Big Rockfish Presbyterian Church, 1869-1955 : minutes of the session of the Presbyterian Church

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Minutes o I the Session
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Presbyterian Church
BIG ROCKFISH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1869 - 1955
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MINUTES OF THE SESSION
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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MINUTES OF SESSION.
BIG ROCKFISH CHURCH
Cumberland County, N. C.
May 16, 1869
The Scfsion in the Sefsion room met. Present Rcy. J«hn M. Sherwood, the Moderator, with
Elders Daniel McMillan and Duncan Sinclair. The meeting was opened with prayer. The death of
John McDonald, a ruling Elder in this church and also Clerk of the Scfsion, haying occurred the
eyening previous, was announced, and on motion D. Sinclair was appointed Clerk of the Scfsion.
On motion Rev John M. Sherwood and Elder Daniel McMillan were appointed a committee
to prepare a suitable minute in reference to the death of Elder John McDonald, and report to a
future meeting of the Sefsion.
John McLean (Son of Angus) appeared before Sefsion and was examined on his religious
experience, when haying made a satisfactory profession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, he was
admitted to the sealing ordinance of the Lords Supper.
Closed with prayer.
D. Sinclair Clerk
August 1, 1869
The Sefsion met in the Sefsion room. Present Rev. John M. Sherwood, the Moderator, with
Elders Daniel McMillan and D. Sinclair. The meeting was opened with prayer. The committee
appointed to prepare a minute in relation to the death of Elder John McDonald reported and the
report was on motion received and adopted and ordered to he entered upon the records of this
Sefsion. Closed with prayer.
D. Sinclair Clerk
IN MEMORIAM.
The committee appointed to prepare a minute on the death of John McDonald, late a ruling
elder in Big Rockfish church, report:
Mr. McDonald was horn on the 10th of March 1796, in the Isle of Skye, on the northern
coast of Scotland. In the year 18(12, his parents emigrated to this country, landing at Wilmington and
settled in Moore County. When about 16 years of age, Mr. McDonald was apprenticed to a Mr.
McQueen, to learn the trade of a carpenter, with whom he served fixe years, and soon thereafter
came to Fayettcvillc to live. Here, while still a young man he gave his heart to God in Christ, and
became a member of the Presbyterian church in Fayettex ille, then under the pastoral care of the Rev.
J. G. Hammer, D. D.
The intelligent, growing piety of Mr. McDonald soon attracted the attention of the members
of the church, and he was made a ruling elder. Subsequently he removed to the country and when
the church of Big Rockfish w as formed he was elected a ruling elder in that organization. Here he
continued to serve the church, as a faithful and devoted officer, until his death, on Saturday evening,
May 15, 1869.
The christian character of Mr. McDonald was of a very high order, such as to command the
respect and confidence of all who knew him, to an extent seldom equalled. His ancestors, from time
immemorial, had been of the stern old Presbyterian stock of Scotland, and his attachment to the faith
of his fathers was intelligent and sincere. He received and held firmly the great doctrines of grace,
and lahored faithfully in their practical application to himself, and others. No man labored more
dilligently than he in the work that the Lord afsigned him; and, at the same time, no man ever,
perhaps, trusted God more implicitly to work in and to work for him. He took great interest in the
Sabbath School, of which he was superintendent up to the time of his death, and in the youth of the
congregation generally; and his influence over them for good cannot he known until the records of
eternity shall he made up. Mr. McDonald was emphatically a good man. "full of the Holy Ghost and
wisdom". And he died as he had lived, meekly resting in Jesus for salvation. His illness was
protracted through several weeks of severe suffering, which he bore with the resignation of a true
child of God, ripe for heaven.
In view of these facts we submit the follow ing resolutions:
1. Resolved, That we heartily sympathize with the widow and children of our deceased
brother, and exprefs to them, in behalf of the congregation, the great lofs we have all sustained in this
bereavement. But we sorrow not without hope. He served his generation faithfully, and has gone to
his reward. And his works do follow him. The labors of his life, devoted to God, shall linger with us
many days, and bear fruit abundantly unto eternal life. And our separation from him will not be
long, if we be faithful to the counsels he has given us, both in his walk and conversation.
2. Resolved, That this minute be entered upon our sefsion book, a copy of it be furnished to
the family of the deceased, and that it he also published in the "North Carolina Presbyterian."
(NOTE: Page 5 in the original book, we are unable to read)
October 3, 1869
The Sefsion met in the church. Present Rev. Jno. M. Sherwood, the Moderator, with Elders
Neill McDonald and D. Sinclair. The meeting was opened with prayer. On motion D. Sinclair was
appointed to attend the approaching meeting of the Presbytery, and Daniel McMillan his alternate
and D. Sinclair was also appointed to attend the next meeting of the Synod and Daniel McMillan his
alternate. Closed with prayer.
D.Sinclair Clerk
November 9, 1869
The Sefsion met in the Sefsion room. Present Rev. Jno. M. Sherwood, the Moderator, with
Elders Neill McDonald, Daniel McMillan and D. Sinclair. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Mifs Elizabeth McMillan, adult (daughter of John L. and Catharine) appeared before
Sefsion and after due examination on her religious experience was admitted to the sealing ordinance
of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
D. Sinclair Clerk
November 21, 1869
The Sefsion met in the church. Present Rev. Jno. M. Sherwood, the Moderator, with Elders
Neill McDonald, Daniel McMillan and D. Sinclair. The meeting was opened with prayer. John W.
Emmett and Isabella Emmet his wife were received, by certificate from the Methodist Episcopal
Church South at Leaksville Madison circuit N. C. Conference, into full communion as members of
this church.
Closed with prayer.
D. Sinclair Clerk
December 3rd 1869
The Sefsion met in the Scfsion room. Present Rev. Jno. M. Sherwood, the Moderator, with
Elders Ncill McDonald, Daniel McMillan and D. Sinclair. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Elias M. Davis appeared before Sefsion and was examined on his religious experience, when, having
made a satisfactory profession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, he was admitted to the sealing
ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
The meeting closed with prayer.
D. Sinclair Clerk
March 27th 1870
At a meeting of the Session of Big Rockfish Church, Neill McDonald ruling Elder was
appointed Delegate to Presbytery, and Daniel McMillan, his alternate. We had a conference on the
subject of a report to Presbytery, but was not able to fill it up.
D. McMillan
Clk, Pro tern
Approved with the exception of the last record on Mar 27 which is irregular.
Examined and approved as far as written
April 8 1870
M. McQueen Moderator
May 1st 1870
The Sefsion met in the Sefsion Room - Present Rev. John M. Sherwood, the Moderator, with
Elders Neill McDonald, Dr. D. Sinclair and Daniel McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
John A. Ross and Alice G. McPhaul appeared before Session and were examined on their
religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ were admitted to the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
On motion Daniel McMillan was appointed Clerk of the Session.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
July 24th 1870
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. John M. Sherwood, the Moderator, with Elders
Neill McDonald and Daniel McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. Miss Flora C.
McFadycn appeared before Session and was examined on her religious experience when, having
made a satisfactory profession of her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, she was admitted to the Sealing
ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
Sept. 11th 1870
The Session met in the Session Room - Present Rev. John M. Sherwood, the Moderator, with
Elders Daniel McMillan and Neill McDonalds. The meeting was opened with prayer. Daniel
McMillan was appointed delegate to Presbytery at Buffalo Church and N. McDonald alternate.
The Moderator stated to the Session that he had visited Mrs. Ann McDonald wife of N. O.
McDonald. Mrs. McDonald is an invalid and has been for months unable to attend church. She gave
good evidence of a change of heart and expressed a wish to become a member of Big Rockfish
Church where upon the Moderator stated (hat he baptized her, and on motions Mrs. McDonald was
admitted to full membership in this church.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
October 2nd 1870
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. John M. Sherwood the Moderator with
Elders Neill McDonald and Daniel McMillan, the meeting was opened with prayer. On motion Ncill
McDonald was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Synod and Daniel McMillan his
alternate. A certificate of membership and dismission was granted to Mrs. Martha Brown formally
Miss Martha McMillan to connect herself with Philadelphia Church Robeson County.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
April 2nd 1871
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. John M. Sherwood the Moderator with
Elders Neill McDonald and Daniel McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. Daniel
McArthur appeared before Session and was examined on his religious experience, when, having
made a satisfactory profession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was admitted to the Sealing
ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
On motion Dr. D. Sinclair was appointed delegate to attend the ensuing meeting of
Presbytery at Montpclier Church in Robeson County and Daniel McMillan his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Approved Apr 8th 1871
A. N. Ferguson Moderator
May 28th 1871
The Session met in the Session Room. Present John M. Sherwood the Moderator with
Elders Neill McDonald and Daniel McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. Mis. Margaret
McArthur Mrs. Sarah Smith, Miss Abbic Hunnicut and Miss Elizabeth Hunnicut appeared before
Session and were examined on their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory
profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ were admitted to the Sealing ordinance of the
Lord's Supper. A certificate of membership and dismission was granted to Mrs. Jennett Boyce
formerly Miss Jennett McFadyen.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clerk
October 1st 1871
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. John M. Sherwood the Moderator with
Elders Daniel McMillan and Neill McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Miss Arthur Ann Davis, Miss Flora K. McFadyen and Miss Ella G. McNeill appeared before
Session and were examined on their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory
profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ were admitted to the Sealing ordinance of the
Lord's Supper. Elder Daniel McMillan was appointed to Attend the approaching meeting of
Presbyten & Elder Neill McDonald his alternate and Elder Neill McDonald was appointed to attend
the approaching meeting of Synod & Danl McMillan his alternate. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
March 28th 1872
The Session met at Mrs. McDonald's. Present Elders Neill McDonald and Daniel McMillan.
The meeting was opened with prayer. The following Report to Presbytery was adopted
1st Names of Elders and Deacons
2nd We have no Minister
3rd Our Church is not in deht
4th Nearly all contribute to the different benevolent schemes of the Church
5th Wc have no poor. Our delegates to Presbytery & Synod do not charge
6th Our children arc taught to read the Bible and Shorter Catechism Some contribute to the
Church
7th One of the Elders conduct Religious Sen ices in the absence of the Pastor. Prayer
meeting every Sabbath evening.
8th Some heads of families have family worship All send their children to Sabbath School
& Sanctuary
9th All the congregation attend preaching and seem to be interested in Divine things
Daniel McMillan was appointed delegate to Presbytery at Philadelphus Church Robeson
County and N. McDonald his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Approved Apr 13th 1872
M. McNair Moderator
June 23rd 1872
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. P. McPherson the Moderator with
Elders Neill McDonald and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. Lizie L. McMillan,
Sarah A. McMillan, Mary E. Carver and Mary A. B. Carver appeared before Session and were
examined on their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in
the Lord Jesus Christ were admitted to the Sealing ordinance of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
August 25th 1872
The Session met in the church. Present Elders IN. McDonald, D McMillan, L. A. McLean, J.
A. McFadyen and Lauchlin McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer. Miss Kate McArthur
appeared before Session and was examined on her religious experience, when, basing made a
satisfactory profession of her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was admitted to the Sealing ordinances of
Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
A certificate of membership and dismission was granted Mrs. Margaret Jane Monroe
formally Miss Margaret Jane McMillan to connect herself with Lumberbridge church.
L. A. McLean was appointed a delegate to attend the approaching meeting of Presbytery at
Bethesda Church Moore County and D. McMillan his alternate, closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
Big Rockfish Sept. 22nd 1872
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Elders Neill McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and
L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer. Daniel Biggs appeared before Session and was
examined on his religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of his faith in the
Lord Jesus Christ he was admitted to the Scaling ordinance of the Lord's Supper. J. A. McFadyen
was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Synod and L. McDonald his alternate. The
meeting was closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
Nov. 23 rd
The Session met in the Church. Present Rev. EL G. Hill the Moderator with Elder D.
McMillan, N. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Emily C. Graham, Margaret E. Smith, Catharine Ross, Patrick C. McLean, D. H. McLean, Malcolm
McMillan, Daniel A. McMillan and Charles Ross appeared before Session and were examined on
their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ, were admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
Nov. 24th
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. H. G. Hill the Moderator with Elders D.
