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ler, Elsie Fowler, Myrtie Wages, Delphia Harrison, M. C. Hayes, Ida Harrison.
Appalachee.
On account of the loss of the records, the date of or- ganization of this church cannot be given. The present record dates back to 1877.
G. L. Bagwell was pastor from 1877 to 1880. H. N. Rainey served from 1881 to September, 1887; J. M. Wil- liams, from 1887 to December, 1890; D. C. Simpson, in 1891; J. M. Williams, 1892 to 1901; W .S. Walker, 1902; H. N. Rainey, 1903 to 1906; R. D. DeWesse, 1907; J. M. Williams, 1908; H. N. Rainey, 1909 to the present time.
Among the clerks are W. B. Blakey, J. W. Morgan, S. T. Cheek, C. M. Maughan, C. A. Hutchins, G. G. Maughan, W. B. Blakey, the present clerk, has been holding that position from time to time 19 years.
The church stands on a three-acre lot, the value of which is estimated to be $1,000.
Appalachee church is the birth place of Perry-Rainey Institute. Rev. R. F. Sloan was the originator of this idea. He was clerk of the Mulberry Association, that held one of its sessions at this church, and in reading the letters from the various churches, he stated that instead of recommending Mercer for the boys, and Shor- ter and Bessie Tift for the girls, the association should erect an institution of its own, within the bounds of the association. After a talk by him in favor of the school, a committee was appointed to consider the mat-
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ter and report at the session of the association. Thus Perry-Rainey Institute came into existence.
To the late Jim Williams, the greater part of the growth and progress of Appalachee is due. His old- fashion, soul-stirring sermons first impressed a large ma- jority of those who were converted there.
Below is a verbatim copy of a church conference, bearing date of September 15, 1877:
"The Baptist Church of Christ, at Appalachee. After divine services by Brother Isaac Hill, the church met in conference.
"1. Invited visiting brethren to seats.
"2. Opened the door of the church for the reception of members.
"3. Called for reference. Took up the charge against Brother for intoxication. Brother
failing to give satisfaction, was excluded.
"4. Called for peace and fellowship of the church. Found peace.
"5. Called for acknowledgements.
"6. Miscellaneous business. Postponed calling of pastor till the next conference meeting. The church agreed that all cases relating to fellowship be presented to the church by the deacons.
"Conference adjourned.
"G. L. BAGWELL, Moderator, "J. W. MORGAN, Clerk."
This church, like all others, was strict in its disci- pline in its early history. Members were dealt with
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and excluded for violating the rules of the church. It is a pity that churches do not act so now.
The church has 111 members, as follows: N. Fowler, Nathaniel Bailey, Isaac Hill, J. B. Hill, W. B. Blakey, W. S. Hill, J. S. Freeman, J. W. Morgan, Joshua Hutch- ins, J. H. Peppers, James Fowler, R. E. Hill, Jackson Still, H. T. Bailey, Ben Jones, J. H. Fowler, S. H. Bailey, J. H. Hutchins, James Sikes, Sam Manghon, Joe Maughon, Wm. Hill, Ben C. Hill, R. H. Montgomery, John Hutchins, I. G. Clack, Erskin Lindsay, C. P. Eth- ridge, Juber Manghon, R. M. Hill, Raleigh Hill, P. Bailey, C. H. Morgan, Vesta Sikes, G. W. Maughon, Lester Sikes, J. W. Manghon, W. J. Hutchins, James Griffith, Frank Maynard, B. Hill, Rufus Clack, Thos. Green, Maudaline Moseley, Betsy Harrison, Julia Mor- gan, M. E. Bailey, Arminda Bailey, Amanda Clack, Josie Maughon, T. J. Maughon, Sarah Fowler, Mary Maughon, Carrie Jones, Azilee