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Duplin County
Chinquapin Baptist
Church
Chinquapin
Church Record
Years : 1860 1874
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Rev. Phillip Denton, Pastor
Chinquapin, North Carolina
Chinquapin, Duplin County
March 17th, A.D. 1860
Brother Alfred Guy and William M. Ken
edy in this day (saturday before the third Sun
day in March) according to previous appoint
ment to assist some brethren & sisters from Island
Creek Church in organizing a church at this
place. At 11 o'clock A.m. bro Guy preached to a
very good congregationfrom Revelations 2 c. 17(?) verse
after preaching Bro Guy was called to the chain
to act as moderator & Bro John N Stallings
requested to act as Secretary.
The bro moderator called for those brethren and
Sisters who wished wo be constituled into a church
bo come forward to the front seates when brethren
James Cavenaugh Obid E Cavenaugh John
Henderson & Hugh G Maxwell and Sister Kelly
Henderson all from the Island creek church
came forward. On motion a church covenant was
read and on motion unanimously adopted.
On motion a declaration of faith read and unan
imously adopted (covenant & Declaration hereunto
anprexed. All the members came froward & signed
the covenant.
Bro Moderater axtended the right hand of fellowship
afterwards bro Kenedy also. then each of the members
to each other.
Bro Kenedy made some very appropriate remarks
by way of charge.
Announad by ^Bro Moderater that the church was legally
consliled according to our usage. On motion adjorned
Preaching to morrow to meet at 10 o'clock A.M.
Doxology sung Benedration by the Bro Moderator
Alfred Guy. Mod John N Stallings Sect
fro tenhl
Church roll on page 384.
OA Way D acS
Declaration of Faith
1. The Scriptures
We believe that the Holy Bible was writen by men
divinely inspired and is a perfect treasure of heavenly
instruction that it has God for its author, Salva
tion for its end and trulh without any mixture of
error for its matten; that it reveals the principles by
which God will findge us; and therefore is, and shall
remain to the end of the world. the true center of christian
union and the supreme standard by which all human
conduct, orals and opinsons should be tried
2. The True God
We believe the Scrpturces teach that there is one and
only one, living and true God, an infinite, inteligent
Spirit, whose name is Jehovah, the Maker and
Supreme Ruler of Heaven and Earth, unexpressibly
glorious in holiness and worthy of all possible honor con-
fidence and loves that in the unity of the Godhead
there are three persons, the father, the son, and
the Holy Ghosts equal divine perfection, and
executing distinct but hamonious officers in the great
worth of redemption
3. The Fall of Man
We believe the Scriptures teach that man was created
in holiness, under the law of his maker but by volun-
tary transgression fell from that holy & happy State
in consequences of which all mankind are now sinners
not by constrain, but choice; being by nature utterly void
of that holiness required by the law of God, pos
tively inclined to Evil and thenefore under juit conden.
seation to Eternal ruin without deference or excuse.
4. The Way of Salvation
We believe the Scriptures teach that the Salvation of
Sinners is wholly of Grace, through the mediatorial
offices of the Son of God. (rest of sentence illegible)
of the father, freely took upon our nature,
yet without Sins honored the divine bay by his per-
sonal obedience, and by his death made a full attone
ment for our sins, that having vision from the dead
he is now enthroned in heavens and uniting in his
wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with
divine perfwections, he is every way qualified to be a
suitable a compasionate, and an all-sufficient Savior.
5. Justification
We believe the Scriptures teach that the great
Gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as
believe in him is justification; that justification
includes the pardon of sin, and the promise
of eternal life on principles of righteousness: that
it is bestowednot in consideration of any works
of righteousness which we have done, but solely
through faith in the Redeemers blood; by virtue
of which faith his perfect righteousness is freely
impuled to us of God. that it brings us into a
state of most blessed peace and favor with God.
and secures every other blessing nedful for time
and and eternity.
6. The Franess of Salvation
We believe the Scriptures teach that the blessings
of salvation and made free to all by th Gospel:
that it is the immediate duty of all to accept
them by a cordial penitent and obedient faith
and that nothing prevents the Salvation of the
greatest sinner on earth. but his owndeter-
mined depravity and voluntaryrejection involves
him in a aggravated condemnation.
7. Regeneration
We believe the Scriptures teach that in order to
be saved. sinners must be regenerated. or born
again: that regeneration consistin giving a
holy dispoution to the mind. that it is effected
in a manner above our comprehension
by the power of the Holy Spirit, in connection with
divine truth, so as to secure our voluntary obedi-
ence to the Gospel: and that its proper evidences
appeares in the holy fruits of repentance, and faith
and newness of life.
8. Repentance and Faith
We believe the Scriptures teach that repentance and
faith are sacred duties and also inseperable graces
wrought in our own(crossed out) souls by the regenerating Spirit
of God: whereby being deeply convincing of our guilt
danger and helplessness. and of the way of
Salvation by Christ. we turn to God with an fagne
contritition confession and supplication for mercy at
the same time heartily receiveing the Lord Jesus Christ
as our prophet, priest, and King and relying on him
alone as the only and all-suffcient-Savior.
9. God's Purpose of Grace
We believe the Scriptures teach that election is
the eternal purpose of God according to which he
graciously negenerales, sanctifies, and saves sinners;
that being perfectly consistent with the free agancy of
man. it comprehends all the means in connection with
the end: that it is a most glorous display of
Gods sovering goodness being infinetly free, wise
holy and unchangeable: that it uterly excludes
boasting and promotes humility, love, prayer, praise, trust
ing in God and active imitation of his free mercy:
that it encourages the use of means in the highest
degree: that it may be prcertained by its effects in
all who truly believe the Gospel: that it is the founda
tion of Christian assurances: and that to ascertain it
with regard to urselves demands and deserves the utmost
diligence.
