55A 1860 Jan 21 Jan 21 The Church of Christ in conference Brother Gibson Boyett Moderator 1st invited brethren and sisters from sister churches of the faith and order of this church to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgments 4th called for references 5th called for maters of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business and went into the choice of a clerk by ballot to fill the vacancy of brother Jordan and chose brother Will Amos unanimously also took up the case of choosing one deacon and (?) for the same to our next conferance agreed that the 8th notice of our decorum stand as first framed and the rules of decorum be read at the same time by (request of?) brother Boyd. we agree to release him from our service and went into choice of another supply by ballot and chose brother T. J. Gardner unanimously Brother Gardner being present answered the church he will try to serve. We set apart Friday before the 4th Lord for the ordination and request brethren G. B. Driskil Dozier and W. T. Hayes to attend us as presbyters Brother Gardner Williams and Staggert to bear the letter 1860 55B Jan 22 Called Conference Sabath took up the reference of yesterday relative to the choice of a deacon and chose brother Morgan I. Burk. E. M. Amos, Clk Feb 23 The church of Christ in conference Brother Daniel Dozier moderator 1st invited brethern and sisters of the faith and order of this church to seets with us. 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members and Brother T. J. Gardner and Sister Helen Gardner was received by letter 3rd Called for refferances and took up the referance of our last conference relative to the ordination of brother Gardner to the ministry & for want of a presbitery refered the same to our next conference Also took up the referance of our last conference relative to the ordination of a deacon and refered the same to our next conference and agreed to send for Brethren Boyett, Hays, Long, Dozier and Briskil to visit us and ajoin the ordination Feb 25 Br T. J. Gardner Moderator 1 invited visiting bretheren to seets 2 opened the dore of the church 3 called for acknowledgments 4 called for refereances 5 called for gospel dealing 6 called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos Clk 56 Record of Deed State of Alabama Know all these presents that I Elizabeth Ganey Butler County of the county of Butler and state afforesaid for and in consideration of one dollar to me in hand paid by Wiley Jordan, Deacon of the Ivy Creek Baptist Church the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge do herein grant bargain sell in feoff and confirm unto the said Wiley Jordan and his successors as deacon of the Primitive baptist church of Ivy Creek for church and school purposes the following described land to wit: Commencing at the north east corner turning two hundred yards west, thence due South to beaver branch thence down Beaver branch to the line thence North to the North east corner said land being a portion of the North East fourth of the southwest fourth of section No four 4 township No eight 8 of Range seventeen 17 containing t(word missing) acres more or less lying and being in the county of Butler and embraced in the District of lands subject to entry at Greenville Alabama together with all and singular her? demands thereunto belonging or apertaining to have and to hold the affore granted land to the said Wiley Jordan and his successors as deacon of said Ivy Creek church and where?of soever? and do covenant with said Wiley Jordan and his successors as deacon of said church that I am lawfully sei(zed?) in feeoff the affore granted premises ? they are free from any encumberance 57 and that I have a good right to sell and convey the same to the said Wiley Jordan and his successors as Deacon of said Ivy Creek church and that I will and my heirs and assigns shall warrant and defend the said premises to the said Wiley Jordan and his successors as Deacon of Ivy Creek church forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons in witness whereoff (sic) I the said Elizabeth Ganey have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 23rd? day of July 1851?/59?. Signed Elizabeth Ganey State of Alabama I George I. Staggers Justice of the Peace in and for Butler County said county hereby certify that Elizabeth Ganey whose name is signed to the foregoing conveyance and who is known to me acknowledged before me on this day after being informed of the contents of the conveyance she executed the same whereby on the day the same bears date given under my hand this 23rd? day of July 1851?/59? Signed George J. Staggers Justice of the Peace 58 March Conference 24 The Church of Christ in conference brother S. Long moderator 1st invited brethren and sisters in the faith and order of this church to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called refferences and took up the referance of our last conference relative to the ordination of brother T.J. Gardner to the ministry and brethren Boyett Long and Driskil being present proceeded to the ordination by the imposition of hands and prayer also took up the referance relative to the ordination of brother Burk as deacon the same presbitors being present proseeded by the imposition of hands and prayer 4th called for miscellaneous business and brother Wiley Jordan called for a letter of dismission which was granted. E. M. Amos Clk April The Church of Christ in conference Brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brethren and sisters in the faith and order of this church to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3r called for acknowledgements 4 called for referances 5 called for matters of gospel dealing 6 called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos C Clk 59 1860 May 26 The Church of Christ in conference brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters from sister churches of the faith and order of this church to seet with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th Enquired for referances 5th Enquired for maters of gospel dealing 6th Enquired for miscellaneous business and adopted the Rules of Decorum as drafted by our clerk also went into choice of delegates to the union meeting and choose brethren E. M. Amos J. M. Burk & and Bartholomew Staggers in case of failure Also agreed to commune and wash feet at our July meeting Also agreed to come prepared to pay for elements for communion also tablecloth & towels and basins for foot washing. E. M. Amos, Ch Clk June 23 June Conference The Church at Ivy Creek in conference Brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3 Enquired for acknowedgments 4 Enquired for referances and took up the referance of our last conference relative to the letter to the union meeting and reconsidered such portion of the minit as related to the choosing delegates (??) 5th called for mater of gospel dealing 6 Called for miscellaneous business and agreed to go into choice of delegates at our next meeting E. M. Amos Clk 60 1860 Friday July 20 The church of Christ in conference brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters from sister churches of the faith and order of this church to seet with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th Enquired for references and took up the reference of our last conference relative to the choice of delegates to the union meeting and refer the same to our conference tomorrow 5th called for miscellaneous business A. M. Amos C Clk Saturday July 21 The church in conference brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for references and took up the reference of yesterday’s conference relative to the choice of delegates to the union meeting and chose brethren T. J. Gardner B Staggers and J. M. Burk in case of failure 5th called for miscellaneous business A. M. Amos Clk August 25 The church of Christ in conference brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters from sister churches of the faith and order of this church to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th Enquired for references 5th called for matters of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business and went to choice of delegates to the association and chose Brethren B. Staggers T. J. Gardner E. M. Amos in case of failior The clerk to 61 pre(pare?) the letter