Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 1 | Byrd Farmer bought this book Augt 1833 [illegible] [Chastine] Joseph Jenkins 1810 or 1812 [illegible] [Abrams] 12 x 16 Cumberland Church was Cumberland Church was 2 | A conference meeting holden at Booker meeting house the Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in August 1836 after divine worship proceed to business, our messengers to our last association, reported their attendance and the report was received as satisfactory no business of much consequence came before us at this time, some were dismissed by prayer B. Farmer, Ck A conference meeting holden at Tar Wallet Meeting House the Saturday before the first Sunday in September 1836 after divine worship, proceed to business upon examination] we find peace and love to prevail amongst us, and not having any further busines to do, we were dismissed by prayer B. Farmer, Ck 3 | Conference meeting holden at Bookers Meeting House the Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Marh 1837 after divine worship focused to the business of the church and not having any thing before us which we thought necessary to record, were dismissed in love and friendship B.Farmer, Ck A Conference meeting holden at Tar Wallet Meeting House the Saturday before the first Sunday in May 1837 after divine worship, the Church convened to set in order, things necessary for the well being of the Church, the members present having nothing before them suitable today before the church, we only had to appoint our messengers to the call association to be held at Salem Buckingham County to commence on Wednesday before the 3rd Sunday in this month we nominated Bretheren Elder Joseph Jenkins, Jos Woodson, and Wm Philips to attend the call &. we were then dismissed. B. F. Ck 4 | At a conference Meeting holden at Tarwallet Meeting House the Saturday before the first Sunday in July 1837 after divine worship, the Church convened to consult the affairs of the Church, we first proceed to appoint four delegates to the next association (to be holden with the Jerusalem Church at [Pricees] Meeting House to commence the 5626835 1/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 Saturday before the fourth Sunday in this month July) delegates, Elder Joseph Jenkins, Joseph R. Woodson and Jesse [Cridle] also we appoint a committee to deal with Fanny Russel for misbehavior to wit Joseph R. Woodson and Joseph Palmore, and report to Church & dismissd by prayer B. Farmer Ck A conference meeting holden at Bookers Meeting House the saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1838 after divine worship the church convene to consult the affairs of the House of God, two of our messengers [to] our last association being present to wit Elder Joseph Jenkins and Bro. Jes. Cridle Brother Jenkins reported their attendance At a conference meeting holdon at Tarwallet meedting House the Saturday before the first Sunday in July 1837 after devine worship the Church convene to consult the affairs of the Church, we first focused to appoint four delegates to the next association to be holden with the Jersulam Church at [Review] Meeting House to commence the Saturday before the fourth Sunday in this month July, delegates. Elder Joseph Jenkins, Joseph R. Woodson and Jeffre Cradle- also we appoint a committee to deal with Hanney Russel for misbehavior towit to Church & dismissed by prayer. B. Farmer, CK A Conference meeting holdon at Bookers Meeting House this Saturday before the fourth Sunday in March 1838. After devine worship the Church convene to consult the affairs of the House of God, two of our messengers to our last association being present to wit Elder Joseph Jenkins and Bro. Jes Cridle, Brother Jenkins reported their attendance. 5 | and the report was received as satisfactory we also appoint a committee to aid Elder Joseph Jenkins John Minter and John Sanderson to call on sister Druciller Meador to know whether she made the report or statement, with which she stands changed, by her [son] [Valentine] [disrespectfull] full to the [illegible] of sister Smithy Brown and report in the morning also Elder Joseph Jenkins and John Sanderson and appointed committee to deal with sister Elva A. White, for misconduct, and report to church---- March 25 this morning according to the order of yesterday, the committee, in the case of sister D. [Medor] made [thus] [struck: sister D. Meador] report starting that Sister meador denied being guilty of the charge made on her, and therefore was acquited B. Farmer, Ck At a conference meeting holden at Tarwallet meeting house on Saturday before the first Lords day in July 1838-- after preaching the church conveaned to consult The affairs of the house of god, and to set 6 | In order things that might be wanting after examination we find nothing worth recording except the appointment of our messengers to our net association, which are as follows - Elder Joseph Jenkins, Vincent C. Roaylls and Joseph Palmore, dismissed by prayer &c 5626835 2/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 B.F. CK A conference meeting holden at Bookers Meeting house, on Saturday before the 4th Lords day in Augst 1838. After devine worship the church met, and proceeded to business, our deligates to our last Association made their report and was received as satisfactory, also the committee in the case of sister E. A. White made their report in favour of the accused was discharged. B.F. Ck 1839 The June meeting at Tarwallet no business done so few members met &c 7 | At quarter meeting at Bookers Meeting House the Saturday before the 4th Sunday in August 1839 the church meet according to appointment, and after devine worship the church conveane to set in order things might be wanting; a propresition was laid before the church by Brother Farmer to change our quarter meetings to make them more equally divided and at the same time [illegible] miss the spring [musters] &c arrangement as follows Saturday before the first Sunday in month at Tar Wallet Saturday before the 4th Sunday in May at Bookers - Saturday before the 1st Sunday in July at Tarwallet and Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Sept at Bookers - the above arrangement sanctioned by the church - and ordered to be recorded a general peace and love sums to prevail amongst us and so we were dismissed by prayer &c B. Farmer ClK Quarter meetings changed in 1839 8 | At our March meeting at Tarwallet in 1840 no business done so few members mett & C B.F., Ck At aquarter meeting holden at Bookors meeting House the Saturday before the fourth Lords day in May 1840. Few people mett and after divine worship the church