History of Mountain Island Mill & Hebron Baptist Church & Flat Rock Cemetery : Gaston County, North Carolina

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A HISTORICAL SKETCH OF
HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCH
GASTON COUNTY, N.C.
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Ralsigh, N.C.
Published by: Authority of the Church:
| HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCH was organized at Abemethy's Ferry (now Rozzell's
on the Catawba River in Lincoln County (now Gaston), N.C. in the latter part
of the Eighteenth Century. The log house in which these people worshipped first
stood on the river bank inmediately at the Ferry. No records of this church
are known to exist earlier than 1843 but tradition and references in old land
deeds, carries us back to 1792. An old negro woman now living and nearly 102
years old whose name appears on the old church roll as Sally, servant of Mr.
Henderson says her husband Jake who belonged to Richard Rozzelle, told her he
was at the "raising" of the old Church and at James Abemethy "took up" one corner.
This James Abemethy is known to have been drowned shortly afterwards, probably
in the summer of 1792.
I The tract of land upon which the Church stood was conveyed to Nathan A.
Abemethy by James Abemethy and his wife Elizabeth on the 28th day of March
1792. Nathan Abemethy sold to Nathaniel Saddler on the 20th day of August 1803
and in Book # 27, Page 625, in the Register's Office, Lincoln County, N.C, we
find the following deed.
I "This indenture made this the 4th day of May, A.D., 1816 between Nathaniel
Saddler, of Lincoln County, N.C. , of the first part and Richard Rozzelle of said
county and state of the other part. Witnesseth: That the said N. Saddler for
and consideration of the sum of fifty dollars to him in hand paid the receipt
whereof it hereby acknowledged, hath given, granted, bargained and sold, and
by these present doth give, grant, bargain, sell, alien and confirm, unto the
said Richard Rozzelle a parcel of land lying and being in state and county aforesaid
joining the Catawba River immediately at said Rozzelle 's Ferry, and bounded as
follows: Beginning at a walnut and sassafras on the river bank thence N. 20 W.
5 poles to a stake thence N. South E. 24 poles to an ash, thence S. 20 E. 5 poles
to a stake on the river bank, thence down the river to the beginning. Containing
4 acres, together with the appartenances thereunto belonging to the said Richard
Rozzelle, his heirs and assigns forever, with the following exceptions to wit:
that is to say it is to be understood that the said Richard Rozzelle, his heirs
and assigns are hereby debarred from building or erecting any house, or placing
any family to live or reside on said land, or premises interrupt, molest the
meeting house or people meeting, and the said Nathaniel Saddler doth for himself,
his heirs, executors administrators covenant and grant to said Richard Rozzelle
which land the said Saddler will warrant and defend against all persons, whatsoever
exclusive of the above exceptions.
| In witness whereof the said Nathaniel Saddler has hereunto set his hand
and seal this day and year above written.
| Signed and seal presented in the presence of Nathaniel Saddler. SEAL
IThos. Hill
According to the terms of a swap of land made in 1832, John Rozzelle,
a son of Richard Rozzelle was to give the church a deed on fee simple for one
acre of land nearly one half mile from Ferry, the consideration was to be the
right of the church on the River bank.
The old house was removed and stood on the new site, until it was crushed
by the weight of the snow on its roof in 1832. The membership being too weak
to rebuild a stand was erected in the grove, at which preaching was continued
at intervals of indefinite periods of time until 1852. The organization having
been dissolved sometime in 1853. Other denominations were allowed the use of
the stand, notable, the Lutheran, Presbyterians and Methodist the latter organized
a society at this place, have erected a house of worship and now hold possession
of the site. On the 7th day of February, 1883 before the Methodist began to
build. Brother John C. Fite addressed a letter to A.C. Rozzelle then in
possession, in which he used the following language:
"I do want you to relinquish your claim or whatever of claim you may think
you have, to Old Hebron Church tract. We expect to reorganize the church and
we are unwilling to surrender the site for which we have a deed from John Rozzelle
dated in 1832. Ibis deed has never been recorded, , etc. , etc. ""A.C. Rozzelle
disregarded this letter, and in July 1883 conveyed the same land to the Methodist
Church.
It was understood at this time that Eli Abemethy had in his possession
the Church deed, from John Rozzelle; Brother John C. Fite was sent to him for
the deed, he told Bro. Fite that the deed was in the law office of Geo. F. Bason
Esq., of Dallas, N.C. Bro. Fite then went to Mr. Bason who told him the deed
had been taken out of his office upon an order from Eli Abemethy. The giving
of this order by Abemethy, is denied, and so the matter remains a mystery.
The following named preachers are known to have served this Church:
John Ruker, at intervals from 1800 to 1819; Samuel McRary and Hosea Holcomb
during a part of the same time; but we have no means of knowing when either
of their ministrations began or ended. After them William Richards served the
church until 1829; then B.T. Kirby for a short time, and from 1834 to 1839,
P.K. Pursley was their preacher; afterwards, H.VJ. Carroll until 1846; Wade
Hill, _ Garrison and R..B. Jones preached occasionally during the next ten years.
Alexander Abemethy and A.J. Cansler were the preachers who dissolved the old
organization in 1853.
After the war Elder G.J. Wilkie preached once at the old site and in 1883
Elder John F. Morris, who was laboring under the supervision of the Missionary
Board of the South Fork Association, preached a few times.
Through the influence of Elder Morris the members of the different Baptist
Churches, who resided between Dutchman Creek and the Catawba River, in Gaston
County, N.C. , held a conference meeting at the Flat Rock School House near Mountain
Island Mills, on the 8th day of June, 1883, for the purpose of consulting about
the propriety of reorganizing old "Hebron Church". Bro. John L. Grice was chosen
moderator, and Bro. J. Grice was requested to act as secretary; when the following
preamble and resolutions were adopted; whereas the site of Old Hebron Church
has been taken into possession by A.C. Rozzelle, and the Deed for the same
mysteriously obtained from the Office of George F. Bason, Esq., of Dallas, and
whereas there can be no doubt as to the legality of our title, and being unwilling
to surrender the same; therefore Resolved 1st, that we reorganize Old Hebron
Church, and that we meet for that purpose, at the school house on the old site,
on the 6th day of July, 1883. Afterwards the time of reorganization was postponed
until the 5th" day of October, 1883, when Elders John F. Morris and T.W. Upton
and Deacons John B. Stone, John M. Hollobough and J.R. Underwood met at the
old site at 10 o'clock, a.m. Brothers John L. Grice, J.M. Bumgamer and John
C. Fite were also present. Mrs. William F. Cannon had requested, Elder J.F.
Morris to secure her letter of dismission from Salem Church, for the purpose
of joining this organization. This he did, and she not being present, he gave
the letter to her husband, who appeared to receive it very kindly, saying the
day was to rainy for Mrs. Cannon to attend. Our intention was to occupy the
school house at this place, but this previledge was denied us by W.F. Cannon
who said he had locked us out, because he's not willing that we should reorganize
the church at this place after consulate we agreed to meet in the afternoon
of this same day, at the Flat Rock School House near Mountain Island Mills.
This we did and the reorganization took place by choosing Deacon John B. Stone
Chairman and John M. Hollobough, Secretary. The letter of the following persons
were presented and their names added as members. Deacon J.R. Underwocd and
wife Mary Underwocd, Brothers John L. Grice, J.M. Bumgamer and John C. Fite.
At conference the same evening several other names of newly baptized persons
were enrolled and Brother John L. Grice was elected Church Clerk. The above
Historical Sketch was adopted as a part of the church records, by the church
in conference on the 16th day of September, 1886.
John L. Grice, Church Clerk.
"This Historical Sketch," has been published to inform the public of the
trials and persecutions to which, "Hebron Baptist Church" has been subjected
and also to ask all persons to assist this weak and struggling congregation
to erect, for themselves a house of worship upon their recently purchased site.
Let all Contributions be sent to the address of
John L. Grice,
Gaston County. Stanley Creek, N.C.
At a church conference held at Hebron on Saturday before the 4th Lord's
Day in September, A.D. , 1838, Brother T.K. Pursley Attended this meeting and
after service opened the door for the reception of members and received Martha
Penny by experience. No new business came forward.
Church met at Hebron on Saturday before the 4th Lord's Day, February,
1839. Sermon by T.K. Pursley.
Church met at Hebron on Saturday before the 4th Lord's Day in March, 1839.
Sermon by T.K. Pursley. Opened the door for experience but none came forward.
Church met at Hebron on Saturday before the 4th Lord's Day in April, 1839.
Sermon by T.K. Pursley and in the evening attended to Baptism and on the sabbath
attended to the Lord's Supper.
Church met on Saturday before the 4th Lord's Day in May, 1839. Sermon
by T.K. Pursley. Opened the door for experience and four cases came forward
and one received and on sabbath attended to Baptism.
Church met at Hebron on Saturday the 4th Lord's Day in June, 1839. Sermon
by T.K. Pursley. Opened the door for experience and one came and one was received
Sela, servant of Mr. Rankin. The church attended to business and brother William
Abemethy to be our clerk and on sabbath attended to Baptism.
Church met at Hebron on Saturday before the 4th Lord's Day, July 1839.
Sermon by T.K. Pursley. After sermon church attended to business and appointed
Mr. William Abemethy to be a delegate to the association and write the letter
to the association.
Church met on Friday, before the 4th Lord's Day in September, 1839. Sermon
by T.K. Pursley. Attended to business after sermon and made up 75 cents for
minutes and on Saturday after sermon. Fannie, servant of Mr. Johnston excumicated
nominated for making a disturbance by talking and taking and bringing a false
letter before the church.
Church met at Hebron on Saturday, the 30th of July, 1849 after preaching
by Brother Thomas Dickson and H.W. Carroll. Sat in conference restored the
Servant, Viz. Dick, servant of William Davidson, Sarah, servant of Hugh Harris,
and Kisnek, servant of Mr. Parker.
Saturday, before the 3rd sabbath in August, 1849, assembled at the Santuary.
Sermon by H.W. Carroll. They sat in conference 1st moved and seconded that
Viz: a servant of Robinson Moore be consoled and be called to trial by Lucy
a servant of the widow Davidson at our next meeting. Appointed Brother William
Abemethy, a delegate to the association also appointed him to prepare the letter
to be sent to the association. Dismissed in order.
Saturday before the 2nd sabbath in September, 1849. Assembled at Hebron.
Service by H.W. Carroll. Then sat in conference 1st the trial of Vina, a servant
of Robinson Moore be laid over till our next meeting. 2nd the letter to the
association was read and received. Read rules of our covenant and they dismissed
in order.
The Church reorganized in January 11, 1846, after devine service, opened
the door, Sister Sarah T. Cashion was received by experience.
Church convened 21st of August, 1846, after devine service attended to
Baptism and Baptized Sister S.T. Cashion. Rev. D. Scruggs and Brother Bamett
attend at this time.
REORGANIZATION
Through the influence of Elder John F. Morris who was laboring under
the supervision of the missionary board of the South Fork Association of Con-ference
meeting was held at Flat Rock School House near Mt. Island Mills 8th
day of June, 1883 for the purpose of consulting about the property.
Of reorganization Old Hebron Church. Brother John L. Grice was chosen Moderator
and Brother John C. Fite was requested that we reorganize the Church and that
we meet for that purpose on the old site on the 6th day of July 1883. Time
was afterwards postponed until the 5th day of October, 1883.
Friday, October 5th 1883.
Elder John F. Morris and T.W. Upton and Deacon John B. Stone, John W. Hollobough
and J.R. Underwood met at the Flat Rock School House and reorganized Old Hebron
Church, by calling Daecan (Deacon) John B. Stone to the chair and chosing John
M. Hollobough as Secretary. When the following members were received by letter,
Z.R. Underwood and wife Mary E. Underwood, John L. Grice, J.M. Bumgamer and
John C. Fite. The articles of faith were read and adopted and also the church
covenant. Then upon motion the chairman extended the right hand of fellowship
to those present and on motion Mary A. Grice, Nancy N. Grice, S. Ellnoir Bumgamer
Pansy L. Bumgamer and Martha Y. Hawkins who had recently been baptised at
this time resolved as members of this Church. The Church then met in conference
by calling J.F. Morris to the chair, John L. Grice was elected church clerk
and J.C. Fite, J.L. Grice, J.M. Bumgamer were chosen as Delegates to the
association to meet at Mount Zion Church on Thursday, before the 3rd Sunday
in October, 1883.
Saturday, October 13, 1883.
Church met in conference at Mountain Island and chose the Elder James
Kerley moderator. When Sisters M.R.H. Kerley and Alice Hillard were received
by letter and Brother John C. Fite was elected Deacon.
Saturday, February 2nd. , 1884.
Church met in conference at Mountain Island with Elder John F. Morris
as moderator. When J.B. Hollingworth and wife Laura Hollingworth, Deacon F.H.
Hawkins and wife Martha Hawkins and Alice Curley (Kerley) were received by
letter. A Baptistery to ordain a Deacan (Deacon) was called to meet with the
Church on Sunday March 9, 1884. Brother J.L. Grice was elected to Church and
sixty cents was collected for foreign missions treasurer.
March 23, 1884.
Elder John F. Morris, D. Thomasson, T.W. Upton and James Curley (Kerley)
and Deacan (Deacon) John B. Stone and J.W. Hollobough of Hickory Grove Church
and C.W. Upton of Brewington Church and J.B. Anderson of Hebron met with Hebron
Church at Mountain Island and after reorganizing themselves into a Presbytery
ordained Brother John C. Fite a Deacan (Deacon) in Hebron Church. Brother
F.A. Hawkins who had been ordained a deacan (deacon) in Tuckaseege Church
was recognized as a deacan (deacon) in Hebron Church.
Saturday, May 3rd, 1884.
Church met in conference with Elder John F. Morris as moderator. The
door of church opened for admission of members but none received. The Church
resolved to hold conmunion and aimed the first Sunday in June was set apart
in that Service. F.A. Hawkins and J.R. Underwood was appointed a committee
to see Sister Alice Grice and inform her of the things of disorderly conduct
prefaced against her.
Saturday, July 12, 1884. ^
Church met in conference with Deacan (Deacon) John C. Fiteas moderator
The minutes of previous meeting was read and approved. The committee that
had appointed to see Sister Alice Grice their report was received & adopted
their fines were received and adopted and the church resolved to retain Sister
Grice to full fellowship. F.H. Hawkins and J.R. Underwood were appointed committee
to see Brother J.B. Hollingworth and notify him to attend our next meeting
and answer to the charges of drunkeness, card playing, profanity and abusing
his wife. It was resolved that the church purchase a suitable roll and record
book, and that Brother John C. Fite be appointed to secure the remaining records
of Old Hebron Church, that they maybe preserved by him, transcribed into a
new book. Adjouned to meet again on July 17, 1884.
Thursday, July 17, 1884.
The Church met in conference with Brother John F. Morris as moderator
Minutes of previous meeting read and submitted. Brother J.B. Hollingworth
attend and F.A. Hawkins and J.R. Underwood were appointed to see him and on
the same charges and there on meeting adjourned.
Saturday, February the 28th, 1885.
