Records of the First Church in Eastham 1772-1828, Part 7

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at the same Meeting schwane Br D. Coming, and Ar J. Donne to go with the standing commuter to see Mr Hezekiah Royany . Mynick Clark


1834. Ab. 16 At the Monthly bah muting heard accepted the report of the Standing committee, who had inserted Wid Eunice Jay for said She did not like the Doctrine of the WAY normalist & would go mor move to hear them if your offence to the Chh. W. Mynick Clark


234 A/s. 16 At The Monthty Chh Muting Micede :house of Een some Rogers for moderator for the Meeting A letter of Admonition was read to the ehh and the Ich approved the same- Quoted to have it sent to the wife of Elisha tools This being the first written Ad. monition sent to her for a professed hevery.


the Chhe wanted to defer any further dealings with the wife of Josiah Lowwill for the present & see what afect Av, tales Admonition would have on her


At the same muting proceed to Choose a Dencon for the Chk &h made chaise of Brother Jamas Eldredge Shedid not refere William Myrick Clk


134 May 21 at the monthly thh Muting heard The report of the committee that whited on Mr. Hezekiah Proquy, who said that he treated them with civility & appeared mild. & friendly, he told. The committee that he wished to retain his standing in the lohn. observed that he prayed for the Ohh. and wished for Their prayers, but some of his conduct not coresponding with his professions, made the report unsatisfactory to The church, but wishing to exercise all due forbearance with him, delayed the time for his Bocommunical be extendedto The Church meeting on the third Wednesday of July next: and Chose Brothery Moses Snow and Barna S. now to wait on him once more, if possible to relax him represent to him the inconsistency of his we haveacer, and conversation. Whyweek Clerk at The above said town Meeting Deux. Thomas Eldredge one of the commettre who wanted on The Wife of Joseah Linwell reported that she was compelled (as she said) to go with her Husband to hear the Universalist, but she die not believe in their Doctrines: and wished to come to our meeting occasionally when she could if The Church were willing the should conce: it was the impression of the committee Brothers of the Ohh who knew her situation, that hercare, was such, as to call for our peculiar sympathy &fragen for her: and voted that her case, be further con- sidered at our next the meeting in fun with William Mément Geluk


334 July2 at a brunch meeting after the prepar tony lecture the Church voted to reconsider their wate of March 12 # 1834 with regard to the Excommunication of Mr Hezekiah Rogers on the first sabbath july instant . but at the same time chose By Jonathan Linnell to be added to the committee chosen in Muy last who were to see the Ologen again, as before, & try to reclaim him if possible William My rick Clark


It and Monthly Chk. Matery Clay 1034 Br Jonathan Linell Reported that he's the others of said Commetter had seen & conversed with Mr Hezekiah Rogers who denied what the first commette reported che for aus respectiv his saying that he did not wish to have anything · dowiththe Chh. on to be troubled by there complained of new customs in the Chle


227- Complained of the distance to conci meeting and complained of some infermit. under which he laboured, that he could not situlu Long enough to hear a sermon: but afterwards said he had no inclination to go to meeting on account of there being so many new custom, In answer to the question why he did not go to The prayer meetings in the Nachhourhood she made no direct answer: but said something, which she a wrong tem per towards Br Eldredge voted to pos pone the further consideration of his care to our next thh. Meeting and chose Lewas Young &M. Myrick to converse with him again and report to the lhh


William Mynick Clerk At the same thh meeting above mentioned Br Jonathan Sinnell reported the case of the Wife of Bangs Taylor. said she told him that she has been to hear the Universitiests, altogether for a long time, nor to the Lords table for nearly a year. said she did not now fully believe in the Doctrine of the Uni. but went there becas her Husband & children did : said her Husband did not compet her to go it was her own choice,& said that she should continue to go with them William Myrick Clark


1834 Oett- 15 at the monthly Church muting Br's Jonathan & Israel Linwell reported, That they had concerned with the wife of Elisha Cole &h that she told them repositaly that she did not wish for the lohn, or the Committee to take aray more trouble on them selves abbut her suid that the considered that she was already excom = munecated from the thh &s That was all they could The thh. Noted that she should be finally reflected & Excommunicated & that the Rev Charles Boyter, be a committee to draw up the necessary writings for the occasion. At the same meeting choose Dea James Rogers to be moderator of the meeting our Pastor being also William Myneste Clark


