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He was called and licensed to preach the same year. Rev. J. Thomas was assistant pastor and clerk of the church at that time. But Rev. Thomas being called to another field, Bro. Butler was elected to succeed him. He served the church as clerk for several years and also as deacon and a teacher in the Sunday School. In October, 1882, he entered State University under the presidency of Dr. W. J. Sim- mons. At that time the school was known as the Kentucky Normal and Theological Institute. He spent eight years of study in this school, graduating from the theological and normal courses in 1886, and from the college classical course in 1890.
He received his first call to the pastorate in August of 1888, from the church at Junction City, Ky., and was ordained for that church in September of the same year at Paris, Ky. Upon recommenda- tion of President Simmons, he was elected to the Chair of Latin and Greek by Trustees of Natchez Baptist College, Natchez, Miss., in 1890. He re- signed this position, however, after five months to give himself to the pastorate at Junction City, his first church. But upon returning to Kentucky, he was elected to take the Chair of Latin and French
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at State University. Rev. Butler has served the First Baptist Church at Winchester, and also a sec- ond time at the University.
He has taught several years in the public schools of the State. In 1898, he was elected as District Missionary for Eastern Kentucky, in which place he served for ten years. In 1908, he took charge of the First Baptist Church of Versailles, which was left vacant by the death of Rev. C. Smothers.
Rev. Butler is still serving this church and is also instructing a class of young preachers at Lexington. In recognition of his ability and worth, State Uni- versity conferred upon him the honorary degree of D.D., in 1914. Rev. Butler has been married twice ; the first time to Miss Amelia Clay Hughes at Paris in 1891. Four children were born of this union. Delphia C., Rice B., Anna Amelia and Geo. W. All are living but Anna Amelia, who died in infancy.
His first wife died the 18th of May, 1907, and in April, 1909, he was married to Mrs. Fannie E. Camp- bell of Peytontown, Madison county, Kentucky. Rev. Butler has been in the service of the denomina- tion for 30 years and has served the Consolidated Association, as Secretary, since 1894.
THE FIRST COLORED BAPTIST CHURCH OF VERSAILLES, KY.
The present house of worship was erected under Rev. R. Lee (deceased), of Georgetown, Ky. This church and the church at Georgetown were under his care at the same time, but it is said the church had two pastors before Rev. Lee. They were Rev. Almsted Steel and Rev. Geo. W. Dupee. But prob- ably the church as an organized force, began to be
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felt under the pastorate of Rev. Lee. Bro. Lee preached at Versailles two Sundays and at George- town two Sundays. This method was kept up until his death, which occurred in February of 1876. Up- on the death of Rev. Lee, Rev. Cary Smothers took charge and continued in the service until his death in 1907. So, under the 31 or 32 years' service of Rev. Smothers, the church prospered and increased to a membership of nearly twelve hundred. Its present membership is approximately estimated at about one thousand. Rev. R. B. Butler succeeded Dr. Smothers, and is getting things well in hand and striving to develop the forces upon all lines of de- nominational work. 300 added to the church under Rev. Butler's pastorate, several new church auxilia- ries have been effected, and upon the whole the old church is moving steadily forward. The church has a live Sunday School and B. Y. P. U., and contrib- utes directly and through all her auxiliaries regular- ly to missions and to Christian education and to be- nevolence and charity. Under the leadership of the present pastor, Rev. R. B. Butler, the church has purchased and paid for a nice parsonage house and lot worth $3,000. The next great task that will claim their attention is the purchase of a cite for the erection of a new church building.
REV. L. A. OFFUTT, A. B., B. Th.
Born in Logan County, Ky. Attended school at State University. Ordained Oct. 10, 1907. Pastor- ed one church and baptized thirty-souls. Rev. Of- futt is pastoring Bethel First Church at Anchorage and is also instructor in State University.
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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, FOREST, ANCHORAGE, KY.