Church met in Conference Elder J.F. Morris, Moderator. The church resolved
that whereas Joe A. Williams obtained from this church a case to the ordination
of the ministry by the practice of fraud therefore we hereby revoke the said
call and declare the ordination made in accordance there with null and void
and also withdraw fellowship from the said Joe A. Williams and exclude him
from fellowship in our church. John C. Fite, F.H. Hawkins and G.L. Grice was
appointed a committee to endeavor to find out the where abouts of Joe A. Williams
whom we now believe to be an impostor.
Sunday, April the 5th (12th), 1885.
Church met in conference with Elder J.F. Morris as moderator. The church
resolved to organize a Sunday School at Flat Rock School House. Brother John
C. Fite was elected superintendent and Brother J.R. Underwood assistant Super-intendant
and Brother Felix T. Beaty, Secretary. The committee appointed
February the 28th to find out the where abouts of Joe A. Williams were instructed
to publish his impostor in the Bibical (Biblical) Records and there be discharged.
Publication of Committee:
We the committee approved by Hebron Baptist Church do certify that one
Joe A. Williams has come into our vicinity and claiming to be a licensed preacher
and has obtained membership in our church by letter of dismission from Mt.
Carmel Church of Slylesborough, Georgia. Has left this state and gone back
to Ga. and we can get no direct word from him and we have full reason to believe
his church letter to be a forgery of his on hand and that he is an impostor
and hereby notify all persons to look upon him as such.
Jno. C. Fite, F.A. Hawkins and Jno. L. Grice, Committee.
Saturday, September the 5th, 1885.
Church met in conference with Elder James Kerley as moderator and Brother
J.R. Underwood and F.T. Beaty and J.L. Grice were appointed delegates to the
association to be held with Sandy Plains Church on the 15th of October 1885.
Upon application Brother Jno. L. Grice was instructed to write out letters
of dismission for Sister Maggie and Fanny Ayers who have moved to S.C.
Saturday, May the 29th 1886.
Church met in conference at Flat Rock School House with Elder Jno. F.
Morris as moderator. Brother J. P. Burrage was reported to the church for drunkness
& profanity. Brethen J.N. Grice & F.T. Beaty was appointed to see Brother
Burrage and inform him of the charges & Notifying him to attend the next conf-erence.
Also charges were preferred against Broth. James Underwood for drunkness
and being present confessed his fault and asked the forgiveness of the church
whitch (Which) was granted. The building committee was requested to make a
report at our next meeting.
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Conference then adjourned and Elder Jno. F. Morris preached a sermon
from the tex found in Math, the 11: 14.
Fryday( Friday), June the 25th, 1886.
Church met. Sermon by Elder Jno. F. Morris from the 32nd Psalms. Then
set in conference. Minutes of previous meeting read and adopted. The committee
on the case of J. P. Burrage reported and asked to be discharged whitch (Which)
was done and the case laid over until next meeting. And a new committee appointed
John C. Fite, J. A. Hawkins were appointed the building committee reports that
a lot containing 2 acres of land can be bought from John Farrar for $50. Fifty
Dollars and also a lot of one acre could be bought from Sister Corra (Cora
Alexander for $25. twenty five dollars but her land was more inconvenient and
by a rising vote the church voted to by (Buy) from Mr. Jno. Farrar. Then John
C. Fite & J.R. Underwood and F.A. Hawkins was elected by the church as a Board
of Trustees to purches (Purchase) from John Farrar 2 Acres of land as a building
site for Hebron Baptist Church and secure a deed and have the same recorded
and registered according to law. Then adjourned and after adjourment F.T.
Beaty was added to the building committy (committee).
Fryday( Friday), August the 20th 1886.
Church met in conference Elder J.F. Morris, moderator. Minutes of previous
meeting read and adopted. The 2nd committy (committee) on the case of J. P.
Burrage reports him as being still obscinate and refusing to attend church
conference
.
Page 14.
September the 18th 1886.
Church met but no conference.
October the 2nd, 1886.
Church met in conference minutes of previous meeting read & adopted.
Elder James Kerley acting as moderator the letter to the association was read
and adopted then on motion church called a pastor for the next associational year
and Elder Jno. F. Morris received a unanimous call then took up a subscription
for pastor salary & $33.75 was subscribed. Then the Historacle sketch of Old
Hebron Baptist Church was read before the church by Brother J.C. Fite who had
written it and the church adopted it as a part of the church record and also
authorized Brother Fite to have printed in a pamphlet form at the expence (expense)
of the church.
Sunday October the 24th 1886.
Church met in conference Elder J.F. Morris as moderator no minutes before
the church. The corTmittee that was appointed August 20th to see Sister Saddler,
Cora Mauriece reported & was discharged and the case was turned over to the
Deacans (Deacons) to settle. Broth. J.M. Bumgamer applied for letters of
dismission for himself and family granted.
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Sunday, January the 23rd 1887
Church met in conference Elder J.F. Morris as moderator by request Brother
J.L. Grice applied for letter of dismission for Sister Sarah Laney and Laura
Hollingworth whitch (which) was granted.
Friday, March 25th, 1887
Church met in conference with Elder J.F. Morris as moderator. Brother
J.H. Hawkins reported Brother T.R. Brinkly and made a statement of his disorderly
conduct and brother J.L. Grice stated that Brother Brinkley had went to him
and talked the case over and he reported and on motion the church forgave him.
Fryday (Friday) August the 26th 1887.
Church met & sermon by Elder J.H. Booth then sat in conference with Elder
J.F. Morrisas Moderator. Charges prefered (Preferred) against Bro. Wallace
for drunkness Brother F.H. Hawkins was appointed to see Brother Wallace, Brother
H.R.Campbell was charged with drunkness conduct Brother J.R. Underwood was
appointed to see Brother Campbell, Brother T.R. Brinkley was charged with drunkness
reviling and a conmittee was appointed to see Brother Brinkley charges again
preferred against Cora Mauriece, Brother J.R. Underwood was appointed to see
Sister Mauriece the charge of dancing was prefered (preferred) against Hannah
Wentz & Mattie and Mariah Hawkins and a committee appointed to see them.
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and Brother Robert and Edward Auten was charged with playing the Fiddle for
a dance and a committee was appointed to see them.
Saturday, August the 21st 1887.
Church met in conference with Elder J.H. Booth as moderator. Brother
F.A. Hawkins reports Brother William Wallace as being repentant & the church
request him to come before the church and ask the forgiveness of the church.
Brother J.R. Underwood reported Sister Cora Mauriece was requesting her name
being erazed from the church roll and on motion she was excommunicated.
Thursday, September the 22nd 1887.
Church met in conference Elder J.F. Morris moderator. Door of the church
was opened for reception of members but none joined. The committee that had
been appointed to see Brother William Wallace made their report & recommended
that the church withdraw fellowship from Brother Wallace and on motion he was
excluded for drunkness. Sisters Hannah Wentz & Mariah Hawkins confessed their
faults and ask the forgiveness of the church whitch (which) was granted. Sister
Mattie Hawkins sent her confession of dancing and her case was tabled. The
Conmittee next reports the case of T.R. Brinkley and recommended that the church
withdraw fellowship from him and after remarks by Brother J.C. Fite on motion
Brother Brinkley was excluded.
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Next Brother T.H. Roberts came before the church and made a confession of his
disorderly conduct and asked forgiveness of the church whitch (which) was granted.
After whitch (which) a resolution was adopted requiring all rependant members
against whom charges has bin (been) prefered (preferred) to come before the
church and made their confession in person.
Sunday, September the 25th 1887
After sermon by Elder J.F. Morris then sat in conference with Elder Morris
as moderator. Brother J.R. underwood & F.T. Beaty who were the conmitty
(committee) to see Brother Clark Campbell reported his case and
the case was laid over until next meeting. Brother Robert Auten confessed that
he plaid (played) the fiddle for a dance and ask the church to forgive him after
remarks by Brother J.L. Grice, Brother Auten was forgiven. Then Brother J.R.
Underwood, F.A. Hawkins, Jno. L. Grice & Newell Harres (Harris) were appointed
delegates to the association to meet with Macedonia Church in Lincoln Co. , October
the 13th, 14th, and 15th.
Saturday, October the 1st, 1887
Church met in conference with Brother John C. Fite moderator. The letter
to the association was read and approved and a letter from Brother H.C. McManaway
was read before the church asking for a letter of dismission for Sister Ellen
Carter whitch (which) was granted and a subscription was taken up for pastor
sallery (salary) amounting to $33.50 and $1.50 was subscripted for minutes fund.
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Sunday, October the 9th, 1887
Church met and after an adress (address) from Brother William Mosley then
set in conference with Elder J.F. Morris, moderator. Minutes of previous meeting
read and approved the conmitty (committee) whitch (which) had bin (been) appointed
to see Brother Clark Campbell made their report and then a committy (committee)
of five was appointed to take the case and act for the church and settle the
case. Next on the reference it was reported that Brother H.R. Campbell was
ready to talk to the church and the church hear his confession and grant him
pardon. Next on motion the church made a rule requiring all male members to
attend meetings regular or give their excuse for missing 2 regular terms or
stand excluded at the 3rd meeting. Next a resolution adopted requiring the
Deacans (Deacons) to look after the Ophanage (orphanage) and $3.05 collected
then adjourned. A mistake in transcribing minutes for the 20 comes in after
the minutes of the 27th.
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November the 20th, 1897.
Church met and after sermon by Elder Jno. F. Morris. Then set in conference
with Elder Morris in the chair as moderator. Minutes of previous meeting read
and adopted. First case brought before the church was that of Brother Clark
Campbell and his wife living seperate (separate) and a part from each other
and Brother J.L. Grice and J.N. Harres (Harris) were appointed as a committy
(committee) to see Brother Campbell and notify him to attend next meeting to
answer to charges. Next Brother J.N. Harres (Harris) reports himself for being
engaged in a row ask the forgiveness of the church and pardon is granted. Moved
to adjourned.
March the 20th, 1888
Church met in conference with Elder J.L. Morris moderator. The minutes
of previous meeting were read and adopted. The case of Clark Campbell brought
up and the conmitty and Brother Clark Campbell brought up and the conmitty (committee)
makes their report and the church accepted the discession of the conmitty (committee)
and Brother Clark Campbell is excluded for contempt of church.
Next is the case of Ed Auten and after remarks by Brother J.R. Osment, Brother
Auten stands excluded for revling (reveling) and contempt of church. Next was
the case of Clark Campbell's wife and after remarks by Brethren J.C. Fite, Jno.
L. Grice and J.R. Underwood, she is excluded for living an inconsistent life.
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and other disorderly conduct. Next Brother J.N. Harres (Harris) reports himself
for having bin (been) intoxicated and asked the church to forgive him and his
confession accepted and he is forgiven by the assembly. Next J.C. Harres (Harris)
is reported for drunkness and a committy (committee) is appointed to see Brother
Harres (Harris) and notify him to attend our next meeting to answer to charges.
Next Brother Nathan Moore is reported to the church for delinuency (delicacy)
and also charged with the crime of drunlxjess a committy ( committee ) is appointed
to see Brother N. Moore and notify him to attend our next meeting to answer
to charges. Next Sister Enmer McGinnis and Sally Gelaspie was reported to the
church for dancing and a committy (committee) appointed to see them and notify
them to attend our next meeting to answer the charges. Next a vigilent committy
(committee) was appointed to examine reports of disorderly conduct on some of
the members. Next Brother Willis Underwood was charged with the crime of using
profane language and a committy (committee) was appointed to see Brother Underwood
and notify him to attend our next meeting to answer the charges; then moved
to adjourn.
May the 27th 188S.
Church met and a sermon by Elder J.F. Morris from the 21st verse of the
24th cliapter of Joshua, then open door of church to receive members and 2 joined
by experience and Sister Alice Kerley called for a letter of dismission for
herself and also for her Brother J.L.S. Kerley and conference was appointed
for the church to meet the next Saturday at 6 o'clock in the evening.
June the 23rd 1888
Church met in conference by calling Elder James Bromfield to the chair
as moderator minutes of pervious meeting read and adopted first case taking
up was the committy (committee) that had bin (been) appointed to see Brother
J.C. Harres (Harris) made their report and the case was postponed, 2nd case
was N. Moore's the conmitty (committee) made their report and the case postponed.
Next case was Enmer McGinnis she made her confession to the church and ask the
church to forgive her and her request is granted and Sally Gilaspie case is
laid over next case was Brother Willis Underwood and the committy (committee)
reports to that they have not bin (been) able to see Brother Underwood and his
case is laid over. Next business Brother J.C. Fite makes a move to fix a regular
day for, the church to meet in conference and after remarks by Brethren J.C.
Fite, J.L. Grice the night before the fourth Lord's Day in each month is set
apart for the church to set in conference then remarks by Elder James Bromfield
next Brother Robt. Bice and Brother Alexander Carter was reported to the church
for dancing and Brother Carter comes forward and makes a confession of dancing
and also saye ( says ) he does not fill that he ort to belong to the church and
after remarks by Brethren Fite and Grice, then on motion the case was laid over
until next meeting and the church would make Brother Carter an object of prayer
then a motion was made to appoint a committy (committee) to see Brother Bice
and notify him to attend our next meeting to answer to charges and a motion
by Brother John Fitethat the clerks appointed the conmitty (committee) to see
Brother Bice and John C. Fite and J.R. Underwood was the conmitty (committee)
A motion to adjourn.
August the 17th, 1887
Church met in conference Elder J.F. Morris as modrator. Doors of the
church opened and received members and 3 joined. Minutes of previous meeting
was read and adopted. Then took up the case of J.C. Harres (Harris) and discuss
it and on motion the case was laid over until the next meeting. Then Brother
A. Moores case was taken up and discussed and a motion by Brother J.R. Underwood
to withdraw fellowship from Brother Moore and Brother Moore was excluded for
delinquency and drunkness. Next case was Sister Sally Gelaspie the case was
discust (discussed) and Sister Harres (Harris) reports that Sister Gelaspie
is sorry for her transgression and desired to be retained a member and on motion
her case is postponed. Next case was Willis Underwood case taken in and on
motion the case was postponed. Next case was Alexander Carter's case after
discussion there was a motion made to exclude Brother Carter and he was excluded
for drunknessand revilling. Next case was Brother Robert Bice the committee
reported that they had neglected to see Brother Bice and he had left the community
then a motion made to require the committee to correspond with Brother Bice
and request him to write a letter of confession to the Church and let the case
be settled and take his letter of dismission and put it in where he was then
living. Then a motion was made to put a vote before the congregation to enpowerthe
building committee to go forward with the ceiling of the house and they (the
audience) would help to defray the expense and the motion carried. Motion to
adjourn.
October the 7th 1888.
Church met in conference by calling Rev. J.R. Osment to the church. Minutes
of previous meeting read and adopted. No action taken on unfinished dellegates
(delegates) elected to the Association as follows: J.C. Fite, J.R. Underwood,
S.L. Gryder, Wade Osment and R.H. Roberts as alternate. Then took in collection
for missions and raised $7.55. Then raised $1.90 for minutes then adjourned.