conveane to set in order things that might be wanted we found peace and love to embrace with us, and nothing worth to do. so we were dismssed by Benediction & C B.F., Ck At our March meeting at Tar Wallet in 1841 so few members mett them was no business done to be recorded B.F., Ck 5626835 3/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 9 | At a meeting of our Church at Tar Wallet meeting house on Saturday before the first Lords day in May 1841 in place of our march term the church met and the case of Sister Susanna Medor was taken up and a committee appointed to wit Vincent C. Reynolds and Byrd Farmer to deal with her and report to our next term at Bookers, which will be Saturday for the 4th Lords day in May - finding peace and harmony generally prevailing amongst us - we were dismissed by benediction B.F., Ck At a quarter meeting holden at Bookers Meeting house on Saturday before the fourth Lords day in May 1841. The church convene after divine worship to examine in to Sister Medors standing. The committe which was appointed at Tarwallet, to wit V. C. Ryals and Byrd Farmer to examine into the case existing against Sister Susanna Medor and report to this meeting. Say they have 10 | been to see sister Medor and she failing to give anything like satisfaction therefore we have declared nonfellowship with her. The above report was laid before the church and received as satisfactory and this commitee discharged also agreed that the resolution brought forward today in favour of aiding our pastor be recorded on our church book--having no more business to do at this time we were dismissed by prayer B. F., Ck Resolved, that it is the indispensible duty of the members of the Cumberland Baptist Church to adopt some regular systematical rule or plan by which a reasonable sum of money may be rasied and paid over to the pastor of said church, therefore resolved that each member (male or female) subscribe such sum annually as he or she feels able, and a faillour to subscribe hereafter shall be taken as evidence that he or she has faild to do anything in this cause and resolved also that in order to remind members of their duty that these resolutions 11 | be read at least four times a year by the clerk say at [inserted: February] May [struck: and] July [inserted & November] meetings at our church meeting at Tarwallet the Saturday before the first Lords day in July 1841 the church not having any business to do but appoint our messengers to the next James River association was then dismissed. B Franam Ck [inserted in pencil by another hand: 4 Sun [illegible] Aug 22 1841] at a church meeting at Bookers Meeting House the Saturday before the fourth Lords day in August 1841 after divine worship the church convene and the messengers reported there attendance on the association and was receeived as satisfactory the church then proceeded to quash some unpleasant feeling which Brother James W Reynolds had taken up against Brother Joseph Jenkins, by miss constrution which we hope was explained and [peascibly] settled we were then dismissed by Bennadiction B. F. Ck 5626835 4/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 12 | At a conference meeting at Tar Wallet meeting house on Saturday before the Lord's day in March 1842 after divine worship the church convene to consult the affairs of the house of god, after prayer a motion was brought forward to this [affict] by Bro Saml Hobson resolved that this meeting will consent to the ordinance of baptism being adminstered by the pastor of this church without the absolute requirement of the church as to membershp, the motion was seconded and some discersion was had on the subject, the vote was taken of the members present which stands as follows 17 in favours and 3 against on motion this subject stands adjourned untill our next meeting at Bookers say [inserted: Saturday before the] fourth Lords day in this month. dismissed by benediction B. Farnam, Ck 13 | 12 The resolution which was referred to our March meeting at Bookers is withdrawn by the mover to wit Saml Dobson our conference meeting in May the clerk was sick and unable to attend, consequently no business done--to day being the saturday before the first Lord's day in July 1842 the church meet and after divine worship, convene to consult the affairs of the house of god finding peace and harmony to prevail--we proceed to appoint our messengers to our next association to wit Brethern Elder Joseph Jenkins, V. C. Royals and Wm Philips, we were then dismissed by benediction. B.F., Ck Conference meeting holden at Bookers Meeting House the Saturday before the fourth Lords day in Sept 1842 after preaching was over the church convene to consult the affairs of the 14 | House of god. we found peace and harmony prevailing in the church we then proceeded to have the report of our messengers from our last association only one being present (to wit) Bro Joseph Jenkins he reported, and his report recievd as satisfactory we were then dismissed by benediction. B.F. Ck At a monthly conference, held for the _ Cumberland church, at Tar Wallet on the first Saturday on March 1843 after divine service, Brother William A Philips was called to the chair, when the church proceeded to business, male members, Elder Jospeh Jenkins, Wm G. Bradly William L. Hix, John G Adams, Joseph R. Woodson, Richard J. Philips, Walker [Culley], Thomas Davenport, William Scrugg, with, the clerk & moderator as [which] upon Enquiry, the church was found to be at peace 15 | Resolution offer by Bro. V. C. Ryals, Resolved that it is expedient, that the members of the Baptist church, called Cumberland, living near Tar Wallet Meeting House, shall be constituted into an independent church to be called Tar Wallet unamiously adopted. 