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Welsh Neck Baptist Church:
AN ABSTRACT OF THE RECORDS OF WELSH NECK BAPTIST CHURCH, SOCIETY HILL, S.C.
© Glenn Pearson, May 2000
1737 In the year 1737 a party of Immigrants from the
Welch Tract In the State of Delaware removed to
Pee Dee River, South Carolina which place the
designated the Welch-Neck, in remembrance of
their former residence.
The following are the names of the Individuals who composed
this party which was embodied into a church, viz:
Philip James and his wife Abel James and his wife
Daniel James and his wife Daniel Devonald and his wife
Thomas Evans and his wife Thomas Evans, Jr. and his wife
John Jones and his wife Thomas Harry & wife
David Harry and his wife John Harry & wife
Samuel Wilds and his wife Samuel Evans and his wife
Griffith Jones and his wife David Jones and his wife
Thomas Jones and his wife
1743 Philip James, son of James James Esq., was first
Pastor of this church. He was ordained 1743, and died 1753.
Revd. John Brown succeeded Mr. James, but continued for a short
time when Revd. Joshua Edwards was called. He served 6 years. Mr.
Edwards was succeeded by the Rev. Robert Williams. With this we
have some account of the transactions of the church. The records
previously have been lost.
1759 In 1759, March 12, a list of the members was
taken which is as follows:
1. Philip Douglass (Died Octr 17th 1770)
2. Elizabeth Hames Mrs. Philip J.
3. Hannah Evans
4. Martha Rogers
5. Wm Ferrel &
6. Anne his wife April 2nd 1743
7. Barbarry Monachon (died June 28th 1761)
8. Samuel Wilds
9. John Evans
10. Thomas Evans (died Janry 28th 1785)
11. Daniel Monochon ( " April 30th " )
12. Sarah James
13. Sarah Bowdy
14. Elizabeth Wilds
15. William James
16. Griffith John (died Aug. 10, 1765)
17. Abel Evans ( " June 4th " )
18. Philip Evans (died 5th Decr. 1771)
19. Margaret John
20. James James (Novr. 21st 1769 died)
21. William Jones (died July 2nd,)
22. John Perkins (dismissed 1778)
23. David Evans
24. Volentine
Hollingsworth (died Augt 6th)
25. Elizabeth Powers (died Oct 1st)
26. Sarah McDaniel (died May 12th 1744)
27. Eleanor Harry (died April 20th 1745)
(now Jones)
28. Abel Wilds (died 15th May 1781)
29. Samuel Evans
30. Mary Jones (died Decr. 1751)
31. Sarah James
32. Jones (died Decr. 30th 1764)
(now McIntosh)
33. Martha Roach
(now Evans)
34. James Harry dismissed to Cashaway)
35. Hannah Howe] (died Decr 24th 1761)
36. Alice Lewis
37. William (died Octr. 1751)
Hollingsworth
38. Samuel Reredon
39. Edward Jones
40. Jenkyn David
41. Eleanor Evans (died Febry. 16th 1765)
42. Margaret Evans
43. Anne Jones (Died. Apr. 12th 1766)
(now Douglass)
44. Sarah James
45. Mary
Hollingsworth
46. Howel James
47. John Sutton
48. Mary Plethro (Died Febry. 21st 1766)
49. Jacob D'Surrency
50. Mary Cleary
51. Sarah James
52. Thomas James
53. Walter Downes
54. Rachel Downes
55. Sarah Booth
(now Wilds)
56. Jane Poland (died Novr. 30th 1760)
57. Naomi Harry
(now Underwood)
58. Mary Edwards
59. Mary Wilds
60. Elizabeth Evans
61. James Rogers
62. Joshua Edwards
63. Charity Edwards
64. Thomas Edwards
65. Sarah Edwards
66. Anne Roblyn
(N.B. There were several other names to this list, but so
entirely defaced, that they could not be deciphered.]
1759 As Mr. Williams could not give proper attendance
to his office, the Church unanimously presented a
call to the Revd. Mr. Nicholas Bedgegood of
Charleston (Charles Town?] to minister to
them... for the term of one year- which
he accepted.
April Samuel Reredon suspended for obscene
5th conversation, applied to be restored suspension
was continued. Revd. Mr. John Brown & Sarah his
wife was dismissed to Cashaway Church by Letter....
July William James Baptized Jacob D'Surrency was
1st suspended for absenting himself from public
worship. Walton Downs was suspended having
behaved in a very disorderly manner ...
found guilty of not filling his place in the
Church ... drinking to excess....
1759
August David Henry Senr died.
9th
The Rev.d Mr. Williams applied for liberty to absent himself from
the Lord's Table and Church Meetings which Church thought would
be irregular to grant ... that he charges them [the Church] with
such crimes as to prevent his Communion, two messengers were sent
to desire him to appear at the next monthly meeting ... They also
sent to recall their Letter of Dismiss ion granted him
formerly...
Sept. Mr. Williams not appearing as desired, nor having
2nd returned, and refusing to return the Dismissory
Letter, Messengers were again sent for the purpose
above. A Letter was ordered to be sent to John
Perkins to advise him to apply for a Letter of
Dismission; living at a distance from us and
Convenient to another Church.
Sept.
19th Departed this Life, John Jones.
1759
Oct. Robert Lloyd and John Booth were baptized and
6th admitted to full communion. The Church being informed by two
credible witnesses, that Rev.d Mr. Williams disowns himself a
member, and says that it is not a Church of Christ ... It was
agreed to send him a Letter of Admonition In the spirit of
meekness. Three messengers were appointed to go to the
Association to meet in Charlestown November 12th. It was
determined by the Church, that if any member travels up or down
the river on a Sabbath-day without an absolute necessity (of
which the Church shall be Judge) such member shall be censured.
Dec.
14th Sarah Killingsworth died.
Dec.
15th Nicholas Rogers died.
1760
Janry.
4th James Finley died.
Janry.
5th The Messengers, which were sent to Mr. Williams, having informed
the Church that he refused to read their Letter, and that he cast
the greatest contempt upon their message, they concluded to
send him another Letter of Admonition.
A Letter of Admonition was sent to Jacob D'Surrency under
suspension.
Febry.
2nd Mr. Williams, refusing to receive the Letter sent
him by the Church a 2nd time, and professedly
disowning the Church's Authority, he was suspended.
John Booth ... suspended, for publicly quarreling,
with his Neighbor and using profane language.
March
8th Rachel David, wife of Jenkyn David baptized.
The Church gave Mr. Bedgegood a call to the
pastoral care of them, which he accepted...
Also admitted a member by Letter from Charlestown
Church.
26th Volentine Hollingsworth departed this life.
April
5th James James-suspended for beating his neighbor.
Anne Williams absenting herself from her place in
the Church, two messengers were sent to ask her
reasons for it.
June
1st The Messengers that were sent to Anne Williams. she slights the
Message, and reproached the Church.
Two persons were appointed to admonish her and exhort her to
repentance.
Mr. Williams remains obstinate.
Philip Douglass ordered to be publicly suspended for drinking to
excess
William James ordered to be publicly suspended for the same
time.
July
5th Mr. Williams still behaving in contempt of the Church was
suspended.
An enquiry was directed to be made why Eleanor, the wife of Abel
Evans, doth not live with her husband.
A letter to be sent to Mr. Wm. Rowel and his wife, living at the
Congarees, directing them to apply for a Letter of Dismission.
August
2nd Church Covenant adopted.
Thomas Jones was baptized ... John Booth made an application to
be restored
Sept.
6 Philip Douglas appeared before the Church and acknowledged the
greatness of his sin. He was then received to enjoy his
privileges as a member but continued suspended from his office as
a deacon.
Nov.
1st William Killingsworth died.
Dec.
7th A messenger was sent to Mr. Williams and wife to advise them to
consider their case, and repent of their sins, and that otherwise
it was concluded by the Church to cut them off from all communion
and fellowship.
1761
Jan.
4th Mr. Williams and his wife being regardless of the Church's
admonition sent as above, the Church ordered them to be ejected
and this was done on Sabbath January 5th following.
Jan. Hannah Evans died.
9th
Jan. William James, Esqr. and Martha Rogers died.
26th
Jan. Sarah James, wife of Wm. James, Esq. died.
28th
Janry Daniel Monahon died.
30th
Jan.
31st
James James who was suspended Apr. 5th, 1760 was this day
restored to his place.
A messenger was sent to Jane Poland on account of her absenting
herself from public worship; and for selling liquor at a horse
race; to desire her appearance before the Church.
Febry Elizabeth Wilds died.
11th
Apr.
4th Jane Poland appeared and acknowledged before the Church the
Crimes laid to her charge, but no sufficient marks of repentance
appearing, she was suspended from communion.
John Booth, giving the Church farther satisfaction as to his
repentance, is to take his place tomorrow, upon a public
acknowledgement of his humiliation for his crimes.
Martha Martin was received upon examination
and a good character
given her by the minister of the church to which she belonged.
Elisha James was baptized
A messenger was sent to Jacob D'Surrency under suspension, to
admonish him, that unless he satisfied the Church, as to his
repentance for crimes ... he is to be excommunicated on the
Sabbath next after monthly meeting In June next.
It was concluded upon by the unanimous voice of the Church that
all those who were educated In the belief of Infant Baptism by
sprinkling ... who shall nevertheless satisfy the Church as to
their real conversion, shall be admitted to sit down with us at
the Lord's Table upon their signing such a covenant as shall be
thought proper by the Church....
May 2nd
Alexander McIntosh and Roderick McIver, members of the Church of
Scotland were upon their confession of faith...and upon signing a
covenant, admitted to the Lord's Table.
Philip Howel having been guilty of speaking reproachfully of one
of the members in a public place, and using very rash and
unbecoming speeches ... and being suspected of having drank to
excess at a public tavern, he was ... suspended on Sabbath May
3rd.
June
6th Some circumstances appearing in favour of Jacob D'Surrency ...his
excommunication being deferred.
James Harry having been accused of being disguised with liquor
was suspended.
June Barbara Monaghon died.
19th
July 4
Whereas the Church found it impossible to maintain Communion at
the Lord's Table with Christians of other denominations without
causing great divisions ... In order to prevent such dreadful
consequences to desist from It.
Jacob D'Surrency made confession of some of his faults ...
desiring the Church to suspend her [sic] excommunication.... His
request granted--but remained under suspension.