This church was organized, July, 1900, with a membership of eight. It held services in different homes. A lot was donated by Sister Birdie Haskins, on which the present edifice was erected. It has had four supplying ministers and two regularly called pastors. The following have served the church: Revs. A. G. Hall, Charles Wallace, J. W. Mitchell, G. W. Floyd, R. J. Terrell and the present pastor, Rev. L. A. Offutt, who took charge, September, 1910. Under Rev. Offutt the membership has doubled it- self. The church is alive to all denominational work; is a beautiful church, has a membership of 49; a good Sunday School, Missionary Society and Children's Band.
MRS. LUCY REED.
Mrs. Lucy Reed, better known as Mother Reed, was born in Caroline county, Virginia, and was sold by Negro traders to one Noah Reed of Graves coun- ty, Ky., over 60 years ago. She professed hope in Christ when but a small girl in Virginia. After the years of slavery she was baptized by Rev. George Dupee and joined the Washington St. Baptist Church, of which she has been a faithful and con- sistent member.
She is alive and active in her home doing all her work. She is just as willing to work for the church as in her young days. The doors are seldom opened and finds her not there. She is near a hundred years of age and keeps up every obligation of her church.
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MRS. MAGGIE M. STEED.
Mrs. Maggie M. Steed was born in the state of Tennessee, in the year of 1877. She came to Pa- ducah, Ky., in the year of 1893. Being economical and having a business mind she saw the need of a modern hotel in the city to accommodate her people. She is now owner and operator of the Hotel Metro- politan. It is the leading colored hotel of the city, and doing a prosperous business. 724 Jackson St., Paducah, Ky.
WM. STEWART NELSON,
Son of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Nelson, was born, October 15, 1895, at Paris, Ky. When he was 10 months old his parents moved to Paducah where his father established a flourishing and lucrative practice as surgeon and physician. He attended the Garfield Public and Lincoln High Schools, Paducah, graduating with first honors as valedictorian of his class. Possessing oratorical ability, he won many oratorical honors in the contests he entered. At the age of twelve he professed Christ and united with the Washington St. Baptist Church. He has served his church as Assistant Superintendent of Sunday School, as teacher and as clerk. He represented his Sunday School at the Congress at Tuskegee, Ala., June, 1912, delivering an oration on "The Relation of Home and Church." He entered Howard Univer- sity, September 29, 1914. His life has been exem- plary and has won the respect and admiration of teachers and pupils.
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A. W. WATKINS & CO. Undertakers and Embalmers. Paducah, Ky.
In August, 1894, A. W. Watkins, seeing the need of a colored undertaker for his people in Paducah, established such a firm at 221 So. 7th Street. Success was instantaneous. The honest and efficient serv- ice which had characterized his carriage and express business previously, was made a potent factor in the undertaking effort; and the confidence of the people was manifested strongly even in the days of later competition. Mr. Walker's success enabled him to place his business in a first class condition, second to none in the State, and also purchase a two- story brick building at 701 Washington St. for the business, with an office, funeral chapel, morgue, store and trimming room. Mr. Watkins died, June 5, 1915, after many years of useful and serviceable endeavor among his people. He left a nephew, G. D. P. Rucker, whose life has been spent in gaining experimental knowledge of this profession. His working co-operatively with his uncle these many years, fits him admirably for taking up the work of the business which he has managed for nine years.
His inclination and intention is to strictly carry out the policies of his deceased uncle in honest deal- ing, courteous treatment and efficient service.
LADYE ETHEL CORINE HELM
Was born in Owensboro, Ky., May 24, 1894. Her early training was received in the Western School, Owensboro. Her parents moving to Indian- apolis, Ind., she entered the schools there attend-
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ing the Summer Public School, Public School No. 24 for Domestic Science, Manual Training High School, keeping abreast of her white classmates. Re- turning to Kentucky she completed her High School education at the Western High School, Owensboro, where she finished with honors. Passing creditable city and county examinations she taught at Green Chapel, Yelvington, Ky. After her term's work she entered State. Normal and Industrial Institute, where she graduated with honors as valedictorian in the class of 1914. She has won oratorical honors. Her early religious training was received in the 4th St. Baptist Church of which she is a member, being a teacher in the Sunday School, a worker in the B. Y. P. U. and a member of the choir. She is now a member of the Faculty of the Western High School, Owensboro.