10. Sanctification
We believe the Scriptures teach that Sanctification
is the process by which according to the will of God
we are made pastakers of his holiness: that it is
a progressive work that it is begun in regeneration: and
that it is carried on in the hearts of believers by the
presence and power of the Holy Spirit the Leader and
Comforter in the continuel use of the appointed meanes
especially the word of God self-examination
Self denial thoughtfulness and prayer.
11. Preseverence of Saints
We believe the Scriptures teach that such only one real
believers as endure unto the end: that their preservering
attachment to CHrist is the grand mark which dis-
tinguishes them from the superficial professions: that a
Special Providence watches over their welfare and they
are kept by the power of God through faith unto
Salvation
12. The Law And Gospel
We believe the Scriptures teach that the Law of God
is the eternal and unchangeable rule of his moral
government that it is holy just and good and
that the inability which the Scriptures ascribes to
fallen man to fulfill its precepts arises entirely from
their love of sin: to deliver them from which and
nestones them through a Mediator to unfeighece obedience
to the holy Law is one great end of the Gospel
and of the Means of Grace connection with the
establishment of the visible church.
13. A Gospel Church
We believe the Scriptures teach that a visaten
Church of Christ is a congregation of baptized
believers associated by covenant in the faith and
fellowship of the Gospel: observing the ordinances
of Christ governed by his laws: and exercising
the gifts, rights, and priviledges invested in them
by his mora, that its only Scriptural officers are
Bishops or Pastors and Deacons whose qualifications
claims and duties are defined in the Epistles
of Timothy and Titus
14. Baptism And The Lord's Supper
We believe the Scriptures teach that Christian
Baptism is the immersion in water of a believer
into the name of the Father and Son and Holy
Ghost: to show forth in a solemn and beautiful
emblem our faith in the crucifeia buried and risen
Saviour With its effect in our death to Sin and
resurection to a new life that it is prenegy
to the priviliges of the(crossed out) church relations and to
the Lords Supper, in which the members of the
church by the sacred use of bread and wine are to
commemorate together the dying love of Christ:
preceeded always by solomn self-examination
15. The Christian Sabbath
We believe the Scriptures teach that the final use
of the week is the Lord's Day or Christian Sab
bath and is to be kept sacred to religious purposes
by abstaining from all secular labor and sinful
recreations by the devout observance of all the
means of grace both private and public and
by preparation for that rest that nemaineth for
the people of God
16. Civil Government
We believe the Scriptures teach that civil gov-
ernment is of divine appointment: for the intrest
and good order of human society and that magistrates
are to be prayed for conscenciously honored and obeyed
except only in things opposed to the will of our lord
Jesus Christ who is the only Lord of the concience
and the Prince of the Kings of the earth.
17. Righteous And Wicked
We believe the Scriptures teach that there is
a radical and essential difference between the right-
ous and the Wicked that such only as through faith
one justifies in the name of the Lord Jesus
and sanctifies by the Spirit of our God.
are truly righteous in his esteem: while
all such a continue in impenitence and un holy
are in his sight-wicked and under the curse:
and this distinction holds among men both in
and after death.
18. The World To Come
We believe the Scriptures teach that the end of the
world is approaching: that the Last Day Christ
will descend from heaven and rais the dead from
the grave for final retribution that a solemn separa
tion will then take place: that the wicked will be
adjorned to endless punishment and the righteous
to endless joy and that this judgement will fix
forever the final state of man in heaven or
hell on principles of righteousness.
Church Covenant of the Baptist Church
at Chinquapin Duplin COunty N.C. adopted
March 18th A.D. 1860
As we trust we have been brought by Divine Grace
to embrace the Lord Jesus Christ and by the influ-
ence of His Spirit to give ourselves up to him
so we do solemly covenant with each each(crossedout)
other that God enabling us one will walk
to gether in brotherly love: that we will exercise
a christian care and watchfulness over each other.
and faithfully warn rebuk and admonish one another
as the case shall require that we will not for-
sake the assembling of ourselves together nor omit
the great duty of prayer both for ourselves and for
others: that we will participate in each others joys
and endeavors with tenderness and sympathy to
bear each others burdens and sorrows: that we will earnestly
to bring up such as may be under our same in the
nuture and admonition of the Lord: that we
will seek Divine aid to enable us to walk circum
spectly and watchfully in the world, denying ungod-
liness and worldly lust: that we will strive together
for the support of a faithful evangelical ministry
among us: that we will endeavor by example and
effort to win souls to Christ; and through life
amidst evil report and cood efort seek to live
to the gory of Him who hath called us out of dark-
ness into His marvelous light-
James Cavenaugh
John Henderson
Obid Cavenaugh
Hugh G Maxwell
Nelly Henderson
Rules of Decorum
1st We will hold at least four conference
meetings in a year for the transaction of bus-
ines: also, special meetings whenever requisite.
2nd The names of members shall be called at every
regular meeting and there shall be due notice
taken of the absence of these who manifest a
disposition to absent themselves.
3rd The church shall keepa church book in
which all the procedings of the conference shall
be faithfully transcibed and at every regulat
meeting the minutes of the preceeding meeting shall
be read amediately after the namees are called.
5thAn invitation shall be given to brethren
of our faith and order to sit with us in con
ference who shall enjoy the privileges of the meet
ing except that of voting.
6th Every subject shall be opened for the reception
of members and in any instances, receiveing
to fellowship shall be unanimous vote.
7th Every subject for consideration of conference shall
be introduced by a motion, which, when seconded, shall
be debatable and acted upon unless withdrawn
by the never with the consent of the second
8th Every speaker shall rise and address the
moderator by the appellation of brether and
shall confine his remarks to the subject under
debate and shall not be allowed to speak
more than twice on the same subject except
by permission from the moderater.
9th No member shall withdraw from
the conference without the permission of
the moderater
aRules of Decorum
10th It shall be required that in matters
of difference between members before complaint
is made to the church the aggreived party shall
have duly attended tjer instructions of our Lord.