August
1st
Elizabeth Simonson (formerly James) was suspended upon suspicion
of her having ... very abusive language.
Septr.
6th
Elizabeth Simonson's case having been examined. her suspension
was taken off.
James Harry made humble acknowledgements of his sin ... was again
received to communion.
Joshua Edwards, having been guilty of drinking to excess and in
an illegal manner taking some negroes ... is publicly suspended.
Robert Edwards residing at Cape Fear made application for a
Letter of Dismission ... granted...
James Harry, Mary Harry, and Elizabeth Wilds (the wife of George)
having their residence near the Church at Cashaway, requested a
Letter of Dismission...granted.
Abel Edwards was received into full Communion with us by Letter
from Cashaway.
Octr.
3rd
William Thomas and his wife & John Bowen were received to full
Communion by Letters from the Church at Cashaway
Sent a Letter and Messenger to the Association.
Decr.
24th
Hannah Howel died.
1762
Janry.
2nd
Mr. Williams (under excommunication) having made application to
the Association in Charleston, the Church received a Letter of
Advice relative to his affair; and advised that they should
receive a Letter of Acknowledgment, made and signed before the
Association, as a sufficient satisfaction, and that thereupon he
should be restored.
The letter from Mr. Williams together with the circumstances of
his affair, were considered and a Letter sent him in answer
signifying that upon his declaring himself free to commune with
the Church, which is looked upon as a necessary sign of his
repentance, he should be restored again to his place.
David Evans and Martha Evans having been convicted of criminal
conversation before marriage were suspended in the public
Congregation till a proper repentance be manifested; on Sabbath,
January 3rd.
A Messenger was sent to Jacob DeSurrency, to desire his
appearance before the Church, that an enquiry might be made into
his late con duct at a Horse-Race, it having been reported that he
had drank to excess.
Febry.
6th
As Mr. Williams refuses to comply with the Terms proposed, he
continues excommunicated.
Another messenger was sent to Jacob DeSurrency, who has since the
above, been accused of drinking to excess.
A messenger was sent to Phillip Howel and one to Walter Downes
under messengers of care.
Sarah Hicks was received to Union and Communion by Letter from
Cashaway Church.
March
6th
Phillip Howel having lately conducted him self unworthy at a
public sale, and not having received the last message, was sent
to that he might be admonished for his faults.
April
3rd
A messenger of care was sent to William James under suspension.
Another messenger was sent to Jacob DeSurrency.
Another messenger to David Evans to ad monish him for his late
disorderly conduct having drank to excess & attempted to dance in
public company.
Another messenger was sent to Martha Evans, as a messenger of
care.
1762
May 1st
George Hicks and Mary White were baptized.
Martha Evans, having appeared and acknowledged her fault before
the Church and given her satisfaction as to her repentance, it
was concluded that she should be admitted to Communion.
Jacob DeSurrency was again sent to.
June
5th
William James professing repentance was re stored to the
communion.
Under many considerations it was concluded that Church Business
should be transacted on the Saturday before monthly meeting.
George Hicks and Mary White, baptized May 1st, received the Right
Hand of Fellowship.
Augt.
1st Mary Hicks was baptized 31st July.
Tabitha James was baptized.
Septr.
4th
A Complaint having been made against William Jones for excess in
drinking he was privately suspended till further enquiry be made
about it.
A messenger was sent to James Poland, under suspension for some
misconduct.
A Messenger was sent to Griffith John for non-attendance on God's
worship.
Octr.
2nd
Lydia Eustice was baptized.
Elizabeth Counsel examined (was formerly baptized In No Ca) and
received.
Martha Faox received by Letter of Dismission from Catfish
1763
Febry.
David Evans making acknowledgment of his crime before the
Congregation was restored to Communion.
William Jones publicly suspended for drinking to excess.
March
5th
Susannah Young was baptized.
June
4th
Elizabeth Simonson privately suspended, upon an apprehension that
she lives in willful separation from her husband.
The suspended members were sent to by a messenger of care.
July
2nd
Robert Hicks was baptized.
1764
Septr.
1st
Mr. William James, being guilty of drunkenness and some other
misbehaviour, all of which he confessed before the Church, for
which the Church concluded to suspend him publicly which was done
2nd Septr 1764.
Mr. William Jones was restored to his place publicly 2nd Septr
1764.
Elizabeth Simonson was restored to her place.
Novr.
15th
Mrs. Mary White died.
Decr.
30th
Mrs. Jane McIntosh died.
1765
Febry
16th
Concluded by the Church that public suspension is not to
be practiced in this Church. (12th) died Robt. Hicks
15th) Mrs. Eleana Evans died.
March
2nd
Mr. William Thomas is suspended for the sin of drunkenness.
Mrs. Poland who had been suspended, was this day restored to her
place.
The Revd. Mr. Bedgegood, having sent for a Letter of Dis-
mission, is this day dismissed from this Church, to the
Church in Charleston of the same faith and order.
May
4th
Miss Hannah Sutton was baptized by the Revd. Mr. Oliver
Hart.
Mr. Pugh was appointed to write a letter to Mr. Philip
Howel to come to the Church. Also to go to Mr. Joshua
Edwards and to Mr. William Thomas to admonish them.
(March 9th died Mr. John Booth.
June
1st
Mr. Joshua Edwards appeared, declared his sorrow for his
Being in drink, and that he had grieved the Members of
the Church; was received into his place.
July
6th Mr. William Thomas came to the Church, and manifested
repentance for his sin; and was restored to his place in
the Church.
Augt.
3rd
A Call was signed for the Revd. Mr. Hart in Charleston
to come and be the minister of this place. Died
Griffith John.
Octr.
5th
Messengers were appointed by the Church to several persons,
Abel Wilds to Jacob D'Surrency, also to William James
under suspension. Samuel Wilds to Mrs. Cox, who we hear
has acted amiss to Philip Howel. Mr. Pugh, Thomas Evans
& Samuel Evans to Mrs. Martin, and David Evans to
admonish them, to be reconciled to each other. (which
was done)
Concluded by the Church that David Evans must come and
declare his Innocency before the Church, in relation to
a bad report, about him, that has become public.
Mr. Pugh is appointed a messenger to the Association.
Decr.
7th
A full answer was received from the Revd. Mr. Hart,
declining to accept the Call of the Church.
Mrs. Cox appeared was examined, and acquitted by the Church.
1766
Janry.
4th
The Revd. Mr. Pugh having received a Call to take charge
of this Church as a Minister accepts it, and becomes its
Pastor.
Febry.
21st
Mrs. Mary Prethro died.
April
12th
Mrs. Anne Douglass died.
July
5th
David Baldy and Sarah his wife were received members of
the Church, by Letter from Catfish Church.
William Thomas and Mary his wife were dismissed to any Church of
the same faith and order by Letter.
Octr.
4th
Resolved that Philip Howell & William James ex communicated.
The Church concluded to send to the Association. The
Revd. Mr. Pugh appointed Messenger.
The Revd. Mr. Bedgegood dismissed to any Church of the same faith
and order --------- A copy of his Dismission.
"The Church of Christ, in the Welch Neck on Pee Dee
baptized upon a profession of faith; holding the
doctrines of Grace &c.
To any whom it may concern. These are certify, that the
Revd. Mr. Nicholas Bedgegood has been a member with us
for the space of six years and eight months; that he
was our minister four years and better; and that he is
now a member In full communion.... Given at our Church
Meeting October 4th, 1766."
Octr.
12th
Whereas Philip Howel & William James have for a long
time past, been suspended from the Communion of this
Church--they still persisting in a course of life, contrary to
the rules of the Gospel, and of this Church, not with standing
all necessary and gospel methods have been made use of to reclaim
them; therefore the Church have thought it proper and necessary
to cut them off from this Body. Pursuant to this conclusion, we
now make it known to all, that they are no longer members of this
Body. May the Lord grant that this ordinance may be the means to
bring them to a sense of their evil ways and to a timely
repentance and to stir-up each of us to watch and be sober lest
we enter into temptation.
Octr.
17th
Philip Douglass died.
Decr.
6th
Another Letter of Dismission for Mr. Bedgegood is this
day signed by the members.
1767
The Church having been long in a declining state, Brother
Abel Wilds desired the opinion of the Church as to what
they thought the cause of such declension was. Upon con-
sideration, it was the unanimous opinion that it was owing to the
general dislike of Mr. Pugh.
This being the opinion of the Church, it was then moved
that it might be considered, whether it would be most for
the glory of God for Mr. Pugh to continue our Minister, or to
remove to some other place.
But as this was a matter of consequence it was thought
advisable to consider it with deliberation.
Therefore the Church agreed to give each their opinion, and to
desire Mr. Pugh to do the same on next Saturday. The Church met
according to the above appointment, and unanimously thought it
most conducive to the Honor of God in the welfare of the Church
for Mr. Pugh to remove. He acquiesced in their, opinion and
received a Recommendatory Letter.
March
7th
The Church presented a Call to the Revd. Mr. Bedgegood,
then minister to a people on James Island, which call
Mr. Bedgegood accepted.
April
12th
Mr. Bedgegood returned to us, and preached his first sermon from
Colossians 3.11. 'Christ is all In all.'
May
2nd
Messengers of care were sent to several members.
June
6th
Very agreeable answers were returned from the above persons.
Augt.
1st
It was determined by a majority of voices that the Lord's
Supper should be administered once in two months.
Octr.
3d
Agnes McLemore presented a Letter of Dismission to us
the Church at Catfish.
Octr.
4th
Mr. McLemore admitted; further business postponed
to this day fortnight.
Octr.
17th
A Letter was signed and sent to the Association.
James Rogers dismissed.
Complaint was made against Martha Martin for defaming one
of the Members; and a Messenger (Walter Downes) was sent
to desire her to desist from so evil a practice; and to
answer to the complaint at our Meeting on January next.
Decr.
5th
Recd. & read the Minutes & Letter from the Association.
Decr.
6th
John Abram, Esqr. recd. as a member by Letter from Catfish
Church.
1768
Janry.
2nd
Mrs. Martin's case postponed.
April
l6 th
A special Meeting- A complaint was made against Walter
Downes for, having told untrue and mischievous stories.
He was suspended till farther enquiry.
David Evans suspended for drinking to excess.
A difference subsisting between James James and Thomas
Jones. They referred the affair to the Church, who appointed
three members to arbitrate it viz: Thomas James, Howel James, &
Thomas Evans.