McMillan, N. McDonald J. A. McFadyen and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Martha E. Brown, Jesse Ann Biggs and Margaret Ross appeared before Session and were examined
on their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ were admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Closed w it
h
p raver.
D. McMillanS. Clerk
March 16th 1873
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders
Neill McDonald L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer. Duncan
Sinclair was appointed to attend the ensuing meeting of Presbytery and Neill McDonald his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
March 30th
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders
N. McDonald D. McMillan L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer.
A Report to Presbytery was adopted. The Clerk of Session was directed to erase the made of Miss
Kate McArthur from the roll of members, she having connected herself with the Baptist Church.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S Clerk
Approved April 12th 1873
J. H. Cable Moderator
Big Rockfish April 13th 1873
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. Martin McQueen the Moderator with
Elders Dr. D. Sinclair D. McMillan, Neill McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The
meeting was opened with prayer. Certificate of membership and dismission were granted to Dr. D.
Sinclair and Mrs. Effie Sificlaii" to connect themselves with Ashpolc Church Robeson County. A
certificate of membership and dismission was also granted to Mr. John Brown to connect himself
with Antioch Church Robeson County. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillanS Clerk
Sept 6th 1873
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders Neill
McDonald, Lauchlin McDonald, John A. McFadyen and Daniel McMillan. The meeting was opened
with prayer. Lauchlin McDonald was appointed a delegate to the ensuing Meeting of Presbytery at
Laurinburg Richmond Co. and John A. McFadyen his alternate. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
Big Rockfish Sept. 21st 1873
The Session met at Swamp Station. Present Rev. Joseph Evans with Elders Neill McDonald,
Lauchlin McDonald and John A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer. Mrs. Anna
Alderman, Mag Goodman, James Parker and David L. Ross appeared heforc Session and were
examined on their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in
the Lord Jesus Christ were admitted to the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
Sept. 22
The Session met at Swamp Station. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders
Lauchlin McDonald and John A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer. Bsiety(?)
Parker, Emily Parker, Mrs. Jane Fennel, Isabella Carter, Nellie Roberts, Alice Freeman, Mary J.
Butler, Mrs. Ann Gibson, Annccnetta(?) Gibson, Margaret Gibson, Henrietta Smith, Margaret
Wiggins, Catharine McArthur, Sarah Ann McArthur, Effie Brown, Man Smith, Dr. W. H.
McKinnon, Robert Fennel and Sarah Smith appeared before Session and on their religious
experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ were
admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
Oct. 26th 1873
The Session met in the Church. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders Neill
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer. J. A.
McFadyen was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Synod and D. McMillan his
alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
Nov. 22nd 1873
The Session met in the Church. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders D.
McMillan, N. McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and L. A. McLean. The meeting was opened
with prayer. Angus L. McLean, Li/.ie McLean, Amanda Brown, Sarah E. Brown, Daniel Brown,
Mrs. Mary McMillan, Arch'd D. McLean, Mrs. Kate McMillan, Lizie McArthur, Sallic McLean and
Mrs. L. Murphy appeared before Session and were examined on their religious experience, when,
having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, were admitted to the
Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
A certificate of membership and dismission was granted to Neill McFadyen to connect
himself with Bethel Church Robeson Count}. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
Feb 16th 1874
The Session met at Sherwood Church. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with
Elders J. A. McFadyen, L. McDonald and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened n ith prayer.
William Alderman, Mrs. Anna Alderman, John F. Byiuim, Mary J. Butler, Mrs. Jane Fennel, Alice
Freeman, Robert Fennel, Duncan Davis, James R. Davis, Nancy Davis, Martha E. Davis, Arthur Ann
Davis, Alfred J. Goodman, Isabella Goodman, Mag. Goodman, Alex McArthur, John McArthur,
Hannah McArthur, Flora A. McArthur, Sarah Mclnis, Catharine McArthur, Sarah A. McArthur,
James Parker, Bsiety(?) Parker, Emily Parker, Nellie Roberts, Henriette Smith, Sarah Smith,
Margaret E. Smith, Margaret Wiggins, members of Bij; Rockfish Church in good and regular
standing were dismissed at their own request to connect themselves with Sherwood Church
Cumberland Co.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan S. Clerk
April 12th
Bijj Rockfish Church
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator, with
elders D. McMillan, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and L. A. McLean.
The meeting was opened with prayer. Elder Neill McDonald was appointed to attend the
approaching mectin« of the Presbytery.
A certificate of Membership and dismission was granted to Mrs. Catharine McQueen,
formerly Miss Catharine McDonald to connect herself with Smyrean(?) Church Robeson County.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillans. Clerk
Approved 17 April 1874
Wm L. Lacy
Moderator
Bi» Rockfish September 27th 1874
Sept. 27th 1874
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders
J. A. McFadyen and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer.
James A. Carver and Mrs. Sarah Jane Carver were admitted to membership on Certificate
from St. Pauls Church.
Elder D. McMillan was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Presbytery. Closed
with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk of Session
Oct. 4th
The Session met at Sherwood Chapel. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with
Elders L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Elder L. A. McLean was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Synod. Closed
with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk of Session
November 25th
The Session met in the Church. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders L. A.
McLean, J. A. McFadyen and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Mrs. McDonald (wife of Thomas McDonald) appeared before Session and was examined on
her religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of her faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ, she was admitted to the Scaling ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
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Mrs. Murphy (wife of David Murphy) was admitted to membership on Certificate from
South River Chapel.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk of Session
Big Rockfish Jan. 3rd 1875
Jan. 3rd 1875
The Session met in the Church. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator w ith Elders L. A.
McLean, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Gilbert E. Buic and Jennie Buie were admitted to membership on Certificate from the
Methodist Episcopal Church South. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk of Session
March 27th
The Session met in the Church. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders D.
McMillan, J. A. McFadyen, L. McDonald and L. A. McLean.
The meeting was opened with prayer. Mrs. Zilpha Ann Driven and Miss Effie Catharine
Driven appeared before Session and were examined on their religious experience, when, having made
a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ were admitted to the Scaling
ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
A Certificate of Membership and dismission was granted to Mrs. Sarah McGeachy,
formerly Miss Sarah McFadyen to connect herself with St. Pauls Church Robeson County.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk of Session
Approved April 23rd 1876
H. G. Hill Moderator
Big Rockfish Sept. 15th 1875
Sept. 15th 1875
The Session met in the Church. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan.
The meeting was opened with prayer.
Miss Margaret McMillan and Fleet Culbreth appeared before Session and Mere examined
on their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ were admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
John R. Brown and his wife Martha Brown were admitted to membership on certificate
from Philadelphia Church.
Elder D. McMillan was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Presbytery at
Euphronia Church Moore County and J. A. McFadyen his alternate. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clerk
March 25th 1876
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders
N. McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with
prayer. Miss Alice McLean, John M. Carver and his wife Elizabeth McN. Carver appeared before
Session and were examined on their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory
profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ were admitted to the Sealing ordinance of the
Lord's Supper. Certificates of dismission were granted Mrs. Mary Patterson and Mag. A. Patterson
to connect themselves with Fayetteville Presbyterian Church. Closed with prayer.
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D. McMillan Clk
Center Church, April 22, 1876
Approved A. McQueen, Mod
Bi» Rockfish
June 10th 1876
The Session met in the Session Room.
Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders L. A. McLean, N. McDonald, L.
McDonald, and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer. Mrs. Mary E. Emmit
appeared before Session and was examined on her religious experience, when, having made a
satisfactory profession of her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was admitted to the Sealing ordinances of
Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
June 24th
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders
N. McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen, L. A. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was
opened with prayer. Lewis Emmet appeared before Session and was examined on his religious
experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was
admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish Sept. 23rd 1876
Sept. 23 1876
The Session met in the Chinch. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonalds. L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Elder J. A. McFadyen was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Presbytery at Bethel
Church Robeson Count) and Elder L. McDonald was appointed his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Feb 18th 1877
The Session met in the Church. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer.
A certificate of membership and dismission was granted to James McNeill to connect himself
with Fayetteville Presbyterian Church.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Bi» Rockfish
March 11th 1877
The Session met in the Church. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Miss Jennet McLean appeared before the Session and was examined on her religious
experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was
admitted to the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Mrs. Mary Culbreth also appeared before
Session and was admitted to membership on certificate from the M. E. Church South. Closed with
prayer.
I). McMillan Clk
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April 8 1877
The Session met after foresion(?) Service. Present Rev. J. Evans and elders John McFadyen,
Neill McDonald and Laughlin McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer. The following
reports were adopted
I Statistical Report as follows.
Annual Report of Big Rockfish church to the Presbytery of Fayetteville from April 1, 1876 to
April 1, 1877. No of Elders 5. No of Deacons 5. Com'ts added on Examination 5 Com'ts added on
Certificate 1. Total Com'ts 122. Adults baptized 2, Infants baptized 6. No of children Sabbath &
school 30.
Funds collected Sustaination S5. Evangelistic SI Invalid Fund S10. Foreign Missions S10.
Education SS. Publication SI Prcsbyterial SI. Pastor's Salary actually paid S25. Congregational S10.
II Report on Sabbath School
That there are 4 Teachers 30 scholars on the Roll
Average attendance 4 " 22 "
That the school is about as it was last year.
That two scholars had been admitted to the Lord Table and S2 contributed for objects in
connection with the school.
That the school is under the control of the session - regularly attended to by it - that the
pastor preaches regularly to the - that the catechisms of our church are taught - that
children Friend & Earnest Worker are taught to some extent - that the young people memorize the
scripture to some extent - that in addition to the above the International Sessions are used as
explained by our Board - that there has been no special religious interest.
III Report on the State of Religion as follows -
To questions (a) (See Standing Rules pages 8 & 9) We have a Pastor - owe nothing to any
foreign minister. We are S61 in arrears to our present pastor (b) About as well as is usual in orderly
Presbyterian Communities, (c) Harmony prevails & we hope the people are growing in know ledge &
spirituality. There is a steady increase in numbers, with a good prospect in this respect, (d) Yes. By
collections on days of Jubilee worship. We have none such.
The meeting closed with prayer.
Joseph Evans
Session Clerk pro tern
Bluff Church April 20th 1877
Approved
A. N. Ferguson Modn'.
Big Rockfish Sept. 9th 1877
Sept. 9 1877
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders J. A.
McFadyen, L. McDonald and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. Lauchlin Smith
and Jane Smith appeared before Session and were examined on their religious experience, w hen,
having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ they were admitted to
the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Rufus Vance and Martin Murphy (colored) after due
examination were admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
A certificate of membership and dismission was granted to Mrs. Flora C. Crommartie
formerly Miss Flora C. McFayden to connect herself with South River Chapel. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Oct 21st
At a meeting of the Session and Board of Deacons of Big Rockfish church, held on the 2 1 si
Oct 1877 the following minute was adopted:
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Whereas it has been the will of the great Head of the Church to call away from among us
William James Smith, for many years a Deacon of our church
Resolved I that while bowing humbly to the will of God, we hereby record a sense of the loss
which our church has sustained by the removal of an earnest and faithful fellow-laborer. So justly
beloved for his kindliness, his self sacrificing zeal for the Church, and his humble and unassuming
piety.
2 that we hereby tender to his widow our sympathy under her severe bereavement in losing
a husband so tender and loving and pray that she may be abundantly sustained by Him who said "I
will never leave you".
3 that as a tribute to his memory and a token of our respect and affections that his minute
be inscribed on our records, a copy furnished to the widow and a copy furnished for publication in
the N. C. Presbyterian.
Joseph Evans Moderator
D. McMillan Clk
March 3rd 1878
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders J. A.
McFadyen. L. McDonald, N. McDonald and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
John E. Buie and Sarah E. Buie came before Session and were examined on their religious
experience, w hen, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ they
were admitted to the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
March 24th
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders J. A.
McFadyen, L. McDonald, N. McDonald and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Sarah Driven, Marv Brown and Eliza Jane McQueen appeared before Session and were examined on
their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ were admitted to the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Mrs. Lula Brown after
due examination was admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
I). McMillan Clk
PS. By oversight the Clerk omitted, in its proper place the following.
