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MT. ZOAR
was organized about the year 1856; the day is unknown and the constituent members unknown. The earliest members obtained from the mutilated church book were John Brooks, Thos. C. Brooks, Thos. R. Vincent, Joseph D. Lett, Henry Gill and others. Eld. J. R. Callaway, it is believed, was the first pastor. Brethren Geo. Jenkins, T. R. Vincent and J. Burnes ordained deacons May 4, 1861. Elds. G. W. Kelley and Geo. Suiter were pastors at different times. This church was located northeast from Bolivar, in Polk county, Missouri, distant about 20 miles. The church from some cause has ceased to exist. It was the historic ground where Freedom association was organized on September 15, 1858. Wm. Jenkins, an aged veteran, is living not far from the classic ground, and was clerk a long time. John Inglis was a young man of 16 when the association was instituted.
BRIGHTON CHURCH, ANTE-BELLUM,
was organized by Eld. Mapes; constituent members were Eld. Mapes, Mary Mapes, Harriet Mapes, H. C. Ayres, John Nobles, Joshua Baker, Rebecca Mapes, - Ayres. Brighton church was located 12 miles south of Bolivar, on the Springfield road, a little east of south. This church flourished until war times; the war and the Freewills were too much for it; the promising little body gave way and was
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not to be found until the year ISS5. On the 11th of March the church was organized by Elds. S. Forester and J. W. Haines, with II members, Isaac Crosswhite, R. W. Ham- montree, Alfred T. Lusk, C. W. Sherman, W. A. Daven- port, Nathan Cozad, Martha Cozad, Mary J. Davenport, Caroline Sherman, John Grove, Martha Grove. Brethren Crosswhite and Grove are deacons. Eld. J. W. Haines call- ed to care of the church and served as pastor three years ; present pastor, Eld. D. P. Brockus; 63 members.
OAK GROVE
was organized by Elds. J. M. Alexander and L. J. Tatum January 12, 1867. Its constituent members were Francis M. Hatler, John Lightfoot, Henry B. Lightfoot, Nancy J. Light- foot, Mary J. Hatler, Caroline Sailor. Its pastors were J. M. Alexander, two years, Isaac Ingram, five years, Jehu Robinson, one year, W. B. Epps, one year, W. W. Palmer, three years, B. L: Mitchell, two years, D. R. Jones, four years, David Hitson, one year, T. F. Semans, two or three years, is the present pastor ('96). Present membership, 138. First deacon, John Lightfoot; church house built in 1869 and 1870, and is located about 12 miles northeast from Bolivar.
UNION GROVE
was organized by Elds. Jas. Cole and Juo. Clark Mitchell January 26, 1867. Its constituent members, Wm. Heydon, S. W. Ailey, Susan C. Ailey, Ann S. Devin, Sarah J. Thomp- son, Martha M. Hevdon. Its pastors, Jno. C. Mitchell four years, G. W. Kelley three years, Geo. Long three years, Eld. Dent one year, Jehu Robinson two years, Jehu Baker one year, B. L. Mitchell one year, G. L. Wilson three years, G. H. Higginbotham two years, J. Gaylord one year, G. M. Botts one year. The church has fallen into decay for
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some reason. It has ceased to hold its sessions or maintain its worship. The Lord knows where the fault lies. In the summer of '96 a series of meetings was begun by Eld. T. B. Gordon and continued several days; but he withdrew from the work; another preacher came in and in conjunction with Eld. S. W. Ailey carried on the work still further ending in about 60 conversions and the rebuilding of Union Grove. Eld. T. B. Gordon is present pastor ('97).
BOLIVAR CHURCH
was organized by Eld. Wm. B. Senter September 3, 1859. Its constituent members were Alfred Wilhite, James A. Wil- hite, William Foushee, Mary Bowen, Lavina Wilhite, Sarah Akard, Charlotte McCall. The usual articles of faith, rules of decorum and church covenant adopted. Eld. Wm. B. Senter was the first pastor and was instrumental in the build- ing of the house of worship that has stood from 1861 to IS97. We will here notice the succession of pastorates :
Wmn. B. Senter called September 3, 1859, to 1861.
D. R. Murphy called March, 1866, to August, 1868.
J. M. Lappin called August, 1868, to February, 1871.
Geo. Mitchell called February, 1871, to February, 1874.