At the same meeting as above the Church noted to Admonish, & vers pend for a Learn the Wife of forich dimmile, the Wife of Bang Taylor, and The Wife of Solomon Linnell for their unchristian conduct; by persistingto go to hear, if not in beleving Universalism which The Ehh believe to be a dangerous Heresy, and refusing to be governed by the Church and The ahh voted that the Rev. Charly Boyter sand each, a written admonition in behalf of the Church William Mynicks Blek


1834 Now 14 At The monthly the meeting of Br Divil Canings Moderator, and as there was low of the Bone thman Present and important huren to transact; wanted to adyou to the house of W. Myria on Monday evening following the 24thura William Ellunick Clar


223 - 34 Now 24 vit a Church meeting at The Cause of William Mynick according to ad: summent . The Church took into consideration. and finally wanted to apply the whole ant the Heavy Legacy to the purchase of House und lands to be occupied by Their Minister is invonage , on conditions to be agreed between Le Chh and Minister and Choose Br D. Comings hier agent to make the purchase & take Duch " behalf of The Church, whenever in his Judgment suitable place shall be offered for sale kat a fever William Atynick blok


At the above named Church waiting forother Linnell reported that he & Dear Eldridge had inted the Wife of Benjamin Hard as Committe The Church' to enquire the reason why when left is meeting and followed the Universalist . The Id Them That she could not say that the believed i Partner of Unianal Valuation best liked. hier Propers exceedingly & to use her own words the ad her soul feel more, by their preaching , then ny where else , she said she had not lift the tinh and would have continued to meet with them in communion days , if she had not heard how I Chin had treated the wife of Elisha take, in father said that she choose to go Theme becausehe island want , and they would ride together .~


Brother & Linwall fienther reported that he and Love I'veelge visited the wife of John Spannow in behalf The Church Birmade the same inquiry of her for some reasons as of this Blend, abovementioned. Le said she also liked the Dragons , and heds her and sand feel more with the University thin my where else , said the Church night turn av out of The thh if we choose for she liked the imvarsalists and meant to go there, and do as the house , & being in a land of liberty she had a right to do so If the above mentioned meeting noted that the Lanch send a written admonition to the wife Benjamin Found and also to the wife of John Shavn and noted that the blank of the Church draw up and and the Admonation for Him behalf of the Church William Mynick Cleke


Ha mutinon of the Church an Den 10034 The Letters Sharon up by Tee the Bayter For the wife & Bangs Saylor, The with of lorich Linnell of the wide I Salamon Sinwill find Those drawn up bymy If to the wife of Jahn Sparrow by the white of Benjamin Lund were read before The Church; and a vote when by the Church , that they approved of the letters und andwed them to be sent to those person, respectively Chilliam Mymich Clunk


to the monthly meeting in March 1835. The chk after Leaving the report of their committee that visited the Blezekich Rogers voted to sendhim written admonition & suspension and That the Clark of the the draw it up, and send it to have for and in behalf of the Church


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22H) At a church meeting for to purpose an Manch 29# 10/35. The Church Voted Unanimously to gia the Red. Stillman Pretty to settle over. as our Pastor William Hynek Glin


Orleans April 22 1835. 10 0- clock. A. M. The Council, net, & Choose Rei. S. Shaw Moderator Prayer by the Moderator.


Call of the society & bull of the Church rear Answer of the Stittman Broth agreeing to acept The above call. His license, y Andover these - creation & church connection, were read. Examination of candidate respecting religious beleef, views, in entering the Ministry B. C. Nated by the Council that they are satisfied with the above examination.


Res the Orcutt make the Introductory Prayer and the Reading of the Soultures. Rui Ehm Pratt (Barnstable) The Preacher. Ree Me Bouter The Ondaining Prayer Ree & Shaw deliver the Change. Ris Mu Williams Right hand of Fellowship is The concluding Prayer: to cominc / before 120-d. signed J. Williams serile


Trece copy Attest M. Myreits Clerk


At the Monthly Ehh meeting in April , Phukety addressed by myself to en Largekean Rogers fonds in behalf of the Church ; was read before the Church Is they approving The same, voted, that it share? be forwarded to the Rogers, which was accordingly des William Myrick Clerk


At a regular Church meeting May 7th 1835 The Church voted to apparatoneat Smate Ten Dollar of the Interest of the Hearsay Sequery to the purchase of Book for the Sabbath . Library Milliana Mynuk clerk


Church record continue under the Ministry of the Rev. Stillman Pratt.


At a regular church mut ing June 19 th 1835. Am Ah. new Freeman, Miss. Drusilla Snow 2 Miss Sally Lesenell were exammed fou ad mission write this church.