March 2 The Session met in the Church Rockfish Village. Present Rev. J Evans Mod John
McFadyen & L McDonald. Opened with prayer. Adeline Deevcr came before the Session & was
examined on her religious experience, when having made a satisfactory profession of her faith in the
Lord Jesus Christ she was admitted to the Sealing ordinance of Baptism & the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
Joseph Evans
Clerk Pro tern
April 21
The Session met in the Session house. Present Rex J Evans, the Moderator with Elders John
McFadyen L. McDonald N. McDonald & D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. The
following reports were adopted -
Statistical Report
No of Elders 5. Of deacons 4. Com'ts admitted on Examination 10 on certificate none.
Total Com'ts 131. Adults baptized 4 Infants baptized 7. No of Bapti/ed mm communicants 3(1
(about) No of children in Sabbath School 20
Funds Contributed
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Sustaination SI Evangelistic SI Invalid Fund S3 Foreign Missions $10 Education S10 Publication SI
Prcsbyterial S10. Pastors salary actually paid 219. Congregational S3. Miscellaneous S4.75.
St. Pauls Robeson Co N. C. the Post office of Pastor & Session Clerk
Date April 21
1878 D. McMillan
Clerk of Session
II Report on Sabbath School
That there were 5 teachers & 20 scholars on the Roll - Average attendance 3 teachers & 15
scholars. The increase of 1 teacher & a decrease of 10 scholars have advanced from the Sabbath
School to the Lord's table. One dollar & seventy seven cents contributed toward school expenses.
That the school is taught by the Elders of the church. That the Pastor preaches to the young but not
expressly to. That the Shorter Catechism is taught & the questions published by out book on the
International Lessons. That the young people memorize the scriptures. That there has been no
special religious interest in the school.
Signed by Ncill McDonald Clerk
III Report on the State of Religion
Standing Rules pages 8 & 9 To question
(a) We have a pastor - in arrears to him S55. No other arrears.
(b) We know of no neglect of Baptism. In the other respects our church is as good a
condition as is usual in orderly Presbyterian churches
(c) There is harmony & the church we trust is growing in knowledge & spirituality & we
know it is in number
(d) The church has contributed to each of the objects & collections are taken up every time
we meet for sen ices.
D. McMillan
Meeting closed with prayer
Joseph Evans
Clerk pro tern
lona Church
April 26, 1878
Approved as far as written
M. McQueen, Mod.
Sept. 15h 1878
The Session met at Rockfish Village. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders
J. A. McFadyen N. McDonald and L. McDonald.
The meeting was opened with prayer. A certificate of membership and dismission was
granted to Hector McFadyen to connect himself with Elizabcthtown Presbyterian Church.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Feb 8th 1879
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders
N. McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen.
The meeting was opened with prayer.
It having come to the knowledge of the Session that common fame charges Daniel L. Ross
with Bigamy, it was resolved to summons him to appear before the Session on the 2nd March and
give satisfaction with regard to the same.
Closed with prayer.
I). McMillan Clk
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Bi» Rockfish
March 2 nil 1879
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald L. McDonald J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan.
The meeting was opened with prayer.
Daniel L. Ross failed to appear, the clerk was directed to summons him to appear before the
Session on the 21st March (instant)
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
March 21st
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders
N. McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer.
D. L. Ross appeared before the Session and it Has resolved to continue his case to April 13th
1879. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
March 22nd
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders
N. McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with
prayer. James E. Driven appeared before Session and was examined on his religious experience,
when, having made a satisfactory profession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ he was admitted to
the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Mrs. Sallie Currie also appeared before Session and was
admitted to membership on certificate. Certificates of membership and dismission were granted to
Mrs. M. A. McKinnon and Mrs. F. C. McNairto connect themselves with Center Point church S. C.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Apr 13th 1879
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders
N. McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen, L. A. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was
opened with prayer.
D. L. Ross appeared before Session and the following minute with regard to the charge
against him was adopted. In connection with the charge against D. L. Ross the decision of the Session
is that since he admits that he has lately been married to Mrs. Arnet, and that about 7-1/2 years ago
within the bounds of South Carolina, in the presence of a Magistrate of North Carolina, went
through the form of marriage with a woman that so far as he knows is still living in Richmond Co.,
N.C. and from whom (though he has lived apart from her about 7 years) he has never been divorced -
and since moreover this latter ceremony as admitted by him is recognized by the laws of South
Carolina as a valid marriage, that the said D. L. Ross be and is hereby suspended from church
privileges until God by his providence and spirit makes it plain to the Session that he should be
restored.
L. A. McLean was appointed delegate to the approaching meeting of the Prcslntcry and D.
McMillan his alternate.
The following reports were adopted
Statistical Report
No. of Elders 5 No. of Deacons 6 No. Communicants admitted on examination 1 on
certificate 1 Total Com'ts 129. Adults Baptized Infants Baptized 1 No Baptized non Com'ts No.
children in Sabbath School 30
Funds Contributed
l(,
State Library Of North Carolina
Raleigh, N.G
Sustentation S5.50 Evangelistic S3 Invalid Fund S12 Foreign Missions S7 Education S4 Publication
SI Prcsbyterial S10 Miscellaneous colored Evangelistic S2 Colportage S5 Curric SI Pastor's Salary
actually paid
Congregational
St. Pauls Robeson Co. N.C. the Post office of Pastor & Session Clerk
Dated April 13th 1879
D. McMillan Clk
II Report of Sabbath School
That there were 6 Teachers 30 Scholars on the Roll. Average attendance 4 Teachers, 20
Scholars. Ten dollars contributed for school purposes.
That the school is taught by the Elders of the church. The Pastor preaches to the young but
not expressly so. The Shorter Catechism and the questions published by our board on the
International lessons - that the young people memorize. That there has been no special religious
interest in the school.
Signed by N. McDonald Clk
III Report on the State of Religion
Standing Rules 8 & 9 To question
(a) We have a Pastor - in arrears to him. No other arrears.
(b) We know of no neglect of Baptism. In the other respects our church is in as good a
condition as is usual in orderly Presbyterian churches
(c) There is harmony and the church we trust is growing in knowledge and spirituality
(d) The Church has contributed to each of the objects and collections are taken up every
time we meet for sen ices.
Closed with prayer
D. McMillan Clk
Approved as far as written
St. Andrew 's Church Joseph Evans
Apr 25th 1879 Moderator
April 23rd 1879
The Session met in the chinch. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen.
The meeting w as opened with prayer.
Dr. W. H. McKinnon w as, at his own request, suspended from Church privileges in
consequence of his weakness in the matter of intoxicating drink.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Sep. 28th
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
William D. Smith and Daniel L. Smith appeared before Session and were examined on their religious
experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ were
admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
J. A. McFadyen was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Presbytery and D.
McMillan his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Feb 1st 1880
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The Session met in the chinch. Present Rev. J. Evans the moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer.
A certificate of membership and dismission was granted Effie C. Morgan to connect herself
with Rockingham church.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Apr 5th 1880
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. Evans the Moderator with Elders D.
McMillan, N. McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer.
James Smith appeared before Session, when having made a satisfactory profession of his faith in the
Lord Jesus Christ after an examination on his religious experience was admitted to the Sealing
ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Reports to Presbytery were adopted.
Elder D. McMillan was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Presbytery and L.
McDonald his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Aug 1st
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. Evans the moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Elder D. McMillan rendered his excuse for not attending the last meeting of Presbytery
which was accepted.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Sep.
The Session met in the Church. Present Rev. J. Evans the moderator with Elders D.
McMillan, N. McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer.
A. Anderson appeared before Session and after due examination was admitted to the Sealing
ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Sarah V. Smith was also examined on her religious experience,
when, Inning made a satisfactory profession of her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was admitted to
the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
J. A. McFadyen was appointed delegate to Presbytery and D. McMillan was appointed
delegate to Synod. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Dec 4th 1880
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. E\ans the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald, D. McMillan and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Elder J. A. McFadyen delegate appointed to attend the last meeting Presbytery gave his
reason for nonattendance which was accepted.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Dec 28th
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. Evans the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. J. M. Emmitt was
admitted to membership on Certificate from Union Presbyterian Church Moore County.
Closed with prayer.
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March 12th 1881
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. Evans the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Elden Murphy (colored) appeared before Session and was examined on his religious
experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was
admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. N. McDonald was appointed
to attend the approaching meeting of Presbytery and L. McDonald his alternate.
The follow ing report was adopted. Statistical No. of Elders 4 Deacons 6 Communicants
added on examination 3, on certificate 1 total of communicants 137 Adults Baptized 2 Infants
Baptized 2. Children in Sabbath School and Bible Class 20. Funds collected - Invalid S8 Home
Missions S8.50 Foreign Missions S10 Education - Col'd Institute S4, Publication S4. Presbyterial S8.
Pastors salary actually paid S210. Congregational S30.90. S2
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Approved as far as written
Buffalo Church
April 7th 1881 Roger Martin Mod.
Sep. 11th
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. Evans Modr. With Elders N. McDonald. L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting opened with prayer. Bettie McAithur
and Hattic McQueen appealed before Session and were examined on their religious experience,
when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ were admitted to
the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Elder N. McDonald reported his attendance at last
presbytery. D. McMillan was appointed delegate to next Presbytery and J. A. McFadyen his
alternate. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Oct 9th
Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. Evans, Modr. Elders N. McDonald L.
McDonald J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. L. McDonald
was appointed delegate to Synod and D. McMillan his alternate. It having come to the knowledge of
the Session Mrs. Sallie Know Is had joined the Baptist Church, the Clerk was ordered to erase her
name from the roll of members.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
Dec 11th 1881
The Session met by call from the Moderator. Present Rev. J. Evans Mod. Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer. It having come
to the knowledge of the Session that there were reports seriously affecting the moral character of
some of the members of Big Rockfish Church vis Arch'd D. McLean, VVm Smith and James Smith
the matter was taken up. Sufficient grounds being found, as regards the indulgence in intoxicating
drinks, to render a full and thorough investigation necessary, the clerk was ordered to summons
them to meet the Session on the 8th Jan. next at 10 a.m.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Jan 8th 1882
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Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. Evans Mod. with Elders N. McDonald, J.
A. McFadyen, L. McDonald and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. Owing to
misunderstanding the Clerk had not summoned Arch D. McLean and Wm Smith and James Smith
to meet the Session. The Clerk was ordered to summons them to meet the Session on the 28th inst. 10
a.m. to answer charges affecting their moral character.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Bij; Rockfish
Jan. 28th 1882
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. Evans Mod. with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Arch'd D. McLean, Wm Smith and James Smith appeared before Session and denied the charges of
indulging too freely in the use of intoxicating drink.
It was resolved to charge them with being unduly under the influence of intoxicating drink
at Cumberland County fair on Thursday November last. D. McMillan was appointed prosecutor.
The Clerk was ordered to furnish the accused with copies of the charge and names of the witnesses.
A. McNeill and Mrs. Murphy witnesses against Arch'd D. McLean. A. McNeill and J. H. Evans
against Wm Smith. A. McNeill and Wm McRae against James Smith and summons Arch'd D.
McLean to appear before the Session on the 4th March next at 2 p.m. and Wm Smith and James
Smith on the 5th March at 10 a.m.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
March 4th
Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. Evans Mod. with Elders J. A. McFadyen,
N. McDonald, L. McDonald and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. Arch'd D.
McLean failed to appear before Session. The Clerk was ordered to summons him to appear before
Session on tomorrow 5th inst. at 1/2 past 12.
J. A. McFadyen was appointed delegate to Presbytery and D. McMillan his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Bi^ Rockfish
March 5th 1882 10 A. M.
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Re\. J. Evans Mod. with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Wm Smith and James Smith appeared before Session. It was resolved to suspend action in their
cases. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
March 5th 1/2 past 12
Session met in the Session Raom. Present Rev. J. Evam Mod. with Elders J. A. McFadyen,
N. McDonald, L. McDonald and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened viith prayer. Arch'd D.
McLean appeared before Session. After hearing the evidence in his case, he was suspended from
Church privileges.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
April 1st
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Session met in the church. Present, Rev. J. Evans Mod. with Elders D. McMillan, L.