also agreed to set apart our September conference for choosing a pastor for the ensueing year enually E. M. Amos, Clk September Conference Sept 22 The church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters from sister churches of the faith and order of this church to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members and Sister Martha A. J. Amos came forward and was received on experience of grace 3rd called for references and read and received the letter prepared by the clerk to the association also took up our enual references relative to the choice of a pastor for the ensuing year by ballot and chose brother T. J. Gardner unanimously Br Gardner being present defers an answer til tomorrow 5th called for miscellaneous business Sabbath Br Gardner failed to answer the church October conference Oct 24 The church in conference brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances and took up the reference of our last conferance relative to Brother Gardners answer he answered the church will serve 62 5th called for matters of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business and read the Articles of faith and Rules of Decorum E. M. Amos, Clk November 24th 1860 No Conference E. M. Amos, CC December Conference 1860 Friday 21 The Church of Christ in conference brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters to seet with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for references 4th called for acknowledgements 5 called for gospel dealing 6 Called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos C Clk Saturday Decr 22 1860 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Br T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances 5 called for gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business and Brother Richard Williams called for a letter of Dismission request granted also resolved that we insert our unfellowship resolutions in our church book and also in the Rules of Decorum. E. M. Amos C C 63 Non fellowship Resolutions to the institutions of the day We will not hold in fellowship any church that holds any member in her that is a member of any of the following institutions to witTheological Schools Tract Societies Missionary Societies Bible Societies Sunday School union Temperance Societies State ConventionOddNeither will we hold any church in fellowship that will hold any member in her that belongs to the Masonic fraternity Odd Fellows Sons of Temperance or any other secret institution that does now or may here after exist or any church receiving members from the Missionary boddy without baptism. E. M. Amos, Ch Clk January Conferance 1861 Jan 19 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Brother Henry Solomon Moderater 1st Invited brothers and sisters from sisters churches to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances 5th called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos Ch Clk Sabbath 20th The church met and after preaching by Br. T. J. Gardner the church commemorated the suffering and death of Jesus Christ E. M. Amos 64 Feb 16 No Conference Mar 23 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st Invited brothers and to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances 5th called for maters of gospel dealing 6 called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos Clk April Conference 1861 Apr 20 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters from sisters churches to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances 5th called for maters of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business April 21 The church met and commemorated the death and sufering of Jesus Christ E. M. Amos Clk May Conference May 18 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters from sisters churches to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances 5th called for maters of gospel dealing 65 6th called for miscellaneous business and unamiously agreed to wash feet at each communion season also set apart Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in June to go into choice of a Deacon E.M. Amos Clk June Conference 1861 June 15 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference T J Gardner Moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members and Brother Benjamin Barret & Sister Elizabeth his wife came forward and was received by letter 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for references and took up the referance of our last conference relative to the choice of a deacon and chose Brother Bartholomew Staggers he being present answers the church he will serve and we set apart Friday before the ?? and agreed to send for Bretheren G. Boyett D. Dosier and J. Long as presbitors 5th called for maters of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business and went into the choice of delegates to the union meeting and chose Brethern T. J. Gardner B. Barret B. Staggers J. M. Burch & E. M. Amos in case of failure the clerk to prepare a letter E. M. Amos Clk 66 1861 July 19 July Conference Friday The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference T J Gardner Moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for references & read the articles of faith together with the rules of decorum and nonfellowship resolutions also took up the referance of our last conferance relative to the ordination of Brother Staggers as Deacon & brethren Boyett & Gardner being present proceeded by the laying on of hands & prayer 5 called for miscellaneous business Saturday July 20 the church continued her conferance 1st Invited brothers and sisters to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members and brother Varnold Reeve was received on experience 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for references 5th called for maters of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business and resolved our petition for the general meeting next year at this place also agreed to rais a fund to defray church purposes and appointed brother Staggers as church treasurerto defrayE. M. Amos Clk 67 August Conference 1861 18 The church of Christ in conference Br T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st Opened the dore for the reception of members 2nd called for referances 3 Called for miscellaneous business and went into choice of delegates to the association and chose Bretheren T. J. Gardner Bartholomew Staggers & Benjamin Barret in case of failure The clerk to prepare a letter E. M. Amos Clk September Conference 1861 Sept 21 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances and took up our enual reference relative to the choice of a supply for the ensueing year and chose Brother T. J. Gardner unanimously he being present we called on him for an answer he agreed to serve also took up the referance of our last conference and read and received the letter prepared by the clerk for association. 5th called for matters of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos Clk 68 October Conference Oct 19 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters from sister churches of the faith and order of this church to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances and read the articles of faith together with the rules of decorum and nonfellowship resolutions 5th called for maters of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business and agreed to rais money by our next meeting to pay Mr. Reeves for halling our flooring. E. M. Amos Clk November Conference Nov 16th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters from sister churches of the faith and order of this church to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances and agreed to pass over the referances of our last conference til the next 5th called for mater of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellanous business and unanimously agreed to discharge our building committee. E. M. Amos Clk 69 December conference 1860 Decr 13th Friday The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for miscellaneous business and resolved that we grant brother Daniel Clancy junior a building situation on the southwest corner of our land and appointed Brethren E. M. Amos & T. J. Gardner to mark the boundary line E. M. Amos Ch Clk Saturday 14 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters from sister churches to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances & took up the referance of our last conference & refer the same to our next conferance 5th called for mater of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos Ch Clk January Conference 1862 Jan 18 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances & took up the referance of our last conference relative to making up money to pay Mr. Reeves for halling our lumber and made $1.75 there being 75 ct behind also read the rules of decorum and articles of faith 70 5th called for maters of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business Benjamin Barrett Clk Protem February conference Feb 15th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances 5th called for maters of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business and took up the case of James M. Reeves nailing up our house and appointed a committee consisting of brethren B. Staggers, J. M. Burk & B. Barrett to visit him and know the cause why he has done so. E. M. Amos, Clk March No Conference April Conference April 19th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances and took up the referance of our last conference relative to the committee that was sent to see Mr. Reeves heard the report of the committee & discharged them also read the Articles of Faith 71 together with the Rules of Decorum and nonfellowship resolutions 5th called for matter of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos Clk 1862 May 17 May Conference The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters from sister churches of the faith to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for references 5th called for a mater of Gospel dealing 6th Called for miscellaneous business and went into choice of delegates to the union meeting and chose brethren T. J. Gardner, B. Staggers J. M. Burk E. M. Amos and B. Barrett in case of failure The clerk to prepare a letter by our next meeting E. M. Amos Clk June 14 June Conference The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st opened the dore for the reception of members 2nd invited brothers and sisters from sister churches of the faith to seets with us 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for references and read and received the letter prepared for the union meeting by the clerk 72 5th called for a mater of Gospel dealing 6th Called for miscellaneous business and dispenced with the enual meeting on Friday also sister Sarah Barber called for a letter of dismission. The requested granted E. M. Amos Clk 1862 July Conference July 19 The primitive Baptist church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Br. T. J. Gardner Mod. 1st invited brothers and sisters churches of the faith and order of this church to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for references and read the rules of decorum 5th called for a mater of gospel dealing 6th Called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos Clerk Sabbath the church met and commemorated the death and suffering of Jesus Christ Clerk July 26 The church opened the dore for reception of members & sister Martha Redman came forward and was rec’d on an experience of grace 73 Ala Butler County July Friday 25th 1862 Minutes of the General Meeting The union meetingmet at Ivyof the 4 District of the Conecuh River Association met and the introductory sermon was delivered by Elder Daniel Dozier from the 14 chapter of John and 272 piece I leave with you my piece I give unto you not as the world give unto you let not your hearts be troubled you believe in god believe also in me after 30 minutes recess the delegates repaired to the house and proceeded to business 1st Appointed Br D. Dosier, Moderator & E. M. Amos Clerk 2nd Invited visiting brethren in the ministry to seets with us 3rd Read letters from 7 churches 4th Offered opertunity to churches of our order to attach themselves to this boddy 5th called for correspondents 6th Resolved that the next cession of our boddy convene with the church at New Providence Pike County Ala on Saturday before the last lords day in July 1863 7th Appointed the following committee to arrange preaching during the meeting M. Wells J. G. Curington J Carter A Cook J. T. Dees & G. W. King together with the delegates of this church. The delegates report S Long & T. J. Gardner preach into the forenoon in the order of their names & brethren Norris and Boyett in the afternoon on Sabbath brethren Medley & Dosier in the forenoon & Boyett & Norris in the afternoon in the order of their names 74 8th Appointed Br. T. J. Gard(ner?) to preach the next introductory sermon 9th Appointed Br T. J. Gardner to prepare a report of this meeting for the association 10 Adjorned til 9:00 tomorrow morning Saturday July 26 The meeting met according to adjournment and opened by singing & prayer by the Moderator 1st again offered opertunity for corrrespondents rec’d none 2nd Resolved that we continue correspondents with the 1st & 3rd District & appointed correspondents as follows to the 1st District Brethren T. J. Gardner J. M. Burk B. Staggers & Wm A. Coe?/Cox?, Br Gardner to prepare a letter to the 3rd district G. W. King Calvin Dorman K? S. Henry & Curtis Spivy Br C. Dorman to prepare a letter 3rd Read and received the report prepared for the association The brethren appeared in the order of their names & preached the word with zeal and abillity to a large and attentive congregation to good affect as we hope? Clerk 75 1862 August Conference August 16 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters from sister churches of the faith and order of this church to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members and Sister Nancy Burk came forward and was received on experience of grace also Sister Elizabeth J. Holland was received on experience of grace 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances 5th called for a mater of Gospel dealing 6th Called for miscellaneous business and went into choice of delegates to the association and chose brethren T. J. Gardner J. M. Burk & B. Madge in case of failure The clerk to prepare a letter E. M. Amos, Clk Sept 20 1862 The Church Ivy Creek in conference Br T. J. Gardner Moderator 1 invited Brethren of our faith to a seat with us from sister churches Opened the door for Reception of members 3 called for acknowledgements 4 for reference to up the case of the letter of the association red and received 5 went into a suply for another year called Brother T. J. Gardner and called on him for answer he defered till tomorrow T. J. Gardner Moderator and Clerk protem Henry Solomon 76 18 Oct 1862 The church at Ivy Creek met in conference 1 opened the dore for the reception of members 2 invited visiting Brethren to seats with us of our faith and order 3 called for absentees at our last conference 4 called for acknowledgements 5 call for meeting of gospel dealing 6 Call for reference and took up the quarterly reference and defered reading til our next term omited reading the rules of decorum and articles of faith 7 call for miscellaneous bisnis and agreed to commune on tomory wash feet T. J. Gardner Moderator and Clerk protem November 17, 1862 The church at Ivy Creek in conference 1 invite Brethren of our order to seats with us 2 opened the door for the reception of members called for reference none 3 call for absentees from our last conference and acknowledgements 4 call for maters of gospel dealing 5 Miscellaneous bisness none T. J. Gardner Clk protem 1862 December Conference Dec 20 The church of Christ at Ivy Creek in Conference Brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4t5h called for referances 5th called for maters of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business and agreed to come prepared at our next conference to raise a church fund E. M. Amos, Clk 77 1863 January Conference Jan 17th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Brother J. T. Gardner Moderator 1st invited brothers and sisters from sister churches of our order to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances & took up our quarterly referance relative to the reading of the articles of faith & refer the same to the next time in course also took up the referance of our last conferance relative to raising a church fund and refer it