Matt. 18th chapter 16th 17th and 18th verses and
public offenses or such as operate against the
peace of the church shall be the subject of
discipline
11th All questions submitted to the conference
shall be decided by a majority of votes. Except
recoeving members to fellowship:and any
question may be reconsidered when the motion
of one who voted in the affermative
12th The moderatur shall propound all
questions fro vote-shall keep the speakers
to the subject under debate-may express
his views after others are done speaking
and see that these rules are faithfully
observed
13th These Rules of Decorum may be
alterca or amended by a vote of two-
thirds of the whole church.
Proceedings of Chinquepin Church
Saturday before the first Lord’s day in
June 1860.
Conference opened by devotional ex-
ercises + a dore opened for the reception
of members whereupon Bros Nathan Murray
and Etherington Henderson and Sister Jane
Murray came forward with letters from the
Church at Limestone + Sister Nelly Henderson
from Island Creek. meno received.
Correspondences from Limestone Bro. A Britton
from Island Creek Bro. Robt Wallace.
to visit Limestone Bro James Cavenaugh
to Island Creek Bros James Cavenaugh +
Hugh G. Maxwell. Moved and carried that
Bretren James Cavenaugh John Henderson and
Nathan Murray be appointed Deacons of the
Church to be ordained to-morrow at 10. O’clock
J D Huffam mod
Hugh G Maxwell clk.
Saturday Sept 22nd 1860.
Conference opened by singing done opened for
the reception of members none came forward
Correspondences called from Island Creek
Bro Wm W Hollingsworth to visit the Brethring
at Island Creek Bros James Cavenaugh + H G
Maxwell. to Limestone Bros N Murray + E Hen-
derson. Moved + carried that James Cavenaugh,
Olid E Cavenaugh, + Hugh G Maxwell be appointed
to the association. Elder Huffman appointed to
prepare a letter for the Association.
Closed with devotional exercises.
J Dunn Huffam mod
Hugh G Maxwell clk.
[paper torn with jagged edge here across writing- - - - - - - ]
Susan Pickett
Rosen L Cole
Elizabeth Brock Dismissed by letter
Margaret A Brock
Anna J Register Dismissed by letter
Mary S Southerland
Hannah Lande
Catharine Pickett [slashed through] Cavenaugh
Rebecca M Lanier
Ann Pickett [slashed through] Smith [marked through many times]
Martha Butler
Rilley E. Rouse Dead 1872
Annice Cole [slashed through] Lanier
Sarah Cottle
Anna C Landing
Mary Register Dismissed by letter
Emily Southerland
Mary A Pickett
Mary Richardson
X Ellen Scarboro [slashed through] Bostick Dismissed by letter
Susan Southerland Dismissed by letter
Edith Wilkins Dismissed by letter
Emily Parker
Elizabeth Batts 1872
Esther Sloan
Elizabeth J Batts
Mary Thigpen
Elizabeth Register [very faint print]
X Hugh G Maxwell Excluded 1872
John E Cavenaugh
King D Register Died Jun. 19, 1872
Jacob Cavenaugh Dismissed by letter
Henry Wilkins Dismissed by letter
Brickner Parker Excludes
X John D Chestnutt Excluded 1872
D. H. Callaghan Dismissed by letter
Big os Moobly 5 male
Bette Cavenaugh 10
Females Sharon Church 381
Nelly Henderson Dead
Jane Murray
Mary Henderson
Elizabeth Henderson
Catharine A Hunter [slashed through] Lanier
Jane Hunter
Diadema Sloan
Mary Lamb
Sarah A Houston
Catharine J Gavin
Susan Pickett
Rosen L Cole
Elizabeth Brock
Margaret A Brock
Anna J Register Dismissed by letter
Mary S Southerland
Hannah Lamb
Catharine Pickett [slashed through] Cavenaugh
Rebecca M Lanier
Ann Pickett [slashed through] Smith
Martha Butler
Rilley E. Rouse Dead 1872
Annice Cole [slashed through] Lanier
Sarah Cottle
Anna C Landing
Mary Register Dismissed by letter
Emily Southerland
Mary A Pickett
Mary Richardson
X Ellen Scarboro [slashed through] Bostick Dismissed by letter
Susan Southerland Dismissed by letter
Edith Wilkins Dismissed by letter
Emily Parker
Elizabeth Batts Dead 1872
We, the members and deacons of the Sharon
Baptist Church, in its regular meeting adopted
the following resolutions, to wit:
Resolution of respect: On June 1, 1931,
our Heavenly Father, in His infinite love and
wisdom, called from our midst our beloved
Pastor, Rev. G. W. White
Therefore, be it resolved, first, that
we bow in humble submission to the will of Him
who makes no mistakes.
Therefore, be it resolved that in the death
of our dear Pastor we have lost a friend whose
helpful, sunny, Christian character has been a
benediction to our church and community, that we
are thankful for his example of daily Christian
living. It may be said of him that he gave of
his best to the master whom he earnestly and
conscientiously tried to follow. He was ever
willing and happy to give his time, his talent,
yes his all, for the furtherance of the king-
dom of Christ. While we cannot understand why
such a life of usefulness should be cut off, we
bow in humble submission to the will of Him
who doeth all things well, realizing that our
loss is his eternal gain.
Second, that a copy of this resolution
be sent to the Biblical Recorder, one to
the family, and one recorded on our church minutes.
(Written by Carmer Cavenaugh)
Duplin County
Chinquapin Baptist
Church
Chinquapin
Church Record
Years : 1905 1932
Filmed 11 2 76
RED RATIO 16 TO 1
Rev. Phillip Denton, Pastor
Chinquapin, North Carolina
Presented to
Sharon Missionary
Baptist Church
March 11 - (1890?)
Conference July 7, 1907
Sharon Baptist Church met in regular conference July 7, 1907, with Rev J. H.
Booth as moderator. Roll was called by clerk. Minutes of last meeting were read and
confirmed. Report of building committee was made, work having been completed and
payment of same having been made with $14.00 still in the treasury.
Mr. L. J. Sloan was elected a member of the building committee in place of
Mr. S. S. Sloan. A sufficient amount including the $14.00 in treasury was subscribed to
plaster the church. There being no other business the conference ajourned in regular order.