Peppers, L. J. Wages, M. E. Hutch- ins, Isabella Clack, Jane Lindsay, Fannie Freeman, Ma- tilda Hill, Lauvinia Hill, S. A. Lindsay, Fannie Fowler, Callie Hutchins, Martha Wages, Cammie Hutchins, Sarah Bailey, Leila Montgomery, Minerva Boozer, Cas- sie Hill, Mattie Freeman, Emaline Manghon, S. E. Mont- gomery, Oma Freeman, Alice Freeman, Annie Sikes, Angie Ethridge, Minnie Morgan, Mattie Peppers, Mary Still, Lucy Lindsay, Anna Bailey, Lucy Park, Mrs. T. C. Maughon, Lillie Strickland, Ella Morgan, Elizabeth Morgan, Genie Clack, Susie Blakey, Estelle Blakey, Salie Mosely, Blondine Maughon, Lizette Elison, Almeda Lindsay, Ada Lindsey, Carlena Hill, Annie Hill, Bulah
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Morgan, Ella Sikes, Ora Green, Susie Hutchins, Tinnie Wages, Jewell Hill, Albert Gaudet, Elma Green, Bertie Hill, Avie Bailey, Elmore Hutchins, Almond Hosch, Joseph Harrison, Frances Fowler, Ledford Hill, George Hamby.
Alcova.
This church is on the road from Lawrenceville to Dacula, near Henry Mahaffey's. It was constituted in 1868, with the following members: Joel Davis, General Davis, Judge Hogan, Joshua Arnold, Marion Smith, Jackson Green, Letitia Davis, Jane Davis, Amanda Davis, Betsy Davis, Mrs. Joshua Arnold, Polly Green, Mary Hogan, Easter Smith.
The first church was built in 1869. The present building was erected about ten years ago and is valued at $500. The building is located on a two-acre lot of land.
Rev. A. K. Tribble organized the church and was its first pastor, serving two years. Other pastors have been J. M. Davis, five years ; H. N. Rainey, three years ; A. H. Holland, one year; J. E. Kennerly, three years; G. L. Bagwell, three years; J. M. Williams, one year; W. T. Doster, two years; J. M. Hudlow, two years; D. C. Simpson, four years; J. C. Johnson, ten years; J. W. Fowler, one year. C. P. Ewing is serving his first year.
The board of deacons includes R. M. C. Davis, J. E. Campbell, R. C. Mahaffey and H. C. Davis. The first mentioned brother, R. M. C. Davis, has been a deacon in this chuhch for 30 years.
The church belongs to the Mulberry association.
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Names of members: R. M. C. Davis, J. E. Campbell, J. H. McAdams, S. S. Royals, R. C. Mahaffey, W. F. McMillan, T. J. Wood, Amon Landers, W. D. Davis, R. T. Davis, L. D. Landers, W. Hadaway, Isaac Ed- wards, James Green, George Weathers, W. T. Mc- Adams, Amos Pruett, John Freeman, S. E. Murrell, J. R. Parker, J. T. Parker, S. W. Fowler, James McDaniel, Will McDaniel, D. W .. Franklin, H. B. McAdams, Nathan Montgomery, Clyde Farmer, E. D. Murrell, Scott Freeman, George Murrell, J. W. C. Davis, Harry Waide, Walker Sims, R. E. Waide, Howard Maughon, S. B. Higins, S. Roebuck, J. W. Frachiseur, O. R. Jenk- ins, R. C. Harrison, Henry McDainel, J. H. Davis, C. A. Nash, B. J. Blount, M. E. Blount, Jennette Campbell, M. E. Davis, Charity Royals, Mary Robinson M. E. Davis, Fannie Harris, Eunice Bradshaw, G. A. Davis, J. Wood, Lucy Givins, Jane Weathers, Mattie Hagood, Emory Cantrell, Estelle McDaniel, Lenova Holcomb, L. C. Blissett, L. L. Tanner, R. L. Davis, Martha Landers, Sallie Dewberry, Annie Landers, Emma Parker, Alma Davis, O. B. Robinson, Amanda Pruett, Mary Roe- buck, M. J. McDaniel, Maggie Pharr, Anna Mobley, Matilda Davis, E. C. McAdams, Mary McAdams, Unia Wade, Cora Murrell, Caroline Gresham, Effie Farmer, Carrie Mahaffey, Estell Blount, Roxie Freeman, Matilda Hadaway, Cassie Parker, Susan Waide, Ida Maughon, Florence Maughon, Laura Murrell, Alice Holmes, Adel Harrison, E. L. McDaniel, Effie Waide, Susie Davis, Amanda Davis, Lizzie Jenkins, Mary Givins, L. T. Jenk- ins, R. R. Hadaway.