B. McCord Roberts called February, 1874, to August, 1878.
T. L. Lewis called April, 1879, to April, 1880.
A. S. Ingman called April, 1880, to August, 1880.
R. K. Maiden called August, ISSo, to August, 1880.
J. R. Maupin called September, 1880, to December, ISSo.
T. L. Lewis called December, ISSo, to March, 1881.
. W. A. Wilson called March, 1881, to 1884.
B. L. Mitchell called ISS4, to 1886.
A. S. Ingman called September, 1886, to September, '87.
J. M. Wheeler called January, '88, to October, 'SS.
J. R. Downer called February, 'S9, to May, '89.
W. H. Burnham called May, '89, to January, '92.
J. L. Leonard called February, '92. to November, '92.
J. L. Taylor called November, '92, to September, '93.
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R. E. L. Burks called November, '93, to May, '94. R. E. L. Burks called August, '94, to October, '94. Richard Harrison called July, '95, to July, '96. R. E. L. Burks called December 10, '96, to
The most of these brethren have a sketch in Book III ; we cherish their memory and regard them as the excellent of the earth. Senter and Murphy, Geo. Mitchell and Roberts, with the inimitable Maupin, have passed beyond; their works follow them. Eld. A. S. Ingman was ordained April IS, ISSO, the presbytery being B. McCord Roberts, T. L. Lewis, Jehu Robinson, J. R. Maupin and J. W. Haines. Bro. J. A. Lindsay was the first clerk of the church; after the war brother Wm. M. Delaplain was the clerk from '66 to 'SS ; brother C. T. Robinson from 'SS to '90, followed by brother W. S. Askren, and at present, '97, Dr. W. S. Odor is clerk, H. B. Utley treasurer and Sunday school superintendent. Brother Wm. M. Delaplain and his wife, Martha, have been faithful members since they have been in the church. Sister Martha Odor has been a shining light, but has passed beyond. If space would permit we could speak of many others.
MT. VIEW CHURCH
was organized November 12, 1851, with the following con- stituent members: Lucinda Simpson, Lucinda W. Simpson, Shepherd Starns, Avington W. Simpson. No record from November 12, IS51, to October 23, 1852. Eld. Thompson Pitts was chosen pastor, Reuben Simpson clerk, John Burns and Moses Simpson deacons. The second pastor was Wm. F. Spillman, chosen July, IS54, Thos. Standley clerk. About the year 1859 the church dissolved and reorganized December 5, IS6S, with the following members: Jesse Bridges, Wm. Bridges, Melissa Bridges, Maria A. Long (Hockenhull), Rebecca Cowden. Mt. Moab was the name
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given to the new church by Elds. C. L. Alexander and Starns. Eld. Jehu Robinson was chosen pastor February, 1871, S. D. Tidwell elected clerk and continued through all the years up to the present writing, 1893. On the fifth of May, 1872, the church building was dedicated; Eld. B. Mc- Cord Roberts preached the sermon, text "Be ye also en- larged ;" present, Elds. George Suiter and George Mitch- ell. The church was a member of Old Path association. Its name was changed to Mt. View in March, 1871. In -May, 1855, 23 members received letters to organize Hopewell · church about 20 miles northeast of Bolivar. Eld. Isaac Ingram was called to the pastorate May 23, 1874, and con- tinued in that office until January 8, 1876; Greenberry Mitch- ell was pastor from January 8, 1876, to November 6, ISSO ; Eld. R. K. Maiden was pastor from November 6, ISSo to June 3, 1882; then Eld. B. L. Mitchell succeeded and con- tinued until May 31, 1884; John H. Stinecipher was chosen and is at this time (1897), the pastor of Mt. View church. Perennial Sunday school. Membership of church 249 (minutes of '92).
SLAGLE CREEK CHURCH
was organized December 15, 1850 ; presbytery, Elds. Robert Ross and Thos. J. Kelley; constituent members, Stephen Sawyers, Thos. J. Mitchell, Nancy Mitchell, James Barham. Elds. Kelley and Ross were alternate moderators until March 8, 1851, Eld. T. J. Kelley was elected moderator; in Janu- ary, 1854, Eld. Robert Ross was elected assistant moderator. Eld. Greenberry Mitchell was moderator pro tem. April 21, 1856, and three successive meetings. On November 20, 1856, Eld. Jas. Kennon elected moderator pro tem. Eld. Isaac Ingram chosen assistant moderator on the second Sat- urday in February, 1857. Eld. Geo. W. White moderator
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pro tem. September 15, 1857. Delegates elected to conven- tion to meet with Mt. Zoar church in October, IS58, to form an association. Delegates were Jas. Wadlington, Stephen Sawyer, Henry Bradford and John Utley.