Converence Jan 18, 1908
Sharon Baptist Church met in regular conference Jan. 18, 1908 witth Rev J. H.
Booth as moderator.
Report of Building committee made by B. Blanchard was accepted. The present
committeee was continued except Bro. J. Sloan, who was succeeded by Bro. Frank Sloan.
Letters were granted to Bro. W. C. Wallace and Sisters Caroline and Daisy Cottle. There
being no other business, the conference ajorned in regular order.
Rev. R. G. Early (??) his work preaching at Sharon Baptist Church Chinquapin,
NC on 1st Tuesday in January 1907.
she was unable to attend preaching at our church but wished to remain one of our
members. Also, Rev. Early gave a similar report from Bro. J. W. Cavenaugh. There being
no other business the conference adjourned.
Conference September 4 - 1910.
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference Sep 5 - 1910 with Rev. B. G. Early as
moderator. Reading of minutes of last meeting was omitted.
R. C. Seawell, L. J. Sloan, and E. P. Blanchard were elected as delegates to the
Eastern Association at Bethel. W. D. Brock was elected as alternate.
Letters were granted to Hattie Register, and Willie Blanchard. Safronia Wood
was excluded from this church she having joind the Holiness people.
By motion of the church the association was invited.
E. P. Blanchard was elected Clerk of Church.,
There being no other business the conference adjouned in regular order.
Conference June 3, 1911.
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference June 3, 1911 with Rev. B. G. Early
as moderator. Reading of minutes of last meeting was omitted.
Bro. J. L. Cottle was appointed to aid Bro. R. C. Seawell in collecting the unpaid
subscriptions. A letter of dismissal was granted to Sister Minnie Booth.
There bing no other business the conference adjouned in regular order.
Conference Oct 3, 1911.
Sharon Bptist Church met in conference Oct 3, 1911 with B. G. Early as moderator.
Roll call was omitted, also minutes of last meeting was omitted.
D. M. Futreal and E. P. Blanchard was elected as delegates to Eastern Association
at Rowan.
There being no other business conference adjouned in regular order.
Conference March 3, 1912.
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference March 2, 1912, with Rev. B. G. Early
as moderator. Reading of minutes of conference June 3, 1911, were read and approved.
Percy Mareody and Z. Blanchard were appointed as committee to see Hunter
Sloan concerning conduct toward church. Luther Lanier was elected as assistant treasurer.
There being no other business conference adjourned in regular order.
Conference Jan 4 1914.
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference January 4, 1914 with J. H. Booth as
moderator.
A motion was maid and carried that sister Lillie Burton be granted a letter. A
motion was also made and carried that Bro's Frank Sloan and Steadman Sloan and sister
Lula Sloan be granted letters.
This being done conference adjourned.
With J. H. Booth Moderator
Oscar Blanchard Church Clerk
Conference Sept 19, 1914.
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference September 19, 1914 with Rev. J. H. Booth,
moderator. Minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.
Bro. W. D. Brock, Corbet Pierce and Luther Lanier were elected delegates to the
association at Oak Vale Church
J. H. Booth moderator
Oscar Blanchard Church Clerk
Conference March 18, 1916
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference Mar 18, 1916 with Rev. B. G. Early
as moderator. Reading of minutes of last meeting was omitted.
By motion of the Church Bro. R. C. Seawell and Luther Lanier were to make an
every member canvass of the church and to some others out side of church for pledges for
Pastors salary.
Sister Bessie Cavenaugh was excluded from church on account of departure of
the Faith.
By motion of church it was decided to have church painted. Percy Mareody,
Buck Parker and E. P. Blanchard were appointed as a committee to solicit funds and
have this work done.
There being no further business conference adjouned in regular order.
B. G. Early moderator
O. C. Blanchard CC
Per E.P.B.
Conference June 17, 1916
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference June 17, 1916 with Rev. B. G. Early
as moderator. Minutes of preceeding meeting read and aproved.
A partial report was made of committee on painting the church, also a partial
report was made of committee on putting up the Steeple.
There being no further business conference adjouned in regular order.
B. G. Early Moderator
O. C. Blanchard CC
Per E. P. B.
Conference a little later exact date unknown.
Conference was called by E. P. Blanchard and he acted as Chairman.
D. M. Futral, H. J. (Both?) and John Wood was elected as building committee for
the Steeple.
There being no other business conference adjourned in regular order.
E. P. Blanchard Moderator
" " C
June 1916
Conference Sept 16, 1916.
Sharon Baptist Church met in Conference Sept 16, 1916, with Rib. B. G. Early as
moderator. Minutes of preceding meeting read and approved.
$5.45 was raised to pay off balance due on Steeple.
B. W. Parker was elected as a committee to see Bro Marcus Hansley, as to his
whereabouts attitude toward the church etc.
Sam Register was appointed as committee to see Fannie Register as to her conduct.
B. W. Parker, John Wood, and E. P. Blanchard were appointed as committee to see
Bro. J. L. Cottle as to his attitude toward the church.
There being no other business conference adjourned in regular order.
B. G. Early Moderator
E. P. Blanchard Clerk Protem
Conference March 25, 1917
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference March 25, 1917, with Rev J. D. Howell
as moderator.
Bro. Seawell made report as treasurer of the church.
B. W. Parker and E. P. Blanchard members of committee on "every member
canvass" of church reported $101.00 pledged for pastors Salary.
Bro. Sam Register was continued on committee to see Fannie Register.
Sister Mabel Quinn was dismissed of account of departure of Faith.
There being no other business conference adjourned in regular order.
J. D. Howell moderator
E. P. Blanchard C C
Conference April 22 1917
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference April 22, 1917 with Rev. J. D. Howell
as moderator.
Percy Mareody, B. W. Parker and E. P. Blanchard were elected delegates to go to
Beuloville on fifth Sunday and confer with delegates from all churches (??).