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December the 9th 1888
Church met at Hebron. Sermon by Elder J.F. Morris from the 2nd Chapter
of Rev. and latter clause of the tenth verse. Then set in conference minutes
of previous meeting read and approved. Unfinished business taken on 1st was
the case of J.C. Harres (Harris) taken up and discussed and a new committee
was appointed to see Brother Harres (Harris) and notify him to attend our next
meeting or he would be excluded. Next case was Sally Gelaspie a new committee
was appointed to see her and notify her to attend next meeting or she would
be excluded. Other reference postponed til next meeting. Adjourned.
January the 13th, 1889.
Church met at Hebron, Sermon by Elder J.F. Morris, text the latter clause
of the 22nd verse of the 15th Chapter of 1st Samuel. Then set in conference
minutes of previous meeting read and adopted. Unfinished business taken and
acted upon; 1st reference was that of J.C. Harres (Harris) the committee reports
that he refuses to attend tryal (Trial) and request the church to turn him out
on he is excluded for drunkness and other disorderly conduct. 2nd reference
was Sally Gelaspie. She was excluded for dancing and other disorderly. 3rd.
reference was Willis Underwood on motion his case was postponed 4th reference
was that of Brother Bice on motion his case was postponed. Next case brought
before the church was that of a ceiling the house of worship on motion a meeting
of the building committee must be held during the incoming week. Then J.N.
Harres (Harris) and J.W. Underwood was reported to the church for drunkness
and Holly Arm Ryley (Riley) and Eliza Ann Ryley (Riley), Alice Earnhardt and
Leeler Osment and Emmer McGirmis was all reported for dancing and on motion
a committee was appointed to see each of the transgressions and notify them
to attend our next meeting and answer to charges. Then adjourned.
February the 10th, 1889
Church met. Sermon by Elder J.F. Morris from the 5th Chapter and 9th
verse of 2nd Corinthians Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Unfinished
business taken up and acted upon. First case was that of Willis Underwood his
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case being in the hands of a conmitty (conmittee) having not bin (been) able
to settle it the case is still continued.
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next was the case of R.C. Bice, his confession is accepted and he forgiven by
the church and he is retained a member in full fellowship. Next reference
was that of ceiling the house of worship and the committy (Conmittee) reports
as not getting an answer from the contractors; next reference was the case of
J.N. Harres (Harris) the committy (committee) reports that he desires to be
turned out of the church on motion he is excluded for drunkness and other disorderly
conduct. Next is the case of Holly Ryley (Riley) the report of the committy
(Conmittee) is such as the church deems it prudent to withdraw fellowship from
her. Next case is that of Eliza Ann Ryley (Riley) her confession is taken and
she is retained a member in full fellowship. Next was the case of Alice Earnhardt
the committy (Conmittee) reports that she requests to be turned out of the church
on motion she is excluded for dancing and delinquincy. Next was the case of
Enmer McGinnis, she is excluded for dancing and other disorderly conduct. Next
is Leeler Osment she made her confession, it is taken and she is retained a
member in full fellowship. Next is new business.
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Atty Harres (Harris) reported to the church for using profane language a conmitty
(conmittee) is appointed to see her and notify her of the charges. Next Elizabeth
Harres (Harris) is reported for having reports of drunkness on her and a conmitty
(conmittee) is appointed to see her and tell her of the charges. Next Mary
Williams is reported for using profane language and other disorderly conduct
and a conmitty (conmittee) is appointed to see her and notify her to attend
next meeting to answer to charges. A move to adjourn.
March the 10th, 1889
Hebron Church met and sermon by Elder J.F. Morris from 2nd Chapter
of 1st Peter and the first clause of the 7th verse; then set in conference
with Elder Morris as moderator minutes of previous meeting read and corrected
and approved; The reference acted upon first case was James Underwood, conmitty
(conmittee) not being ready to report the case was postponed. 2nd reference
was that of ceiling the house that was laid over; next reference was the case
of Atty Harres (Harris) the conmitty not being ready to report the case is laid
over. Next was Elizabeth Harres (Harris) on motion the charges with draws and
she acquitted. Next was the case of Mary Williams, she denies the charges and
prefers charges against Polly Howard as being drunk on motion a conmitty
(Conmittee) is appointed to see the two and try
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to settle the difficulty. Next the building conmitty (conmittee) is instructed
to see Brother J.T. Hawkins and make inquiries of him about the cigerette donation
made to him for building of the house of worship. Then adjourned.
April the 28th, 1889
Church met Sermon by Elder J.F. Morris from the 5th verse of the 29th
chapter of 1st Chronicles, then set in conference minutes of previous meeting
read and approved and references acted upon. 1st case was that of James Underwood
he acknowledges the charges and asked the forgiveness of the church and on his
faithful promise; to do better he is acquitted. Then next was the case of Atty
Harres (Harris), the conmittee reports that she is acquitted. Next case was
that of Mary Williams after a breef (brief) discussion of her case she is excluded
for using profane language and other disorderly conduct. Next case was Polly
Howard the case was properly discussed and on motion she is acquitted. Next
was the case of J.T. Hawkins the case continued. Then discussed the subject
of the well and 2 conmitty (committee's) was appointed.
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to solicit aid to defray the expense of a well of water for the church; then
granted a letter of dismission to F.A. Hawkins and wife and daughter Mariah
Hawkins.
June the 23rd, 1889
Church met and sermon by Elder J.F. Morris from the verse of the 1st
chapter of 1st Episle of Peter; then took a collection for State Missions
amounting to one dollar and five cents. Then set in conference Elder J.F.
Morris Moderator. Minutes of previous meeting read and adopted and reference
acted upon first ref. was the case of J.T. Hawkins the committy (committee)
reports as having seen Brother Hawkins and that he acknowledges to having spent
the money whitch (which) had bin (been) paid into his hand for the building
of the house but would repay the money this summer and on motion the church
limits Brother Hawkins until the first of October to replace the money and
that the C.C. should furnish Brother Hawkins with a copy of these resolutions.
Then the case of Brother Calvin Stowe was brought before the church for discussion
he being in the state prison for stealing a horse and after remarks by a member
of the Brethren it was then put to a vote of the audence (audience) whether
they doubted Brother Stowe being in his right mind at the time he stole the
horse and the intire (entire) congregation voted in the doubt then a committy
(conmLttee) of 5 Brethren was appointed to write out a copy of the action of
the meeting and send to the Govner (Governor) of North Carolina. Then adjourned.
July the 18th 1889.
Church met and sermon by Brother J.F. Morris from the 23rd verse of the
32nd chapter of Deut. Then set in conference. Elder Morris, Moderator the
first action was to discuss the poprigty (priority) of granting letter of dismission
to members without the members giving a reason for wanting their letters and
also granting letter to members who are not in full fellowship with the church;
Then on motion a letter of dismission was granted to Laura Hollinworth who
was going to move out of the county. Then charges was prefered (Preferred)
against Brother T.M. Roberts for drunkness and revling (reveling) and charges
was preferred against T.L. Childers and R.C. Bice for dancing after remarks
by several of the Brethren on motion a committy (committee) was appointed to
see each of the transgressors. Then adjourned.
September the 15th 1889.
Church met and after Sermon by Rev. Jas. Kerley then set in conference
minutes of previous meeting read and adopted then references acted upon first
case was Brother Thomas Roberts on motion Brother Roberts is excluded for
drunkness and revling (reveling). Next case was R.C. Bice on motion his case
is laid over. Next case was W.L. Childers on motion Brother Childers is excluded
revling (reveling). Next W.B. Hollingworth, Brother Hollingworth excluded
for delinquincey. Next was Robert Auten, Brother Auten excluded for
delinquincey. Next was Sam Presley (Pressley) on motion Brother Presley
(Pressley) is excluded for delinquincey. Next was appointing delegates to
the Association 1st was J.R. Osment, 2nd J.L. Grice, 3rd J.S. Underwood, S.L.
Gryder, alternate. Then granted letter of dismission to Brother T.G. Stowe
and wife C.H. Stowe and sister O.H. Campbell. Then adjourned.
September the 29th 1889.
Church met. Sermon by Elder J.F. Morris. Then set in conference. Elder
Morris as Moderator. Minutes of previous meeting not present. The church
letter to the Association read and approved. Then took up a subscription
for minute fund and got $1.50 cts. Then Brother J.L. Grice made a report to
the church of a confession of Sister Elizabeth Underwood of dancing and on
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motion Sister Underwood is forgiven by the church and adquitted. Then adjourned.
November the 24th 1889.
Church met. Sermon by Elder J.F. Morris from the 21st verse of the 43rd
Chapter of Isaiah then set in conference. Open door of church none joined
then a resolution was offered by Brother Jno. C. Fite to take some steps to
raise money to lift the mortgage debt against the House of Worship and on motion
it was agreed to borrow two hundred dollars from Building and Loan Association
and pay the debt and seal the house. Then on motion it was appointed for the
building corrmitty (committee) to meet on Monday night the 25th of the month
and adopt the plan to be carried out in the work. Then on motion Rev. J.L.
Kerley was added to the building acommitty (committee) . Then a resolution
was past to appoint a conmitty (committee) to select and secure a pastor and
also to circulate a subscription list to see what amount of money could be
raised for pastor salery (salary) for year 1890. Then the church was asked
to grant a letter of dismission to Brother Alexander Sinclair. The letter granted
and a move to adjourn.
December the 11th, 1889.
Church met and sermon by Rev. M.P. Mcthaney. Then set in conference
to grant letter of dismission to W.W. Hartgrove and C.C. Williams to join in
the organization of a new church at Mt. Holly. Then adjourned.
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December the 15th 1889.
Church met for the porpose of calling a pastor and Rev. Jas. Kerley was
chosen moderator and the name of J.M. Bridges and M.P. McHaney was chosen to
chosen to ballet upon for pastor and the results was a tie vote and by the
consent by count of the assembly by the moderator was to cast a desiding (deciding)
vote whitch (which) elected J.M. Bridges. Then the church was asked to grant
a letter of dismission to Matty (Mattie) Dickson whitch (which) was done.
Then adjourned.
January the 19th 1890.
Church met and after a sermon by Rev. Sanders of Union County. Then
set in conference by calling Brother J.C. Fite to the chair as moderator.
And on being informed that J.M. Bridges was not going to serve the church as
pastor. The subject of calling H.F. Mathney was briefley (briefly) discust
(discussed) then it was put to a vote and it was a unanimous vote for Matheney.
Then took a subscription to raise a monthly payment on the debt against our
church building amounting to $2.45 dollars then adjourned.
February the 9th 1890.
Church met 3 P.M. Sermon by Elder Matheney from 3rd Chapter and 11th
verse of Colossians, then set in conference and minutes of previous meeting
read and approved. Then open the door of the church for membership, two joined,
B.H. Roberts and wife M.E. Roberts by letter. Then Elder Matheney discussed
the subject of supplying Hebron Church as Pastor and the members paying monthly
to his support whitch (which) was agreed too.
No pages Numbers # 34 and 35 they were blank.
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Then letters of dismission was granted to Martha H. Stowe and R.T. Harres(
(Harris) then some remarks by Elder Matheney on paying monthly on Mission Pledges
then adjourned.
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April the 13th 1890.
Church met 3 P.M. , Sermon by Elder Matheney from the 1st Epistle of John
5th Chapter and the 8,9,10 th verses then set in conference. Elder Matheney
Moderator. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved then called for letter
of dismission for Mary Walters and her two daughters whitch (which) was granted
then called for letter of dismission Beckey C. Dellinger, letter granted then
by direction of the Moderator a motion was passed to send letters of dismission
to such members as was absent from us and living near some other church of
same faith and order; then Brother Matheney tendered his ressignation (resignation)
and recommended the church to call or reather accept Rev.C.E. Grover in his
sted. The church considered the matter and accepted the change. Then raised
$4.00 for Home and Foreign Missions. Then adjourned.
July the 12th 1890.
Church met at 8:15 P.M. Sermon by Elder C.E. Grover from the scripture
ritten (written) by John, commencing at the 14th Chapter and closing with the
17th chapter. Then set in conference with Elder Grover, moderator. Minutes
of previous meeting read and approved. No unfinished business brought up.
A discussion by Elder Grover on the subject of protracting from the 2nd Sunday
of September. Then took a rising vote to see who would pledge themselves to
pray for a Revial (Revival) of Religion and Blessing in the effort of a pro-tracted
meeting. Then discust (discussed) the subject of organizing a Sunday
School and at the close of the discussion a motion with a second made to organize
the School the next day at the close of the sermon whitch (which) was done.
Then discust (discussed) the subject of a monthly payment of Pastor Salary
and also of missions. Then moved to adjourned.
C.E. Grover, Moderator:
J.L. Grice, C.C.
August the 9th 1890.
Church met 8:30 P.M. Sermon by Elder C.E. Grover text 11 and 12th verses
of 17th Chapter of Exodus. Then set in conference. Minutes of previous meeting
read and approved. Then called for a report of standing committy (committee)
none, then Elder Grover recommended the church to appoint a Spiritual committy
(committee) on motion of Brother J.C. Ficht (Fite) a committy (committee)
was appointed consisting of Pastor and Deacans (Deacons) and three other members
Then J.L. Grice reported Nancy M. Howard as having joined the M.E. Church and
on motion the church withdrew fellowship from Sister Howard. Then discust
(discussed) the subject of Alexander Sinclair as having his name on our roll
as a member and the church knowing nothing about him. The clerk was directed
to corespond (correspond) with Brother Sinclair and report at our next meeting.
Then moved to adjourn. C.E. Grover, Moderator
J.L. Grice, C.C.
September the 13th 1890.
Church met. Then short Sermon by Elder Grover from the 5th Chapter
and 5th Verse of the Gospel of Luke. Then set in conference Elder Grover,
moderator. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Then asked for
the report of the Spiritual committy (committee) no report. Then discust (discuss)
the work on the building. Then the subject of a monthly payment to the Building
and Loan Association, to secure money to pay debt against church building;
then the case of Jno. T. Hawkins was brought up and a case of Embezzlement
and after a brief discussion of the subject the church withdrew fellowship
from J.T. Hawkins. Then moved to adjourn.
C.E. Grover, Moderator
J.L. Grice, C.C.
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October the 5th, 1890.
Church met at 11 A.M. Sermon by J.R. Osment. Then set in conference
by calling Brother Osment to the chair no minutes of references. The first
business was to raise the money to meet our pledges at the Association. Next
business was to vote for Pastor for the next Associational year and a unanimous
vote was given for Rev. J. A. Hoyle. Next was to appoint delegate to the Asso-ciation
as follows J.R. Osment, S.L. Gryder and J.E. Etters and John Grice,
alternate. Then moved to adjourn.
J.R. Osment, Moderator
J.L. Grice, C.C.
January the 4th, 1891.
Church met 11 A.M. and services conducted by Elder J. A. Hoyle met again
at 7 P.M. and after the service set in conference; Elder Hoyle, Moderator.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. No referrences brought forward.
Then granted a letter of dismission to Brother J.R. Osment and wife also their
two daughters also to R.C. Bice and wife and also to Sister Laura Farrar.
Then adjourned.
