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Mulberry.
This church is located near Thompson's Mill, in the eastern part of Gwinnett county, and was organized September 21, 1876. The membership at organization con- sisted of F. V. Cheek, Mrs. F. V. Cheek, W. H. Tuggle, Mrs. W. H. Tuggle, S. A. Martin, J. Maddox, W. B. Stephens, Mrs. W. B. Stephens, R. T. Wofford, Mrs. Mary A. Wofford, J. J. Blankenship, Mrs. J. J. Blanken- ship, J. M. Deaton, Mrs. J. M. Deaton, J. S. Mote, Mrs.
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Elizabeth Mote, L. H. Timms, Mrs. L. H. Timms, J. H. Parks, Mrs. J. H. Parks, J. A. Deaton.
The first building was erected in 1874, for a school house and a Grange hall, and the present house was put up in 1885 and is valued at $500.
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The pastors' time of service and additions during each pastorate are given here : G. L. Bagwell, two years, thirteen additions; P. Williams, two years, seven addi- tions ; James M. Davis, one year, five additions ; D. S. McCurry, one year, seven additions; P. Williams, six years, twenty-five additions. J. W. Davis, one year, two additions; H. N. Rainey and J. F. Jackson, two years,
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twenty-one additions; G. L. Bagwell, one year, five ad- ditions; J. M. Williams, one year, fifteen additions; G. H. Thornhill, one year, twenty additions; G. L. Bag- well, four years, twenty additions; H. P. Feagans, one year, two additions; S. P. Higgins, four years, forty- three additions ; G. L. Bagwell, one year, four additions ; G. W. Sheffield, two years, eleven additions ; J. M. Hud- low, one year, two additions; W. E. Moore, two years, four additions. J. J. Shed is the present pastor.
The Sunday school has an enrollment of 60. J. C. McDougall is superintendent, J. J. Shed, assistant super- intendent; J. W. Helton, Cora Davis, Ella White and Mrs. Sloan, teachers.
The name of each member of the church is given here : S. F. Davis, T. H. Davis, Mamie Davis, Isom Davis, T. H. Davis, Mamie Davis, Lawrence Hen- ry, J. W. Helton, Mandy Jones, Theller Jones, Het- tie Iler, Sebson Iler, Charlie Little, Ida Moore, Missouri Phillips, J. C. Sloan, S. A. Sloan, Martha Sloan, Victoria Sloan, J. N. Sloan, Benamin Sloan, Charlie Smith, Ethel Smith, Mandy Tuggle, Ella White, J. T. White, Thomas White, Washie White, Angie Wheeler, A. J. Smith, Isaac Pirkle, Cora Burns, Mary Black, G. F. Burns, Mary Funderburg, Omie Davis, Fannie Little, W. L. Moore, S. M. Moore, Louisa Maddox, A. N. Smith, Levie White, Mary Young, George Sizemore, Mattie Sizemore, R. L. Maddox, Calvin Iler, Ida Ramey, E. L. Foster, Mary Helton, M. M. Smith, M. E. Foster.
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Hog Mountain.
On January 14, 1854, James R. Hadaway, Isabel Had- away, Willis Head, Julia Ann Head, William T. Pitman, Amanda Pitman, John Morgan, Frances M. Morgan, John M. Pitman, Thomas Pitman and Lucy Ann Pit- man met near what was known as the Hog Mountain
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House on the Gainesville road, 8 miles northeast of Lawrenceville, and were organized into a church by Elder David H. Moncrief and Elder Amos Hadaway.
The first church was built in 1854.
The present building was erected in 1905, and is val- ued at about $1,500.
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Rev. Amos Hadaway was pastor the first 11 years, during which time 113 members were received into the fellowship of the church, 51 of these by baptism.
The Civil War came on during this pastorate and often Elder Hadaway was both moderator and clerk.
James M. Davis was pastor 1 year, 1865, 19 members received, 2 by letter ; 17 baptized.