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Harmony.
Harmony Baptist church was organized August 15, 1890. J. T. O. Beard was moderator of the presbytery.
The church was organized with the following mem- bers: J. R. Karr, D. F. Karr, H. N. Karr, M. J. Karr, H. A. Karr, E. A. Karr, Capers Bennett, Frances Ben- nett, Maranda Bennett, E. S. Johnson, J. A. Johnson, J. H. Johnson, Lucy Johnson, J. R. Johnson, N. P. Wheeler, Drucilla Wilson, W. A. Puckett, Mary A. Puckett, J. N. Puckett, Saphrona Puckett, A. J. Calaway, Louis Calaway, J. D. Bailey, Flexena Bailey, W. T. Bailey, Elizabeth Bailey, Nancy Bailey, T. L. Hamilton, F. V. Hamilton, Cassie Cole, Mollie Cole, Rhoda Cole, J. R. Payne, Delania Payne, Airline Payne, Margaret Breedlove, E. R. Wilder, S. A. Swafford, A. M. Swafford, G. W. Martin, Jane Martin.
The present building was erected in 1895. W. A. Rowe was the church's first pastor. He served three years and received seventeen additions.
W. W. Owens served one year, with one addition; L. Williams, four years, with eighteen additions; J. B. Smith, six years, with fourteen additions; J. L. Philips, two years, with four additions; W. L. Singleton, two years, with seven addition ; J. R. DeLong, two years, with: ten additions. J. C. Johnson is the present pastor.
The Sunday school has an attendance of 60. Mr. Mor- ris is superintendent; Astor Puckett, secretary, and J. W. Overby, Pearl Hadaway, Mamię King, Lavada Puckett, Lizzie Hamilton, teachers.
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The members of the church, August, 1911, are W. E. Johnson, W. C. Stone, W. W. Hamilton, W. T. Bailey, J. S. Stone, J. W. Barney, M. R. Maddox, W. F. Karr, D. F. Karr, A. A. Parker, Manly Titshaw, E. E. Puckett, J. R. Shoemaker, E. W. Coggins, Moses Bur- son, W. W. Bolds, G. E. Edwards, D. J. Owens, Lewis Cole, Henry McDaniel, L. J. Maddox, H. A. Maddox, Charlie Young, Will Burson, H. T. Wages (deacon), Frank Smith, R. E. Burson, L. P. Owens, Frank Col- lins, John Kerr, Tom McElreath, Earnest McElreath, W. S. Holcomb, J. R. Johnson, H. Burson, G. W. Owens, J. N. Puckett, Clifford Staples, J. R. Payne, J. H. Ben- nett, J. C. Bennett (deacon), Sam Shoemaker, J. J. Johnson, G. W. Hays, Hamp Smith, Newt Lancaster, Tom Edwards, G. C. Bennett, Jack Dooley, Albert Simp- son, Joe Davis, S. Wages, Lee Staples, Lester Veal, Jane Lancaster, Bob Harington, Grover Morris, C. J. Morris, W. W. Bailey, Homer Lancaster, Odus Puckett, Aster Puckett, H. T. Forester, J. B. Cole, H. I. Puckett, Garlin Lynn, S .H. Puckett (deacon), Charlie Smith, Odus Har- ris, E. Bailey, Tom Hamilton (deacon), Jennie Stone, M. J. Hamilton, Hilkar Karr, Elminer Maddox, Carlina Titshaw, R. E. Edwards, Tiller Holcomb, Josie Bailey, Laura Stone, Ella Coggins, Lena Karr, Ada Collins, S. C. Young, Alice Hays, Nancy Wheeler, E. B. Collins, Susie Owens, Mary Burson, Maud Dollar, Eula Owens, Rina Johnson, Willie Owens, Essie Karr, Kausie Tuggle, Anna Maddox, M. L. Bailey, Reecy Wilder, Maggie Talent, A. A. Safford, Safronia Puckett, Viola Staples, Lelana Payne, Julia Bennett, Mary Overby, Martha E.