J. A. Hoyle, Moderator
J.L. Grice, C.C.
February the 1st 1891.
Church met at 11 A.M. Service conducted by Elder J. A. Hoyle also again
at 7 P.M.
March the 1st, 1891.
Church met and service by Elder J. A. Hoyle at 11 A.M. and at 7 P.M..
April the 5th 1891.
Church met and had service at 11 A.M., and also at 7 P.M. conducted
by Elder J. A. Hoyle.
May the 3rd 1891.
Church met and held the usual service by Elder Hoyle.
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June the 7th 1891.
Church met and held the usual services conducted by J.H. Hoyle but no
business transacted.
July the 5th 1891.
Church met and held the usual services with Elder Hoyle.
August the 2nd, 1891.
Church met and held the usual services with Elder J.H. Hoyle. Then
protracted until the 9th with the assistance of Brother J.M. Ballard.
August the 9th, 1891.
Church met in conference immediately after Sunday School. Elder Hoyle
in the chair. Minutes of last conference read and approved. Then it was
announced that the church should appoint a committy (committee) to get up
the pledges that had bin (been) made at the last Association to meet the next
Association; Brother F.H. Roberts and Sister Ida Fisher was appointed then
appointed a committy (committee) to get up a subscription to help pay debt
on church building. Brother F.T. Beatty was appointed. Then Brother S.L.
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Gryder was appointed to collect pastor salary then Brother J.L. Grice prefered
charges against Brother J.H. McMillion for Drunkness and profanity then on
motion the church directed the clerk to write to Brother McMillion and notify
him to appear at our next meeting to answer to charges. Then Brother S.L.
Gryder prefered (preferred) charges against Brother J.L. Kerley.
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for profanity and other disorderly conduct and on motion the church withdrew
fellowhship from Brother Kerley for disorderly conduct. Then adjourned conference
and held the regular service and at the close of the service Elder Hoyle secured
by subscription (3 dollars on the debt against the church) Building then
dismissed and had dinner. Then met at the water at 3 o'clock and Elder Hoyle
Baptized ten members and met at church again at 7:30 o'clock and held the
usual services and received the new members into church fellowship and closed
the meeting.
October the 3rd, 188=91.
Church met in conference J. A. Hoyle, Moderator. Minutes of previous
meeting read and approved. Reference taken up first case was J.H. McMillion
was excluded for drunkness and profanity. Then new business and on motion
Julies Byers was excluded for immoral conduct; next was to appoint dellegate
(delegate) to the association J.R. Underwood, J.E. Etters and J.N. Harres
(Harris) and S.L. Gryder alternate then discuss the subject of calling for
next session of the association to meet with Hebron Church for whitch (which)
a unaymious (unanimous) vote was given, then a move to adjourn.
J.H. Hoyle, Moderator
J.L. Grice, C.C.
November the 1st, 1891.
Hebron Church met and held the usual services Saturday night and Sunday
and Sunday Night. Elder J.H. Hoyle presiding.
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December the 5th, 1891.
Hebron Church met at seven o'clock P.M. sermon by Elder J. A. Hoyle from
2nd Chapter and 5th verse of St. Mark; then set in conference Elder Hoyle
Moderator. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved; first business
was to restore W.A. Wallace to fellowship and then grant him a letter of dismission
to join the Baptist Church at Charlotte. Next Elder Hoyle called for letters
of dismission for Brother T.C. Childers and his wife Susan Childers who have
moved away to Maden, (Maiden) N.C. Then Sister Laura Lynch called for a letter
of dismission to join the Baptist Church near her home. Then Elder Hoyle
introduced the subject for discussion of Hebron Church resumeing (resuming
the five dollar sesent to help defray the expenses of the Baptist Church in
Cuba. After a brief discussion on the subject there was a motion for the
church to assume the debt whitch(which) motion carried then a motion to adjourn.
January the 2nd, 1892
Church met and held the usual service with Elder J. A. Hoyle presiding
No Conference held.
February the 6th, 1892.
Church met held service with Elder J. A. Hoyle from Ephesians the 2nd
Chapter and the 8th verse. Then set in conference to discuss the subject
of accepting or rejecting the resolution
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passed on the excutive commit ty ( committee ) at the Union meeting of the South
Fork Association held January 30, 1892 whitch (Which) resolution was read and
explained and then voted and unanimous rejected. No other business before
the church a motion to adjourn.
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explained and then voted and unanimous rejected. No other business before
the church a motion to adjourn.
J. A. Hoyle, Moderator
J.L. Grice, C.C.
March the 5th, 1892.
Church met 7:30 P.M. Service by Elder J. A. Hoyle from the 14th Chapter
and 13th verse of Exodus. Then set in conference minutes of previous meeting
read and approved 1st matter before the church was James Underwood was reported
to the church for drunkness charges being preferred against Brother Underwood
on motion a comnitty (committee) was appointed to see Brother Underwood and
notify him to attend our next meeting to answer the charges and the church
was notified of rumers (rumors) against Sister Nancy Clark; that demanded
the attention of the church; on motion a committy ( committee ) of 3 brethren
was appointed to examine said rumors and also to see Sister Clark and talk
with her concerning the reports. Then adjourned.
J. A. Hoyle, Moderator
J.L. Grice, C.C.
April the 30th 1892.
Church met 7:30 P.M. held conference; Elder J. A. Hoyle, Moderator.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Reference acted upon. 1st
case James Urderwood, the committy (committee) reported that Brother Underwood
denied the charges and on account of the witness being absent his case was
laid over until next meeting and the
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committy (committee) was instructed to see the accused and the accuser and
notify each of them to be present at our next meeting and settle the case.
Next case was Sister Nancy Clark and on her confession of her fault and request
to remain a member of the church. She was retained a member in full fellowship.
Next business was a request of Sister Mary McMillion to grant her a letter
of dismission to join the Baptist Church at McAdenville; letter granted the
clerk instructed to prepare the letter and send to Sister McMillion. Then
a motion made to adjourn. J. A. Hoyle, Moderator
J.L. Grice, C.C.
May the 1st, 1892.
Church met and held the usual service at 11 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. Elder
Hoyle officiated
June the 4th 1892.
Church met at 7:30 P.M., Set in conference. Elder Hoyle, Moderator.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved and references acted upon first
case was that of James Underwood. The committy (committee) reported Brother
James Underwood had told them that he would be present that night but failed
to be there and on motion his case was taken up and discust (discussed) and
the witness certified to seeing Brother Underwood drunk and on motion the
church withdrew fellowship from Brother James Underwood for drunkness. Next
business Brother J.R. Urderwood called for a letter of dismission for daughter
Sister Elizabeth Shillinlaw Whitch (which) letter was granted. Next Brother
Henry Clark reported himself to the church for being drunk. His case was
taken up and discust (discussed) and on account of him being before the church
a short time before that for the same offense the church withdrew his fellowship
from Brother Clark for drunkness there being no other business brought before
the church the conference adjourned and held the usual service Saturday night
8t^lj&iry0fNalftCwllfia
17 Ra&gh, N.C.
and Sunday night with Elder Hoyle.
July the 2nd 1892.
Church met 8 P.M. and held the usual service with Elder Hoyle Saturday
night, Sunday 11 A.M. and Sunday Night 8 P.M.
August the 6th, 1892.
Church met 8 P.M. and held the usual service with Elder Hoyle Saturday
night and Sunday at 11 and Sunday night and Brother Hoyle protacted until
Fryday (Friday) following no interest being shown the meeting closed.
September the 10th, 1892.
Church met and held conference by calling Brother J.R. Osment to the
chair as moderator Prayer by Rev. William Gidenhagen then proceeded to elect .
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delegates to the association.
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First delegate Brother R.L. Phillips volenture (volunteered) to go Secord
Brother J.R. Underwood, 3rd Brother J.C. Fite, altemat Brother F.T. Beaty.
Next business was to call a pastor for the year 1893. The vote was taken
and the majority was for Brother W.J. Wyatt and after a brief discussion the
church was called on to make the vote a unanynos (unanimous) vote for Brother
Wyatt whitch (which) was done then the conference adjourned and Brother Osment
called on Brother Gidenhagen to address the audience whitch (which) he did.
October the 1st and 2nd 1892.
Church met and held the usual service on Saturday night and Sunday and
Sunday night with Pastor.
Elder J. A. Hoyle, Moderator.
November the 5 or 6th, 1892.
Church met and held the usual service with Elder J. A. Hoyle on Saturday
night and Sunday at 11 A.M. and 7 P.M.
December the 3rd and 4th, 1892.
Church met and held the usual service on Saturday night and Sunday at
11 A.M. and 7 P.M. with the new Pastor W.J. Wyatt, presiding.
January the 1st 1893.
Church met and held the usual service on Saturday night and Sunday night
at 11 A.M. and 7 P.M. with Elder W.J. Wyatt, presiding.
February the 11th, 1893.
Church met 7 P.M. sermon by Evangelist Vine. Service on the 12th at
11 A.M. by Elder W.J. Wyatt, then set in conference and granted letters of
dismission to Brother Silas Daganhart and wife and two daughters and also
granted letters of dismission to Sister Vianna Cob (Cobb) and her daughter
Martha A. Cobb, also granted letter of dismission to Sister R.T.J. Harres
(Harris). Then discussed the subject of Missions and also the debt that the
church owned to Brother J. A. Hoyle, then motion to adjourn.
W.J. Wyatt, Moderator
March the 11th, 1893.
Church met 7:30 held the usual service with W.J. Wyatt Saturday night
and Sunday at 11 A.M. and 7 P.M.
April the 8th, 1893.
Church met at 7 P.M. held the usual service with Elder M.P.Matheny presiding
then set in conference with Elder W.J. Wyatt, Moderator. The first business
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business was to discuss the subject of the Centennial Mission Fund to be paid
by Hebron Church and the conmitty ( comnittee ) reporting that there was a pro-bability
that their collection would over run the sessment (session). The
next business was Brother J.R. Underwood asked the church to grant letters
of dismission to Brother J.R. Osment and wife and daughter letters granted;
Next business was charges prefered (preferred) against Nancy and Susan Clark
by J.L. Grice. Nancy for Bastary and Susan for forication and adultery and
after a brief discussion of the cases on motion the church withdrew fellowship
from the two sisters; the next business was to discuss the subject of changing
our time of meeting back to the first Sunday in the month, change made; and
then on motion to adjourn.
W.J. Wyatt, Moderator
J.L. Grice, C.C. - ?
May the 13th, 1893.
Church met 7 P.M. Held the usual services; Elder W.J. Wyatt presiding;
Services the 14th at 11 A.M. Then communion and services again at night.
June the 3rd, 1893.
Church met 8 o'clock P.M. held the usual services with Elder W.J. Wyatt,
presiding.
July the 19th, 1893.
Hebron Baptist Church called together for the purpose of granting letters
of dismission to a number of members then living in the county of Mecklenburg
for the purpose of organizing a church in that county the church proceeded
to action by electing J.L. Grice as Moderator and Brother F.T. Beaty called
for letters for himself and family numbering 4 letters also Brother R.S. Phillips
called for letters for himself and mother and brother and sister, and also
Brother J.V. Fisher called for letters of dismission for himself and wife
making a total of ten letters all granted in good faith and meeting adjourned.
J.L. Grice, Acting as Moderator
August the 5th, 1893.
Church met held the usual services.
W.J. Wyatt, Presiding
September the 2nd, 1893.
Church met at 7:30 o'clock Elder W.J. Wyatt present and held the usual
service and then retracted until the next Sunday, Baptized 3 new members and
received 6 by letter.
September the 10th, 1893.
Church met in conference and granted letter of dismission to Sister
Mollie Hollingworth and then took Brother Lee Dearman under watch care of
the church; and appointed delegate rather a committy (committee) to meet with
the Mt. Holly Baptist Church by letter, greavenous Between brother Lee Dearman
and that church then received our new members with into fellowship then adjourned.
W.J. Wyatt, Moderator
J.L. Grice, C.C.
September the 30th, 1893,
Church met 7:30. Elder Wyatt present held the usual service then set
in conference Elder Wyatt presided no minutes present and no unfinished business
1st was new business was to elect delegate to meet with the association October
19th at Brewany? Church. The delegates were B.H. Roberts, J.R. Underwood,
J.E. Etters. Then adjourned.
L.J. Quinri, Moderator
W.J. Wyatt, Moderator
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October the 1st, 1893.
Church met with Elder W.J. Wyatt and held the usual service 11 A.M. and
again at 7 P.M. then set in conference to call Pastor 2 names was voted on
W.J. Wyatt having a large majority then took the vote the second time and
made W.J. Wyatt a unanymous (unanimous) vote for pastor for the year 1894,
then adjourned. W.J. Wyatt, Moderator
J.L. Grice, C.C.
November the 4th, 1893.
Church met 7:30 P.M. Sermon by Elder W.J. Wyatt from Luke 10th chapter
20th then set in conference 1st business was to grant letter of dismission
to Sidney Lynch. Next was to discuss the subject of missions; by Elder Wyatt
then took a subscription for mission for the year 1894. Next was Brother
J.L. Grice reported for disorderly conduct of William Pennington to the church
and after a brief discussion of the subject the church with drew fellowship
from Brother William Pennington for drunkness and profanity. Next was Brother
H.R. Campbell reported as having joined the M.E. Church, then the church
withdrew fellowship from Campbell, next was the case of Sister Eliza Ann
Ryley (Riley) for some offence as Brother Campbell, and the church took the
same action as with Brother Campbell, and then adjourned.
W.J. Wyatt, Moderator
J.L. Grice, C.C.
December the 2nd, 1893.
Church met and held the usual service with Elder W.J. Wyatt.
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January the 6th, 1894.
Church met and held the usual services on Saturday night and Sunday.
Elder W.J. Wyatt presiding.
February the 3rd, 1994.
Church met 7:30 P.M., service by Elder W.J. Wyatt. Then set in conference
Elder Wyatt in the chair. No minutes present to read and no unfinised business
refered (referred) to only business to attend to was to grant a letter of
dismission to Sister Margaret E. Hope, letter granted. Conference adjourned.
Elder W.J. Wyatt, Moderator
L.J. Grice, C.C.
March the 3rd, 1894.
Church met as usual Pastor W.J. Wyatt absent by sickness had preaching
by Rev. J.H. Atkins, M.E. Church, and no services on a Sunday.
March the 31st, 1894.
Church met 7:30 P.M., held the services on Saturday night and Sunday
night with W.J. Wyatt presiding.
May the 5th, 1894.
Church met held the usual servis (service) W.J. Wyatt presiding on
Sunday had corrmuiori (corrmuion) and on Sunday night received 3 members by letter.
June the 2nd, 1894.
Church met 8 P.M. held the usual servis (service)
Elder W.J. Wyatt, Presiding.
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June the 30th, 1894.
Church met 8 P.M. and held the usual servis (service) with Elder W.J. Wyatt
presiding and Sunday and received 4 members until letters be obtained.
August the 4th, 1894.
Church met 8 P.M. held the usual servis (service) W.J. Wyatt present and
Brother Hopkins to do the preaching on Sunday night. Received under the watch
care of the church 5 members until letters could be obtained then protracted
until Fryday (Friday) night and then closed with 2 accession to the church.