5626835 5/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 Resolved unamiously, that Bro. Jenkins be requested to confer with some ministry within the bounds of the James River association, & get such ministry to attend for the purpose of constituting such church. Resolved, that Thursday, before the first Sunday of April next, be the day on which such constitution takes place. Thus appearing to be nothing more to attend to [upon] dismission in [order] Signd by the clerk B. Farmer [in pencil written 14] 16 | At a conference meeting of the Baptist Church of Christ called Cumberland held at Bookers Meeting House on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May there were present (male members). O.J. Reynolds John [Mintry], Micajah Meador, John Sanderson, Jesse D. Packer, Willis Dunkin, William G. Bradley, John D. Jenkins, Byrd Farmer, Wm. A. Roberson, John H. Parker, Peter [Wenfree], John Smith, V. C. Ryals & Elder Joseph Jenkins, before divine service, the members, being seated On motion Elder Joseph Jenkins was chosen moderator, Pro, Term, V. C. Ryals was then nominated for a standing clerk, & upon the question being taken was unanimously elected The Election of Deacons made necessary by the Constitution, of a separate church at Tar Wallet, formerly being a church of the Cumberland Church came up next 17 | Brother Byrd Farmer & Rev John H. Parker were nominated as suitable persons to fill the office, and upon taking the question were unanimously elected. On motion of the clerk, Brethern O. J. Reynolds & John. D. Jenkins were appointed to a committee to write and submit to the next conference meeting [struck: a letter] (for approval or correction) a letter to the next James River association And on motion of Bro O. J. Reynolds the clerk was [added] to the above named committee. The meeting then proceeded by private ballot to elect messengers to the next Association to bear the letter and [constitution] from this Church, and to set in [Counsel] truth Brothers departed from the Churches of said association where upon Elder Joseph Jenkins, O. J. Reynolds, & V. C. Ryals were declared duly elected, having [inserted: received] the greater number of votes 16 18 | 1843 17 There being nothing farther requiring the consideration of the meeting On motion, Resolved that the meeting do now adjourn to next the 4th Sunday on June next at Nine OClock A. M. V. C. Ryals clerk Names of Members White Elder Joseph Jenkins V C Ryals expelled O.J. Reynolds x James W. Reynolds x John Sanderson x Wm. A. Robinson expelled John Smith died Willis [Brown] dead William G. Bradley expelled 5626835 6/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 Micajah Meador dismissed Isham Parker x Jesse D. Parker x John [Minter] died Names of Members Colored Billy. property of J. Jones Biddy x of R. [Frank] Gabriel " " R Henderson Dandridge x " " " Jordan " " " Nancy x " " " Lovinia x " " " Soloman x " W J Hobson Franky x of D. [Broadbuster] Billy " x of T. [Powers] Sinder " W Tally Milly " " " Cary " " " 19 | [notes in pencil and a different hand are made after each name] 18 Wm. L. Hix dismissd by [illegible] x Wm. D. Scruggs Sus Wm. W Jones expelled Thos E. Reynolds x George T Walton dead John R. Parker dead Wm. J. Parker expelled Wm. M. Parker dismissd John S. Meador expelled Margaret A. Reynolds x Mary J. Minter x Susan D. Hubbard x Mary F. Parker dismissed Harriet Johns suspended Henrietta Roberson suspended Elizabeth Plinge dismissd Robt J. Meador expelled Emila J. Roberson Suspended Mary Hart x Rebecca Southall x Martha Hart x 18 Coloured members Allen x property of W P. Tally George " " W. Meador [Merit] " J. Tally [Permlea] x " J. Brown Harriet " T. Woodson 5626835 7/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 David " T. Meador Eleck x " Jesse Meador Martha x " Col. [John] Fanny x " " " Polly x " " " Lewis " " " George " " " Isham " " " Jack " " " Robert 20 | [X's at the end of names appear to be written at a different poin in time and in pencil] Nelson Talley x Elenor F. Orange x Missouri Baughan x Sarah Meador x Nancy Roberson dismissed Thomas [Scruggs] dismissed John A. Dowdy expelled Sarah Johns dead Albert J. Dowdy x Frances Sanderson x Benjamin [Dunken] Judy Dunken suspended Augustus M Wooten expelled Eliza Saunderson expelled Richd C. Sanderson suspended Elizabeth Sanderson x Mary D. Hatcher x [left blank] Meador Willis Anderson x John E. Minter x Mary Minter x Colord members Syras of T. Cooper Mary x " J. P. Wilson Milly x " " " Suky x Mrs. Philips Randolph x " " Frank x Thos. Isbell Lewis x " W E Carrington Scott x " P. [Gordman] Phebe x Wm Frazer Ellen x T. Page Charlotte x T [Booker] Kitty x F. [Isbell] Jack x " " Sarah Mrs. Walter Allen N Tally [Conuel] J [Mcader] Jenny x W. Tally 5626835 8/32 Jacob F Flipper Nancy D. [Mcader] [Matth] Jenkins x Susan Jenkins x 21 | White members Lucy Sanderson dead Nancy Reynolds dead Ann E Reynolds x Garland M Ryals x Hiram W Griffith x Hardenia Ryals [illegible] Maria Foster x Martha Anderson x Catharine Anderson x Sally Ann Anderson x Sarah Talley x Martha E Talley x Ellen Sanderson x Martha Minter x Agnes Minter x Sally Meadon x Elizabeth A Meadon x Willis Dunkum x Jefferson Dunkum x Colored Members Isham Jenkins 8x John Jenkins x Sarah of R.G. Marie W. P. Taly Billy [Booker] Elvira of Mrs. [Flippen] [Barret] of J. Meadow Susan of M. Wilson Billy " Woodson Tony (8x) D. Brown Louisa 8x " A. Meador Emeline 8x G. Goodman Reuben 8x T. Booker Moses x J. [Stizer] Major x J. Brown Martha 8x T. Booker Peter " " x Joe 8x Wm T. Hobson John x E. Hobson [Merit] 8x W. Robinson Nelson 8x T. Booker 5626835 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 9/32 22 | [x's written in pencil to the right of names] White Members x Robert Anderson x Joham Parker Jr x Jeremy Parker x Sarah F Parker x Elizabeth P. Parker x Mary S Parker x Judith A Parker x Polly Southall x Mary J Southall x John D Jenkins x Maria B Jenkins x Judith M Parker (dead) Poindexter Dowdy x John M Dowdy x Mary Dowdy x William A. Dowdy x Mary F. Dowdy x Thomas F. Dowdy x John D. Dowdy x Richard I. Anderson x 1855 - report 59- Vilet x M. Walton Wm property of Mrs Hobson Garland --- x do Granderson --- x do Judy --- x do Jane --- x do Nancy --- x do Munday of V Boatright Rachel of J. Meador [struck: [Toney] of D. Brown] Billy Johnson [Teller] 8x of J. H. Davis Moses of J. Stizer [possibly struck with pencil] Tom 8x D. Henderson Joe [struck: Branderson]] Abram Jas. Isbell [struck: Nelson T. Booker] Jim O. J. Reynolds Horace M. Carrington Daris Wm Carrington Albert D. Osborn 23 | [in pencil written 22] At a conference meeting held at Bookers Meeting House on the 4th Sunday in 5626835 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 10/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 June 1843, Elder Jenkins moderator for the Cumberland Church, A letter prepared by a committee appointed for the purpose, to the [inserted: next] James River association, to meet at [Liberty] was (crossed out) (crossed out) (crossed out) submitted, to the meeting, and upon inspection, was [received], as satisfactory and the committee discharged. There being nothing more, for the consideration of the meeting. On motion [struck: the meeting] adjourned to to the [selecting] the 4th Sunday in August next sign'd by order & on behalf of the Church. V.C. Ryals, Ck 24 | At a quarterly conference, for the Cumberland church, held at Bookers Meeting H-- on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in August 1843, male members present, Wm A Robertson, John