REV. CHARLES P. M. BIGBEE, D.D.
Born at Crossplains, Robertson Co., Tenn., June 24, 1866. Attended school at Springfield, Tenn., and Roger Williams, Nashville, Tenn. Was ordained in 1888. Pastored nine churches, erected five and baptized 1,275 souls. Wrote two annual addresses in pamphlet form. He has been successful as a school teacher, having taught in many of the schools of Tennessee. He served as Missionary for the Mid- dle Fork District Association of Tennessee for two years, during which time he built the First Baptist Church at Greenbrier, Tenn. He came to Kentucky in 1892. He has served as Moderator of the Con- solidated Association, as Vice Moderator of the Gen- eral Association of Kentucky, has served on the Ex- ecutive Board of General Association since 1900;
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been serving as President of State B. Y. P. U. for five years. Rev. Bigbee is now pastoring First Bap- tist Church, Russellville, Ky., to which he was called, January 2, 1914.
HISTORY FIRST CHURCH, RUSSELLVILLE, KENTUCKY.
First Baptist Church, Russellville, was organ- ized, 1866, in the basement of the white church by Rev. William Gardener (white). Services were held after the white congregation was dismissed and Rev. Gardener would come down and assist Rev. Gilbert Graham, the first pastor. They continued to wor- ship in the white church for quite awhile until they bought the ground where the present building now stands. Sister Bettie Myers, the only one of its first members who is now living, is one of the active members of the church. Two houses of wor- ship have been built on the same spot of ground. Fourteen pastors have served this church who are the leading ministers of the State. The excavation for a new building was begun, May 10, 1915. The building is in erection and is hoped to be occupied by the members for worship by winter.
STATE B. Y. P. U. CONVENTION.
By provisions of the General Association this Convention was organized, August, 1891, at Ver- sailles, Woodford Co. For five years the annual ses- sions were held in connection with the General As- sociation which proved to be a hindrance. After prayer and deliberation, the time of meeting was
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changed, which proved to be a wise step as at that time there were only 62 local unions where now nearly every church in the State has this organiza- tion doing effective work along lines designated. Thousands of young lives have been and are still being benefited by this organization. The annual meetings are held the last week in May. The Dis- trict meetings are held quarterly in small places where the State meetings could not be accommodat- ed. Large cities have City Unions that meet month- ly. The Juvenile Department hasn't taken on ex- pected growth. We look forward to the time when the annual meetings of this organization together with the State Sunday School Convention will ex- cel all other bodies in their annual gatherings. Ken- tucky enjoys the distinction of having the best or- ganized and systematized young people's work in America and our work is seven years older than the State organized work among the whites. Its officers are: Rev. C. P. M. Bigbee, Russellville, State Presi- den, B. Y. P. U .; Rev. J. Francis Wilson, Harrods- burg, State Organizer, B. Y. P. U .; Rev. A. H. Shu- make, Louisville, President of Board ; Rev. W. J. M. Price, Henderson, President State Sunday School Convention, and Rev. J. E. Wood, Danville, Presi- dent State Sunday School Board.
REV. WM. YOUNG.
Born in Mississippi. Ordained in Kansas City, Mo. Has been in the ministry 38 years. Now pas- tor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Paducah, Ky.
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REV. GEORGE WILLIAM HAMPTON, D.D.
Born in Woodford Co., Kentucky. Attended school at Berea, Ky., and Roger Williams, Nash- ville, Tenn. Ordained, February 21, 1881. Pastored six churches and erected nine. Was State Organizer of the B. Y. P. U. work two years. Appointed Mis- sionary for Central Kentucky in 1903, by the Execu- tive Board of the General Association, in which ca- pacity he is still serving. Received title D.D. from State University.
REV. WILLIAM JAMES MONROE PRICE, D.D., LL.D.