Eld. T. J. Kelley was moderator from organization of church to second Saturday in April, '64, when Eld. H. J. Mapes was chosen. On second Saturday in February, '67, Eld. Isaac Ingram was elected pastor for one year. On Saturday before second Sunday in March, '68, Eld. G. W. White moderator, Eld. R. C. Gilmore moderator pro tem., April '68; Eld. Greenberry Mitchell elected moderator. Saturday before second Sunday in November '75; Eld. G. W. White elected again Nov. '78; Eld. B. McCord Rob- erts was elected pastor May '79; Eld. B. L. Mitchell was ordained Friday before the second Sabbath in October, ' 79. Eld. J. S. Buckner was elected pastor June, 'SI, but being elected to foreign mission work in Missouri, Eld Greenberry Mitchell was re-elected pastor second Sunday in March, 'S2. On Saturday before second Sunday in April, 'S3, Eld. J. W. Haines was elected pastor, succeeded by Eld. B. L. Mitchell on the Saturday before the second Sunday in May, 85, and on Saturday before second Sunday in July, 'S6, Eld. D. P. Brockus was elected. On Saturday before second Sunday in September, '90, Eld. J. W. Mayfield succeeded to the pas- torate; on Saturday before second Sunday in September, '91, Eld. D. P. Brockus was re-elected.
Brother Reuben Slagle was clerk a number of years. The present clerk is brother F. J. Scroggins. The church maintains a good Sunday school with the clerk as superin- tendent. The venerable Isaac Ingram lives near the church. Unable to preach on account of physical infirmity ; but strong in faith, ready to be offered up, and to take his place in the
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company of the redeemed whenever the Lord shall call. Rob't Ross and G. B. Mitchell with others have gone be- yond.
HUMANSVILLE CHURCH
was organized June IS, 1852, with II members, nine white and two colored. Wm. B. Senter and D. R. Murphy presbytery ; Wm. B. Senter the first pastor. In July (third Sabbath) 1853, brethren Jesse Grover and Jas. Peak were ordained deacons, Elds. Pitts and Senter officiating. On the fourth Sunday in May, 1858, brother Frank Tillery was elected deacon, but when he was ordained could not be ascertained on account of the church book being so mutilated that the date of ordination was lost. Wm. B. Senter was pastor up to the war. There was an interval of four years without regular preaching until June 24, 1865, the church was reorganized by Elds. Jas. Kennon and Jas. Cole, who also preached from time to time until Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November, 1865, Eld. L. J. Tatum was chosen pastor. The record does not state when his term ceased. A brother Mitchell served until October, 1872, when he resigned. On Saturday before the fourth Sunday in November, 1872, Eld. D. R. Murphy was elected and served until June, 1873, when he resigned. In July, 1873, Eld. Jehu Robinson was chosen as the pastor and served as such until July, 1875, when Eld. L. J. Tatum was again elected. On Saturday before second Sunday in July brother T. J. Akins was ordained to the gospel ministey and brother H. L. Green was ordained to the office of deacon, presbytery consisting of L. J. Tatum, Jas. Kennon and Black. Eld. L. J. Tatum served the church until December, ISSo; in April, ISSI, Eld. J. R. Maupin was chosen to the pastorate and served one year; at April meeting, 1882, Eld. T. J.
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Akins was elected pastor and served until August, 1883, when Eld. J. T. Metcalf was elected and served one year ; in January, 1885, Eld. M. Root was chosen and served one year. Saturday before second Sunday in November, 1885, brethren A. Hopper and Geo. Hodge were ordained as deacons; Saturday before second Sunday in February, -, Eld. Hunt was elected pastor and served two months ; in May, 1886, Eld. S. H. Hardy was elected and served until May, ISSS. At July meeting, ISSS, Eld. R. E. Burks was elected and served until September, 1889; Eld. T. J. Akins sup- plied the church until January, IS90, when Eld. J. M. Car- ter was chosen, and served until his resignation in October, IS91. Eld. W. H. Burnham was elected in December, I891, and served one year; in December, IS92, Eld. J. M. Free- man was elected and is at present writing (July, 1893, ) min- istering to the church. These items were kindly furnished by brother T. Y. Williams. Sunday school in running or- der all the time; membership in church, 163.