July 15# 1835. Chuver held it's regular monthly meet. my. - Ans. Mary Ann Young Miss Abigail Hopkins & Mr. isbarne Myrick were ex uneed for admission to this church.


After this examination the church wanted, unan mously, to reject? Hetstabile wife of Josiah Lin well, blive wife of Bangs Haylow, There wife of Benj. Hund & Rose Dana wife of John Shannous. + to withdraw own fel. low ship from them.


Voted also that Bally wife Salaman Linnell be a second time admonished. Stillman Pratts clerk.


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&hunch held its regular monthly meeting at which the Femmes Rayer. was examined & received on condition that he assen to creed I cone want un said church.


Hated that Boelochlie considered the profe- time for holding These chemin men in future. I Tratt.


Sept. 6. Church vated to dismiss from this + ne. command to the church in South Wellfleet Uns Hepzibah B. Theygins. Seht 16.


At its regular monthly some time, the Church voted,


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municate from this church Ma Hezekiah Rogers. vated


2. To purchase a blank book for church records,


3. To appoint a commetter to converse with hay Hnout I wife 2 Richard Sparrow Exy. 2 wife concerning their connexion with this Church.


227 4 That the letters Admonation & excommer nication drawn up by the Portion be forwarded or condive to vote, passée ou 15 of July 1825.


It the same meeting Mrs Patty R. Myruck, Ans Betsey Mayo + Mig, fall. Doone were examined I've cerved so far as to be mopourised for comis How to the Church.


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Orleans Melimary 10-180€ Voted at a church Meeting Una soirrously to give Mi Pariel Johnson a call to settle in the work of the Ministry in this Dorota. - Also choose the Deacor. of the amid church. asse committee to wait on M& Johnson &inform. him of the proceedings of the church. It that they were un an irrours in their call.


283 Church Recido fcigaa) 1808)


Citas and /ricedinge of the Council convened at Cileane May the 11 1000-i, obcacace to Letters clusive. Ac cedain. Il: Press ich fahrware, to the rest of the good fect disting in this place,


First_ Chose di Williams has Moderator.


Second- Read the Candidates Hiprobation,


Hard- head the proceedings of the church in giving the Johnson call, head his confessions of faith and approved ofit, and vote) 6 pincer to ordination,


Fouitt, - Diariofused the cardi- Dates relation from the Church? " Brigerates to the church in ilcano,


Othey - Voted what It Hillis make the introductory frayed -De Parager the Ordain Hauger. 1) Than the charge. Ad Philander Than the right hand of Fellowship,


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11. Kendall Make the con- cluding frages.


284 casos - 1800'


I a cloudcho regeling cated to Admit in to check com. M) Barnabas


The church dated to admit. life of lett. hoger to ofero com.


The Church voted to admit to where communion Hannah - the Life of the vairs. - & likem


iliste I to comply with the re - quest of the church in Velferd to assist in théés ordenation ... Which was to be Moreonles At 16-2010. -


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Noted that the report of the Coursethe beachited. whi to report of it is that there is in the Rain of the raveted, 1 ... I'll- - that there is also. & Nout


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205 Church Proceed


Who to male iglent for the fuethose of pharting the tomarme reasons forthe howard 1 . 24 Hit the .. , be found into the Anxovary by the 14%, / thay - Ing


In Church Meeting. 2. Moving that the Exis Hund had been quilly of a breach of coverourit, The Church and the. 2.6 of June voted thatare committe of three be appointed to want ord the Hurt, & to converse with has on the subject, It to report on the rent lecture intethed of meat they thought she ought to the admite? again as a member in full communion. L'INcon Divaivan D'incon Freeman Y Jag Bacon nije chose as the Committee,


The churchcom witte reported that they had come in netto ellie


confessions of her face, exhibited signs of ferite ice. Husoferand revolutions el dedicare, tuesch cated there's acceptance of the


Tou Checiclo affecting July 22 11:, Elizabeth Hund Carnehar


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humble confessions il lui breach of the seventh commandement & Exhibited auch signe of hanteres Hast the church, voted to receiveche ce pei na vitto them inte full com. Hus confección &


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October the 1- 1000


Motivatie church meeting to Visaries the Wild July Jeres. It to recommend hes to the church in 1 ... ¿ johnson .. -


Note tu han chiesto finding that carchi male member of the chest lang 16 Certoft coste de morale lacerats for the pueshave of supporting the commun caro forthe present year. 4thofthe


Hay 29-1811


Meteo at a Church Meeting to host acommittee of 4 Persons to engure into cestairo acurededores refeito respecting the characters of los


Jurie 5 -1810


At an churchmeeting the com- mitter reported that they have attended the duties of their mission, had legently inquired into the haial


- 28 :- They reported that with respect to his fluid they found all the re- forte against her character to be Entirely groundless,


A ) with respect to Miro Adama they fouret but a small fast of the reparto in circulation to be true- Isn't that her faults & failing were such as the Church were in duty bound to have over,


The Church, then voted to accept of the restroit, & that they were union "ed with 'A.