til tomorrow 5th called for gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos Clk February No Conference No conference March Conference March 14th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br. T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st Invited visiting brethren & sisters of sister churches to seet with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances 5th called for maters of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos, Clk 78 April Conferance April 18th The Church of Christ in conferance Br. T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited visiting brothers & sisters to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances & took up our quarterly referance to read the articles of faith together with the Rules of Decorum and nonfellowship resolution 5th called for mater of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business May No Conference June Conference June 20 The Church of Christ in conference Brother T. J. Gardner Moderator 1st invited visiting Brethren to seats with us 2 opened the door for reception of members Sister Sarah M. Burk was received by experience 30 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Br. T. J. Gardner Mod 1st invited brothers and sisters to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4 called for referances 5 called for mater of gospel dealing 6 called for miscellaneous business and went into choice of delegates to represent us in the union meeting and chose our beloved Brethren T. J. Gardner J. M. Burk and B. Staggers 79 July Conference The Church of Christ met in conference the 18 July 1863 T. J. Gardner Moderator 1 invited visiting Brethren to seat with us 2 opened door for reception members 20 July The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek met in conference 1 invited visiting Brethren to seat with us 2 opened the door for reception of members 3 call for absentees from our last conference 4 call for acknowledgements 5 call for maters gospel dealing 7 call for reference took up the quarterly reference red the Articles part Rules of Decorum also this the leter to the union meet and received it re the minuits of yesterday are adopted 8 agree to commune tomorow and wash the saints feet 9 agreed to come prepared at our next conference to help our preacher T. J. Gardner Moderator and Clerk Protem August 15, 1863 Ivy Creek Church met in conference 1 invited Brethren of our faith and order to seats with us 2 opened the door for reception of members 3 call absentees from our last conference 4 call acknowledgements 5 took up the refferences from our last conference 6 Refered it to our next conference 7 Call for maters of gospel dealing Turn over 80 8 called for maters of miscellany 9 Chose our delegates to the association which resulted in the choice of brother T. J. Gardner and J. M. Burk and Brother B. Staggers in case of failure 10 Brother T. J. Gardner to prepare letter to red at our next conference to the association Close the conference T. J. Gardner Mod T. J. Lasiter, Clerk Protem 11 Sept Conference 1863 Conference held with Ivy Creek Church 1 invite Brethren of our faith and order to seets with us 2 opened door for reception of members 3 call for reference Took up the reference of reading of our(?) leter to the association was read and rec’d 4 call for absentees from our last conference 5 agreed to make up our contributions to send to the association for minutes 6 went in to call for minister to serve us for another call brother T. J. Gardner he being present answered to serve us T. J. Gardner Mod Our belove Brother Benjamin Barret on the 26 of Sept died on the memorable Battlefield of Chicama---(remainder of word missing) moved to the next page 81 Oct 18, 1863 The Church at Ivy Creek met in conference 1 invited visiting brethren to seat with us 2nd opened the door for reception of members 3 record the death of our belove brother Benjamin Barret who died on the memorable battlefield of Chicamargee T. J. Gardner Moderator and Clerk Protem 21 November 1863 Conference held with Ivy Creek Church T. J. Gardner Moderator 1 invited visiting Brethren to seat with us 2 opend door for reception of members 3 call for absentees from our last conference 4 call for reference 5 call for meter gospel dealing 6 call for miscellany bisness 7 and entered into the resolution of preparing to settle the judgment that is against our meeting house and refered to our next conference January Conference 1864 Ivy Creek met in conference January 1864 1st invited visiting brethren to seats with us 2nd opened the door for reception of members 3rd call for reference took up the reference of making up money to finish paying for our house 4 called for acknowledgements 5th call for maters of gospel dealing 6 called for miscellaneous bisness agreed to commune on tomorrow T. J. Gardner Moderator 82 1863 27 November 1863 Our beloved sister Margaret Cowart ded (decd?) the 27th of November 1863 and we hope our loss is her greatest and eternal gain February conference 1864 Ivy Creek Church met in conference 27 of February 1864 1 invite visiting brethren to seat with us 2 opened the door for reception of members 3 called for acknowledgments 4 Called for reference took up the reference of making up contribution to pay for our church house made up 16 dollars the full amount to settle for the same 5 called for maters of gospel dealings 6 called for miscellaneous bisness 7 struck out the item in our decorum calling for absentees April conference 1864 The church at Ivy Creek met in conference 1st invited vesting brethren to seat with us 2nd opened the door for reception of members 3rd called for reference 4th called for acknowledgments 5 called for maters of gospel dealing 6 called miscellaneous bisness 7 agreed to commune tomorrow May no conference 83 1864 June Conference Conference held with Ivy Creek Church June 18 1864 1 invited visting brethren of our order to seat with us 2 opened the door for reception of members 3 call for acknowledgements 4 called for reference 5 called maters gospel dealing 6 called for miscellaneous 7 went into choice of delegates to represent us in our district meeting which resulted in the choice of B. Staggers J M Burk, and T. J. Gardner T. Gardner to write the letter to the district meeting T J. Gardner Moderator July Conference July 25 1864 Conference held with Ivy Creek Church 1 invited visiting brethren to seats with us 2 opened the door for reception of members 3 called for acknowledgements 4 called for references 5 caled for maters of gospel dealing 6 Took up the reference read the Rules of decorum and Abstracts of faith 7 Read the leter to the district meeting and received it from the writer 8 called for miscellaneous bisness 84 September conference 1864 The Church at Ivy Creek met in conference 17 Sept 1864 1 invited visting brethren to seats with us 2nd opened the door for reception of members 3 called for acknowledgements 4 called for maters of gospel dealing 5 went into the choice delegates to represent us in the association which resulted in the choice T. J. Gardner B. Staggers J. M. Burk in case of failure agreed to go into the choice of a preacher resulted in the choice of Boett. Granted Brother T. J. Gardner leter of dismission T. J. Gardner Moderator Clerk Protem Alsow granted brother T. J. Gardner leter of dismission from this church 17 Sept 1864 T. J. Gardner Moderator Clerk Protem October No Conference November No Conference Brother Boyett could not serve 85 December 17, 1864 The Church at Ivy Creek met in conference 17 December 1864 1st Invited visiting brethren to seats with us 2nd opend the door for reception of members no other bisness Henry Solomon and Johnathan Lee Clerk Protem May 20th 1865 1865 The church went into choice of a paster and chose Br Pouncy June 17 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference E. M. Amos Mod 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for references and took up our enual reference relative to the choice of delegates to the union meeting and chose our brethren B. Staggers J. M. Burke and E. M. Amos the clerk to prepare a letter 5th called for maters of gospel dealing and charged Sister Sarah Burk with dancing she failing to give satisfaction the church excluded her 6 called for miscellaneous business 86 1865 April