D. Jenkins, [struck: O J Reynolds], John Sanderson, John Meador, Nelson Talley, Wm G. Bradley, Byrd Farmer, John H. Parker, Wm. Parker, Jesse D Parker, Isham Parker, [inserted above: Thomas Walton], Peter Winfree, Micajah Meador, John Smith, John Meador, Smith Hudgins, [struck: Byrd Farmer], Absolom H Plinge, with the clerk & moderator And Brethren invited to seats Hnery Woodson & James H. Johns & Decker Dowdy [written above and struck: Plinge] [struck: since [illegible] the members of the members of the church Bro Byrd Farmer came] On motion resolvd that Bro Byrd Farmer be appointed treasurer unanimously elected 25 | On motion unanimously resolved that in future, the quarterly meetings for the Cumberland Church be held on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in the following months, to wit February, May, August & November At Bookers Meeting House Resolved that this meeting was adjourned to the Saturday before the 4th Sunday in November. Signed by order & in behalf of the church V.C. Ryals, Clk At a called meeting of the Cumberland Church held at Bookers Meeting House on the Sunday the 24th Sept 1843. Albert J. Dowdy was restored to fellowship Reben & Eley &, the property of Thos Bookers, were dismissed from fellowship upon a charge for [struck: the] stealing from the plantation to which they [belong] being satisfactory [illegible] by [illegible] [of] [the] Church V.C. Ryals Clk 5626835 11/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 26 | At a monthly conference held for the Cumberland Church at Bookers Meeting House on the 4th Saturday in May 1844 The following male members present viz O. J. Reynolds, John H. Parker, John Sanderson, William Jones, Wm. A Roberson Jesse D. Parker, Thomas Reynolds, Robt Meador. Joseph Jenkins, who was chosen moderator with the clerk and the following Brethren invited to seats, James H Johns - Upon enquiry the church was found to be at peace, And there being no other business before the meeting they proceeded to elect by ballot messengers to the next James River association, whenupon Elder Joseph Jenkins, O.J. Reynolds & V. C. Ryals was duly elected [struck: the] with the privilege upon failure of either to attend such an [out] shall be allowd to put a Bro in his place-- O.J. Reynolds & V C Ryals [struck: appointed [in truth] the church [letter] to the] 27 | appointed to write a [compending] letter to the James River association On motion the meeting adjourned, V. C. Ryals, Clk 28 | At a quarterly conference of the Cumberland Baptist Church, held at Bookers M House on Saturday the 22nd day of February 1865. After divine service, the members having taken their seats, Elder Joseph Jenkins appointed moderator and V. C. Ryals, the clerk male members present Wm A Roberson O J Reynolds, John Sanderson, J. D. Jenkins John H. Parker, Peter Winfred, A.J. Dowdy John Minter, John Doyne, Willis Dunkum Nelson Talley, Byrd Farmer, John Smith Jesse D. Parker, Isham Parker and Smith Hudgens, the following Brethren invited to seats James H. Johns, George A. Wright & John Dowdy, Sr. Their names being enrolled [they] proceeded to business Bro. Wm A. Roberson made a statement [relative] to an affray between Joseph Roberson & him self, after which on motion of 5626835 12/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 V. C. Ryals it was unamiously resolved - 29 | that Elder Jenkins the Pastor of the church be requested to admonish Bro. Roberson before the members of the church when assembled which he [proceeded] to do in a few plain, paternal and affectionate remarks. On motion It was unanimously resvolved that the actions had in Bro. Roberson's case is satisfactory Some dissatisfaction having existed among the members O. Paston, Twas thought that to bring the subject before the meeting When upon Elder Jenkins arose and stated that if it was the ppleasure of the church to [hear] him, he was willing to serve, and absented himself during his absence an election was held, every member present exccept four [voting] for Elders Jenkins, on motion of V. C. Ryals, a committee was appointed to confer with Rev. Jenkins and the dissatisfatied members & Committee See [forward] 30 | Cold Members Charles 8x of Judy [Flipper] Vincent 8x Polly Hobson York " Jack Hopper Henry 8x James Fipper Duck T. Brown Robert 8x James Flipper Charles Wm Mc[Lauren] Tom 8x Wm. Smith Peyton 8x [T] Brown German Wm. Hatcher George x P. Hobson Tom 8x Byrd Farmer Nelson J. Jones x Edmd 8x R. Sanderson Isaac x Wm Cocke [struck: Grandreson P. Hobson] Anthony 8x Sam Hatcher Simeon P. Hobson x Jordan [C. T.] Palmer Morris 8x J. Brown Billy 8x Wm. Flipper Cold Members Caesar 8x of T Brown Simon died x 5626835 13/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 [struck: Tom Dr Henderson] Lewis 8x F. Roberson John. 8x Wm. Talley Anthony x John [Fuse] George 8x P. Goodman [Jane] 8x of John Brown [Onanna] 8x of H. A. Tally Emily of Wm. P. Tally Mary Henry 8x Jim x of B. Wilson John Turpin N. James Mary Carter x of J. P. Wilson Harriet Mary T. Jones Tom 8x J. G Adams Tom 8x H. Jones 31 | John H. Parker, O. J. Reynolds & V. C. Ryals the committee immediately held a conference with Bro. Jenkins, and after free and open conversation a short time, all difficulties were removed-- & the committee reported Then on motion of V. C. Ryals - It was unanimously resolved that we are [now] as a church at peace, and in harmony and that we pledge ourselves from this [true] [form] and to endeavor to maintain a better state of [falacy] in the church and a more circumspect walk and convocation upon the world & then adjorned V. C. Ryals, Clk J. Jenkins. mod 32 | Coloured members Caroline S Taylor Spencer 8x Judith Woodson male members John H. Parker dead [struck with pencil] John Minter died Daniel Sanderson dismissd The following persons baptized september 1852 Mrs. Sally Meador Miss Eliza A Merry man x " Sphronia Meador " Martha A Sanderson " Arranna Sanderson " Mary J. Walden 5626835 14/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 " Sarah F. Hubbard " Martha Roberson Mrs Mary Johns " [struck with pencil] Robert Anderson " [struck with pencil] Richard Anderson [Minjim] Walton jnr Sarah Walton Elizabeth Walton dead 33 | [several names have "g's", "x's" or stars written in pencil after the name] Elleck of Mrs. [Hobson] 1849 Ben Brown Sam. G. Booker Jane Cooper Wm. [Bradly] Burell Baptized 1849 Syrus Mrs. Hobson Amy property of Mrs Carrington Sam Burell Louisa " A [Walter] Edmund Hunt Catharine " " Ryland " [Araannah] " H. Talley [Jubez] Mrs. [Hobson] Kitty " B Burrell Austen W [Frank] Lizzy " Tom Frank Burrel of Z. Morman Ruth " Mrs Hobson Granville Franky " " William " Ussa " R. Scott Richard " Luke J. Ball Ben " Richard " Mrs Hobson Stephen " Sam [T] Woodson Peter " Bugg W. Scott Phil " Armistead R. Scott Albert Dr. Nash Wm. Gray " Burrell [Silvy] J. Miller Ben. Walker " July " " Jun. Sanders " [Veny] Dr. Jones 34 | At a conference meeting, at the Cumberland Church, held at Bookers Meeting House on the 4th Saturday in August 1845, members present: O. J. Reynolds, Byrd Farmer, J. Smith Hudgins, William A Roberson Albert J. Dowdy, Isham Packer John Doyne, Thomas Reynolds, Poindexter Dowdy with the [clk] [&] moderator; Brother John Dowdy invited to a seat - after singing a hymn and addressing a throne of grace they proceeded to business, the church being at peace. Elder Joseph Jenkins was chosen moderator. " Elder Joseph Jenkins on the part 5626835 15/32 of the delegation to the James River association, Reported, which [report] was satisfactory. 