Chei & Johnwars.


Request 3-1816


At a church meeting voted to press from the Church at Orleans & Mcommore to the Che at Freeman An Sears drago & "Wife.


Ris Johnson


Sopter 12 18.10


Ace Church inectiny it roas though 'visable to postifione the commitance Tutto & later hefe to full communion, n account of her not fully te leserny 1) infant Profitions.


At the same time bet Hyich a statement of his processing with robert to boys thingman, He ulated But he had waited for him y convers I with him, ow neat according to the.


ermit, He mention that he started - du Kingmeans that were fill re porto here in irculation & personality delivered very much to bio Biocredit, this inauteper were Just artparent corey for in Valboth.


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12 thyrsich proved to the ratefor- tion of the church the truth of his have


The Church their voted to choose a committee of two to warn ac morich I try to reform il thing man & to repeat the result of their dairago at His next Lecture, The Committee chasers vere la Barna Training & Exon Not Freeman,


Ha Lecture ticcommittee appoint es to waiton, Hai movich, hogy thing- mr. Be posted that he received the in afriendly manned, informed them Hat he was willing to referer it made un archinerolacement. Heconsequen Au appeared in Church, affecting to action? forso that he had been in a measure quality of the crimes with which he had been charged, that he asked forgivento offer " My for hiv virus, A boged our prayers portion, that he night live for the. der tiere a apprisdivers life, The where to their vetic their white use of the committee ne prest, I voted to 1


later at the warres time to first. have the comiteance of doro Goes to the thanks til the nest Lature,


It a church meeting Cateber 26 Noted not to after the Grassment hatco. have the it is, Salade frank, LA, nohich, ment arexclude elf where infant habitions,


2 0g April 3-1811


At a church meeting vete that such male member of the Aneich hay 20 Centa, -each Female member 12 Centro to al port the communions for the Prevent year. I voted Cken that the money be paid in by the foot of Mayo


May 29 -1911


At a chi meeting with to We Benjamins smith this life pron wer (the ) to give them arecar For which might ensbestens to sign with others in formany & oth in The


July 3 1811


At a chi meeting voted that at any time when there was sort members be wonided to the Chl. - that thises mest. admited mittout their relationtiny наб. her To Jehnson April 2-1812


At a while meeting voted that each male member old hay 16 Cents of each female men- es 10 Center for the support. of the communion for the present year,


chose Extrascom ihh Treasured .- (ev) John euro April 9- 1812 At a while meeting Chose bog ascom Deacon of the Chle &. gave him one Months time of consideration. altest D.2-


290 ofta Chl meating Afvil 29, Then Esq. Bascom declined accepting the office of a Dease If the chh proceeded to the those of another. When the Prince brining was chosen I accepted. Attest & Johnson


Ata ith meeting June 28


Vitea to chose a committee. to discuss with Eign Kingmar. I report of the next Lecture AttA DJ


Ha Mto Mating July 29


Then the consitter reported that the hai attended their mission & that If Esq. Hungarian acknowledged all the crimes of which he was accused la refused to make any hublick ar- knowledgement _


The who voted to suspend him from oficial ordinances until they had further evidence of his reformation,


Attest & Johnson


one time At the chose a committee to go I discourse with Major Sparrows; wife , I to inquire the reasons of her absenting hervers from the com- munion, Chose to a Committees Deacons Nogaro & Driving


Atterl & Johnson


2.91 Seit 2 -1812


At a while meeting the committe then reported that they had waited when Mes Sparrow I enquired of her the " reasons of her absenting herself from Ammunition. She told the the Commite that she Is not consciencounty corins à the cominunión .


The white voted to accept the report of the commuter. I vote to 1. + the matter not for the housemet. ~ Atteril Johnson


At a wah Meeting voter" that each whale member the who may 28 lento it erecho Cenade nemles 1 2° Cents for the support of the corrs. this present reason


Voted at the same


time to ire coop an Amonitor. hore the Past, with Deco


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292 The Assortion refere to follows.