This Day Mrs. Daniel Devonalds signed a Deed to Gift of
Two Acres of Land whereon the Church is now situated.
John Sutton and Abel Edwards were appointed Trustees with
power to appoint others; any three of whom may appoint
others upon the departure of the rest.
May
1st Brown was received a member by letter from a Church in North
Carolina. Anne Rollyn died.
June
4th
Walter Downes continues under suspension.
Messengers were sent to Mrs. Clay, and Mrs. Charity Edwards on
account of their absence from public worship.
Messengers were sent to Sarah Baldy and Walter Downes.
The Church, in consideration of the gloomy appearance of religion
in general, and that of our nation and colonies; appointed next
Saturday as a day of fasting and prayer.
Novr.
3rd
Baldy appeared, and gave satisfaction as to her conduct.
It was unanimously agreed that it is expedient to have
The Lord's Supper administered in a Meeting of the Church only
with the admission of such serious persons only who particularly
desire to see it.
It was thought expedient that the deacons should be set
A part by solemn prayer and Imposition of Hands and Saturday the
1st of December was appointed for that purpose.
1774
Febry.
1st
The Revd. Mr. Nicholas Bedgegood died near fifteen years
after his first call to this place; and almost seven
years after his return, from which time he ministered here till
his death. He was regarded a good scholar, and a sound divine; an
eloquent preacher and a polite gentle by man; and well beloved by
his acquaintance; yet not with standing all his abilities and
endowments, he was never very successful, especially in the
latter part of his life: none being baptized after his return.
Sepr.
3d
At a Church Meeting Thomas Shirley with his wife Martha
Shirley, and Anne Heustess, gave in their experiences,
were received by the Church, and baptized by Mr. Pugh,
Minister at Cashaway.
Octr.
1st
William Edwards, Junr. with Catharine Edwards his wife
and Elizabeth Evans, were received by the Church, and
baptized by Mr. Pugh.
At a Church Meeting, John David, John Pledger, Thomas
Harry and Sarah Edwards were received by the Church, and
baptized by Revd. Mr. Phillip Mielkey.
At a Church Meeting- David Roach and John Evans, Junr.
were received after baptism, which was administered by
the Revd. Mr. Pugh.
At a Church Meeting Machey McKnott, Josiah Evans, John
Wilds, William Terrel, Junr, Dinah McKnott, Anne Jones,
and Mary Evans were received into fellowship. Baptized
by Mr. Pugh.
The above contains an account of the members added to the
Church from the death of the Revd. Nicholas Bedgegood, to
the settlement of his successor, the Revd. Elhanan
Winchester.
A List of the members of the Church 1775-1778-
1779
1. Elhanan Winchester, Pastor 98. Mary Hudson
2. John Edwards 99. Peggy Darby
3. Abel Edwards 100. Tibatha Williamson
4. Aaron Pearson 101.
5. Magnus Cargill 102. Elizabeth Luke
6. Moses Pearson 103. Martha McNott
7. Joseph Luke 104. Charity Hurd
8. William Long 105. Elizabeth Hodges
9. John Williams 106. Sarah Pledger
10. William Jones 107. Sarah Downs
11. John Hughes 108. Ann Peggy Ayer
12. Obadiah Hudson 109. Feribe Lang
13. Amos Pilgrim 110. Elizabeth Lide
14. William Mason 111. Deborah Geer
15, Daniel Sparks 112. Elizabeth Hicks
16. Gressete Johnson 113. Martha Pearce (now
Sparks)
17. Abel Evans 114. Elizabeth Sutton
18. Benjamin James 115. Elizabeth Thomas
19. Walter Downes 116. Anne Lowther
20. Charles Lowther 117. Martha Lampley
21. Josiah Pearce 118. Hannah Kimbrough
22. Sampson Thomas 119. Sarah Steward
23. Daniel McDaniel 120. Sarah Evans
24. Robert White 121. Catharine Ross
25. John Stinson 122. Sarah Stubbs
26. Welcome Hodges 123. Sarah Waldon
27. Gideon Parish 124, Sarah James
28. John Downs 125. Elizabeth Counsel
29. William Hewson 126. Agnes Creele
30. John Stevens 127. Elizabeth Pledger
31. Joseph Mason 128. Mary Cooper
32. William James 129. Mary Walsh
33. Matthew Griffith 130. Elizabeth Walsh
34. Enoch Evans, Junr. 131. Anne Stevens
35. William Cherry 132. Mary Evans
36. Alexander Walden 133. Zilphah Walsh
37. Joseph Pledger 134. Lydia Howel
38. John Chambliss 135. Martha Wilson
39. Hall Hudson 136. Mary Wilds
40. Abel Kolb 137. Sarah Pearson
41. Jeremiah Brown 138. Sarah Leck
42. Matthew Hewstess 139. Rhoda Booth
43. John Hewstess 140. Mary Cox
44. William Heustess 141. Mary Pearce (now Thomas)
45. James Heustess 142. Nancy Williamson
46. Thomas Ayer 143. Susannah Bingham
47. Henry Sparks 144. Elizabeth Hewson
48. Burrell Huggins 145. Phebe Pledger
49. Charles Mason 146. Rebecca Scott
50. Owen Darby 147. Sedona Unthegrove
51. Arnold Colvin 148. Celia James
52. Michael Fitzgerald 149, Celete Morgan
53. Shadrack Fuller 150. Mary Evans
54. George Trowelks 151. Mary Griffiths
55. Paul Baldy 152. Elizabeth Mason
56. Evander McIver 153. Mary Vaun
57. Robert Hodges 154. Mary Ann Fitzgerald
58. John Hodges 155, Eddy Stinson
59. Thomas Evans, Junr. 156. Rachel Groves
60. Joel McNott 157. Elizabeth Luke
61. Tristam Thomas 158. Lydia Evans
62- William Luke 159. Sarah Kolb
63. Josiah James 160. Celete Luke
64. Abel Goodwin 161. Isabel David
65. John Edmunson 162. Eleanor Hewstess
66. Enoch Evans, Senr. 163. Anne Lampley
67. Ruth-Askew 164. Honor Darby
68. Elizabeth Pilgrim 165. Comfort Pearson
69. Martha Evans 166. Eleanor Hudson
70. Alice Lucas 167. Lydia Treweeks
71. Rachael Pearson 168. Elizabeth Medford
72. Mary Wilds 169. Anne Roach
73. Mary Hollingsworth 170. Susannah Lampley
74. Mary Andrews 171. Mary Lide
75. Sarah Hicks 172. Agnes Hew3tess
76. Sarah James 173. Elizabeth Raburn
77. Margaret James 174. Sarah Cherry
78. Anne Terrel 175. Bibbe Bruce
79. Sarah Wilds 176. Mary Huggins
80. Rachel David 177. Caty McIver (After
Botsford)
81. Ruth Wright 178. Grace Brown
82. Mary Jones 179. Anne Baldy
83. Mary Terre] 180. Nancy Brown
84. Sarah Lang 181. Elizabeth Ayer
85. Sarah Pouncy 182. Sarah Horry
86. Mary Chambliss 183. Sarah Raburn
87. Rebecca James 184. Rebekah Hodges
88. Mary Evans 185. Elizabeth Evans
89. Sarah Hewstess 186. Martha McNott
90. Elizabeth Flenegald 187. Anne Poland
91. Sarah Winchester 188. Betsy Hicks
92. Winiford Pearson 189. Anne Evans
93. Anne Hargrove 190. Elizabeth James
94. Mahetabel Irby 191. Sarah Mumford
95. Anne Cleary 192. Mary Harper
96. Eddy Johnson 193. Feribe Lang
97. Sarah Foster 194. Mary Ivy
195. Anne Brown
196. Sarah McIver
197. Jamimah Bruce
1775
March
12th
The records of the Church at the Welch Neck on PeeDee
This day the Church and Society being met together unanimously
agreed to give Mr. Elhanan Winchester a call to be their minister
for a season, and were pleased accordingly to present him with
one after this manner.
The Church of Christ at Welch Tract, Pee Dee in South
Carolina, holding the Doctrine of Election, particular addressed
to Redemption; final perseverance; believes baptism, &c to the
Revd. Elhanan Winchester sendeth greeting
"Whereas we are destitute of a minister to administer the word
and ordinances amongst us, we have thought fit to present you
with this Our Call to be our minister for one year fixed; and
then if you and we should agree, we would put ourselves
under your pastoral care.
Given from under our hands this 12th day of March 1775.
Signed In behalf of the whole.
George Hicks Deacons
Abel Wilds"
1776
March
8th
This day the Church being met together, were pleased to
renew the Call to Mr. Winchester, to be their Minister, which he
accepted for the space of one year; Beginning from this day. An
the Church that on Sunday the 17th Day of this month, the renewal
of the Call, and his acceptance of the same should be made
public; from which time he will be considered as their pastor,
for the space of one year, or while he and the people may agree.
This day brother Elhanan Winchester was received as a
member of this Church, being about to take the charge
over It In the Lord, as a minister and pastor; he
having before obtained a Letter of Recommendation and
Dismission from 1st from the Church of which he was before a
member, which run after this manner.
"The First Baptist Church of Christ In Bellingham, under the
pastoral care of Elder Noah Alden; holding the Doctrine of
Original sin, Universal Depravity, Absolute, Eternal,
Unconditional, Personal Election.... To any Church of the same
faith and order, where our beloved brother Elhanan Winchester
may see cause to join as a member: Greeting: We certify you
that the above said brother Is a member of this Church: and we
all esteem him as a member of this Church: and we all esteem
him as a real Christian, a man of sound principles, orthodox
sentiments, an orderly walker, of up-right conversation, and
a clear gospel preacher; and as such we recommend him unto
you; and upon his Joining, and your receiving him, he ceases
to be a member with us and becomes one with you
In all respects --- Dated Bellingham August 14, 1775
Signed In behalf of the Church Noah Alden, Pastor"
1776
March
8th
Brother Elhanan Winchester being received as a member, took the
lead of the Meeting, and proposed by request, for a meeting that
as the Association did not meet in Charleston
This of the year on account of the trouble there; there might be
a meeting of the Churches In this Province, at the High
Hills of the Santee on the Wednesday before the last Sunday In
April next, In order to choose delegates to attend the
Continental Association, which he judged very expedient and
necessary at this season, In order to obtain our liberties, and
freedom from religious tyranny or eccleslastical oppressions;
which the Church unanimously agreed to: and chose two messengers
viz brethren Abel Wilds and Thomas Evans to the provincial
association, at the time place mentioned.