Bro. Howell (rest missing)
Conference June 24, 1917
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference June 23, 1917 with Rev. J. Howell
as moderator.
B. W. Parker reported painting of Church as unfinished business. B. W. Parker
and R. C. Seawell were appointed to solicit funds to put on paint.
Bro. R. W. Sloan was excluded from Church on account of inconsistent Christian
living.
There being no other business conference adjouned in regular order.
J. D. Howell moderator
E. P. Blanchard CC
Conference Sep. 18. 1920
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference Saturday September 18 1920 with
G.W. White as moder.
Roll was called minutes of the preceding conference redd and approved.
Doors of church were opened. The committe that was to look after any
member of the church that they saw fit in regard to attending was continued.
E.P Blanchard Ben Batts and Luther Lanier were elected as decons B.W.
Parker Luther Lanier and Ben Batts were appointed as delegates to the
assocation Jule Batts Percy Maready and W.C. (Wallace) as alternates.
There being no other business conference adjoured in regular order with G.W.
White as Mod. W.P. Blanchard C.C.
P.S. Church agreeded to pay Pastor same as year before which was
$300.00 G.W. White was called another year.
Conference Mar 6, 1918
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference Mar 6, 1918 with J.D. Howell as moderator.
Sister Carrie Cottles name was taken from roll on account of departure of faith.
B.W. Parker reported as to painting on the church. Committe was continued.
There being no other business conference adjourned in regular order.
J.D. Howell Mod.
E.P. Blanchard (__________)
Conference June 16, 1918
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference June 16, 1918 with J.D. Howell as moderator,
Brother S.L. Register name was taken from the roll on account of departure of faith.
Brother Howell was given the prividige to get some one to help in meeting.
Ther being no other business. Conference adjouned______________
Conference Sep. 20, 1919
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference Sep. 20, 1919 with
(Geo______) W. White as moderator
Sister (Perry) Smith name was taken from the roll on account of departure of faith.
Bro. B.W. Parker E.P. Blanchard and Percy Maready were elected as delegates to
the (assoc) Z Blanchard Leuther (Leawier) & (Jius Leawier) as alternates $1.50 was
sent for minster junds. Bro. White was called to preach for us next year.
There being no more business conference adjourned in regular order with
Geo. W. White as moderator
W.P Blanchard Clerk
Conference June 19, 1920
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference Saturday June 19, 1920 with
G.W. White as moder, roll was called minutes of the preceding conference
read and approved. Doors of the church were opened, G.W. White J.L. Cottle
B.W. Parker E.P. Blanchard Z.T. Batts were put on the comitee to see any
member of the church in regard to attending or as to their conduct.
E.P. Blanchard reported in regard as to how much money he had on hand for the
Seventy five million campaign. There being no other business conference
adjourned in regular order.
G.W. White moder.
W.P. Blanchard C.C.
Conference Dec 18, 1920-
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference Dec- 18 1920 with
G.W. White as moderator.
B.W. Parker reported for committe that was to look after members ast to
conduct and attendence . By motion Ben Batts and Percy Maready were
added to this committe.
By motion clerk was asked to write Bro and Sister Walker and find out
their attitude toward the church.
By motion Bro H.J. Batts was appointed as a special committe to see
Bro. C.C. Batchelor as to his conduct and attitude toward the church
There being no more business conference adjourned in regular order.
G.W. White moderator
W.P. Blanchard C.C.
Conference Feb 19, 1921
Bro, E.J. Whaley was excused for misconduct. Bro. Joe Bradham was granted a letter of
Conference March 19 1921 Sharon Baptist Church met in conference
March 19, 1921 with G.W. White as moder.
Bro C.C. Bachelor was excused by the church for misconduct.
By motion the clerk was appointed to write any member of the church in regard
to their attendance.
There being no other business conference was adjourned in regular order with
G.W. White as moder.
W.P. Blanchard C.C.
Conference Dec 18, 1920
Sharon Baptist Church met in conference Dec 18, 1920
with G.W. White as moderator.
B.W. Parker reported for committee that was to look after members ast
to conduct and attendence. By motion Ben Batts and Percy Maready
were added to this committee.
By motion Clerk was asked to write Bro and Sister (Walker) and find out
their attitude toward the Church.
By motion Bro H.J. Batts was appointed as a special committee to see
Bro C.C. Batchelor as to his conduct and attitude toward the church.
There being no other business conference adjourned in regular order.
G.W. White moderator
W. P Blanchard C.C.
Conference Feb 19, 1921
Bro E.J. Whaley was excused for misconduct.
Bro Joe Bradham was granted a letter of dismiss
Conference March 19, 1921 Sharon Baptist Church met in
conference March 19 1921 with G.W. White as moder. Bro C.C.
Batchelor was excused by the church for misconduct.
By motion the clerk was appointed to write any member of the church in
regard to their attendance.
There being no other business conference adjourned in regular order with
G.W. White as moder.
W.P Blanchard C.C.
Conference June 18, 1922
Sharon Baptist Church met regular conference on Saturday before the
third Sunday in June 1922 with G.W. White as moder.
The committee that was appointed to see Heny Sanderson reported and
was discharged the brother was excused by motion.
Joe Bradham was excluded from the church.
There being no other business conference adjourned in regular order.
G.W. White as moderator
W.P. Blanchard C.C.
E.P.Blanchard H.J. Batts (______) Sewell Ed Cottle Percy Maready
were appointed by motion as a committee to report any wrong doings
among the members.
Conference Sep 16, 1922
Sharon Baptist Church met in regular conference on Saturday Before
the Third Sunday in September 1922 with G.W. White as moder.
Tate Raynor Bob Wood and Jim Lanier appointed as Delegates to sit with the assoc.
The being no other (_______) conference adjourned in regular order with
G.W. White as mod. W. P. Blanchard C.C.
Conference June 16 1923
Sharon Baptist Church met in regular conference on Saturday June 16, 1923
with G.W. White as moder.
D.D. Blanchard requested that we get Rev, (Mr) Powell to preach
for us once he being a missionary to Africa.