No Conferance May Conferance May 12 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Br William J. Pouncy Moderator 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd called for general bisness and read the Articles of faith together with the Decorum and Nonfellowship Resolutions E. M. Amos, Clk June No Conferance July Conferance July 7 The Church met according to appointment and chose her delegates to the district meeting chose our brethren E. M. Amos F. Staggers J. M. Burk and V Reeves E. M. Amos Clk The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference by W. J.Pouncy Moderator 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances and read the Rules of decorum 5th Called for gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business read and received the letter to the district meeting E. M. Amos Clk 87 1865 July Conference July 15 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br. T. J. Gardner Mod 1st invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for references and read the Rules of Decorum together with the Articles of faith and nonfellowship resolutions also read and received the letter to the union meeting 5th called for mater of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business and chose the delegates to the association and chose brethren J. M. Burk and B. Staggers and E. M. Amos in case of failure E. M. Amos Clk 1865 August Conference Aug 19 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Brother Solomon Long Mod. 1st invited visiting brethren of the faith and order of this church to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd Called for references E. M. Amos, Clk 88 1865 September Conference Sept 9th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br. T. J. Gardner Mod 1st invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for references and read and received the letter to the association also went into the choice of a pastorial supply for the ensuing year & chose Br R. T. Webb unanimously 5th Called for gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos Clk October Conference Oct 20 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br. R. T. Webb Moderator 1st invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for references 4th called for acknowledgements 5th called for miscellaneous business and set apart Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in Novr to go into choice of a supply for the ensueing year Brother R. T. Webb answered the church he could not serve E. M. Amos Clk 89 1865 December Conferance Dec 16 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Br. F. F. Ibie Moderator 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for referances 4th called for acknowledgements 5th called of mater of gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos Ch Clk 1866 January No Conferance February No Conferance Feb 17 The Church met and went into the choise of a paster for the present year and chose Br. W. J. Pouncy unanimous. E. M. Amos Ch Clk March Conferance March 17th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance W. J. Pouncy Moderator 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore the reception of members 3rd Called for gospel dealing 4th called for referance 5th called for miscellaneous business and Brother W. J.Pouncy answered the church he would serve them the present year also agreed to change our meeting to the 2nd Sabbath and Saturday before in each month. E. M. Amos, Clk 90 1866 August Conferance August 11 The Church of Christ in conferance Br W. J.Pouncy Moderator 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members and sister Susanah Moye came forward and was received by letter also Br. James Holland came forward and was received on experience of grace 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances 5th called for gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business and went into choice for delegates to the association and chose brethren J. M. Burk B Staggers and E. M. Amos in case of failure E. M. Amos Clk Friday Sept 7 1866 The Church at Ivy Creek met and went into a choice of a paster for the ensuing year & chose Brother W. J. Pouncy unanimous Saturday 8th The Church in conferance Br. W. J.Pouncy Moderator 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances and read and received the letter to the association 5th called for gospel dealing 91 6th called for miscellaneous business and Brother Pouncy being present we made known our call and claimed an answer and he answered the church he will try to serve E. M. Amos Clk Oct No Conferance November Conferance Nov 10 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Br H. Solomon Mod Protem 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 5th called for gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business and agreed to so amend and alter the 9 Article of our Rules of Decorum so as to read Ennual in lieu of Quarterly by Brother Staggers request we releas him from the duties of the office of Deacon. E. M. Amos Clk Dec ?th 1866 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br. W. J.Pouncy Moderator 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the door for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for gospel dealing 5th called for miscellaneous business ??? E. M. Amos Clk 92 1867 January Conferance January 12th 1867 The Primitive Baptist Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in Conferance Br. W. J.Pouncy Moderator 1st Invited visiting brethren to seats with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members and Brother G. W. Moye came forward and was recd by letter 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances 5th called for gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business Sabbath the church met and commemorated the suffering and death of the Savior Clerk Feb No Conferance Departed this life Br Bartholomew Staggers 31st Jan 1866 Feb No Conferance March No Conferance April 1867 The Church of Christ in conference Br. J. M. Burk? Moderator Protem 1st invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 93 1867 May Conference May 11 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Br J. Williams Moderator 1st invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members and Sister Sarah Barber came forward and was received by letter 3rd called for gospel dealing 4th called for acknowledgements 5th called for referances 6th called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos Clk 1867 June No Conferance July Conference July 13 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Br T. J. Gardner Mod 1st invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for gospel dealing 5th called for referances 6th called for miscellaneous business and went into choice of delegates to the district meeting chose Brethren E. M. Amos V. Reeves J. Holland G. W. Moye & J. M. Burk in case of failure also read & recd the letter to the district meeting also addopted the July meeting for the reading of Rules of decorum E. M. Amos Clk 94 1867 August conferance Aug 10th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Br W. J. Pouncy Mod 1st invited visiting brethren of sisters churches to seets with us 2nd opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for gospel dealing 4th called for referances 5th called for miscellaneous business and went into choice of delegates to the association and chose our beloved brethren J. Holland G. W. Moye and E. M. Amos in case of failure also agreed to donate our old house to the ? around Rutledge for a school house E. M. Amos Clk September conferance Sept 7 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br J. M. Burk Mod protem 1st invited visiting brethren to seats with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for referances and took up our anual referance and went into choice for a paster for the next year and chose Br W. J. Pouncy unanimously also read and received the letter to the association. E. M. Amos C. C. 95 1867 October No Conference Nov No Conference Decr No Conference 1868 Jan Conferance Jan 11 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Br. E. M. Amos Mod protem 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgments 4th called for gospel dealing and charged Sister Martha Burk with killing stock that is