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Shiloh.
This church is located in Walton County not far from Loganville and not far across the Gwinnett county line. Many of its members reside in Gwinnett county.
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It was organized June 21, 1823, its members being James Rice, Balding Whitlow, Jessey Peters, Abel Gow- er, Robt. Gower, Wm. Drummonds, Southward Segars, Joshua Morgan, W. Chandler, Jane Moor, Martha Peters, Elizabeth Gower, Mary Gower, Nancy Steward, Rachel
SHILOH PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH.
Morgan, Mary Chandler, Sarah Rhodes, Nancy Martin, Sarah Brand, Nancy Moore, Rhody Peters, Mary Whit- low.
The present building was erected in 1908.
The church was first served by John Barrett, who was pastor three years. Mitchel Bennett served from June 27, 1827 to February 21, 1835. Then Wm .Lacey served
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from 1835 to the division in the Baptist denomination in 1837. On January 25, 1838, the Shiloh Primitive Bap- tist church was organized. The presbytery consisted of Benjamin Still, Jeremiah Daniel, Willis Norris, Joel Colley. The members organized with were Elisha Wat- son, Thos. J. Edwards, Elisha Collins, Joshua Morgan, George W. Drummond, Robt. Spinks, Humphrey Hurst, Joseph Ewing, James Watson, Tyre Hoes, John Watson, Elizabeth Hoes, Charlott Moor, Christina Watson, Sim- eon Edwards, Nancy Edwards, Emily Collins, Nancy Allen, Gillia Camp, Rachel Morgan, Milley Drummonds, Sarah Hurst.
Since 1837, the following pastors have served the church: Jeremiah Daniel, Isam Gunter, Benjamin Still, Kinching Rambo, S. R. Smith, Thos. G. Wood, E. B. B. Shaw, W. C. Almond, N. B. Hardy, W. O. Almond, J. T. Jordan, who served eight years from August 6, 1887; J. R. Chandler, nine years from August 4, 1895 : James M. Livsey has served from 1904 to the present time.
The present board of deacons consists of J. J. Gar- rett, B. T. Brand R. L. Kennerly, E. T. Watson, J. P. Cown, J. R. Wilson.
James N. Moore was the first clerk and served four years. Elisha Watson served next and up to the division in 1837. Since that time the following brethern have served as clerks: T. J. Edwards, John McCurdy, James R. Garrett, W. J. Badgett, J. J. Garrett, B. T. Brand, J. P. Cannon. B. T Brand was clerk from June, 1878, to October 23, 1909, a period of 31 years.
The membership of this church totals ninety-eight.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCHES, SOUTH.
Level Creek.
BY MARY WHITEHEAD.
Level Creek Methodist church was originally located on the hill about one fourth of a mile on the north side of Level creek ,and some fifty yards to the left of the road from Lawrenceville to Strickland's Ferry, near where Wyatt S. Moore's house now stands. The church took its name from the creek it stood near-by.
The grave yard where some of the first settlers are resting is in Moore's field in full view of the road.
This church was organized by Rev. W. J. Parks in in the latter part of 1822, or first of 1823, in a small log house built for Phillips Lamar to teach school in. The members taken in by letter were Geo. S. Casper (local preacher), wife and two or three children, Joseph R. Thompson and wife, Wiley Brogdon and wife, Joseph R. Douglass, wife and two or three children, Samuel Brown, Sr. and wife, Wilson Strickland and wife, John Martin and wife, and others, perhaps, not left on record.
After the crop was laid by in 1828, notice was given that on a certain day the work of building a church (or rather a meeting house, as it was called in those days) would commence and all were invited to contribute, not in money, which was scarce, nor in script, which was un- known, there being no particular person to head the sub- scription list except the one that should first appear on
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the ground, armed with club, axe, broad-axe, cross-cut saw, or froe and maul. By 8 or 9 o'clock it seemed as if everybody was there, saint and sinner, and in a few days, a hewn log wall 30 by 40 feet was up and covered, with floor and doors made, with large wooden hinges, and not a dollar seen nor heard of, except to buy nails. Wilson Strickland, being the owner of a saw mill, re- ceived orders to bring in stocks and he soon had the planks sawed out. It was for this and all other churches that Wilson Strickland furnished plank, also to settlers who were unable to buy a floor for their cabins. It is sa'd of him, "He was as clever as he was big." He weighed 450 avoirdupois.