McDonald, N. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Mrs. Flora C. Crommartie was admitted to membership on Certificate, Mrs. Cattie
McQueen was also admitted to membership on certificate from Smyrna Presbyterian Church.
The following Reports To Presbytery were adopted
Statistical No Elders 4 No Deacons 6
Communicants added on examination 2
Communicants added on Certificate 2
Infants Baptized 9
Total No. of Communicants 138
No of children in Sunday School 30
Funds Collected Sustcntation S4 Evangelistic S9 Invalid fund S8.50 Foreign Mission S8
Education S6 Publication S10 Prcsbytcrial S8 Pastors Salary actually paid S200 Congregational S10
Mifs Ford of Rockfish village was by exam received into membership.
Meeting closed w ith prayer.
D. McMillan
Antioch Church Apr 6th 1882
Approved as far as written
H G Hill
Moderator
Big Rockfish
May 21 1882
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. Evans the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
It having come to the knowledge of the Session that Miss Mary Brown and Miss Kate Ross were
guilty of Bastardy. Also that J. M. Emmitt was implicated in the above crime. It was resolved to
suspend action in his case. The Moderator was appointed to confer with Miss M. Brown and Miss
Kate Ross and report at his convenience. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Aug 20
The Session met after sen ice. Present Rev. J. Evans the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer.
The Moderator reported that he had conferred with Miss Mary Brown in connection with
charge laid against her at last meeting & that she confessed her guilt, professed her sincere penitence
for her sins and expressed her willingness to submit to any discipline the Session should think it their
duty to indict. After due deliberation the Session resolved as follows - That for the vindication of the
honor of the Church of Christ and for the benefit of the offenders, and as a warning to others, that
She be suspended from the Sealing ordinances of the church until such time as the Session shall see
fit to restore her.
The same report was made by the Moderator in connection with the charge against Miss
Kate Ross and in this case the same action was taken by the Session.
The Clerk of Session was instructed to cite John M. Emmitt to meet the Session on 23 id
Sept. 10 A. M. to answer in connection with the charge laid against him.
L. McDonald was appointed delegate to Presbytery and J. A. McFadyen his alternate. J. A.
McFadyen was appointed delegate to Synod and L. McDonald his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk.
Sep. 24
The Session in the church. Present J. Evans the Moderator with Elders N. McDonald, L.
McDonald, J. A McFadven.
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The meeting was opened with prayer.
Miss Fannie E. Buic and Miss Elizabeth McQ Buie appeared before Session and were
examined on their religious experience and were admitted to the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's
Supper. Owing to a mistake in the initials of J. M. Emmitt's name he failed to receive the Summons.
The Clerk was ordered to cite him to meet the Session on 15ht Oct. 10 A.M.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk.
Bi« Rockfish
Oct 15 1882
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. Evans the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald. L. McDonald, J. A. McFadycn and D. McMillan.
The meeting was opened with prayer.
John M. Emmitt failed to appear. The Clerk of Session w as ordered to cite him to meet the
Session on the 19th Nov 12 N.
L. McDonald delegate appointed to Presbytery reported his attendance. J. A. McFadycn
delegate appointed to Synod gave satisfactory excuse for nonattendance.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk.
Nov 19
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. Evans the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, N. McDonald and J. A. McFadycn. The meeting was opened with prayer. John M.
Emmitt failed to appear. It was resolved by the Session to suspend him from the Sealing ordinance
of the Lord's Supper for contumacy. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk.
April 1
The Session met in the church. Present Elders N. McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A.
McFadycn. In the absence of the Moderator Neill McDonald was called to the chair. The meeting
was opened with prayer. D. McMillan was appointed delegate to Presbytery and L. McDonald his
alternate.
The following Report to Presbytery was adopted
Statistical
No Elders 4 Deacons 6 Added on examination 2 Total of Communicants 136 Infants
Baptized 8 Children in Sabbath School and Bible Class 25
Funds Contributed
Sustentation S4 Evangelistic S2, Invalid S3 Foreign Mission S21, Ladies Mission Society S30
Education S5, Publication S4.50, Pastor's Salary actually paid $211. Sum paid to Treasurer $46.30
Prcsbyterial S8.
Report on Sabbath School
No. Teachers 5, Scholars 20. Average attendance Teachers 3 Scholars 18. The school is
under the supervision and control of the Pastor. Pastor and Elders attend upon the sen ices. The
Pastor preaches regularly to the children. Confession of Faith Catechism and Forms of Government
are taught in the school.
Children's Friend & Earnest Worker are taken
They memorize the Scriptures - The Bible and Standards of the Church are used; no special
religious interest during the year.
Report on the State of Religion
(a) We have a Pastor. Our pecuniary obligations to him are full} met.
(b) The Sabbath is properly observed so far as we know. Public worship and prayer
meetings are usually well attended. Family Worship, private and public catechetical instruction in
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Bible Class and Sabbath School are about as good as is usual in Presbyterian communities. All the
members of the Church have their children Baptized.
(c) Harmony is maintained in the Church. The Church in spirituality and number is about
as usual.
(d) The Church has contributed to all the objects of beneficence. Collections are taken up
every Sabbath we have preaching.
Reprocal Duties Report
Report from the Elders
a) The Pastor gives us one fourth of his time
b) He is faithful in the discharge of his duties both of public exposition of the truth and
pastoral visitation and care. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
(a) As Pastor I report as follow
From the member of this church I have received much sympathy & many kindnesses. And
I have found its officers prompt & faithful in the discharge of their duties.
(b) The salary at present promises is S200 for a forenoon Sabbath service every four weeks -
paid half yearly - there has never been any delinquency.
Joseph Evans Pastor
Approved as far as written
Montpclicr Apr 6th 1883
A. N. Ferguson Mod.
Big Rockfish May 20th
1883
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. Evans Moderator with Elders N. McDonald,
L. McDonald. J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was open with prayer. D. McMillan
gave satisfactory excuse for absence from Presbytery. Dr. J. Hassell was admitted to membership on
certificate. The Clerk was directed to erase the name of Daniel Smith from the church role, he.
Inning connected himself with the Baptist Church. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk of Session
Sep. 30th
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Elders N. McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A.
McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer. L. McDonald was appointed to attend the
approaching meeting of Presbytery and D. McMillan his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk of Session
Oct 17th
The Session met in the church. Present, Rev. J. Evans the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Elder N. McDonald was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Synod and L. McDonald his
alternate. The Clerk was directed to erase the names Alexander Anderson and Lizzie Hale (formerly
Lizzie McArthur) from the Church roll, they tuning connected themselves with the Baptist Church.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk of Session
Oct 18 1883
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The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. Evans the moderator with Elders D.
McMillan, N. McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Sarah M. Brown appeared before Session and was examined on her religious experience, when,
having made a satisfactory profession of her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was admitted to the
Sealin" ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Cora L. Little also appeared before Session and after a
satisfactory examination was admitted to the scaling ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Dec 12th
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. Joseph Evans the Moderator with Elders
N. McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer. Jane
McArthur, Fostina McArthur, Flora McLean and Miss M. A. Smith appeared before Session and
were examined on their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their
faith in the Lord Jesus Christ were admitted to the sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
John L. Smith and his wife Sarah Smith were admitted to membership on certificate. Closed
with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk of Session
March 22 18S4
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. Evans Moderator with Elders D. McMillan,
N. McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer. Elizabeth
Ray appeared before Session. She sustained a satisfactory examination and was admitted to the
sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Kate Ross and Man Brown were restored to
church privileges.
D. McMillan was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Presbytery and L.
McDonald bis alternate. A Report to Presbytery was adopted.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Approved to Pajjc 50 except that there no approved report
Apr 10th 1884
K. M. Mclntyre Mod.
Bi« Rockfish
Sep. 7th 1884
The Session met in the church. Present Elders N. McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A.
McFadyen. The meetingwas opened with prayer. J. A. McFadyen was appointed delegate to
Presbytery and L. McDonald his alternate. L. McDonald was appointed delegate to Synod and J. A.
McFadyen his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Feb 1st 1885
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rc\. J. S. Black Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meetingwas opened with prayer. Mrs. Jennie
Davis, formerly Miss Jennie McArthur, « isbinj; to join the Methodist Church asked to be dismissed
from Bi<; Rockfish Church. The Session gave her a certificate of membership and ordered her name
to be marked off the roll.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk.
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March 1st
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. S. Black Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer. Elder D.
McMillan was appointed delegate to Presbytery and Elder J. A. McFadyen his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk.
Big Rockfish
Mar 29 1885
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. S. Black moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer.
A certificate of membership and dismission was granted to Mrs. Flora C. Johnson formerly
Miss Flora C. McNeill to connect herself with Laurinburg Presbyterian Church.
The following report to Presbytery was adopted -
I Church Statistics
No. Elders 4, Deacons 5. Total of Communicants 130. Infant Baptisms 2, Scholars in
Sabbath School 30. Teachers in Sabbath School 5. Pastor's salary promised S200.
Rev. J. S. Black S. S.
II Funds Collected
Sustcntation S1.50, Foreign Missions S3.00, Education S2.00. Sums from Ladies Mission
Societies S13.25. Sums from Sabbath School S5.00. Miscellaneous S10.00
III State of Religion
Ministration of the Word - The Rev. J. S. Black preaches for us one Sabbath in the month
and serves us in all duties that would devolve on a S. S. Sabbath observance, worship and
Instruction. As far as we know Sabbath observance is very good, especially among church members.
The attendance upon public worship is very good. We have a weekly prayer meeting conducted by
the Elders. We have two Sabbath Schools within the congregation.
The Sacraments arc neglected by none of the members of the church as far as we know.
Church Harmony & Growth
There is no discord that specially demands the action of the Session. We hope that we are
growing in spiritual knowledge and attainments.
We contribute by collection in connection with public worship.
For the past year our contributions have been very small - having preaching only part of the
year and bad weather several days on which we had preaching. Our contributions are unusually
small.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk.
Approved at Smynra Church April 5 1885
H. G. Hill Moderator
May 1885
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald, D. McMillan and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer.
On motion it was ordered that a congregational meeting be held on Saturday before the first
Sabbath in June to elect Deacons. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
June 7
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The Session and Board of Deacons met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the
Moderator with Elders, N. McDonald. L. McDonald, D. McMillan and J. A. McFadycn, and Deacons
11. McNeill and D. A. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. The Moderator appointed a
committee consisting of Elders L. McDonald & D. McDonald and Deacons H. McNeill & D. A.
McMillan to prepare a minute expressive to the feeling of the Session and diaeonate of Big Rockfish
Church in regards to the death of David Murphy a faithful deacon in said church.
The committee reported the following, which was unanimously adopted.
Whereas God in his always wise but often to us mysterious providence has come into our
midst and laid his affecting hand on those we represent in removing by death our beloved brother
and colaborer in the cause of Christ, David Murphy. We the officers of Bi« Rockfish Church would
offer as the last tribute of our love and admiration these resolutions.
Resolved 1st that we deplore the death of our brother David Murphy with deep feelings of
regret.
Resolved 2nd that we bow with meek submission to Him who doeth all things well.
Resolved 3rd that we thank God for his long life of usefulness and for the many genuine
tokens of his piety and Christian integrity as was seen in his simple child-like faith in God, in the
prompt discharge of all duties and in active interest in his churches welfare.
Resolved 4th that we tender to his widow and children our sincere condolence and our
earnest sympathy in their affliction.
Resolved 5th that these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the Session and copies be
furnished to the bereaved family, the widow at his late residence and the children in Texas and a
copj be sent to the North Carolina Presbyterian, with request to publish.
On motion, it was ordered by the Session that Elias M. Davis and Alexander McNeill who
were elected deacons, be ordained on the first Sabbath in July. D. McMillan delegate appointed to
last Presbyter} gave satisfactory excuse for nonattendance. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Bi<; Rockfish
Sept. 10th 1885
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. S. Black moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
James M. Smith, Lauchlin Smith, David L. Smith, N. A. Buie, Duncan M.M. Brown, D. C.