Voted that brother Elhanan Winchester draw up a letter
from this Church to the Association; and as he cannot be
present at the same, he is desired to draw up some thoughts on
the Continental Association to be laid before the Churches at
their meeting at the High Hills.
March
17th
This day the Church and Society publicly renewed their Call to
Mr. Winchester for one year, which he publicly accepted for the
time and is from this day their pastor.
Nov.
2nd
John Geer was received upon a relation of this exercise
of mind and baptized.
Decr.
1st
Baptized the Widow Rebecca James having been examined
and received the day before.
1777
April 8th
Tabitha James wife of William James died.
May
3rd
This day the Church met, and after sermon proceeded to
business.
James Crocker, giving an account of the work of grace
upon his heart and desiring to unite with the Church, was
received.
Mrs. Anne Lide giving an account of her experience was received.
Joshua Terrel giving an account of God's goodness to
his soul was admitted as a member.
Elizabeth Terrel having given the Church satisfaction
of a work of grace upon her heart, was also received.
The Church continue their Call to their pastor for
another year which he accepts.
Mr. Winchester is allowed to go to the Hill [Cheraw]
once in three Sundays If they desire him, and will do
their part towards his support by a majority of the
Church.
May
3rd
William James being proved guilty of drunkenness was
turned out of the Church, or voted out of his covenant,
till he repents and gives satisfaction. Adjourned to
Saturday 18th Inst.
May
4th
This day being Sunday; Sarah Winchester gave herself up
to the Lord, and by his will to the Church; was received,
and baptized, together with James Crocker, Joshua Terrel,
Elizabeth Terrel, and Anne Lide, who were examined and
received the day before, but not baptized till this day.
Saturday
May
18th
Met according to adjournment, and proceeded to business.
John Pledger gave himself up to the Church, and was received: he
having been baptized before.
John Bowen excluded from our fellowship, for drinking, swearing,
cursing, &c.
Walton Downs excluded for drinking
Agreed to choose two more deacons to assist in the business of
the Church, with those already in that office.
Mr. Abel Edwards and Mr. William Terrel, Junr. Chosen & accepted.
May
31st
Church met according to order, and proceeded to business.
Elizabeth Massy gave herself up to the Lord, and by
His Will to the Church, was received, and will be a member in
full communion when baptized.
Sarah Sparks and Martha Edwards gave themselves up and were
likewise received. No difficulties appearing we are to commune
tomorrow.
June
1st
Sunday. Elizabeth Massey, Sarah Sparks, and Martha Edwards were
baptized. We had the sacrament of the Lord's Supper openly which
is to be our practice for the future.
Sunday
June
15th
John Hughes and Obadiah Hudson was baptized. Daniel Sparks, Moses
Pearson, Amos Pilgrim, Mary Terrel, and Elizabeth Pilgrim were
baptized.
June
22nd
Magnus Cargill, Joseph Luke, William Mason, James Brown,
Mary Jones, and Ruth Wright were baptized.
June
29th
Aaron Pearson and Winiford his wife, and Rachel the wife
of Moses Pearson, were baptized.
July
3rd
Died much lamented, Mrs. Sarah Winchester.
July
5th
At our monthly meeting, John Hughes, Obadiah Hudson
Daniel Sparks, Moses Pearson, Amos Pilgrim, Magnus Cargill,
Joseph Luke, James Brown, Mary Jones, Ruth Wright, Aaron Pearson,
Winiford Pearson his wife, and Rachel Pearson the wife of Moses
Pearson, were received to communion and fellowship with this
Church, they being all baptized before.
July
6th
Sunday.
John Edwards, Ruth Askew, and Sarah Lang were examined and
baptized.
Octr.
10th
James Brown going home to New England, received a Letter
of Recommendation; and is dismissed whenever he joins
with another Church of the same faith and order.
Octr.
18th
William Lang was examined and received by the Church, and on
Sunday 19th was baptized by the Revd. Mr. Furman.
Novr.
1st
At a Church meeting, John Edwards, John Williams, Elizabeth
Pilgrim, and Ruth Askew were received into Full communion having
been baptized before.
As our minister is about to leave us in the Spring, on
account of his health; Agreed to send a letter to Mr. Furman, and
to the Church at the High-Hills of Santee, desiring that he might
come and be our pastor.
Agreed that Mr. Jenkyn David, and Mr. Abel Wilds draw the same;
and that Mr. Wilds and Mr. Winchester be messengers
to carry it, and to entreat in our favour in this important
matter.
Decr.
6th
At our Church meeting hearing that the Revd. Mr. Dargan,
formerly of the High-Hills of Santee, was about removing
thence, concluded not to send for the Revd. Mr. Furman,
as there is no probability of obtaining him.
William Mason was this day received into full communion he having
been baptized before.
1778
Janry
3rd
At a monthly Meeting of the Church Gresset Johnson, and
Sarah Pouncey were examined.
Agreed by a majority of votes (according to a former vote
of the Church not recorded) that any person of a good moral
character,(of which the Church is to judge) may be evidence
either for, or against a member, where brethren of the Church
cannot be obtained.
Agreed by a majority of votes, agreeably to a former Vote of the
Church not recorded, that ordination consists in the people's
choice of a member to office and his acceptance of the same; and
needeth not the Imposition of hands of deacons to make it valid.
Concluded to send for Mr. Gano to be our minister, and that Mr.
Abel Wilds and Thomas Evans be a Committee to draw up a call for
that purpose. Letters of Dismission was this day signed for our
brethren John Sutten, and John Perkins. A Letter was this day
signed to be sent to the Association. Col. Hicks appointed
messenger.
Sunday
5th
This day, Gresset Johnson, Sarah Pouncey and Mary Chambliss were
baptized and received into the Church: together with Mary Terrel
and Sarah Lang who had been baptized before.
Febry.
5th Died Mrs. Mary Edwards
Febry.
28th Amos Pilgrim and Elizabeth his wife being about to remove from
this place, were dismissed to any Church of the same faith and
order, where they may see cause to join.
Sunday
March Sarah Winchester gave in her experience and was baptized.
15th
March
28th At a Church Meeting, Col. Hicks chosen Moderator, the
Church concluded, after some debate, to give Mr. Winchester a
Call for another year.
Sarah Winchester was this day received a Member of this
Church.
A list of Members April 5th, 1778
1. Elhanan Winchester, Pastor 43. Sarah Winchester
2. Col. George Hicks, Deacon 44. Sarah Hicks
3. Abel Wilds, Deacon 45. Mary Wilds
4. Abel Edwards, Deacon 46. Sarah Edwards
5. William Terrell, Junr., Deacon 47. Elizabeth Terrel
6. Jenkyn David 48 Rachel David
7. William Terrel, Junr. Deacon 49. Anne Terrel
8. Thomas James 50. Sarah James
9. John Evans 51. Margaret Evans
10. John Evans 52. Elizabeth Evans
11. Josiah Evans 53. Mary Evans
12. Thomas Shirley 54. Martha Shirley
13. Edward Jones 55. Mary Jones
14. William Edwards 56. Catharine Edwards
15. Mackey McNott 57. Dinah-hcNott
16. Joshua Terrell 58. Mary Terrell
17. Daniel Sparks 59. Sarah Sparks
18. Aaron Pearson 60. Winifred Pearson
19. Moses Pearson 61. Rachel Pearson
20. John Edwards 62. Martha Edwards
21. Magnus Cargill 63. Sarah Cargill
22. John Hughes 64. Anne Hughes
23. John Pledger 65. Mary Andrews
24. Joseph Luke 66. Sarah Hewstess
25. John Geer 67. Anne Hewstess
26. John Wilds 68. Anne Cleary
27. David Roach 69. Anne Lide
28. James Crocker 70. Elizabeth Masser
29. John Williams 71. Sarah Lang
30. John Evans, Junr. 72. Mary Hollingsworth
31. John David 73. Elizabeth Simonson
32. William Lang 74. Elizabeth Counsel
33. Abel Evans 75. Elizabeth Flene
34. William Jones 76. Martha Evans
35. Gresset Johnson 77. Sarah Wilds
36. Charles Lowther 78. Alice Lucas
37. James Rogers 79. Agnes Creele
38. Edwards Gillman 80. Rebecca James
39. Edwards Gillman 81. Ruth Askew
40. William Mason 82. Ruth Wright
41. Thomas Harry 83. Mary Evans
42. Hudson 84. Mary Chambliss
April
20th Died Mrs. Elizabeth Simonson; She was formerly the wife
of the Revd. Mr. James, first Minister of this Church.
May
3rd Anne Hargrove was baptized and received to Communion.
June
7th Mahitabel Irby was received by letter from Cashaway
Church.
This day Sarah Pledger, the wife of John Pledger, and
Eddy Johnson the wife of Gressett Johnson were examined
and baptized.
Septr.
26th
Died Mrs. Sarah Wilds.
Octr.
31st
At our monthly Meeting brother Thomas Shirley and
Martha his wife, were dismissed to any Church of the
same faith and order.
Eddy Johnson was this day received as a member in full
communion, having been baptized before.
Agreed that Mrs. Winchester draw up a petition to the
General Assembly in behalf of the Church, to obtain an
act of Incorporation, according to the Constitution of this
State.
Decr.
5th
At our monthly Meeting Benjamin James and Jane his wife brought a
letter from Cashaway Church, and were received as members of
this.
1779
Janry.
23rd
Died Mrs. Sarah Winchester.
March
21st
Mr. John Geer died.
April
1st
Mr. Joseph Luke died.
April
14th
Mr. William Jones died.
April
25th Mrs. Sarah Sparks died.
May
2nd This day being Sunday Mary Cooper was examined, and baptized.
May
9th Sunday-- Elizabeth Pledger was examined, and baptized.
May
30th
Sunday--Anne Stevens, Mary Evans, wife of John Evans,
Junr. and Mary and Elizabeth Walsh were examined and
baptized.
June
4th At our monthly meeting Mary Cooper, Elizabeth Pledger, Anne
Stevens, Mary Evans, and Mary Elizabeth Walsh were received to
full communion, and signed the Covenant: having all been baptized
before.