This church flourished most wonderfully in those early years, and soon there was a large membership. In the year 1838, it was decided to remove to the place where it now stands; but before leaving this ancient, sacred spot, there are other important items in the history of the first settlers of our county in connection with this community that will do to be put on record. In 1822, in the summer season, Jones Douglass opened the first Sunday school of this county in his own house and among his own children, but invited other children of the neigh- borhood to attend, which they did, and in a few weeks it became a very popular institution and the first of the kind that had ever been heard of by any in attendance. It increased in interest and magnitude until it became necessary to remove to the school house for the better accomodation of the upper neighborhood, where it still increased more rapidly than before, and in a short time,
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nearly all the youths within three or four miles were en- gaged in it, beside a good many grown people who came in as scholars-generally from fifty to seventy-five men engaged in the exercises. Wiley Brogdon, J. R. Thomp- son and others came in as teachers and managers, but Jones Douglass was looked upon as principal manager. Sunday schools were not run in those days as they are at present. No books were used except spelling books and Testaments-no such a thing known as question book, Sunday school bell or anything of the kind in this country. School would be opened at an early hour, with singing and prayer, then be conducted very much like an everyday school until time for divine services, after which a recess of about one hour was given, during which time the usual refreshments were enjoyed as much as the most splendid basket dinner would be at the present day. With rare exceptions, it consisted mainly of corn- pone and hog meat, with occasionally fried chicken and venison ham. A circumstance occurred one morning at this school, which drew the attention of teacher and scholars for a few minutes. A boy well up in his teens. being a little behind time, jerked off his hat at the door in a hurry, when a brown corn biscuit, about four inches in diameter, tumbled out on the floor with the noise of a pound weight, and rolled about ten feet before he could capture it. He proceeded to his place promptly, and did not consider himself set back an inch in any respect, in the estimation of even the girls present, as he was only a boy. The boys in those days were willing to be boys, until they were men. About half an hour in the afternoon
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exercises were spent in learning the spelling lesson. Then the most interesting part came. A circle of from thirty to forty formed to spell by heart, one good hand to give out and the rest spell. Men, women, boys and girls all engaged and "turning down" was carefully at- tended to. About 1826, a few copies of the Union Ques- tion Book were procured and from then to the present day, for eighty-five years, Level Creek has been noted for its well conducted Sunday school.
About 1829-30, the "Temperance Cause" took a start in this county under a regular organization. Jones Douglass invited Rev. Gunn, a Baptist preacher of this county, to preach a temperance sermon at Old Level Creek, which he did on Sunday after giving ample notice. The new church not being large enough, a one horse wagon was drawn in the edge of the large and well worn "town ball" yard in which Mr. Gunn stood, and delivered a most convincing argument from the text, "The wise man forseeth the evil and hideth himself, but the wicked pass on and are punished." It would be safe to say, per- haps, that thirty-nine out of every forty of the large congregation attended out of mere curiosity, but when the book was opened and the sober portion appealed to, Sterling Roberts, pastor of Suwanee, got into the wagon and informed those of his church that he was convinced and was going to enlist in the cause and invited them to join him, when Joseph DeFreese and others of his charge followed.
Wiley Brogdon stepped upon a log and inquired if his joining would prevent him from selling his stills and
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stands, which privilege was granted. Thompson Moore's stills and stands were soon sold and their hogs and the newcomers enjoyed the fruits of their large and thrifty young peach orchards. Level creek was frequently visited by James Rux (local preacher) and Eli Elkins (exhorter). Joseph R. Thompson and Jones Douglass were first class leaders. This church sent out several prominent members of the Georgia conference at an early day.
The first was Tillman Douglas, son of Jones Doug- las, who joined the conference in 1827 and was an ef- ficient minister of the gospel until 1843. He died in Burke County, Ga., May 28, 1863. Reverend Samuel Anthony was licensed to preach at Level creek. "Uncle Anthony," as he was called, was well known and hon- ored throughout the Georgia conference. He was one time Presiding Elder and was also president of the Orphan's Home of the South Georgia conference. The next who received license to preach at Level Creek was Isaac Rutherford, a zealous and successful local minister.
In 1838 or about that time, the church was moved one half mile south and a large log house was built on the same side of the road, both being on the land of Thompson Moore.