McArthur, Marx C. Arnett, Mary E. Smith and Mrs. Laura L. McLean appeared before Session and
were examined on their religious experience, w hen, having made a satisfactory profession of their
faith in the Lord Jesus Christ were admitted to the sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Neill I).
McMillan, Susan C. McMillan and Jennett Ray after due examination were admitted to the Sealing
ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Sept. 12th
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rex. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer. A. M D.
Brow n and James Buie appeared before Session and were examined on their religious experience,
when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ were admitted to
the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
Thomas A. Culbreth, John Culbreth, David J. Smith and S. J. Thagard after due
examination were admitted to Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Bi« Rockfish
Sep 13 1885
The Session met in the (lunch. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald. L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. Hie meeting was opened with prayer. D. McMillan
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was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Presbytery and L. McDonald his alternate. L.
McDonald was appointed delegate to Synod and D. McMillan his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Apr. 4th 1886
The Session met in the Church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer. N. McDonald
was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Presbytery and J. A. McFadyen his alternate.
The following Report to Presbytery was adopted.
Sessional Report To Presbytery from Apr. 1st 1885 to April 1st 1886
I Church Statistics
Elders 4, Deacons 6, Communicants added on examination 18. Total of communicants 142.
Adult Baptisms 7, Infant Baptisms 2.
Scholars in S. School and B. Class 30. Teachers 3.
Pastor's Salary promised S200.00
II Funds Cotiected
Sustentation S10.00, Publication SI, Foreign Missions S14.25, Education $7.50, Presbyterical
S8.00, Pastor's Salary actually paid S176.45. Sums from S. School S7.60, Congregational S9.00.
Aggregate Collections S223.80/
III State of Religion
We have ministration of the Word one Sabbath in each month by Stated Supply on salary of
S200.00 a year of which S176.45 is paid.
We know of no sufficient reasons why the Pastoral relations should not be formed.
The Sabbath is observed as is usual among Presbyterians. Public worship and prayer
meetings are well attended. We would say furthermore that family worship is observed by a few
families.
There is a Sabbath School and Bible Class regularly maintained at the Church.
The members of the Church are faithful in the observance of the ordinance of God's House.
We know of no discord demanding our notice.
There is growth in numbers and we believe there is a development in spirituality among the
Church members.
The Assembly's plan is observed in our Church collections.
Reciprocal
Our minister is faithful in the discharge of all the duties which devolves on a Pastor.
D. McMillan Clk
The members and officers of Big Rockfish Church show me all kindness and sympathy that
could be asked for. All proper support and encouragement in the Lord. The Elders and Deacons are
faithful in their duties.
(Signed J. S. Black S. S.
Big Rockfish
May 1st 1886
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Ida(?) R. Carter and Anna T. Carter appeared before Session and were examined on their
religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ were admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Elder N.
McDonald reported his attendance on the last meeting of Presbytery.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Sep 1st
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The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Blaek the moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting opened with prayer.
J. A. McFadyen was appointed delegate to Presbytery and L. McDonald his alternate. L.
McDonald was appointed delegate to Synod and J. A. McFadyen his alternate. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Nov 1st
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Miss Mary S. Ray appeared before Session and after due examination was admitted to the Sealing
ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
March 6th 1887
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
L. McDonald was appointed delegate to Presbytery and J. A. McFadyen his alternate. Closed with
prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
J. A. MePherson Moderator
Bethel Church, N. C.
April 15, 1887
Big Rockfish
May 1st
The Session met in the Session Room. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, E. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Win J. Buie appeared before Session and was examined on his religious experience, when, having
made a satisfactory profession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was admitted to the sealing
ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Sandy McQueen also appeared and after satisfactory examination
was admitted to the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
L. McDonald reported his attendance on the last meeting of Presbytery.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
Aug 1st
The Session met in the church. Present Rex. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald. L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan.
The meeting was opened with prayer.
John A. Byrne was admitted to membership by certificate from Mt. Tabor church.
J. A. McFadyen was appointed delegate to Presbytery and D. McMillan his alternate. L.
McDonald and H. McNeill were appointed delegates to S. S. Convention and J. A. McFadyen and A.
McLean alternates.
Closed with prayer.
I). McMillan Clk
Oct 4th
2S
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders N.
McDonald, L. McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan.
The meeting was opened with prayer. A. Mc Brown, James A. Brown and William Brown
and Mary K. Ray and Mary McL. Currie appeared hefore Session and were examined on their
religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ were admitted to the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
The Clerk was ordered to give Alexander McNeill a certificate of membership and
dismission to connect himself with Bluff Church. J. A. McFadyen reported his attendance on the last
meeting of Preshytery. L. McDonald was appointed delegate to Synod and J. A. McFadyen his
alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
April 8th 1888
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan.
The meeting was opened with prayer.
J. A. McFadyen was appointed delegate to the next meeting of Preshytery and L. McDonald
his alternate. L. McDonald delegate appointed to Synod reported his attendance.
The following report to Preshytery was adopted.
Statistical Report
No. of Elders 4. No. of Deacons 4. Communicants added on examination 7, added on
certificate 1. Infants Baptized 5. Baptized non-communicants 20. Total of Communicants 147.
Funds Collected
Sustentation S5. Evangelistic S2. Foreign Missions $16.50. Education $3. Puhlication S3.
Prcshyterial S8. Pastor's Salary actually paid S167. Miscellaneous S3.
State of Religion
Ministrations of the Word - The Rev. J. S. Black preaches for us one Sabbath in the month
and serves us in all duties that would devolve on a Stated Supply. Sabbath Observance is as good as
is usual in Preshyterian communities.
The attendance on public worship is good. We have a weekly prayer meeting conducted bj
the Elders. There are 2 Presbyterian and 2 Union Sabbath Schools in the congregation. The
members are generally faithful in the observance of the ordinances of God's House. We know of no
discord demanding our notice. We have seven additions to our church during the year and we
believe that there is a general spiritual development in the church. We observe the Assembly's plan
in our church collections.
Reciprocal Duties Report
Elder's Report - Our Minister is faithful in the discharge of his duties both of public
exposition of the truth and Pastoral visitation and care.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
As to my part as S. S.
I would report that the members show me great kindness & all need support. The officers
endeavor to be faithful in the discharge of their duties.
J. S. Black
Approved A. R. Shaw, Moderator
Big Rockfish
May 6th 1888
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders J. A.
McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. Elder J. A. McFadyen reported
his attendance on the last meeting of Presbytery which was accepted. Closed with prayer.
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D. McMillan Clk
June 10th
The Session met at Mrs. McFadyens. Present Rev. J. S. Black the moderator with Elders L.
McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer.
The following tribute to the memory of Elder Neill McDonald was adopted. Closed with
prayer.
At his late residence in Cumberland County N. C. the 8th of May 1888 died Elder Neill
McDonald in the 50 year of his age and 20th year of his Eldership having been ordained to the
Eldership of Bi« Rockfish Church in 1868.
Bro. McDonald was a son of Elder John McDonald of pleasant memory and Bro. of Rev. K.
McDonald of Wilmington Presbytery N.C. and Rev. A. McDonald of Paduc Presbytery K.Y.
In the year 1872 he was happily married to Miss Man B. McFadyen sister of Rev. A.
McFadyen of Wilmington N.C. who with one little daughter Mary Sherwood and many friends are
left to mourn his death.
Bro. McDonald was a good man; humble and unobtrusive in his disposition. He loved the
cause of the Master and always rejoiced in the prosperity of Zion.
Being a very delicate man, he was never able to do for the Master that which required
physical strength and endurance but his voice and vote were ewer ready and promptly given for
liberty, for Sabbath observance, for all moral reform, for all that tends to the <;ood of man and for
the "lory of God.
He was especially fond of the Sabbath Schoolwork. He was for a number of years
Superintendent of Sabbath School at Bij; Rockfish Church, and was always in his place when his
health would permit.
His labors and suffering are ended, and the reward of a faithful humble life, spent in the
sen ices of Christ and as we believe are now His.
We yield his mortal body to the grave to await the call of Him who is the "resurrection and
the life". But we, as the Session would preserve the memory of our Brother and co-laborer in the
cause of Christ, not only for the comfort of relatives and friends, but also for the encouragement of
ourselves and the members of the Church who need the example and influence of those who have
been sound in doctrine, firm in faith, prompt in duty and devoted to the senice of our Lord Jesus
Christ. Therefore Resolved. That in the death of Bro. Neill McDonald we recognize the chastening
hand of God and his voice calling unto us. Be more faithful to the will of Him "who doeth all things
well" we bow with assignation.
Resolved that a page of our Session Book be inscribed to the memory of Elder Neill
McDonald and that we emulate his virtues and cherish his memory.
Resolved that we extend to his bereaved family sympathy in this hour of their affliction and
pray that God who has pledged himself to he a father tit the fatherless and a protector to the w idow
may be to them in the fullness of His promise.
Resolved that a copy of this tribute to his memory be sent to his family, to the N. C.
Presbyterian for publication and spread upon the minutes of the Session.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
Au» 12th 1888
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer. Miss Nannie Canerwas
admitted to membership on certificate from Shenvood Presbyterian Church. Elder I). McMillan was
appointed delegate to Sabbath School convention at Ashpole Church and L. McDonald his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
I). McMillan Clk
Sep. 9th
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The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. Elder J. A.
McFadyen was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Synod and Elder L. McDonald his
alternate. Elder D. McMillan was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Presbytery and L.
McDonald his alternate. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Nov 11th
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Elder D. McMillan reported that he attended the last meeting of Presbytery which was
accepted. Elder J. A. McFadyen rendered satisfactory reasons for absence from the last meeting of
Synod. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
Dec 9th 1888
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
The committee appointed to confer with persons who were elected Elders and Deacons
reported that Angus L. McLean Jr. signified his willingness to accept the office of Ruling Elder and
W. J. Buie signified his willingness to accept the office of Deacon. Whereupon the Session ordered
that they be ordained and installed on the 2nd Sabbath in January next. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Jan 13th 1889
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
After Sermon by the Moderator Angus L. McLean Jrwas ordained and installed Ruling
Elder and \V. J. Buie was ordained and installed Deacon. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
March 12th
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen, D McMillan and A. McLean. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Elder L. McDonald was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Presbytery and
Elder A. McLean his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Annual Report of Big Rockfish Church Session For the Presbytery of Fayettcville to meet at
Cameron Church. From April 1st 1888 to April 1st 1889.
I Church Statistics
Elders 4 Deacons 5
Communicants added on cer. 1 Infants Baptized 9
Total of Communicants 146 Pastor's Salary Promised 20(1
II Systematic Benevolence
Sustentation S2.no Evangelistic S1.00
invalid Fund 2.00 Foreign Mission 10.00
Education 2.00 L. M. Society 10.00
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Publication 2.0(1 Pastor's Salary' Paid 150.00
Synodical Evangelistic 5.50 Miscellaneous 7.50
Presbyterial 8.00 Congregational 2.00
III State of Religion
1st We have preaching once a month by Rev. J. S. Black, S. S. One weekly prayer meeting
2nd The Observance of the Sabbath usually good. Public worship & Prayer meeting are
well attended.
3rd There is no discord among the members of the Church. We hope there is a general
spiritual growth.
4th The Assembly's plan is adopted.
Reciprocal Report:
The Re\. J. S. Black preaches for us once a month. He is faithful in all ministerial work.
D. McMillan Clk
The members of Bi<; Rockfish are kind and attentive tV; faithfully enact their obligations to
me as their Minister.
J. S. Black S. S.
Approved
April 11, \XH>)
Cameron Church A. McQueen, Moderator
Bin Rockfish
April 14 18X9
The Session met in the session room. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and A. L. McLean. The meeting was opened with prayer. T. J.
McDonald appeared before Session and was examined on his religious experience, when, having
made a satisfactory profession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was admitted to the Sealing
ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
I'he Session being convinced from evidence before it that the ends of discipline have been
satisfied in the suspension of Dr. John M. Emmitt, on Motion he was restored to the privileges of
membership.
Certificates of membership and dismission were granted to Mrs. Mary B. McDonald, Mary
S. McDonald, Mary E. Sandy and Dr. John M. Emmitt. The delegate appointed to Presbytery
reported his attendance.
Closed with prayer.