Walter Downes was received to his place again, making a
confession, and promising amendment for the future. Likewise
Charles Lowther who had long neglected his duty made great
satisfaction to the Church, came and took his place in an humble
manner; and signed the covenant, which he had never done before.
Also Walter Downes again signed the same.
Gideon Parish, Sarah Lack, Lydia Howel, Sarah Pearson, Zilpah
Walsh, Mary Wilds, Rhoda Booth, Martha Wilson, and Mary Cox were
admitted to the ordinance of baptism: all giving great
satisfaction: Glory to God.
1779
June
9th
Sarah Lack, Lydia Howel, Sarah Pearson, Zilpah Walsh,
Mary Wilds, Rhoda Booth, Martha Wilson, and Mary Cox,
were received to full communion, and signed the Covenant.
Josiah Pearce, and Mary Pearce his wife, Nancy Williamson,
Susannah Bingham, Elizabeth Hewson, Rebecca Scott, Mary
Griffiths, Sarah Foster, Tabitha Williamson, Phebe Pledger,
Sedona Upthegrove, Mary Hudson, Celia James, and Elizabeth Hodges
were examined and baptized.
Saturday
12th
Sampson Thomas, Josiah Pearce, Mary Pearce, Nancy Williamson,
Susannah Bingham, Rebecca Scott, Elizabeth Hewson, Phebe Pledger,
Celia James and Sedona Upthegrove, were received to full
communion (all having been baptized before) and signed, the
Covenant.
Also the same day Welcome Hodges, Daniel McDaniel, Elizabeth
Luke, Elizabeth Thomas, Charity Hurd, Martha baptized McNott,
Mary Evans, Peggy Darby, and Celete Morgan were baptized.
Sunday
13th
Daniel McDaniel, Robert White, Welcome Hodges, Sarah Foster, Mary
Hudson, Peggy Darby, Tabitha Williamson, Elizabeth Luke, Martha
McKnott, Charity Hurd, Elizabeth Hodges, Mary Evans, and Celete
Morgan, were admitted as members of the Church, and signed the
Covenant, having all been baptized.
As also John Stinson who formerly belonged to a Church in North
Carolina.
Col. Thomas Lide, Ann Peggy Ayers, Sarah Downes and Feribe Lang
were baptized.
Saturday
19th Gideon Parish, Sarah Pledger (wife of John Pledger) and Mary
Griffiths were received into full Communion, and signed the
Covenant: having been baptized before.
Sunday
20th
Col. Thomas Lide, Sarah Downes, Anne Peggy Ayer, and
Feribe Lang were received to full Communion, and signed the
Covenant: having been baptized before.
This day John Downes, Matthew Griffiths, Deborah Geer,
Elizabeth Lide and Elizabeth Hicks were baptized.
Sunday
27th
John Downs, Elizabeth Lide, Deborah Geer, Elizabeth
Sutton, Anne Lowther, Elizabeth Thomas, Martha Pearce,
Elizabeth Hicks, and Martha Lampley were admitted as
members, and signed the Covenant, having been baptized
before.
William Hewson, William James & Sarah James his wife, Joseph
Mason and Elizabeth Mason his wife, John Stevens, Sarah Steward,
Sarah Evans, Hannah Kimbrough, Sarah Walden, Catharine Ross,
Sarah Stubbs, Mary Caun, Mary Anne Fitzgerald and Eddy Stinson
were examined and baptized.
June
27th
Likewise at the same time, were baptized Mingo (Servant of Mr.
Aaron David), Plato, Stephen, Darien, and Leannah servants of
Col. McIntosh.
July
3rd At our monthly Meeting, William Hewson, William and Sarah James,
Joseph and Elizabeth Mason, Matthew Griffiths, John Stevens,
Sarah Steward, Sarah Evans, Hannah Kimbrough Sarah Waldens,
Catherine Ross, Sarah Stubbs, Mary Vaun, Mary Anne Fitzgerald,
and Eddy Stinson were received to the Communion, and signed the
Covenant, having been baptized before.
The Church unanimously gave a Call to Mr. Winchester for another
year, which he accepts, with these qualifications that they
continue to be all agreed to a single person and not otherwise;
and also If he should not like it, he might be allowed to depart
at any time.
Enoch Evan, Junr., Sarah Kolb, Isabel David, Eleanor Hewstess,
Rachel Groves, Elizabeth Luke, Lydia Evans, Celete Luke and Honor
Derby were baptized.-- as also two servants of Mrs. Martha Evans
viz, Isaac and Tilla.
July
13th Enoch Evans, Junr. Sarah Kolb, Isabel David, Eleanor Hewstess,
Rachel Groves, Elizabeth Luke, Lydia Evans, and Celete Luke, were
received to full communion, and signed the Covenant; having been
baptized before.
Anne Lampley and Anne Roach were examined and baptized.
July
24th
Joseph Pledger, Jeremiah Brown, John Chambliss, William Cherry,
Alexander Walden, Hall Hudson, Lydia Treeweeks, Mary Lide, and
Susannah Lampley were examined and baptized.
Anne Lampley and Honor Darby were this day received to communion,
and signed the Covenant, having been baptized before.
Comfort Pearson was received as a member of this
Church: She was baptized In North Carolina, by the Revd
Mr. Moore Junr.
July
25th
Jeremiah Brown, Joseph Pledger, John Chambliss, Alexander Walden,
William Cherry, Hall Hudson, Anne Roach, Eleanor Hudson, Lydia
Trewick's, Elizabeth Medford, Susannah Lampley, and Mary Lide
were received to Union and Communlon with the Church, and signed
the Covenant; having been baptized before. Thomas Ayer, Elizabeth
Raburn and Bibby Bruce were Baptized.
As also Scipio, Sancho, Pompey, Dundd, Fanny, Cretia, and Nancy
(Servants of Col. McIntosh) and Boston and Mingo,(servants
of--Thomas Evans) Robert and Priss (servants of Abel Wilds),
Frank (serv. of William Ellerbe) Will (Serv. of Col Kershaw) and
Will (servant of John Wilds) and Ludlow (Serv. of Est. of Hart)
Jethro (serv. of Job Edwards) Hampton (Serv. of the widow Lide)
and Sue (Serv. of Charles Mason).
July
27th
Died Josiah Pearce.
July
31st
Monthly Meeting, Capt. Abel Kolb, Matthew Hewstess, John
Hewstess, Agnes Hewstess (his wife) William Hewstess,
James Hewstess, Henry Sparks, Burrell Huggins & Sarah
Cherry were baptized.
Sunday
Aug. 1st
Capt. Abel Kolb, Matthew Hewstess, John Hewstess, William
Hewtess, James Hewtess, Thomas Ayer, Henry Sparks,
Burrell Huggins, Agnes Hewstess, Sarah Cherry, Elizabeth
Raburn, and Bibbe Bruce were received to union and communion with
the Church, and signed the Covenant, having been baptized before.
This day, Michael Fitzgerald, Charles Mason, Shadrack Fuller,
Arnold Colvin, Owen Darby, Elizabeth Askins, Mary Huggins, Grace
Brown, Catherine McIver, Sarah Raburn, and Elizabeth Ayer were
examined and baptized. As also Sharper, Dick, Bosen, London, Sam,
George, Joe, and Toby, Rachel, Peggy, and Patty (Servants of
Col. Alexander McIntosh) Morris, Essex, and Joe (servants of
Capt. Jeremiah Brown) Ceasar and Jim (Svts. of Joshua Edwards)
Volentine (Svt. of Col. Kershaw) Sam (Svt of Capt. Abel Kolb),
Harry (Sevt of Charles Mason), Ned (Svt. of Beni. Williamson),
Chloe (Sevt. of John Wilds), Hannah (Sevt of Capt. Thos Ellerbe),
and Beck (Servant of Josiah James).
Aug.
7
Charles Mason, Owen Darby, Arnold Colvin, Shadrack Fuller,
Michael Fitzgerald, Mary Huggins, Catharine McIver, and Grace
Brown were received to union and Communion with the Church, and
signed the Covenant, having been baptized before.
Also Paul Baldy with Ann Baldy his wife, George Trawicks, Nancy
Brown and Sarah Harry were examined & baptized.
I
Aug.
8th
George Trawicks, Paul Baldy and Anne (his wife), Nancy
Brown, Elizabeth Ayer, Sarah Harry and Sarah Raburn were.
received to Union & Communion with the Church, and signed
the Covenant; having been baptized before.
Also Capt. Tristram Thomas, John & Rebecca Hodges, Thomas &
Elizabeth Evans, Joel & Martha McNott, Anne Evans, Mary
Wilson, Elizabeth Jarrel, Betsey Hicks, Anne Poland & Sarah
Mumford were examined and baptized, together with the following
servants; Tom, Carolina, Dereford, Friday, Chloe, Sally, Caty and
Sylvia (Sevts of Col. McIntosh), Yock and Adamy (svts of Thos.
Evans), Harry & Lucy (Svts of Magnus Cargill), Sharper & Lucy (of
Josiah James), Dick (to Abel Edwards, Harry belonging to Josiah
James), Bill, to Jno. Wilds, Will to Est. of David Williams,
Puff, be longing to Martha Evans, Sawney belonging to Mrs.
Hubbard, Jeffrey (to Charles Mason), Amey to Jno Hewstess, Hannah
to Thos. Ayer., Sue, to Capt. Brown.
This day died brother John Sutton
Aug.
15th
Capt. Tristram Thomas, John & Rebecca Hodge, Thomas Evans, Junr.
with Elizabeth (his wife); Joel & Martha McNott, and Anne Poland,
were received to Union and Communion with the Church, and signed
the Covenant: having been baptized before.
1779
Aug.
2nd
William Luke and Josiah James were examined and baptized. This
day the negroes were constituted into a Church by themselves.
Aug.
22nd
This day William Luke, Josiah James, Anne Evans, Elizabeth
Jarrel, Betsey Hicks and Sarah Mumford were received to union and
Communion with the Church and signed the Covenant, having been
baptized before.
Anne Peggy Ayer, intending to reside in Charleston for some time
received a Letter of Dismission from this Church to the
Charleston Church.
Aug.
23rd
Mary Harper was baptized.
Aug.
29th
Mary Harper was received to union and Communion with the
Church, and signed the Covenant, having been baptized before.