Amos Hadaway, 1 year, 1866; nine were added to the church, 5 of these by baptism.
James M. Davis was then pastor for two years, dur- ing which time 13 were received by letter and 1 bap- tized.
T. E. Kennerly was pastor during the year 1869. Four members received, 3 by letter and 1 baptized.
Amos Hadaway was pastor again in 1870.
H. N. Rainey was pastor 3 years, '71, '72 and '73. During his pastorate 20 were baptized and 8 received by letter.
P. Williams was pastor in 1874. Two baptized, two received by letter.
H. P. Feagin was pastor in 1875. Two received by letter.
A. H. Holland served the church 7 years, up to and including the year 1882, during which time 105 members were added to the church, twenty-seven by letter and seventy-eight baptized.
J. L. Phillips was next pastor for 4 years. Thirty-two baptized and 12 received by letter.
A. H. Holland was again pastor 3 years, 1887, '88, '89. Twenty-eight baptized ; 4 by letter.
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F. V. Cheek was pastor in 1890 ; eight received by let- ter this year.
W. B. Haslett served as pastor 9 years, up to and in- cluding the year 1899. During his pastorate 75 were added to the church, 38 of these by baptism.
J. H. Braziel was pastor in 1900 and 1901, and until his death in the early part of the next year. Nine were baptized and 4 received by letter during his pastorate.
After the death of Elder Braziel, Richard Delong sup- plied the church until September, and J. C. Johnson the remainder of the year. Elder Delong baptized 11 this year.
J. P. McConnell was pastor from January, 1903, to the close of the year 1908. Under his pastorate 96 were re- ceived into the church, 46 of these by baptism.
S. P. Higgins served the church two years and bap- tized 24 converts.
J. T. Jones is our present pastor.
Jolın M. Pitman, who was one of the members in the organization of the church, is a member now, and at- tends meeting regularly.
Mrs. Morgan, another one of the original members, is still living.
The Lawrenceville association was constituted at Hog Mountain church, on October 30, 1854.
List of Male Members .- W. L. Andrews, W. L. Adams, S. S. Burel, W. H. Bowman, J. S. Bradbury, A. O. Bowman, J. S. Burel, Minor Breedlove, R. C. Broadwell, H. G. Bryan, Luther Burel, J. A. Boss, Blan- ton Bradford, Gus Breedlove, C. W. Chesser, E. E. Clark,
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Journegan Chesser, W. C. Chesser, A. F. Guthrie, C. M. Glaze, C. J. Hill, James Hannah, Thomas Hipps, Arthur Hipps, H. C. L. Henderson, Clifford Hill, Willie Hipps, Oscar Hipps, L. M. Hadaway, J. P. Hadaway, John Han- nah, Etrel Hannah, Rev. J. C. Johnson, Erastus Johnson, M. M. Johnson, A. B. Jones, J. C. Johnson, Jr., Homer Johnson, N. L. King, J. J. Kirkpatrick, J. L. Mauldin, Miles Mauldin, J. W. McElvany, A. A. Mauldin, W. C. Mauldin, Joe McDonald, J. H. Nelson, W. J. Phillips, J. M. Pitman, S. H. Pounds, Harrison Phillips, Willie Simpson, J. W. Simpson, Hilman Simpson, John Simp- son, D. A. Thomas, W. L. Thomas, L. B. Tate, H. R. Thomas, William Tullis, Henry Tullis, K. E. Taylor, H. P. Williams.