1). McMillan Clk
May 7th
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, .1. A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Mrs. McLean appeared before session and after a satisfactory examination was admitted to the
Scaling ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Closed with prayer.
I). McMillan Clk
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Big Rockfish
July 10th 1889
The Session met at Duncan McMillan's. Present Rev. J. S. Black with Elders L. McDonald,
J. A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Duncan McMillan and Sarah McMillan appeared before Session and were examined on
their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ were admitted to the sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Aug 6th
The Session met in the Hall at Hope Mills No. 2. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator
with Elders L. McDonald and A. L. McLean. The meeting was opened with prayer.
John McPhail and David Smith appeared hefore the Session and were examined on their
religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ were admitted to the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
Aug 10 1889
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Jemima Deas and Mary B. McLean appeared hefore Session and were examined on their
religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ were admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Closed with
prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Aug 11
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Neill G. Culbreth appeared before Session and was examined on his religious experience,
when, having made a satisfactory profession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was admitted to the
sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
Lew is H. McLean after due examination was admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism
and the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Aug 12
The Session met in the Hall at Hope Mills No. 2. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator
with Elders L. McDonald and A. L. McLean. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Cora L. Smith appeared before Session, after due examination was admitted to the Sealing
ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
Sep 15th 1889
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black with Elders L. McDonald. J. A.
McFadyen and A. L. McLean. The meeting was opened with prayer. A. L. McLean was appointed
to attend the approaching meeting of Presbytery and J. A. McFadyen his alternate. Closed with
prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Oct 6th
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan.
The meeting was opened with prayer.
D. McMillan was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Synod and A. L. McLean
his alternate.
A. L. McLean delegate appointed to attend last meeting of Presbytery reported his
attendance. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
March 23rd 189(1
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald. J. A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
William D. Ratley appeared before Session, after due examination was admitted to the
Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. D. McMillan was appointed to attend the
approaching meeting of Presbytery and L. McDonald his alternate.
Mrs. Mary B. McDonald and her daughter Mary S. McDonald were admitted to
membership on certificate from Davidson College Presbyterian Church.
The follow in» report to Presbytery was adopted.
Annual Report of the Session of Bi« Rockfish Church to the presbytery of Fayetteville
Church Statistics
Elders 4 Deacons 5
Communicants added on exam 12 Adult Baptisms J
Communicants added on cer 2 Infant Baptisms
Total Communicants 146
Funds Collected
Sustentation 3 Tuskaloosa Institute 2
Evangelistic 26.5(1 Presbyterial 8
Foreign Mission 1(1 Pastor's Salary actually paid 150.00
Invalid Fund 2 Congregational
Education 2 Miscellaneous 4
Publication 2
State of Religion
We have state services at the church once each month.
One weekly prayer meeting in the Congregation.
The attendance upon Divine Services is good. Sabbath observance is as is usual among
Presbyterians.
There were in all 14 added to the roll of active membership during this year.
Reciprocal
The Re\. J. S. Black serves us in the of S. S.
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Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk. _B.
The officers & members of Rockfish Church are kind & attentive to their Minister &
faithful in meeting their obligations to him. This means they do not owe him one cent in Salary.
J." S. Black SS
Approved
Fayetteville J. A. Womack
Apr 17, 1890 Moderator
Big Rockfish
Aug. 24 1890
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and A. L. McLean. The meeting was opened with prayer.
L. McDonald was appointed delegate to S. S. Convention and D. McMillan his alternate.
The delegates appointed to last meeting of Presbytery gave good reasons for not attending.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Sep. 14
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen and A. L. McLean. The meeting was opened with prayer.
A. L. McLean was appointed delegate to Presbytery and L. McDonald bis alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Sep. 29
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black Moderator with Elders J. A.
McFadyen, A. L. McLean and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer.
The delegate to Presbytery reported his attendance. L. McDonald was appointed delegate to
Synod and A. L. McLean his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
Oct 11 1890
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Enoch Dearer, Charles Morgan, Matthew Morgan, Mrs. Adda Deavcr, Mrs. Effie Morgan
and Mrs. Prissilla Morgan appeared before Session and were examined on their religious experience,
when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ were admitted to
the scaling ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Nov. 9
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Miss Maggie J. Brown and Miss Flora L. Hamilton appeared before Session and were
examined on their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in
the Lord Jesus Christ were admitted to the Sealing ordinance of Lord's Supper.
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L. McDonald delegate appointed to Synod reported his attendance. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Nov. 17
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black with Elders L. McDonald, J. A.
McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Joseph E. Smith appeared before Session and was examined on his religious experience,
when, having made a satisfactory profession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was admitted to the
sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper. William H. Carver after due examination w as admitted to
the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Bi« Rockfish
March 19 1891
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black the Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald. J. A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Elder J. A. McFadyen was appointed delegate to the approaching meeting of Presbytery and
Elder D. McMillan his alternate.
Certificate of membership and dismission was granted to Mrs. Mary B. McDonald and her
daughter, Miss Mary S. McDonald to connect themselves with Lumbcrbridge church Robeson
County.
The follow in» Reports to Presbytery were adopted.
Church Statistics
Elders 4 Adults Baptisms I
Deacons 5 Infant Baptisms
Communicants added on ex II) Scholars in S. School 28
Total Communicants 150 Teachers in S. School 7
Stated Supply Rev J. S. Black St Pauls
Funds Collected
Sustentation $5 Education S3
Evangelistic Fund 29.5(1 Salary Promised 200
Invalid Fund 2 Church Education 1
Foreign Missions 10 Salary Paid 150
Synodical Orphanage 2 Presbyterial 8
Congregational 15.60
State of Religion - We have preaching two Sabbaths in each month bj Rev. J. S. Black. The
Sabbath observance is as good as usual in Presbyterian communities. A weekly prayer meeting and
Sabbath School are maintained at the Church. Harmony prevails among the members. I he church
is growing in members and we trust in spirituality.
The church contributes to the objects ordered by the General Assembly bj collections even
Sabbath we ha\e preaching.
Reciprocal Duties Rev J. S. Black is faithful in discharge of the duties of Stated Supply Closed with
p raver.
D. McMillan Clk
The Stated Supply would report as his part id' Reciprocal duties, that the officers &
Members of the church all show him great kindness & all such sympathy & encouragement.
J. S. Black S. S.
Laurel Hill Apr 9 1891
Approved
Alfred Rowland
Moderator
April 30th 1891
Session met at Hope Mills No. 1. Present Rev. A. R. Shaw the Moderator with Elders A. L.
McLean and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened w ith prayer.
Mrs. Hulda M. Tindall, Mr. Malcom A. McPhail, Mr. William Walker, and Mrs. Lanie
Brown appeared before Session and were examined on their religious experience, when, having made
a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ were admitted to the sealing
ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
Miss Maggie McK. Carter, Miss Luanatia Morgan and Adeline Walkers also appeared
before Session and after due examination were admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and
the Lord's Supper. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
May 1st 1891
Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black Moderator with Elders L. McDonald, J.
A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Mrs. Loney Brown appeared before Session, when, having made a satisfactory profession of
her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ w as admitted to the sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper. The
delegate appointed reported his attendance which was approved. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Sep 1st
Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black Moderator with Elders L. McDonald, J.
A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. Stephen
Wilson appeared before Session, when, having made a satisfactory profession of his faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ was admitted to the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Elder D. McMillan was
appointed delegate to Presbytery and Elder A. L. McLean his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Oct 8th
Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black Moderator with Elders L. McDonald, J.
A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Duncan S. Brown, Sarah C. Brown and Martin Black appeared before Session and were
examined on their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in
the Lord Jesus Christ, were admitted to the sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
Delegate appointed to Presbytery reported his attendance which was accepted and
approved. Elder D. McMillan was appointed delegate to Synod and Elder L. McDonald his
alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
April II) 1892
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting Mas opened with prayer.
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Elder D. McMillan was appointed delegate to Presbytery and Elder J. A. McFadyen alternate. The
following report to Presbytery was adopted.
Statistical
Elders 4, Deacons 5. Communicants added on examination 12, Total Communicants 155.
Adults Baptisms 3, Infant Baptisms 12. Scholars in Sabbath School 65. Teachers 8.
Funds Collected
Presbyterial Home Mission SI 1.07 Synodical $4.00 Invalid $5, Foreign Missions $8. Ladies
M. S. $7. Education S5. Colportage S2. Presbyterial assessment S8. Pastor's Salary paid S123.25.
Aggregate Collection SI 69.52.
State of Religion
We have preaching once a month & every 5th Sabbath by Rev. J. S. Black S. S. One weekh
prayer meeting. Meeting, Public worship and prayer meeting are well attended. Sabbath is as good
as usual in Presbyterian Communities. Harmon} prevails among the members of the church. The
chinch is growing in membership and we hope in spirituality. The Assembly's plan is adopted.
Reciprocal
Rev. J. S. Black serves us faithfully in all the duties pertaining to Stated Supply.
D. McMillan Clk
The officers & members of Big Rockfish Church are very kind to their Stated Supply.
J. S. Black
Approved
Pittsboro Apr 14th 1892
J. M. lelantC')
Moderator
Apr. 16 1892
Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black Moderator with Elders L. McDonald. .1.
A. McFadvcn, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. The Delegate
appointed to Presbytery rendered a satisfactory excuse for absence. Angus A. McQueen, William L.
McQueen, Peter McQueen and Sarah A. McQueen were received bj Letter from Sherwood Church.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Sep 13
Session met at Rockfish Village. Present Rev. H. C. Hill Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald and J. A. McFadyen. The meeting was opened with prayer. W. F. Blount appealed
before Session and after due examination and a satisfactory profession of his faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ was admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Closed with
p raver.
I). McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
Sep. 18 1893
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Session met in the session Room. Present Rev. J. S. Black Moderator with Elders L.
McDonald, J. A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Elder D. McMillan was appointed delegate to Presbytery and Elder A. L. McLean his alternate.
A certificate of membership and dismission was granted to Patrick C. McLean to connect
himself with Lumber Bridge Presbyterian Church. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Oct 11
Session met at Rockfish Village. Present H. G. Hill D. D. Moderator with Elders A. L.
McLean and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer. Caroline Atkinson appeared
before Session and after due examination and a satisfactory profession of her faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ, she was admitted to the sealing ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Oct 16
Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black moderator with Elders D. McMillan, L.
McDonald, J. A McFadyen and A L. McLean. The meeting was open with prayer. Delegate
appointed to Presbytery rendered a satisfactory excuse for absence from Presbytery.
Elder J. A McFadyen was appointed delegate to Synod and Elder D. McMillan his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Oct 30
Session met in the church. Present Rev. J. S. Black Moderator with Elders L. McDonald, J.
A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. Delegate
appointed to Synod rendered satisfactory excuse for absence. A certificate of membership and
dismission was granted to Mrs. Mary C. Hart to join Lumberbridge Presbyterian Church. Closed
with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
Feb. 18 1893
Session met in the church. Present J. S. Black Moderator with Elders L. McDonald, J. A
McFadyen, A L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. Mrs. Emma
Cotton McDonald and Mrs. Isabella Carter were received to membership by certificate. Closed with
prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Apr 16
Session met in the church. Present J. S. Black Moderator with Elders L. McDonald, J. A.
McFadyen and A L. McLean. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Henry L. Morgan appeared before Session and was examined on his religious experience,
when, having made a satisfactory profession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was admitted to the
Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
Daniel W. Biggs and his wife Jesse Ann Biggs were received to membership by Letter.
Elder L. McDonald was appointed to attend the approaching meeting of Presbytery and
Elder J. A. McFadyen his alternate. The following reports to Presbytery were adopted.
Statistical
Elders 4 Deacons 4 Communicants added on examination 3, added on certificate 8. Adults
Baptism 2, Infant Baptisms 4. Total Communicants 157.
J. S. Black S. S. St Pauls
Funds Collected
Presbyterial Home Mission S2
S\ nodical Home Mission 2.51)
Foreign Home Mission 20
Ladies Missionary Society 14
Colored Evangelistic S2.50
Presbyterial S8
Pastor's Salary paid S87.25
Congregational S13.70
To Mrs. BoyceSlO.OO
State of Religion
Rev. J. S. Black S S preaches for us once a month and every 5th Sabbath.
