- Thomas Beattie, 1823-26 ; Samuel Reid, 1823 to 1850; William Montgomery, 1823 to 1850; Thos. W. Alexander, 1825 to 1847; Geo. M. Gresham, 1825 to 1836; Richard Saye, 1826; Moses Liddell, 1826 to 1857; John Mills, 1830 to 1872 ; John Conine, 1832 to 1835; Eli Hood, 1832 to 1844; Miza Strickland, 1835 to 1882; David L. Wardlaw, 1839 to 1850; Ahel R. Smith, 1839 to 1852; Azariah Noel, 1847 to 1877; Hamilton Garmany, 1849 to 1853; David L. Wardlaw, 1855 to 1867; O. P. Strick- land, 1855 to 1860; Wm. H. Mayne, 1855 to 1865; D. M. Byrd, 1869 to 1880; Wm. Kemp, 1869; W. D. Byrd, 1874 to 1906; J. D. Hood, 1874 to 1891; G. B. Atkinson, 1874 to 1875 ; James W. Wilson, 1880 to 1891; James R. Noel, 1880 to 1891; T. R. Powell, 1882 to 1891; A. M. Winn, 1885 to 1891 ; J. B. Davis, 1891 to 1902 ; Donald Williams,
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1891 to 1907; A. T. Roberts 1892 to 1907; Samuel Craig, 1907 ; Claude G. Craig, 1907; J. C. Williams, 1907.
Clerks of Session .- 1. Geo. M. Gresham; 2. Thomas W. Alexander ; 3. John Mills; 4. Thomas W. Alexander ; 5. Abel R Smith; 6. Wm. H. Mayne; 7. John Mills; 8. D. M. Byrd; 9. W. D. Byrd; 10. T. R. Powell; 11. W. D. Byrd; 12. A. T. Roberts ; 13. Claude G. Craig.
Deacons .- John N. Alexander, 1841; James H. Alex- ander, 1841 ; Geo. Anderson, 1841; Samuel F. Alexander, 1841; James R. Noel, 1875 to 1880; J. B. Davis, 1875; Geo. W. F. Craig, 1882 to 1885; John W. N. Williams, 1882; W. H. Harvey, 1890 to 18891; C. H. Brand, 1890 to 1891; John M. Mills, 1890 to 1891; Wm. Craig, 1891; Levi C. Brand, 1895; W. D. Huston, 1907; Frank Y. Wil- liams, 1907; R. M. Kemp, 1907.
Membership, August, 1911 :
J. P. Byrd, D. H. Byrd, Miss Cora Byrd, M. D. Baughcum, John Baughcum, Mrs. Lola F. Brownlee, Miss Mary Byrd, Byrd Brownlee, John E. Craig, W. T. Craig, Miss Anna Craig, Miss Clara Craig, Miss Elton Craig, Samuel Craig, Mrs. Samuel Craig, R. T. Craig, Mrs. R. T. Craig, Miss Minne Craig, Claude G. Craig, G. P. Craig, Miss Maude Craig, Miss Precious Craig, Henry Craig, Miss Mary Craig, I. A. Corbin, Mrs. Eveline Gowers, Mrs. M. A. Dobbins, Mrs. Alice Dodds, Miss Bobbie Dodds, Noel Dodds, M. W. Dodds, W. D. Huston, Miss Lizzie Huston Huff, Mrs. Mary Huston, Mrs. Margret Huston, Mrs. W. D. Huston, Mrs. Robert Kemp, R. M. Kemp, Geo. W. Long, Sam P. Quinn, Mrs. Sam P. Quinn, Mrs. Mary E. Roberts, Mrs. Margret
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Roberts, Mrs. Lee Thompson, Miss Hattie Thompson ; Miss Thompson, Mrs. D. S. Williams, Miss Mattie Wil- liams, Miss Mamie Williams, Miss Ruth Williams, Miss Susie Williams, Miss Nellie Williams, Miss Lena Wil- liams, Mrs. R. A. L. Williams, Miss Kate Williams, Miss Lizzie Williams, F. Y. Williams, R .R. Williams, R. A. Williams, J. C. Williams, W. H. Wilson, Emmett John- son, Claude Parks, Henry Mitchell, Grady Davis, Miss Ethel Jones, Mrs. Quillion Bradford, Miss Zadie Jones, Miss Mary Kemp, Miss Annie Kemp, Miss Cammie Dil- lard, Mrs. W. H. Britt. ;
Lawrenceville.