PLEASANT RIDGE CHURCH
was organized Saturday before third Sunday in December, 1868; presbytery, Elds. J. E. B. Justice, M. J. Conn and Deacon Isaac Wood. Constituent members, Thos. N. Chil- ders, Melvina Childers, F. M. Kelley, Mary E. Kelley, Wm. Owen, Margaret R. Owen, Jas. Owen, Lucinda Owen, J. K. Mayo, Mary Mayo, Alex. Davis, Elvira J. Baker. Pastors having the care of the church from the organization to July, I893, as follows :
J. E. B. Justice, December, '68, to December, '71; Norman Gay- lord, January, '72, to December, '72; J. E. B. Justice, June, '73, to January, '76; J. C. T. Wood, May, '76, to September, '78; Geo. Long, March, '79, to December, '79; G. W. Kelley, June, 'So, to October, 'So; Geo. Long, January, 'S1, to December, 'SI; J. C. T. Wood, April, 'S2, to June, 'S2; J. E. B. Justice, March, 'S3, to Au-
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gust, 'S3; R. C. Gilmore, March, 'S4, to January, '89; W. J. Denton, June, 'S9, to August, 'S9; J. H. Moore, December, 'S9, to September, '90; R. C. Gilmore, February, '91, to February, '93, and is bishop to this day, the middle of the year '96.
They have a Sunday school. Clerk of the church, D. M. Dickerson. Present membership, 92. D. M. Dickerson and R. S. Boone were ordained deacons in September, 1892; Samuel Niel is a deacon. Jas. Owen had filled the office of deacon, but was subsequently ordained to the full work of the ministry.
CONCORD CHURCH
was organized the fifth Sunday in August, 1873, with the following constituent members: Wood Hamilton, Susan Hamilton, Samuel Griffin, Martha Griffin, Martha J. Griffin, Dr. Samuel Griffin, Alex. Lane, Valeria Griffin. The first minute preserved was in September, 1874, when brother Jos. Blakey and Amelia Lemon joined by letter. The succes- sion of pastors is not given. The writer remembers a very precious meeting we had in 1886, commencing October 24. Eld. Geo. Long was the pastor; Eld. J. F. Ingram and brother Whit. Burnes were with us. The meeting closed on the 3Ist with eight professions and two restored. The names of those professing were Mrs. Degraffenreid, Thos. Degraff- enreid, Cyntha Jones, R. C. Sell and wife, Ada Coble, El- zura Scroggins and Geo. Renfro. Brother Berry Scroggins and Si Jones were restored. The church in 1891 had 105 members and a Sunday school part of the year. Present pastor (November, 1896,) Eld. J. C. Thompson.
MT. PLEASANT CHURCH
was organized in Greene county, Missouri, in the year 1838, on the third Saturday in January, with 14 members; presby- tery, David Coffman, Jo Gilmore and Elijah Williams. It
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was a part of Liberty association, that spread over several counties. Eld. Wm. Tatum was first pastor, and continued as such for 15 years; Eld. Elijah Williams succeeded him. Eld. George Wilson was pastor in 1SS2, the church at that time numbering 102 members.
FRIENDSHIP CHURCH
was organized in July, 1843. Eld. Wm. Tatum was the first pastor. Its house of worship was rebuilt in I870, a frame building 36x42 feet. Eld. B. McCord Roberts was pastor in 1881.
CEDAR BLUFF CHURCH
was organized September 3, 1858, with eight members, by Eld. D. R. Murphy, who was chosen the first pastor. Eld. J. W. Williams was next chosen, after which Eld. J. H. Wommack was elected, followed by Eld. Jacob Goode. Present pastor, Eld. R. B. Carnett.