not her own for her own use for which the church excluded her 5th called for referances 6th called for miscellaneous business and granted letters of dismission to Br J. M and Sister Nancy Burk E. M. Amos Clk ? Sabbath went in choice of a preacher and chose Br D. Dosier unanimous E. M. A. Clk Brother Dosier answers he can not serve 96 1868 Feb No Conferance March Conferance March 9th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Br H. Solomon Mod protem 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the door for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgments 4th called for refferances 5th called for gospel dealings 6th called for miscellaneous business & Mr J. M. and Sister Nancy Burk returned their letter also agreed to denounce our ?? rules of Decorum also resolved that we change our time of chosing a pastor from September to July. E. M. Amos Clk 1868 April Conference April 11 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Br W. J.Pouncy Mod 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for gospel dealing 4th called for referances 5th called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos Clk 97 1868 May Conferance May 9 The Church of Christ in conference Br W. J.Pouncy Moderator 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for referances 4th called for gospel dealing 5th called for miscellaneous business May 10 after sermon by Br. Pouncy the church went into conferances & sister E. Powel joined by letter E. M. Amos Clk June Conferance June 15th 1868 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br. W. J.Pouncy Moderator 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for gospel dealing 4th called for referances 5th called for miscellaneous business & went in choice of delegates to the district meeting and chose our brethren E. M. Amos J. Holland G. W. Moye J. M. Burk and V. Reeves in case of failure E. M. Amos Clk 98 1868 July Conferance July 11th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br. W. J.Pouncy Mod 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members and Br James I Cook and Sister Rebecca came for word and was received by letter 3rd called for maters of gospel dealing 4th called for referances and 1st took up our anuel referance and went into choice of a paster for the ensueing year and chose Br. Pouncy unanimous he being present answered yes 2nd read the articles of faith and Nonfellowship resolutions 3rd Read and received the letter to the district meeting 4th went into choice of a deacon & chose Br E. M. Amos he being present answered in the affirmative and Brother Gardner and Pouncy being present proceeded to the ordination 5th called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos Clk 99 1868 Aug Conferance Aug 8th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br. W. J. Pouncy Moderator 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members and sister Nancy Clancy came forward and was rec’d on experience of grace 3rd called for gospel dealing 4th called for acknowledgements 5th called for referances 6th called for miscellaneous business and went into choice of delegates to the association and chose brethren Jas Holland J. I. Cook and E. M. Amos in case of failure Sister Elizabeth Barret called for a letter of Dismission which was granted. E. M. Amos Clk Aug 9 Sabbath after services The church opened the door for the reception of members and Sister Harriet Staggers came forward and was received on experience of grace E. M. Amos Clk September Conferance Sept 12 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br. W. J.Pouncy Moderator 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members and sister Martha Burke came forward and was restored to the fellowship of the church 100 1868 October Conference continued Oct 20 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Br T.J. Gardner Mod 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the door for the reception of members and Sister Malinda Reeves came forward and was received on experience of grace 3rd called for miscellaneous business and agreed to reconsider such portion of the minit of our last conferance as related to the choice of a supply for the ensuing year and chose brother Solomon Long. E. M. Amos, Clk Novr Conference Nov 18th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br. H. Solomon Mod 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for referances 5th called for gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business E. M. Amos Ch Clk 101 *****There must be a page missing as there does not seem to be a beginning *** 1868 3rd called for gospel dealing 4th called for referances and read and received the letter to the association 5th called for miscellaneous business and changed our communion season to the first spring summer fall and winter months in each year and we change our yearly meeting to September in each year. E. M. Amos CC November Conferance 1868 Nov 7 The Church of Christ in conference Br W. J.Pouncy Mod 1st Invited visiting brethren to seets with us 2nd Opened the dore for the reception of members 3rd called for acknowledgements 4th called for references 5th called for gospel dealing 6th called for miscellaneous business and Sister Martha A. J. Boyett called for a letter of Dismission request granted also Brother G. W. Moye called for a letter for himself and wife request granted. E. M. Amos, Clk December No Conference January No Conference 102 1869 Feb Conference Feb 13 The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conferance Br. W. J. Pouncy moderator 1st Invited visiting brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd Opened the door fo the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for gospel dealings 4th Cald for acknowledgements 5th cald for refferences 6 cald for miscellaneous business and went into the choice of a clerk and chosen Br James Holland for clerk Br E. M. Amos and sister Martha Amos his wife asked for letters of dismission and their request was granted Sister Sarah Barber asked for a letter of dismission her request was granted James Holland C. C. Protem March Conference March 13th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek conference Br. Gibson Boyett moderator protem 1st Invited visiting brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for gospel dealings 4th Cald for acknowledgements 5th Cald for references 6th Cald for miscellaneous business James Holland C. C. April Conference April 10th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br. James I. Cook moderator protem 1st Open the door of the church for reception of members 103 2nd caled for references and none 3rd cald for miscellaneous business and ndone James Holland C.C. May 8th The Church at Ivy Creek in conference Br. W. J. Pouncy moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of other churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for the refferences 4th Cald for gospel dealing 5th Cald for miscellaneous business James Holland C. C. June No Conference July 10th The Church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek, Br Wm J. Pouncy moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for gospel dealings 4th Cald for refferences 5th Cald for miscellaneous business and appointed J. Holland J. I. Cook and J. M. Burk messengers to the district meeting, and received the letter to the district meeting 6th Went into the choice of a preacher for the insuing year and chose Br. Daniel Dosier Br Dosier answered he could not serve 104 Friday, July 23 1869 The general meeting of the 4th district of the Conecuh River Association with the church at Ivy Creek on Friday before the last Sunday in July 1869. The meeting was organised with prayer by Br. D. Dozier moderator 1stcald for corresponding letters and received a letter from the 3rd district1st proceded to readthe corresponding letterletters from eight churches 2nd appointed by nomination Br D. Dozier moderator, and James Holland clerk 3rd Appointed committee to arrange preaching for which purpose we chose Br R. S. Hughes, J. Carter, J. M. Naul, G. W. King, J. G. Curington, together with delegates of Ivy Creek Church 4th Called for correspondence from the different districts, and received and read the letter from the 3rd district 5th Adjorned until tomorrow morning half after nine o’clock