Born in Nicholasville, Ky., October 8, 1867. At- tended the public schools of Nicholasville. Painter and barber by trade. Ordained, March 9, 1893. Pas- tored nine churches and baptized about 1,000 souls. The First Baptist Church, Henderson, Ky., of which Rev. Price is pastor was organized about sixty-five years ago in the basement of the First Baptist Church (white), and worshipped there for some time. The present location was purchased after freedom and a frame building erected which, in 1879, was replaced by a brick edifice. It is the oldest col- ored congregation in Henderson county, and may properly be styled the "Mother Church." The fol- lowing churches have been the outgrowth of this church : Corydon, St. John, Race Creek, Zion, Rob- ards, Walnut Hills, Basket and Lick Creek. The following have served as pastors : Revs. Chas. Jen- kins, Chessware, Louis Norris, H. H. White, P. H. Kennedy, R. H. C. Mitchell, N. E. Clark, S. L. M. Francis and W. J. M. Price. The church has a
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membership of about 700. Rev. Price also enjoys the distinction of being the first President of the State Baptist Sunday School Convention, a newly organized body.
REV. DANIEL RICE.
Born in Taylor Co., Ky. Age 67. Attended the common school of Taylor Co. Ordained, October, I879. Pastored 10 churches and erected four. Preached in 46 revivals. Rev. Rice is now pastor- ing the Columbia and Pleasant Union churches.
GREEN RIVER VALLEY ASSOCIATION.
This Association was organized, August 26, 1886, by Rev. C. R. McDowell and others. Organized for the benefit of District, Home and Foreign Missions and Education. Number of churches in the Associa- tion 29, number of members 3,490. Monies collected and donated for all causes $2,700.
REV. C. H. FENTRESS,
Born in Tennessee, Rolling Mill, Ky, Took a course in the Corresponding School, Danville, N. Y. Successful as a teacher. Ordained, 1897. Pastored eight churches and baptized over 300 souls. Rev. Fentress now has charge of a Mining Camp Church at Clay, Ky., which is doing well.
HISTORY OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, GEORGETOWN, KY.
This church was established during the days of slavery. Rev. Reuben Lee, its first pastor, rebuilt
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it in 1870. He pastored until his death, February 26, 1876, having served as pastor 18 years. The follow- ing have served as pastor: Rev. R. T. Huffman, two years one month; Rev. J. L. Dudley, five years ; Rev. E. J. Anderson, 12 years, 9 months ; Rev. G. M. Moore, five years, one month ; Rev. R. H. Porter, six years, two months, dying at his post; Rev. T. L. Ballou, two years, and Rev. A. W. Nix, present pas- tor, took charge, April 10, 1914, and is leading this people by the help of God. This church has a mem- bership of 550 with property valued at $10,000.
REV. GEORGE WILLIAM FLOYD, B. Th.
Born in Fisherville, Jefferson Co., Ky. Attend- ed school at State University, Louisville, Ky. Con- verted, March 20, 1890. Ordained, November 16, 1904. Pastored seven churches, erected two and baptized 126 souls. Rev. Floyd is now pastoring First Baptist Church, Lebanon, Ky.
REV. B. L. IVORY, D.D., B. Th.
Born in Brownville, Haywood Co., Tenn. At- tended school at Brownville and Roger Williams University, Nashville, Tenn. Ordained, 1892. Pas- tored four churches, erected two and baptized 2,500 souls. Rev. Ivory is now pastoring the Harrison St. Baptist Church, Paducah. He has written one book, "Sketch History and Sermons."
REV. WILLIAM BRADFORD HALL, B.D.
Born near Georgetown, Scott Co., Ky. Attended school at Roger Williams University, Nashville,
Miss Lillie A. Sinkler, Prominent and Efficient Worker.
Rev. J. Francis Wilson, Organizer State B. Y. P. U. Harrodsburg
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Rev. G. W. Hampton, D.D. District Missionary.
Rev. T. Timberlake, D.D. State Evangelist, Georgetown, Ky.
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Mrs. Ella B. Wood, President Baptist Women's Mission- ary Convention, Danville, Ky.
Rev. J. E. Wood Danville, Ky.