Rev. J. B. Mack, D.D., evangelist of the Synod of Georgia, acting on authority delegated to him by the presbytery of Atlanta, organized this church on April 12, 1891. There were the following 26 charter members, all of whom were dismissed from the Fairview church :
T. R. Powell, J. D. Hood, Jas. W. Wilson, A. M. Winn, W. H. Harvey, C. H. Brand, John M. Mills, W. L. Vaughan, John S. Porter, A. T. Roberts, Mrs. Carrie S. Hutchins, Mrs. Mary Orr, Mrs. M. J. Harvey, Mrs. Rebecca Winn, Mrs. Emma Bates, Mrs. S. E. G. Hood, Mrs. Mary Powell, Mrs. Martha E. Wilson, Mrs. Sarah Simonton, Mrs. Sallie McDonald, Mrs. Emeline Maltbie, Miss Mary Hutchins, Miss Anna Harvey, Miss Annie Winn, Miss S. L. Hood, Miss A. E. Mills.
The following elders and deacons were elected :
Elders .- T. R. Powell, J. D. Hood, J. W. Wilson,
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A. M. Winn. Deacons .- W. H. Harvey, C. H. Brand, John M. Mills
The present building was erected some time in the early thirties for the convenience of the Presbyterians living in Lawrenceville, and was a branch of the Fair- view church until 1891.
Services were carried on regularly in the building at Fairview and at Lawrenceville.
The church has been served by the following elders and deacons :
T. R. Powell, J. D. Hood, J. W. Wilson, A. M. Winn, Thos. E. Winn, Ronald Johnston, John M. Mills, W. H. Powell, J. G. Vose, W. A. McIntire, W. H. Harvey, C. H. Brand, John M. Mills, B. L. Patterson, W. H. Powell, Edward Kendrick, O. R. Juhan, Robert S. Sammon, Candler Craig.
The items of interest below are taken from a historical sketch of Fairview and Lawrenceville, by Judge C. H. Brand in 1892:
"Presbyterians living at Lawrenceville at the time of the erection of the building situated in this place and who were most actively engaged and contributed most largely to the erection, were as follows, to wit: Asheal R. Smith, father of Charles H. Smith, alias "Bill Arp"; his brother John T. Smith, Reuben Norton, all wealthy merchants ; Dr. Thos. W. Alexander, father of Dr. James F. Alex- ander, of Atlanta, Ga., Samuel F. Alexander, Dr. Wm. J. Russell, John P Hutchins, Dr. James M. Gordon and John Mills, the father of the present John Mills.
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"Alexander Luckie was also a prominent member of Fairview church who resided here, whose descendants are numerous in Atlanta, and after whom Luckie street in that city was named.
"In 1850 there was organized in Lawrenceville what was known as the Ladies' Sewing Society, a company of ladies who were Presbyterians residing in Lawrenceville, for the sole and single purpose of maintaining and keep- ing the Lawrenceville church in repair. It survived and perpetuated in its good work and laudable purpose until the sound of the bugle and the beat of the drum awoke the nation to the fact that a war between the states was imminent and pending, and in 1861 as the war was born this order died, but prior to the date of its dissolution, these noble, industrious and chivalric women in execu- tion of the original purpose for which it was established as well as to aid the cause that was moving the minds and hearts of the men of the South, with their own fin- gers made the uniforms for the first company that left Gwinnett county to engage in the Southern confederacy. This fact is substantiated by the present learned Judge of the Superior Court of the Western Circuit, his Honor N. L. Hutchins."
The ladies of the Lawrenceville church have always manifested a great interest in keeping up the material property, and although there was no official society from 1861 to 1886, they continued to work and raised and ex- pended a great deal of money in repairing the building.
In 1886 a Ladies' Aid Society was organized, every female member paying the same. The admission fee was
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twenty-five cents per head. In this way $6.00 was raised, which was expended in putting new glass in the windows of the church building. This society did not flourish as it was wont to and finally dwindled down to nine mem- bers, whose names are as follows, to wit: Mrs. N. L. Hutchins, Mrs. A. M. Winn, Mrs. Emma Bates, Mrs. Emeline Maltbie, Mrs. Sallie McDonald, Mrs. E. D. Her- ron, Miss Anne Mills, Mrs. Byrd and Mrs. Rebecca Wil- liams.
To-day they have a society of about twenty members.
In January and February of 1908 some $800 were ex- pended on the present building, making it attractive and comfortable. Much of this was due to the efforts of the ladies.
In the last two years the men have responded more liberally than ever and to their generosity is largely due the present fairly commendable showing the church makes in the work at home and abroad. Four years ago the church paid $240 per year on pastor's salary and gave $57.00 to outside causes. Now $600.00 per year is paid to the pastor, and last year $170.00 was given to the ben- evolent causes.