The Sabbath is obserxed as is usual in Presbyterian congregations. We have a weekly
prayer meeting conducted by the Elders and a Sabbath School at the Church and one in the bounds
of the congregation. Harmony prevails among the members. The church is grow ing in numbers and
»e hope in spirituality. The church contributes to the objects ordered by the General Assembly by
collections every Sabbath we have preaching.
Reciprocal
Re\. .1. S. Black serves us faithfully in all the duties pertaining to Stated Supply.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
The officers & members of Rockfish Church show me no little kindness & affection.
J. S. Black S. S.
Approved except reports not read before congregation, and no record of payment of
delegate's expenses.
Laurinburg N.C.
Apr 20th 1893
W. M. Eldridge
Mod.
Big Rockfish
Aug 20 1893
Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R. Law Mod. with Elders J. A. McFadxen. A. L.
McLean and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer. It was ordered that a
congregational meeting be called to elect a Deacon. The meeting was called and I). W. Biggs was
elected and arrangements to install him on the 3rd Sunday in Sept next. A Letter of membership and
dismission was granted to Miss Nannie Carver to join Fayetteville Presbyterian Church.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Oct. 17
Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R Law Mod. with Elders L. McDonald, J. A.
McFadxen and A. L. McLean. The meeting was opened with prayer.
A Letter of membership and dismission was granted to John A. Byrne and his wife Eli/a
Jane Bryne to connect themselves with Beth Car Church Bladen Co. A. L. McLean was appointed
delegate to Prcsbxterx and J. A. McFadxen alternate.
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prayer.
J. A. McFadyen was appointed delegate to Synod and A. L. McLean alternate. Closed with
D. McMillan Clk
Nov. 16
Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R. Law Mod. w ith Elders L. McDonald, J. A.
McFadyen, A. L. McLean and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Mrs. Sarah Fowler and Mrs. Eliza Brown were received to membership by certificate. The
delegate to Presbytery made his report which was accepted and he was commended for diligence.
The delegate appointed to Synod rendered a satisfactory excuse for absence. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Nov 23
Session met at Hope Mills No 1. Present Rev. P. R. Law Moderator with Elders J. A.
McFadyen, A. L. McLean and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer. The following
members were granted permission to join the church to be organized at Hope Mills No. 1:
G. E. Buie
Mrs. Jane Buie
JanieBuic
N. A. Buie
Mathcw Morgan
Priscilla Morgan
Charles Morgan
Effie C. Morgan
Lena Atkinson
Margaret Graham
Man Mc Graham
Lida PatishaJI
VV. F. Blount
James B. Driver
Enoch Driver
Mrs. S. J. Brown
Man E. Brown
Maggie Brown
Mrs. Belle Carter
Mrs. Sarah E. Fowler
Catherine Atkinson
Maggie M. Carter
Mrs. Zclphian Cole
Man M. Driver
Sarah J. Deaver
Man D. Brown
W. A. Brown
Mrs. Martha Brown
Adaline Driver
Mrs. Wallen(?)
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
Apr 8 1894
The Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R Law Moderator with Elders J. A.
McFadyen, A. L. McLean and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer. Elder J. A.
McFadyen was appointed delegate to Presbytery and Elder L. McDonald his alternate. The
following reports to Presbytery were adopted and ordered to be read before the congregation.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Church Statistics
Elders 4, Deacons 5, Communicants added on Certificate 4. Total communicants 103.
Infant Baptisms 7. Teachers in Sabbath School and Bible Class 6. Scholars in Sabbath
School and Bible Class 4(1. Pastor's Salary promised S175.
P. R. Law Stated Supply Lumberbritlge N. C.
Funds Collected
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PrcsbyteriaJ Home Missions S2.50
Synodical Homo Missions S2.25
General Assembly Home Missions S2.50
Foreign Mission (by collection) SI 2.25
Foreign Mission Ladies Society S20.75
Foreign Mission Children Society S2.00
Aggregate F. Missions S3S.00
Publication & Colportage SI. 70
Colored Evangelistic Fund S2.25
Bible Cause S1.30
Presbj ferial ColportageS.50
Prcsbyterial Fund S8.00
Synodical Orphans Home S2.00
Pastor Salary Paid S52.00
Sums Paid Treasure $42.50
Sums from S. Schools S4.00
Miscellaneous S2.00
Narrative on State of Religion
We have preaching In a Stated Supply regularh one Sabbath a month, and preaching is wel
received. The Sabbath is well observed by our congregation. The attendance upon Worship is good.
The flock is increasing in knowledge and piety. The church is in a state of perfect harmony. While
we have had accessions to our members, we have suffered a loss during the year In reason of the
transfer of about thirty to organize a new church at Hope Mills. Our church has increased its
contributions during the year notwithstanding the hard times and the removal of so many members
to another organization.
We have contributed to all the objects ordered by the highest courts of the Chinch. We
make collections by basket collections and bj Society organizations. Our Supply explains the object
to be contributed to beforehand.
By order of Session
D. McMillan Clk
Reciprocal Duties Report
Elders Report
Rev. P. R. Law preaches for us regular one Sabbath a month and serves faithfully in all the
duties pertaining to Stated Supply.
D. McMillan Clk
Approved in Presbytery at Fayetteville April 20th 1894 with this exception: On page S3 persons
"were granted permission" to join Hope Mills Church.
J. Mclntyre
Moderator
May 2(1 1894
Session met in the church. Present Rex. P. R. Law Moderator with Elders L. McDonald. A.
L. McLean, J. A. McFadycn and D. McMillan. The meetingwas opened with prayer. The Delegate
appointed to Presbytery made his report which was received and approved and he was commended
for diligence.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Sep. 9
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Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R. Law Modr. with Elders L. McDonald, A. L.
McLean, J. A. McFadyen, D. McMillan and F. Culbrcth. The meeting was opened w ith prayer.
Bula M. Culbreth, Mathew D. Culbreth, Alexr. E. Culbrcth, Nellie Oliphant & John
Oliphant, John McDonald and Florence McDonald appeared before Session and were examined on
their religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ were admitted to the sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Lizzie Nelson, Willie
Nelson and Henry Ratlcy also appeared before Session and after due examination was admitted to
the Sealing ordinance of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Nancy Hamilton was received on
Certificate from Bethesda Church.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Nov. 11 1894
Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R Law Mod. with Elders J. A. McFadyen, A. L.
McLean and F. Culbreth. The meeting was opened with prayer. Willie McNeill and Nancy
Hamilton McKay Belch appeared before Session and after due examination on their religious
experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ were
admitted to the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Nov 12
Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R Law Mod. with Elders J. A. McFadyen, A. L.
McLean and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer. Archie McLean, Fodie(?) K.
McLean, Minnie Brown and Mrs. Christian McMillan after due examination were admitted to the
Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Nov 14
Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R Law Mod. with Elders F. Culbreth, A L.
McLean and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Mary E. McLean and Sallie J. McLean appeared before Session and were examined on their
religious experience, when, having made a satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ were admitted to the Scaling ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
A Letter of membership and dismission was granted to Elizabeth McQ. Buie to connect
herself with Fayettcville Presbyterian Church. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
Nov 14 1894
By order of the Session the follow ing record was ordered to be made. W. A. McLean, J. R
Brown and John Culbreth were, after due notice, elected Deacons by the flock and were ordained
and installed according to the forms and requirements of Book of Church Order.
D. McMillan Clk
Nov. 15
Session met in the church. Present P. R Law Mod, with Elders L. McDonald, J. A.
McFadyen and F. Culbreth. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Carrie Wiggins, Lilly Nunally, Walter Wiggins, Alexr. B. McArthur and Clayton McKay
Ross appeared before Session and were examined on their religious experience, when, having made a
satisfactory profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ were admitted to Sealing ordinance of
the Lord's Supper.
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Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Feb. 10 1895
Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R Law Moderator with Elders J. A. McFadyen,
A. L. McLean, F. Culhreth and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer.
It was reported to the Session that T. A. Culhreth was drinking to excess. The Clerk was
ordered to cite him to appear before the Session on Saturday the 9th March next, at 3 oclock P. M. to
answer the charge.
Elder F. Culhreth was appointed to see D. S. Brown and admonish him for drinkin« to
excess and not attending church. The Clerk of Session was directed to present to Hope Mills Church,
a daughter of this church. The old Communion Sen ice.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
March 9
Session met in the church. Present P. R. Law Mod. with Elders A. L. McLean, F. Culhreth,
J. A. McFadyen and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Thomas A. Culhreth failed to appear before the Session. The Clerk was ordered to cite him
to appear before the Session on Saturday the 13th da) of Apiil next 1 1 oclock A. M. to answer the
charge laid against him. Letters of dismission were "ranted to Elias M. Davis and wife Catherine
Davis and Miss M. R. McArthur to join Lumberbridge Church.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Apr. 13
Session met in the church. Present P. R. Law Mod. with Elders D. McMillan, J. A.
McFadxen, A. L. McLean and L. McDonald. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Thomas M. Culhreth failed to appear before Session. It was resolved to suspend him
indefinitely from the Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper for contumacy and that the resolution
be read before the Congregation.
Murdock McKinnon, Sallie McKinnon, Marx N. McKinnon, and Flora McNeill McKinnon
were received to membership on certificate.
Elder F. Culhreth was appointed delegate to Presbytery and L. McDonald his alternate.
The following reports to Presbytery were adopted.
Church Statistics
Elders 4, Deacons 5, Communicants added on examination 23. Com'ts on certificate 6, Total
Communicants 125. Adult Baptisms 4. Infant Baptisms 6. Scholars in Sabbath School and Bible
Class 40. Teachers 9.
Pastor's salary promised SI 75
Rev. P. R Law Stated Supply Lumberbridge P.O.
Funds Collected
Presbyterial Home Missions .HO Publication & Colportage S.lVi
S\ nodical Home Missions S4.85 Colored Evangelistic 2.60
General Assembly Home Missions 1.50 Bible Society .50
Foreign Missions by Collection 5.50 Presbyterial Fund 6.00
Ladies Mission Society 9.55 Presbyterial Colportage 1.00
Aggregate Foreign Mission 15.05 Synodical Orphans Home 2.00
Ministerial Education 7.25 Pastor's Salary actually paid 175.00
Church & Christian Education 1.00 Sums from Sabbath Schools 3.00
Congregational 1.65
Narrative
n
The Word is preached statedly by our Stated Supply Rev. P. R. Law once a month in the
Church on Sabbath forenoons and at some point on the outskirts of the flock in the afternoons.
The congregations, both at the preaching sessions in the church & at the outposts have been
steadily gaining in size. The Gospel is heard attentively at every sen ice. The observance of the
Sabbath has not suffered any retrogression so far as we can see & yet the day not spent intirely in
public and private worship and rest as required by God by many. It is not easy to point out any
material advance in keeping the day holy with the Lord. The most potent acts of sin regard the
Sancty of the day is seen in social visiting and communication on Secular topics.
The harmony of the church is perfect so far as we know. There has been some cases of
discipline but they have been disposed of so far as we are able to see satisfactory.
The growth of the church in members added has been encouraging. There have been more
additions to the church on professions of faith than during any year in the past twenty. There has
been too a marked increase in the likenability to contributions to the Lords Treasury. We have two
Sabbath Schools within the bounds of the (lock, both of the them under the comfort of the Officers of
the Church. There is also a union school in a corner of the flock in w hich some of our flock are
coworkers. All of these schools arc in a prosperous condition and doing fine work. A Sabbath
afternoon prayer meeting is also held within our bounds and circulated from house to house to house.
Our church contributes to all the objects ordered hy the higher courts of the church. Our plan of
collections is partly by the old Basket method and partly by private solicitations by the Deacons and
partly through Society which collects by the monthly dues system.
Our church has suffered of late as in the more remote past by removal. Its membership has
been decreased by the transfer of about thirty to Hope Mills Church at its organization and yet
notwithstanding the stringaway of money matters, we feel there has been a marked progress all along
the lines and feel thankful to God. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Reciprocal
Rev. P. R Law serves faithful in all the duties pertaining to Stated Supply.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish Church has discharged all it obligations to me.
Signed P. R Law S. S.