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Tenn. Ordained, 1883. Pastored eight churches, erected two and baptized over 800 souls. Rev. Hall has two charges, Ghent and New Liberty. The New Liberty church was established, 1875. Rev. Hall has pastored the church eight years, having in- creased its membership to 205, the church now be- ing in a healthy condition spiritually and financially.
REV. REUBEN GOGGINS.
Born in Pulaski Co., near Somerset. Rock mason by trade. Ordained, 1885, at Danville, Ky. Pas- tored ten churches, erected five and baptized 347 souls.
REV. R. C. CASIN.
Born, November 15, 1866, in Clarke, Ky. At- tended school at Lexington, Ky. Baptized, May II, 1890, and ordained, 1910. Pastored in Clark Co. for four years. Baptized four.
REV. JAMES RAY.
Born in Clark Co., near Winchester, Ky. At- tended school at Cadentown, Ky. Ordained, 1891. Pastored four churches and baptized about 200 souls. Rev. Ray is now pastoring at Sharpsburg, Ky., his church numbering 60 members.
REV. MARSHALL BELL LANIER, B.D. A.B.
Born in North Carolina. Attended school at Wayland Seminary, Lincoln University and West- ern Theological Seminary. Was ordained, 1895.
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Pastored three churches. Rev. Lanier is Dean of Theological Department State University and also Pastor Corinthian Baptist Church, Frankfort, Ky., which was organized, August 31, 1876. The follow- ing have pastored the church : Rev. R. H. C. Mitch- ell, W. A. Creditt, B. W. Farris and E. T. Fishback. Rev. Lanier was called to this church, July 23, 1913. The church is developing and growing in usefulness.
REV. V. S. SMITH, D.D.
Born in Pittsylvania Co., Va. Entered the min- istry, 1893. Built four churches in West Virginia; remodeled Main St. Baptist Church, Clifton Forge, Va. Erected a brick edifice at Earlington, Ky. At present pastor of Washington St. Baptist Church, Paducah, Ky.
REV. GEO. WILLIAM HENRY MACK.
Born in Woodford County, Ky. Attended com- mon school of Woodford Co., and Correspondent Course in Theology. Ordained in 1897. Pastored nine churches and erected three. Rev. Mack is now pastoring at Hodgenville and Richpond, Ky.
REV. JAMES M. MOORE, D.D.
Born in Franklin, Simpson Co., Ky., 1866. At- tended school at Franklin, Ky. Barber by trade. Was ordained, 1888. Pastored eight churches, erect- ed four and baptized 890 souls. Rev. Moore is pas- toring Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Louisville, with a membership of 600 and property valuation of . $7,000.
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REV. RICHARD QUARLES, D.D.
Born in Versailles, Woodford Co., Ky. Attend- ed the public schools of Versailles and State Uni- versity, Louisville. Ordained, 1880. Pastored seven churches, erected two and baptized 733 souls. Rev. Quarles is now on the Home Mission field. He pas- tored in Canada and visited Liverpool and London, England.
REV. WILLIAM REUBEN RICHARDSON, M.D., B.D.
Born at Athens, Alabama, Limestone Co. At- tended school at Eastern School, State University and National Medical College, Louisville, Ky. Was ordained, June 20, 1890. Has pastored six churches and baptized 1,000 souls. Wrote "Negroes' Attitude Toward Civic Righteousness and Religion." Rev. Richardson is pastoring First Baptist Church at Winchester, Ky., which church is making progress.
REV. GEORGE REDD.
Born in Versallles, Ky. Attended school at State University, Louisville. Ordained, 1898. Pastored six churches and baptized 120 souls. Rev. Redd is now pastoring the first Baptist Church at Lancaster which was organized in 1858. From which time they worshipped with the old Union Church until 1870. This church was organized by Mr. Tom Reid, a white man, together with T. J. Moore, Mat Baker, Henry Salter, Alex Simpson, John Jennings and Jeff Barlow. 1871, a lot was bought in Duncan Town and the present edifice erected. The follow- ing have pastored: Revs. Orange Tinsley, John Reid, Sidney Shirrer, G. M. Fisher, E. W. Richey,
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G. W. Lackey, Isaac Miller, - -
Straus, Wm. Price, J. B. Miller, C. C. Goins, G. W. Ward, Robt. T. Bailey, Joseph Burnes and the present pastor, Rev. G. R. Redd.