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Bennett, Sallie Shoemaker, Mary Johnson, Maud Frazier, Roxie Karr, Maud Bennett, Mamie Coggins, Maggie Puckett, Effie Myers, Lizzie Bennett, Girlie Burson, Mattie Wages, Mrs. Dooley, Roxie Simpson, Bithy Morris, Laura Daniel, Dora Harington, Mamie Smith, Ruby Hadaway, Zilla Jones, Nancy Gess, Lautha Young, Mollie Lancaster, Stacy Coggins, Olethia Clark, Lizzie Hamilton, Lon Davis, J. J. Smith, Carrie Puckett, Mabelle Bailey, Martha McDaniel, E. E. White, Dilla Bailey, Mentora Clark, Della Maddox, Sarah Forester, Julia Berry, Lavida Puckett, N. H. Puckett, Mrs. Harri- son, Pearl Hadaway, Sallie Payne.
J. R. Karr was clerk of the church two years; J. B. Johnson, one year; W. W. Hamilton, four years; J. W. Ramey, two years; Floyd I. Overby, four years; J. C. Bennett, two years; J. J. Johnson, three years; G. W. Hays, one year ; W. F. Karr, one year.
Yellow River.
On August 25, 1871, the Yellow River Baptist church was organized. The membership of the new church was composed of the following: John Cain, Thurston Cain Lewis Nash, Mary Brown Lucinda Nash, Sarah Nash, Termelia Ford, John W. Nash, Margaret Nash, Mary Lee, Sarah Nash, Jessie H. Ragan, Sarah F. Ragan, Martha Cochran, Mary Garner.
Rev. T. E. Kennerly was chosen the church's first pastor, and he served as such till January 8, 1876, and received into the church thirty-two by baptism, twenty- one by letter.
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Rev. Persell served as pastor from January 8, 1876, to February 10, 1877, two members being added by let- ter. Rev. J. M. Webb was elected pastor on February 10, 1877, and served one year. Rev. M. Persell was again chosen pastor on January 9, 1878, and served until Feb-
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ruary 10, 1883, during which period ten joined the church. Rev. W. B. Haslett was pastor from February 10, 1883, to Feb. 12, 1887, and baptized ten members. Rev. A. T. Wood received eleven by baptism during his pastorate, from February 12, 1887, to January 7, 1891. Rev. J. E. Kennerly served the church as pastor from December
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13, 1891, to April 10, 1897, twenty-one joining during his pastorate. Rev. J. W. Singleton was elected pastor April 10, 1897, serving one year; Rev. J. E. Kennerly, on September 11, 1898, serving till November 8, 1902, adding thirteen to the membership of the church; Rev. M. D. George, on November 8, 1902, serving as pastor till January, 1911, during which time thirty-six joined this church. Rev. C. W. Johnson is the present pastor.
The present building was erected forty years ago, and is valued at $800.
The following gentlemen have acted as clerks: J. H. Ragan, W. R. Nash, D. T. Cain, F. M. Cain, W. S. Haynie, E. W. Davis, T. R. Jones, W. O. Cain, J. C. Simmons and D. E. Cain.