Robert Hodges, Evander McIver, Jemina Bruce, Feribe Lang, wife of
William Lang, and Mary Ivy were Baptized, also twenty six negroes
who were at the same time received in to fellowship, with the
others in their Church, and signed the Covenant. Therefore their
names are not expressed here.
Sept.
5th
Robert Hodges, Evander McIver, Feribe Lang, and Mary Ivy were
received to union and Communion with the Church, & signed the
Covenant having been baptized.
N.B. With the above Mr. Winchester concluded his record.
It is thought that he left this church in the month of Septr. of
the present year. The following N.B. is in the hand writing of
Mr. Botsford who succeeded Mr. Winchester and will furnish some
evidence of the latter part of his life.
N.B. A great many of those baptized by Mr. Winchester have been
excommunicated, both white and black; but the greater number of
blacks; many of the latter upon examination appeared to be very
Ignorant of the nature of true religion.
Soon after Mr. Winchester left Pee Dee, he fell into error of
universal restoration, which he first published in Philadelphia,
where after baptizing a great many, he was the means of dividing
the Baptist Church in that city.
N.B. Revd. Edmund Botsford late Pastor of a Church in Georgia,
being invited, visited this Church In October 1779 and preached
several sermons among us; The Church then requested that he would
come and settle at this place: accordingly he came with his
family In November, and continued with us, till the 1st of June
1780: at which time, on the approach of the British Troops; he
left us, and went to Virginia. He returned to us again in 1782.
During a portion of Mr. Bots ford's absence, the Church was
supplied by the Revd. Joshua Lewis.
1781
Aug.
11th
At a Church Meeting-- having no minister of our own, we
called to our assistance the Revd. Joshua Lewis, and the
Revd. John Thomas.
Appointed three deacons viz John David, Magnes Cargill &
Thomas Lide.
Sundry Members that have walked disorderly were sent to,
and cited before the Church by different Messengers.
Septr.
1st Joseph Pledger appeared, and satisfied the Church relative to the
crime of which he was accused. Mary Evans (widow) was called on;
She gave satisfaction to the Church and is restored to her place.
Mary Walsh was called on, She also gave satisfaction & was
restored. Celete Luke the same.
1782
Janry.
5th
The Church met for business. Mr. Botsford was received
into this Church, and a call presented to him to take the
charge of the same, which Call, he accepted.
Application being made, for those members residing at and near
the Cheraw Hill to be constituted into a distinct Church:
Appointed Edmund Botsford, Abel Edwards, and as many of the
members as can conveniently attend, to meet Mr. Lewis and those
members on Saturday next, at the Hill, to confer with them, and
If it should appear for the Glory of God, for them to be
constituted into a distinct Church, Mr. Botsford to assist in
the Constitution. Revd. Joshua Lewis applied to the Church, for
the loan of part of the Church's Library. The request was
granted: Deacon Edwards was desired to take an account of the
books lent, and a receipt for them.
Janry.
19th
The Church according to appointment, and brethren Botsford and
reported that, they with the Revd. Messrs. Mulkey and Lewis, and
some others of the members, did meet on Saturday last Jany. 12 at
the Cheraw Hill, with those members residing at an near the same,
and after some consultation, assisted in constituting them into a
church: and signed a Letter of Dismission in the name of this
Church for the following persons George Hicks, Thomas Lide, and
James Coker.
February
2nd
Elizabeth Walsh appeared and gave satisfaction to the Church
Messengers were sent to Daniel McDaniel, John Pledger, Rhod
Booth, Rebecca Scott, Sarah Stubbs, Welcome Hodges and Sarah
Lang. Concluded to deal with any Member who has been guilty of
plundering. Gideon Parish was accused of plundering, he confessed
it & promised to make restoration.
March
2nd
No Church Meeting on account of high water.
1782
April
6th
The Church met and proceeded to business as follows
Gideon Parish was dismissed to the Church at Cheraw Hill.
Welcome Hodges gave satisfaction. Daniel Sparks, Tristram Thomas
and Owen Darby who were accused of dis orderly walking appeared
and gave the Church satisfaction
Whereas our late beloved Pastor the Revd. Mr. Winchester, in the
year 1779, baptized a number of negroes, and constituted them
into a distinct Church, and Whereas, they have no officer in the
Church, and as our present Pastor does not think it duty to take
the superintendency of both Churches: and as we believe there are
many of them truly pious we are desirous they should enjoy the
privileges of saints; we therefore desire brother Botsford to
invite such of them as he might Judge were pious to join this
Church. Accordingly the negroes were informed of the intention of
the Church, and applied for admission upon which the Church
requested brethren Botsford, John Evans, Josiah Evans, John
Wilds, Evander McIver, Enoch Evans, John David, and Abel Edwards
to examine them, in order for their admission Into the Church.
They were examined and 46 received.
N.B. Several more of them have been received since.
May
4th
The Church requested Edmund Botsford and Deacon Edward to favour
them, with a catalogue of the Books belonging to the Church and
to examine how many are missing.
The following persons living more convenient to the Cheraw
Church at the Hill, petitioned for Dismission, and accordingly
were dismissed viz.- Elizabeth Hicks, Mahetabel Irby, Hall
Hudson, Eleanor Hudson, Elizabeth Flanagan, Joseph Pledger, Sarah
Hewstess, and Elizabeth Medford.
June
1st
Mr. Botsford and Deacon Edwards reported that on examining the
Church Books there are 12 volumes wanting of the Catalogue given
by the Revd. Nicholas Bedgegood. Revd. Edmund Botsford applied to
the Church for the loan of the books, belonging to the Church,
now in the hands of the widow Wilds. The same was granted and Mr.
Botsford desired to give a receipt.
July
6th
The covenant read. Messrs. Botsford & James were appointed to
visit Rebecca Scott; Mr. James to visit Ed ward Gilman; Mr. Downes
to visit Rebecca Stubbs, and Mr. Botsford to visit Stinson-
Terrel, to cite the above to meet the church, and give
satisfaction for offenses committed.
1782
Augt.
3rd
Messrs. Terrel and Stinson appeared, and gave the Church
satisfaction.
Mrs. Anne Brown was received into the Church by Letter from
Charleston Church.
Augt.
31st
The Church Covenant read. Whereas Rebecca Scott and Sarah Stubb
appear to be incorrigible, concluded to excommunicate them the
next Lord's day publicly. Accordingly, they were excommunicated
Lord's day Septr. 8th.
Septr.
5th
The Church appointed Edmund Botsford, William Terrel, John Evans,
Thomas Evans, Tristram Thomas, Moses Pearson, and Evander McIver
delegates to represent them in the Association, which by
appointment is to meet here next month.
Brother Thomas was requested to speak to Owen Darby, Joseph Mason
and Mr. Stephens.
Sister Mary Cooper was dismissed to any Church of the same faith
& order.
October
3rd
The Church Covenant was read: Messengers were sent to Mary
Hudson.
Novr.
2nd
Brother Matthew Griffin died-- Abel Evans died.
1783
February
8th
Mary Goodwin died.
March
1st
Church Covenant was read. Mary Hudson was excommunicated.
Alice Lucas died.
April
Church met: and Jemima Bruce received: She had been baptized by
Mr. Winchester, but not received Into the Church before.
July Church met as usual- Covenant was read
August
11th Brother John Wilds died.
September
6th
The Church met, and proceeded to business as follows. Concluded
to insert the names of the members present at Church Meetings for
the future. -Concluded that our Minister have the privilege to
invite any Ministers to preach in our place of worship of other
denominations of principles, agreeably to our confession of
faith: and who has good credentials: and none but such. Neither
shall any Member introduce any Minister for the purpose of
preaching among us, knowing him to hold principles contrary to
our confession of faith.
Concluded to have a Monthly Meeting on the 2nd Lord's day after
next Monthly Meeting. Twenty Members were present at this
Meeting. It is necessary to copy the names, as they can be seen
by referr to the original.
1783
Septr.
13th
Obedlah Hudson died. (18th) Anne Baldee died.
Octr.
4th
The Church met, and appointed Edmund Botsford, Thomas Evans,
Junr. and Evander McIver Messengers to the Association.
Decr.
1st Died Sarah James. (4th) Sarah Evans died.
Decr.
6th The Church met for business. Covenant was read. Messengers were
sent to Eddy Stinson, George Trawicks, and Magnus Cargill.
Sixteen Members were present at this Meeting.
1784
Janry.
29th
Thomas Evans Senr. died. (18th) Mary Evans wife of Josiah Evans
died.
April
3rd
The Church Met for business. 19 members were present.
May
24th
Died Celete Goodwin.
June
5th
The Church met for business: Twenty-five members were present.
Elizabeth Gennens late Raburn, who had been guilty of disorderly
conduct, confessed her fault, as also Eddy Stinson who was guilty
of the same crime, but were desired to desist from Communion,
till the Church were better satisfied of their repentance. Daniel
McDaniel was excommunicated.
Tristram Thomas /was/ desired to acquaint 0. Darby that unless he
appeared and gave the Church satisfaction, he would be
excommunicated next month.
Enoch Evans son of Thomas E., was baptized also Moses, belonging
to Genl. McIntosh's Estate. Prince, servant of Thos. Powe, Esq.,
Hannah, servant of Dan'l Sparks, Maria belonging to Mrs. Kolb.
John Edmunson was received by experience, and Esther Brown by
letter from Catfish.
July
3rd
The Church met. 20 members were present. Mrs. Trawicks, wife of
George T., gave an account of her conversion- was accepted.
The Church concluded that persons guilty of the following crimes
viz Murder, Adultery, theft, Swearing or drunkenness, should be
summoned to appear at the next Church meeting, after they had be
accused to the Church, and If such did not appear, or send a
reasonable excuse for their non-appearance, and give satisfaction
of their repentance, they should be excommunicated.
Mrs. Sloane, and Elizabeth Walsh were sent to and desired to show
cause, why they should not be excommunicated, they both having
been guilty of disorderly conduct.
July
31st
Members present at this meeting 19. Mrs. Sloan appeared
& gave satisfaction. Elizabeth Walsh, not being able to
attend, by Information of her Mother, here case postponed
Celia Evans gave an account of the work of Grace on her soul-
Accepted.
July
31st
Owen Darby having been guilty of drunkenness several times, and
as he appeared to continue In the practice of that vice: and as
he has not made his appearance though often cited, concluded to
excommunicated, and he was, accordingly.