List of Female Members .- Mary Andrews, Bertha Burel, Lenora Burel, Frances Bennett, Nancy Bar- nett, Jackie Bolls, Jennie Mae Bradford, Lettie Boss, Emma Bryan, Jane Bowman, Mattie Burel, Josie Broadwell, Augusta Bowman, Sarah Bryan, Ora Bryan, Callie Breedlove, Eviline Breedlove, Della Cross, Julia Chesser, Carrie Chesser, Minnie Clark, Georgia A. Davis, Carrie Davis, Mary J. Daniel, Fannie Davis, Cora Fowler, Susie Forester, Birdie Glaze, Mary Harrison, Minnie Hadaway, Myrtice Hadaway, Bertha Hadaway, Pearl Hadaway, Martha Hannah, Cora Hipps, Mrs. Hipps, L. K. Henderson, Pearl Henderson, Ivory Henderson, Cora Johnson, Effie Johnson, Nancy Jones, Lethia John- son, Della Jacobs, Annie Johnson, Laura Kirkpatrick, Elizabeth Moore, Harriet Mauldin, Eliza Mauldin, Bar- bara McElvany, Jeanette Mauldin, Mary J. Mooney,
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Lenora Mauldin, Etta McDonald, Mamie McDonald, Sarah McElvany, Mrs. -. Nelson, Laura Nelson, Alice Nelson, Callie Nelson, Victoria Phillips, Mozelle Phillips, Mary J. Pitman, Villa Pounds, Emory Phillips, Minda Phillips, Linda Phillips, Mary Russell, Tethannda Roberts, Amelia Roebuck, Emma Simpson, Dover Simpson, Lillie Belle Simpson, May Taylor, Emma Tullis, Eula Thomas, Salona Thomas, Nancy Tullis, Mary E. Tullis, Cora Thomas, Eliza Williams, Leila Williams, Nora Welborn, Alma Wages, Woodie Whitehead, Clara Wallace.
Chestnut Grove.
Chestnut Grove Baptist church, loacted a half a mile from Grayson, was constituted in the year 1850, and is therefore 61 years old. Its membership at the time of organization consisted of nine members, to-wit: John Carroll, J. G. H. Herring, Nathan Fowler, James John- son, James Young, J. North, Seamon Moor, Isaac Petty and George Petty.
Rev. Seamon Moore was the first pastor, serving from 1850 to 1852; Rev. Wm. Lacy came next as pastor, serving from 1852 to 1854; Rev. Wm. Haslett, from 1854 to 1856; Rev. John Davis, from 1856 to 1860; Rev. Sam Churchill, from 1860 to 1865; Rev. T. E. Kennerly, from 1865 to 1868, four joining the church; Rev. J. W. Webb, from 1868 to 1879, with forty additions; Rev. W. B. Haslett, 1879 to 1882, with twelve additions; Rev. J. R. Moor, 1882 to 1883, eight joining church; Rev. J. P. Mc. Connell, 1883 to 1884, with nine additions; Rev. A. H.
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Holland, 1884 to 1885, with seven additions; Rev. J. W. Webb, 1885 to 1886, with twenty-five additions; Rev. Luke Robinson, 1886 to 1888, with twenty-six additions ; Rev. A. H. Holland, 1888 to 1891, with seventeen addi- tions; Rev. E. L. Langley, 1891 to 1894, with thirty- eight additions; Rev. H. N. Rainey, 1894 to 1897, with twenty-six additions; Rev. J. E. Kennerly, 1897 to 1899, with ten additions ; Rev. J. H. Braziel, 1899 to 1900, with twenty additions; Rev. W. L. Singleton, 1900 to 1904, with thirty additions; Rev. J. J. Stevenson, 1904 to 1910, with 129 additions; Rev. J. P. McConnell, 1910 to 1911, with eighteen additions.
Rev. T. T. Twitty, the present pastor, has received four members into the church.
The church has had seven clerks, viz: J. G. H. Her- ring, T. J. Kennerly, J. C. Brown, P. W. McConnell, J. B. Whitworth, who served twenty-three years, O. A. Jacobs and M. C. Ethridge, the present clerk.
The present board of deacons consists of I. R. Pettty. J. S. Roberts, F. F. Johnson, J. R. Yancy, J. L. C. John- son, J. J. Pratt, G. W. Gouge and M. A. Brooks.
The present building was erected many years ago, but in 1910 the church decided to buy more ground and erect a new structure. To that end four acres of land adjoining were bought for $400, and on this tract is being built a modern church that will cost from $3,000 to $3,500.