The following committee was appointed to help (rest of page missing)
Conference Sep 15 1923
Sharon Baptist church met
in regular conference
on Saturday before the
third Sunday in september
1923 with G. W. White as
moder __ a report from
the church Treasure
reported the church behind
on Pastors Salary $32.35
Bob Wood and Oscar James
were elected as deacons
of Sharon church
E. P. Blanchard
N.P. Blanchard
and H. J. Batts were elected
as Delegates to the asso.
Corbit Pierce
Luther Lanier and
(illegible) Batts as alternates
$2.22 was made up
for (minotes?) funds.
There being no other
buisness conference
adjourned in reguler
order with
S. W. White as Moder.
N. P. Blanchard C. C.
Conference Sep 1924
Sharon Baptist church met in
regular conference on Saturday
September 1924 with G. W. White
as moder.
The commitee consisting
of E. J. Whaley (Iran ?) Lanier
to consult one of the
Deacons as to his conduct
was discontinued The Bro asked
the church to excuse him which
they did by motion S. W. coles
name was taken from the roll
Ther being no other business
conference adjourned in regular order
with G, W. White as moder
N. P. Blanchard C. C.
Deacons conference Nov. (22?) 1924
H. J. Batts report of $25.00 on
hand for missions
Orphanege collection $30.50
Treasure reported Paslor paid
for last year.
Conference December 19 1924
Sharon Baptist cherch met
in regular conference on
Saturday before the third
Sunday in Dec. 1924
with G. W. White as moder.
It was moved and Second
that the Deacons Deal
with any male member who
did not pay anything last
year.
There being no other
buisness conference in
regular order with
G. W. White as moder.
N. P. Blanchard C. C.
Conference June 20 1925
Sharon Baptist church met in
regular conference on Saturday
before the third Sunday in
June 1925 with G. W. White as moder.
The Deacons on as
comnitee failed to report so
the comnitee was was continued.
The letter came up in regard
to paying Miss May Cox The church
agreed to pay what they could on the
debt by motion a letter of Dissmisson
(Page ends)
Conference of Sep 19, 1925
Sharon Baptist Church met in
regular conference on Saturday
before the third Sunday im
September 1925 with G. W. white
as moderator.
The Deacons as a comintee
to look after the Surveying
of the church property
was continued
G. H. James were elected as
H. J. Batts Delegates to The
Tate Raynor assocation
N. P. Blanchard
Bob Wood and as alternates
Corbit Pierce
By motion a letter of Dissmission
was granted to Joe Bradhan
to unite with Johnsons church
There being no other
busness conference adjourned
in regular order with
G. W. White as moder.
N. P. Blanchard C. C.
Conference Mar 20 1926
Sharon Baptist church met
in regular conference on
Saterday before the third Sunday
in march 1926
with G. W. White as moder
by motion a letter of Dissmiss
was granted to Frankie Sandlin
to unite with Hallsville
Baptist Church. Also Bob. G.
Sloan was granted a letter
(three words crossed out) of Dissmission
By motion Percy Maready
Jacob Casteen Roscoe Pierce
were appointed to Deal with
the membes for Dancing.
Rodolph Futreal Luther
Lanier Tate Raynor were appoind
as comnittee to Deal with
members for non attedence and
not Paying There being
no other busness conference
adjourned in regular order
with G. W. White as moder
N. P. Blanchard C. C
Deacons conference Saturday
night before the third Sunay in May 1926
It was moved and second that the Deacons
appoint Mrs Annie James Mars Jacob
Castlen and Mrs B. H. Cottle as a committee
to see Miss Alma Batts and Miss Nancy
Brinkly as to their conduct.
It was moved and seconded to appoint a
committee to see Johnnie Parker for cursing
and getting Drunk.
The Deacons recommed that a committee be
appointed to see Henry Futreal as to his conduct.
It was moved that Perch Mcready and Luther Lanier
see Ben Batts as to being Drunk and Dancing.
Conference June 19, 1926
The committee consisting of Radolph Futreal
Tate Raynor Luther Lanier to deal with member for
non attendance and not supporting the church was
continued until next conference
Bob Wood and Ed Cottle were appointed as a
committee to see Johnnie Parker as to getting Drunk
and report at the next conference
It was moved and Second that the church Drop the
names of Alma Batts and Nancy Brinkly from the roll
By motion a committee consisting of H. J. Batts Tate
Raynor Percy Maready were appointed have steps built
to the church
There being no other business conference adjourned in
regular order with G.W. White as Moder. W.P. Blanchard CC
Moved and seconded that the church rules be carried out
Conference Sep. 18, 1926
Sharon Baptist church met in regular conference on
Saturday before the Third Sunday in Sep/ 1926 with
G. W. White as moder.
After the report of the committee it was moved and
seconded that Johnnie Parkers name be droped from the roll.
The commitee on building Steps reported and discharged.
The commitee on seeing members for non attendance
and not paying was continued.
O. H. James Jacob Casteen and J. F. Dixon were
appointed as Delegates to association
$3.25 was sent for minute funds.
There being no other business conference adjourned in
regular order.
With G. W. White as Moder N. P. Blanchard C. C.
Conference Dec. 18, 1926
Sharon baptist church met in regular conference on
Saturday before the Third Sunday in Dec. 1926 with G. W.
White Moder.
The Deacons as a committee in dealing with members
for non attendance and not paying was continued.
By motion a letter of Dissmission was granted to Corbit
Pierce Oscar Blanchard and Marshal Walker.
There being no other business conference adjourned in
regular order with G. W. White as moder. N.P. Blanchard
Conference Oct 21, 1927
It was moved and carried that the Deacons canvas the
members of the church to collect the Pastors Salary
Clyde Seawell reported $15.00 due on painting the church.
$15.00 paid on painting the church. Paid.
G. W. White moder N. P. Blanchard
Conference Dec. 17th 1927
Sharron Baptist church met in regular conference on
Saturday before the third Sunday in Dec. 1927 with G. W.