September the 1st, 1894.
Church met 8 P.M. held the usual servis (service); after the sermon the
church went into conference Elder W.J. Wyatt in the chair no minutes of previous
meeting present; granted letter of dismission to Brother J.L. Dearman and family,
7 members also granted letters to Sisters Amey Hopkins and Emily Hillard, then
adjourned. W.J. Wyatt, Moderator, J.L. Grice, C.C.
September the 9th, 1894.
Church met had preaching by L.R. Narket (Norket) from John 14: 27 then
set in conference by calling Brother W.F. Mosley to the chair as moderator the
first business was to discuss the subject of (page 53) lifting the debt off of
the house and after a brief discussion of the subject by motion of the moderator
we then took a subscription to be paid in 30 days and got 75 dollars subcribed
the next subject for discussion was the subject of calling Pastor after a brief
discussion the church desided (decided) by a vote to change Pastors and to notify
Brother Wyatt of the action of the church; then on motion of the moderator the
church resolved to make the pastoral year end with the association year then
adjourned. W.F. Mosley, Moderator, J.L. Grice, C.C.
October the 7th, 1894.
Church met 11 A.M. , sermon by W.J. Wyatt. Then set in conference Elder
Wyatt in the chair only business was to elect delegates to association, delegates
elect C.T. Thomas and J.S. Underwood, altemet (alternate) B.H. Roberts and W.F.
Mosley. Then a committy (committee) was appointed to collect the back sallery
(salary) of W.J. Wyatt. Then adjourned. W.J. Wyatt, Moderator, J.L. Grice,
C.C.
October 14th, 1894.
Church met 3 P.M. Sermon by Rev. D.M. Austin then set in conference to
call Pastor for the incoming year. W.F. Mosley, Moderator. The vote was taken
and the church voted unanimous for D.M. Austin then the church letter to the
association was read and approved. Then adjourned.
W.F. Mosley, Moderator and J.L. Grice, C.C.
December the 14th, 1894.
Sermoned (D.M. Austin) Subject Lot's choice, verses 13 and 9, then church
met in conference no unfinished business Brother W.F. Mosley was elected clerk,
Brother J.L. Grice and Sister E.O. Grice granted letters of dismission to join
church at Clover, S.C. Brother CHILDERS and Sister Susanna was received into
the church by letters.
January the 6th, 1895.
Sermon by Elder D.M. Austin, subject Get hethy to Christ verses 49 and
10. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Brother James Ervin, sister
Hettie Ervin received by letter. Collection to be placed pastors salery (salary)
A committy (committee) of 5 was placed on pastors salery (salary) J.S. Underwood,
C.H. Thomas, Thomas Roberts, missions committee of 3 on Missions names not handed
in. D.M. Austin, Moderator, W.F. Mosley, C.C.
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March the 30th, 1895.
Church met, sermoned (sermon) by Rev. D.M. Austin, subject no room for
Christ, Luke 2 and 7. Then set in conference Brother Frank Green joined by letter.
The balance on church debt the following was committee on pastor's selery (salary)
by present year, M.S. Gryder, Tom K. Roberts, James Colwell (Caldwell), C.T.
Thomas, Committee on missions, Lizzie Connor, E.C. Hollenworth, C.V. Cobb,
no other business, adjourned. D.M. Austin, Moderator, W.F. Mosley, C.C.
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December the 4th, 1897.
Church met in conference called to order by Brother J.R. Underwood, elected
moderator. New business J.W. Prim received in church by letter. J.W. Prim,
elected C.C. (Church Clerk) W.L. O'Daniel elected Church treasure (treasurer),
C.T. Thomas elected to Sexton, whom apointed (appointed) to look after lost
members, Brother J.S. Underwood, T.H. Roberts and J.W. Prim moved to adjourn
and carried. J.R. Underwood, Moderator, J.W. Prim, C.C.
January 8th, 1898.
Church met in conference called to order by Brother J.R. Underwood, elected
Moderator. New business Brother Shinn elected pastor for 1898 by unanimous
vote Brother W.L. O'Daniel acknowledged before the church of being under the
inf lurice ( influence ) of strong drink and ask the church to forgive him at request
he is retained in full fellowship of the Church. Brother C.T. Thomas comes
up and acknowledge before the church of being under the influnce (influence)
of strong drink and ask the church to forgive him and his request is granted
Sister Clemtine (Clematine) Lowe comes and ask for letter to unite with Hickory
Grove Baptist Church and her request the church granted it moved to ajoum
(adjourn) and Second carried. J.R. Underwood, Moderator, J.W. Prim, C.C.
Page 56.
1898. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference Feb. 5th, Brother Shinn, Moderator.
Brother Shinn accepted his call to the Hebron Baptist Church as pastor, leader
of this people. Brother F.S. Caldwell and daughter ask for letters of dismission
and also John Edward's wife and mother church at this request authorized clerk
to write them it was sugested (suggested) that Hebron Baptist Church have reunion
debated on and moved and seconded that they have it 1st Sunday in May and carried
every member of the church is to be notifyed (notified) by letter and requested
to be there as to inform the church of this spirited affair by letter to be
read by on that dav if not will be exclued from the church. Moved and seconded
to adjourn. Brother Shinn, Moderator ard J.W. Prim, C.C.
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Mtn. Island.
1898. Hebron Baptist Church regular servis (service) by J.L. Shinn, after
which the conference was held minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
No unfinished business. Brother Wyatt is invited to preach one of the sermons
on the reunion day, first Sunday in May and also Brother D.M. Austin, J.F.
Morris ard Rev. R.L. Lemrick, Sister Ida Layton is appointed to collect money
to carpet the church. We decided to worship with the Methodist brethem Sunday
night, motion to adjourn. Rev. J.L. Shinn, Moderator, J.W. Prim, C.C.
1898. Notice Please. April 2 to 3rd. No important business. April 29 to
May 1 was the Reunion of the Church, the Lord gave us a great meeting at this
meeting church excused pastor to be with Long Creek, Meek. Co., in a Reunion
on June 6, Rev. W.E. Crocker returned missionary to China lectured and the
following received by letter, Miss M.J. Langley, Miss Annie Langley, Miss Caroline
Smith, pastor was not present anymore to November 1898. Cause of his absence
illness of himself ard family, in August 1898, Rev. W.J. Wyatt and CM. Caldwell
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run a meeting, no addition. Signed J.L. Shirm, Pastor.
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Hebron Baptist Church, met in conference after preaching Sunday, October the
2nd 1898 with Brother J.N. Hunter who today filled Brother J.L. Shinn's appoint-ment
in the chair. Brother J.L. Grice of Gastonia was with us as a vistor.
The church elected Brother John C. Fichte (Fite) to serve as clerk and the
books was placed in his hands. A motion to call a pastor for the next Assoc-iational
year was postponed until the next meeting and a committee consisting
of Brethren J.M. Pressley and John C. Fichte (Fite) was appointed to confer
with a like comnittee from the churches at Hickory Grove, Mount Holly and Long
Creek in Mecklenburg to ascertain it be possible to agree upon a pastor to
serve all of these churches. Letters of dismission were granted to Sisters
Fanny Kirksey of Gastonia and Cora Austin of McAdenville. Sister Fanny Kirksey
name was not being found on the church roll. Brother J.L. Grice admitted that
it was his mistake while clerk and asked if it be added and on motion it was
done. J.N. Hunter, Moderator, John C. Fichte (Fite) , C.C.
On November 5, 1898. Rev. J.N. Shirm was called as pastor for an indefinate
time. R.D. Earnhardt and wife were received by letter. Pastor present in
December, January, 1899 and February 1899.
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Hebron Baptist Church met in conference after preaching March the 5th, 1899
the church elected Brother J.W. Prim as church clerk, attended the church adopted
new finance system of church government first that they would use envelope
and payments be made monthly second that they would use cards for each member
to make their own esement? Brother J.R. Underwood, L.C. Price, F.W. Prim was
appointed to select a committee to see each member and what they would pay
monthly. Moved and Seconded to adjourn. Rev. J.L. Shirm, Moderator, J.W.
Prim, C.C.
Hebron Baptist Church met in conference April 2nd Brother, __ of Charlotte,
N.C. Preached. Sister Martha Howard was dismissed by letter. Ryina Stone
was received into church by letter. J.W. Prim, T.F. Roberts, J.R. Underwood
and C.T. Thomas was appointed to select a new church book, unanimous decided
on Gospel Hymns. Moved and second and carried to call in appointment for Sunday
night on October of Easter Servis (Service) at the Methodist Church, motion
to adjourn. Rev. J.L. Shirm, Moderator, J.W. Prim, C.C.
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May 7, 1899. Pastor present May 30th, Pastor and Rev.G.H. _ of Statesville
were present and meeting run to June, 4 baptized. Mrs. C.T. Thomas and Lizzie
0' Daniel. Tom Alexander. July the pastor was present 1 & 2 and from 19 and
26th excused during August two be in a meeting at Independence Hill. September
9 & 10th pastor present following is a minute of this meeting. Pastor J.L.
Shirm preached text 1st John 2: 15 & 16. After which conference was called
and delegates to association appointed as follows: J.R. Underwood, C.T. Thomas,
T.H. Roberts, and L.C. Prim. Adjourned. J.L. Shirm, Moderator, J.R. Underwood
C.C. protem
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added July, John Clauson (Clawson) and Ollie Alexander were received by letter.
Hebron Baptist Church, July 14, 1900.
The following presbytry ( Presbyterary ) were organized for the ordination
of deacons. Elder CM. MacCasson, J.L. Vipperman, deacon W.W. Hartgrove,
Roper, J.D. Lowe, Presbytery was organized by elected. Elder CM.
McCasson, Chairman, J.D. Lowe, Sect. (Secretary) for ordaining decons (deacons)
Brethem J.M. Presley, L.C. Prim, J.N. Bumgamer, C.T. Thomas they was briefed
on the teaching of the Bible and was found suitable for the office, artd was
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set apart to importance office. Eider CM. McCasson, J.D. Lowe, Sec. Hebron
Baptist Church met in conference December 7, 1902.
Hebron Baptist Church. Saturday June 6, 1903.
After services by the pastor CM. Ervin it was agreed that the church
consider the matter of adopting a church covenant on investigation it was found
that there was none on the church record. If there had been it had been mis-placed
so on motion it was a greed that the church adopt one published by motion
the Amer. Baptist Publication Society and commonly used in our missionary Baptist
Church. When the vote was taken it was found that some objected to the covenant.
It was therefore agreed that the matter be left open till tomorrow.
J.M. Presley, Clerk.
Sunday, June 7, 1903. After preaching by the pastor as agreed to last night
the covenant was read and all in favoring (favor) its adoption were asked to
manifest it by giving the Pastor their hand. The result was that only 22 members
favored adoption. It was agreed that the matter be left open one month, next
meeting and that all consider the matter and decide til then what they would
do. Approved. July 5, 1903. J.M. Presley, Clerk.
The Hebron Baptist Church Mtn. Island, N.C
Met in regular conference on August 22, 190 for the purposes of ordaining
Brother N.B. Mcintosh to the deaconship of the church the presbytary consisting
of Brother C.T. Thomas, J.M. Presley of Hebron Church, Brother J.R. Underwood
Brother J.D. Lowe, Mt. Holly, Ministers J.L. Vippermanand , G.N. Bangle then
we adjourned. J.L. Vipperman, Moderator. J.M. Presley, Clerk.
Hebron Baptist Church met in conference September 6, 1902 for the purpose of
calling a pastor, CM. Ervin, nominated and elected unaniously and we ajourned,
C.T. Thomas, Moderator and J.M. Presley, Clerk.
Hebron Baptist Church, July 5, 1903. After preaching by the pastor the church
convined in conference by electing Brother S.L. Bollinger clerk, protem, minutes
of last meeting were read and approved. The matter of adopting a church covenant
was then further considered. There seem to be some objection to or misunder-standing
about the covenant read at our last meeting. Some of the brethem
seem to think that the old covenant might yet be found. The pastor having
written to Brother N.A. Graham and Elder T.L. Vipperman concerning the matter
from each of them an answer and by motion they were read after some consideration
(considerable) length it was agreed by motion that search be made for old covenant
between this and next conference meeting. If it can not be found then it is
understood that the covenant read at our last meeting be adopted ard be recorded
in our church book. The pastor Rev. CM. Ervin then offered his resignation
requested letters of dismission. By motion the letters granted. Conference
then adjourned. Rev. CM. Ervin, Moderator, S.L. Bollinger, Clerk, Protem,
approved, July 18, 1903.
On the 9th of January 1904, Hebron Baptist Church met in conference by electing
J.M. Presley chairman, C.C Clark, Clerk, protem for the purpose of calling
a pastor as there was no minutes of past meeting. We proceeded first the door
of the church was open and Brother C.C. Clark was received by letter too
minister was recommended to the church Brother J.B. McClure and Brother P.H.
Pemell the balet (ballet) was 4 to 5 in favor of Brother P. A. Pernell
ard the church went unanimous for Brother Prenell and C.C. Clark was elected
church clerk. There being no other business the meeting closed. J.M. Presley,
Moderator, C.C. Clark, C.C.
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Hebron Baptist Church, Mtn. Island, N.C. February 7, 1904.
Met in regular conference minutes of last meeting was read and approved
matters of disorderly conduct were read and taken up Brother W.L. Ward was
charged of being drunk and he did not denie (deny) being drunk and said he
was sorry and ask the church to withdraw fellowship from him and by motion
the church withdrew fellowship from W.L. Ward and J.B. Harres (Harris) and
Ed Lowe and the woman was not present and a comnittee was appointed to see
those that had been drinking T.F. Roberts was appointed to see J.B. Harres
(Harris) and C.C. Clark to see Fd Lowe and Davis Craig and Secler Hendrick
to see Brother John Closen (Clawson). Their being no other business the meeting
closed. J.M. Presley, Moderator, C.C. Clark, C.C, Approved April 13, 1904.
After preaching by the pastor the church convened in conference Brother John
Closen (Clawson) was excluded this done by order of the church. April 3, approved
by motion letters dismission S.L. Bolinger and wife was granted P.H. Prenell
Moderator, C.C. Clark, C.C. Approved.
Hebron Baptist Church, September.
Met arri after preaching by our pastor and the church convened in conference
and the letter to the Association was read and approved, C.E. Bever, Moderator,
C.C. Clark, C.C.
Hebron Baptist Church, December 3, 1905 after preaching by the pastor the church
set in conference and 4 letters of dismission was granted Brother L.C. Prim
and wife and too _ arri by motion the church withdrew fellowship from Fred Prim
for disorderly conduct there being no other business we adjourned. C.E. Bever,
Moderator, C.C. Clark, C.C.
June 4th, 1905. Hebron Baptist Church met in regular conference unfinished
business was considered and motion the church agrees to beare with G.C. Dagenhart
and J.B. Harres (Harris) and by motion the church restored John Closen (Clawson).