August
22nd
Penr. Traweeks, Hanibel a free man, Bob belonging to the estate
of Abel Wilds, and Pey belonging to the Est. of Col. Kolb were
baptized.
Paul Baldee died.
Septr.
4th
The Church met for business as usual. 28 members were present.
The Covenant was read. Bro. Shadrack Fuller was dismissed. Eddy
Stinson gave satisfaction. Bro. John David was sent to Elizabeth
Walsh to know the reason of her not appearing as desired.
Septr.
5th
This day Communion. Celia Evans, Bona Svt. Of Evander McIver,
Betty, Svt. of M. Cargill, and Bob were baptized who together
with those baptized before, were received into the Church.
Died Mary Hollingsworth.
Octr.
2nd
Church met: 22 members were present. Covenant was read.
Octr.
12th
Elizabeth Walsh's case laid over.
Pete Kolb was baptized.
Octr.
14th
Died William Terrell
Octr.
31st
John Edmundson and Rebecca his wife, were dismissed to any church
of the same faith and order.
Novr.
2nd
Joshua Terrel died.
Novr.
6th
Church met. Elizabeth Walsh's case laid over.
Brethren Edmund Botsford, Aaron Pearson and Evander McIver were
appointed delegates to the Association in Charleston, which by
appointment is to be held on Monday after the 4th Lord's day in
this month.
Twenty Members were present at this Meeting.
1785
Janry.
1st
Twenty-Two members met for business. William Cherry and Sarah his
wife were dismissed to Cashaway Church. Died William James.
Whereas Elizabeth Walsh has not appeared, to show cause, why she
should not be excommunicated; and as it appears by information
from one of the members that she has not a proper regard for her
crime, concluded to excommunicate her: which was done
accordingly.
Janry.
15th
Died Walter Downes (27th) John Hughes died.
Febry.
12th
Church met for business. Sixteen Members were present.
Nothing was transacted worthy of record.
Febry.
13th
Mary Winds died.
March
19th
Died Edward Jones.
April
3rd
Members present at this Meeting seventeen. Messrs. Abel Edwards,
John David and Evander McIver were ap pointed a Committee to
revise the Church Covenant, which appears to the Church to be
deficient in some things.
Whereas Information was given to the Church that Mary Walsh has
entered herself a Scholar in a dancing School, Messrs. John Evans
and John David were appointed to request her to appear and answer
for the same.
Moses Pearson and his wife were dismissed to Cashaway Church.
Mr. Botsford Application being made our Pastor visited the
Charles ton Church in February, March, and a part of April. That
visit to being now destitute of a Pastor: he remained eight weeks
in which time he baptized Eleven persons. At his return,
Charleston the church in Charleston sent a letter of thanks to
this church.
May
9th
John Stinson departed this life.
June
4th
Twenty Members were present at this Meeting. The Messengers sent
to Mary Walsh reported, that she did not choose to appear, and
desired that her name might be e rased from the Church covenant,
She was therefore ex communicated. Concluded to meet on Saturday
18th inst.
June
18
Met according to appointment. The Committee appointed to revise
the Church covenant reported. The covenant was presented, and
after some alterations were adopted unanimously. Concluded to set
apart Saturday 2nd July as a day of solemn prayer to God for his
blessing on this Church, and for signing the covenant. [Copy of
Church Covenant written, very long document.]
N.B. The Church was Incorporated as per Act of Assembly 1785.
After prayer, Sermon &c, we proceeded to sign the covenant. About
52 members signed it. Several were absent, and it was concluded
that at the next monthly /meeting/ those who are absent be
requested to sign It.
(Copy of typewritten 1918 Church Covenant followed.]
August
6th
After reading the covenant those who had not before, signed their
names. Jesse Evans and Rachel Evans were examination for baptism,
and received. Rebecca Hodges was dismissed to Cashaway Church.
Jesse & Rachel Evans were baptized.
Octr.
1st
At this Church Meeting brethren Tristram Thomas and E. Botsford
were appointed delegates to attend the Association at the High
Hills of Santee. N.B. This day a demand was made of the legacies
left the Church by Thomas and Josiah James.
Decr.
27th
Departed this life, Mrs. Sarah Wilds, daughter of Mr. James
James.
1786
March
31st
Church Meeting Members present Edmund Botsford, Abel Edwards,
John David, &ct. The following brethren were chosen Trustees for
the Church Viz Edmund Botsford, Abel Edwards, John David, Enoch
Evans, Evander McIver, Thomas Evans, Josiah Evans, Enoch Evans,
Jr., Jesse Evans and Abel Goodwin. Any Three of the above to
transact business. Abel Edwards chosen acting Trustee. Several
brethren were desired to speak to some of the members who had
acted disorderly.
Septr.
30th
Church Meeting. Present nineteen members. John Stephens and
Charles Mason were excommunicated. Bro. Tristram Thomas and wife,
John Williams and L. Bingham were dismissed by Letter.
Novr.
4th
Church meeting. Present sixteen members- The following persons
were excommunicated:
Decr.
2nd
Church meeting. Present Ten members. John David and Evander
McIver were appointed to settle with Josiah Evans and Thomas
Evans for monies left to the Church by Josiah Evans and Thomas
James. Evander McIver was desired to assist the Deacons.
1787
Janry.
7th
Church Meeting- Nothing to record.
Febry.
3rd
Church Meeting- no record.
March
3rd
Church Meeting- Concluded that agreeably to the Word of GOD it is
not right that one member should sue another
March
31st
Church Meeting. Requested Thomas Evans to have the Titles of Land
given by Mr. Kolb proven and recorded: and Edmund Botsford to
speak to Revd. Mr. Lewis respecting the Books borrowed of our
Church.
Decr.
1st
Church Meeting. John David and Evander McIver who were
appointed to settle with Josiah Evans and Thomas Evans.
Reported as follows- amount of legacy left to the Church by
Thomas James In the month of February 1780 was 100 L Currency,
when depreciated according to Law is 6/9 Sterling. The amount
left by Josiah James was 10,000 L Currency, when depreciated is
28 L Sterling.
1788
Febry.
2nd
Church meeting. Alexander Walden and wife dismissed by letter.
Appointed a day of Fasting, and prayer for a revival of religion.
May
3rd
Church Meeting. Welcome Hodge was excommunicated.
N.B. From the commencement of 1786 concluded to record in this
Book only such things as are deemed necessary to be kept on
record, out of the Minutes taken at each Church meeting.
Septr.
27th
Appointed our brethren, Edmund Botsford, Josiah Evans, &
Thomas Evans messengers to the Association.
Novr.
7th
Died Arnold Colvin.
Decr.
31st
Died Nancy Gilman.
1789
July
11th
Church Meeting. Betsy Raburn excommunicated for Adultery.
Two Negroes were examined for baptism.
Augt.
1st
Church Meeting. Appointed Messrs. Abel Edwards, Abel Goodwin,
Enoch Evans, and Evander McIver to enquire of Capt. Dewitt the
boundary of the Land on which the Meeting-House stands, and to
report the next meeting. Comfort Hinley was dismissed.
Septr.
5th
Church Meeting
Octr.
31st
Church Meeting.
Decr.
5th
Church Meeting.
1790
July
31st
Church met. Agreed that a Bond given by Thomas Evans for the sum
of the legacy left this Church by Josiah James deceased, shall be
considered as a fund for the Church, not to be used for any
purpose for a year to come. Abel Edwards, John David, M. McNott,
Enoch Evans, and Evander McIver are appointed a committee to
adopt a plan for the repair of the meeting House, and enclosing
the grave yard, and place the same before the Church at their
next meeting.
Septr.
4th
The Church met. The committee above mentioned reported that it
will be necessary to have new Sills, and the House raised on
pillars of brick, and a new Pulpit: To have the stairs of the
Gallery removed, and a Shed the length of the House-feet wide for
the use of the Negroes and a good board and post fence around the
burying ground. All of which they suppose will amount to 120 L
Sterling.
Daniel Sparks was dismissed.
Deacon Edwards was requested to procure a small Trunk to deposit
the papers in, which belong to the Church.
Octr.
l6th
Church met. Messrs Botsford, Edwards and McIver were chosen to
represent the Church in the Association.
Decr.
25th
Church met. N.B. A great revival this year. Thirty were baptized.
1791
March
5th
Church Met. Agreed to adopt the plan proposed by the
Association for raising a fund, to support young men in their
preparation for the ministry- The following Brethren were
appointed a committee to hear the experience of Negroes; and to
settle any matters among them viz Edmund Botsford, Abel Edwards,
John David, Enoch Evans,Senr., Thomas Evans, Enoch Evans, Junr.,
and Evander McIver.
Monday next a day of prayer. Mary Cochran was dismissed.
April
2nd
Monday next a day of prayer.
April
29th
Monday a day of prayer.
June
4th
Church met. John Bennet was dismissed.
July
2nd Church met. A charity sermon to be preached.
August
6th
The Committee appointed to wait on Capt. Dewitt reported that
they had settled the business. Brother Botsford was requested to
cite Charles Lide to appear & answer the accusation charged
against him.
Septr.
3rd
Church met. Charles Lide, was excommunicated. This had been a
very promising youth. Abel Edwards, Enoch Evans, & Evander McIver
were requested to lease a piece of Land of Mr. Benjamin Kolb
Admr. of the Estate of Col. Kolb.
Octr.
8th
Church met: Appointed Messrs. A. Edwards, J. David, Thomas Evans,
Enoch Evans, Jur., Enoch Evans, Senr., and convenes at
Edmunds Botsford to represent the Church In the Association to be
held here.
Decr.
3rd
Church met. Monday next a day of prayer.
1792
Febry
4th
Church met. no record.
March
3rd
Church met. no record.
March
17th Agreed to raise Three pounds towards printing Mr. Holcombes
sermon preached at Association.
May
12th
Church met. The price fixed for the Seats, are as follows- The
Two front Seats at L 5 each. The next at L 4.10 S. The back ones
at L 3. Mr. Winchester's at L 6.
June
2nd
Church met, No Record.
June
30th
Church met, No Record.
Augt.
4th
Church met, No Record.
Septr.
Church met, No Record.
Octr.
6th
Church met: Appointed Messrs. Botsford, McIver, Vining to
represent the Church in the Association at Coosawhatchle,
Botsford one of the Committee as he was last year.
1793
Janry.