The church has a membership of 169, their names being as follows: Mary Johnson, Mary Gresham, Har- riet Carroll, J. P. McConnell, Mary Billue, J. L. Yancy.
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Sarah Brand, Celestial Yancy, Elmina Johnson, C. L. Pruitt, Tempy Johnson, Nancy Petty, Rachel Jackson, Elizabeth Johnson, Georgan Petty, Susan McConnell, Morgan Brooks, Mindia Bennett, E. J. Johnson, J. E. Brand, S. T. Yancy, Nancy Herring, Mary Roberts, A. R. Petty, William Pruitt, Mrs. W. M. Stovall, Mrs. John Nunally, Lou Petty, J. G. Carroll, W. S. Brooks, Fanny Thomson, A. V. Stovall, Azilie Petty, Emma Jacobs, Georgia Wood, Alva Bennett, Octavia Herring, Lillie Bennett, Ola Benifield, Jackson Barrett, Pinkey Eth- ridge, L. E. Johnson, Iola Yancy, Alice McCart, J. C. Johnson, Susan Johnson, B. H. Lanford, Cynthia Lanford, Elzora Bennett, J. S. Yancy, M. A. Brooks, A. O. Calo- way, Mary Caloway, Airay Roberts, Verlin McConnell, L. J. Roberts, Sarah Petty, J. M. Head, Ada Roberts, R. R. Hunt, C. H. Eubanks, M. M. Johnson, Susie Wood, Z. W. Braswell, Georgia Brooks, Ida Moon, T. L. Moon, Bertie Camp, Ruby Nix, Minnie Wiley, M. A. Johnson, R. L. Johnson, J. E. Head, Zanie Conner, Leeanna Brand, T. C. Watkins, Lizzie Philips, Grover Nix, C. L. Moon, G L. Harbin, Evie Harbin, J. D. Moon, Zemley Moon, Luther Johnson, Cleavey Johnson, Willie Bennett, Alec Hunt, Andrew Langley, Rellie Carroll, Walter Nix, Addie Roberts, Bert Roberts, N. C. Tuck, O. L. Conner, C. L. Conner, O. B. Petty, A. N. Moon, Queen Car- roll, L. W. Johnson, J. M. McCart, Leavie Brand, Ada Roberts, J. J. Pratt, F. C. Pratt, J. L. C. Johnson, Eulalia Johnson, C. W. Johnson, Minnie Johnson, Annie Nor- ton, Exer Conner, Moses Cofield, W. L. Smith, Mid Pratt, Ethel Nix, Essie Petty, Alvin Brooks, Ida Brooks,
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Leni Patrick, Lizzie Brooks, Allie Ethridge, Pauline Petty, A. J. Conner, Moses Petty, Ruby Petty, Annie Roberts, Sallie Wiley, Bertha Greer, Georgia Yancy, Thomas Hawkins, F. F. Johnson, Julia Johnson, Clara Young, Henry Wells, Ada Choffin, Rinda Whitworth, S. M. Bennett, Rebecca Yancy, Emmie Sims, Odesa Tuck, Nancy E. Wade, L. H. Johnson, Hassie Johnson, Zelma Johnson, Mattie Moon, G. W. Gouge, Lela Gouge, M. C. Ethridge, Ermine Johnson, Jesse Bean, Julian Bean, T. J. Kilgore, Milton Kenerley, Mary Kenerley, Clora Brooks, Alma Moon, Mittie Kenerley, George Petty, Jurdie Petty, Bessie Greer, Minnie Camp, Willie Langley, Sylvanus Stovall, Ada Stovall, Emon Johnson, Grover Yancy, Edell Brand, Bernie Johnson, J. R. Yancy, Mary Yancy, Lena Yancy, Ada Johnson.
Zion Hill.
In presenting to the public a history of Zion Hill church, we are compelled to state that we find many irregularities in its records, and especially is this true of its early history. However, we will endeavor to pre- sent you with as brief and as correct a history as possi- ble, mostly from the church records.