The church has a good, clean record of paying pastors in full. So far as the writer knows, and he writes from good evidence, no pastor has ever left Lawrenceville Presbyterian church with salary unpaid.
During the past four years 28 people have been re- ceived upon confession and 16 by letter. Twelve of the 28 were adults.
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Since its organization, the following pastors have served the church :
Rev. James Wood Pogue, May, 1891, stated supply seven months; Rev. Chalmers Frazer, October, 1892, to March, 1894; Rev. Richard Orme Flinn, June, 1894, to May, 1895; Rev. James Wood Pogue, Dec., 1896, to Feb., 1901; Rev. Wm. Lee Harrell, Sept., 1901, to April, 1904; Rev. Homer McMillan; Rev. J. H. Dixon, 1906; Rev. Fritz Rauschenberg, May, 1907, to July, 1911; Rev. J. M. Harris, present pastor.
Present members: T. R. Powell, John M. Mills, A. M. Winn, C. H. Brand, B. L. Patterson, W. H. Powell, O. R. Juhan, Victor N. Hutchins, J. George Vose, John S. Mills, Mrs. Carrie S. Hutchins, Mrs. Rebecca Winn, Mrs. Martha E. Wilson, Mrs. C. H. Brand, Miss Annie Winn, Miss S. L. Hood, Mrs. Lucinda C. Mills, Mrs. B. L. Patterson, Mrs. W. L. Brown, Mrs. O. R. Juhan, Mrs. T. M. Parsons, Mrs. Robt. McKelvey, Mrs. F. T. Pente- cost, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Vose, Miss Elizabeth Mary Vose, Miss Minnie Mae Powell, Mrs. Lovic Martin, Chal- mers Powell, Miss May Flowers Woodward, Miss Linnie Loveless Woodward, J. G. Brown, Lula Herrington, Johnnie Herrington, Shivington Mackin, Candler Craig, C. R. Thompson, Miss Loy Cole, Miss Rhody Mackin, Ralph Woodward, Mrs. Desha Woodward, Mrs. W. A. McIntire, W. A. McIntire, Earl Holt, Miss Letha Mackin, Robt. S. Sammon, Miss Cora M. Owens, T. W. Jones, Ida McIntire, Nettie McIntire, Levia Cole, Mrs. Annie Brownlee, Rcht. S. McKelvey, Mrs. Fritz Rauschenberg, Ronold Pente :ost, Mrs. T. R. Powell, Grace Lynnette
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Rauschenberg, Mattie Anna Juhan, Sarah Irene Powell, Belle Woodward, Inez Lavolette Rauschenberg, Walter L. Brown, Jno. T. Simpson, Mrs. C. R. Harvin, Mrs. S. E. Fincher, W. Terrell Fincher, Miss Cathrine Brice, Miss Mabel Peacock, Richard Lee Winn, Mrs. Richard Lee Winn, Clifford L. Brand, Miss Anna Harvey, Miss Yatie Strickland, Mrs. Bertha Graham Peeples.
Norcross.
The Norcross Presbyterian church is seventy-eight years old. It was organized in 1833, and was known as Goshen, being then located some three or 'four miles southeast of Norcross.
Among the members of the church at its organization were Thomas H. Jones and family, Adam Hoyle and family, Robt. Gaza and family, Daniel Liddell and fam- ily, Moses Liddell and family, James Russell and family, John Steel and family, and others.
The first church was a large, well-built structure, with long communion tables in the center, and a large gallery up-stairs in the rear for the colored members.
Thos. H. Jones, Russell Gaza and Robt. Gaza were elected and ordained as the first three elders, while Moses Liddell, Adam Hoyle and Daniel Liddell were elected deacons. The membership of the church consisted of a very staunch, intelligent class of citizens; the best in the country.
Dr. John Wilson was the first pastor, serving as such ten years. He was in middle life at this time and was a wonderfully strong man. He was succeeded by
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Dr. James Patterson, who served the church fourteen years. He was principal of the school then located near Lawrenceville, and was indeed a great preacher.
It was at this church that Col. Geo. H. Jones, of Nor- cross, was christened. His father was one of those who organized the church.
Then the civil war came on, and the church like most others declined in membership. Some time in the seven- ties, the old church was sold and the proceeds put in a building in the goodly little town of Norcross. The church was moved and the present building erected in 1899, and is valued at $2,000.
Among the able ministers who served the church are, Dr. Smith, who served five years. Then followed Rev. J. L. King for twenty years ; Rev. J. W. Pogue for five years; Rev. W. L. Harrell for two years; Dr. Homer McMillan for two years ; Rev. E. H. Brownlee, one year ; Rev. R. H. Orr, four years.