35 | 34 On motion. Resolved unanimously that the church will pay Elder Joseph Jenkins seventy five dollars per annum fee. Pastoral Services, and that a committee of five to be appointed to collect the said sum of seventy five dollars the year to commence the 4th Saturday in May. Committee O. J. Reynolds Wm A Robinson Wm G. Bradley Isham Parker V. C. Ryals The moderator appointed Brethren Wm. A. Robinson, John Doyne & A. J. [Dowdy] to avail on Bro Wm W Jones in relation to immoral conduct with instructions to report to the clerk or church as occasion may require. 36 | On motion Resolved that this meeting do now adjourn [word struck] by Benediction by the Pastor. V. C. Ryals clk [struck: At a Monthly conference] At a quarterly conference meeting of the Cumberland Church, held at Bookers Meeting House on the 4th Saturday in November 1845 Present O. J. Reynolds Thomas Reynolds [struck: John Doyne] Byrd Farmer [struck: Wm G Bradley] Isham Parker, Jesse D Parker Wm A Robinson Willis [Dunkner], Smith Hudgins John Smith, John H Parker John Saunderson, John D Jenkin, Richard Saunderson With the clerk & moderator The committee appointed to see Bro Wm W Jones failed to attend and the case is [continued]--- Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 5626835 16/32 37 | The committee appealed to trust in Brother David Sanderson, & wife and Bro Wooten & whife, made rather an unsatisfactory report and the following Brethren John H Parker John Sanderson & V C Ryals were appointed a committee to see them again on report to the next Meeting. On motion Resolved that this do now adjourn to the 4th Saturday on February 1846 V C Ryals Clk At a quarterly conference of the Baptist Church calld Cumberland held at Bookers Meeting House on Saturday befor the 4th Sunday in May. Samuel Sanderson Eliza Sanderson Augustus M. Wooton V McCllean Col. Jones were excommunicated for [communal] conduct. 38 | After the ordinary business of the church, Elder Joseph Jenkins, who had long watchd over this body, applied for letters of dismission for him self sister Jenkins & servant, which was [severally] granted, and the Clk orderd to write them -- whereupn Bro Jenkins [illegible] with the church as Member & Pastor, was absolvd " At this meeting the following Brethren were appointed messengers to the next James River Association, namely Bro O. J. Reynolds John D. Jenkins & V. C. Ryals the meeting then adjournd. V C Ryals ck 37 39 | At a called meeting of the Cumberland Church convened at Bookers M House on Sunday the 19th July 1846 Brother Isham PArker led on prayer. after which Brother John H. Parker was called to the choir as Moderator and Bro. O. J. Reynolds secretary 5626835 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 17/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 Brother Albert J. Dowdy, Wm Roberson Isham Parker Richard Sanderson V. C. Ryals, J. D. Jenkins Smith Hudgins Jesse Parker Wm Bradly Willis Dunkun Wm Parker O J Reynolds & John H. Parker. Bro. V. C. Reynolds explain the object of the meeting to be to raise the ballance due Bro Jenkins, the committee appointed at the regular meeting reported a deficit of [left blank] dollars whereupon the Brethren present raised or pledged [thursday] to pay it 40 | On motion, It was resolved that Brethren John D. Jenkins, Wm. Bradly & Willis Dunkeen be appointed to attend this next association, in the place of the brethren previously appointed -On motion resolved that Cumberland Church meet on Saturday before the 2d Sunday in August next, to choose a Pastor. & for other purposes O.J. Reynolds Pro Tem At a called meeting of the Cumberland [inserted above: church] convened at Bookers Meeting House on Saturday the 8th day of August 1846 [struck: present], After addressing a throne of Grace the following members were found to be present, John Minter, Byrd Farmer Albert Dowdy, Robt Meador, Smith Hudgins, John Smith, Wm Bradly Thomas Reynolds, Wm A Robinson Isham Parker, Jesse D Parker 41 | W. M. Parker, Willis [struck: Dunken] Anderson, John Foster, Richard Sanderson, Nelson S. Talley, John Doyne, John Sanderson, V. C. Ryals, O.J. Reynolds, & John D. Jenkins. Sisters Polly Dowdy, Nancy Hubbard, Susan Sanderson, Susan Hubbard, Agnes Meator, Martha Southhall, Sally [Brown], Mary Southall, Sarah Meador, Mary Meador, Emila Smith, Jane Austen, Ellen Roberson and Samantha Hudgins. On Motion resolved unanimously that John D. Jenkins be appointed moderator, & O. J. Reynolds clerk pro tem. The meeting [illegible] organized, the enquiry was made by the moderator whether the church were at peace and in Harmony whereupon Bro V. C. Ryals rose and read to the meeting a note from John A. Dowdy (in [illegible] 42 | 41 with the cumberland church. In the following words, to wit, [Mr] Ryals I have [been] very much disatisfied from beging treated in the way that I have from two members of the church, therefore I wish to withdraw from the church, as I dont' wish to bring any reproach upon 5626835 18/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 the church. John A Dowdy the note, not being dated The enquiry, being [renewed] and [silence] prevailding, Harmony was supposed to exist, After, some remarks as to the dignity of an assembly of believers of Jesus Christ, and briefly stating the object of the meeting to [be] to that a pastor, the names of several members were brought before the meeting, and after full & free consultation, as to the [seat][illegible] the chances of obtaining their services & 43 | the amt of compensation, which was to probably give satisfaction, [struck: Brother] Elder Wm Taylor, was ascertaind to be the choice of the Meeting and Bros. O. J. Reynolds & V C Ryals were appointed a committe to confirm. Brother Taylor if the call & [illegible], his acceptance,upon