Zion Hill church was organized August 20, 1868, at a site about one mile from its present location, west of Ivy Creek and about three and one-half miles east of where Buford now stands.
A small log church was later built on the site and the church continued to worship here until October, 1873,
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when it was moved to its present location on the Gaines- ville public road, in the northern part of Gwinnett county.
It has been rebuilt twice since its removal. The present building was erected in the year 1896, and while
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it is not strictly up-to-date in architecture, yet it is large and comfortable and well located. The building, including the three acres of land with it, might be valued at $800 or more.
Zion Hill church was first organized with 26 mem- bers, as follows: Harris Puckett, Elias D. Hays, A. J.
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Swofford, Nimrod Puckett, Richard M. Cook, Cornelius Roberts, J. S. Puckett, Wm. Puckett, I. S. Puckett, J. B. Puckett, Hiram Holmes, Solomon Puckett.
Mrs. Elizabeth Puckett, Mary E. Cook, Stacy C. Bailey, Sarah Puckett, Sarah Roberts, Caroline Puckett, Martha Cook, Margaret Maddox, E. M. Puckett, Mary Holmes, Sarah I. Puckett, Sarah Dunahoo, A. A. Swof- ford, Sarah Hays.
The greater part of these have crossed to the other shore, to receive their reward; however, a few remain to tell of the struggles of the little church forty years ago.
Its first pastor was the Rev. P. Williams, a very able minister of his day, and one well qualified to start a new church with great energy and hope. He served this church for about 2 years. The minutes are very in- complete. We, therefore, find only 4 added to the church during his services as pastor.
Next Rev. C. M. Cain, serving as pastor 21/2 years, and we find none added during his labors.
The third pastor was Rev. J. W. Davis, who served for only 1 year, beginning about October 26, 1872. Only 1 addition to the church while in his care.
Fourth, comes Rev. J. H. Braziel, who began his services as pastor November, 1873, serving 11 years continuously. We find the Lord greatly blessed his labors and 50 men added during his services as pastor.
The fifth pastor was Freeman V. Cheek, who began serving this church November 1, 1884, and continued
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to serve for three years; 12 men added during this time to the church.
We also find Brother Cheek was called to this church again in October, 1891, serving one year, and called again in October, 1894, serving one year. There were 9 more added to the church during these two years' ser- vice, making in all, during his five years' services, 21 members.
Sixth was Rev. S. C. Richards, who began serving Zion Hill church November, 1887, and continued as their pastor for three years. Twenty-two were added to the church during these years.
On November 1, 1890, Rev. M. K. Hudlow took the care of this church as their pastor, being the seventh pastor. He served but one year. Only two were added under him.
Eighth pastor was Rev. Lindsey Williams, begin- ning to serve the church in November, 1892, serving two years. Only three added during his administration.
Ninth, was Rev. W. W. Owen, who began to serve in November, 1895, and served regularly for four years, adding during these four years, 19 members to the church. We also find him chosen again in November, 1906, serving only one year. Six more were added to the church during his time, making, in all, during his five years services, 25 additions to the church.
We find Rev. John E. Kenerly the tenth pastor, who began serving November, 1899, and served about 51/2 years. During his long term' as pastor, 42 were added to the church.
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Eleventh pastor was Robt. H. Thompson, who be- gan to serve in November, 1905, serving only one year. During this year six were added to the church.
Rev. R. G. Braziel was twelfth pastor, who began to serve the church October 5, 1907, and served two years. During his two years services 18 were added to the church.
In 1909, October 2, James T. Jones began to serve Zion Hill church; has served not quite two years; is still pastor at this time. Sunday school is run here, with an enrollment of 70; officers as follows: Noah Doss, superintendent; R. A. Wilbanks, assistant superintendent; Mrs. Mary Doss, chorister and organist; Bessie N. Jones, secretary. Teachers as follows: Mrs. Mary Doss, Mrs. Alice Glaze, Mrs. Saralı Wilbanks, Robt. A. Wilbanks, S. R. Glaze, Noah Doss.