Among those who have filled the position of deacon may be mentioned John Cain, Lewis Nash, Walker Nash, Hip Ragan, James Gattis, D. T. Cain, F. M. Cain, Walker Davis, Wilburn Lee, G. C. Williams, Gus Wil- liams, Jim Hale, L. W. Nash, W. T. Nash, Wash Holt and Will Brownlee. The names of the sixty-four mem- bers appear below:
L. W. Nash, T. C. Holt, D. V. Jones, W. M. McElroy, John Britt, D. E. Cain, Gordon Jones, Willie Brownlee, William Brownlee, Wash Holt, Rich Holt, Willie Tur- ner, E. L. Huie, G. W. Phillips, F. C. Swaney, Paul Hay, M. L. Casey, Henry Hay, Virgil Nash, Ella Stephens, Altha Lee, Alhea Cain, Hittie Pittard, Luella Cuming, Rossa Hazelrigs, Hattie Britt, Annie Lunsford, Sarah Nash, Lidia A. King, Emma Britt, Annie Nash, Sarah Jones, Clarra Davis, Willie Holt, Jennie Johnson, Enna
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Holman, Dora Jordan, Dosa Harris, Ada Jones, Jennie Britt, Ellen Huie, Rosa Hart, Zudie Turner, Nancy Brownlee, Dollie Brownlee, Lula Nash, Effie Jones, Lillie Davis, Josie Phillips, Sarah Hart, Georgia E. Horn- buckle, Emma Hornbuckle, Annie Rawlins, Mary Clark, Lou Phillips, 'Ada Brownlee, Carrie Savancy, Estell Brownlee, Lee Brownlee, Aver Casey, Lona Hay, Pearl Lee, Caf Nichols, Emma Shaw.
Luxomni.
"Luxomni, Ga., July 20, 1895.
"The following presbytery met to organize a church : Rev. W. T. Aiken, Rev. J. P. McConnell, Rev. J. E. Ken- merly, F. M. Cain and E. C. McDaniel. Organized by electing W. G. Aikin, moderator; and E. C. McDaniel, clerk.
"The articles of faith of the Lawrenceville Associa- tion were adopted. Letters were called for and appli- cants for membership were enrolled, as follows: R. P. Garner, Leety Garner, M. B. Haney, J. M. McNeal, Mar- tha McNeal, R. N. Holt, Ange Holt, Mamy Collis, Joseph Garner, Katy Garner, Nannie Todd.
"The right hand of fellowship was given, and the pres- bytery declared them a regularly constituted Baptist church."
The above is the minute of the church, giving an ac- count of its organization.
One of the leading spirits in the work of organizing the church and building it up was R. N. Holt, now the clerk of the superior court of Gwinnett County.
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J. E. Kennerly was elected pastor, and served six years, during which time there were 53 additions to the church.
On September 14, 1901, W. H. Cox was elected pas-
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tor. He served one year and eight months and received 19 members.
On June 21, 1903, the church elected J. C. Johnson as pastor. He served one year and received one mem- ber.
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October 15, 1903, J. W. Montgomery was called to the pastoral care of the church. There were four addi- tions during his pastorate of one year.
A. H. Holland was called October 18, 1904, served two years and received nine members.
J. E. Kennerly was called November 25, 1906, and was pastor for one year and five months. He then re- signed. There were 14 additions during his pastorate.
On April 26, 1908, the church extended a call to S. W. Arnold, who pastored the church two years and seven months. He received 46 additions to the church while he was pastor.
T. C. Bray was called November 26, 1910, and is serving the church at present, August, 1911. Seventeen have joined the church under his preaching.
R. N. Holt was the first clerk. The present clerk is J. R. Garner.
The church stands on a two-acre lot and was erected in 1898. The committee to build the house consisted of R. N. Holt, G. S. Kelly, E. S. Garner, P. T. Matthews. The property is valued at $1,000.