for Br R. T. Webb to preach this evening Saturday evening July 24th The meeting was organised by singing and prayer by the moderator 1st returned correspondence to the 3rd district by G. W. King and David Pope 2nd Appointed Br James Holland to write a corresponding letter to the 3rd district 105 3rd Appointed our next district meeting to be held with the church at Black Rock Crenshaw County Ala 4th Taken up the petitions for the next association 5th Appointed our association in 1870 to be with the church at Good Hope Crenshaw County Ala 6th Appointed Br James Holland to write a report of our meeting to the association 7th Appointed Br D. Dozier to preach the introductory sermon of our next district meeting and Br S. Long his alternate August No Conference Sept 11 The Church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br James I. Cook Moderator Protem 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd required for gospel dealings 3rd cald for miscellaneous business and read and received the letter to the association and went into choice of delegates to the association and chose for that purpose Bro James I. Cook, James Holland and J. M. Burk in case of failure 4th Went into choice of a preacher for the insuing year and chose Br Solomon Long James Holland C.C. Br Long answers he cannot serve October No Conference 106 Nov 13th The Church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br. J. M. Burke moderator protem 1st Opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd Cald for acknowledgments 3rd Cald for gospel dealing 4th Cald for refferences 5th Cald for miscellaneous business and Br J. M. Burk and sisters Martha and Nancy Burk cald for their letters of dismission which was granted James Holland C.C. December No conference Jan 8th 1870 The Church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br. J. G. Curenton moderator protem 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd Opened the door of the church for the reception of members and Br. J. G. Curenton joined by letter as deacon and Sister Rebecca Curenton joined by letter 3 went into choice of a preacher for the preasant year and chose Br. D. Dozier James Holland C.C. Br. Dosier answers he cannot serve Feb 12th The Church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br. James I. Cook moderator protem 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members and received Sister Luanna Curenton by letter also sister L. V. Curenton by letter 3rd Cald for acknowledgements 4th Cald for gospel dealing 5th cald for refferences 6 Cald for miscellaneous business James Holland C.C. 107 March 30th The Church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br James I. Cook Cald on the church at consolation for the ordination of Br R. S. Hughs, also caled on Br Hughes if ordained to take charge of the church at Ivy Creek and preach for us the insuing year James Holland C. C. Br. R. S. Hughes answers he will serve us this year April No Conference May 7th The Church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br D Dozier moderator protem 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd Opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for acknowledgements 4th Cald for miscellaneous business and went into choice of delegates to the district to the district meeting which choice fell on Brethren James I. Cook, J. G. Curenton, V. G. Reaves, and James Holland James Holland C.C. June 18th The Church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br R. S. Hughs moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd Opened the door of the church for the reception of members and came forward Sister Sarah Johnson and was received by experience of grace and also came forward Sister Dorcas Brunson and was received by experience of grace 3rd Cald for differences 4th Cald for miscellaneous business and received the letter to the district meeting James Holland C. C. 108 July 6th 1870 The church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br R. S. Hughs moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd Opened the door of the church for the reception of members and received Sister Martha Scarbrough formerly Martha Casey by letter 3rd cald for refferences 4th cald for miscellaneous business and went into choice of delegates to the association which fell on Br James Holland, J. G. Curington and Br. James I. Cook their alternate. James Holland C. C. August 10th 1870 We the primitive Church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br R. S. Hughs moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd Opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Called for references 4th Cald for miscellaneous business and read and received the letter to the association James Holland C. C. Sept 17th We the primitive babtist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek 1870 Br. H. Solomon moderator protem 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd Opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd cald for refferences 109 4th cald for gospel dealings 5th cald for acknowledgements 6th cald for miscellaneous business and went into choice of a preacher for the insuing year Br R. S. Hughs was the unanimous choice of the church. James Holland C. C. Oct 1870 We the Primitive Baptist church of Christat Ivy Creekin conference at Ivy CreekBr R. S. Hughs moderatorJ. G. Curington moderator protem 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opend the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd cald for the refferences 4th cald for miscellaneous buisness James Holland C. C. Nov 19th 1870 We the Primitive Baptist Church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br R. S. Hughs moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd Opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for church business Sister Elizabeth Ganey cald for a letter of dismission, her request granted James Holland C. C. December No Conference 1871 January No Conference 110 Feb 18th 1871 We the Primitive Baptist Church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br R. S. Hughs moderator 1st opened the door of the church for the reception of members, and Sister Nancy Burk came forward and was received by letter 2nd Cald for refferences and none 3rd Cald for church business and none James Holland C. C. March 18th We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br. J. G. Curenton moderator, protem 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd Opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd cald for refferences 4th Cald for church business James Holland C. C. April 15th We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br. R. S. Hughs moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd Opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for refferences 4th Cald for church business James Holland C. C. 111 May 20th 1871 We the primitive baptist church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br R. S. Hughs moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd Opened the door of the church for the reception of members, and Sister Elizabeth Hudson came forward and was received by letter 3rd Cald for church business and went into choice of delegates to send to the district meeting which choice fell on Br James Holland James I. Cook, J. G. Curington and V. G. Reavesto be investigatedJames Holland C. C. June No Conference July 15th 1871 We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br R. s. Hughes moderator 1st Opened the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 3rd cald for refferences and read and received the church letter to the district meeting 4th Cald for church business James Holland C. C. Augst 19th We the primitive baptist church of Christ at Ivy Creek in conference Br R. S. Hughes moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Inquired for refferences 4th Inquired for church business and went 112 Augst 19th into choice of delegates to the association and chose brethren James Holland and J. G. Curington and J. I. Cook their alternate, and made up $2.00 contrabution Also went into choice of a preacher for the ensuing year and chose Br. R. S. Hughes unanimously Br Hughes being presant answered that he would try to preach for us the ensuing year. Also ordered that the clerk prepare a church letter