By Presbytery of Fayetteville, Apr 24, 1895: Approved with the exception:
(1) That on page 88 record is made by order of the session of the ordination of deacons "according to
the forms and requirements of the Book of Church Order", whereas the meetings of the session
approving and ordaining should be recorded in regular form, as other meetings
(2) That on page 89 certain communicants having been received on certificate the names of the
churches from which received are not given.
J. W. Johnston
Acting Mod.
Sept. 8 1895
Session met in the church. Present P. R. Law Modr with Elders L. McDonald, J. A.
McFadycn, A. L. McLean, F. Culbretb and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer. L.
McDonald was appointed delegate to Presbytery and F. Culbreth his alternate.
A. L. McLean was appointed delegate to Synod and J. A. McFadycn his alternate.
Certificate of membership and dismission was granted to Mrs. Martha Buie and her
Baptized daughter Anibella Buie to connect themselves with Lumberbridge Presbyterian church.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
Nov. 10 1895
Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R Law moderator with Elders L. McDonald, .1.
A. McFadycn, A. L. McLean, F. Culbreth and D. McMillan.
The meeting was opened with prayer.
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The Delegate appointed to Synod made his report which was aeeepted and approved.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Feh 9 1896
Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R. Law Moderator with Elders J. A. McFadycn,
L. McDonald, A. L. McLean, F. Culhreth and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Certificates of Membership and dismission were "ranted Dr. W. A. McKinnon and Flora
McNeill McKinnon to join Red Springs Presbyterian Church.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Apr 12th
Session met in the Session house. Present Rev. P. R. Law Mod with Elders L. McDonald. A.
L. McLean, J. A. McFadycn, F. Culhreth and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Elder I. McDonald was appointed delegate to Presbytery and Elder J. A. McFadycn his
alternate. The following reports to Presbytery were adopted.
Church Statistics
Elders 5 Adults Baptized None
Deacons 6 Infants Baptized 2
Communicants Added No. Baptized
On examination None Noncommunicants 25
Communicants Added Teachers in Bible
On Certificate None Class 6
Total
Communicants 1 15
Name of Stated Supply Rev. P. R. Law Lumberbridge N.C.
II Funds Collected
Presbyterial Home Mission 14.95
S\ nodical Home Mission 1.15
Gen. Assembly's Home Mission 1.65
Invalid Fund LOO
Foreign Mission (In collection) 3.98
Foreign Mission Ladies Society 17.30
Aggregate Foreign Mission 21.28
Ministerial Education 3.20
Church & Christian Education 1.1)4
Publication & Colportage 1.10
Colored Evangelistic 2.55
Bible Society 3.50
Presbyterial Colportage 1.10
Presbyterial Fund 5.00
Synodical Orphans Home 2.0(1
Pastor's Salary Promised 160.00
Pastor's Salary Actually Paid 160.00
Sums from Sabbath Schools 4.00
Congregational 1.00
Miscellaneous 2.00
Narrative
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We have stated administration of the Word by a State Supply once a month. There are no
arrears to present or past pastors. The Sabbath is not observed as the S. S. requires, yet there are no
outbreaking desecration's of the day. There is too much social visiting and talk on secular subjects.
Public and private catachitical instructions are in practice. The church is growing in knowledge and
spirituality, but we have had no persons within the flock out of the church. We contribute to all the
objects required by the Presbytery. The attendance upon the public worship of the Sanctuary is very
good. We have the Sabbath Schools within the bounds of the church under the control of its officers.
Reciprocal Duties
The church has discharged its obligations to me as Stated Supply.
P. R. Law
Rev. P. R Law has discharged his duties to us faithfully.
Closed with prayer
D. McMillan Clk
Approved. Ashpole. April 23, 1896
Jno. A. McMurray
Moderator
July 12 1896
Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R Law Moderator with Elders L. McDonald, J.
A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean, D. McMillan and F. Culbreth. The meeting was opened with prayer.
Lilian Hamilton was granted a letter of membership and dismission to join Durham
Presbyterian Church. Walter Blackmon granted a letter of membership and dismission to join
Greenville S. C. Presbyterian Church. Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Sep 11th
Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R Law Moderator with Elders L. McDonald, J.
A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean and F. Culbreth. The meeting was Opened with prayer. A letter of
membership and dismission was granted to James Smith to join Lumberb ridge Church. Closed with
prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Oct 13th
Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R Law Moderator with Elders L. McDonald, J.
A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean and F. Culbreth. F. Culbreth was appointed delegate to Presbytery and
A. L. McLean his alternate, A. L. McLean was appointed delegate to Synod and F. Culbreth his
alternate. The meeting was opened with prayer and closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Nov. 14th
Session met in the church. Present Rev. P. R Law Moderator with Elders L. McDonald, J.
A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean, F. Culbreth and D. McMillan. The meeting was opened with prayer.
John (?) Bass and his wife Bettic Bass and daughters Lila L. Bass and Nettie Bass were
admitted to membership on Certificate from Lumber Bridge Church. F. Culbreth delegate
appointed to Presbytery, was excused for nonattendance.
Closed with prayer.
D. McMillan Clk
Big Rockfish
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April 11th 1897
The Session met in the church cV: mus opened with prayer by the Moderator Rev. P. R Law.
Elders present - D. McMillan. J. A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean. Fleet Culbrcth & L. McDonald. Fleet
Culbreth was elected delegate to the approaching meeting of Presbytery to he held at Red Springs &
A. L. McLean his alternate. Stated Clerk Daniel McMillan offered his resignation & it was accepted
& Lauchlin McDonald elected in his place.
A. L. McLean moved the adoption of the following preamble & resolutions «& they were
adopted.
Whereas our colleague as a member of this session, D. McMillan tenders his resignation as
our Clerk on account of his advanced age after twenty-seven years of continuos service
Therefore
Resolved first - that in view of the circumstances his resignation be accepted. Resolved 2nd
that we hereby place on record our high appreciation of his faithful & efficient services & express
this wish - that the God of all comfort may he his strength in his declining years.
The following reports to Presbytery were adopted.
Church Statistics
Elders 5
Deacons (.
Scholars in S. S. 211
Teachers in S. S. 4
Communicants axlded
On Certificate 4
Total of
Communicants 115
Pastor's Salary
Promised 160.1)0
Name of Stated Supply. Rev. P. R. Law. Post office Lumber Bridge
II Funds Collected
Gen. Assembly's Home M. 2.50
S\ nodical Home Missions J.95
Presbyterical Home Missions 15.45
Colored Evangelistic Fund 2.60
Invalid Fund 2.00
Chinch & Christian Education 1.60
Ministerial Education 3. SO
Publication & Colportage .80
Presbyterial Colportage 1.00
Bible Society .75
Presbyterial Fund
Sy nodical Orphans Home 4.00
Pastor's Salan Promised 160.00
Pastor's Salary Paid 160.00
Sums from S. S. 6.6X
Congregational 1.50
Miscellaneous
Foreign Missions
By Collection 15.55
Ladies M. Society 21.35
From S. S. 1.30
Aggregate F. Missions 36.70
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Narrative
We have had preaching one Sabbath a month during the year by Rev. P. R. Law. The
Sabbath is not observed as it should be but there has been no backward movement - instead rather
an advance toward a proper observance of the day. The notable ways the law is violated is in
conversation on secular subjects, social visiting & inactivity concerning the duties of the day.
Worship in the public sanctuary is decent in appearance & the congregation good and growing.
Family worship is not observed in a considerable number of our families. We think our flock is
growing in spirituality & intelligence. The church enjoys now and has done so during the year
perfect harmony. We contribute to all the objects ordered by the courts of the Church over us. The
assessments - for the Presbyterial funds - has not been forwarded but it will be after the 2nd Sunday
in May. The church as no arrearages.
Reciprocal duties
The church has discharged its obligations to me.
P. R. Law
Rev. P. R Law has discharged his duties to us faithfully.
Lauchlin McDonald Clk
Approved by Presbytery, April 22, 1897
" W. R. Coppidgcn(?)
Moderator
Big Rockfish
May 9th 1897
The Session met in the church and was opened with prayer by Rev. P. R Law the
Moderator. Elders present - D. McMillan, J. A. McFadycn, A. L. McLean, Fleet Culbreth and
Lauchlin McDonald.
Miss Minnie Biggs appeared before the Session and was examined on her religious
experience. When having made a satisfactory profession of her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ was
admitted to the Sealing ordinances of Baptism & the Lord's Supper. Miss Susan R McNeill also
appeared before Session & after due examination on her religious experience was admitted to the
Sealing ordinance of the Lord's Supper. The delegate appointed to Presbytery made his reports,
which was received and approved.
Closed with prayer by J. A. McFadycn.
Lauchlin McDonald Clk
Apr 12th 1897
The Session met at the church and was opened with prayer by the Moderator Rev. P. R.
Law. Elders present - J. A. McFadycn, A L. McLean & L. McDonald. A. L. McLean was appointed
delegate to Presbytery & L. McDonald his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
Lauchlin McDonald Clk
Big Rockfish
Oct 10th 1897
The Session met in the church & was opened with prayer by the Moderator Rev. P. R Law.
Elders present, D. McMillan, J. A. McFadycn, A. L. McLean, Fleet Culbreth & L.
McDonald.
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L. McDonald was appointed delegate to Synod & F. Culbrcth his alternate. The delegate
and his alternate were excused for nonattendance at the last meeting of Presbytery.
Closed with prayer.
Lauchlin McDonald Clk
Nov 14th
Bio Rockfish Church
The Session met & was opened with prayer. Members present = Rev. P. R Law. Elders D.
McMillan, J. A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean, Fleet Culbrcth & L. McDonald. At her own request Miss
Hattie McQueen was granted a letter of dismissal to join L B P Church. The delegates to Synod
rendered their excuses for not attending & were excused. Closed with prayer.
Lauchlin McDonald Clk
Bi» Rockfish Church
March 13th 1898
The Session met in the Session Room <& »as opened with prayer. Members present - Rev. P.
R. Law Moderator. Elders Daniel McMillan, J. A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean, Fleet Culbrcth & L.
McDonald.
Mrs. Effie McQueen, Daniel McMillan, Sarah McMillan & Ella Irene McMillan were all
received by Certificate.
Elders Daniel McMillan was elected delegate to Presbytery & J. A. McFadyen his alternate.
Closed with prayer.
Lauchlin McDonald Clk
Bi;j Rockfish Church
April 9th 1898
The Session met in the church & was opened with prayer. Members present - Re\. P. R.
Law Mod.. Elders J. A. McFadyen, A. L. McLean, Fleet Culbrcth & L. McDonald.
The following reports to Pies, were adopted.
Church Statistics
Elders 5
Deacons 6
Communicants Added on
Examination 2
Communicants Added on
Certificate 4
Total Communicants 186
Adult Baptisms 1
Infant Baptisms 2
Officers & Teachers in S.S.
& Bible Class 1
1
Scholars in S. S. &
& Bible Class 60
Funds Contributed
Gen. Assembly H. M. S6.80
Sy nodical Home Mission 2.05
Presbyterial Home Mission 14.05
Colored E. F. 2.85
Relief fund 2.15
Education Min. 3.30
Education Church & C. 2.40
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Publication & Col. 2.28
Presbyterial Col 1.00
Bible Society 1.20
Prcsbyterial Fund 6.00
Pastors Salary Promiised 160.00
P. Salary Act Paid 160.00
Synodical Orphans Home 2.50
Sums from S. S. 14.45
Congregational 10.00
Miscellaneous 70.00
Foreign Missions 16.25
(By collection)
Ladies Miss. Society 35.18
Children's & Others Society 14.45
Aggregate F. M. 65.88
Narrative
The attendance upon the sen ices of the Sanctuary is good - indeed marked by increased
congregations of late. Family worship not observed by all - much neglected - no change since last
year. The Sabbath is a holiday & not a holy day to some, but is as a whole, well observed by our
people. Slight improvement, we think, since last report. We contribute to all the objects ordered by
the higher church courts.
The Pastor's salary fully paid.
There has been no special evidence of spiritual growth - save increased attendance upon the
preaching of the word, & increase of contributions in the Sabbath School. Worldly conformity
prevails to some extent