September 30, 1905. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference minutes of last
meeting was read arri approved. John Pettis arri Will Ward arri John Clawson
was excluded. Kate Cos trier arri Vina Hamilton arri Gary Hamilton was excluded
then adjourned. C.E. Beaver, Moderator , C.C. Clark, C.C.
November 4, 1905. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference minutes of last
meeting was read arri approved. A.J. Bumgamer was elected clerk, J.E. Mullis
was appointed to collect pastor Salary, a committee was appointed to look after
church business cinsisting (consisting) of J.E. Mullis, T.H. Roberts, R.L.
Riley, J.M. Pressley, C.T. Thomas, F.D. Lowe, A.J. Bumgamer, Sister Bettie
Lowe, Ellen Mullis, Hattie Guin, Mrs. R.A. Osment no other business we adjourned.
C.E. Beaver, Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
December 2, 1905. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference minutes of last
meeting was read arri approved, Brother C.L. Huffstickler, wife arri son Benriie
was received by letter of this church. Adjourned. C.E. Beaver, Moderator,
A.J. Bumgamer , C.C.
February 4, 1906. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference after preaching
by pastor. Minutes of last meeting read arri approved. C.E. Beaver was unanimously
called as pastor till the meeting of the association. Henry Bails, J.B. Harres
(Harris) arri John Carter was excluded for non attendance. We then adjourned.
C.E. Beaver, Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
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March 3, 1906. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference minutes of last meeting
read and approved. Charges was brought against Brother Grover Dagenhart for
dancing by motion he was excluded. Brother J.L. Thomas and wife was received
by letter then adjourned. C.E. Beaver, Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
August 4, 1906. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference after preaching by
pastor a letter was granted to Sister Jennie Smith, Reuben Underwood and J.L.
Smith was excluded and a letter granted to Aldy Hill. No other business we
adjourned. C.E. Beaver, Moderator and A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
September 1, 1906. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference at the usual hour
7 o'clock Rev. L.A. Bangle was voted in as pastor of Hebron Baptist Church
to serve the church the year of 1907. C.E. Beaver, Moderator, C.P. Hendren,
C.C.
November 3, 1906. Church met in conference last night at the usual hour 7
o'clock service was held by Rev. L.A. Bangel. Conference was held business
as following: first for a cleark (clerk) C.P. Hendrex was voted in as Church
Clerk. Next for a committee to tend to church business.
November 3, 1906. The names of the committee names as follering (following)
D.E. KELLER-, T.H. Roberts, C.P. Hendrix, E.D. Lowe, C.T. Thomas, John Pettes
(Pettis) the next was for a secterv (secretary) and treesaure (treasurer) T.H.
Roberts was voted in by the majority L.A. Bangles, Moderator, C.P. Hendrix,
C.C.
January 5, 1907. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference tonight at the usual
hour after services last minutes stands read and approved. Business as following:
Brother and Sister J.R. and R.A. Dagenhart was granted letter. C.P. Hendrix
resigned from church clerk and C.A. Thrower was voted in as church cleark (clerk)
by the majority so no other business we adjourned. Rev. L.A. Bangle, Moderator.
C.A. Thrower, C.C.
February, 1907. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference tonight after services
last minutes red (read) and aproved (approved). Fred Brinkley was received
in the wach (watch) care of this church. Charge was brought agance (against) '
Edward Lowe and was excluded. Annie Roberts with drawed fellowship from the
church. So no other business. So we adjourned. Rev. L.A. Bangle, Moderator.
C.A. Thrower, C.C.
March 2, 1907. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference to night at the usual
hour after services. Last minutes red (read) and aproved (approved) Bearther
(Brother) Black was restored. Fred Brinkly was received in the church by letter.
So no other business. We Adjourned. Rev. L.A. Bangle, Moderator, C.A. Thrower,
C.C.
April 6, 1907. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference to night after services.
The minutes read ard approved. Sister Fannie Beaver was granted a letter.
The clerk was approved by the church to rite (write) artd get the church deed.
No other business. No other business so we adjourned. Rev. L.A. Bangle, Moderator
C.A. Thrower, C.C.
May 4, 1907. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference to night after services
Last minutes stands red (read) ard aproved (approved). Brother ard Sister
A.J. Bumgamer was granted their church letter. So no other business. We
adjourned. Rev. L.A. Bangle, Moderator, C.A. Thrower, C.C.
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June, 1907. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference tonight after services.
Last minutes stands read and approved. Brother J. A. Mingus, C.A. Thrower and
Sister Alice Brink!ey was appointed on a spiritual committee. The deacons
was appointed to get some one to fix the church rufe (roof) and report at next
regular conference. So no other business. We adjourned. Rev. L.A. Bangle,
Moderator, C.A. Thrower, C.C.
September, 1907. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference and granted Brother
Charley Huffstickler and wife and son there (their) letters. C.T. Thomas,
Moderator. C.A. Thrower, C.C.
December 5th, 1907. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference to transact business
as follows: Brother John Pettes (Pettis) was excluded for disorderly conduct.
No other business. We adjourned. L.A. Bangle, Moderator, C.T. Thomas, C.C.
January 2nd, 1908, Hebron Baptist Church met in conference and tranacted business
as follows: Brother Blanton and wife were granted letters of dismission. C.T.
Thomas, C.C.
September 8th, 1909. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference and transacted
business as follows: Brother J.E. Mullis was elected moderator, proten. It
was moved and seconded to receive Brother McClure, Brother Bangle and Brother
Abemathy for the ministers wanted at this church. Brother Bangle received
41 votes, Brother McClure received 11 votes and Brother Abemathy received
5 votes. It was made unanimous for Brother Bangle. Dellegates were appointed
to attend the Association Brother W.E. Hope, C.T.Thomas, Brother Claig Allen,
Al. Permets, Lester Poole and J.E. Mullis. No other business. We adjourned.
J.E. Mullis, Moderator, C.T. Thomas, C.C.
October 24, 1909. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference Sunday October 24
Brother W.A. Whitener was elected moderator. This was a call conference to
find out which way they wanted the money that was subscribed for missions to
go through via of board or direct. Brother W.A. Whitener moved that we send
$5.00 to the Thomasville Orphage. $5.85 cts to go direct to the foreign fields,
$5.00 was pledged for home missions. There was a motion to adjourn. Seconded
also. W.A. Whitener, Moderator, J.M. McKelvey, C.C.
A note on the side: And also a committee was appointed to collect money for
missions. Ruth Hope, Sister Fisher, Brother Claig Allen. Total Amount collected:
$15.85.
November 7, 1909. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference and transacted business
as follows: Brother F.D. Lowe and wife were granted letters of dismal to join
any other church of the same faith and order and also Sister R.F. Craig was
granted a letter to join any other church of the same faith and order. No
other business. We adjourned. Rev. L.A. Bangle, Moderator, J.M. McKelvey,
C.C.
December 5, 1909. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference and transacted business
as follows: Brother John Mullis and wife were granted letters of dismission
to join the Mt. Holly Baptist Church and also Sister M.A. Craig was granted
a letter of dismission from this church to join Mt. Holly church. Also and
Brother Lester Poole was granted a letter of dismission also to join some church
in Texas, the name I do not know. Brother F.D. Lowe was granted a letter of
dismission to join Mt. Holly Baptist Church. No other business we adjourned.
L.A. Bangle, Moderator, J.M. McKelvey, C.C.
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March 5, 1910. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference and transacted business
as follows: Sister McCoy was granted a letter of dismission to join the Mt.
Holly Baptist Church and also Brother Bud Pettus and wife, Rosa Pettus were the
granted letter of dismission and Brother John PETTUS was taken back in to the
church and was granted a letter of dismission and Sister Mamie Writen for her
letter but it has been lost sight of 10 years since she was here so the church
has lost sight of her arid awaits a recommendation from some church. No other
business, we adjourned. Rev.L.A. Bangle, Moderator, J.M. McKelery, C.C.
August 11, 1910. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference and transacted business
as follows: Brother A.L. Bumgarner and wife and daughter Hettie received in
full fellowship in the church. Their letters from Sardis Baptist Church, Monroe,
N.C. No other business we adjourned. Rev.L.A. Bangle, Moderator, J.M. McKelery,
C.C.
October 2nd, 1910. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference and transacted
business as follows: Marion J. Saunders was received in the church by letter
from Hickory Grove Church and Sister Annie Roberts was excluded for disorderly
conduct. No other business we adjourned. Rev.L.M. Bangle, Moderator, J.M.
McKelery, C.C.
February 5th, 1911. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference and transacted
business as follows: Sisters Betty arid Georgia Lowe were granted letters of
dismission to join any other church of same faith and order also Sister Riley
(Liza ) was granted a letter of dismission. Brother W.L. O'Daniel was restored
back in the church. Brother R.L. Underwood has been appointed treasurer
church has ruled a piece of land behind the grave yard to Brother C.T.
Thomas. No other business we adjourned. Rev.L.M. Bangle, Moderator, J.M.
McKelery, C.C.
August 5, 1911. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference after preaching by
pastor. Sister Lizzie Thomas was excluded for unchristian conduct, C.L. Louder
was also excluded as he ask his name taken off our roll. A letter of dismission
was granted to Sister Alice Brinkley and daughter Edna Brinkley to join Monroe
Baptist Church. L.A. Bangle, Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
September 30, 1911. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference first our pastor
offered his resignation and it was accepted. Brother Forset Stone of was reported
to the church for unchristian conduct. The deacon was to see Brother Stone
and report at next meeting. Brother C.C. Clark was received as a member of
church by letter from Clark's Chapel, Lenoir, N.C. L.A. Bangle, Moderator,
A.J. Bumgarner , C.C.
November 5, 1911. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference for the purpose
of calling a pastor. Brother McClure was given a unanimous call and he accepted
it. A letter of dismission was granted to Brother Mack and Sister A. A. Underwood
to join McAdenville Baptist Church. F.F.D. Bumgamer, Moderator, Protem, A.J.
Bumgarner , C.C.
March 3, 1912. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference the Pastor open the
doors of the church. Brother D.R. Bamett and wife Lela was received by letters.
The clerk was instructed to get a new church book to enroll the names of the
members. W.B. McClure, Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
February 3, 1912. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference a letter of dismission
was granted to Brother Arthur Lee, Brother Forest Stone was excluded for drunkness
We adjourned. W.B. McClure, Moderator, A.J. Bumgarner, C.C.
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April 6, 1912. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference was to grant Brother
Nathan Moore and wife Nancy a letter of dismission. Also Brother J.M. Presley
and wife a letter to unite with Mt. Holly Baptist Church. W.B. McClure, Moderator
A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
July 1912. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference July 1912. A conmittee
was appointed to see if the church could open the road leading from the public
road by the school house down to the church which has been closed by Mr. J.B.
Harris, T.H. Roberts, J.M. McKelery, W.L. Roberts, C.C. Clark, A.J. Bumgamer
was appointed to take the matter up and see if the law will give us the road
which we have been using for 25 years. W.B. McClure, Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer,
C.C.
October 6, 1912. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference after preaching.
Dellia Smith name was taken off the church book. Also Sister Eliza Harris
and Sister Marrion Harris name was taken off as they have united with the M.E.
Church. Brother Harve Carpenter ask that his name be taken off the church
which was granted. A letter of dismission was granted to Sister Flonnie Presley
to unite with Mt. Holly Baptist Church. Robt. Hight and Sister Benfield was
received by letter. C.T. Thomas, G.L. Saunders, J.W. Ward was appointed messengers
to the association. C.C. Clark, as alternate. W.B. McClure, Moderator. A.J.
Bumgamer , C.C.
October 13, 1912. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference for the purpose
of calling a pastor for next year. A ballet was taken Rev. G.L. Mullis received
the most votes the moderator ask that we make it unanimous for Brother Mullis
we took a rising vote and made it unanimous. The clerk way was to notify Brother
Mullis of his call. A letter of dismission was granted to Sister Ellen Mullis
to unite with Mt. Holly Baptist Church. A.L.D. Bumgamer, Moderator, A.J.
Bumgamer , C.C.
December 1, 1912. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference. A letter of dismissio
was granted to Brother D.R. Bamett and wife. A conmittee was appointed to
see Brother Zeb Thomas charge of taking the Lords name in vain and not living
up to his christain duty. G.L. Mullis, Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
January 4, 1913. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference. The clerk reported
on Brother Zeb Thomas case charge with profanity by motion of the church his
name was taken off the church roll. We moved and second that the collection
taken on Saturday night be use for incidental expense of the church. G.L.
Mullis, Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
May 3, 1913. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference unfinish business was
taken up in regards to reading the church covenant and calling the church roll
on our Saturday night meeting which was adopted and was find some names on
the book (that we) got was (don't no where it) was decided as to rewrite the
names on a new book an leave off the names of such members. A conmittee consisting
of A.L.D. Bumgamer, C.T. Thomas, T.H. Roberts, J.M. McKelvey, A.J. Bumgamer
to take up some system of raising money for mission and orphanage. A letter
was granted to Brother W.F. Moser and wife. Sister Julia Philemon. G.L. Mullis,
Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
May 31, 1913. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference. Minutes of last meeting
read and approved. The committee made its report in regards to some system
of giving to mission and orphanage and it was accepted. Robt. Hyatt confessed
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wrong to the church and ask the church forgive him. The request was granted.
The clerk then read the convenant and called the roll. 31 members present
Letters of dismission was granted to Lula Hants (Hanks) and Bermie Black and
wife, Ella Carpenter, Isadora Hicks was received by letter. Harve Carpenter
was restored to full fellowship. Fannie Fisher was received as a canidate
(canidate) for baptism. G.L. Mullis, Moderator, A.J. Bumgarner, C.C.
July 5, 1913. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference July 3, 1913. Minutes
of last meeting was read and approved. Letters of dismission was granted to
M.L. Thomas and wife, R.L. Underwood and wife, Van underwood and wife, Robt.
Hyatt and son, Minnie Hicks and W.A. Autry was received as canidates for baptism.
No other business we adjourned. Rev. G.L. Mullis, Moderator, A.J. Bumgarner,
C.C.
September 6, 1913. Hebron Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes
of last meeting read and approved. Brother M.L. Black was received as a canidate
for baptism. Unfinished business was taken up. In regards to the road that
was closed by J.B. Harris, after a few remarks by the brethem it was agreed
to drop the matter. A committee was appointed to see if he could by (buy)
a lot near the public road to move our church building on. A.L.D. Bumgamer,
A.J. Bumgarner, W.J. Roberts, J.W. Ward, was the committee. Mollie Keller
was received as a canidate for baptism. No other business we adjourned. Rev.
G.L. Mullis, Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
October 4, 1913. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference. Minutes of last
meeting read and approved. The church sent W.D. Roberts, J.W. Ward, W.L. Beach
as messengers to the Association. Brother J.M. McKelvey as alternate. The
doors of the church was open for reception of members. J.W. Jones and wife,
R.L. Underwood and wife, Wallace Sanders was received by letter the church
was ready to call a pastor for the next year. Brother Mullis retired A.L.D.
Bumgamer was elected moderator. Brother Mullis was unanimously elected to
serve for us the next year. The church letter to the association was read
and approved. No other business we adjourned. G.L. Mullis, Moderator, A.J.