Dear Brother. The Ohh where of you are a member envoible of there obligations We are under to watch over ond tto offered in love. I sensible of The con we are undertill Fairtofeel in this respect cours wy acciving & assisting each whe to have voted to serve you with this redmonations.


Seeing that and private es leaveurs de not reclaims you we did in July last suspend you from special ordersana I want a committee to inform you fit. We hope that your reformator Uferdy restoration to the charity & commission of the who would have been the consequence. . Weare 200. to see that all our endeavour prove ineffectual. Medine Domy so we go regleating to head wo in our that takes attento to serve you . M's an 200g to are in you a persever- wing It we fear an increasing


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2 93 --- Ve desire therefore as your Mination brethren . to your food Giove to admonish woce for the


1 For your interoperance- 2 for your profanity 3 for alosing your family. for your regler of Pub worship. salt your attention


súlyos óticaje en messobes Ticas.


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grows disorderly with after the havre which you hosters brethren have to kens to informe An lastly we dois to remind you that the word of 3 are for you & that you are der solemn obligations to Fea " as the body. - "We the one for I nomishe wan bech Ty fowake pous sinofiel courses hodily to hearoble yourself be one 8: - We x hot you to refine - returns to your duty. We exhort your I've to do it as valore your anbefal uso V reputation in the world is your value your life & health, as on value you relation to The Who. I above all thing go as you aime the favour of fo the north


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L'ites to serve illi Kingman with ... other admonition show Her D fehnson & Dece Ologeis as A committee to Trani one.


March 29 -1814


The committee there reported that That they had waited on live. Is that he gou't them no Datimartin, She this acted to ya shared the matter


att .. + 2. Johnson 1


At the same time cited that are to all C. menroles of the 1


what she boy 20 cents & each


post the for this present reasons. 2 Johnson Paster


At the same time and on Litter from, we Hlingman i Listification of himo ef. whatmay


295 April 27-1814 The Chkvote inaremeusty. to excommunicate the thispin from théis fellowship. A commentare- I voter that the Letter of Communication .Lo lu rad before the chle & cosy regation. This Letter is as follows


be: haus viene netto the desert regret your disorderly mail. for a number of grass. And afterare the endcaurules to reclaimo pere Dissecting vote declare that nove the 11th of this without one


ates from this chlor no se person unworthy their fellowichil. of Com. If you are turned back into the world as an ensory to GO die religione, And sovery their export- m-bring spor te repentance & in y apare to y.


Do Simoera Kingaa .. Done in the name & behalf file


Votad Orleans April 21-1814


2gb July 24 1014


The white receiving a Litter mis live from the chle of Christ in Denni. to assist in the ordination of their Minister,


Voted to comply with their request. It chose Decision Joining & lt: Arial. Marjo ao Delegates: to attend with their Pastor, .


Voted to Dismiss the wife of Urich Linwill from this chh & recommend toes to the th of this in Ice. Jan , 121"


At a ohh Meting April 6 . Voted that each member of the Who hay the same sunrise for the support of the Corn this present reasons as were haid last year Johnson


At we lub meeting April 13 Voted to petition our state Leg. - islature to pass an act au- thorizing the It's in the Coun typ of Barnstable to sell the property left them by Doc Hearsay & fund the Money that the chris may receive the yearly interest to be laid out in 1200ks as the Legista- - ture in their wisdom shull direct.


Attest D Johnson Pas


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At a ch meeting April 23. Voted that Deacon Nathaniel Servis of yarmouth & Coq Solomon Freeman of Brewster be our Agents to present the hetition of the wh to the Hoo Legislature & use their influ ence to have t granted. DJohnson Pastor


Ireceived à Letter Misonie from the ch of Gin Some notes to Jours in the installation flew


Voted to join in his instalation I chose Esy Urascom as Dela pate de May 6-1015 Attent D Johnson


At a chi meeting voted to end a Committee to the Wife of Tehermich Atwood to in grise why she absentoded herself for im. Sc - chose as a Committee Deas Rogers, Dea Twining. Dea Freeam, Esq Freeman,


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298 At a ohh meeting Orleans 26 29-1816 Voted- That Virothy Doane be our Agent with full power I authority to sell & convey the right of interest of this chl. in the real estate left us by the last will of Die Hersey It to make any agreement with the Heirs of Law which may be though expedient.




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