White as moder
The Deacons made report on paying the Pastors Salary
It was moved and seconded Rob Futreal name be removed
from the roll.
Being further ordered that the Deacons and the clerk deal
as they saw fit with members for non attendance and not paying.
There being no other business conference adjourned in
regular order with G. W. White as moder.
Conference Mach 17 1928
Sharon Baptisl church
met in Regilar
conference on Saturday
before the third Sunday
in March 1928 with
G.W. White as moder.
A commitee consist
ing of G. H. James
Roscoe Pierce D.D. Blanchard
was appointed to see
the mechants in regard
to closing their stores
at church hours.
A leller of Dissmission
was granted to L.C. Breelhcna
and wife.
There being no other
busness conference
adjourned in Regular
order.
G.W. White moder.
N.P. Bolandond Clerk
Conferring me Sept 20
Sharom Bafist church me
in Reglar conference.
delegat were aponte to go
to assocation. the dors of the
church were ofen and mits wre read
there be no other bissincy coference
adgurne with G.W. White md
Pesont delgat D.M. Futell CC
Randoph Futell
Fennel Lanine
Rosco Picl
V.S. Badham
A.J. Whaley
Annie Cantena
Conference met Decr. 20.1930
At Sharon Bapist Church
in Reglar order
the name of Dallis Wood
Ruby R. Wood was Drope.
thay joined filbrill Church
ther fe mo other Bisinss
conference adgonend
with G.W. White Md
D.M. Futell CC
March 14, 1931
Conference meet Salady
befe third Sunday
the deras of Chin wne
open and Pravie Merady Painted
treaune. Ronce Pine OH Janes
assiane. then be no othe
Buisness confernc adjorned
G W White and
Don Futell CC
Sunsa Wood affarn
fro letter granted
June 20, 1931
Conference met Sataday
before third Sunday
meitls were heard the means
when Dcop of RuSie Paul
and vegtn the Hatrid there
Banng mather Buisness conferc
daJrnn the Doors of Church were open
O H James Md
DM Futell CC
March 19, 1932
Sharon Baptist Church Regular
Conference
The Church met in regular conference
March 19th
The minutes^ of last meeting were read and
approved.
The Treasurer made his report; which
current expenseus paid to date, but
very small surplus in treasury.
A letter of dismissail to join a Baptist Church in Wilmington
was granted Mrs. C. J. Hofflen.
Mrs. Sudue Picket, Mr O H James
and Rudolph Futrell were elected
os delegates to a special session
of the Eastern Association to
meet at Johnson Baptist Church
to report on the work of our Church.
On motion of N.P. Blanchard
it was ordered that a new
book be purchased for the Church
roll; cuf Mr R.C. Seawell elected
to transfer monies from old book
to the new one.
On motion of D.D. Blanchard
it was ^order that the Paston appoint
a committee for tha purpose of
making up a list of the membership
in alphabaticol order separating
from the main list such as
they deem the church should give due cousiderotion
New Roll Men 1929
R.C. Sewell x
Noah Fulell x
Lee Futell
John Wood xxx decd
U.S. Bradham xx
Paul Cottle
D.M. Futell xxxxxxx
M.L. Lanire x x
tom Brock
Corbit Pierce xxxxxxxx
W.J Mitchell x x
Janes Lanier xxxx
O.H ganea xxxxx
B C Batts
H J Balls xxxxx
C.D. Aycochs
J (crossed out) E.D. Cattle xxxx
T.T. Raynor xxxx
N. P. Blanchard x
D.D. Blanchard x
G O. Parker xx
Radalph Futrell xxxx
H.L. Sanderson (crossed out) Drope
Early Sanderson
Y.H. Futrell
Bob Wood xxxx
Henry Sanderson x
Finiel Lanier x x (second x erased)
Blan Raynor
Mency Teachey
Phililp Sanderson
Ransom Wood O
G.W. White O xxxxxx
Anos Swinson
DJ Cumighan
X Jacob Casteen (crossed out) Dead
L Bradham
Jin Sandlin x
Rosco Peirse xxxxx
Leyiance Brinson xx
W.s. Cole xxx
DC Wood Drofe
Archie Lanier xxx
Mavins Wall
Jack Parker O
Albat Swinson
OS Car. Browm xxx
BH Cottle
William Wood (crossed out)
Janes Booths
AB Sandlin O
FA Canavaygh
Cinor Cavvanaugh x
Louis Raynor O
Z C Swinson xx
Stacy Lanier xx
Luthar Jinkins
Lester Jinkins
Asa Sansan
Hillis Bradham O
W F Meready xxxx
P A Merready xxxx
Bernie Bradham
Eleder Wood
Lucy Parker O
Sibil Hurbert x
annie Smith
Eula Sanderson xxx
Birtha Seaeell x
May Batchear O
Mrs Fusale Cavernaugh x
Sudie Picket
Saty Raynor
Ellder (written on top of that is Elner) Parker x
May Bell Smith
Lanny Bell Smith (crossed out) Sholar
Myrtle Lanier Kennadey O
Alma Lanier O
Mrs Z.C Swinsion V 10 c
May Bill Swinsora Gamie
Sarah Savage Hendrson
Beria Yarbar O
Lillie Bell Cavanuugh
Myrtle Futrell x
Lular Handoday
Moner Lee Lonner x
Leona Ivis x
Roxie Badham O
narna Ehtell Cavanagh
May Lilie Futeld
May Janes x
Leona Binkley x
Edna Janaes x
Minie Wood x x
Maggie Wood x x
Sunday May 21, 1933
Sharon Baptist Church
"A motion was made
to pay the postor up an next
regulor meeting and inforn
him thot ur are unnoble
to pay him for furthr
servics I ask him to
resign, The motion passed."
"A motion was made aerd
passed ti osk evrry menbr
ti pay at leasat the price of
a dozen Eggs un tha
debt of Mrs. White."
Messus. Sikas Cole, Ernop
Whaley H G Batts & Miss.