to send to the association to be inspected at our next conference. James Holland C. C. Sept No Conference Oct No Conference Nov No Conference December 16th We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br R. S. Hughes Moderator 1st Opend the door of the church for the reception of members 2nd Cald for refferences 3rd Cald for church business James Holland C. C. Jan 1872 January 20th We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br. R. S. Hughes moderator 1st Invited brother and sister of sister churches to seats with us 2nd Opened the door for the church for the reception of members and received Br. J. H. Birdsong and Sister Eunice P. Birdsong by letter 3rd Cald for church business James Holland C. C. 113 1872 February No Conference March 16th We the primitive Baptist church at Ivy Creek in conference Br. J. G. Curington moderator protem 1st invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd Opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for refferences 4th cald for church business James Holland C. C. April 20th We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br R. S. Hughes moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for refferences 4th cald for church business James Holland C. C. May 18th We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference on Saturday before the third Sabbath in May at Ivy Creek Br. W. J. Pouncy moderator protem 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members and received Br Hardy Hall and Sister Sarah Hall by letter 3rd Cald for refferences 4th cald for acknowledgements 114 5th Cald for church business and chose delegates to the district meeting and chose Br G. J. Curington, J. H. Birdsong, H. Hall and James Holland, and in case of failure Br James I. Cook. James Holland, C. C. June 15th We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek 1872 on Saturday before the third Sabbath in June Br R. S. Hughes moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for refferences and read and received the letter to the district meeting Sacred to the memory of Br Hardy Hall who died 22nd June 1872 Sacred to the memory of Br James I. Cook who died 19th July 1872 July No Conference Aug 17th We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference on Saturday before the third Sabbath in August. Br R. S. Hughes moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 115 3rd Cald for refferences 4th Cald for church business and sister Sarah Hall called for a letter of dismission and her requested granted, also went into choice of delegates to the association and chose brethren J. Hall, J. H. Birdson, and J. G. Curington their alternate, and went into choice of a preacher for insuing year, and chose Br. R. S. Hughes, and Br Hughes being present, he answered that he would try to serve us. James Holland C. C. September No Conference But met; read and received the letter to this association October We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br J. G. Curington moderator protem 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members James Holland C. C. December 14th 1872 We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek on Saturday before the third Sabbath in December Br J. G. Curenton moderator protem 1st Invited sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd cald for church business and charged Sister Darcus Brunson with joining the Methodist. Sister Brunson not giving satisfaction were expeld. Br. V. G. Reaves and Sister Malinda Reaves cald for a letter of 116 dismission, their request were granted, the clerk were ordered to furnish them with letters. James Holland C. C. 1873 January No Conference Feby No Conference March 15th We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek on Saturday before the third Sabbath in March. Br R. S. Hughes moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for refferences 4th Cald for church business James Holland C. C. April 19th We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek on Saturday before the third Sabbath in April. Br J. G. Curinton moderator protem 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for refferences 4th Cald for church business James Holland C. C. May 17th 1873 We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek on Saturday before the third Sabbath in May. Br R. S. Hughes moderator 117 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for refferences 4th Cald for church business James Holland C. C. June 14th We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek Br J. G. Curenton Moderator protem 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members, and received Br J. M. Burk by letter 3rd Cald for refferences 4th Cald for church business and went into choice of delegates to the district meeting and chose brethren James Holland, J. G. Curenton, J. H. Birdsong and J. M. Burk. James Holland C. C. July 19th We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek 1873 on Saturday before the third Sabbath in July. Br R. S. Hughes moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members, and received Sister Sarah Ann Hudson by letter 3rd Cald for refferences 4th Cald for church business and read and received the letter to the district meeting and went into choice of 118 July 19th 1873 delegates to the association and chose brethren James Holland, J. G. Curenton and J. H. Birdson their alternate also liberated Br J. G. Curenton to speak in public when he feels like speaking. James Holland C. C. August 16th We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek 1873 on Saturday before the third Sabbath in August. Br J. G. Curenton moderator protem 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for refferences 4th Cald for church business and read and received the letter to the association James Holland C. C. September 20th 1873 We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek on Saturday before the third Sabbath in September. Br J. G. Curenton moderator protem 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for refferences 4th Cald for church business and went into choice of a preacher to preach for us the ensuing year, and chose B. H. Kimbro unanimous. 119 Oct 18 We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek 1873 on Saturday before the third Sabbath in October. Br H. Kimbro moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for refferences and none 4th Cald for church business and Br. H. Kimbro being preasent we cald on him for an answer whether he would preach for us or not, he answered he would try to preach for us the insuing year. James Holland C. C. Nov 22nd We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek 1873 on Saturday before the third Sabbath in November. Br H. Kimbro moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for refferences and none 4th Cald for church business and changed our meeting from the third sabbath in each month to the first. James Holland C. C. Dec No Conference 1874 Jan 3rd We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek on Saturday before the first Sabbath in January. 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 120 Jan 1874 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for refferences and none 4th Cald for church business and none James Holland C. C. Jany 31st We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek on Saturday before the first Sabbath in February 1874. Br Henry Kimbro moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members, and received Sister E. F. Hill by letter 3rd Cald for refferences and was none 4th Cald for church business and was none James Holland C. C. Febr 28 We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek on Saturday before the first Sabbath in March. Br Henry Kimbro moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opened the door of the church for the reception of members 3rd Cald for refferences and none 4th Cald for church business and none James Holland C. C. April 4th We the primitive baptist church of Christ in conference at Ivy Creek on Saturday before the first Sabbath in January. Br H. Kimbro moderator 1st Invited brothers and sisters of sister churches to seats with us 2nd opend the door of the church for the reception of members End of records in my possession.
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