In 1854-5, a frame house was built which was at the cross-roads, the one from Lawrenceville to Cumming, the other from Hutchin's Ferry to Hog Mountain. Re- becca Douglas, wife of Jones Douglas, who died in 1863, was the last one that remained a member from the organ- ization to that time. Among the prominent members
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at the building of this church were the Baxters, Clowers, Brandons, Brogdons, Moores, Armstrongs, Wisdoms, Caspers, Thompsons, Harrises, Kings, Browns, William- sons, Rutherfords, Reeses, Stricklands, Borns, Verners, Kennedys, Wheelers, Hutchins, Chapmans, Sudderths, Roberts, Hortons, Whites.
Rev. J. H. Reese was the first to receive license to preach in this church. He was a young man of great promise, who honored his calling as an itinerant minis- ter for a few years and died in the triumphs of a living faith in Christ. He was the son of Rev. J. B. Reese (local) who for many years delighted to preach, sing and pray for the people of Level Creek and the surround- ing country, and though he has been gone to his re- ward these many years, he still lives in the memory of many people.
Rev. Thompson Moore was a prominent local preach- er for a number of years and died with the assurance of rest in Heaven.
Rev. James H. Baxter, youngest son of Joseph W. Baxter, was licensed to preach when quite young and joined the North Georgia conference. He was a zealous, holy-ghost preacher for many years. Also, Rev. John M. Armstrong, youngest son of Martin W. Armstrong, joined the conference when quite young and was a prom- inent member for a number of years, and is still an ef- ficient minister of the gospel, being at the present time a member of the Texas conference.
About 1863-4 the church and Sunday school were in the most flourishing condition perhaps of its history.
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"Grove Meetings" and "Twilight Prayer Meetings" were common in those days. People would go for miles to attend with one aim in view: The working out of their salvation. The woods would ring with "hallelujahs" from the good old men and women and those getting the first glimpse of the beautiful side of life-the turning from darkness to light.
Martin W. Armstrong and Joseph W. Baxter were principal leaders in these meetings. Their prayers and good works are yet alive, and will live through the ages. Other faithful church workers and Sunday school super- intendents from that day to the present, are; Thompson Moore, Newton Horton, Joseph W. Armstrong, Luther Wisdom, John M. Armstrong, Newton Verner, Arbin Moore, Dolph Hutchins, Emory S. Brogdon, Robert Kennedy, J. H. Harris, Guy S. Hutchins, J. Hamp Moore, C. L. Hutchins, J. C .Moore.
In 1897, the present church was built costing one thousand ($1,000) dollars. The house and land are now valued at fifteen hundred ($1,500) dollars.
J. E. England was pastor in charge at the time of the building of this church. He was on the work three years, and some of the greatest revivals ever known were at this church during his pastorate. More than 70 were converted and received into the church, the result of his preaching. His good work will never die. The following are the names of the pastors since 1889: W. W. Oslin, one year ; J. W. Quillian, one year, received 20 members : W. A. Farris, one year, 7 members ; J. E. Rorie, one year, 6 members; W. T. Hunnicutt, one year, 11 members ;
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T. H. Timmons, one year, 6 members; J. E. England, three years, 71 members; H. A. Hodges, one year, 12 members; T. J. Warlick, one year, 5 members; W. L. Singleton, one year, 5 members ; F. G. Golden, one year, 1 member; W. W. Gaines, two years, 7 members ; N. E. McBrayer, one year ; S. H. Braswell, two years, 16 mem- bers ; F. R. Smith, one year, 5 members ; J. W. Stipe, two years, 8 members; A. E. Scott, present pastor, 3 mem- bers.
The old church record was destroyed by fire a few years ago, hence, the explanation for the names of pas- tors and other important items in the history of the church being omitted.
Officers and teachers of the Level Creek Sunday School: J. C. Moore, Superintendent ; J. H. Moore, As- sistant Superintendent ; J. D. Brogdon, Secretary ; J. C. Moore, Chorister; Miss Ava Brogdon, Organist ; Mrs. Lena Thompson, Librarian. Teachers : Miss Cora Moore, Miss Clara Whitehead, J. H. Moore, Mrs. Annie Brog- don, Miss Belvia Fields, C. L. Hutchins.