The deacons are: R. P. Garner, S. E. Leverett, D. P. Phillips, J. M. McNeal and A. V. Williams.
The membership at present is 110. Of this number, 50 are males and 60 females, as follows :
R. P. Garner, J. M. McNeal, W. S. Lanier, J. W. Garner, L. M. Nash, G. C. Cash, E. A. Holt, O S. Phil- lips, R. A. Cash, L. H. Carter, J. F. Garner, Alvin Huff, F. R. Garner, T. D. Huff, J. F. Sikes, E. M. Jones, G. W. Stephens, D. P. Phillips, Clide Stephens, N. G. Bennett,
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P. T. Matthews, E. V. Withers, Cleve Cash, W. H. Clay, E. B. Holt, S. E. Leverett, A. V. Williams, Frank Wil- liams, W. M. Montgomery, R. L. Todd, Joe Medley, Gorden Nash, W. J. Garner, G. C. McKenney, Henry Clay, George Good, Ed Benton, J. L. Bennett, Lake Johnson, Fred Cain, J. M. Ledbetter, L. H. Carter, Jr., Thomas Hay, Jack Ledbetter, Homey Huey, L. B. Scruggs, Roy Clay, H. H. Sikes, F. M. Medley ; Leety Garner, M. T. Haney, Cordelia Nash, Laura Mat- thews, Ruby, Matthews, Nancy Garner, Emma Phillips, Maggie Kelly, Annie Withers, Ella Haney, Lucy Brannon, Mrs. C. H. Cash, Jennie Hopkins, Gency Mc- Neal, Lillie Garner, Neppie Hopkins, M. C. Cash, M. E. Cash, N. E. Cash, Mary J. Cain, S. C. Kelley, Callie Gar- ner, Maggie Jackson, Emma Alford, Mrs. C. D. Huff, Hasie Huff, Vessie Huff, S. J. Carter, Fannie Hale, Es- ther L. Garner, Ida Stephens, Fannie Montgomery, Bert Wood, N. E. Phillips, Bell Todd, Ava Garner, Lizzie Hale, Mollie Sikes, Sallie Shetlesworth, Bird Holt, Lemma Leverett, Mary Williams, Marthy J. Fields, Elizabeth C. Jackson, Dora Montgomery, Artie Bell Car- ter, Parthenia Montgomery, Roxie Shettesworth, Alma Phillips, Audry Huey, Cora Bennett, Clara Bennett, Elen Ledbetter, Janey Sprabery, Mary Sprabery, Valera Clay, Mary Lou Ledbetter, Nara Garner, Mrs. F. M. Medley.
Cedar Creek.
The organization of Cedar Creek Baptist church dates back to April 18, 1851. Its membership at organization
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included the following names: Jesse Osborn, J. M. Gar- rett, Thomas H. Harvil, Milton Osborn, J. S. Hunter, G. H. Stewart, E. D. Garrett, Jas. E. Garrett, Mahulda Garett, Priscilla Osborn, Elizabeth Harvil, Mary Brown, Elizabeth Ridgway, Bethany Brown, Nancy Simpson, Eliza A. Simpson, Nancy Wheeler, Rebecca Garrett, Susan Hoopaugh, Mary Manders, Mary Osborn, Martha A. Hunter, Julia A. Osborn, Sarah A. Stewart.
The first building was erected in 1851, and the present one in 1902, the same being valued at $800. ·
The pastors and the length of service follow: J. New- man, two years; H. Jackson, one year; D. H. Moncrief, one year ; B. L. Higgins, one year ; H. Jackson, one year ; J. Newman, one year; I. G. McNorton, one year ; A. J. Kelly, three years; I. G. McNorton, two years; A. J. Kelly, one year; W. H. Strickland, two years; A. J. Kelly, one year; T. E. Kenerly, one year; H. Jackson, one year; G. T. Robinson, two years; A. J. Kelly, one year ;; H. N. Rainey, three years; J. W. Butts, three years; G. L. Bagwell, three years ; E. L. Sisk, two years ; W. S. McCarty, three years; S. W. Arnold, two years ; J. M. Williams, three years; H. N. Rainey, six years; J. S. Settle, one year ; E. H. Jennings, one year ; J. W. Burson, one year ; J. S. Settle, two years. S. P. Siggins, the present pastor, is serving his second year.