CEDAR CHURCH
was organized in July, 1838, by Hiram Savage, Wm. Sav- age and Elijah Williams. The constituent members: Wm. Ainsworth, Jno. Connor, Warren P. Reavis, Ezra HIamor. Jno. Long, Obadiah Smith, Lucretia Ainsworth and Keziah Hamor. Eld. Hiram Savage was the first pastor and re- tained the office two years. His successors were D. R. Mur- phy, David Stites, Thos. Smith, John Satterfield, John Ford, J. B. Carrico, and B. F. Lawler. In 1840 a frame building was erected 30x40 feet, which was rebuilt in 1871. Obadiah Smith, L. R. Ashworth and Jas. Johnson were, at the call of the church, ordained to the full work of the ministry. July, 1861, was the date of the last meeting until the war ended. Elds. Jno. T. Metcalf and Jas. Cole and S. L. Smith, a licentiate, held a meeting in September, 1866, and revived the old church. Eld. R. S. Duncan says in his
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history, from which these items are taken, that Eld. H. Smith was pastor 1874; Eld. Jno. T. Metcalf was pastor for some years. The writer accepted care of the church at the beginning of the year 1876 and occupied the pulpit one year, preaching once a month. Eld. Crow was called to the church in 1877; some years have elapsed since he was called ; there may have been a number of changes since that period ; Eld. Chas. Logan was pastor in the 'So's. Some good, sub- stantial families remain in the church and neighborhood, viz : The Smiths, the Williams, the Prestons, Gwinns, Shermans and Caseys, members that would do honor to any church or community. A number may be found on the church roll who are equally honorable and will no doubt shine in the galaxy of the redeemed amid the armies of heaven with un- fading glory. This church was at first included in Liberty association along with Coon Creek, Bethel, High Prairie, Pleasant Ridge and Blue Spring. In 1848 these churches formed a new association and called it Cedar association. After the war, in 1866, messengers from seven churches met with Antioch church and reorganized under the name and style of Antioch association of United Baptists, J. M. Smith moderator and G. Ward clerk. The seven churches as fol- lows, viz: Mt. Gilead, Red Hill, Olive Branch, Union, Weaublean, Antioch, and Mt. Pleasant. In 1867 they met at Union church and in 1868 at Mt. Gilead. The name is changed to Cedar association again.
MT. OLIVE CHURCH
was organized by Eld. George Long, August, 1869. The members were John Hutchinson, John Weese, Elizabeth Hutchinson, Margaret Wyatt, Martha Cunningham, Christina Johnson, Eliza Weese, Cyntha Hutchinson. There was no regular meeting until 1871, when the New Prospect associa-
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tion, to which the church then belonged, sent brother George Long, the missionary, to preach for the church one year. There were 26 additions this year; John W. Miller was li- censed to preach. In 1872 Eld. George Long was called again ; seven additions; Jacob Newhart was licensed to preach. In 1873 Eld. Norman Gaylord was elected pastor, and in connection with Eld. George Long held a meeting, at which there were 17 additions. Eld. Gaylord did not attend after this meeting, but in about two months after his call was dismissed and Eld. G. W. Kelley was elected pastor Febru- ary, 1873. In February, 1874, Eld. Kelley was again elected.
In IS75 Eld. Geo. Long was called, 9 members added.
In 1876 Eld. Geo. Long was called, 16 members added.
In 1877 Eld. Geo. Long was called, 7 members added.
In IS78 Eld. Geo. Long was called, 13 members added. Jno. M. Clark was licensed to preach in June.
In IS79 Eld. W. W. Palmer was elected, 6 members added.
In 1880 Eld. Geo. Long was called, 5 members added.
In ISSI Eld. Geo. Long was called, 27 members added.
In ISS2 Eld. Geo. Long was called, but resigned in February, and in May, ISS2, Eld. Geo. L. Wilson was called, 3 members added.
In ISS3, in May, Eld. Geo. Long was called, I member added.
In 1884, in May, Eld. Geo. Long was called, 2 members added.
In ISS5, in May, Eld. T. M. S. Mead was called.
In 1886, in May, Eld. Geo. Long was called, 4 members added. Brother W. A. Burks licensed to preach November 7, 1886.
In ISSS Eld. G. M. Botts was called, S members added.
In ISS9 Eld. G. M. Botts was called, 11 members added, resigned October 4, 1890.
In 1890, in October, Eld. T. M. S. Mead was called, 9 members added.
In 1891 Eld. R. H. Long baptized Chas. Cunningham, Mollie Thomas and Alice Weese.
In I891, in October, Eld. T. M. S. Mead was called.