Members: Mrs. Martha J. Wisdom, Mrs. Mattie A. Whitehead, Mr. Wm. P. Moore, Mrs. Victoria Moore, Mr. Charlie Moore, Miss Cora Moore, Mrs. Sallie Moore Higgins, Mr. S. Capers Moore, Mr. J. Hamp Moore, Mr. W. T. Moore, Mrs. Susan A. Brogdon, Miss Annie Brog- don, Mr. Jack T. Brogdon, Mr. Joseph D. Brogdon, Mrs. Esther Byrd, Mrs. Clem Roberts, Mr. J. C. Byrd, Mr. R. M. Wheeler, Mrs. Abe Wheeler, Mrs. Elizabeth Ken- nedy, Mr. Wm. M. Adams, Mrs. Martha Adams, Wyatt S. Moore, Miss Julia King, Mrs. Nancy E. Moore, Mrs.
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Beulah Moore, Hattie F. Fields, Mrs. L. M. Hutchins, Mary Sudderth, Mr. R. T. Martin, Mr. George R. Rob- erts, Mr. James Roberts, Mrs. Melissa Price, Miss Lucin- dy Martin, Mr. Robert L. Sudderth, Mr. Wm. D. Price, Mrs. Sallie A. Price, Mrs. Sallie C. Bartley, Mrs. Belle Burton, Mr. Fletcher Wells, Mrs. Era B. Brogdon, Mr. Arthur Brogdon, Mr. John W. Brogdon, Mr. S. H. Ben- nett, Mrs. Adaline Hamby, Mr. G. Lester Price, Mrs. Lorena Roberts, Mr. Charlie O'shields, Mrs. Catherine O'shields, Mrs. Octavia Baer, Mr. J. W. Price, Miss Avie Brogdon, Mr. Garland Harris, Mrs. Lena Moore, Mrs. Willie Wilburn, Mrs. Nellie Humphrey, Mrs. Floy Wil- son, Mrs. Annie Brogdon, Mr. George Moore, Miss Mary Whitehead, Mr. Elba Brogdon, Mr. Edward Brogdon, Mrs, Clara Tyson, Mr. Alfred Price, Mr. Early Price, Mr. Clif. Brogdon, Mr. Joseph Moore, Mrs. Clyde Maltbie, Miss Clara Mae. Whitehead, Mr. Quillian Harris, Mr. Boyd Venable, Mr. Albert Sudderth, Mr. Turner Sud- derth, Mr. William Hamby, Mr. C. L. Hutchins, Mr. W. S. Moore, Miss Inez Moore, Miss Ola Thompson, Mr. J. W. Thompson, Mrs. Fannie Thompson, Mr. J. N. Brogdon, Mrs. Sarah E. Brogdon, Miss Mary E. Brog- don, Miss Velvie Moore, Mrs. Mamie Brogdon, Mrs. Lena Thompson, Miss Lavetta Roberts, Miss Della Thomp- son, Miss Claudie Thompson, Miss Ivis Moore, Mrs. Liz- zie K. Shelley, Mrs. Izzie Wright, Mr. R. W. Maltbie, Mr. Craver Brogdon, Mr. Quinton Roberts, Mr. Aaron Moore, Miss Etta Roberts, Mr. Mack M. Orr, Mrs. Ophelia Orr, Miss Minnie Orr, Miss, Lillie Orr, Miss Winnie Orr, Mr. Luther Thompson, Miss Elenor Moore,
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Miss Phenie Brogdon, Mr. Paul Sims, Miss Corine Moore, Miss Winnie Moore.
Lawrenceville.