The Sunday school numbers sixty-five, the superin- tendent being A. L. Jacobs.
The present members of the church are: J. H. Stew- art, J. E. Stewart, D. J. Armtsead, H. N. Rainey, Jr., J. S. Settle, J. W. Crow, J. D. Wood, W. H. Everett,
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Early Wood, Aticus Kircus, Sherd Everett, Dr. J. M. Saunders, L. G. Wood, W. R. Grizzle, N. W. Cook, Par- ker Dunn, Birtus Day, H. B. Grizzle, Robt. Settle, Levi Smith, James Magness, J. H. Anglin, A. L. Brown, J. W. Bratcher, Luther Grizzle, M. J. Stancil, J. A. Roberts, G. W. Bradberry, H. E. Hudgins, J. H. Kircus, E. J. McEIduff, Sarah McElduff, N. C. Armstead, Sarah F. Meadow, Emily Meadow, Sarah Rainey, Caroline Griffin, Jane Queen, M. E. Griffin, Miranda Manders, Alice Sellers, Angie Wilborn, Ninnie Bradberry, Olivia Kircus, A. S. Ray, L. H. Armstead, I. Z. Crow, Sarah Neice, Tomorah Mobley, Martha Armstead, Amanda Rainey, Annie Ed- wards, Fannie Armstead, Nokie Burel, M. L. Meadow, Julia McElduff, Lucy Hudgins, Martha A. Hudgins, N. J. Settle, Lizzie Bowles, Lucy Dangler, Emily Griz- zle, Mary Smith, L. A. Bradberry, Martha Stanley, Narcy Magness, M. M. Anglin, Eula Anglin, Ada Jordan, Annie Adams, Sallie J. Wood, Ella Nichols, W. H. Eeverett, Mollie Day, Sarah Owens, S. A. Ray, Essie Watts, Dora Mae Carlyle, Leila Sellers, Sarah Carlyle, Pearl Queen, Mary Ann Everett, J. F. Burson, Josie Saunders, Bertha Fowler, Mattie Queen, Jennie Kircus, Malya D. Sellers, Rachel R. Grizzle, Lizzie Bowles, M. L. Bratcher, Sudie Queen, Claudie Grizzle, Leila Armstead, Lillie Mae Wood, Masie Sellers, Alice C. Wages, Maggie Chapman, Bertha Bradberry, Ellen Cook, Lena Hudgins, Hattie Queen, Nellie Hudgins, Ida Hudgins, Myrtie Stancil, Annie Roberts, Laura Saunders, Flora Stancil, Lucine Anglin, Floy Wood, Burtan Ray, Sam Magnix, John Orr, Ethel Everett, Mertie Porter, Cora Stewart, Mary
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Derring, Mandy Sauls, Bell Hudgins, Elbertie Wood, Wm. Sauls, Ida Sauls, Claud Sauls.
Walnut Grove.
This church is located near the camp ground, two miles north of Lawrenceville. It was constituted Sep- tember 13, 1872, with B. J. Bailey, A. J. Abbott, J. C. Mc Connell, William Haslett, Hannah A. Bailey, Mary Mc Connell, Manaley Haslett as members.
There have been two church buildings, one erected in 1874, the present one in 1885 and is valued at $700.