sixty dollars & twenty five cents being this any [subscribed] O. J. Reynolds Clerk pro tem John A. Dowdy alas upon the note referd to, dismissed from the fellowship of this church, as being unworthy of of its confidence O. J. Reynolds, clk [clerk] pro tem 44 | 43 At a called meeting of the Cumberland Church held at Booker's Meeting House on Saturday 16th July 1846. Bro. John H Parker was called to the chair & Bro. O J Reynolds appointed Secretary On motion it was unanimously resolved that the amt due Elder J. Jenkins for Pastoral Services, should be raised and was accordingly done by [subscription] O.J. Reynolds Clk Pro tem At a [struck: quarterly] called Session of the church calledo Cumberland held at Booker's Meeting House on Saturday 25th April 1847 after divine services, the members being seated, Prayers, being [illegible] John [Sanderson] was called to the chair, & O. J. Reynolds 5626835 19/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 45 | 44 appointed Sunday. Members Present John Sanderson Moderator, J H Parker V C Ryals, J D Jenkins Wm Robinson I [Martin], T. E. Reynolds R. Sanderson A Dowdy Wm Parker Jesse D Parker Smith Hudgins Willis Dunken & O. J. Reynolds clk Pro term The object of the Meeting being to take steps to obtain the [Pastoral] services of some Ministry acceptable to the church. The following Brethren were appointed a committee to attain a [minister] who having stood a short [time], reports that Elder Jenkins's service could be had and after some discussion and very free [interchange] of sentitments. In an evening session Elder Jenkins was unanimously chosen and a Committee app 44 46 | ointed [appointed] to inform him and ask his acceptance of the call. the committee having discharged their duty. Elder Jenkins appeared and & in a few remarks appropriate and very [fully] accepted the call. It, then on motion was resolved that an office be made to raise funds for Elder Jenkins & and the sum $57. 50cents was subscribed the meeting then adjourned V C Ryals clk 47 | At a meeting of the Baptist Church called Cumberland on Saturday the 25th day of May 1848. After divine service, Elder Joseph Jenkins was chosen moderator, & V C Ryals acting as clk. The following members were enrolled John H Parker. Jesee D Parker Isham Parker, Smith [Hudgins] Albert [L] Dowdy, John D. Jenkins Willis Dunkin, John Sanderson miss Sarah Hubbard & V Ryals After Prayer being made [over] the usual enquiry as to the peace of the charge, they proceeded to business the first claiming their attention, was the payment of Pastoral duties which upon examination, it was 5626835 20/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 ascertained had been down to the costs of $49 16/100. leaving some portion oof the subscription [unpaid] 48 | pastor elected every year 47 The next subject brought to the consideration of the meeting was the appointment of Delegates to [represent], the church in the next session of the James River association, and upon taking the vow O.J Reynolds. John D. Jenkins & V C Ryals were elected A motion was then made, to proceed to the election of a Pastor for the next 12 mos. Elder Jenkins being present, signified his willingness to serve, provided the Church thought proper to call him, whereupon Elder Jenkins was unanimously chosen Pastor of this church for 12 months next [ensuing], On motion, it was farther resolved that, the members each will pay Elder Jenkins the same as they paid the proceeding year. The meeting then adjourned V. C. Ryals clk 49 | On This 27th day of May 1848 The members composing the meeting, mentioned on the preceeding page, proceeded to elect a deacon to fill the place occasioned by the death of our Beloved Brother Farmer When Bro Isham Parker was unanimously chosen. V.C.Ryals ck 48 50 | At a meeting of the Cumberland Baptist church held at Bookers Meeting House on Saturday 23rd day of June 1849. The following named of Brethren being present Bro O. J Reynolds, who was called to the chair and John H. Parker, Isham Parker. Jesse D Parker, John Smith. John D Jenkins. John Sanderson. Albert Dowdy and V. C Ryals the clerk. After Prayers by Elder Joseph Jenkins who declared preaching, these being the few in attendance, they proceeded to business. Whereupon, the first subject claiming their attention, was the settlement of Elder Jenkins claim against the Church for Pastoral services the year ending 4th Saturday in May 1849 the clerk was appointed to perform that service at Oak Forest the next week. The next thing done, was the Election of a Pastor, to serve to the 4th Saturday 5626835 21/32 51 | in May 1850 after considerable conversation and some balloting, the result was the Election of Bro. Tho. E. Reynolds a [secretate] of this church and Bro. John Sanderson & the Clerk appointed to communicate the same to Bro Reynolds and ask his acceptance -They then proceded to elect Delegates to the next James River Association -Whereupn Bro. Thos E. Ryals, John D Jenkins, & V.C. Ryals were duly elected Delegates to the said association Bros. O. J. Reynolds, & V C Ryals appointed to write a letter of [confirmation] to said association who were [instructed] to ask said association for a Presbytery to ordain Bro Thos. E. Reynolds to the Pastoral case of the Cumberland Church Mrs. Mary Francis Stratton (formerly Parker) asked and obtained [lawful] a [letter] 52 | 51 of dismission in due form, which The clerk was instructed to tenth Bro John H. Parker, tender'd his resignation as deacon of the church & Bro V. C. Ryals was elected to fill that vacancy. In conclusion, the Church resolved to pay Bro. Albert Dowdy four dollars per year for Keeping the M House in order and making fair. Adjournd by Benediction V C Ryals Sec O J Reynolds Mod [omited] Resolved further, as the purpose of this meeting that Bro Thos E Reynolds ought to [received] the sum of seventy five dollars per year as the Pastor & that each member ought & will feel morally bound to use his and her [best] [exertions] to raise the said sum, and further that Bro John D Jenkins 53 | be and is hereby appointed a committee whose duty it shall be to see each member (male or female) and 5626835 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 22/32 [solicite] a contribution [on] and of the fund, Bro Jenkins is also appointed treasurer & is to receive five per cent for attending & pyaing [out] V C Rylas clk O. J. Reynolds Mod 54 | Baptized 1849 James x property J Hunt Lizzy x " " [Cena] 8 x Mrs Hobson Albert x B Hobson Dicy x Mrs Hobson Eliza Cato x " Angeline x R. M. Laurence Maria 8x Wm [Flippen] [line struck] Lucy 8 x " " Ann x R.M. Lauraine Robert 8 x S. [Fanney] [Julia] x