Lawrenceville was chartered as a town in 1822. It was quite a small place at that time. It has been impos- sible to secure data as to the organization of the Meth- odists in Lawrenceville. Doubtless about the time the town was chartered, a Methodist church was organized, as the Methodist itinerant went practically everywhere. Jesse Murphey, Elias Norton, Wm. Maltbie and Isham Williams were among the first members of the church. Jesse Murphey was for a long time class leader and superintendent of the Sunday school. The first building was located in the old cemetery. It was a small wooden building. The second church building was erected in 1854 on the school hill. This was replaced by another wooden building about 20 years ago, which was burned about 10 years ago when the present brick building was erected. In 1840, Rev. W. R. Branham, the father of the present pastor, was in charge of the Gwinnett circuit, of which Lawrenceville was one of the churches. For many years the Lawrenceville church was in the Gwin- nett circuit, consisting of perhaps, twenty or more chur- ches and preaching places. In 1846, John M. Vestal was P. C. Along in those days, Dr. Alexander Means, Judge Longstreet, Dr. Ignatius Few and Allen Turner preached in Lawrenceville, but none of them were in charge of the work. In 1851, Rev. Allen was P. C .; 1856-7, J. W. Burke ; 1858-9, John W. Yarbrough ; 1860, J. D. Anthony ;
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1866, Lucius Anthony ; 1867-8, J. M. Lowry ; 1872, F. F. Reynolds; 1873, Geo. Kramer; 1874, J. R. Pate; 1875, R. R. Johnson; 1876, V. V. Harlan ; 1878, J. R. Smith ; 1879-80, H. M. Quillian ; 1881-82, W. M. Winn; 1883, K. Read; 1884-85, J. R. King; 1886-87, E. K. Aiken ; 1888, B. E. L. Timmons; 1889, G. K. Quillian; 1890, M. H. Edwards; 1891-92, S. B. Ledbetter; 1893, J. L. Moon ; 1894, W. A. Parks ; 1896-97-98, J. E. England ; 1899, H. A. Hodges; 1900, T. J. Warlick; 1901, G. W. Griner ; 1902, J. A. Timmerman ; 1903, L. W. Rivers ; 1904, F. P. Spen- cer ; 1905, Wallace Rogers ; 1906, J. F. Nixon ; 1907-08, O. I .. Kelley ; 1909-10, C. H. Branch ; 1911, W. R. Branham. Up to 1910, the Lawrenceville church was connected with some other church. In 1910, the church had 303 mem- bers. During the present year, 32 have been added to the membership, making the membership in 1911, 335. The Sunday school has 150 pupils, with a fine average at- tendance. There is an Epworth League of 40 members. For 1911, $1000 is assessed for salary of the pastor, and $512 for benevolence. 17 adults and 2 infants have been baptized. The church has made steady progress numer ically and financially. The year 1911 has been marked by a gracious revival, known as the "tent meeting," from which much good has resulted.
The church property including the parsonage and church building is valued at $9000.
The Lawrenceville Camp ground is the property of the Lawrenceville Methodist Church. The tract of land contains 50 acres, and was bought in 1832 by Elisha Winn, William Maltbie, Isham Williams, Buckner Har-
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ris and George Brogdon for $50 or $1 per acre. Each of the above named men paid $10. The land is now well worth $50 per acre.
The first camp meeting was held in 1833, the year the stars fell. Camp meetings have been held continuously ever since except during and a few years after the civil war. The pavilion was burned during the war and ano- ther erected in its place.
Buford.
The Buford Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was organized, August 19, 1871 by Rev. Joshua Bradford and Dr. "Buck" Williams, as he was familiarly called, with twenty-six members. They were Mrs. M. B. Garner, M. S. Garner, Miss Julia Garner, G. G. Bowman, Van Davis, Emily A. Davis, Mary Davis, Elinor M. Davis, Margaret Pass, A. L. Davis, M. B. Davis, Sinia Davis, W. G. Stevens, Margaret Stevens, W. J. Lott, Julius Bowman, Sarah C. Davis, Amanda Pirkle, Mary J. Black, S. L. Bowman, Emanuel Sudderth, Caroline Sudderth, Matthew C. Maddox. William Maddox, Elizabeth Mick- ler and Herod Pass.
Four hundred dollars was at once raised and a church building begun. Half the amount was given by two men, Col. Larkin Smith, a devout Episcopalian, and T. S. Garner, a member of Trinity Church, Atlanta. The church was added to the Lawrenceville circuit, Rev. F. F. Reynolds, P. C. and R. P. Martyn, Junior Preacher. In 1872, the church was assessed $60 for quarterage, which it paid and $11 for foreign missions.
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In 1873, the Lawrenceville circuit was divided and Buford was placed in the Duluth circuit with Level Creek, Suwanee, Duluth, Mt. Zion, Flowery Branch and Sardis.
BUFORD METHODIST CHURCH.
That year, Buford was assessed $125 quarterage and paid $185.
The church building which had only been hulled in, was completed in 1875 and dedicated by Rev. W. A. Dodge, P. E., Rev. M. H. Eakes, pastor. In 1885, the Duluth circuit was divided and Buford was placed in
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J. M. JOHNSON, Clerk of Sugar Hill Church.