The present membership of our church comprises 45 males and 73 females, making a total enrollment of 118. The following is a list of members :
E. A. Puckett, S. M. Cross, W. A. Hays (deacon), P. A. Puckett (deacon), C. C. Cross, J. C. Cross, C. V. Hays, J. B. Johnson, W. C. Kimbro, R. A. Wilbanks (deacon), J. A. Cheek, H. H. Wilbanks, J. T. Jones, Anery P. Cross, C. L. Breedlove, Rufus Lancaster, J. T. Doss (deacon), Geo. W. Hays, L. L. Hays, Wm. Lan- caster, John Doss, Noah Doss, Amos J. Hadaway, Robt. N. Doss, J. T. Morgan, Guy Breedlove, Claud Duncan, J. D. Hays, J. H. Coggins, A. S. King, W. A. Duncan, M. H. Hays, R. H Duncan (deacon), Willie M. Hays, John B. Morgan, James N. Puckett, C. C. Coggins, S. R.
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Gloze, J. H. Mobley, Victor Duncan, Collie Johnson, Henry Brown, John W. Hamilton, Claud Hamilton, J. C. Brown, Sarah I. Bennett, Sarah Puckett, Margaret A. Cain, Sarah E. Cross, Sarah J. Hays, Margaret E. Kin- sey, Rebecca E. Puckett, Henrietta Bailey, May I. Har- rison, Amanda Stapp, Leitha J. Cross, Franciss M. Hays, Ora Fowler, Lizzie Breedlove, Mary L. Cross, Lizzie Berry, Adeline Puckett, Mary E. Wilbanks, Sarah F. Wilbanks, C. C. Sargent, Julia Maddox, Adel Cheek, Susie Young, Nancy E. Sizemore, E. A. Jones, Emily Thompson, Dora Mobley, Anna Kimbro, F. M. Morgan, Ila Burel, Effie Hays, Martha Lancaster, Cornelia Doss, Phronnia Lancaster, M. A. Doss, S. A. Doss,, Lou Hada- way, Essie Hays, Elizabeth King, Cinda Morgan, Mary J. Jones, May E. Puckett, Mamie King, Effie Puckett, Midda Duncan, Samantha Haney, Ophelia Hays, Sarah Bailey, Lamalı Coggins, Tishey Cross, Mary Doss, Nona Brown, Nata Hadaway, E. V. Duncan, Nancy Ann Dun- can, Sarah Wallace, Genie Drummond, Alma Lynn, Iris Tuggle, Annie Puckett, Claudia Hays, Mary J. Coggins, Alice Glaze, Venia Coggins, Mattie Johnson, Josephine Duncan, Elizabeth Wallace, Lora Hamilton, Lula Hamil- ton, Anna Brown, Ada Brown, Ruby Hadaway.
We find that the church has sent forth as workers in the Master's vineyard, three Gospel ministers. First was J. E. Kenerly, who was liberated to preach May 3, 1879.
Second was J. B. Smith, who was liberated September 5, 1896, and ordained to the full work of the ministry on Friday before first Sunday in December, 1897.
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Third was James T. Jones, who was liberated Septem- ber 5, 1908, and ordained to full work of ministry Novem- ber 28, 1908.
Union Grove.
"State of Georgia,
"Aug. 8, 1879.
"Gwinnett County.
"In persuance of previous appointment, the Baptist church of Christ, at Piney Grove, met this day for the ordaining of Brother J. M. Williams to the full power of the ministry, there being present a presbytery com- posed of Brethren F. H. Attaway, J. C. Lovin, P. Wil- liams, F. V. Cheek.
"The ordination sermon was preached by Rev. F. H. Attaway.
"After a short intermission, the presbytery met in the ordination service. After singing there was prayer by Rev. F. V. Cheek.