Dr Nash Nancy x Mr Scott Edmund x Mrs Hobson 53 Names of servants omitted previously Lizzy 8 x of Wm J Brown Franky 8x do do Jack 8x T. Woodson [Channy] 8x James Isbell Aggy 8x do do Betsy 8x do do Betsy 8x Dr Robertson Milly x do do Morpus 8 x Jane Hatcher [Henry] x Eppa Hobson Simon 8x Dr. [Henderson] Nelson 8x do do [Henry] 8x [Dr] Tally Louisa 8x do do Joe 8x do do Betty 8x Wm Flippen Sophy 8x Jack Flippen [Fanny] 8x [Willis or Wm] Jones Judy 8x J. W. Reynolds Lizzy 8x J. T. Johns 55 | At a regular quarterly minstry of the (Bookers) Baptist Church, held at Bookers Meeting House on Saturday 5626835 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 23/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 the 26th day of May, 1850. After Prayer by Bro. Dowdy. Bro. O.J. Reynolds was chosen moderator the clerk being in place the following members being present, proceeded to business to wit. John H. Parker, Jesse D. Parker. Johann Parks., John Smith John D Jenkins, Smith Hudgins, Albert L. Garrey, O. J. Reynolds, V. C Ryals and Sisters Mercy T. Southall and Sally Brown. The First business was to determine the amt due Bro. Thos. E. Reynolds and to make [illegible] for the payment of the same whereupon it was decided that sixty two dollars, fifty cents was due to Bro. Reynolds, thirty nine dollars & twenty five cents was then raised & since paid to Bro. Reynolds. 56 | The subject of Foreign Missions, was next called up in response a recommendation of the last James River Association, that the churches of this assocation, will endeavor to sustain one missionary in a Foregin Land, where upon it was in resolved that a committee consisting of all the members of the Baptist church present, was association, to solicite & obtain funds from that time, untill the 3rd saturday in July, when said committee, should meet at Oak Forest to pay out to the Delegates] to the next James River ass. & further to report any matter specifically appertaining to said enterprize. The next business before the meeting, was the appointment of Delegates to represent this church {insert above: in the next asso] the election being made in the usual way Bro O. J. Reynolds John D. Jenkins & 57 | [written in top margin] 56 Wm F Taylor 1850 V C Ryals, having a greater number of votes, than any others, was declared duly elected, with the privilege of supplying either of their places, if from any could, any of 5626835 24/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 them should not be able to attend. After some conversation, it was decided that it was [expedient] then to Elect, a Pastor, for 12 Months next ensuing the names of Bro. Atkins & Bro. Wm. Taylor were brought bfeore the meeting, after some farther conversation and a second Ballot, Bro. Taylor was declared unanimously Elected, and a Committee was appointed to [wait] on Bro. Taylor and inform him of his Election & [illegible] his acceptance, Bro. Jenkins & Sanderson were charged with that Service. 56 58 | 57 After providing two dollars for the association fund & Prayer by Bro Isham Parker, the meeting adjourn'd [at least 2 words illegible] V. C Ryals, clk O. J. Reynolds Mod. At a quarterly meeting of the Baptist church held at Bookers Meeting House On Saturday the 24th day of May 1851 After service worship, the following Male Members of the church being present to wit, O. J Reynolds, James W Reynolds Tho's E Reynolds John D Jenkins Jesse D. Parker John D Parker John Sanderson, Nelson Talley John Smith, & V. C. Ryals, the clk. On motion. Elder Wm. F. Taylor was call'd to preside, when the meeting was declared to be duly organized. 57 The Committee, to whom was report'd. 59 | 58 (the application of [Mrs]. Stratton, to be [restord] having had the same [under] -[Consultation], Repeated though their Chairman (James W. Reynolds). Adverse to said application, the other members to wit John H. Parker, O. J. Reynolds Isham Parker, V. C. Ryals being present & unanimously concurring, except Bro Isham Parker who was [absent] 5626835 25/32 The church then proceeded to Elect messengers to the next assoication which resulted in the appointment of Elder Thos. E Reynolds, John D. Jenkins & V C Ryals, and two dollars was raised and paid to V C Ryals for the [ass.] fund The next business before the meeting was to raise funds to pay the Pastor for one years services, ending on this 24th day of May 1851 [where] upon 60 | the following members handed in their subscription to wit V C Ryals $5.00 John D. Jenkins $5.00 O. J. Reynolds $5 James W. Reynolds $5 Nelson Tally $5 John H. Parker $4 John Sanderson $5 John Smith $2 James [Brand] [slave] 5cents subscription and collections by missr Bettie Ballour $8.50 Albert J Davis $2 Dr. Zach Tally $3, making the sum of fifty dollars which was paid our Sister Farmer & Jesse D Parker agreed to pay five dollars which Brethern Isham Parker & Smith Hudgins not being present, but were [vouched] for Where upon on matter of V C Ryals it was resolved the male members present pledge themselves to raise the balance of seventy five dollars the clerk appointed to write [a] letter to the next association 61 | There on motion of the meeting adjournd by Benedition Wm F Taylor moderator V C Ryals clk At a quarterly meeting of the Baptist Church Calld Cumberland, After singing & prayer, Bro John H Parker was calld to preside as moderator and V C Ryals acted as clerk the meeting being full of members engaged in full and free conversation, touching many subjects not necessary to be recorded here When the church professed to be in fellowship & there upon & thereupon determined to proceed to the Election of a moderator to supply the vacany occasiond by the resignation of Elder Wm H Taylor Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 5626835 26/32 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 Elder Cornelius Tyree being the only person put in nomination was unanimously elected which [induced] the adoption of the following Resolution 62 | 61 [first line struck through] the following resolution, was also unanimously adopted Resolved. that Jessee D Parker Nelson S. Tulley O. J. Reynolds John D. Jenkins V. C. Ryals Isham Parker Sally C Farmer [Bettie] Ballou John H. Parker and Sanderson & Dunkerson [3 words struck] to and are hereby appointed a Committee, who pledge there selves to pay ten dollars each or cause the same to be paid to Bro Tyree for twelve months Pastoral service & that two of said Committee be appointed to [to] [wit] on Elder Tyree & make known the [result] of this 63 | [62] Meeting (to wit Ryals & Jenkins) [illegible] report There being no other business of importance, before the meeting, after Reading