Bumgamer, C.C.
November 1, 1913. Hebron Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes
of last meeting read and approved. Harriet Clark brought charges against Brother
C.C. Clark for telling falsehood on her, Charles brought the same charges against
her neither one of them could clear themselves of this charge the church believed
them both guilty and withdrew fellowship from them. John Hope ask for letter
to unite with McAdenville Church which was granted. No other business. We
adjourned. G.L. Mullis, Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
November 23, 1913. Hebron Baptist Church met in a call conference to decide
whether we would unite with Mt. Holly Church or not for the purpose of calling
Brother Adams to form a field of Mt. Holly, Tuckaseege and Hebron. It was
voted by ballot Adams got a unanimous vote. A letter of dismission was granted
to Olean Guin, Brother C.C. Clark ask to be restored in would not make any
acknowledge to the church a few remarks was made on the matter and moderator
protem refused to sit on the case. We adjourned till regular conference meeting
A.L.D. Bumgamer, P.T. , A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
December 7, 1913. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference. The minutes of
last meeting read and approved. Brother C.C. Clark case came up for discussion.
He said that he didn't have anything to confess he was not guilty of the charge
arri that Mrs. Clark had told false on him. Mrs. Clark said that she had told
the truth and he told false on her. The church decided as it was a family
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and as they was not living a christian life in the home that we withhold fellowship
from them. R.P. Abemathy was excluded for drunkness. No other business.
We adjourned. G.L. Mullis, Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
January 3, 1914. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference. The minutes of
last meeting read and approved. A letter of dismission was granted to Sister
Lucy Pool also Brother C.T. Thomas and wife by motion the church agrees to
meet an call conference after the 11 O'clock service, Sunday for the purpose
of electing 3 deacons and decide what we will do in regards to a pastor. Sunday
after preaching the church called A.L.D. Bumgamer, to the chair as moderator.
J.M. McKelvey, J.W. Ward, W.A. Autry was elected to the office of deacon to
be ordained the first Sunday in March 1914. en (In regard to the pastor the
church unanimously agreed to receive it acts in joining with Mt. Holly church
to form a field for Brother M.A. Adams. We believe we made a mistake therefore
we ask Brother Mullis to continue to serve us as pastor. A.L.D. Bumgamer,
Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
Feb. ..., 1914. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference. Minutes of last
meeting read and approved. A letter was granted to Sister Delia Benfield.
No other business we adjourned. G.L. Mullis, Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
March , 1914. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference. Minutes of last
meeting read and approved. There was no business to attend to we adjourned.
G.L. Mullis, Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, C.C.
April 11, 1914. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference. A letter was granted
to A.Z. Bumgamer and wife. The church refused to grant letters to Brother
J.C. Allen and wife until we hear from them. Brother C.C. Clark ask that the
church restore him after a few remarks by the brethem it was decided to invite
the deacons of the McAdenville Church to come and speak on behalf of Brother
Clark. The clerk offered his resignation which was laid over till next meeting
night. No other business. We adjourned. Rev. G.L. Mullis, Moderator, A.J.
Bumgamer, C.C.
Hebron Baptist Church met in regular conference May 9, 1914. Minutes of last
meeting read and approved. Brother C.C. Clark's case was brought up after
discusing (discussing) he was restored full fellowship and at his request was
granted a letter of dismission to unite with McAdenville Church. Brother Edd
Fisher acknowledged his faults to the church and ask the church to forgive
him his request was granted. Brother A.J. Bumgamer resignation as church
clerk was accepted. Brother Crump was excluded for drunkness and profanity.
No other business we adjourned. G.L. Mullis, Moderator, W.L. Beach, C.C.
Hebron Baptist Church met in regular conference July 4, 1914. The pastor offered
his resignation on account of declining health. The resignation to take effect
July 5th provided the church could secure other pastoral aid. The resigination
was accepted. No other business we adjourned. G.L. Mullis, Moderator, W.L.
Beach , C.C.
Hebron Baptist Church met in call conference August 8th, 1914 for the purpose
of calling a pastor Brother W.A. Stephenson was nominated and unanimously
called. No other business we adjourned. A.L.D. Bumgamer, Moderator, W.L.
Beach, C.C.
Hebron Baptist Church met in conference Sunday August 30, 1914. We decided
to have preaching and conference on Saturday night before the first Sunday
and first Sunday at 11 A.M. and the third Sunday at 11 ard night. The church
guarantees the pastor $150.00 one hurdred ard fifty dollars salary per year.
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No other business we adjourned. W.A. Stephenson, Moderator, W.L. Beach, C.C.
September 5, 1914. Hebron Baptist Church met in regular conference minutes
of last meeting was read and approved. Brother Graves Allen ask for his letter
the church ask him to make some acknowledgement as he had been excluded. It
was moved and seconded that we ask Thrift Baptist Church for the ordination
of our pastor. The clerk was asked to write the church for the ordination.
No other business we adjourned. W.A. Stephenson, Moderator, W.L. Beach, Clerk.
October 10, 1914. Hebron Baptist Church met in call conference. Minutes of
last meeting read and approved. The chairman appointed the following brethem
to collect misson money: A.J. Bumgamer, J.W. Ward, W.L. Beach, called for
volenteers to go to the Association. Sexton's resignation was accepted CD.
Fisher was elected Sexton, J.M. McKelvey elected treasurer. In regard to letter
for Grover and Cleg Allen will wait till here more from them. We adjourned.
W.A. Stephenson, Moderator, A.J. Bumgamer, Protem.
October 18, 1914. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference minutes of previous
meeting were read and approved. The association letter was read and approved.
The Church granted Brother and Sister D.R. Bamett a letter of dismission.
No other business we adjourned. A.L.D. Bumgamer, Moderator, W.L. Beach, C.C.
October 31, 1914. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference minutes of last
meeting were read aid approved. Brother John Lawing was restored and lettered.
The church adopted the envelope system to raise all moneys. No other business
we adjourned. W.A. Stephenson, Moderator, A.J. Bumgarner, Clerk Protem.
Hebron Baptist Church met in conference from February 19, 1915. Minutes of
last meeting were read and approved. No other business we adjourned. W.A.
Stephenson, Moderator, W.L. Beach, C.C.
May 1, 1915. Hebron Baptist Church met in regular conference the business
of painting or moving the church out on the road was taken up a corrmitty
(Committee) was appointed consisting of A.J. Bumgamer, J.W. Ward,
and J.M. McKelvey to look after the matter it was moved and secondedthat we
appoint 2 deacons this was left off till next conference. Sister Lillie Hunter
ask for her letter the clerk was ask to write the parties concerned in regard
to how she had been living as we haven't heard from her for a long time.
No other business we adjourned. W.A. Stephenson, Moderator, J.M. McKelvey,
C.C. Protem
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June 5, 1915. Hebron Baptist Church met in regular conference minutes of last
meeting read and approved. The lot committee not ready to report. It was
moved and second we with hold Sisters Hunters letter till we heard from her.
No other business we adjourned. W.A. Stephenson, Moderator, W.L. Beach, C.C.
Hebron Baptist Church began a series of meetings July 31, 1915. There were
the following additions to the church. Ervin Moser, Jayne Moser, H.M. Underwood,
Mary Cross by statement, Sam Cloninger, R.G. Pool, Lucile Pryor, Nona Cloninger,
Minnie Pool, Annie Pool, Mollie Herms, Laura Dagenhart, Essie Fisher, Alice
Narket (Norket) by baptism. The pastor offered his resignation at the close
of the meeting which was accepted with C.T. Thomas, Moderator, W.G. Beach,
C.C.
August 10, 1915. Hebron Baptist Church met in call conference minutes of last
meeting read and approved. The lot committy (committee) reported they have
procured a lot down on the sand clay road we made what we was yet done? the
pastor $14.95 to be forwarded by the treasurer. It was moved and second the
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chair appoint a conmitty ( conmittee ) of three to procure a preacher to preach
Saturday night before the first Sunday. Sunday at 11 and Sunday Night in September
and October. J.H. Roberts, J.M. McKelevy, W.L. Beach. The building question
was brought up. We decided in favor of building on the new lot. The chair
appointed a committy (committee) of five as building committy (conmittee)
J.M. McKelvey, CO. Fisher, T.H. Roberts, A.J. Bumgamer, and W.L. Beach.
No other business we adjourned. C.T. Thomas, Moderator, W.L. Beach, C.C.
September 5, 1915. Hebron Baptist Church met in call conference. Minutes
of last meeting were read and approved. The church voted on the following
trustees T.H. Roberts, J.M. McKelvey and A.J. Bumgamer. Sister Annie Rhyne
was appointed to collect the money subscribed for building. It was moved and
second that the treasurer handle the building money. Letters of dismission
was granted to Sisters Linda and Kate Crump, Brother F.F. Stone was restored
to full fellowship of the church. Rev. J.D. Moose was unanimously called to
the pastor of the church for a salary of $200.00 two hundred dollars per year.
No other business we adjourned. C.T. Thomas, Moderator, W.L. Beach, C.C.
October 2, 1915. Hebron Baptist Church met in regular conference minutes of
last meeting read and approved. The church door was opened Brother and Sister
Pool and R.L. Riley were received by letter. Brother C.T. Thomas, A.M. Johnson
and CO. Fisher were appointed delegates to the Association. No other business
we adjourned. J.D. Moose, Moderator, W.L. Beach, C.C.
Nov. 6, 1915. Hebron Baptist Church met in regular conference. Minutes
of last meeting read and approved. A letter of dismission was called for Brother
Laben Rankin. After some discussion the clerk was asked to write Brother Rankin
as he has been away a long time upon consulting the church record we find that
Brother Rankin has been excluded. The pastor Brother Moose volenteers to see
Brother Rankin and write us of his acknowledgements. No other business we adjoume
J.D. Moose, Moderator, W.L. Beach, C.C
November 14, 1915.
Hebron Baptist Church met in call conference. Brother Laben Rankin was restored
to full fellowship upon his acknowledgement that he had not tried to live right
but wants now to live right and be restored and lettered which bequest was
granted. No other business we adjourned. C.T. Thomas, Moderator, W.L. Beach,
C.C
December 4, 1915. Hebron Baptist Church met in regular conference minutes
of last meeting read and approved. Letters of dismission were granted to Brother
Lester Poole and wife, no other business. We adjourned. J.D. Moose, Moderator,
W.L. Beach, C.C
May 6, 1916. Hebron Baptist Church met in regular conference minutes of last
meeting read and approved. Brother Zeb Thomas acknowledged that he had not
lived like he should and ask forgiveness of the church on motion the church
forgave him a letter of dismission was granted Brother R.L. Riley. We decided
to began a meeting on Saturday before the first Sunday in June with Rev. G.C
Ivary to do the preaching. As we have failed in procuring a title for the
lot on which we intended building Brother A.J. Bumgamer was appointed to see
the contributors and get permission to use the money contributed to repair
the old building. No other business we adjourned. J.D. Moose, Moderator, W.L.
Beach, C.C.
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August 27, 1916. Hebron Baptist Church met in conference letters of dismission
were granted to Brother B.D. Moore, W.L. Beach and wife, Brother E.R. Fisher
and wife to unite with Mt. Holly Church. No other business we adjourned. A.J.
Bumgamer, C.C. Protein. C.Rev. Canipe Moderator.
Stanley, N.C. July 14, 1922.
This is to showe that a committee met at Stanley School Auditorium and
decided as follows to remove the organ to Larcen Bumgardners of Stanley, N.C.
for to be took care of till the church if ever organized again then to be returned
to the church again. The committee was C.T. Thomas, J.M. McKelvey, Jay
Bumgardner, Hoyle Thomas, Ruff McKelvey, on July 13, 1922 it was taken to
Larcen Bumgardiner's, Stanley, N.C.
Baptist Church At Hebron
Supplied by Elder Thomas K. Kirsley
September 29, 1838.
Male Members How Received How Dismissed
James ABERNETHY Baptised Deceased
William ABERNETHY Baptised Letter
Miles ABERNETHY Letter Letter
Female Members How Received How Dismissed
Sarah ABERNATHY Baptized Letter
Elisabeth BIRCE Baptized Deceased
Mary SKIDMORE, Jr. Baptized Letter
Frankey Hutchison Baptized Letter
Stacey ABERNATHY Baptized Letter
Mary RILEY Letter Deceased
Nancy A. ROBINSON Baptized Letter
Biddy LAWING Baptized Letter
Mary MORRIS Baptized Deceased
Leek ABERNATHY Baptized Letter
Martha PENNY Baptized Letter
Kisy COBB Baptized Letter
Lucy BARRY Baptized Letter
Nancy D. RILEY Baptized Letter
Nancy ABERNATHY Letter Letter
Elenor ABERNATHY Letter Letter
Sarah T. CASHION Baptized Letter
Male Negro Members How Received How Dismissed
Daniel , servant of Baptized Deceased
Mrs. Abemathy
Dick, Servant of Baptized Deceased
Wm. Davidson
Rufus, Servant of Baptized Deceased
R.A. ROZZETLF,
Adam, Servant of Baptized Deceased
Alex. RANKIN
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FEMALE Negro Members How Received How Dismissed
Letter Deceased
Baptized Deceased
Baptized Deceased
Baptized Letter
Baptized Letter
Baptized Letter
Baptized Letter
Baptized Letter
Letter Letter
Letter Letter
Baptized Letter
Fanny, Servant of
Mr. Johnson
Doll, servant of
Mr. Lawing
Sue, Servant of
Mr. Barry
Violet, Servant of
Mr. Rankin
Sally, Servant of
Mr. Henderson
Lucy, Servant of
Mr. Davidson
Dinah, Servant of
Mr. Abemathy
Sela, Servant of
Mr . Rankin
Sarah, Servant of
Mr. Harris
Kissiah, Servant of
Mr . Parker
Charity, Servant of
Mr. Johnson
Roll of Names continued
Males How Received How Dismissed
James CALDWELL 8-30-1889 Letter Letter
T.C. CHILDERS Letter Letter
(F. ) A. PRIM Letter Letter
Henry CLARK On Implication Excluded
J.S. BYERS Letter Restored Letter Excluded
Charles E. THOMAS
S. KIRSEY
J.C. PETTUS Baptized
Charley L. LYNCH
J.V. FISHER (12-6--1891 Letter Letter 7-19-1893
Silas DAGENHART Letter
W.F. MOSLEY Letter
Rodger BEATTY Baptized Letter (7-19-1893
J.F. DEARMAN 9-10-1893 Letter Letter
Thomas M. DEARMAN Letter Letter
G.W. DEARMAN Letter Letter
H.L. DEARMAN Letter Letter
Austin UNDERWOOD 9-2-1894 Baptized
Avres GRYSLER 10-7-1894 Letter Dead
Silas DAGENHART 'L0-7-1894 Letter
Fanny KIRKSEY 4-1891 Letter Letter 1893.