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In 1892, in October, Eld. J. A. Newport was called, S members added. J. O. Butler ordained deacon April 3, '92, by Elds. Mead and Newport. Wm. Hutchinson and Bailey East were received as members and deacons in June, '71. J. A. Johnson licensed to preach January 31, '91.
The clerks in their order were J. A. Johnson, J. O. Butler, J. A. Johnson, J. O. Butler, Jos. H. Heydon, J. A. Johnson, Jos. H. Hey- don, J. W. Northern, J. A. Bryant and Elijah Dunaway.
PLEASANT VIEW CHURCH
was organized April 14, ISS3, at Roberts school house eight miles northeast of Bolivar, Missouri, by a presbytery as fol- lows: Eld. J. R. Callaway, Eld. Geo. Suiter, Eld. Green- berry Mitchell, Eld. D. P. Brockus, deacon W. S. M. Bar- nett and brother Jos. Gordon. Constituent members, Reuben Lunsford, G. W. Burnes, C. J. Burnes, Richard Brown, Mary A. Brown, Esther Henson, J. J. Vickrey, Jno. C. Davidson, Joletha Davidson, Susanna Chasteen. Pastor D. P. Brockus was chosen and served six years ; David Hitson was then chosen and served about one year, succeeded by Eld. D. P. Brockus. Salary, $50 per year. Brother G. W. Burnes was licensed to preach October, 1886. No Sunday school; present membership of church, S9. They have a neat frame house to worship in, about 35x50 feet. Eld. Chas. Grove is pastor ('97).
SALEM CHURCH
was organized at the house of Wm. Minner in Polk county, Missouri, October 23, ISSS, about nine miles northwest of Bolivar, Missouri, presbytery, Eld. J. F. Hampton and brother J. A. Jones. Constituent members, Win. Minner, Louisa Minner, Geo. Worthan, Mary J. Austin, Catharine Ellsworth, Amanda Noblett, Annie Noblett, S. W. Troyer, Adaline Troyer, all of New Hope church. On motion of brother Wm. Minner, the body was declared to be a Baptist
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church with the name of Salem; after which on the same day the church received by letter, Dr. I. M. Jones, by rela- tion, C. B. Jones, Malinda Wollard, S. W. Belknap, and on the following Sunday there were baptized, S. E. Coberly, Ed Noblett, W. P. Jones, Eliza Rountree, Mary Grisson, Sarah Grisson, Ida Richards, Delia Henson, Henry Lene- gar, Mary E. Jones and Ida Wilson. Eld. Hampton ad- ministered the ordinance, and was elected pastor December 22, 1888; salary, $110. Brother G. W. Troyer was or- dained a deacon April 28, 1889. Eld. G. W. Sherman was chosen pastor March 22, 1890; Eld. J. M. Freeman elected pastor September 27, 1890; Eld. J. A. Newport elected pastor February 11, 1893. One feature of church govern- ment is: a committee is appointed, partly of deacons and partly of laymen, to whom all grievances are submitted, and oftentimes disturbances are settled without tedious delay in the church. Eld. J. C. Thompson is pastor ( 1897).
CAMPBELL'S GROVE CHURCH
was organized July 20, 1879, at Oak Grove school house, five miles southwest from Bolivar, in Polk county, Missouri, by Eld. Jehu Robinson. The articles of faith adopted were those printed in Crowell's Hand-Book. The following were constituent members, viz: John Talent, John Inglis, R. T. Ellis, T. B. Gordon, Sarah Ellis, Lizzie Ellis, Margaret Inglis.
Eld. Jehu Robinson was elected pastor September 22, 1879; re- signed February 15, 1880.
Eld. N. T. Allison was elected pastor March 24, ISSO.
Eld. T. L. Lewis was elected pastor April 16, 1SSI, and resigned November 20, ISSI.
Eld. Jehu Robinson was re-elected pastor February IS, 1882, and again November, 1882, but declined.
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Eld. J. W. Haines was chosen pastor May 5, 1883, re-elected May 3, 1884.
Eld. Isaac Ingram was called to the care of the church, but did not respond. This was in May, 1885.
Eld. J. W. Mayfield was called Aug. 1, 'S5, and served to Jan. 1,'86. Eld. Jos. F. Ingram was elected December, 1886.
Eld. J. W. Mayfield was called again January 8, 1887, and resign- ed November 6, 1887.
Eld. J. W. Haines re-elected February 18, 1888.
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