the 17th chap of Johns Gospel adjourd John H. Parker Moderator V.C. Ryals Clk Done at Bookers Meeting House the 23d day of August 1851. And by order of the church. V C Ryals Clk 64 | At a called meeting of Cumberland Church held at Booker Meeting House on Saturday, 22nd Octr 1853. (The following members being present Elder Thos E Reynolds Brethren V C Ryals John Sanderson, James 5626835 27/32 W. Reynolds, John D. Jenkins, Albert Dowdy O. J. Reynolds, Elder Thos. E. Reynolds was appointed Moderator and O. J. Reynolds clk Pro Tem, On motion it was resolved that a Committee of three be appointed to ascertain what [amt] of money has been paid to the pastor for services during the past year. Where upon the moderator appointed Brethren V C Ryals John Sanderson & John D. Jenkins Committee who after [illegible] submitted the following report Amt due Thos E Reynolds the Pastor $75.00 Pd. by J D. Jenkins 8$ O. J Reynolds 8$ John Sanderson 5$ V C Ryals 8$ [Nelson] Talley 8$ J W Reynolds 8$ 45.00 Bal due $30.00 65 | And due brought over $30 The following members to pay Jake D. Parker 8.00 Joshua Parker 8.00 Willis Anderson 2.50 Benjamin Dunken 2.50 Willis Dunken 1.50 Ms. Sallie Meador 2.50 Ms. Sallie Farmer 5.00 $30.00 On motion made it was orderd that Bro John D. Jenkins collect the [illegible] [illegible] and pay the amt [due] to (the Pastor) Elder Thos E Reynolds [It] was unanimously resolvd that the church meet at 11 Oclock [illegible] to the 4th Lords day in every [month] 66 | At a meeting of the Cumberland Church 25 Nov. 1853 Present Elder Thos. E Reynolds John Sanderson, V C Ryals, J D Jenkins Willis W Dunkin, Nelson Tally Albert J. Dowdy, Isham Parker Willis Anderson Richard Anderson, & Vestery Brethren Elder Saml. J Adkins & Saml Adams The case of Sister Ryal charged with Commencing With Reformers was brought up before the church, and a committee consisting of Elder Thos E. Reynold Nelson Tally & John D. Jenkins were [appointed] to visit Sister Ryals, and try 5626835 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 28/32 to covince her of her error and Report to the next meeting. The church then adjourned. V C Ryals [bottom of page ripped] 65 67 | 66 At an informal meeting of Cumberland Church held at Bookers Meeting House the 4th Sunday in Dec 1854 The dificd [difficult] case of Sister Royals has again brought up & the Committee appointed at the last meeting Reported that they had visited sister Royals and were unable to [convince] her [struck: that] of any error on her part, [then] a meeting consisting on five members - four of whom voted to exclude sister Royals from the fellowship of the church, one member necessary to vote, when upon it was held that Sister Royals was expelled from the church V C Royal, elk 64 68 | July 25 1850 Report to James River Association white members 70 cold do 104 (193 on the book) (Baptized cold 11) 173 Names of Servants Omitted Clara 8x of Wm D Talley Anderson 8x Nelson Talley Merrit 8x do do Maria 8x Gideon Meador 65 69 | 68 July 28th 1856 at a monthly meeting of Cumberland Church at Booker's Meeting house Brother J.- E. Reynolds was elected moderator for the next 12 monthspresent the following brethren, Isham Parker, Nelson Talley, John Sanderson Albert Dowdy, O. J. Reynolds, and visiting Brother Wm. [Basum] 5626835 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 29/32 The church was then opened with prayer The committee appointed to wait on the members who failed to attend the monthly meetings [struck: reported] have [further] time to report - no other businef business coming before the church. The same was adjourned with benedictionT E. Reynolds Mod O. J. Reynolds clk 66 70 | Oct-25th 1856 - at a quarterly meeting of Cumberland church, held at Booker's Meeting house, in the absence of the pastor, brother John Sanderson was appointed mod pro tem the following brethren were present viz. P. Dowdy, J. D. Parker, J. D. Jenkins, Nelson Talley, Willis Dunkun, H. W. Griffith, Albert Dowdy, & C. J. Reynolds. The committee appointed to wait on the members who have failed to attend the monthly meeting, made the following reportBrother J. D. Jenkins reported favorably in the case of Brethren J. W. Reynolds, Hiram W. Griffith, & Richard Anderson and the church was satisfied with their report for the present--A committee consisting of Brethren Nelson Tally & J D Jenkins was appointed to see [br]other Robert Anderson and report 71 | at our next meeting. -- Brethren J. D. Parker and Albert Dowdy were appointed to have an interview with Brother G. M. Ryals and report at our next meeting. Brother P. Dowdy made known his wish to withdeaw from the church to join [Tar Wallet] and the clk, was ordered to give him and his son John M. Dowdy a letter of dismission -- no further business appearing the meeting adjourned. O. J. Reynold clk Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 5626835 30/32 72 | 71 836 Treasury act. March 26 Acey Hubboard |..|25 John Minter |..|25 Vincen C. Royalds |..|25 Jesse Cridle |..|25 March 27 Black members |..|80 ---1|80 ---August 13 Willis Brown |..|50 James Reynolds |..|50 John Sanderson |..|25 John Minter |..|25 Thos T. Boatright |..|25 Thos. Brown |..|25 John H. Parker |..|25 Jas. K. Woodson |..|50 Jesse Parker |..|25 Byrd Farmer |..|25 Jesse Cridle |..|50 Mincham Walton |..|23 ---|3|68 ---Sept 3 Vincen C. Royalds |..|75 James K. Philips |1|.. Wm. Bellimy |..|50 Wm. Philips |..|50 ---|2|75 73 | 1836 Treasury All Sept 3 Lucyan Hazelgrove 50 Joel Boatright 75 Lilley Colwell 6 Joseph Palmore 50 1837 March 25 [Isham] Meador 50 2-31 Wm Smith James W. Reynolds Jesse Criddle 5626835 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 31/32 Thos. T. Boatright John H. Parker William Bellamy Apri 26 Black Brethren 1 02 3".52 May 6 Jane Palmore 50 Samuel Hobson 50 1838 March 24 Elizabeth Philips 50 Wm [William] Smith 50 John Minter 25 Vincin C. Reyolds 1.12 John Sanderson 50 Jesse Criddle 1.00 James H. Reynolds 1.12 74 | 1836 in debt 23 of month - 3.58 1836 in debt Augt 12- 1.78 1836 in debt Sept 1 - 3.10 1837 in debt Month 24 - 4.04 1837 in debt May 5 - . 52 1837 in the fund 30 June - .98 1838 in the fund 30 of June - 2.32 " in the fund 1 of Augt - 2.32 " in debt the 25 of Augt - .74 1839 in the fund the 10 of Apl . 37 in debt the 31 Augt .38 1840 in debt 2nd july 38 1841 in debt of 6th of March in the morning [ 6 " 12] 1841 June 28 in debt 1.51 1842 March 1st in debt 00.83 1842 Sept 30 church in debt - .12 1843 May 26 Church in debt $1.00 [ number on left top corner] 1.50 3.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 ____ 8.00 Title: Cumberland Baptist Church Minute Book, 1836-1856 5626835 32/32