"1. Elected Brother P. Williams moderator, and ]. W. Morgan, clerk.
"2. After Brother J. M. Williams made a statement of his call to the ministry, Brother F. H. Attaway ex- amined him upon the articles of faith.
"3. The ordination prayer was led by Brother J. C. Lovin.
"4. The final charge was made and a Bible presented by Brother F. V. Cheek.
"5. The right hand of fellowship was extended by
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the presbytery and the church immediately after a talk of admonition by Brother P. Williams.
"Presbytery and church adjourned.
"REV. P. WILLIAMS, Moderator, "J. W. MORGAN, Clerk."
The above is the first minute on record of Union Grove Baptist Church.
The church was organized in the grove near where the building now stands, a short time before the service described in the above minute. It had the following members at its organization: W. A. Wilson, Mrs. E. A. Wilson, E. H. Wilson, Mrs. M. A. Wilson, Joe Wilson, Mrs. Joe Wilson, J. W. Martin, Mrs. J. W. Martin, Arch Dodd, Mrs. Arch Dodd, Alec Dodd, Cisco Dodd, J. M. Williams, Mrs. J. M. Williams, J. W. Morgan. Rev. J. M. Williams was elected pastor.
The church was named Union Grove, instead of Piney Grove.
W. A. Wilson gave two acres of land for church pur- poses and the present building was erected in 1880.
Rev. W. W. Simpson was ordained to the ministry at this church December 12, 1885.
Rev. J. M. Williams served as pastor from its or- ganization, in 1879, to 1888. Then Rev. G. L. Bagwell was pastor two years, to the fall of 1890. Rev. J. W. Williams was called again in August, 1890, and served up to December, 1898. Rev. W. J. Duck served through 1899, 1900, 1901 and 1902. Then Rev. J. M. Williams was called, and served up to his death in 1909.
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Rev. J. C. Johnson was called to succeed Rev. J. M. Williams, and is still the pastor of the church.
Those who have served as church clerks are J. W. Morgan, E. H. Wilson, W. O. Wilson, J. E. Kilgore, J. M. Wall, R. P. Simpson. Mr. Simpson is the present clerk.
The members in August, 1911, are: A. J. Dodd, A. H. Dodd, R. A. Bailey, J. E. Kilgore, J. F. Nash, A. J. Wages, W. H. H. Dodd, G. W. Masters, J. V. Secroy, R. S. Nash, J. M. Fowler, S. H. Simpson, W. H. Wood, J. S. Hardy, S. Fowler, George Wages, J. B. Walls, George Tuggle, P. A. Montgomery, James Flanigan, J. A. McDaniel, P. C. Fowler, H. V. Davis, Scott Bailey, George McElreath, John Montgomery, Herschel Harri- son, Theodore Wall, Isaac Wall, Alvin Bradley, Early Sikes, Mardy Rollen, Earnest Rollen, S. M. Wood, Homer Wood, Henry Greeson, Henry Adams, Raleigh Bailey, Preston Wall, E. V. Wood, R. S. Wages, Sam McDaniel, Henry Montgomery, Dilmus Fowler, Cul- bert Welborn, W. D. Wall, H. P. Wall, Lee Bailey, Will Bailey, Bud Norris, James Willard, J. R. Wall, M. Hendrix, James Harrison, S. G. D. Cary, H. C. Hayes, Gilbert Harrison, Henry Wages, W. T. Tullis, J. E. Tullis, J. J. Martin, Herschel Bailey, J. W. Davis, F. M. Wages, Vernon Kilgore, J. M. Wall, Oscar Montgomery, Jess Masters, Walter Adams, Floyd Bailey, W. S. Wall, J. R. Wilson, G. W. Patrick, J. N. Morrison, Tom Hill, C. O. Edmonds, Tom Bradley, Marvin Masters, Charlie Greeson, Will Tullis, Noah Willard, R. P. Simpson, William Davis, Frank Butler, Perry Youngblood, Lizzie
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