1887
Mattie THOMAS Baptism
Adelin DAGENHART Baptism
Katie COSTNER Baptism
Rosa FISHER Baptism
Hattie MANOR Baptism
Mattie BRADSHAW Baptism
Cora AUSTIN Baptism
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Letter
Names How Received How Dismissed
Hattie HAYNES Baptism
H.S. HELMS Baptism Letter
Marv E. HASTINGS Letter
Fanrde UNDERWOOD Baptism
Verna PRLM Baptism
David PRIM Baptism
Charles COSTNER Baptism
Charles McCORKLE Baptism
Edward LOWE Baptism
Luther HOPE Baptism Letter
J.W. SAMPLEY Baptism Letter
John THOMAS Baptism
James PRLM Letter
Sis MLNGRESS
Hael MINGRESS
Charles SPINN? (SHINN) March 5,
M. Svini S. JOHNSON Letter 1899
Elisabeth J. BARBER 10-2-1898 Letter
Mrs. M.J. LANGLEY 6--6-1898 Letter
Mrs. Annie LANGLEY 6--6-1898 Letter
Caroline SMITH 6--6-1898 Letter Dead
Miss M.J. LANGLEY7 6-^-1898 Letter
Mrs. C.T. THOMAS 6-4-1898 Baptism
Miss Lizzie 0' DANIEL 6^-1898 Baptism
Tom ALEXANDER 7--22 Letter
John CLOSON (CLAWSON) 7-22 Letter
Mrs. Olie ALEXANDER 7--22 Letter
R.D. EARNHARDT 7--22 Letter
Mrs. R.D. EARNHARDT 7--22 Letter
Miss Jennie UNDERWOOD Baptism
Miss Carra UNDERWOOD Baptism Dead
Miss E.E. COSTNER (LOWE) 5-6-1894 Letter
Mrs. Vianer COBB 5-6-1894 Letter
Miss W.H. COBB 5-6-1894 Letter
Mrs. Nancv THOMAS 6^-1904 Baptism Dead
Oler CHILDERS 9-2-1894 Baptism
Mrs. Marey GRYDER 10-7-1894 Letter
Mrs. S.a/dAGENHART 10-7-1894 Letter Dead
Miss L.B. DAGENHART (WINGATE) Letter .
Colmar CHILDERS 12-20- Letter
Susanna CHILDERS 12-20- Letter
James ERVIN 1-6-1895 Letter Letter
Hallie ERVIN 1-6-1895 Letter Letter
Frank GREEN 3-8-1895 Letter
Dina FUNDERBURK Baptism Letter
Wm. S. 0' DANIEL 1896 Letter Excluded
C.C. CLARK P
Helen GREEN
Eller GRYDER
Margaret E. ROBERTS Letter Letter
Viarina COBB Letter Letter
Martha Ann COBB Baptism
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Names How Received How Dismissed
Manervia GAYDE Baptism
Jane ROBERTS Baptism
Lucinda FUNDERBURK Baptism
Maggie MOORE Baptism Letter
Clementine LOWE Baptism
Nancy CLARK Baptism Excluded
Marey RAY Letter
Mrs. Leller BYERS Letter
Mrs. Fanny PRIM Letter
Millard CARTER Baptism
Susan CLARK Baptism Excluded
Lina CARTER Baptism Excluded
Carry BISSEL Baptism
Ida LAYTON Baptism Letter (98)
Lilly PATfERSON Baptism
Dorey CARPENTER
Alice CLARK Excluded
Mrs. Margaret ROBERTS Letter Letter
Mrs. S.A. DAGENHART Letter Letter
L.B. or R. DAGENHART Letter Letter
Emiley MOSLEY 4-13-1892 Letter Letter
Elizabeth Letter Dead
Florence WHITLEY Letter
Banner HOWARD (PRICE) Baptism A
Marey THORNBURG Baptism Dead
R.T.J. HARRIS Letter Letter
Alice J. EARNHARDT Restored and Di!smissed by Letter
Ida FISHER Letter Letter
Mrs. M.J. DEARMAN 1893 Letter Letter
Miss Louisa R. DEARMAN 1893 Letter Letter
Mrs. M.E. DEARMAN 1893 Baptism Letter
Males
J.L.S. KERLY Restored by Letter Baptised Letter &
Excluded
Francis UNDERWOOD Letter Excluded
J. P. BURRAGE Baptised Excluded
Felix T. BEATY Baptised Letter
Willis UNDERWOOD Baptised Dead
Joe A. WILLIAMS Letter Excluded
John L. PHILLIPS Baptised Letter
George L. PHILLIPS Baptised Restored
Nathan MOORE Restored Letter Excluded
Lee PHILLIPS Baptised Letter
Robert ALTEN Baptised
Edward AUTEN Baptised Excluded
Samuel PRESSLEY Baptised
Letter
Excluded
John LITERS Letter 98
Q.R. CAMPBELL Baptised
J.W.E. CAMPBELL Baptised Excluded
T.H. ROBERTS Restored Excluded
L.B. ROBERTS Died
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Names Males How Received How Dismissed
Alexander GARTER Excluded
Calvin STOWE Excluded
F.R. BRINKLEY Baptised Excluded
J.N. HARRIS (Restored) Baptised Excluded
J.S. UNDERWOOD letter
J.C. HARRIS Letter Excluded
Theodore WALLACE Letter
John T. HAWKINS (Restored) Letter Excluded
William WALLACE (Dismissed) Letter Excluded
Thomas J. HARRIS Baptised Letter
J.R. OSMENT (Letter returned) Letter Letter
Robert C. BRICE Letter Letter
James HAWKINS Baptised
T.J. STOWE 6-24-88 Baptised Letter 9-15-89
J.H. McMILLEN Baptised Excluded
S.L. GRYDER Baptised Died
William PENNINGTON baptised Excluded
Wade OSMENT Letter Died
Wm. L. CHILDERS Baptised Excluded
Erwin QUICK (1882) Baptised Excluded
Names Females: (1891
Etter BURRAGE Baptism Letter
Laura E. GRYDER Baptism Letter
Maggie THOMAS Baptism Died
Lodeaney ARMSTRONG Letter Died
Marey WILLIAMS Baptism Excluded (P-28)
Re joiner WALLACE (md. STOWE) Letter
Caroline WALLACE Letter A
Elizabeth HARRES (Harris) Letter Letter
Caroline WILLIAMS Letter Letter
Margaret HOPE Letter Letter
Jane S. JOHNSTON (md. Huffstetler) Baptism Letter
Leckey Luever DELLINGER Baptism Letter
Sarah" GOLASPIE Baptism Excluded (P-25)
Emmer McGINNIS Baptism Excluded (P-26)
Jinriie HARRIS Baptism Letter
Exer Omi GRICE Letter Letter
Mrs. Marey WALTERS Baptism Letter
Miss Rebbecca WALTERS Baptism Letter
Rebecker OSMENT Letter Letter (Restored)
Nancy MORGAN (md. WILLIAMS) Letter Joined M.E. Church
Hattie RICE or BRICE Letter Letter
Mrs. Marey McMILLEN 6^-82 Baptism Letter
Martha A. STONE 1-26-90 Baptism Letter
Marey E. TAYLOR Baptism A
Amey HOPKINS Baptism Letter
Farrney OSMENT Letter Letter
Marey LENNARD Baptism Died (1-19)
Ellar McMILLEN Baptism Excluded
Dora A. NEAL Baptism Letter
Leller OSMENT Baptism Letter
Eliza Ann RYLEY (RILEY) Baptism Excluded
M.J. FAULKNER Letter Letter
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Names (Females) 1991 How Received How Dismissed
E.M. CALDWELL Letter Letter
S.C. CALDWELL Letter Letter
Susan CHILDERS Letter (Marked Out) Letter
1901
Carria ALEXANDER (md. RANKIN) Baptism
Armey MAURICE (md. EARNHARDT) Baptism E
Cora MAURICE Baptism Excluded
Sarah LANCY Letter Letter
Banner BRINKLEY Baptism Excluded
Fanny BUMGARNER Baptism Letter
Molley HOLLINSWORTH (md. PARKER) Baptism Letter 9-2-93
M.E. ALEXANDER Baptism Letter 7-19-93
Mary E. BEATTY Baptism
Mrs. C.C. WILLIAMS Baptism Letter 12-17-89
Mrs. Caroline PHILLIPS Letter Letter 7-19-89
Beddey PHILLIPS Letter Letter
Nancy MOORE Letter P
Elminer HOWARD Baptism Excluded (Joined M.E. Ch.
Molly Arm RYLEY (RILEY) Baptism Excluded
Alice G. PHILLIPS (md. EARNHARDT) Baptism Excluded
1902
Farmey AYERS Baptism Letter
Maggie AYERS Baptism Letter
Hannah S. HAWKINS Baptism Letter
R.J.Y CURLEY HARRIS Baptism Letter
Sarah HILL Baptism Letter
Luezer McGEE Baptism A
Etter PHILLIPS Baptism Letter 7-17-93
Corra MAXWELL Baptism Letter 6-30-89
C.A. ROBERTS Baptism Died 10-11-88
R.E. SHERIFT? Baptism Excluded (P-l)
Eller CARTER Baptism Letter (P-2)
Mary WALTERS Baptism Letter
1911
F.A. HAWKINS 3-24-89 Letter Letter (P-2 9)
Martha A. HAWKINS Letter Dismissed (P-29)
J.B. HOLLINSWORTH letter
Laura HOLLINSWORTH Letter Letter
U. HARTGROVE Letter Letter 12-11-89
Emmer Jane KERLEY Baptism Letter
G.H. CAMPBELL (md. STOWE) Letter Letter 9-15-
O.A. CAMPBELL Letter Letter 9-15-89
M.E. CAMPBELL Letter Letter
Netty UNDERWOOD Baptism
Laura UNDERWOOD Baptism Letter
Marich HAWKINS Baptism Letter 2-^-89
Patsy M. HOWARD Baptism
ELizabeth H. UNDERWOOD Baptism Letter 6-4-92
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NAMES How Received How Dismissed
Unicia UNDERWOOD
Laura E. ETTERS
SEX
Baptism
Baptism
Letter
Letter
ROLL OF MEMBERS OF HEBRON BAPTIST CHURCH AFTER REORGANIZATION IN 1883:
Name How Received & When How Dismissed & When
M J.R. UNDERWOOD
M John L. GRICE
M James or Jesse BUMGARGNER
M John C. FITE
F Mary C. UNDERWOOD
F Mary A. GRICE (md. BRINKLEY)
F Nancy M. GRICE (md. HOWARD)
F S. Elenor BUMGARNER
F ?Fancy L. BUMGARNER
F M.Y. HAWKINS
F Emelene HILLARD
F M.R.H. KERLEY
F Rebecca HILLARD
F M. Alice KERLEY
F Alice HILLARD
Letter 10-5-1885 P
Letter 10-5 Letter
Letter 10-5-1883
Letter 10-5-1883 A
Letter 10-5-1883 P
Baptised 10-5-1883 P
Baptised 10-5-1883 P
Baptised 10-20-1883 Excluded
Baptised 10-20-1883
Letter 10-3-1883 Letter
Letter Letter
Letter Letter 3-9- 90
Letter 10-13-1883 Died 10-19-1893
Letter 2-2-1884 Letter 88
Letter 10-16-1883 Died 3-25-1892
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THE HISTORY OF MOUNTAIN ISLAND.
By: DAVE KELLEY.
(As related to me by my mother, Jane Phifer KELLEY')
1. Thomas Randolph TATE of Greensboro, started to build the mill in 1846,
brought the water power and land from a Mr. FARRAR.
Mr. Thomas FIELDS of Greensboro, was associated with Mr. TATE as Superint-endent
of construction and operated the mill. Mr. TATE came in possession
of the old Mount Heckler Mill and machinery partly through marriage to Miss
Nancy HUMPHREY', whose father, Henry HUMPHREY, elected and operated the Mount
Heckler Mill at Greensboro.
The name Mountain Island was derived from Mount Heckler Mill and the little
mountain that is now almost covered by water.
The children of Mr. TATE and Miss Nancy HUMPHREY TATE: Boys: Henry, John,
Abb, Turner, Thomas, Jr., Ferdenan, George, Charley, Ernest; Girls: Victory,
married M.P. PEGRAM of Charlotte; Katie, married Charley VANCE of Asheville.
Mr. TATE's second wife was Miss Cornelia OVERMAN. She had two children:
Caswell and Anna.
When the mill building was completed the machinery was hauled from Greensboro
to Mountain Island, arri was started in the fall of 1849 when my mother was 12
years of age.
Some of the families that worked there at the beginning were: WINGATES,
HINKLES, INGLES, PHIFERS, KELLEYS, HOWARDS, CASHIONS, McKELVEYS, BRINKLEYS,
PRICES, SHIELDS, PRATHERS, DUCKS, CARIGANS, COVINGTONS, GRAYS, NORMANS and
FARRINGTONS, etc.
The mill was run from sun up to sun down the year round by Mr. Thomas TATE.
The men's wages were twenty five to forty cents per day. The women received
from twenty five to forty cents per day for weaving. The small boys and girls
received from five to twenty five cents per day.
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There was no limit to age, it took all to work from the cradle to the grave
to get a bare existence. There were no free schools or anyone able to send
their children to college, except the wealthy and there were very few of them.
The goods manufactured was heavy sheeting, drilling, and yarn No. 8, 10,
and 12 put up in 5 pound bunches. They were wrapped in blue paper and sold
mostly over North Carolina and Tennessee. The sheeting was dyed with coperas
or maple bark or shoe make berries and was used in the colors for the women's
dresses, in the plain for under clothing. The men wore the plain for shirts
and under clothing and the drilling dyed with coperas for work pants, and a
heavy geans for coats or vests. They wore shawls instead of overcoats.
There was very little money in circulation then and the most of trade was
barter trade. The heads of the families were called in the office the fifteenth
of the month and told how much farther they were in debt to the company.
The living conditions here were as good as anywhere and better than the
farms. Every family that could get work at mills left the farm.
Mr. TATE had a wool department in which he wove blankets and Southern Gray
for the Confederate Soldiers in time of the Civil War.
Up to this time there were no public works in this community, except the
Iron mines in Lincoln County. Silver or tin mines were found at Kings Mountain.
There were some gold mines in Mecklenburg, Union and Stanley counties. Gold
was taken from these mines and was refined and minted into coins, in the old
Mint Building that stood where the present Post Office now stands in Charlotte.
All of the Industrial plants stopped at the surrender of Robert E. LEE,
General of the Confederate States. Mountain Island closed down at this time,
April 5, 1865, arri remained closed until 1872. In 1872 the Tate boys threw
out the old Mount Heckler machinery except four old cap frames and four drawing
frames.
They hired James McDONALD from Concord, N.C., for whom I was working at
that time, to erect and start the new machinery. In the summer of 1874, the
Concord mill stopped when cotton advanced to twenty seven cents a pound. Mother,
Aunt Mary and I went back to Mountain Island and worked from the 7th of July
until the 7th of September. Mother and Aunt Mary worked for 60 cents per day
weaving and I worked for 25 cents per day. After we had worked here for two
months we went back to Concord.
The 4th of March, 1875, our family moved back to Mountain Island. I began
work at this time, the 6th of March, 1875, my thirteenth birthday.
The TATE boys put in 50 check looms and changed over twenty five