Bertha Seawell wrere apponted
to canrass church meimas.
Mr. Cola was appoin ted
Treasurr for this offior
Mr. Searwell was asked to
to cooorspond with Mrs -
Whites Attemus.
73. Marvin Wall
74. Mrs. Marvin Wall
75. May Wood Wilson
76. Mrs G.W. White (Winston-Salem) N.C.
77. Ransom Wood
78. Francis Wood
79. Lacy Wood Cottle
80. Myrtle Futrell Wood
81. Minnie Wood (Prescott)
87. John William Wood
83. Catherine Wood
(Arrow pointing upwards to Catherine)
84. Veria Yarbor 193 members. Sept 6 1947
189 Sept 1948
85. W.P. Hubbard
86. Mrs. W.P. Hubbard
Mrs. Oda Mal Sanderson
H. L. Sanderson
Early Sanderson
W. F. Futreal
/Bob Wood x x x x x x x x x x
/Henry Sanderson x
Billy Brinkley(name struck through)
/Z. T. Batts
J. L. Cottle
Cyrus Batts
Marshall Walker(name struck through)
/Fennel Lanier x x x x x
/Bland Raynor x x x x x x x x x x x
/Hyden Seawell x
/W. [J.?] Swinson x x x x x x x x
Pierce Teachey x x x x x x
Philip Sanderson
Ransom Wood x x
Joe Brackham (name struck through) (Dissmissed by letter)
G. W. White [name circled] x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Arron Swinson x x x x x x x
Leuther Sanderson(name struck through)
D. J. Curmingham x
/Jacob Casteen x x x x x
/H. C. Brackham Dismissed by Letter
Jim Sandlin x x x
/Roscoe Pierce x x x x x x x x
/J. T. Dixon(name struck through) x x x x
Lermna Brinson x
W. S. Cole x x x x x
Joe Wood
(Dallis Wood)
/Archie Lanier x x x x x
Fey Norris(name struck through)
James Brodman x x x x
/Joe Wood x x x x
C. C. Bachelor (name struck through) x dead
/Ed Cottle x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
W. C. Wallace (name struck through)
/J. F. Raynor x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Jessie Mitchell
/Norwood Blanchard x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
/D. P. Blanchard x x x x x x
Maxie Lee Parker (name struck through) x x x x x
/Johnnie Parker x x x x x
Everett Futreal
/R. W. Sloan x x x
/Bob Glehm Sloan x x x x
Albert Sanderson (name struck through) x
Stacy Cavenaugh (name struck through)
H. F. Walker
/George Parker x x x
/Rodolph Futreal x x x x
[indented] H.L. Sanderson
Charlie R. Futral
/Early Sanderson
W. F. Futreal x
/Bob Wood x x x x x x x x x
/Henry Sanderson x x x
/Billy Brinkley x
E. L. Futreal x
/Z. T. Batts x x x x x x x x
/J. L. Cottle x x
Herbert Brock (name struck through) x Dismissed by letter 1920
/Cyrus Batts
/Marshal Walker x
/Fennel Lanier x
/Philip Sanderson
/Ransom Wood x x
/Joseph Brackham x
/G. W. White x x x x x
Amos Swinson
Leuther Sanderson
/D. J. Cumingham
[List continues on new page]
Margie Futreal Parker x x
Eliza Futreal x x x
Myrtle Cottle Mitchell x
Nancy J. Lanier x x x x x x
Bessie Cavenaugh (name struck through) x x Excluded on account of departure of faith
Lizzie Mitchell (name struck through) x Dead
Estella Sholar
Sarah Futreal x x x x x x x
Martha E. Whaley x
Annie James x x
Gabiella Wood x x x x
Rosa Wood Pierce x x x
Francis Wood x x x x
Lela Register
Martha Batts Maready x x
Annie Cottle x
Caroline Cottle x x x x x x x
Levara Whaley x
Ethel Parker x x x x
Dora Lanier Haward x
Nancy Hunter
Lizzie Aycock
Jannie Cottle Hacutt x
Lucy Cottle Parker
Maggie Brodham (by letter) x
Dora Bachelor (by baptism 1915)
Emma Casteel ( “ ” )
Daisy Cole x x
Sallie Brodham Brown
Emma Cottle
Nellie M. Wallace (by letter 1916)
Norma Wallace ( “ ” )
Rachel Lanier from Union Baptist 1916
MEMBERS OF SHARON BABIST CHURCH
REVISED ROLE - 1932
R. C. Seawell x x x x
Noah Futreal(name struck through) Deceased 1934.
\Lee Futreal
John Wood (name struck through) x Deceased
\V. S. Bradham x x
\Paul Cottle (name struck through) Shiloh
\D. M. Futreal x x
\M. L. Lanier (name struck through) x Shiloh
Vann Lanier (name struck through) Joined Primitives
\John Mitchell x
\Percy Maready (name struck through) x Shiloh
\E. J. Whaley (name struck through) Shiloh
\Tom Brock x
\Corbet Pierce x
W. J. Mitchell (name struck through) x Gone to amosh
James Lanier (name struck through) x Deceased
O. H. James x Moved by letter
\B. C. Batts x
\H. J. Batts x x
\C. D. Aycock (name struck through) Shiloh
E. D. Cottle (name struck through) x Deceased
\I. F. Raynor (name struck through) x Shiloh
\N. P. Blanchard x x
D. D. Blanchard (name struck through) Moved by letter
\G. O. Parker x
\Rodolph Futreal x x x
\Earlie Sanderson (name struck through) Moved by letter to Dastlaa
\W. F. Futreal x
\Bob Wood x x x x
\Henery Sanderson x
1951
1951: Rev Jim Buerce preached for
us in our Spring revival
which ws held all over the country the same two weeks.
1951: Our cemetery look so bad
Until we decided to clean it up
and do some improving The Parker
boys donated the strip of land
between the cemetery and the
road. We leveled the ground,
tre down the fences and
cleaned it off.
Clerk Rodolph Futreal
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