REV. ISAIAH SAILES.
Born in Jessamine Co., Ky. Attended the com- mon schools of the county. Farmer and carpenter by trade. Ordained, 1882. Pastored nine churches ; erected one; finished and dedicated one; baptized about 500 souls. Rev. Sailes is not pastoring now.
REV. JAMES BERRY SMITH.
Born in Lexington, Fayette Co., Ky. Attended High School at Lexington, Ky. Ordained, May, 1885. Pastored eight churches, erected two and bap- tized about 1200 souls. The church Rev. Smith is pastoring at Jacksonville, Bourbon Co., was organ- ized, 1881.
REV. ANDERSON M. SAMUELS.
Born in Trenton, Todd Co., Ky. Attended the Pembroke and Henderson High Schools. Was or- dained, January 1, 1900. Pastored five churches; erected one and baptized five hundred souls. Wrote one book. The church of which Rev. Samuels is pastor at Fulton has a membership of 238 and prop- erty valued at $9,000.
REV. CHESTER A. HUTCHINSON, Th. B.
Born in Auburn, Ala. Attended the common schools of Auburn, Ala., and State University, Lou-
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isville, Ky. Carpenter and real estate agent. Pas- tored two churches and baptized fifteen souls. Rev. Hutchinson is now pastoring Shiloh Baptist Church, South Louisville.
REV. MATTHEW LAWRENCE PORTER.
Born in Ohio County, Ky. Received his educa- tion in the Owensboro High School and Eckstein Norton University, Cane Spring, Ky. Taught ten years in M. & F. College, Hopkinsville, and Owens- boro High School. Was converted, November, 1889, and ordained, July 10, 1901. Has pastored three churches, having baptized 203 souls. Now pastoring First Baptist Church, Nicholasville, which was or- ganized, 1867, and whose first pastor was Rev. Peter Johnson.
REV. TIMOTHY TIMBERLAKE, D.D.
Born in Georgetown, Scott Co. Attended school at State University, Louisville, Ky. Was ordained, April 10, 1900. Pastored five churches, erected one and baptized 400 souls. Wrote "The Spirit of Evan- gelism As a World Movement." Rev. Timberlake is serving as State Evangelist.
REV. HENRY BATTLE WEBSTER, D.D.
Born in Woodford Co., Ky. Attended the public schools of Woodford, Fayette and Jessamine Coun- ties. Blacksmith by trade. Was ordained in 1882. Pastored the following churches: South Elk Horn, Nicholasville and Paris. Baptized 1050. Wrote "Principles and Practices of Baptists" and pamph-
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lets. The African Baptist Church, Paris, of which Rev. Webster is pastor was organized out of the First (white) Baptist Church of Paris, in 1855, by Revs. E. W. Green and G. W. Dupee. Rev. Green pastored from 1855 to 1893. Rev. John Fisher pas- tored one year. Rev. Webster was called in 1896 and is the present pastor. The present house of wor- ship was erected in 1858 and is about 60 years old. The present membership is about 500. Rev. Web- ster has been in the ministry 31 years.
REV. JAMES M. WILLIAMS.
Born in Louisville, Ky. Attended the city schools of Louisville. Has served as mail carrier. Or- dained, August, 1914. Pastored one church and bap- tized 16 souls. The Lampton Church, Louisville, of which Rev. Williams is the pastor, is enjoying the 50th year of its organization.
REV. THOMAS HOWARD BROADDUS, D.D.
Born in Madison County, Ky. Attended school at Camp Nelson, Ky. Was ordained in 1873. Pas- tored five churches, erected three and baptized 3,000 souls. The Baptist Church at Richmond, of which Rev. Broaddus is pastor, was organized in 1844. The following pastors have served: Revs. Edward Mar- tin, Jacob Bush, John Land, M. Campbell and the present pastor who has served for nineteen years. The church property is valued at $10,000.
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