5th
Church met. Ell Burdo & his wife Eve were dismissed. Moses a
negro excommunild. Monday a meeting for Prayer.
March
2nd
Church met. No record made.
March
2nd
When Mr. Winchester left this Church there were 220 white persons
members: which was In September 1779. At this state of time there
are but 48 of those left In the Church. The rest are dead,
dismissed, excommunicated or gone to other parts.
April
6th
Several members were written to.
May
4th
Church met. No record made. Revd. John Gano visited us this
month.
June
4th
Church met. No record made.
August
1st
Church met. No record made.
October
5th
Abel Goodwin was excommunicated, Enoch Evans, Junr. & Joseph Cook
were appointed to represent us in the Association, to meet at the
High Hills.
October
12th
Abel Edwards died. 5th May 1777 chosen Deacon. He was he was much
esteemed in life & his death much lamented.
In Novr. our pastor extremely ill.
1794
Janry
4th
The Church met. A committee was appointed to inquire in
to the case of Mary Ann Baker, and report to the Church.
Febry.
1st
Church Meeting. Evander McIver was this day chosen Deacon.
Evander McIver, and Enoch Evans, Junr. were ap pointed to settle
with Mrs. Wilson, and the Executors of Josiah Evans, the Legacies
left to the Church by Doctor James P. Wilson and Josiah Evans.
The Executors of Abel Edwards were requested to procure a Bond
and Security of John McIntosh for the sum of L 110 in his hands
left to the Church by Abel Edwards. Enoch Evans, Junr. was
requested to assist the Deacons In their office.
March
1st
Church meeting: Deacon John David and Enoch Evans, Junr. were
appointed to request of the Revd. Joshua Lewis, either to return
the books loaned him by the Church or to pay for them.
April
5th Church meeting: no record.
May
3rd
Robert Parsley was received by letter; from the Church on Deep
Creek.
May
31st
Church Meeting: Deacons David & McIver and Enoch Evans Junr. were
requested to meet a committee from the Church at Cheraw Hill
respecting the books loaned the Rev'd. Mr. Lewis.
July
5th
Church Meeting: Some members were written to: and some were
appointed to wait on others &c.
Augt.
No Meeting: There being a Fresh In the River.
Sept.
5th The Church met: no record made.
Octr.
4th
Church met: The Church unanimously agreed to receive a Bond of
Messrs. Drury Robertson & Morgan Brown, for one Hundred pounds
sterling: the Legacy of Abel Edwards. The following is a copy of
the receipt given by the Church for the same.
Recd. this 4th October 1794 of Mrs. Sarah Edwards, Exr. & Edward
Edwards & Evander McIver Exrs. of the Est. of the late Abel
Edwards a Bond for L 100 on Drury Robertson & Morgan Brown recd.
by us as full satisfaction, for the legacy left by the said Abel
Edwards, to the Incorporate Baptist Church at Welsh Neck, Pee
Dee. Done at our Church meeting, 4th Octr. 1794 and ordered by
the Church to be signed for & in behalf of the whole church
Edmund Botsford, John David, Enoch Evans, Senr. Trustees for said
Church
Appointed E. Botsford, Deacon McIver, & Jno. Killingsworth to the
Association.
Octr.
4th Abel Goodwin Excomm.td for Immorality & apostacy.
Novr.
6th
Enoch Evans, Junr. died.
December
6th
Church meeting: Some members were sent to. Martin Dewitt was
appointed to assist Evander McIver in settling the legacies left
to the Church.
1795
Janry
10th
The Church: No record made.
March
6th
The Church met. Mary Ann Baker was excommunicated for marrying a
man whose wife was living. The Church a greed to loan brother
Botsford L 100 Sterling for one year and give him the interest
due on the Church's funds, John David, Thomas Evans, Macky McNott
& Evander McIver are appointed a Committee to settle this
business.
May
2nd
The Church met: John Williams was dismissed.
Augst.
1st
The Church met: Barbara Judity was dismissed. Concluded to have
prayer meetings on the days, the Church meets for business.
Octr.
6th
Appointed E. Botsford, John David & Evr. McIver to represent the
Church in the Association: E. Botsford to be on the Gen'l
Committee.
Decr.
5th
The Church met: Agnes Creel was dismissed
1796
Janry.
2nd
The Church met: Rachel David was excommunicated.
Febry.
7th
Caty Botsford died.
April
2nd
The Church met: Several members were sent to.
April
7th Sealy Evans died.
April
30th
The Church met: Nothing to record.
June
4th
The Church met: Several members appeared & gave satisfaction.
Bro. Botsford informed the Church, that he should give up the
pastoral charge of the Church, at the close of this year.
July
2nd
Macky McNot, Martin Dewitt & Joseph Jones appointed Trustees in
the place of those who are dead. Evr. McIver appointed Acting
Trustee. Agreed to give Mr. Botsford the Interest due the Churchs
funds.
Augt.
6th
Church met: Elizabeth Mason was dismissed. Thomas Evans was
excommunicated.
Octr.
14th Church met: Thomas Mason was excommunicated.
Novr.
5th
Church met: Ordered that Mr. Botsford deliver the Church's Books
to Evander McIver.
Decr.
3rd
Church met: The following persons were dismissed: viz Mr.
Botsford Edmund Botsford, Aaron Pearson, & his wife, Burrell &c
dismissed Huggins & his wife, John Killingsworth & his wife,
Joseph Lister & his wife, & William Beasley & his wife.
Decr.
31st
Church met: Jno Dridges & wife dismissed; Concluded to write to
several gentlemen in the ministry for their assistance, while we
remain destitute of a pastor. There are at this time only 31
members of the Church. The others dead, dismissed &c.
Edmund Botsford was born In Old England Novr. 1st 1745;
Arrived in Charleston 28th Janry. 1766; baptized March 14th 1773;
married Susannah Nunn July 20th 1773 came to this place Octr.
1779; went to Virginia June 1st 1780, returned Decr. 11th 1781.
Took the charge of this Church Janry.5th 1782 married Caty Evans,
May 3rd 1791. He baptized 92 persons who joined this Church, &
several in Charles ton & elsewhere since his residence on this
place, Jany. 1797, members 63 whites, 64 blacks = 127. 16
baptized in 1796.
1797
Febry
4th
What follows, is in the handwriting of the late venerable Deacon
Evander McIver.
At a Church meeting- it being Saturday- the following members
were present viz: John David, Samuel Evans, Martin Dewitt, Enoch
Evans, Joseph Jones, & Evr. McIver. Bro. John Williams' case
being considered, It is agreed that the brethren on the
South-west side of the River, contribute to the relief of his
wants.
March
4th
Saturday. Church met: present John David, Enoch Evans,
Samuel Evans, Evander McIver & Martin Dewitt, Revd. This day 20
minutes of the last Charleston Association.
April
1st
Church met. present, John David, Mackey McNott, Martin
Dewitt, Josiah David, Evander McIver, Enoch Evans, Sam Evans,
William Lang & John Williams.
Also present with us, Revd. David Lilly, to whom we had
previously written, desiring that he would visit us: who at our
request, consents to be with us, this day and tomorrow two weeks.
May
6th
The Church met and with us Revd. Evan Pugh. Appointed Brethren
Samuel Evans, Evander McIver, and Martin Dewitt to apply to the
Revd. David Cooper of Jeffries Creek, for a part of his time, to
preach to us statedly.
June
10th
The Church met. Revd. David Cooper attended: and agrees to attend
us monthly, each second Saturday and Sunday in the Month. As a
compensation for which, we agree to make him up what we can
conveniently, by subscription.
Communion Tomorrow.
July
No Church Meeting.
August
Second Sunday Mr. Cooper baptized Phebe servant of Alexr.
McIntosh, Esqr. Also Allen Winney svts of J. McIver.
1798
Janry.
6th
Church met: nothing to record.
February
The 4th Sunday in this month, Revd. Mr. Cooper baptized Raney &
Dellla svts, of D.R. Williams.
March
25th
The 4th Sunday Frace, Svt. of W.R. Williams, & Amy & Marsh, svts.
of the Estate of Joshua Edwards, were baptized
March
25th
Bill a negro man, being charged with adultery & not giving
satisfaction was excommunicated.
March
31st
Church met: Revd. David Lilly was with us, and agrees to remain
the ensuing week. Concluded to hold a prayer meeting on Tuesday
next,. according to the appointment of the Association.
April
21st
Church met: Present with us, Revd. David Lilly, who agrees to
take the pastoral Charge of the Church during this year. Resolved
to continue to subscribe for 18 mos. of the Baptist Register also
Resolved that a subscription be raised to build a Meeting House
on Society Hill. The Church agrees to board bro. Lilly & his
family till the end of the year, or while expedient.
June
2nd
Brother David Lilly having removed his family; presented his
Letter of Dismission, and was received as a member of this
Church, and invited to take the pastoral charge there of which he
accepts during the present year.
Church met: The minutes of a meeting of the subscribers for
building a Meeting House on Society Hill, were presented, read,
and ordered to be filed with the Records of the Church. Agreed to
examine the List of Church members. The Church agreed to loan.
1OO L Sterling due by Mr. Robertson to the Church to Bro. Evander
McIver; whose Obligation with Security to be taken & executed
this day.
Augt.
4th
Church met. Requested bro. Lilly to write to Mrs. Anne Goodwin of
Georgetown respecting a Letter of Dismission. Recd. of bro. E.
McIver his Bond for the above mentioned 100 L, and his note for
14 L which is delivered to the care of Bro. John David. The
Titles for Two acres of Land of Capt. Williams Dewitt, on Society
Hill, to the Church are now in the care of Bro. E. McIver, who is
requested to have them proven and recorded. Church concluded to
have preaching at the next meeting so as to give those members an
opportunity to sign the Church Covenant, who have not yet done
so.
Sept.
1st
Church met: nothing to record.
Octr.
6th
Church met: Resolved that bro._Lilly be requested to preach a
charity sermon, the Third Sunday in this month and that a
collection be made afterwards, In support of the Funds of the
Association.
Novr.
2nd
No Church meeting on account of unpleasant weather. From this
period to July 1803, there is no Record of any meeting, The
presumption is, that the Records have been lost. We Must
therefore pass over in ignorance a long period of useful and
interesting matter. It will be perceived however, that during
this time the Revd. Mr. Lilly Supplied the Church, at least
occasionally If not constantly.
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