William Haslett was pastor two years; J. H. Braziel one year ; A. H. Holland one year; F. V. Cheek two years; William Haslett one year; W. W. Owen one year ; J. M. Davis one year ; J. C. Johnson one year ; W. B. Haslett three years ; J. M. Williams one year ; W. W. Owen one year ; A. H. Holland one year ; J. S. Settle one year; W. B. Haslett one year ; J. C. Johnson two years ; W. B. Haslett one year; W. W. Owen one year; J. R. Wall one year ; J. J. Adams one year ; J. W. Montgomery three years ; D. C. Simpson one year.
The list of members follows: A. J. Abbott, G. H. Clack, W. D. Clack, S. W. Fountain, T. A. Haslett, J. R. Hutchins, J. O. Jones, Abe McGee, Iverson Russell, R. J. Russell, E. D. Sammon, R. W. Sammon, J. M. M. Pierce, Amos Page, W. T. Chesser, Ely Landers, Nelson Foun- tain, Mary Byrd, S. J. Chesser, Almedia Clack, M. L. Dav- is, N. E. Fountain, S. H. Fountain, Gillie Hutchins, M. J. Hewett, Mary Hewett, Sallie Lott, R. E. Langley, Hes- ter McGee, Carrie Sammon, J. T. Fountain, Mamie Gun-
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ter, Sylvie McGee, Fellie Davis, Zenie Clack, Jenie Lan- ders, Pearl Henderson, Ines Patton, Benar Landers, Birdie Prewett.
Gloster.
The Gloster Baptist church was organized April 12, 1901, with these members: J. M. Wages, Dicy Wages, J. W. Wages, Frank Hughes, Killian Jackson, W. E. Hughes, Elizabeth Jackson, M. A. Hughes, Manery Hughes, Henry Hughes, J. F. Langley, Zilla Langley.
Rev. J. E. Kennerly organized the church and was pastor one year. Thirteen joined the church during his pastorate.
E. W. Davis was the next pastor and served two years. Four joined the church while he served it. R. G. Braziel was pastor one year and received eleven into its membership. E. W. Davis again served four years, twenty-four being added to. the church during this time. The present pastor is J. W. Fowler and he has received five members.
The church building was erected in 1902 and is worth $500.
The present members are Dicy Wages, Frank Hughes, William Jackson, Elizabeth Jackson, M. A. Hughes, Manery Sorrells, W. E. Hughes, Henry Hughes, J. F. Langley, Zella Langley, W. J. Hughes, E. W. Davis, Claridy Couey, Verandice Hughes, Callie Hughes, Mattie Wages, Annie Davis, Cammie Wages, Mark Hughes, Renie Britt, Annie Hughes, Tommie Holland, Sallie Brown, W. T. Nash, Ebb Ivey, Sarah Ivey, Pollie Dut-
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ton, John Montgomery, Nancy Crow, Leila Hudson, Rox- ie Harrison, Adizoo Hughes, Sallie Montgomery, L. J. Pierce, Jane Pierce, Alma Davis, Ruby Fowler, Mattie Fowler.
Pleasant Grove.
This church is located on the Monroe road four miles south east of Lawrenceville. It was organized August 28, 1908. The leading spirits in the movement that led to its organization are W. J. Turner and J. B. Whitworth, two well known and representative citizens in that com- munity .. From the minutes is taken the following : "Whereas, a number of brethern and sisters who are regular baptized members of Baptist churches, believing; that it will tend to the glory of God and the advancement of his Kingdom, have enrolled their names as candidates to be consecrated to God in a church capacity, and having called a presbytery of ministers and deacons, convened according to previous announcement. The presbytery was organized by electing Rev. A. J. Holland moderator, and J. B. Whitworth, clerk. Rev. J. P. McConnell preached on this occasion from 10th verse of the 43rd Chapter of Isaiah. The brethren and sisters whose names follow came forward and presented letters of dismission from Baptist Churches; W. J. Turner, Matilda Turner, C. H. Hill, Mary E. E. Hill, J. M. Head, Mary E. Royals.
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