The superintendent of the Sunday school is Col. Geo. H. Jones, who has been chosen to that position for life ; J. C. Ross, assistant superintendent, and Mrs. R. John- ston, Mrs. R. A. Myers, Mrs. Johnson Reynolds, Mrs. Homer Jones and Miss Laura Wilson, teachers.
The church has the following members :
Col. G. H. Jones (Elder), J. C. Ross (Elder), H. V. Jones, deacon, H. J. Reynolds, deacon, Mrs. R. E. Skinner, Mrs. Martha Kidder, Mrs. R. A. Myers, Mrs. W. A. Wood, Clifton Wood, Mrs. D. Richardson, Mrs. H. J. Reynolds, Miss Lucile Buice, Howard Buice, Mrs. Homer V. Jones, Lt. Clifford Jones, Lt. DeWitt C. Jones, Lt.
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Thomas H. Jones, Mrs. W. P. Walker, Mrs. Pope Bar- row, Mrs. Ronald Johnston, Col. D. K. Johnston, Miss Mary Johnston, Mrs. J. C. Ross, Simpson Ross, Irwin Ross, Mrs. Alice Wade, Mrs. H. D. Merriwether, Miss Sophia Myers, Miss Mary Myers, Miss Picket Myers, Miss Ruby Letson, R. L. Jones, Miss Bertie Harmon, Mr. Frank Skinner.
Buford.
The Presbyterian church at Buford was organized December 21, 1890, with the following members: L. N. Sudderth, Mrs. L. N. Sudderth, Mrs. Ella C. Power, Mrs. Fannie Power, Mrs. Maud Rowe, Mrs. J. E. Murphy, G. H. Stewart, Mrs. L. A. Stewart, P. S. Hoffer, E. W. Vance, Mrs. E. W. Vance, Miss D. O. Stewart, Adam Pool, Mrs. L. Shelly.
The church building was constructed the year follow- ing the organization and is valued at $2,000.
A good Sunday school is maintained the year round, the enrollment being from 60 to 75. The officers and teachers are S. J. Busha, superintendent, S. B. Hoyt, secretary-treasurer, Miss Lizzie Hamilton, Miss Emma May Vance, J. M. Sewell, Miss Jarrael, Mrs. L. N. Sud- derth, teachers.
Rev. J. L. King was pastor of the church from 1890 to 1894, and received 19 members into the church.
Rev. J. Wood Pogue served as pastor from 1894 to 1901, a term of seven years. During his pastorate he added to the membership roll 31 men and women.
Rev. W. Lee Harrel was the next pastor. His service
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began in 1901 and continued to 1905; the additions to the church during his term of service amounting to 20.
Rev. Homer McMillan was pastor for two years, from 1905 to 1907. There were three additions to the church while he was pastor.
BUFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The church next called Rev. Fritz Rauschenberg, who preached from 1907 to 1908, there being five additions during his pastorate.
Rev. L. H. Orr served as pastor from 1908 to 1911, resigning in the early part of the year on account of
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his wife's illness. Eighteen joined the church while he was pastor.
The elders of the church are: S. J. Busha, E. W. Vance, G. H. Stewart, L. N. Sudderth, M. B. Sewell.
The deacons are J. M. Sewell, Ivan L. Power, J. Homer Power, S. B. Hoyt, R. A. Murphy.
The church has the following additional members : Mrs. L. N. Sudderth, Mrs. J. E. Murphy, Mrs. L. A. Stewart, Mrs. E. W. Vance, Mrs. Ella Mabry, Mrs. S. J. Busha, Mrs. L. A. Woodward, Mrs. Amile Tidwell, Mrs. J. M. Sewell, Mrs. S. B. Hoyt, Mrs. W. A. Kelly, Miss Myrtice Sewell, Miss Lillie Sewell, Miss E. M. Hamilton, Miss Emma May Vance, Miss Charlie Skelton, Miss Car- rie Stewart, Miss Marjorie Busha, Miss Olivia Sewell, Miss Vernie Kelly, Mrs. Lelia Morton, Mrs. M. B. Murphy, Earnest Murphy, Allen Vance, Thomas Autry, W. A. Kelly, Grover Sewell, Spencer Mabry.
Winder.
The Atlanta Presbytery at a called meeting on Sep- tember 13, 1895, granted a petition for the organization of the Winder Presbyterian church, and appointed Dr. J. B. Mack, then an evangelist for the Synod, Rev. Samuel Young and Mr. T. R. Powell a committee to effect the organization.
This committee then organized the church on Oct. 20, 1895 with the following members :
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