M. C. ETHRIDGE, Clerk Chestnut Grove.
J. R. CAIN, Member Liberty Church.
A. A. LOVELESS, Clerk Hebron Church.
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the Flowery Branch circuit with Bethlehem, Level Creek, Shiloh and Sardis. In 1891, the Flowery Branch circuit was divided. Buford was made a half station with preaching twice a month, and Bethlehem, Level Creek and Shiloh associated with it: This circuit continued only two years. In the fall of 1893, Buford was made a station taking all of the time of her pastor.
In 1876, a memorable District Conference was held in Buford which illustrated the Buford spirit. After Buford had been selected as the place of meeting, a rumor was spread abroad that Buford was not able to entertain it and steps were taken to change the place of meeting. Whereupon, Buford got busy and notified the presiding elder that Buford would not only entertain the delegates but all visitors that cared to come. They came over two hundred strong and had a great meeting.
Buford has been served by the following pastors : 1871, Joshua Bradford, supply ; 1872, F. F. Reynolds, P. C. and R. P. Martyn, Junior P. C .; 1873, George Cra- mer, P. C. and R. P. Martyn, Junior P. C .; 1874-5, M. H. Eakes; 1876-7, John Carr; 1878, W. P .Smith; 1879, J. Rembert Smith ; 1880, J. A. Perryman ; 1881-2, Dr. H. S. Bradley ; 1883, J. H. Mashburn; 1884, B. Sanders ; 1886, H. L. Embry ; 1887-8, M. H. Eakes ; 1889, E. G. Murrah, 1890, W. W. Oslin; 1891, J. W. Quillian ; 1892, W. A. Farris ; 1894-5, W. T. Hunnicutt ; 1896, C. V. Weathers ; 1897, T. C. Betterton ; 1898-9, H. L. Embry ; 1900-1, T. M. Tumlin ; 1902, C. C. Cary ; 1903, J. B. Allen ; 1904, W. T. Hamby ; 1905-6, A. C. Cantrell; 1907-8-9-10, S. A. Har- ris ; 1911, Henry B. Mays.
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The officers of the church at present, 1911, are as follows: Stewards, Bona Allen, Sr., Chairman ; E. L. Lockhart, Treasurer and Recording Steward; Carl Per- ry, Secretary ; V. H. Allen, W. C. Drake, Dr. O. D. Hall, A. G. Hamilton, C. S. Maffet, L. P. Patillo, W M. Pra- ter, M. C. Shadburn, L. T. Sudderth.
Trustees of church and parsonage, Bona Allen, Sr., J. S. Epsy, W. B. Shadburn, J. T. Smith and L. P. Pat- illo.
Local preacher, J. P. Neese and W. A. Tarpley, super- annuate, member of North Georgia Conference.
Church Secretary, J. G. Blackwood.
Superintendents Sunday school, Idus Bowden and W. N. Nunn, Asso. Sec. S. S., Carl Perry and Ralph Gordy. Teachers in Sunday school: Adults, Prof. W. N. Nunn, Mrs. W. N. Nunn ; Seniors, Mrs. M. C. Shadburn, J. Loss Shadburn, Mrs. W .B. Brogdon ; Intermediates, M. C. Shadburn, W. C. Drake, V. H. Allen ; Juniors, Mrs. H . W. Christian, Mrs. O. S Williams, H W. Christian; Pri- mary, Misses Fannie Lou Patillo and Dessie Sudderth ; Beginners, Mrs. H. B. Mays : Supt. Cradle Roll, Mrs. H. B. Mays ; Supt. Home Department, Mrs. H. W. Christ- ian.
Enrollment of Sunday school, main school, 283 ; Home Department, 75; Cradle Roll, 48. President Woman's Mission Society, Mrs. M. S. Garner ; President, Epworth League, Carl Perry.
The present church was built during the pastorate of W. T. Hunnicutt, 1894-5, at a cost of $8000 but has be- come inadequate to accommodate the growing Sunday
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school. A new church, or at least, a new Sunday school building will be erected in the near future.
The church pays her pastor $1500, P. E. $240, missions and conference claims, $850. During 1910, total raised and expended was $3242.87.
During the pastorate of S. A. Harris, the parsonage was completely overhauled, a second story added and now possesses a comfortable eight room preacher's home.
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